Rolex Watches
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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Creator: Rolex
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1987 Mens Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Automatic 15037
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
Model Number: 15037
Specific Year: 1987
Movement: Automatic
Warranty: 1 year
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Champagne
Metal Content: 14k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Art Deco 1938 Rolex Prince 9K Solid Gold Watch Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Beautiful Art Deco period solid gold Rolex Prince watch from 1938. The Prince style watch is distinguished by the second dial which displays the seconds hand. This watch has a solid 9 carat gold case, which is stamped on the interior of the case. The band is 14K two-tone yellow and rose gold, the band is not stamped but has hallmarks that are photographed. The band has been acid tested for purity in three spots, and tests at 14K Gold. This watch is keeping accurate time, and has been stored in a dry safe. This is a classic style that will fit nicely into any collection! This is a stunning piece! Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order!
Specs:
9K case 14K band
Style #2736 (on back)
Serial #47406 (on back)
Rolex Ref 2735 Circa 1938
Rolex Vintage Rectangular solid gold case with solid wire gold fixed lugs. This watch is manual hand winding. Face is marked Rolex with blued steel hands. Interior movement is signed Rolex 15 Rubies...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch MOP Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Ladies Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch.
This Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 2001. It is in very good condition with very little signs of wear....
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1963 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold Capped 34mm Wrist Watch Ref 1024
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex
Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding
Case Material: Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Plated
Weight: 47.3 Grams (case and strap)
Case Size (Diameter): 34mm (no...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men
s Watch #23710
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Watch
Model: 18238
Serial: L327924
This elegant 18K yellow gold men's Rolex features day/date settings and quickset design.
Champa...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1950
s Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold
Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1950's ROLEX Ladies Vintage...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k Gold/Steel Automatic Women
s Watch Ref 67193
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant, this Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 67193 is a refined women’s timepiece that blends luxury with everyday versatility. The stainless steel case is paired with...
Category
20th Century Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
This Rolex stainless steel GMT‑Master II wristwatch offers classic sport‑luxury styling with a robust automatic movement and dual‑time functionality, ideal for freq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless treasure 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 5030 Big Bubble automatic, c.1940s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmak...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
$19,920 Sale Price
20% Off
1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund
Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1940s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$48,000
Rolex President Day-Date Men
s 18k Rose Gold Watch 118205
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch 118205 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. President. 18k rose gold case with smooth bezel; inner bezel eng...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Rolex Watches
Rolex Precision Ref 4399 18k Rose Gold 35mm Mens 1940s Vintage Manual Wind RA707
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, vintage luxury Rolex Precision ref 4399 in 18k solid rose gold, c.1946, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, a...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$17,520 Sale Price
20% Off
1980 Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980 Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch.
This Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 1980. It's in exceptiona...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960
s Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold
Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1960's ROLEX Ladies Vintage...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
White Gold
1910
s ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1910s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Other
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold Diamonds w Oyster Perpetual Band 1970
s
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold and Diamonds on the Numbers with an Oyster Band
Creator: Rolex 2416631 , 6627
Design: Oyster Perpetual
Case Material: 18kYellow-Rose Gold
S...
Category
1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$14,981 Sale Price
25% Off
Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Watch
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Rolex Daytona 116568BR is crafted in 18K yellow gold and fitted with a rare baguette diamond–set bezel. The striking mother-of-pearl dial features luminescent-inlay ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rolex Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Submariner Date 40MM 1680 Brown Buttery Yellow Lume Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Mens
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 40.00 mm
Weight: 77.34 grams
ROLEX Gent's stainless steel, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Case Back Engraved with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Rolex Watches
Materials
Steel
Ladies Vintage Rolex Datejust 26MM 69278 18K Gold Bark Black President Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Weight: 73.55 grams
ROLEX Lady's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss made wristwatch. Engraved with "750" and...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Rolex Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1997 Rolex Submariner Date 16613 – Two-Tone Blue “Bluesy”
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The 1997 Rolex Submariner 16613 in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold is one of the most iconic two-tone sports watches ever produced. Known affectionately by collectors as the “Blu...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Rolex Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Two-Tone Automatic Men
s Watch Ref 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A mint Rolex Datejust reference 16233 featuring a timeless two-tone construction in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold. The watch is fitted with a fluted 18K yellow gold bezel and a...
Category
Late 20th Century Rolex Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1950s Manual Wind All Original RA682
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Ref.6426 manual hand-wind, c.1976, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorge...
Category
1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Rolex Watches
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet
Rare Black Dial, 1970
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 ...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
Diamond
2002 Rolex Ladies DateJust Two Tone Blue Diamond Dial Watch 79173 #23237
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2002 Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch
Model: 79173
Serial: Y611504
This classic Rolex ladies watch is set in stainless steel with 18K gold bezel and gold accents on oyster band
26mm ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1990 Rolex Day-Date President 18248 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36mm Box #23235
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1990 Rolex Day-Date President Watch
Model: 18248
Serial: E840743
This classic Rolex Day-Date President watch is set in solid 18K yellow gold.
36mm case
Champagne Dial with Day Date indicators and diamond markers
Gold bark finish center band - fits up to 8" bracelet size - no additional links available - very slight stretch to band / very good condition
Authentic Rolex bezel...
Category
1990s Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1976 ROLEX DATE (Datejust) Mens 14K Gold Watch "David Beckham" Dial - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1976 ROLEX...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Sea-Dweller w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 16600
By Rolex
Located in Central
Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 16600
Year: 1991’s
Serial number: N4XXXXX
Reference: C04779
Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16600
Dial...
Category
1990s Swiss Rolex Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Tiffany Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Men
s Watch 126000
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual 36 with a turquoise blue dial and an Oyster bracelet. The colours created for the Oyster Perpetual range start life as a lacquer, which must be meticulously appl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rolex Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1953
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1940
s Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum
Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1940s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1960s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Wristwatch Circa 1993
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Wristwatch Circa 1993.
The Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Wristwatch is from 1993. The band is an oyster band and the blue dial has markers and 3/6/9...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 40 18k Rose Gold Gold Olive Green Dial Men Watch 228345RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Rolex Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Submariner Blusey Two Tone Men
s Watch Ref 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner crafted in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, featuring a striking blue dial paired with a matching blue rotating bezel. The luminous hour ...
Category
20th Century Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1940
s Rolex for Bucherer Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch, 45mm - Nickel Chrom
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1940's ROLEX for BUCHERER Vintage...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
1950
s Rolex Oyster Perpetual "BOMBE" Vintage Mens Ref. 6593 Watch - 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1950s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel
Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1970s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 26mm Champagne Dial Diamond Bezel 18k Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: T72****
Year: 1996
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18k Yellow Gold
Stainless Steel Jubilee
...
Category
1990s Swiss Rolex Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona reference 11651, 18ct White Gold, Panda Dial, Full Set, 2002
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our iconic Rolex Daytona reference 116519 features an 18ct white gold 40mm case, Racing / Panda dial with Rolex leather strap and 18ct white gold folding clasp. This example is prese...
Category
Early 2000s Rolex Watches
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Modernist
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold / Gold Filled Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Ladies 14Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Modern Watch circa 1960
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Modern / Reference 1656
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1956
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm ...
Category
1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 1960s Mens Automatic All Original RA679
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all original stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1965, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage treasure, rare 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
14k Gold
$7,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel White Dial Automatic Men Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and paper.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Rolex Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Men
s 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. President - Day-Date. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel. Silver dial with s...
Category
20th Century Swiss Rolex Watches
Rolex Datejust 36mm Olive Green Diamond Dial Gold Steel Oyster Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 in Oystersteel and yellow gold features an olive-green, diamond-set dial and an Oyster bracelet. This dial features a Roman VI and IX in 18 ct gold,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rolex Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Day Date 1803 President 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA699
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Oyster Day-Date ref.1803 "The President", c.1976, in excellent working condition! Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex sign...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
$12,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Day-Date 40mm Blue Ombré Dial Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch 228349RBR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in 18ct white gold with a blue ombré dial, diamond-set bezel and a President bracelet. Gem-setters, like sculptors, finely carve the precious metal t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rolex Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona 116523 Diamond White Dial Two-Tone Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 116523 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold tachymeter bezel. White dial with gold hands and factory diamond hour marker. Three sub-d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rolex Watches
Rolex Daytona 116520 White Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 116520 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel tachymeter bezel. White dial with luminous sliver hands and index hour marker. Three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rolex Watches
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Everose Gold Oysterflex Men
s Watch 126515LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct Everose gold, with a bright black and Sundust dial and an Oysterflex bracelet, features a black Cerachrom bezel with tachymetric sca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rolex Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Explorer II 16570 White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bezel. White dial with black luminous steel hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the out...
Category
20th Century Rolex Watches
Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Rootbeer Black Dial Two-Tone Rose Gold Watch 126711CHNR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel and Everose gold with a black dial and an Oyster bracelet. This model features a black dial and a two-colour Cerachrom bezel insert ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rolex Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Watch Ref. 6719
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this 1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual ladies watch (Ref. 313315) embodies timeless elegance and enduring craftsmansh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rolex Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex 34MM 18 Karat Gold
Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A distinguished Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watch.
The round case is crafted from stainless steel, featuring a champagne sunburst dial with baton ind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Rolex Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
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Questions About Rolex Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To check if a Rolex is real, first find the serial number. Genuine Rolex watches have their serial and model numbers deeply engraved into the metal between the lugs attaching the band to the body, whereas fakes often just have them etched on with acid. The watch's serial number, which can be used to determine its production date, is located on the six o'clock side. Checking the serial number against trusted online resources can help you decide if it is authentic. Next, examine the dial. All the lettering on the face of a Rolex watch should be crisp and exactingly clean. It should be centered and perfectly aligned without inconsistent spacing, blurs, splotches or misspellings. A big red flag is ink bleeding, which results from the cheaper printing methods employed for Rolex replicas. If you'd like a professional opinion as to the authenticity of your watch, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Rolex watches.
- How are Rolex watches powered?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most Rolex watches are powered by a Perpetual rotor which gently swings as you move your arm, transferring energy to the mainspring of the watch. This means that most Rolex watches are powered by the wearer’s movement. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some top global sellers.
- Did Rolex make a quartz watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Rolex made the Oysterquartz watch starting in the 1970s. Not many were made, with around an estimated 25,000 models making it to market. Shop a range of expertly vetted Rolex watches from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Rolex joined the quartz movement popular in the 1960s and 1970s. The first Rolex quartz watch was the Date 5100. The company then released the Oysterquartz Datejust and the Oysterquartz Date-Date models. Very few Date 5100s were released, and the Oysterquartz models were only produced for 25 years. Find a collection of expertly vetted Rolex watches, including rare Oysterquartz models, from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Rolex products have a serial number. You can find it engraved along the side closest to the six o’clock mark. If your Rolex is missing a serial number, it is likely not authentic. On 1stDibs you can shop a wide range of expertly vetted Rolex products from some of the best boutiques around the world.
- Can I wear a Rolex every day?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can wear a Rolex every day. This durable and high-quality timepiece is meant to withstand everyday use and wear. Shop a large collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I trace a Rolex watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a Rolex watch can be traced through the serial number. Rolex keeps a record of each watch sold, and the buyer or the gift recipient is given a guarantee card with information on that watch, including the serial number. If your watch is stolen or lost, you can contact a Rolex retailer and report this information. You will be notified if the watch is subsequently brought into any of their service networks. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Can I overwind a Rolex?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, you can't overwind a Rolex watch. The winding crown only continues to wind the watch until it reaches its limit. At that point, the winding crown disengages and continuing to turn the crown won't keep winding the watch. Shop a wide range of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- Does Rolex make quartz watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Rolex doesn't currently make quartz watches. However, the company did in the past. The Rolex Oysterquartz is the name of that timepiece, which debuted in 1977. Rolex produced three models of the watch over a 25-year period and sold about 25,000 of them. Shop a range of Rolex quartz watches on 1stDibs.
- Does Rolex use real jewels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024Yes, Rolex uses real jewels. For its movements, the Swiss luxury watchmaker usually uses human-made rubies. Although they're created in a laboratory and not mined, these gemstones are real. Gemstones used as visible accents on Rolex timepieces are generally natural stones that meet high quality standards. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Rolex watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, today's Rolex watches do not have a battery. Instead, the watch harnesses kinetic energy generated by the motion of your wrist to power its movement. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual produced from 1970–2001 did have a battery. You’ll find a large selection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- Does Rolex make Invicta?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Rolex and Invicta are separate companies. While they both make timepieces, and at a glance have some visual similarities, their materials and manufacturing processes are very different. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Rolex make digital watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Rolex does not make digital watches. The universally renowned luxury brand instead keeps its focus on creating classic mechanical timepieces that are designed to last, and promise exceptional quality and accuracy. And its work has endured — 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. Browse 1stDibs to find a range of expertly authenticated Rolex watches.
- How did Rolex get famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex, as a brand, relied on the world-wide acceptance of Swiss watchmakers as the best in the business. They use Swiss made parts solely, and in 1910 Rolex became the first wristwatch to carry the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, bestowed by the Official Watch Rating Centre in Bienne, Switzerland. Since then, the company’s dedication to excellence, use of quality materials, and dedication to innovation has made them a favorite among the rich and famous, which prompts popularity among others. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Do I have to wind a Rolex?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, you don’t have to wind a Rolex watch as long as you are wearing it regularly. Rolex watches feature a Perpetual rotor that collects energy from the wrist’s movement and converts it into power for the watch. Browse a collection of expertly authenticated Rolex watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Rolex watches feature a Perpetual rotor technology that collects energy from the movement of your wrist and stores it to power the watch. Once you have taken off the watch, it will continue to work for up to 70 hours, and will subsequently begin charging once you wear it again. You’ll find a collection of expertly vetted Rolex watches from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How do I change a Rolex band?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Insert a Rolex spring bar tool into the lug holes, or alternatively, the gaps for the spring bars at the end of the band. Gently retract the spring bar by pressing it with the tool until the band dislodges. Put the new band onto the spring bar. Line up the spring bar with the lugs and use the tool to navigate it into place until it clicks securely. Browse for authenticated Rolex timepieces and bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Changing the date on your Rolex watch differs by which watch you have. It’s a good idea to refer to your Rolex information or check with your retailer to determine how to change the date on your specific Rolex. That said, most Rolex watches allow you to change the date by unscrewing the crown and setting it in the first or second position and turning clockwise or counter-clockwise, again depending on which type of watch you own. Find a collection of vintage and modern Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- How is a Rolex powered?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Rolex watch is powered by a Perpetual rotor that captures the energy of your body’s movement and uses it to keep your watch running. You can also wind up a Rolex if you haven’t been wearing it for a while. Shop the collection of authenticated Rolex timepieces available from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Rolex warranty covers its watches for five years. Regular wear and tear on the watch or damage caused by misuse of the watch is not covered. Shop a range of expertly vetted Rolex products from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
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