Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523.
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC coating and bezel have been customized aftermarket.
Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC coating and Dial have been customized aftermarket.
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch with Yellow Gold Bezel 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC coating hasbeen customized aftermarket.
Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Rolex Platinum Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
Model: Cosmograph Daytona Movement: Self-Winding Caliber 4130 Circa: 2010s Case: 40mm Case Material: Platinum Dial Color: Ice Blue Complications: Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale Delive...
Platinum
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph White Gold MOP Diamond Bezel Watch 116589RBR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
An Oyster Perpetual Daytona Gents Wristwatch, mother of pearl dial set with round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with approximately 124 round cu...
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Rare Champagne Mark I Floating Dial 16523
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Men's Wristwatch, rare Mark I floating champagne dial with applied hour markers, 30-min...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Stainless Steel & Gold Rare Mark I Dial B&P 16523
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Men's Wristwatch, rare Mark I floating champagne dial with applied hour markers, 30 min...
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster, 40 MM, YELLOW GOLD The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers.
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster, 40 MM, YELLOW GOLD The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers.
Unavailable
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct Everose gold, with a black and pink dial and an Oyster bracelet, features an 18 ct Everose gold bezel with engraved tachymetric scal...
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN-0001 White
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA OYSTER, 40 MM, OYSTER STEEL - The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers.
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505-0014 Metorite Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
THIS OYSTER PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA IN 18 CT EVEROSE GOLD, WITH A METEORITE AND BLACK DIAL AND AN OYSTER BRACELET, FEATURES AN 18 CT EVEROSE GOLD BEZEL WITH ENGRAVED TACHYMETRIC...
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Watch with Patrizzi Dial & Zenith Movement
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH WATCH W/ DEEP PATRIZZI DIAL & ZENITH MOVEMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION: If you are looking for a classic yet unique watch to make a statement, look no further th...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 1.66 in
Rare Vintage Rolex Daytona Cosmograph w/ Zenith Movement SS & White Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ONE MEN’S ORIGINAL EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ROLEX VINTAGE DAYTONA WITH THE ZENITH MOVEMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION: This is a rare vintage men’s Rolex Daytona watch with the Zenith movement. ...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 0.48 in W 1.74 in
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 18k White Gold w/ Black Mother of Pearl Tahitian Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX Daytona Cosmograph 18K White Gold Chronometer with Black Mother of Pearl Tahitian Dial The joy of wearing a piece of art on your wrist is within reach when you grab this Rolex...
White Gold
Unavailable
Rolex Daytona 116568BR
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, Yellow gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 40 mm MATERIAL 18 ct Yellow gold BEZEL Fixed,...
Unavailable
Rolex Daytona 116508 Green
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 40MM, Yellow Gold, Green Dial Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster, 40 MM, YELLOW GOLD The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was designed to ...
Unavailable
2022 Rolex Daytona 116505
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct Everose gold, with a black and pink dial and an Oyster bracelet, features an 18 ct Everose gold bezel with engraved tachymetric scal...
Unavailable
2022 Rolex Daytona 116500LN-0001
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
THIS OYSTER PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA IN OYSTERSTEEL WITH A WHITE DIAL AND AN OYSTER BRACELET, FEATURES A BLACK CERACHROM BEZEL WITH TACHYMETRIC SCALE.
Unavailable
2022 Rolex Daytona 116519LN-0025
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
THIS OYSTER PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA IN 18 CT WHITE GOLD WITH A BLACK, DIAMOND-SET DIAL AND AN OYSTERFLEX BRACELET, FEATURES A BLACK CERACHROM BEZEL WITH TACHYMETRIC SCALE.
ROLEX White Gold and Diamond Automatic Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, NY
Rolex White Gold and Diamond Daytona Rolex, Ref. 116589, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Cosmograph, Daytona, automatic, water-resistant, 18k white go...
Rolex Daytona, 116500ln-0002, UNWORN Watch, 2022, B+P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Make: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Reference: 116500LN-0002 Diameter: 40 mm Case material: Oystersteel Dial color: Black Bezel Type: Black monobloc Cerachrom bezel in ceramic with...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona, 116500LN-0001, Unworn Watch, 2022, B+P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Make: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Reference: 116500LN-0001 Diameter: 40 mm Case material: Oystersteel Dial color: White Bezel Type: Black monobloc Cerachrom bezel in ceramic with...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona, 116503-0004, UNWORN Watch, 2022, B+P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Professional watch Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40 mm, Oystersteel and yellow gold, Ref# 116503-0004 - luxury, elegance and practicality.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 40 Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct yellow gold, with white mother-of-pearl, diamond-set dial, and an Oyster bracelet, features an 18 ct yellow gold bezel with engraved...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Model 116505
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct rose gold, with white mother-of-pearl, diamond-set dial, and an Oyster bracelet, features an 18 ct rose gold bezel with engrav...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Platinum Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
Model: Cosmograph Daytona Movement: Self-Winding Caliber 4130 Circa: 2010s Case: 40mm Case Material: Platinum Dial Color: Ice Blue Complications: Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale Delive...
Platinum
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18kt Everose Gold Ceramic Chronograph Croc Strap
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is resolutely dedicated to those who enjoy the finer things in life.
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18kt Everose Gold Ceramic Chronograph Croc Strap
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is resolutely dedicated to those who enjoy the finer things in life.
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph 18k White Gold Blue Dial 116509
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct white gold, with a bright blue dial and an Oyster bracelet, features an 18 ct white gold bezel with engraved tachymetric scale.
White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 16518, Daytona Model
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
Built to last, these watches are characterized by their distinctive and timeless aesthetic. The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is designed for car and speed enthusiasts.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Pink Gold Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Rose Gold Absolutely Stunning Watch Ref. No.: 116505 Movement: Automatic Case Material: Pink gold Bracelet Material: Pink Gold Year: 201...
18k Gold
Rolex Gold Diamond Sapphire Daytona Cosmograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch 116599SA, pave set diamond dial with applied arabic numbers, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, small seconds at 6 0'clock, ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Black Ceramic Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, white dial with applied hour markers, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, small seconds at 6 0'clock, 12 hour rec...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116519 18k White Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph 116519. 18k white gold 40mm case with an 18k white gold tachymeter bezel.
White 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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