Vintage 1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Stick Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined the modern era for Rolex.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Linen Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The reference 1601 is the quintessential vintage Datejust.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex OP Date Lady Steel & WG 6917 Auto Grey Ghost 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is a detail that signifies a deeper appreciation for vintage Rolex. A Classic Reference In Strong Form The reference 6917 is a pure expression of the classic ladies' Rolex.
White Gold, Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 1803 Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It works because it offers the prestige of the flagship Rolex model in a format that feels personal and understated.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 1603 Sunburst Gray Non Lume Dial 2.7m Serial 1971
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1272 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1603 Year 1971 Dial Gray Non Lume Case Steel and 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 36mm Length N/A Movement Au...
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Original Dial & Two Straps circa, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two tone CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
This Rolex with a production year of 1971 based on serial # (2688482) features a 34mm stainless case with a high polished steel bezel, acrylic crystal, surrounding an original mosaic...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II "Freccione" Ref. #1655 Straight Hand Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: Explorer II * UNPOLISHED* Year: 1971 Serial number: 327xxxxx Reference: #1655 Case: Show normal sign of wear with no sign of polish from previous; inner ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Champagne Sigma dial. Genuine Rolex black strap with Rolex tang buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box.
1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.
Stainless Steel
1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & White 18K Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.
18k Gold
1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
A GMT Master in Gold A distinguished expression of Rolex's golden age of sports watches, this 1971 GMT-Master Ref. 1675 is cased entirely in 18K yellow gold and fitted with its matc...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1971 Rolex Day Date Silver Wide Boy Dial Ref. 1802
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 1802 Serial No.: 2612xxx Year: 1971 Gender: Gents Lug Width (mm): 20 Wrist Size (mm): 210 Case Size: 36mm Case: Very nice vintag...
White Gold
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Grey Dial, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1501 Stainless Steel Watch.
Rolex Thunderbird Datejust 14 Karat White Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1625 with 14k White Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel and Stainless Steel Case with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers...
1971 Rolex Tiffany & Co. Datejust Stainless 16220 Tapestry Dial
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Era Modern Brand Rolex Style Datejust Model 16220 Serial EXXX,XXX Material Stainless Steel Dial Tapestry Millimeters 36 Bracelet Jubilee Excellent silver Super Luminova dial ...
Sold
H 0.87 in W 0.62 in
1971 Rolex ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
White Gold
Vintage 1971 Rolex Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Precision Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Year of make 1971
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Signed ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATE, REF. 1500, Case NO. 2.5XX.XXX, CIRCA 1971 Cal. 1570 nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, silve...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 Gold Plated – 1971
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 Gold Plated – 1971 One of the rare gold-plated Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 dates back to 1971, verified by its serial number.
Gold Plate
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1603, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4083 Model Number: 1603 Serial number: 297**** Condition: 8 - Good condition Age: 1971 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial 1971 or 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This vintage classic Rolex Datejust has a custom made pink diamond dial made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi" / "Pan am, Box & Papers, Year 1971, Super Provenance..
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Included with this GMT Master 1675 is inner and outer box, Your Rolex Oyster booklet, Rolex GMT Master booklet, chronometer swing tag, Important Reminder tag (wind your watch), Rolex...
Rolex 18kt. Gold Man's President with Original Factory Black Dial from 1971
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 26 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Black Dial with Baton Mark...
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Watch with Thunderbird Bezel from 1971 or 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1625 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt.
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex 1601, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3551 Model: 1601 Serial: 321**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1971 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Manauals Movement: Automatic Case: 18...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Two-Tone Oyster Perpetual with Original Strap and Buckle circa 1971 or 72
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This appears to be a nearly new watch from 1971. Impressively, it is still fitted with an original Rolex strap and buckle and it comes with an original R...
Rolex 18 Karat Rare Rose Gold President Day Date from 1971 or 1972 Ref. 1805
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Ref. 1805 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: 44 mm X 36 mm CIRCA: 1971 / 1972 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perp...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.
Stainless Steel
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7944 Watch - SS & Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.
Gold, Stainless Steel
Tudor Oyster Prince steel Sports Presentation Watch
By Tudor
Located in Chicago, IL
Steel riveted solid Oyster link Rolex bracelet with fold over clasp, stamped Rolex, with Rolex emblem and dated 1971.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch Ref. 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Dating to 1971, this stainless steel automatic watch features the clean, balanced proportions of the Rolex Oyster case, offering a refined presence that remains highly wearable today.
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master "Pepsi" Reference 1675
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1971 Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" is an iconic pilot's watch introduced in 1959.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Blue Dial Datejust Watch from 1971 or 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1601 CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 / 1972 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Cal. 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Ori...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silvered...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Date with Box and Original Papers, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Ref. 1505 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt.
Rolex 18 Karat White Gold Dress Watch with Diamond Bezel, circa 1970-1971
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Diamond Dress Watch / Ref. 687 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
1971 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 34MM Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Mens Material: Stainless Steel Band Width: 18.5mm Band Length: 7.50 inches Weight: 49.10 Gent's stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watch with original box.
Steel, Stainless Steel
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets.
Stainless Steel
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.