Antique Rare Rolex Prince 9CT Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1930s
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Prince. A very rare 9ct yellow gold dress pocket watch C1930s Dial: The excellent silver
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1920s Rolex 9ct Pink Gold Cushion Watch – Hand-Wound – 28mm x 22mm
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
A rare and elegant example of early 20th-century horology, this 1920s Rolex Cushion watch is
Gold, 9k Gold
Rolex Vintage 9ct Rose Gold – 26mm – Manual Wind – 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage 9ct Rose Gold – 26mm – Manual Wind – 1938 From a time before formal reference
Rose 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
Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow
Vintage Rolex 9ct Gold Watch. c.1949
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage Rolex watch dates to the 1949s. The 9 carat yellow gold case is 30mm in
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 9ct Gold Watch. c.1949
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage Rolex watch dates to the 1949s. The 9 carat yellow gold case is 30mm in
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s comes this beautiful Rolex watch The 9 carat yellow gold case is a rectangle
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Rolex Watch, c.1950s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Rolex watch dates to the 1950s. The 9 carat yellow gold case is 33.5mm in diameter
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Oyster "Rolex Royal" by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
9ct Yellow Gold Oyster Royal by Rolex - Extremely rare 9ct Yellow Gold & "Bowtie" Dial, Manual wind
9k Gold
Rolex Vintage Precision 9ct Coin Edged Honeycomb Dial
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Precision in 9 carat yellow gold. Features a rare silver honeycomb dial with
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Yellow Gold 1940's Oversized 'Shock-Resisting' Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
9ct Yellow Gold 1940's Oversized 'Shock-Resisting' Rolex - 37mm 9ct Yellow Gold Case, Extremely
9k Gold
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H 1.34 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Vintage Rolex Precision 9ct Yellow Gold Manual Wind 1960s Serviced
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
vintage 1960s Rolex Precision in 9ct yellow gold, this classic dress watch showcases timeless elegance
Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex Prima 2692, Manually Wound, 9ct Yellow Gold, Patination Yr 1936
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Rolex watches. A period leather strap with tang buckle (used) is fitted and this lovely inter-war art
Rolex A 9CT Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Observatory Quality Pocketwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex 43mm A 9ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Observatory Quality Pocket Watch C1930s with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 9ct. Solid Rose Gold British Hallmarked Ladies "Campaign" Style from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: W.W. 1 Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 9CT
Ladies Rolex Prima Ref 2692, Manual Wind, 9ct Yellow Gold Case, c1936
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Rolex watches. A period leather strap with tang buckle (used) is fitted and this lovely inter-war art
Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 Ct Gold
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 ct Gold We are proud to offer you this very good Rolex
Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s comes this beautiful Rolex watch The 9 carat yellow gold case is a rectangle
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Dress Watch 9ct Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 32mm 9ct yellow gold Cushion wristwatch by Rolex. Featuring a white enamel dial with arabic
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 9Ct, Ladies Hand Made Watch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Wire Lugs METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex 9Ct. English Market Ladies Watch with Original Cartouche Dial, 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex 9 Ct Yellow Gold Ladies Early Wristwatch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Series METAL / MATERIAL: 9CT. Yellow
Rolex 9Ct. Rose Gold Art Deco Watch from 1915 in the Campaign Style
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Reference 374 METAL
Rolex- Rolco 9ct Dress Watch circa 1930's with Original Bamboo Ladder Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolco by Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Reference 797 METAL
Rolex 9CT Solid Gold Prince Model Watch with Rare H Birks & Sons Dial circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model / Drs. Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Gold
An Art Deco 9ct Gold Ladies Rolex Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic vintage Art Deco ladies 9ct gold wristwatch. The watch featured a hexagonal
Gold
Rolex 9Ct. English Market Art Deco Ladies Rolex from 1920's with Enamel Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style with Wire Lugs METAL
Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Made for the British Commonwealth, circa 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Gold
Vintage Rolex 9ct Gold Precision 4747 Dress Watch, Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful vintage 9ct gold Rolex manual dress watch dating from the 1950s. A wonderful piece of
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' cocktail watch which can be dated back to the 1950's. The watch f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$43,177Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A diamond and platinum brooch by Cartier, circa 1900. This elegant brooch by Cartier dates from the turn of the last century and is in beautiful condition for its age. The brooch t...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. Cartier Pillar Dial ARGENT Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Rare Pillar Dial. Comes with a new leather band Quartz Movement New batt...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case, original and unpolished, original Oyster Crown. Automatic, self winding ...
Steel
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Rare Gray and White Dial with Quartz m...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...
Gold Plate
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
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
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...
14k 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.