A Rolex may be the most instantly recognizable watch in the world, and it’s for good reason: the brand is, in many ways, the industry’s standard-bearer. In 1910, five years after its founding, Rolex produced the first watch to receive the Swiss Certificate for Chronometric Precision, and the brand has been synonymous with exacting watchmaking ever since. While it may not be the oldest watchmaker, Rolex set the template for watches as we know them today, introducing the first waterproof timepiece in 1926, inventing self-winding technology in 1931 and date displays in 1945. For almost as long as the company has existed, Rolex has been synonymous with sporting and adventure. A Rolex watch was there for the first summit of Mount Everest as well as the first dive into Mariana Trench, the deepest known point on Earth. But, of course, Rolexes are beloved for more than their utility; everyone from Winston Churchill to Steve McQueen to Roger Federer has sported them. Paul Newman, another devoted Rolex fan, wore his Daytona so often that the style — with its graphic black-and-white dial – is known among collectors as a Newman Daytona. That holy grail piece (only 2,000-3,000 models were produced with that particular design) is one of the most coveted watches in the world. But any Rolex, from the classic Datejust to the rugged Submariner, is an investment for the ages.

Rolex

Fine Watches

Dial: grey Calibre: cal. 9001 automatic, 40 jewels Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down case back Case number: Y4'473'064 Closure: black Rolex Oysterflex rubber strap and 18k pink gold folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter, strap circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee card, original invoice, instruction manual, COSC hang tag, one additional link, card holder and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 276: Sky-Dweller, Reference 326235 | A pink gold annual calendar dual time zone wristwatch | Circa 2021

sky-dweller, reference 326235 | a pink gold annual calendar dual time zone wristwatch | circa 2021

Dial: ice blue, German date Calibre: cal. 3156 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 3 2'880'586 Case: platinum, screw-down case back Case number: V'625'931 Closure: platinum Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp Size: 41 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee, additional matte dark grey dial with black numerals, Bucherer service papers dated July 2025, guarantee manual, COSC hang tag, hang tag, card holder and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 224: Day-Date II, Reference 218206 | A platinum wristwatch day, date and bracelet | Circa 2009

day-date ii, reference 218206 | a platinum wristwatch day, date and bracelet | circa 2009

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: D'114'393 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 3'037'118 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex product literature, 'COSC' hang tag and 1000 feet anchor guarantee chain

View 1 of Lot 299: Submariner 'Red Feet First', Reference 1680 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1972

submariner 'red feet first', reference 1680 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1972

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: D'489'236 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 5'452'606 Closure: stainless steel Rolex buckle Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee, leather bifold with product literature, COSC tag and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 295: GMT-Master, Reference 1675 | A yellow gold dual time wristwatch with date | Circa 1978

gmt-master, reference 1675 | a yellow gold dual time wristwatch with date | circa 1978

Dial: gold Calibre: cal. 1600 manual winding, 19 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back Case number: 6'925'116 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet and folding clasp Size: 27 mm x 36 mm (width x length), bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex service warranty card dated 2019

View 1 of Lot 232: Cellini, Reference 4350/8 | A yellow gold  wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1981

cellini, reference 4350/8 | a yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1981

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3285 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 7T'7F3'244 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 6L'820'2N5 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee, instruction manual, card holder, COSC hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 227: GMT-Master II 'Batgirl', Reference 126710BLNR | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2019

gmt-master ii 'batgirl', reference 126710blnr | a stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2019

Dial: cream Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Movement number: 0'387'503 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: M'834'035 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm (including additional link) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee, service guarantee and invoice dated July 2019, instruction manual, product literature, COSC hang tag, Rolex Daytona hang tag, card holder, one additional link and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 230: Daytona, Reference 116528 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2007

daytona, reference 116528 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 2007

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3285 automatic, 31 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 0L'964'694 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, COSC hang tag card holder and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 225: GMT-Master II 'Sprite', Reference 126720VTNR | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2022

gmt-master ii 'sprite', reference 126720vtnr | a stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2022

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 163'728 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: A'151'615 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, document holder, COSC hang tag, numbered hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 292: Daytona 'Zenith', Reference 16518 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | Circa 1998

daytona 'zenith', reference 16518 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | circa 1998

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3130 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 3'934'130 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: Y'327'557 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual and presentation box

View 1 of Lot 337: Submariner, Reference 14060M | A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2002

submariner, reference 14060m | a stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2002

Dial: blue black gradient Calibre: cal. 3135 automatic, 31 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 1N'1E9'826 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 44 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 210 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex warranty card, instruction manual, document holder and presentation box

View 1 of Lot 336: Deepsea Sea-Dweller, Reference 116660 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and bracelet made to commemorate James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge | Circa 2015

deepsea sea-dweller, reference 116660 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and bracelet made to commemorate james cameron's deepsea challenge | circa 2015

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 4160 automatic, 42 jewels Movement number: C 0'359'041 Case: 18k white gold and platinum, screw-down case back Case number: M'439'055 Closure: 18k white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 44 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex instruction manual, COSC hang tag, card holder and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 278: Yacht-Master II, Reference 116689  | A white gold regatta countdown chronograph wristwatch with platinum bezel and bracelet | Circa 2020

yacht-master ii, reference 116689 | a white gold regatta countdown chronograph wristwatch with platinum bezel and bracelet | circa 2020

Important Watches

Dial: blue aventurine hardstone Calibre: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 1'753'553 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 9'884'843 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp Size: 35 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 38: Day-Date, Reference 18038 | A  yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and blue aventurine hardstone dial | Circa 1985

day-date, reference 18038 | a yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and blue aventurine hardstone dial | circa 1985

Dial: brown tropical Calibre: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 5'120'490 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: R'744'008 Closure: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Purchase invoice from Bucherer dated May 2022, Rolex literature booklet, and travel pouch

View 1 of Lot 294: GMT-Master II, Reference 16713 | A yellow gold and stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1988

gmt-master ii, reference 16713 | a yellow gold and stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1988

Dial: champagne, diamonds Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: DD'792'459 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 2'568'735 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 231: Day-date, Reference  1803 | A yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | Circa 1970

day-date, reference 1803 | a yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | circa 1970

Dial: meteorite Calibre: cal. 3285 automatic, 31 jewels Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back Case number: 9R'368'5L1 Closure: 18k white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm (including additional link) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Bucherer original invoice, Rolex guarantee card, instruction manual, card holder, one additional link, numbered hang tag, 'COSC' hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 223: GMT-Master II 'Pepsi', Reference  126719BLRO | A white gold dual time zone wristwatch with date, bracelet and meteorite dial | Circa 2025

gmt-master ii 'pepsi', reference 126719blro | a white gold dual time zone wristwatch with date, bracelet and meteorite dial | circa 2025

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3135 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 5'259'847 Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: L'439'252 Closure: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 296: Submariner, Reference 16613 | A stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet and date | Circa 1989

submariner, reference 16613 | a stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet and date | circa 1989

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 13'878 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back rare 200 graduation bezel Case number: R'782'981 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Guarantee and travel pouch

View 1 of Lot 293: Daytona 'Zenith Floating dial with tropical matted subdials', Reference 16520  | A military stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and "Magnolia" insignia  | Circa 1987 

daytona 'zenith floating dial with tropical matted subdials', reference 16520 | a military stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and "magnolia" insignia | circa 1987

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Movement number: T4'895'224 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 05'54P'668 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 205 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee, instruction manual, card holder, 'COSC' hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 222: Daytona, Reference 116500LN | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2018

daytona, reference 116500ln | a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 2018

Dial: blue black gradient Calibre: cal. 3235 automatic, 31 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 2E'L76'997 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size:44 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee, guarantee manual, instruction manual and card holder

View 1 of Lot 281: Sea-Dweller Deepsea, Reference 126660 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet and helium escape valve | Circa  2020

sea-dweller deepsea, reference 126660 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet and helium escape valve | circa 2020

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3075 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 1'102'947 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 8'410'140 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, product literature and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 331: GMT-Master, Reference 16750 | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1984

gmt-master, reference 16750 | a stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1984

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 1560 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: 83'727 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 1'015'394 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex presentation box and travel pouch

View 1 of Lot 297: GMT-Master ‘Long E Eagle Beak', Reference 1675 | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1964

gmt-master ‘long e eagle beak', reference 1675 | a stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1964

Dial: champagne Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: DD'493'152 Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down case back Case number: 3'523'381 Closure: 18k pink gold, screw-down case back Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 233: Day-Date, Reference 1803 | A pink gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | Circa 1973

day-date, reference 1803 | a pink gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | circa 1973

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: D'044'368 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 7'351'998 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, product literature, service invoice dated 2006, service bezel, one extra link, Oyster hang tag, COSC hang tag, card holder, travel pouch and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 298: Explorer II, Reference 1655 | A  stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet | Circa 1982 

explorer ii, reference 1655 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet | circa 1982

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3186 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 69'N47'5Y7 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 03'D5J'245 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 205 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Oyster hang tag, Guarantee manual, instruction manual, card holder and presentation box

View 1 of Lot 226: GMT-Master II, Reference 116710LN | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2013

gmt-master ii, reference 116710ln | a stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2013

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3186 automatic, 31 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: U5'47V'356 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm (including additional links) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex international guarantee card, instruction manual, hang tags, two additional links and presentation case with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 335: GMT-Master II 'Batman', Reference 116710BLNR | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2016

gmt-master ii 'batman', reference 116710blnr | a stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2016

Dial: champagne, diamonds Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Movement number: C0'019'071 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: P'618'310 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 205 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Bucherer service guarantee card dated May 2018, Rolex service guarantee card dated May 2018, copy of service invoice and Dorotheum Certificate

View 1 of Lot 228: Daytona, Reference 116528 | A yellow and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2000

daytona, reference 116528 | a yellow and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 2000

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3235 automatic, 31 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 4Q'A14'647 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 205 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee, instruction manual, card holder, COSC hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 280: Submariner, Reference 126610LN | A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2021

submariner, reference 126610ln | a stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2021

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Movement number: 58'3Q3'900 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 44'M7W'286 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 200 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex international guarantee card, instruction manual and presentation case with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 333: Daytona, Reference 116520 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2016

daytona, reference 116520 | a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 2016

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3175 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 6'759'824 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: S'310'133 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 205 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, service warranty dated April 2019, instruction manual, product literature, numbered hang tag, COSC hang tag, document holder and presentation case with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 332: GMT-Master, Reference 16700 | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1993

gmt-master, reference 16700 | a stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1993

Dial: mother of pearl, diamonds Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Movement number: C0'241'722 Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back Case number: Z'086'445 Closure: 18k white gold Rolex folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, document holder, numbered hang tag, notepad, pink scarf, presentation box with outer packaging and associated rubber strap Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap. The notepad derived from endangered species will not be shipped with the watch. Please note that Sotheby's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or a sale's cancellation.

View 1 of Lot 229: Daytona, Reference 116519 | A white gold chronograph wristwatch diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial | Circa 2006

daytona, reference 116519 | a white gold chronograph wristwatch diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial | circa 2006

Dial: white dial with Arabic numeral indexes

Dial: white dial with Arabic numeral indexes Calibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 55'397 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: E'955'954 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm Signed: case. dial and movement Accessories: Rolex instruction manual, Oyster booket, calendar card for 1990 and 1991, document holder, hang tag, COSC hang tag, presentation box with outer packaging and Ravagnani Expertise

View 1 of Lot 291: Daytona 'Zenith', Reference 16520 | A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and test dial | Circa 1990

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