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Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roulette Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116234
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roulette Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116234

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roulette Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold White Arabic Roulette Dial Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold White Arabic Roulette Dial Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold White Arabic Roulette Dial Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Good condition. It comes with the original box and papers. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. Rolex Datejust 116233 Brand: Rolex Model: D...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Blue Dial Roulette Date Wheel 36mm 116200
Rolex Datejust Blue Dial Roulette Date Wheel 36mm 116200

Rolex Datejust Blue Dial Roulette Date Wheel 36mm 116200

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Meticulously crafted from stainless steel, this sophisticated timepiece showcases a rich deep blue dial with applied hour markers and a distinctive roulette date wheel, beautifully f...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201
Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201

Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The watch is finished with a smooth fixed rose gold bezel and protected by a sapphire crystal.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)

By Rolex

Located in istanbul, TR

Condition Good Seller Notes “for vintage condition excellent” Bezel Color Silver Movement Mechanical (Manual) Closure Fliplock Clasp Number of Jewels 17 Jewels Dial Pattern Sunburst...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Notably, it features a very rare roulette date (Alternates Between Red and Black). Additionally, the watch includes a unique accessory: a Rolex USA Jubilee style bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Monte Carlo Roulette Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Monte Carlo Roulette Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

Monte Carlo Roulette Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

By Monte Carlo Designs

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is simply a novelty item. This particular watch has a rare, multi-functional push-down winding crown that allows for multiple spins of the roulette hand on a single wind.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Vintage Longines 14k Yellow Gold Roulette Pocket Watch Retro
Vintage Longines 14k Yellow Gold Roulette Pocket Watch Retro

Vintage Longines 14k Yellow Gold Roulette Pocket Watch Retro

By Longines

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Have Las Vegas in your pocket! - stunning pocket watch made as a roulette. The outer circle with numbers is turning!

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Franck Muller 5850 Vegas 18k Yellow Gold Roulette Dial Watch
Franck Muller 5850 Vegas 18k Yellow Gold Roulette Dial Watch

Franck Muller 5850 Vegas 18k Yellow Gold Roulette Dial Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Franck Muller MPN: 5850 Model: Vegas Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 32 mm x 45mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Silver dial wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200
Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200

Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Original Box and Papers are included Covered by a one-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Model Number 116200 bkso Brand Rolex Department Men Style Classic, Luxury Model Rolex Dateju...

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Vegas D Casino Roulette 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch
Franck Muller Vegas D Casino Roulette 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch

Franck Muller Vegas D Casino Roulette 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Functions include hours, minutes and a roulette wheel. No Box/ No Papers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231
Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231

Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231 Rolex Datejust in Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold Ref# 116231.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Yellow Gold Roulette Date Wheel Black Index Dial Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36 Yellow Gold Roulette Date Wheel Black Index Dial Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36 Yellow Gold Roulette Date Wheel Black Index Dial Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Rolex Datejust 116233 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, date...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201
Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201

Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The watch is finished with a smooth fixed rose gold bezel and protected by a sapphire crystal.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Franck Muller White Gold Vegas Roulette Wheel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5850
Franck Muller White Gold Vegas Roulette Wheel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5850

Franck Muller White Gold Vegas Roulette Wheel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5850

By Franck Muller

Located in Dallas, TX

Franck Muller Vegas Men's 18k White Gold Roulette-Wheel Watch 5850 - Automatic winding. 18k white gold case (32mm x 45mm).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Roadster 2510 Las Vegas Roulette Dial Automatic W62002V3 New Strap
Cartier Roadster 2510 Las Vegas Roulette Dial Automatic W62002V3 New Strap

Cartier Roadster 2510 Las Vegas Roulette Dial Automatic W62002V3 New Strap

By Cartier

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this Cartier Roadster Automatic Mens Watch 2510 W62002V3. This watch features a stunning "Las Vegas roulette dial" with luminous hands, automatic Cartier self...

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Ref 116200, Roulette Date Wheel, Full Set, Outstanding Condition
Rolex Datejust Ref 116200, Roulette Date Wheel, Full Set, Outstanding Condition

Rolex Datejust Ref 116200, Roulette Date Wheel, Full Set, Outstanding Condition

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our Rolex Datejust reference 116200 features a 36mm stainless steel case with polished bezel and jubilee bracelet with concealed clasp. Of note, this example has a white dial with ro...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Pre-Owned “No Guard” Gilt Dial Rolex GMT Ref. #6542 with Roulette Date
Pre-Owned “No Guard” Gilt Dial Rolex GMT Ref. #6542 with Roulette Date

Pre-Owned “No Guard” Gilt Dial Rolex GMT Ref. #6542 with Roulette Date

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Beyond its original glossy track ring dial, this early “no crown guard” example is noted for its original mini 24-hour hand, mint overall condition and roulette date wheel. What fun!...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Christophe Claret 21 Blackjack Titanium Watch MTR.BLJ08.004
Christophe Claret 21 Blackjack Titanium Watch MTR.BLJ08.004

Christophe Claret 21 Blackjack Titanium Watch MTR.BLJ08.004

Located in Southampton, PA

The decorated black dial displays hours and minutes, as well as three playable games including blackjack, roulette, and dice. The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116234
Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116234

Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. excellent condition. Roulette Date Wheel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Longines Yellow Gold Roulette Manual Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Roulette Manual Pocket Watch

Longines Yellow Gold Roulette Manual Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Dallas, TX

Longines 14K Yellow Gold Roulette Pocket Watch - Manual. 14K Yellow gold ( 41.5 mm ) Rotating bezel with arrow pointing at roulette wheel.

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Longines Yellow Gold Roulette Manual Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Roulette Manual Pocket Watch

Longines Yellow Gold Roulette Manual Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Dallas, TX

Longines 14K Yellow Gold Roulette Pocket Watch - Manual. 14K Yellow gold ( 41.5 mm ) Rotating bezel with arrow pointing at roulette wheel.

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Azimuth SP 1 King Casino Steel Automatic Roulette Wrist Watch
Azimuth SP 1 King Casino Steel Automatic Roulette Wrist Watch

Azimuth SP 1 King Casino Steel Automatic Roulette Wrist Watch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2010 Azimuth SP 1 King Casino Roulette Wrist Watch, 56 X 35 X 12 M.M Stainless Steel Water resistant case, Automatic, Self Winding movement, Sapphire Glass crystal and unique ...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. 116200
Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. 116200

Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. 116200

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust ref. 16200/72600 made in stainless steel. Features a 36mm case set with a fixed domed bezel, and a ceramic black dial under a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Equ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6534 Stainless Steel Roulette Date Window
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6534 Stainless Steel Roulette Date Window

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6534 Stainless Steel Roulette Date Window

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 6534 Serial: 2414*** Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic Case Size: 34mm ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Datejust Vintage Yellow Gold Dagger Dial Roulette Date Wheel
Rolex Rare Datejust Vintage Yellow Gold Dagger Dial Roulette Date Wheel

Rolex Rare Datejust Vintage Yellow Gold Dagger Dial Roulette Date Wheel

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This 36 mm rare vintage Datejust by Rolex is in wonderful condition. In yellow gold, with a silver dagger dial that features a black and red roulette date wheel with an open 6 and 9....

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref.6494 hand-wind dress watch with roulette red-black date wheel, c.1957, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3
Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3. Automatic self-winding movement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Box Measurements: Case Size/Width: 37mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 7" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Box Measurements: Case Size/Width: 37mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 7" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3
Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3. Automatic self-winding movement.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3
Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3. Automatic self-winding movement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3
Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3. Automatic self-winding movement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3
Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Roadster Vegas Roulette Red Green Steel Mens Watch W62002V3. Automatic self-winding movement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Favre Leuba Roulette Wheel Diver's
Favre Leuba Roulette Wheel Diver's

Favre Leuba Roulette Wheel Diver's

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Favre Leuba Roulette Wheel Diver's

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Favre Leuba SS diver's model ressembling a roulette wheel. Super looking model 34mm diameter case with signed screw down crown, black and white alternating segments 24 hour elapsed t...

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6305-2 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6305-2 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6305-2 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1955 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 6305-2 Ovettone Red Datejust Stainless Steel watch with Roulette Red and Black Date Wheel & White Dial with Applied Pointed Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Mar...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Located in New York, NY

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roman Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roman Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roman Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned good condition. Comes with an original box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Roulette Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Roulette Watch?

The price for a roulette watch starts at $1,500 and tops out at $11,293 with these watches, on average, selling for $5,915.

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