Maker
Rolex
Swiss watch manufacturer known for waterproof cases and tool watches.
- Kind
- watch manufacturer
- Country
- Switzerland
- Active
- 1905 – present
Entries are linked to a maker only where the museum or collection record names that maker; attributed, workshop and uncertain names are not linked.
Published entries
32
Individual types and documented families
With photographs
100%
32 with a credited real-object photo
Dated span
1920 – 2025
27 entries with their own date
Verified or well documented
0
Highest two confidence levels
Catalogue entries (32)
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WatchMuseum.org
pocket watches
Art Deco 18k Solid Gold Rolex Pocket Watch - 1920’s
1920
This double hunter pocket watch features an 18k gold case measuring 48 mm in diameter, made by the Dennison Watch Case Company. The case is engraved on both sides and bears English hallmarks for Birmingham dating to circa 1923, along with case number 265632 on both lids and an interior inscription reading "May March…
Partial type record
WatchMuseum.org
pocket watches
Rolex Prince Imperial Observatory Quality Bi-Colour Gold Dress Pocket Watch - 1931
1931
A Swiss 1931 Rolex Prince Imperial dress pocket watch measuring 44 mm in diameter. The round case is constructed from 9ct bi-colour gold with a plain snap back bearing Glasgow import hallmarks. Its two-tone satin silver dial features an offset time dial at twelve o'clock with Arabic numerals and batons, positioned a…
Partial type record
Auction house “Dorotheum”, via Invaluable
wristwatches
Rolex Submariner
from 1953
The Rolex Submariner is a line of sports diving wristwatches manufactured by Rolex as part of the brand's Professional collection. Designed to withstand water and corrosion, the model commenced production in 1953 and was presented to the public at the 1954 Basel Watch Fair. It was the first watch certified waterproo…
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Carolyn Maria Adams
wristwatches
Rolex — Milgauss
1960–2014 (sampled references)
Milgauss is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 1960 to 2014. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 1580 and Rolex caliber 3131, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 38.5–40 mm,…
Partial type record
WatchMuseum.org
pocket watches
Rolex Cellini 18karat white gold and diamond wind pocket watch - 1970’s
1970
This open-face keyless wind pocket watch, produced by Rolex in Switzerland during the 1970s, features a round 18-karat white gold case measuring 36 mm in diameter and weighing 35 grams. The case is decorated with 48 brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.92 carats, graded with VS1 clarity and G color. The silver dial di…
Partial type record
Auction house “Fernando”, via Invaluable
wristwatches
Rolex — Day-Date 36
1978–2024 (sampled references)
Day-Date 36 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 1978 to 2024. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3155, Rolex caliber 3055 and Rolex caliber 3255, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date, day and chronometer. The sampled references rec…
Partial type record
John Torcasio
wristwatches
Rolex — Sea-Dweller
1988–2022 (sampled references)
Sea-Dweller is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 1988 to 2022. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3135 and Rolex caliber 3235, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, chronometer and date. The sampled references record case diameters of 40–…
Partial type record
Thierry Mostra-store, via Wikimedia Commons
wristwatches
Rolex — Explorer
2001–2023 (sampled references)
Explorer is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2001 to 2023. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3130 and Rolex caliber 3230, with functions including hours, minutes and seconds. The sampled references record case diameters of 36–40 mm, cases in stainl…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Cellini
2005–2015 (sampled references)
Cellini is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2005 to 2015. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3132, Rolex caliber 7040-1 and Rolex caliber 3165, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, chronometer, small seconds and date. The sampled refere…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Day-Date II
2008–2015 (sampled references)
Day-Date II is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2008 to 2015. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3156, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date, day and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 41 mm, cases in plati…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Datejust II
2009–2017 (sampled references)
Datejust II is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2009 to 2017. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3136, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 41 mm, heights of 12 mm, c…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Yacht-Master
2012–2022 (sampled references)
Yacht-Master is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2012 to 2022. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3135 and Rolex caliber 3235, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, chronometer and date. The sampled references record case diameters of 40…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Day-Date 40
2015–2026 (sampled references)
Day-Date 40 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2015 to 2026. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3255, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date, day and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 40 mm, heights of 12…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Oyster Perpetual 39
2015–2020 (sampled references)
Oyster Perpetual 39 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2015 to 2020. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3132, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 39 mm, cases in stainles…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Air-King
2016–2022 (sampled references)
Air-King is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2016 to 2022. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3131 and Rolex caliber 3230, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 40 mm, cases…
Partial type record
Alesili
wristwatches
Rolex — Daytona
2016–2026 (sampled references)
Daytona is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2016 to 2026. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 4130 and Rolex caliber 4131, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, column wheel and chronometer. The sampled references recor…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Datejust 41
2017–2026 (sampled references)
Datejust 41 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2017 to 2026. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3235, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 41 mm, cases in stainless…
Partial type record
Auction house “Artmark”, via Invaluable
wristwatches
Rolex — Lady-Datejust
2017–2021 (sampled references)
Lady-Datejust is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2017 to 2021. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 2235 and Rolex caliber 2236, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 2…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Oyster Perpetual 34
2018–2026 (sampled references)
Oyster Perpetual 34 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2018 to 2026. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3130 and Rolex caliber 2232, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 3…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Datejust 31
2020–2022 (sampled references)
Datejust 31 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2020 to 2022. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 2235 and Rolex caliber 2236, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 31…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Oyster Perpetual 26
2020 (sampled references)
Oyster Perpetual 26 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. The sampled references are recorded as produced in 2020. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 2231, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 26 mm, cases in stainless steel and water r…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Oyster Perpetual 28
2020–2026 (sampled references)
Oyster Perpetual 28 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2020 to 2026. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 2232, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 28 mm, cases in stainles…
Partial type record
Auction house “Chiswick Auctions”, via Invaluable
wristwatches
Rolex — Oyster Perpetual 31
2020–2023 (sampled references)
Oyster Perpetual 31 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2020 to 2023. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 2231 and Rolex caliber 2232, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and chronometer. The sampled references record case diameters of 3…
Partial type record
WatchBase reference listing (image usually supplied by the manufacturer)
wristwatches
Rolex — Oyster Perpetual 36
2020–2026 (sampled references)
Oyster Perpetual 36 is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2020 to 2026. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3130 and Rolex caliber 3230, with functions including hours, minutes and seconds. The sampled references record case diameters of 36 mm, cases i…
Partial type record
Entries by catalogue category
- Wristwatches27
- Pocket Watches5
Counts of published entries only. They describe this catalogue's holdings, not everything the issuer or maker produced.
Dated entries by century
- 20th century7
- 21st century20
Only the 27 entries carrying their own date to within about 150 years are counted, by the earliest year given. These are catalogue holdings, not production totals.
Materials recorded in the physical descriptions
- Gold17
- Steel15
- Platinum3
- Zinc3
An entry made of several materials is counted once under each. Materials are counted only where the description states them.
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