1950's Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in Red Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision stainless steel watch, circa 1950s.
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
1950's Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in Red Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision stainless steel watch, circa 1950s.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Rolex Ladies Chameleon 14K YG Silver Sunburst Dial Manual 15mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Interchangeable Bracelet And The Scalloped Crystal In the 1950s, Rolex solved the problem of versatility in a lady's watch with a piece of clever mechanical design.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 1950s Rolex Rose Gold Chronometer Champagne Dial Precision Vintage 4134
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 37mm 18k Rose Gold Vintage Precision Gents Wristwatch, a rare original chronometer champagne dial with applied 18k rose gold index batons and roman numerals at 3,6,9 and 12 0'clock...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Exceptional Charcoal Dial circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It dates to the late 1950's and looks to have been seldom used. Our Finest Rolex Trained Master Watchmaker has recently finished a complete service on this fine watch and it keeps de...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Modele Depose #1401 18k Watch Cameleon Leather Band 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Modele Depose Serial #1010937 Year: 1954 Movement: 1401, 18 Rubis Gorgeous Textured White Gold Case 16 mm in Diameter (18 mm w/ Crown) Thickness = 8.5 mm Lug-to-Lug Distance ...
18k Gold, White Gold
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6294 Black Dial 1950s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case Gold Plated ref.6294 Black Dial - Previously refinished.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6144 1950s Stainless Steel Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Just underwent Full Service - New mainspring.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
18k Gold
Genuine Rolex 6494 Watch. Mens ROLEX OysterDate Precision. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Oysterdate 6494 Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1954 Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. New 70s Inspired Diver rubber band. Can be swapped o...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6444 Rare Black Dial 1950s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6444 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1958 New Leather Band. Beautiful Watch. 31 mm round Case
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6085 1950s Automatic Stainless Steel Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6085 Automatic Movement. Runs well. Circa 1952 Leather Band. Beautiful Watch. 34mm round Case Condition: Excellent condition fo...
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate 34 circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Oysterdate 34 / Reference 7944 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6202 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm MOV...
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6294 Rare Black Honeycomb Dial 1950s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6294 Rare Black Honeycomb Dial. Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1953 New Leather Band. Beautiful Watch. 34 mm round Case
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG Coin Edge Dress 34mm 1950s Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Rare Coin Edge 9k Yellow Gold Ref 764 1210 Cal.
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Automatic with Original Dial and Hands circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Prince / Reference 781 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 Mens 34mm 1950s Vintage Automatic RA794B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 automatic, c.1957, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial,...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Oversized "Ovatoni" with Original Dial from Mid-1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ovatoni / Reference 6075 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
Tudor Yellow Gold Filled Oyster Prince With Factory Original Dial circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip...
Gold-filled
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 All Original Mens 34mm Automatic 1950s RA794
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 ...
Stainless Steel
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 6022 Oyster Precision Mens Vintage 1950s 34mm Manual Wind RA781
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.6022 manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. ...
Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 6564 Oyster Perpetual 1950s Mens 34mm Gold-Capped Vintage Automatic RA789B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic vintage charm, rare Men's Rolex 6564 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1956, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 6022 Oyster Precision Mens Vintage 1950s 34mm Manual Wind RA781
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.6022 manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
Stainless Steel
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 34mm Mens Gold-Capped Vintage Automatic 1950s RA789
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1956, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
Stainless Steel, Gold, Gold Plate
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre secon...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Watch Presentation Box, Circa 1930s to 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Rolex watch presentation box dating circa 1930s to 1950s.
Other
Tudor Oyster Prince Two Tone Steel with Gold Bezel with Original Dial 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Prince / 7809 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Gold & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x D...
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Ref 6580 Mens 34mm 1950s 14k Gold SS Vintage Automatic RA786
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster ref.6580 automatic dress watch, c.1954, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rol...
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6580 14k Gold SS 1950s Mens Vintage Automatic RA786B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster ref.6580 automatic dress watch, c.1954, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed whi...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 9k Gold Mens 1950s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind Dress Watch RA751
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage treasure, rare 9k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1954, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex...
9k Gold
$7,360Sale 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...
14k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6107 Mens 1950s 34mm All Original w Box Paper RA847
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6107 bubble back automatic, c.1952, all original with original box and papers, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in stainless steel, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 has a silver tone dial. The dagger-shaped hour markers, paired with the dagger hands, stand out for their geometr...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement, Beautiful Original Mint Condition S...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6558 18k Solid Gold 1950s Mens 35mm Automatic RA852
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Very rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster perpetual ref.6558 men's 35mm automatic, c.1956, in excellent working condition. One of the rarest, most mechanically unique,...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 6516 All Stainless Steel 25mm Lady Date 1950s Automatic RA822
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6516 Lady Date automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rol...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet. circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SI...
Vintage Rolex Ladies 14K Gold Oval Watch 1.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The bracelet beautifully complements the Rolex watch. Rolex Watch Details: - Maker: Rolex - Origin: Switzerland - Period: Vintage, mid-20th century, circa 1950s - Movement: Origina...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6406 Steel Cream Dial 1960s 24mm Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Ladies Automatic Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference: 6406 Serial Number: 58**** Case Material: Stainless steel ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold 34mm Bark Finish Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX 1950'S VINTAGE GOLD WATCH *Good condition with Rolex box, no papers.
18k Gold, Gold
Genuine 14k Tudor Watch. 14k WG Ladies 9823 Dainty 1950s Ladies Rolex
By Tudor
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k White Gold Tudor Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1950s 21mm round Case and Black cable adjustable Band. Tudor 17 Rubies Manual Windup Movement Beautiful Watch. C...
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Genuine 14k Tudor Watch. 14k WG Ladies 9823 Dainty 1950s Ladies Rolex
By Tudor
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k White Gold Tudor Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1950s 21mm round Case and Black cable adjustable Band. Tudor 17 Rubies Manual Windup Movement Beautiful Watch. ...
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
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1950's Rolex Bubble Back
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Rolex hooded, boys size bubble back. Stainless steel and 14 karat gold automatic with subsidiary second hand.
14k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex 18k rose gold Day-Dare wristwatch, Ref 6611B, circa 1950s, self winding movement, 18k rose gold bracelet.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision Reference 8896 Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage Rolex Precision Ref. 8896 Stainless Steel watch with Original Patina Silver Dial with Applied Rolex Steel Crown and Bar Markers. 34mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.34 in. x 1.6...
Rolex Women's Modele Depose #1401 18 Karat Watch Cameleon Leather Band, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Modele Depose Serial #1010937 Year: 1954 Movement: 1401, 18 Rubis Gorgeous Textured White Gold Case 16 mm in Diameter (18 mm w/ Crown) Thickness = 8.5 mm Lug-to-Lug Distance =...
18k Gold
Incredible 1950's ROLEX Datejust Stainless Steel & White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A fantastic example and very desirable early Datejust in Stainless Steel & White Gold with special features. This Rolex most recognizably features unique markers seldom featured on a...
Stainless Steel, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950's Rolex Precision Mechanical Manually Wound Wrist Watch Ref. 8029
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Reference No.: 8029 Movement: Mechanical - Manually Wound - 17 Jewels - Swiss Made Movement Serial No.: 83998 Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 37mm (no...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6551 31MM 14KT Yellow Gold Case
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage mid-1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6551 represents the classic simplicity and precision that helped establish Rolex as one of the world’s most respected watch...
14k Gold
Rolex 1950s "UFO Flying Saucer" Ref 9083 Steel Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex "UFO Flying Saucer" Wrist Watch, Reference 9083 31 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel case.
Steel
Rolex 1950s Ladies Gold Wrist Watch with Honeycomb Star Dial and Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa early 1950s Rolex Reference 4810 Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement, Original mint condition White Honeycomb Di...
18k Gold
Rolex 1950s Ref 6567 Oyster Perpetual Gold Automatic Wristwatch on Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Reference 6567 Wrist Watch 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with Fluted Bezel, Rolex Crown, Caliber 1030, 23 Jewel Automatic, self winding movement.
14k Gold
Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual with Black "3, 6, 9 Dial"
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1950s Rolex watches with black dials are always of particular interest to collectors.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel “Polar” Explorer Sport Wristwatch Ref 6298
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a great example of a 1950s Rolex and a model that is certainly not in abundance in the marketplace.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 6244 c1952
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Key Details Model: Rolex Oyster Reference: 6244 Year: Circa 1952 Movement: Manual wind (Rolex Calibre, serviced and running accurately) Case Size: 31mm Case Material: Stainless ...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 1950's Stainless Steel Rolex ref. 6084
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Nice example of a 1950s watch with sunken markers and a sunken crown. The markers and hands glisten in gold and stand out on the clean off white dial.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 1950's James Bond Rolex Submariner
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Mint condition ref. 6536/1 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1956.
-Amazing dial with even patina and fully intact markers
-All original (with upkeep for servicing)
...
Stainless Steel
Oversized 1950's Stainless Steel Dress Watch by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Oversized 1950's Dress Watch by Rolex
Stainless Steel
1950's "Army" Rolex Stainless-Steel with California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless-Steel "Army" by Rolex - Most Rare California Dial Variation, circa 1950's
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 1950's Rose Gold Ref#6304 Datejust Dagger Markers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
ROLEX 1950's Rose Gold Ref#6304 Datejust Dagger Markers
18k Gold
1950's Early Chronograph Rolex Watch w/ Blue Telemeter Ring
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch Ref # 4500 by Rolex - blue telemeter ring, circa 1950, early chronograph, ref #4500, signed Rolex
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 1950's Bull's Eye Dial Explorer
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Thought to be made for the Canadian market, this is a very unique example of the classic Explorer. Celebrated for its simplicity, this watch has a coveted "bull's eye" dial, with ori...
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Stainless Steel Precision 1950's Ref. 3265 Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Precision 1950's Ref. 3265 Rolex
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Factory "Faceted" Bezel 1950's Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
ROLEX reference #1025 Factory "Faceted" Bezel 1950's Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual: This is the first example of this watch we have had the pleasure of offering.
ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex only offered honeycomb dials in the 1950s and these uniquely textured dials are consistently sought-after by collectors.
Stainless Steel
Bakelite 1950's GMT Ref #6542 by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless-Steel Bakelite GMT by Rolex - ref #6542, circa 1950
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 1950's Lady's Rose Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch has a very interesting design and is also among the most uniquely stylized examples we have seen. It is noted for its exceptional weight, as well, boasting an impressive 2...
Vintage Rolex Mens Wrist Watch 5506 Late 1950's Air King Super Precision
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Rolex Mens Wrist Watch 5506 Late 1950's Air King Super Precision Genuine Rolex 5506 Wrist Watch Late 1950's Air King Super Precision Runs & Stops I'm Sure it Just N...
ROLEX 1980's Re-Edition of a 1950's GMT No-Crown Guards
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A rare Rolex original 1980's re-release of a circa 1955 GMT, originally designed in the 1950's for PAN-AM international pilots to read two timezones simultaneously.
Stainless Steel
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Rolex 12324 – 1955 – 31mm Stainless Steel – Cream Dial – Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Overall: A remarkably fresh‑looking example of a 1950s Rolex, seldom seen in this condition. Working Order Recently passed through our workshop and running in fine working order.
18K Rose Gold 1950's Extremely Rare 'Star Dial' by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Rose Gold 1950's Extremely Rare 'Star Dial' by Rolex - Among most rare dials in existence!
18k Gold
1950's Bakelite GMT MASTER
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1950's Bakelite GMT MASTER
-Ref 6542 "Bakelite"
-1st Model of the GMT
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial & Stainless Steel "Rite TIme" Date
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This OysterDate Automatic "Rite Time" is from 1954, featuring a vintage honeycomb dial with gold triangular markers. Made in Stainless steel, the watch measures 34mm. A rare and hand...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 1950's Original Rare Bracelet & Super Thin White Gold Case
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautiful white gold square cased and super thin vintage Rolex with an extremely rare factory original integrated white gold bracelet. Made in 1950, this wristwatch boasts the same...
White Gold, 18k Gold
ROLEX Late 1950s Ref. 6238 Chronograph
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Ref. 6238 Chronograph, steel, Oyster Bracelet, Manual wind Nickel Lever movement.Original, Mint condition silvered Dial with Raised Markers.
Stainless Steel
1950s White Gold Rolex Buckle Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This rare reference #8209 is an uncommon find, however in white gold the watch represents an exceptional discovery for the collector; we have never seen another. Made entirely of 18 ...
18k Gold, White Gold
1950s White Gold Rolex Watch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 39.8 grams Length: 4 inches (when opened) Diameter: 16.90 mm
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Rolex Watch, c.1950s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Age: 1950s Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold Designer: Rolex
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1950's Honeycomb Dial Explorer
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Explorer by Rolex
-1st Explorer Model Ref. 6350
-Rare Honeycomb Dial
-Sport Nylon Strap
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Precision Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Attractive lady's Rolex wristwatch with manual-wind movement and stainless steel case, fitted with a correct-for-the-period non-Rolex-made bracelet. The style is unusual, with a sing...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Everest Wristwatch Ref 5504 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Fantastic watch for the Explorer collector: Ref. 5504 Rolex with a black dial with gilt printing, "coffin" markers and "Everest" applied in gold.
Rolex Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 4500 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Charming early Rolex chronograph with a two register dial and blue telemeter ring. Stylized hands and markers and beautifully preserved in original condition. Wear this on a leather ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual "Sunken Dial" Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Gents Stainless Steel Automatic watch. This rare Rolex from the 1950's features an even rarer "Sunken Dial" on the dial with crosshairs and a steel blue sweep second hand.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1958 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber 1560 Automatic, Self winding Movement. Bubbleback "California" style Dial with aged ...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6564 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch contains every celebrated element of vintage Rolex: Original stylized hands, raised markers, an original 1950s Oyster bracelet and a unique-to-1950s-watches textured-linen...
Stainless Steel
1950s Vintage Rolex Rose Gold Cream Dial Automatic Movement Wristwatch 4643
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Perpetual Vintage Gents Wristwatch, cream dial with applied hour markers, small seconds dial at 6 0'clock, an 18k rose gold fixed bark finish bezel, a brown leather ...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre secon...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6548 30mm Automatic 1950s Vintage RA528
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming vintage classic, Rolex midsize Oyster Perpetual ref.6548 automatic, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Retailed Serpico Y Laino Thunderbird Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold Rolex Turn-o-Graph, aka "the Thunderbird", from the 1950s with the original 1950s "big logo" Jubilee bracelet.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Womens Rolex Diamond and 14K White Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This 1950's Manual-Wind Women's Rolex "8273" is a Retro-Era classic, with Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond accents and a 14K White Gold Strap.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA434
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Gold-Capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 automatic dress watch, c.1950s, in excellent working condition.
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 Golden Egg 34mm Automatic 1950s Swiss RA434B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1950s, in excellent working condition.
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1950s Vintage RA425
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 ...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Hand Wind 1950s Vintage RA425B
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 ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6565 34mm Mens Automatic 1950s Swiss Vintage RA547S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6565 automatic dress watch, c.1957, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorg...
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6551 18k Gold 30mm Automatic 1950s RA470B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6551 automatic dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorg...
Gold, 18k Gold
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 18k Solid Gold 30mm Automatic 1950s RA470
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6551 automatic dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorg...
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6634 Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA237B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's Gold-Capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 automatic dress watch, c.1957. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Original unrestored Rolex signed dial, app...
Gold-filled
Sold
H 0.58 in W 0.58 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.26 in
Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
By Rolex
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very rare watch ring made by Rolex in the 1950s. It is a size 6.5 BUT the band is sizeable.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Rare Black Gilt Dial circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Early examples of rare Datejusts have grown into their own category within vintage Rolex overall and this is among the important examples.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6305, circa 1950s.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 1002 1950s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1570 Automatic, Self Winding movement. Original and Excellent Black Dial with Raised ...
Steel
$6,600Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Rolex Oyster 6246 36mm Dial Small Seconds Manual Wind Watch Circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster ref. 6246, originally produced in the mid-1950s and factory serviced and recased by Rolex in 1972. The watch features a silver dial with applied hour markers, an...
Gold
Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 106 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Factory Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Red Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
$1,940
H 0.71 in W 0.63 in
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1973. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2653. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is Stain...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Original Black Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold and Steel Bubble Back with RareThunderbird Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Solid Rose Gold Thunderbird Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm CI...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Rare Black Dial And Original Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6429 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length X 35mm Diameter MOVEME...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Custom Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSION...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and historic Rolex Perpetual Ref.3372 with solid rose gold bezel, c.1947, unrestored dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ro...
Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Early Oyster with Original Super Oyster Crown circa 1952-53
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6084 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1952-53 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 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 40mm "Lug Tip to ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Exceptional Custom Red Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamet...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual from 1957 with Original Patinated Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Silvered Dial from 1960
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm ...
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.
By Omega
Located in bronshoj, DK
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. The watch is running. With date display. In excellent condition. The steel bracelet is not original and needs cleanin...
$11,245
W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
By Patek Philippe
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...
18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
18k Gold
Rolex 6827 Oyster Datejust 18k Solid Gold 30mm 1980s Midsize Automatic RA732B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6827 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gor...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch ca 1920's, with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Baguette Style METAL / MATERIAL: 9ct. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 11mm M...
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
$14,393
H 0.35 in Dm 1.34 in
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Watch 1956 Fancy Lugs and Swan Regulation, Pink Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vacheron Constantin Vintage 1956 with Fancy Lugs and Swan Regulation, Pink Gold A very fine and elegant Vacheron Constantin to fit in every High Valued collection. Functions: hours...
18k Gold, Gold
Genuine Rolex 6516 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k and Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6516. Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. 18k Yellow gold b...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 277200
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Oyster Perpetual 31 in Oystersteel from Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour markers and a smooth fixed bezel. The Oyster bracelet comes with the folding Oysterclasp. Fi...
Stainless Steel
18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch
By Omega
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k yellow gold Omega Men Watch. It is a Seamaster De Ville model. It is known as an elegant dress watch. It has a manual winding movement. The dial is champagne color and...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue JDM 5.1m Serial 1977 Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, Mosaic Blue Dial, Steel & 18k White Gold, Full Set, 1977 (5.1M Serial, JDM) Among vintage Datejusts, few dials capture collectors’ imaginations like the Mo...
Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel & Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Perpetual DateJust with Aftermarket Diamond Wrist Watch. 28mm dial Rolex all 18k gold with vintage manual movement and the vintage oyster 18k bracelet and fold over cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$82,220
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.