2015, Lady's DateJust Rolex Watch #179173
By Rolex
Located in Troy, MI
Estate Rolex lady's Datejust style# 179173 in stainless steel & 18 karat yellow gold with champagne dial, diamond markers, fluted bezel & Jubilee bracelet. Excellent condition. All ...
Diamond
ROLEX Ladies Datejust SS Steel & Diamond Watch - Original Papers & Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Steel
Rolex Chronometer Collectors Hooded Bubble Back Ref. 3065
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Hooded Bubble Back AutomatiC Vintage 3065 Model: Bubble Back Ref. 3065 Movement: Automatic Case: diameter 33 mm thickness 14.2 mm Dial: Silv...
1920's Movado Full Hermetic Mens Nickel Watch - Early Waterproof Design
By Movado
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Other
Couture Art Deco Bucherer Depose 18k Gold Crystal Lined Watch Bracelet 1930s
By Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
Trimmed with 40 rose-cut diamond-like stones and marked "deposee" on the Swiss clasp like antique European couture jewelry, this Art-Deco period unique Bucherer luxury snake-chain dr...
Crystal, Mixed Metal, White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Bracelet, Two-Tone, 7.36\"
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Bucherer opened his first jewelry and watch shop in Lucerne, Switzerland. Carl Friedrich and his wife Louise wanted to seize the opportunity offered by an influx of wealthy tourists ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Necklace, 1980s/90s, 42.5 cm
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Bucherer opened his first jewelry and watch shop in Lucerne, Switzerland. Carl Friedrich and his wife Louise wanted to seize the opportunity offered by an influx of wealthy tourists ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Carbonized, Late 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Blackened CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Unavailable
Rolex Daydate Bark 18248 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daydate 36mm Bark 18248 Men's Watch very good condition all original parts 5 year warranty no box or papers shop with confidence free overnight shipping
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust Ladies Original Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Ladies Original Diamond Watch very good condition- runs perfect all original including diamonds from Rolex free overnight shipping shop with confidence
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Rolex Daytona Platinum Diamond Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Platinum Diamond Men's Watch all original Rolex parts except custom Diamond dial and diamonds on case excellent condition comes with original box and paperwork shop...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Rolex Yacht-Master Men's Black Watch, 116621
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master Men's Black Watch - 116621 brand new box free overnight shipping shop with confidence evitadiamonds
Rolex Datejust Jubilee Silver Stick Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Silver Stick Dial Watch brand new unworn 2020 model box papers tags booklets full set free overnight shipping shop with confidence evitadiamonds
Rolex Skydweller Two Tone Black Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Skydweller Two Tone Black Dial Men's Watch very good condition all original Rolex parts comes with original Rolex Box and rolex papers/card shop with confidence free overn...
Unavailable
Rolex Daytona Two Tone 2008 Mint Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Two Tone 2008 Mint Men's Watch excellent condition runs perfect bank wire only shop with confidence free overnight shipping
Rolex Skydweller Two Tone Jubilee New Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New Men's Rolex Skydweller two tone jubilee bracelet box papers free overnight shipping shop with confidence
Rolex Datejust Puple Diamond Roman Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Puple Diamond Roman Dial Ladies Watch Brand new box papers 5 year rolex warranty free overnight shipping shop with confidence
Diamond
Rolex Daytona Two Tone Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Two Tone Diamond Dial Men's Watch excellent condition comes with original papers all original Rolex parts shop with confidence free overnight shipping 5 year war...
Diamond
Rolex Gmt Master II 126710BLNR Batman Ceramic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Gmt Master II 126710BLNR Batman Ceramic Men's Watch brand new box papers circa 2022 all original free overnight insured shipping signature confirmation shop with confidence
Rolex Daytona Two Tone Silver Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Two Tone Silver Diamond Dial Men's Watch excellent condition all original parts free overnight shipping shop with confidence 2 year warranty
Diamond
Rolex Daydate Rose Gold Chocolate Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daydate Rose Gold Chocolate Diamond Dial Men's Watch Brand New Box & Warranty Card Baguette Diamond chocolate Dial 5 year warranty free overnight shipping shop with confi...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rolex Pearlmaster Diamond Bezel Day-Date Men's Watch 18946 new
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Pearlmaster Diamond Bezel Day-Date Men's Watch model:18946 Brand new Box papers Platinum Watch free over night shipping shop with confidence Bank wire only
Diamond
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Black Dial Complete Set Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Black Dial Complete Set Mens Watch Excellent condition all original parts circa 2010 comes with original box papers tag bank wire only shop with confidence
Rose Gold
Rolex Sky Dweller 326934 Steel 18K B/P 2019 Mens watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Sky Dweller 326934 42mm Steel 18K B/P 2019 Mens watch circa 2019 excellent condition original box and paperwork 2 years left on warranty from Rolex free overnight shipping...
Unavailable
Rolex 2021 Yellow Gold Sky Dweller 326238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX 2021 Yellow Gold Sky Dweller 326238 unworn 2021 black arabic dial comes with box and papers shop with confidence
Yellow Gold
Rolex Prince Imperial Observatory Quality Bi-Colour Gold Dress Pocket Watch 1930
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Prince Imperial 9ct Bi-Colour Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch with Glasgow import hallmarks for 1931. Dial: The satin silver dial with two tone effect signed Rolex Princ...
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Kermit Stainless Steel 16610LV
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5366 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Ref: 16610LV Age: 31st March 2008 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Mov...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel Men’s 16520
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF: W4405 MANUFACTURE: Rolex MODEL: Daytona MODEL REF: 16520 AGE: 14th July 1998 GENDER: Men's BOX & PAPERS Box & Guarantee DIAL: Black Baton GLASS: Sapphire Crystal MOVEMENT: Autom...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel Unisex 1603
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4925 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 1603 Age: Circa 1970 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Grey Linen Baton Glass: Plexiglass Movement...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5422 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Ref: 116710LN Age: 2008 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air-King 5500 Super Precision – 1964 – RAF Provenance – Full Set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This remarkable Rolex Air-King 5500 Super Precision isn’t just a vintage watch – it’s a time capsule with a genuine military history, presented with a rich, fully traceable provenanc...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold 69174
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5179 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 69174 Age: Circa 1990 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Diamonds Glass: Sapphire Crystal Mov...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 2-Tone Datejust, Champagne Dial - 18K Gold & Stainless Steel, 69173
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
ROLEX Ladies 2-Tone Datejust, Champagne Dial - 18K Gold & Stainless Steel, 69173 Pleasing Condition with Original Booklet - Fully Serviced by Rolex Watchmaker - 1 Year Warranty Tod...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Zenith Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s 16523
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4980 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 16523 Age: Circa 1990's Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: White Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Wa...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Full set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Rare Cream Dial Original Papers & Bracelet A rare and historically significant vintage piece, this Rolex Oyster 6282 dates back to 1956 and is...
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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