Rolex Datejust 28mm Rose Gold Steel Chocolate Diamond Star Dial Watch 279171
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with original box and papers. 5 years warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Star
NEW 2024 Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Steel Chocolate Diamond Star Dial Watch 279171
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new watch. 2024 Card. Box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
ROLEX Ladies Datejust SS Steel & Diamond Watch - Original Papers & Warranty
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. ...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - SS, 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. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K 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. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1967 Rolex Vintage Mens Datejust Ref. 1601 Watch with Pie Pan Dial - SS & Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund & Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Cluster Diamond Ring Rolex Shoulders 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Total Weight: 18.1 Grams Center Stone: Roundish Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Star Sapphire Measurements: 9mm x 8mm x 3....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Custom Watch Bezels, Dials & Diamond Commissions for Rolex, Cartier, Hublot
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Custom Bezels, Dials & Fine Gemstone Commissions for Watches Rock N Gold Creations specializes in bespoke watch commissions for many of the world's finest timepieces, including ...
Category
2010s American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
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ROLEX "Star Dial" Rare Vintage Yellow Gold 1940's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch is in the same category of importance historically as many other models with much more assertive prices. "Star" dials were reserved only for the most celebrated and finest...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
ROLEX Important Yellow Gold "Three Star" Dial Precision Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch is in the same category of importance historically as many other models with much more assertive prices. "Star" dials were reserved only for the most celebrated and finest...
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
18K Rose Gold 1950's Extremely Rare 'Star Dial' by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
'Star Dial,' Rare vintage 18K Rose Gold Rolex, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold French Retro Star Dial Bracelet Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A unique and truly beautiful object, created by hand in France in the 1940s. The style and conception of the associated bracelet are exceptional, with a luxurious hand and smooth art...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1969 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - SS
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. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1968 ROLEX Cellini Classic Vintage Ladies 18K White Gold Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Crown Collection 69238 President Datejust Watch - 18K Gold, Diamond
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 via other online sites wi...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1938 Rolex Art Deco Vintage Mens Tonneau Ref. 3892 Watch - Chromium
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. ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Metal
1946 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - SS
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. ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch
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 via other online sites wi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K 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. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
1938 Rolex Early Oyster Chronometer Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K 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. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1945 Rolex Rare Hooded Bubbleback Ref. 3065, Gold & SS - Original with Warranty
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 via other online sites wi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
1971 Rolex ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold
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1971 Rolex ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
1964 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Mens Watch with Rare Underline Dial 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Precision 1940's Vintage Platinum "Star Dial" ladies Watch Extremely Rare
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Precision 1940's Vintage Platinum "Star Dial" ladies Watch Extremely Rare Vintage Ladies Rolex Diamond & Platinum Watch - Mechanical movement.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 67197 Watch - 18K Gold, MOP & Diamonds
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. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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1970 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Domino's Pizza Watch - SS
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. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
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. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Blue Star Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Datejust Ref. 1601 Blue Star CASE screwed case, yellow-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, 5.0 mio., d=35mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1570, automatic, chronometer, date D...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 279161 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chocolate brown dial with original Rolex factory star-shaped diamond hour markers, with a diamond-set Roman numeral at XI.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Pink Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 279171 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pink dial with original Rolex factory star-shaped diamond hour markers. Original Rolex factory diamond set Roman numeral at the 9 o' clock.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Star Dial Bubbleback Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Precision Watch Rare Factory Star Dial with Star Hour Markers and Dagger Markers.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 28mm 279384RBR Diamond Bezel Silver Star Roman Dial Box Papers
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Rolex Datejust 28mm 279384RBR Diamond Bezel Silver Star Roman Dial Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pristine condition Rolex Datejust 28mm (reference 279384RBR) is a refined timepiece that exemplifies Rolex's commitment to blending classic design with luxurious craftsmanship.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
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By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
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Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
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By Piaget
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Omega 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies 1950's Dress Watch with 1 Carat of Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
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By Rolex
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By Boucheron
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By Piaget
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1990s European Wrist Watches
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Rolex Star For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the rolex star you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 352 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rolex star from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex star can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also radiant cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex star, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
How Much is a Rolex Star?
The price for a rolex star starts at $1,554 and tops out at $31,512 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,900.
Rolex for sale on 1stDibs
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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
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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