Vintage 1972 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 Two Tone Silver Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Original Rolex Proposition The Oyster Perpetual is the foundation of the modern Rolex catalog.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,600Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Rolex Oyster 6246 36mm Dial Small Seconds Manual Wind Watch Circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster ref. 6246, originally produced in the mid-1950s and factory serviced and recased by Rolex in 1972.
Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 Two Tone 18K Gold Champagne Dial 31mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 1972 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6551 in two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, featuring a champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, gold stick hands, a fluted y...
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Stainless Steel Watch Gray Dial, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 3.1 million circa 1972.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Shell Top Oyster Perpetual Date Watch From 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date / Ref. 1550 METAL / MATERIAL: Steel w/ Solid Gold Shell Top DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1972 /...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold Shell Series in New Condition, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell / Gold Filled / Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 40mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1972 MO...
Gold
ROLEX For Tiffany, Oyster Perpetual DateJust Men's Watch, C 1972
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare, collectible stainless steel, with white gold bezel Rolex for Tiffany, Oyster Perpetual DateJust watch for men, Circa 1972.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Black Dial circa, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1005 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Solid White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / S...
Stainless Steel
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Prince Cotton Bowl Wristwatch, 1972
By Tudor
Located in Chicago, IL
Tudor By Rolex 1972 Oyster Prince model, Cotton Bowl Classic Wrist Watch. 34 MM Stainless Steel Water Proof Case 25 jewel Automatic, self winding movement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426 Linen Dial Vintage Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1972 Rolex Oyster Precision Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, this choice one owner fresh to market Watch is in Excellent, near unworn condition, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case.
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1972 Rolex Reference 1603 Datejust Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case with fluted Bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Blue Grey Dial Steel Automatic Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1002 Year: 1972 Serial number: 35xxxxx Reference: C03649 Case: 34mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back st...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone with Rare Vertical Grained Gold Dial from 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1005 METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & 14Kt.
Rolex Stainless Steel Thunderbird Bezel Date Oyster Bracelet Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 1501 / Oyster Perpetual Date CIRCA: 1972 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 26 Jewels / 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Blue Diamond Dial / Baton Hands DI...
Rolex Two-Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1601 from 1972 with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Ref 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm x 36mm MOVEMENT /...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1601 from 1972 with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Thunderbird Bezel Watch, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Thunderbird Bezel CIRCA: 1972 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 26 jewel / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Original, Char...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 1601 serial no 3.1 million circa 1972. 36mm diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1501, serial number 3.1, circa 1972. 34mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 with Blue Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1972 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial with Applied Steel Bar/Baton Markers with Black Inlay with Original Rolex Stainless Steel ...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Ref 5500, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Airking ref 5500 stainless steel serial # 3.2 million circa 1972. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref 1501, serial 3.4 million, circa 1972. 34mm diameter case with engine-turned bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, Ref. 1002, serial number 3.1 million, circa 1972. 34mm diameter bezel with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Linen Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 3.4 million circa 1972.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1503, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref# 1503 serial # 3.0 million circa 1972.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.99 in Dm 0.99 in
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6719 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady's Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 6719 serial # 3.3 million circa 1972. 25 mm diameter Oyster case with wide 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1005 Champagne Dial Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm reference 1005 champagne dial, fluted bezel, and set in 14k yellow gold. Fitted with a vintage Rolex jubilee bracelet made in Mexico. Made with a...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dial with Gold Baton Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
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. Produced from the late 1950s through the late 1970s, it defined the modern dress watch with a combi...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...
Gold
Genuine Rolex 6516 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k and Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6516. Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. 18k Yellow gold b...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$25,500
W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Old Money Energy In Watch Form This Rolex comes from a period when the Day Date was still treated as a daily watch, not a safe queen. Yellow gold case, fluted bezel, President brace...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
14k Gold
Rolex circa 1980 Montre 36 mm Acier Or Oyster Perpetual Date Steel Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 36mm watch, circa 1980, in steel and yellow gold; automatic movement, gold dial with baton markers, smooth yellow gold bezel, yellow gold signed crown, an...
Gold, Steel
Vintage Rolex OP Date 34mm 14k Gold Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in 14K yellow gold featuring 34mm case with a champagne dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet. Reference 1503 with automatic movement, rec...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Royal 6426 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Purity In Hand-Wound Form The Oyster Royal is Rolex at its most fundamental. It combines the brand's legendary water-resistant case with a reliable manual-wind movement, creating a ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Roman Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Two-Tone Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined the modern dress watch, and the reference 16013 is a cornerstone of its history. Produced from the late 1970s ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Oversized "Ovatoni" with Original Dial from Mid-1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ovatoni / Reference 6075 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
Vintage ROLEX Oyster Watch. Rolex ref 4365. 1940s Gold Capped Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Mens Watch Just underwent Full Service - Ready To Go Stainless Steel Case that is Gold Filled Capped ref.4365 Circa 1946 Condition: Windup Movement. Runs we...
Stainless Steel
$7,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage treasure, rare 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
14k Gold
Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex ref.8940 manual wind jumbo dress watch, c.1960s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex...
18k Gold
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Sold|$2,306
W 1.34 in L 1.46 in
1968 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Shiraz Wine Dial Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch
By Record Watch Co
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous mid-century Record Watch Company Datafix Triple Date Moon Phase Cal 107C Reference 257. Steel Men's watch in Acier Case #13321, size 35mm, with an attractive copper color fa...
Steel
OWNED BY MARTIN SHEEN - Savoy Icon Massive Mens Rose Gold Tone Diver's Watch
By Savoy 1
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Rose Gold
$2,745
W 1.44 in L 1.66 in
1969 Omega Seamaster Chronometer Large Vintage Mens Cal. 751 Watch - Stainless S
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
$2,745
H 1.58 in W 1.38 in
1960's Longines Vintage Ultra Chron High-Beat Mens Watch with Papers & Tag - SS
By Longines
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Vermeil RARE Vintage 925 BORDEAUX Plated Red Dial Manual Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Vermeil Reference Number: 3058390 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual Wind Case Material: Gold Plated Silver Measurements : Case wid...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Franck Muller Master Banker Triple Time Zone Automatic Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Master Banker wristwatch featuring a stainless steel tonneau-shaped case and a silver dial with a multi-time zone display. The dial is signed “Franck Muller Genève” and...
Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies Datejust 18K Pink Gold Watch 6517 Champagne Dial #24698
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1960's Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Model: 6517 Serial: 1xxx13 ( numbers have been worn over time so full serial is not visible) This vintage Rolex ladies watch is set in 18K pink g...
18k Gold
$6,870
H 2.08 in W 1.34 in
OWNED & LOVED BY MARTIN SHEEN - Gevril Avenue of Americas Massive SS Watch, Box
By Gevril
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Nquistador 8005 L QZ Ladies Bracelet Watch - Stainless Steel
By Franck Muller
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex 6517 Oyster Perpetual Watch. Ladies ROLEX 18k Yellow Gold.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady DateJust Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1960. 18k Yellow Gold Case. 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6517. Condition: Excellent Condition fo...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 168.004– Calibre 561 – 35mm – Gold‑Plated Case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Constellation 168.004– Calibre 561 – 35mm – Gold‑Plated Case A very attractive example of the Omega Constellation reference 168.004, featuring a beautiful champagne dial with g...
Steel, Gold Plate
Cartier Cougar 887904 – 18ct Yellow Gold – 33mm – Quartz
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautifully refined and increasingly hard-to-find Cartier Cougar reference 887904, presented in solid 18ct yellow gold. Representing the Cougar at its most luxurious, this referenc...
Seiko Five Day Date Auto, Gold Plated Bezel, Steel Case, Gold Tone Dial, 1989.
By Seiko
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Seiko Five Day Date automatic is a relatively rare Five, with gold plated bezel, steel case and gold tone dial, very much an 80s watch! We date production to 1989 given t...
Blancpain Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Moonphase Diamond Women’s Watch
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Blancpain triple-calendar moonphase women’s watch featuring a diamond-set bezel and diamond hour markers. The white dial displays day, date, and month apertures along with a ...
Diamond, 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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.