1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Datejust 31 Watch Model: 6827 Serial: 6703098 This elegant Rolex midsize watch is set in solid 18K gold. 31mm case with fluted bezel White ro...
18k Gold
Vintage 1981 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Houndstooth Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Cohesive And Uncommon Combination What makes this particular watch notable is the combination of its features.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
For the collector who values heritage and character, the caseback engraving makes this more than just a watch, it is a conversation piece. Key Specs Reference: 15037 Model: Oyster...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1981 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Introduced in the late 1970s, this model brought two major upgrades to Rolex's flagship watch: a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and the Caliber 3055 movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Air-King Reference 5500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1981
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1981 Vintage Rolex Air-King Ref. 5500 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black Inlay.
1981 Rolex Oyster Precision Oman Red Khanjar Ref. 6426
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
These Khanjar logos can be found on many different watches, such as Day Dates, Datejusts, Daytonas, GMTs and other Rolex watches.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's President 18k Yellow Gold OPDJ 6917 Diamond Dial 1981
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Women's President 18k Yellow Gold OPDJ 6917 Diamond Dial 1981 Case #6917 Serial #70141XX Movement #2030 (28 Jewels) Movement Serial #960890 Year: 1981 18k Yellow Gold Case w/...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. #16758 18K YG W/ BLACK BEZEL AND DIAL RARE VINTAGE 1981 MODEL ITEM DESCRIPTION: The Rolex GMT is the jet-setting icon of the Rolex sports watch family.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Day Date President
By Rolex
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This watch is from 1980-1981 and is in very good condition consisted with its age.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1981 Rolex Air King 5500 Silver Dial 34mm Watch Stainless #25018
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex Air King Model: 5500 Serial: 6559514 Stainless steel case - 34mm in diameter Silver dial with stick markers No Date Stainless steel oyster band - fits up to 7 3/4" br...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.23 in Dm 1.03 in
1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
The watch remains in excellent overall condition and the black dial makes this the perfect every day watch that goes well with almost all styles.
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Gold Quartz Bracelet Watch from 1981 with Original Document
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is the watch you want hand down in your family. If you know someone turning 48 or 49 soon this might be just the right watch for them.
1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set in 18K yellow gold. 41.7 dwt / 64.85 g Jubilee band with deployment clasp. Fits up...
18k Gold
1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set in 18K yellow gold. 41.7 dwt / 64.85 g Jubilee band with deployment clasp. Fits up...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Dial Oyster Perpetual Watch, circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / 5500 METAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1981 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 27 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: C...
Stainless Steel
1981 Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Ladies Model 4360
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Burgundy Dial Manual Wind Vermeil 1981
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Powered by a manual wind movement, the watch runs strongly and reliably, backed by a 12-month warranty.
Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26MM Stainless Steel & 18KT YG Ref. 6719
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A refined two-tone classic from the early 1980s, this Vintage 1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6719 features a 26mm stainless steel case accented by an 18KT yellow gold fluted bezel....
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Oyster Perpetual self-winding Wristwatch, circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date," Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 6582183, Ref. 18038. Made circa 1981. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K ye...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex 1981 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch With Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
METAL: 18k yellow gold. DIMENSIONS: 26mm. WATCH STRAP: After market leather strap. YEAR: 1981.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Rolex Cellini Ref 4170, 18k Yellow Gold, circa 1981, Superb Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
With a 69 ***** serial we date production to circa 1981; this example comes with neither original box nor papers however a presentation pouch will be included at point of sale.
Yellow Gold
Rare Rolex Cellini Ref 4170, 18k Yellow Gold, circa 1981, Superb Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
With a 69 ***** serial we date production to circa 1981; this example comes with neither original box nor papers however a presentation pouch will be included at point of sale.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Air King Custom Dial Original Oyster Bracelet from 1980 or 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
If the 1980/1981 resonates with you, this might be the perfect gift for you.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Aftermarket Diamond Bezel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1981. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card.
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Vintage Rolex Date 26mm White Gold Steel White Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1981. No original box and papers.
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 6542 Fully Restored by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a great watch, with a unique service history, ideal for the collector who loves provenance: an early Rolex stainless steel no crown-guard GMT-Master, Ref. 6542, that was ful...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Sea Dweller 1665 Stainless Steel Creamy Patina, 1981
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1665 Serial: 6752*** Year: 1981 Model: Sea Dweller Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Sea Dweller 1665 Stainless Steel Creamy Patina, 1981
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1665 Serial: 6752*** Year: 1981 Model: Sea Dweller Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face: Acrylic Case ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Ref. 1500 Original Black Dial from 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Ref. 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1981 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King with Custom Dial and Original Oyster Bracelet from 1980 or 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is supplied with an original Rolex box as well. The watch was produced in 1980 or 1981 and a perfect gift for someone turning 39 or 40 soon.
Rolex Air King with Custom Dial and Original Oyster Bracelet from 1980 or 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is supplied with an original Rolex box as well. The watch was produced in 1980 or 1981 and a perfect gift for someone turning 39 or 40 soon.
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Date Steel Custom Diamond Bezel Silver Dial Ladies Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is completed with a stainless steel band that opens and closes with a fold over clasp. The bezel of this watch has custom diamonds. The wrist size is 7 inch.This watch was produce...
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch Ref 3450
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
There were approximately 240 of these watches ever produced between 1981 and 1985. This model was the successor of the Ref. 3448 and has the added leap year indicator at 4 o'clock an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 15000 Watch, 1981
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1981 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Ref. 15000 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Quick Set Date and Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Rare Unique Applied Gold...
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 16013 Two-Tone Watch, 1981
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1981 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 16013 Two Tone 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel Case watch with Original Champagne Dial with Applied Yellow Gold Stick/Bar/Bar Marker...
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 15000 Stainless Steel Watch, 1981
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1981 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Ref. 15000 Quick Set Date Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Unique Applied Steel Bar/Baton Markers with White Sid...
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 15000 Two-Tone Watch, 1981
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1981 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 15000. 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel case. Fluted bezel. Quick-set function. Great looking, champagne dial. Powered by a 27-jewel, aut...
Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 15307 1981
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This watch comes on a rare Oyster riveted band. Case measures approximately 34 mm in width. 1981.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1981 Rolex GMT-Master Yellow Gold 16758 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line with our exacting standards. ** PROVENANCE * ...
Yellow Gold
1981 Rolex GMT-Master Yellow Gold 16758 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line with our exacting standards. ** PROVENANCE * ...
Yellow Gold
1981 Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line with our exacting standards. ** PROVENANCE * ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Reference 4105 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1981
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1981 Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref. 4105 18k Yellow Gold watch with Original Black Dial with Applied Gold Sick/Bar/Baton Markers at 3, 6, and 9 O'clock. 25mm x 35mm lug to lug (0.98 in. ...
1981 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16030 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
We also purchase watches and offer consignment services - Please contact us for more information. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line ...
Stainless Steel
Certified 1981 Rolex Datejust 6916 Mother of Pearl Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #:6916. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Tudor Blue “Snowflake” Submariner with Date Ref# 94100, circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor blue dial “Snowflake” Submariner with date ref# 94110, serial number 953,xxx , circa 1981. Extremely nice condition example with beautiful original dark blue dial with fully i...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
All our watches are guaranteed genuine and come with a 1 year warranty of accurate timekeeping.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1981 Vacheron Constantin Vintage Yellow Gold 44005 Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has been serviced and refurbished in line with our exacting standards. ** PROVENANCE * All of ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful condition scarce Rolex 18K gold Datejust ref# 16018 circa 1981 with factory Onyx dial. Featuring a 36mm diameter case with fluted bezel and sapphire crystal.
18k Gold
ROLEX Steel GMT circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref 16750 serial #6.7 million circa 1981 transitional model with beautiful condition original matte dial with ivory tone luminous indexes and matching hands. This scarc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Datejust Tropical Dial self winding wristwatch Ref 16030, c 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
watch pouch. Great for travel or storage. A $45 value!
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Tiffany & Co. Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
All our watches are guaranteed genuine and come with a 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date with Blue Speckled Dial and Stainless Oyster Bracelet, circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stainless steel Rolex classic features a unique design of gold specks across the dial. circa 1981 This timepiece was recently serviced and authenticated by a Rolex certified ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Day Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A great looking man’s 18K Rolex Day Date President ref 18038 serial# 7.0 million circa 1981 with beautiful factory Tiger’s Eye dial. The Rolex factory tiger’s eye natural gem stone d...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date President self-winding wristwatch Ref 18038, c 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
watch pouch. Great for travel or storage. A $45 value!
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.91 in W 0.91 in
1981 Rolex King Midas Cellini Hobnail Dial Unpolished Ref. 4312/8 (with Papers)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
No.: 4312/8 Serial No.: 6921xxx Year: 1981 Gender: Gents Wrist Size (mm): 196 Case Size: 23 x 23mm Case: Excellent unpolished yellow gold case that is only showing light wear from age.
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Gmt-Master ref 16750 circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref #16750 transitional model 6.6 million production number circa 1981 with calibre 3075 quick set date movement, but with vintage style matte black dial with light ivor...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K YG Submariner ref# 16808 transitional model c.1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Watch features early so called "nipple" dial with gold applied rivets.
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Ref 5500 circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Ref 5500, serial 6.5 million, circa 1981. Custom colored "Cherry Cola" dial with applied silver indexes and silver baton hands. Self-wi...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Submariner ref # 5513 serial #6.7 million circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 5513 serial #6.7 million circa 1981 with matte black dial with patina'd luminous indexes and matching hands. Calibre 1520 self winding movement with sweep s...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel GMT-MASTER ref #16750 transitional model c. 1981
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref #16750 transitional model serial # 6.6 million circa 1981with vintage style matte black dial with ivory luminous indexes and hands, acrylic and popular red and blue ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 36 mm Two Tone Silver Automatic Leather Watch 16013 Circa 1981. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
$1,679
Size: EU 41-43 / UK 6, 7 & 8.
2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano White Fur Ski Snow Boots EU 41-43
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous Vintage 2000's Christian Dior by John Galliano, White Fur trimmed Ski Snow Boots. Extremely Iconic Aprés Ski wear. Total height; 15" Size Stated on the Shoes ; EU 41 - 43 ...
Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune Poussin Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in gorgeous Jaune Poussin. Togo leather with fresh palladium hardware. This gentle pale yellow is lovely twist on a neutral Hermes ...
Exceptional Hermès Gold Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of yellow gold and silver "HERMES PARIS", serial number, craftman's hallmark and 75...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...
Diamond
Celine Vintage Macadam monogram Boston Handbag Bag
By Celine
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This vintage Celine Boston bag is a timeless expression of the house’s understated Parisian elegance, crafted in the iconic Macadam coated canvas with refined tan leather trim. Feat...
Hermès Birkin Picnic 25cm Havane Limited Edition Osier Wicker
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès Limited Edition Birkin 25cm “Picnic” in Havane Swift and Osier wicker with palladium hardware captures one of the maison’s most imaginative expressions of craftsmanship, w...
Gucci Nut Leather Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Gucci Nut leather top handle bag featuring a front GG gold tone claps opening, a inside gold-tone logo stamp, inside two compartments. In good vintage condition. Made in Italy Circa...
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Gold Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in timeless Gold. This iconic hue from the House of Hermes is totally neutral and year round perfection. Perfectly complime...
$5,000Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K White Gold 2.80ct Thai Sapphire & 0.88ct Diamond Statement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Amazing statement ring that boasts a uniquely beautiful Thai sapphire. The oval Thai sapphire is of decent size with impressive unique dark tone greenish blue color. Brilliant and ba...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag in Noir is the epitome of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in structured Epsom leather, this mini version of...
$1,047Sale Price / item|40% Off
14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Opal statement ring. Solitaire opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3.2 g depends from si...
Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Inspired in beautiful Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set with white mother of pearl, grey mother of pearl an...
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: T&...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$12,920
H 6 in W 2.55 in L 10 in
Chanel Classic Flap Limited Edition 2005 Black & White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Black fur Chanel multi color tweed flap with CC logo clasp Fall/Winter 2005 Silver hardware Interior flap black lambskin lining Soft black graffiti interior lining Classic center z...
David Webb Emerald & Diamond Pendent Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald & Diamond Pendent Earrings A breathtaking pair of David Webb 2 in 1 earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold and featuring a bold, elegant design. These earrings a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
CARTIER Platinum Diamond Stud Earrings Rounds 2.05 Carats GIA Certificates
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier 1895 Round Brilliant Diamonds Stud Earrings Style: 4 Prong Stud Earrings Ref. number: N8515231 Metal: Platinum PT950 TCW: 2.05 tcw Main Diamond: 1. RBD 1.02 G VS1 GIA...
Diamond, Platinum
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.