Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs.Stainless Steel Watch with Jubilee Band 16030 This watch is in like new condition. It h...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2009 Rolex Datejust 31 178344 Purple Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Oyster Bracelet Bo
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are present this 2009 Rolex Datejust 31, reference 178344, featuring a striking Purple Roman dial accented with a diamond marker at 6 o’clock.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Steel Oyster Band Diamond/Emerald Bezel Silver Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 178240 Pink Stick Dial Oyster SS Watch Diamond & Ruby Bezel New
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Pink Stick Dial Oyster SS Watch Diamond & Ruby Bezel New Style 178240
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex Champagne String 31 Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS +Side Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Champagne String 31 Datejust 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel 68173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Two Tone Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Men's Watch with Custom Natural Diamonds Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Men's Watch with Custom Natural Diamonds Oyster Band 126303 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Pink String 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Pink String 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel & Lugs Watch 16030 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Watch 116231
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Black Dial Watch 116231 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Navy Roman 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Band Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex Navy Roman 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Band+ Bezel & Lugs Watch 16030.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Black Diamond Dial Oyster Band 178243
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We are a premiere distributor of pre-owned and new watches, where we guarantee complete authenticity and corresponding aesthetic to all of our timepieces. We guarantee the watch you ...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning iconic classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust diamond automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Pink Pearl Track Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex Pink Pearl Track 31mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel & Lugs 68274 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Pearl Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Pearl 31mm Datejust 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel 68273 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches,...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 4.8ct Diamond Roman Dial Bezel Oyster Steel Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust II 116300 in stainless steel features an Aftermarket diamond dial with black Roman numerals and a 4.8ct Aftermarket diamond bezel.
Diamond, Steel
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Striking luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch Diamond Bezel 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and Everose gold
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41mm in Oystersteel and Everose gold features a slate dial and an Oyster bracelet. Model 126331 Spetial Edition *We can have it new or second hand You can r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Dark Grey Color Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Dark Grey Color Dial with Diamond Accent Jubilee Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet Side 68274 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Black String RT 26 Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Black String RT 26 Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Diamond Bezel 69173 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel Oyster Band Steel Watch 179160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Series: Datejust Model: 179160 Case Diameter: 26 mm Bracelet: Oyster band; stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Index Carat Weight: 1.20 carats in tota...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette & Round Diamonds 36mm Watch 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,712Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, dare to dazzle with this gorgeous timepiece from Rolex.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, for the bold, a fine addition to your collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 2 Two Tone Oyster Watch with Wimbledon Grey and Green Dial 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 2 41mm Two Tone Oyster Watch with Wimbledon Grey and Green Dial Diamond Bezel 116333
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Blue Index Dial with Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Lady-Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Blue Index Dial with Diamond Bezel Oyster 178240 Genuine Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel with factory dial and custom diamond bezel.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Lady's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex "Oyster Perpetual DateJust" lady's wristwatch, circa 1979 Automatic, circular red dial with dark burnt edges and applied aftermarket diamond markers, sweep seconds and cyclops...
Diamond
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.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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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.
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