Curated List

Best Watches for Small Wrists

A watch for a small wrist is mostly a question of case width, and the modern market has drifted large. This list is every watch in the catalogue whose maker states a case of 38 mm or under, from the 35 mm Casio F-91W and the 35 mm Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, through the 37 mm Seiko 5 SNKL23 and Citizen Garrison, to the 38 mm Hamilton Khaki Field in both hand-wound and automatic form. It is ordered by price band, and every card shows the maker's case size.

124 watches curated · Updated September 2026

Our Methodology

The catalogue is filtered to watches whose manufacturer-stated case width is 38 mm or less, with no price ceiling, and ordered by band from the top down. Case sizes are the makers' own figures. Lug-to-lug length matters as much as width on a small wrist; where the maker publishes it we include it in the specification line, and where it does not we say nothing rather than guess.

01
Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date Moon Phases (rose gold, blue skeleton dial)

Girard-Perregaux

Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date Moon Phases (rose gold, blue skeleton dial)

Girard-Perregaux's curved rectangle from 1945 in 18k rose gold, with a blue-tinted skeleton dial that shows the calibre GP03300 through it, a large date at twelve and a moon phase at six, on a blue alligator strap. The most expensive watch on this page. Sold on Amazon by an independent dealer.

Automatic, Girard-Perregaux calibre GP03300, 28,800 vph, 32 jewels30m (3 ATM)
02
Oysterquartz Day-Date 19018 (18k yellow gold)

Rolex

Oysterquartz Day-Date 19018 (18k yellow gold)

Rolex's own chronometer quartz in the angular integrated Day-Date case, 36mm 18k yellow gold with a champagne dial, produced 1977 to about 2001 in a total run usually put at around 25,000 Oysterquartz across all references. This unit comes with box and papers. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Quartz, Rolex Calibre 5055 (chronometer-certified)100m (10 ATM)
03
Lady-Datejust 26 (18k gold, diamond bezel and lugs, red vignette dial)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (18k gold, diamond bezel and lugs, red vignette dial)

The gold Lady-Datejust with the factory diamond bezel and diamond-set lugs: 18k yellow gold, 26mm, a red vignette dial fading to black at the edge with ten diamond markers, on the President bracelet. About 1991. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 2135, quickset date100m (10 ATM) per Rolex for the Oyster case
04
Constellation Co-Axial 38mm (18k red gold)

Omega

Constellation Co-Axial 38mm (18k red gold)

The all-gold Constellation: a 38mm 18k red gold case with the four claws and a Roman-numeral bezel, a silver sunburst dial, Omega's Co-Axial calibre 8501 behind a sapphire back, and a matching solid gold bracelet. New from an independent dealer through Amazon.

Automatic, Omega Co-Axial Calibre 8501100m (10 ATM)
05
Day-Date 18238 (18k yellow gold, blue diamond dial)

Rolex

Day-Date 18238 (18k yellow gold, blue diamond dial)

The President from the late 1980s: a 36mm 18k yellow gold Day-Date with a blue dial set with diamond hour markers, fluted bezel and President bracelet, calibre 3155 with the double quickset. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex Calibre 3155100m (10 ATM)
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Day-Date 36 "President"

Rolex

Day-Date 36 "President"

Solid 18k yellow gold from bezel to clasp, the day spelled out at twelve and the date under the cyclops: the Rolex that was never pretending to be a tool watch. The 18038 is the late-1970s to 1980s quickset generation on the President bracelet.

Automatic Caliber 3055100m (10 ATM) when new; have a vintage piece pressure-tested
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Day-Date 18038 (18k yellow gold, champagne dial, President, box and papers)

Rolex

Day-Date 18038 (18k yellow gold, champagne dial, President, box and papers)

The President: the 18038 Day-Date in 18k yellow gold with a champagne dial, fluted bezel, day at twelve and date at three, on the gold President bracelet. Calibre 3055 with quickset date, sapphire crystal; made 1978 to 1988. Box and papers included. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 3055, quickset date100m (10 ATM) per Rolex for the Oyster case
08
Datejust 31 68278 (18k yellow gold, white Roman dial)

Rolex

Datejust 31 68278 (18k yellow gold, white Roman dial)

The 31mm mid-size Datejust in solid 18k yellow gold: white dial with gold Roman numerals, fluted bezel, Cyclops date, calibre 2135 with quickset, on a gold bracelet with a hidden clasp. Box included. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex Calibre 2135100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 36 (Everose Rolesor, chocolate dial)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (Everose Rolesor, chocolate dial)

The Datejust 36 in Everose Rolesor: steel case and outer links, 18k Everose gold fluted bezel, crown and centre links, chocolate sunray dial with baton markers, on the Oyster bracelet. The listing gives no reference; it matches the 116231 or the current 126231. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Very Good.

Automatic; calibre 3135 (116231) or 3235 (126231), reference not stated100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Day-Date 1803 (18k white gold, diamond dial, President, about 1970)

Rolex

Day-Date 1803 (18k white gold, diamond dial, President, about 1970)

A vintage white gold President: the 1803 Day-Date in 18k white gold with a fluted bezel, a silver dial set with diamond markers, day at twelve and date at three, on the white gold President bracelet. Serial from about 1970; box included. The listing's movement and crystal lines describe a later reference and the copy says so. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic; Rolex calibre 1556 for the 1803 (the listing says 3055 with quickset, which is the later 18039; ask)50m (5 ATM) per Rolex for the period
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 79173 (two-tone, cacholong dial with diamond 6 and 9, box and papers)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 79173 (two-tone, cacholong dial with diamond 6 and 9, box and papers)

The two-tone Lady-Datejust 26 with a cacholong dial: white opal, with diamond-set Arabic 6 and 9 markers, in steel with an 18k yellow gold fluted bezel on the two-tone Jubilee. Calibre 2235, about 2002, box and papers included. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 2235, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Oyster Perpetual 36 126000 Celebration dial

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 36 126000 Celebration dial

The Celebration dial: the turquoise Oyster Perpetual 36 with a scatter of coloured bubbles, Rolex's 2023 party piece, in steel with a smooth bezel on the Oyster bracelet. Calibre 3230, about 70 hours, no date. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 3230100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Oyster Perpetual Date 15238 (18k yellow gold, 34mm, champagne dial)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual Date 15238 (18k yellow gold, 34mm, champagne dial)

The solid gold Oyster Perpetual Date: 34mm 18k yellow gold with a fluted bezel, champagne dial with gold batons, Cyclops date, on the gold Oyster bracelet. Calibre 3135, made from about 1988 into the 2000s. The listing calls it a Datejust; the dial says Date. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 3135, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Heritage 3660BB (18k white gold, tonneau, silver engine-turned dial)

Breguet

Heritage 3660BB (18k white gold, tonneau, silver engine-turned dial)

Breguet's curved tonneau: the Heritage 3660 in 18k white gold, a barrel-shaped case curved to the wrist with the fluted caseband, a silver hand-engine-turned dial with black Roman numerals, blued Breguet hands and small seconds at six, on a black crocodile strap. Automatic. Sold on Amazon by an independent dealer.

Automatic, Breguet calibre 532 (curved to the case)30m (3 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 69179 (white gold, yellow gold bezel, Jurassic fossil dial, Tridor President, box)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 69179 (white gold, yellow gold bezel, Jurassic fossil dial, Tridor President, box)

The three-gold Lady-Datejust: an 18k white gold 69179 case with a yellow gold fluted bezel, a grey Jurassic fossil-stone dial with ten diamonds, on the Tridor President bracelet with its white, yellow and rose gold links. Calibre 2135, serial from about 1995, box included. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 2135, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date Moon Phases skeleton 25882-11-421 (steel, blue openworked dial, bracelet)

Girard-Perregaux

Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date Moon Phases skeleton 25882-11-421 (steel, blue openworked dial, bracelet)

Girard-Perregaux's art-deco rectangle with the movement showing through: the Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date Moon Phases in steel with a blue-tinted openworked dial, a big date under twelve, a moon phase inside the small seconds at six, on a steel bracelet. Curved case and crystal, calibre GP03300 automatic. Sold on Amazon by an independent dealer.

Automatic, Girard-Perregaux calibre GP03300-0105, openworked30m (3 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Classique 5197BA (18k yellow gold, silver engine-turned dial)

Breguet

Classique 5197BA (18k yellow gold, silver engine-turned dial)

The Breguet that looks like a Breguet: the Classique 5197 in 18k yellow gold, 35.5mm and 7.35mm thin, with a hand-engine-turned silver dial, black Roman numerals, blued Breguet hands with their hollow moon tips, a date at six and the fluted caseband, on a brown crocodile strap. Calibre 591A automatic. Sold on Amazon by an independent dealer.

Automatic, Breguet calibre 591A30m (3 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date Moon Phases skeleton 25882-21-223-BF6A (black DLC steel, smoked openworked dial, alligator strap)

Girard-Perregaux

Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date Moon Phases skeleton 25882-21-223-BF6A (black DLC steel, smoked openworked dial, alligator strap)

Girard-Perregaux's art-deco rectangle in black: the Vintage 1945 XXL Large Date Moon Phases with a black DLC steel case, a smoked openworked dial with the movement showing through, a red-numeral big date under twelve, a moon phase inside the small seconds at six, on a black alligator strap with red stitching. Curved case and crystal, calibre GP03300 automatic. Sold on Amazon by an independent dealer.

Automatic, Girard-Perregaux calibre GP03300-0105, openworked30m (3 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 36 ref. 116243 (steel and 18k yellow gold, diamond-set bezel, blue wave dial with diamond 6 and 9, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 ref. 116243 (steel and 18k yellow gold, diamond-set bezel, blue wave dial with diamond 6 and 9, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The two-tone Datejust 36 with the factory diamond bezel and the blue wave dial: reference 116243, a 36mm steel Oyster case with an 18k yellow gold diamond-set bezel and gold crown, a blue dial with the wave pattern and repeating ROLEX text, diamond-set Arabic 6 and 9 with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp, with the papers and box and a V-series serial the seller dates to 2009. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with only faint marks on the caseback.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 31 78274 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, meteorite diamond dial, box and papers)

Rolex

Datejust 31 78274 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, meteorite diamond dial, box and papers)

The mid-size Datejust with a meteorite dial: 31mm steel with an 18k white gold fluted bezel, a slice of Gibeon meteorite for a dial with ten diamond markers, on the steel Oyster bracelet. Calibre 2235, about 2001, box and papers included. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 2235, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, sodalite diamond dial)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, sodalite diamond dial)

The Lady-Datejust 26 with a sodalite dial: a slice of blue stone with ten diamond markers, in steel with an 18k white gold fluted bezel on the steel Jubilee. The 79174 of about 1999 to 2010, calibre 2235. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 2235, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Oyster Perpetual 36 126000 candy pink dial

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 36 126000 candy pink dial

The candy pink Oyster Perpetual 36: Rolex's 2020 lacquer dial in steel with a smooth bezel, no date, on the Oyster bracelet, calibre 3230 with about 70 hours. The pink was dropped in 2023 at 36mm. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 3230100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 1600 (steel, smooth bezel, blue Buckley dial, about 1971, box)

Rolex

Datejust 1600 (steel, smooth bezel, blue Buckley dial, about 1971, box)

A vintage steel Datejust with the Buckley dial: painted Roman numerals on blue, the 1600 with the smooth bezel on the Jubilee bracelet, calibre 1570, from about 1971, box included. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 1570 (non-quickset date)50m (5 ATM) per Rolex for the period
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne dial with pave diamond track and Roman numerals, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne dial with pave diamond track and Roman numerals, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

A two-tone Lady-Datejust with the diamond Roman dial and its box and papers: a steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel, a champagne dial with a pave diamond track and Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp, with a V-series serial the seller dates to about 2009. WGACA calls it a 69178 at 28mm; Rolex's 69178 is a solid gold President and 28mm did not exist until 2015, so the photograph and the serial say 179173 at 26mm and the copy says to ask. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (for a 179173; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Classique Ultra Slim 5157BB/11/9V6 (18k white gold, silvered guilloche dial, black alligator strap)

Breguet

Classique Ultra Slim 5157BB/11/9V6 (18k white gold, silvered guilloche dial, black alligator strap)

The thinnest Breguet: the Classique 5157 in 38mm white gold, a silvered gold dial engine-turned by hand with a hobnail centre, black Roman numerals, two blued Breguet hands and nothing else, over an automatic movement under 2.5mm thick. Black alligator strap. Sold on Amazon by an independent dealer.

Automatic, Breguet calibre 502.3, about 2.4mm thick, off-centre rotor30m (3 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 6927 (18k yellow gold, bark-finish bezel and President bracelet, linen dial, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 6927 (18k yellow gold, bark-finish bezel and President bracelet, linen dial, pre-owned)

The 1970s gold President for women: reference 6927, a 26mm 18k yellow gold Oyster case with the bark-finish bezel, a champagne linen dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the solid gold President bracelet with bark centre links and the concealed clasp, with a 635xxxx serial the seller dates to about 1980. Calibre 2030 automatic, chronometer. The seller says sapphire; a 6927 left the factory with an acrylic crystal, so the copy says to ask. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2030, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset dateOyster case; pressure-test a 1980 watch before any water
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 31 ref. 178313 (steel and 18k yellow gold, fluted bezel set with diamonds, black diamond dial, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 31 ref. 178313 (steel and 18k yellow gold, fluted bezel set with diamonds, black diamond dial, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

The mid-size Datejust with diamonds on the bezel: reference 178313, a 31mm steel Oyster case with an 18k yellow gold fluted bezel set with diamonds, a black dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp, with the box. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The 31mm size sits between the Lady-Datejust and the 36, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with only faint caseback marks.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 36 126231 (steel and Everose gold, fluted bezel, dark dial, Oyster bracelet)

Rolex

Datejust 36 126231 (steel and Everose gold, fluted bezel, dark dial, Oyster bracelet)

The Datejust 36 in Everose Rolesor: steel with an 18k Everose gold fluted bezel, crown and bracelet centre links, a dark dial with gold batons, the date under its Cyclops, on the Oyster bracelet. Reference 126231, the current one, with the calibre 3235 and about 70 hours. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 3235, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, silver dial with diamond markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, dated warranty card, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, silver dial with diamond markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, dated warranty card, pre-owned)

The two-tone Datejust 36 with diamonds and a dated card: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a silver dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 7.5 inch wrist, with a dated warranty card. Rebag gives no reference; the layout matches the 116233 and 126233 generations and the card date would settle it. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 3135 in a 116233, 3235 in a 126233; confirm from the card)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79173 (steel and 18k yellow gold, mother-of-pearl dial with ruby markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79173 (steel and 18k yellow gold, mother-of-pearl dial with ruby markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The Lady-Datejust with the stone dial: reference 79173, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel, a white mother-of-pearl dial set with ten ruby hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, with the box and papers and a P-series serial the seller dates to about 2000. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. A factory-style gem dial with the paperwork, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179171 (steel and 18k Everose gold, white Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179171 (steel and 18k Everose gold, white Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The Everose Lady-Datejust with the white Roman dial and its paperwork: reference 179171, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k Everose gold bezel and crown, a white dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel and Everose Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp, with the box and papers and a random-format serial that puts it at 2010 or later. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with only light residue on the caseback.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 69179 (18k white gold, bark-finish bezel and President bracelet, silver tapestry dial, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 69179 (18k white gold, bark-finish bezel and President bracelet, silver tapestry dial, pre-owned)

The white gold President for women: reference 69179, a 26mm 18k white gold Oyster case with the bark-finish bezel, a silver dial with the woven tapestry texture and baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the solid white gold President bracelet with bark centre links and the concealed Crownclasp, with a 759xxxx serial the seller dates to about 1983. Calibre 2135 automatic, chronometer. The all-white-metal solid gold Lady-Datejust, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 31 ref. 178344 (steel, white gold bezel set with diamonds, chocolate Roman dial with diamond VI and IX, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 31 ref. 178344 (steel, white gold bezel set with diamonds, chocolate Roman dial with diamond VI and IX, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The 31mm Datejust with the diamond bezel and the chocolate dial: reference 178344, a 31mm steel Oyster case with an 18k white gold domed bezel set with 24 diamonds, a chocolate brown dial with Roman numerals and diamond-set VI and IX, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The quieter way to a diamond Datejust, all steel with white gold, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Oyster Perpetual 36 (steel, candy pink dial, Oyster bracelet, dated warranty card, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 36 (steel, candy pink dial, Oyster bracelet, dated warranty card, pre-owned)

The pink Oyster Perpetual, from Rebag: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a candy pink lacquer dial with baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 6.5 inch wrist, with a dated warranty card. Rebag gives no reference; the candy pink 36 is the 126000 and the card will say. Calibre 3230 automatic, chronometer, about 70 hours, 100m. The dial Rolex discontinued in 2023 and the one people search for, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Very Good.

Rolex calibre 3230, automatic, COSC Superlative Chronometer (for a 126000; confirm from the card)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179173 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne Jubilee-pattern dial with diamond markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179173 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne Jubilee-pattern dial with diamond markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Lady-Datejust with the Jubilee dial and diamonds: reference 179173, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial printed with the repeating ROLEX anniversary pattern and set with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The seller lists it as 28mm; Rolex made the 179173 as a 26mm watch. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with only faint marks on the caseback.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Tank Allongee Laniere (18k white gold case and bracelet, quartz, pre-owned)

Cartier

Tank Allongee Laniere (18k white gold case and bracelet, quartz, pre-owned)

Cartier's Tank stretched and set on a gold bracelet: the Tank Allongee Laniere, an elongated Tank case 14mm wide in 18k white gold with the matching white gold Laniere link bracelet, a silvered guilloche dial with Roman numerals and blued hands, a cabochon crown, quartz, sized to about a 6.5 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference and no accessories; the copy states the listing rows and what the photograph shows. Graded Very Good. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not statedNot stated; treat as splash-resistant only
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 31 278274 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, blue floral dial, Jubilee)

Rolex

Datejust 31 278274 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, blue floral dial, Jubilee)

The women's Datejust 31 with the blue floral dial: reference 278274 in white Rolesor, steel with an 18k white gold fluted bezel, the floral-motif dial Rolex introduced in 2021, on a Jubilee bracelet with the hidden Crownclasp. Calibre 2236, about 55 hours. The 31mm women's Datejust is one of the most searched Rolex sizes on Amazon. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 2236, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 36 ref. 116231 (steel and 18k Everose gold, black Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 ref. 116231 (steel and 18k Everose gold, black Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

The Everose Datejust 36 with the black Roman dial: reference 116231, a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k Everose gold bezel and crown, a black dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel and Everose Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp, with the box. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The rose-gold two-tone men's Datejust of 2005 to 2018, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Mini Tonneau Laniere (18k yellow gold case and bracelet, quartz, pre-owned)

Cartier

Mini Tonneau Laniere (18k yellow gold case and bracelet, quartz, pre-owned)

Cartier's small tonneau on a gold bracelet: the Mini Tonneau Laniere, a curved tonneau case 16mm wide in 18k yellow gold with the matching yellow gold Laniere link bracelet, a silvered guilloche dial with Roman numerals and blued hands, a cabochon crown, quartz. Rebag grades it Good with moderate wear and scratches and gives no reference or accessories; the copy states the listing and what the photograph shows. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not statedNot stated; treat as splash-resistant only
$10,000–$25,000
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Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179173 (steel and 18k yellow gold, blue diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179173 (steel and 18k yellow gold, blue diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Lady-Datejust with the blue diamond dial: reference 179173, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a blue sunray dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The seller lists it as 28mm; Rolex made the 179173 as a 26mm watch. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
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Datejust 36 126234 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, black dial)

Rolex

Datejust 36 126234 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, black dial)

The steel Datejust 36 with a black dial: white Rolesor, meaning a steel case and Oyster bracelet with an 18k white gold fluted bezel, black dial with luminous batons, calibre 3235 with about 70 hours. The current reference, made since 2018. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Automatic, Rolex calibre 3235, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
42
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179171 (steel and 18k Everose gold, pink dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179171 (steel and 18k Everose gold, pink dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The Everose Lady-Datejust: reference 179171, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k Everose gold bezel and crown, a pink dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel and Everose Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. The rose-gold two-tone women's Rolex, the warm alternative to yellow gold, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with only faint scuffing on the bezel.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
43
Datejust 36 ref. 116233 (steel and 18k yellow gold, silver dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 ref. 116233 (steel and 18k yellow gold, silver dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Datejust 36 in its plainest dial: reference 116233, a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a silver dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The 2005 to 2018 yellow Rolesor Datejust, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
44
Datejust 36 ref. 1601 (vintage steel, black dial, engine-turned bezel per the photograph, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 ref. 1601 (vintage steel, black dial, engine-turned bezel per the photograph, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

A 1970s Datejust 36 with a 339xxxx serial: a 36mm steel Oyster case, a dark dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Jubilee bracelet, with the branded box. The seller calls it a 1601 with a fluted bezel and a sapphire crystal; the photograph shows the engine-turned steel bezel Rolex put on the 1603, a plain dark dial, and a watch of this age would have had an acrylic crystal from the factory. Calibre 1570 automatic, chronometer, non-quickset date. The copy names each disagreement and says to ask. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 1570, automatic, COSC chronometer, non-quickset dateOyster case; pressure-test a 1970s watch before any water
$10,000–$25,000
45
Datejust 36 "Wimbledon"

Rolex

Datejust 36 "Wimbledon"

The Datejust at the size most wrists should buy, in the slate dial with green Roman numerals everyone calls the Wimbledon. 36mm Oystersteel, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet, Caliber 3235. Pre-owned on Amazon from an authenticated reseller.

Automatic Caliber 3235100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
46
Imperiale 384221-5009 (18k rose gold, brown dial, brown alligator strap)

Chopard

Imperiale 384221-5009 (18k rose gold, brown dial, brown alligator strap)

Chopard's Imperiale in 18k rose gold: the 36mm case with the column lugs and amethyst cabochons, a brown sunburst dial with Roman numerals, a date at three and a brown alligator strap. Automatic, about 42 hours, 50m. Listed under womens on Amazon and sold by an independent dealer.

Automatic50m (5 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
47
Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" ref. 16253 (steel and 18k yellow gold, rotating gold bezel, rhodium tapestry dial, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" ref. 16253 (steel and 18k yellow gold, rotating gold bezel, rhodium tapestry dial, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The Datejust with the rotating bezel: reference 16253, the 1980s Turn-O-Graph that Rolex fans call the Thunderbird, a 36mm steel Oyster case with a bidirectional 18k yellow gold bezel engraved with a 60-minute scale, a rhodium grey tapestry dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, with the papers and box and a serial the seller dates to about 1987. Calibre 3035 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 3035, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
48
Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

The middle of the three matching two-tone diamond Lady-Datejusts: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 6.25 inch wrist, with the box. Rebag grades it Very Good. No reference given; the N-series serial points at an early-1990s 69173. Calibre 2135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 2135 in a 69173; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
49
Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The classic two-tone Datejust 36 with no paperwork and a price to match: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 7.5 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; by the layout it is a 16233 of the 1990s or a 116233 of the 2000s, and the serial will say. Calibre 3135 in either, automatic, chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good with dings noted on the band. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (in both the 16233 and 116233; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
50
Datejust 36 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, blue Roman dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, blue Roman dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The steel Datejust 36 with the blue Roman dial: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a blue dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 7.25 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; the layout is the 116234 of 2005 to 2018 and the serial will say. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (for a 116234; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
51
Datejust 36 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, black Roman dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, black Roman dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The steel Datejust 36 in black: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a black dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 7.5 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; the layout is the 116234 of 2005 to 2018 and the serial will say. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (for a 116234; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
52
Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne baton dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, sized small, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne baton dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, sized small, pre-owned)

The two-tone champagne Datejust 36 sized for a smaller wrist: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 6.75 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; by the layout it is a 16233 or 116233 and the serial will say. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good with slight scratches. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller; the other Rebag champagne 36 on this page is sized larger and priced higher.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (in both a 16233 and a 116233; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
53
Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, graded Very Good, no accessories, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, graded Very Good, no accessories, pre-owned)

Another two-tone diamond Lady-Datejust from Rebag: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 6.25 inch wrist. Very Good with scratches and wear, no accessories. Rebag gives no reference; the layout is the 69173 or 179173. Automatic chronometer, 100m. Four near-identical units are on this page; the copy lists how they differ. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 2135 in a 69173, 2235 in a 179173; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
54
Oyster Perpetual 31 (steel, green lacquer dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 31 (steel, green lacquer dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The green Oyster Perpetual 31, from Rebag: a 31mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, the pale green lacquer dial Rolex introduced in 2020 and resellers call pistachio, baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 7 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; the 31mm OP with this dial is the 277200. Calibre 2232 automatic, chronometer, about 55 hours, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 2232, automatic, Superlative Chronometer (for a 277200; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
55
Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Datejust 36 with a champagne diamond dial, without paperwork: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 7 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; by the layout it is a 16233 or 116233 and the serial will say. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good with moderate scratches. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller; the other two-tone diamond-dial Datejust 36 on this page has a silver dial and a dated card.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (in both a 16233 and a 116233; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
56
Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, white Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, service record, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, white Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, service record, pre-owned)

The two-tone Datejust 36 with the white Roman dial and a service record: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a white dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 7.75 inch wrist, with a service record. Rebag gives no reference; by the layout it is a 16233 or 116233 and the serial will say. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Graded Very Good with moderate scratches. The least expensive two-tone Datejust 36 on this page, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (in both a 16233 and a 116233; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
57
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179171G per the seller (two-tone, black diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, serviced, limited warranty, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179171G per the seller (two-tone, black diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, serviced, limited warranty, pre-owned)

The black diamond-dial Lady-Datejust from a reseller that services what it sells: a 26mm steel Oyster case with a fluted gold bezel and gold crown, a black dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on a two-tone Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp, sold serviced with a limited warranty. REKLAIM gives the reference as 179171G, which Rolex catalogued in Everose gold; the photograph's gold reads yellow, which would make it a 179173G, and the copy says to ask. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
58
Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, silver Jubilee-pattern dial with diamond markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, silver Jubilee-pattern dial with diamond markers, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Lady-Datejust with the silver Jubilee dial and diamonds: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a silver dial printed with the repeating ROLEX anniversary pattern and set with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 6.5 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; the layout is the 69173 of the 1990s or the 179173 of the 2000s. Automatic chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 2135 in a 69173, 2235 in a 179173; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
59
Ballon Bleu de Cartier 33mm (18k rose gold, silvered guilloche dial, automatic, purple alligator strap, pre-owned)

Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier 33mm (18k rose gold, silvered guilloche dial, automatic, purple alligator strap, pre-owned)

The Ballon Bleu in solid rose gold: a 33mm 18k rose gold case with the crown guard and blue cabochon that give the watch its name, a silvered guilloche dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands, marked Automatic at six, no date, on a purple alligator strap with a rose gold pin buckle. WGACA grades it Excellent with minor scuffing and gives no reference; the 33mm automatic Ballon Bleu is Cartier's calibre 076 generation, and the copy says to confirm. The women's-size Ballon Bleu in a solid gold case, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier automatic per the dial and the seller; calibre 076 in the 33mm automatic Ballon Bleu, confirmNot stated by the seller; Cartier rates the Ballon Bleu at 30m
$10,000–$25,000
60
Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, white Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, no accessories, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel and 18k yellow gold, white Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, no accessories, pre-owned)

The two-tone Datejust 36 with the white Roman dial, the cleaner of two: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a white dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 7 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; by the layout it is a 16233 or 116233 and the serial will say. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good with minor wear. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller; the other white Roman two-tone 36 from Rebag on this page has moderate scratches and a service record.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (in both a 16233 and a 116233; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
61
Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and dated card, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and dated card, pre-owned)

The two-tone Lady-Datejust with diamonds, box and papers: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 5.5 inch wrist, with the box and a dated warranty card. Rebag gives no reference; the copy names the catalogue references it matches and says to confirm. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Very Good.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 2235 in a 179173, 2135 in a 79173; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
62
Datejust 31 ref. 278240 (steel, smooth bezel, pink dial, Oyster bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 31 ref. 278240 (steel, smooth bezel, pink dial, Oyster bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The current-generation Datejust 31 in steel: reference 278240, a 31mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a pink sunray dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet with the Oysterclasp, with the box and papers. Calibre 2236 automatic, Superlative Chronometer, about 55 hours, 100m. WGACA's description calls it vintage; the 278240 is Rolex's 2018-onward Datejust 31 and the random serial agrees. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2236, automatic, Superlative Chronometer, Syloxi hairspring, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
63
Datejust 36 ref. 16203 (steel and 18k yellow gold, smooth gold bezel, silver Roman dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 ref. 16203 (steel and 18k yellow gold, smooth gold bezel, silver Roman dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Datejust without the fluting: reference 16203, a 36mm steel Oyster case with a smooth 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a silver dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Oyster bracelet. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. The quieter two-tone Datejust of the 1990s, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
64
Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, graded Good, no accessories, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne diamond dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, graded Good, no accessories, pre-owned)

The entry ticket to the two-tone diamond Lady-Datejust: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 6 inch wrist. Rebag grades it Good, with moderate scratches and sticker residue on the case, and it comes with nothing else, which is why it is the least expensive of the three matching units here. No reference given; the U-series serial points at a late-1990s 69173. Calibre 2135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 2135 in a 69173; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
65
Santos Octagon (steel, black dial)

Cartier

Santos Octagon (steel, black dial)

The 1980s Santos with the eight-sided screwed bezel and the screwed-link steel bracelet, black dial, about 29mm. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Quartz or automatic (the listing says both; the Octagon was made in each)Not stated by the listing
$10,000–$25,000
66
Panthere de Cartier small (steel, diamond-set bezel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, pre-owned)

Cartier

Panthere de Cartier small (steel, diamond-set bezel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, pre-owned)

The Panthere with diamonds: the small model in steel, 22mm wide and 6mm thin, its square bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds, a silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands, a cabochon crown, quartz, on the flexible brick-link steel bracelet the Panthere is known for, sized to about a six-inch wrist. Rebag grades it Very Good with minor scratches and wear and gives no reference or accessories; the copy names the catalogue reference and says to confirm the stones. The most expensive steel Cartier on this page. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not stated30m per Cartier for the Panthere, confirm
$10,000–$25,000
67
Datejust 36 ref. 16233 (steel and 18k yellow gold, rhodium Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 ref. 16233 (steel and 18k yellow gold, rhodium Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box, pre-owned)

The 1989 two-tone Datejust with the grey Roman dial: reference 16233, a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a rhodium grey dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, with the box and an L-series serial the seller dates to 1989. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. Sized to a 9 inch wrist. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
68
Datejust 36 ref. 16233 (steel and 18k yellow gold, ivory Jubilee-pattern dial with Arabic numerals, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 ref. 16233 (steel and 18k yellow gold, ivory Jubilee-pattern dial with Arabic numerals, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Datejust 36 of the 1990s with the 'computer' dial: reference 16233, a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, an ivory dial printed with the repeating ROLEX pattern and Arabic numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. The seller's 'Oyster clasp closure' reads like an Oyster bracelet; the photograph shows a Jubilee. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with light wear throughout.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
69
Oyster Perpetual 31 (steel, green dial, Oyster bracelet)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 31 (steel, green dial, Oyster bracelet)

The Oyster Perpetual 31 with the green dial: steel, smooth bezel, no date, the green sunray dial from the 2020 colour series, on the Oyster bracelet. Rebag gives no reference; a green-dial steel OP 31 is the 277200 with the calibre 2232 and about 55 hours. The least expensive modern Rolex on this page, with a dated warranty card and box. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Very Good.

Automatic, no date; calibre 2232 (277200, about 55 h). Ask the seller to confirm the reference100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
70
Lady-Datejust 26 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, graded Good, no accessories, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, graded Good, no accessories, pre-owned)

The steel Lady-Datejust on the Oyster bracelet: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a silver dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the flat-link steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 6 inch wrist. Rebag grades it Good with scratches, wear and dings on the band and it comes with nothing else. Rebag's band row says white gold; the photograph shows steel, and the white gold is the bezel. No reference given; the layout is the 2000s 179174. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 2235 in a 179174; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
71
Datejust 36 (steel, smooth bezel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel, smooth bezel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, pre-owned)

The plain steel Datejust 36 with its box and card: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a silver dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 7 inch wrist, with the box and a dated warranty card. Rebag gives no reference; the layout is the 126200 or, before 2018, the 116200, and the card date will say which. Automatic chronometer, 100m; calibre 3235 with about 70 hours if a 126200, 3135 with about 48 if a 116200. Graded Very Good with a small mark on the dial noted. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, Superlative Chronometer; calibre 3235 in a 126200 or 3135 in a 116200, confirm from the card100m (10 ATM)
$10,000–$25,000
72
Tank Américaine small model (18k yellow gold)

Cartier

Tank Américaine small model (18k yellow gold)

The curved Tank of 1989 in its small size: 18k yellow gold, white dial with black Roman numerals and blued hands, sapphire cabochon crown, burgundy alligator strap. Box included. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Quartz (Cartier small model)30m (3 ATM) per Cartier for the Américaine
$5,000–$10,000
73
Datejust 36 (steel, smooth bezel, silver concentric dial, Oyster bracelet, graded Good, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel, smooth bezel, silver concentric dial, Oyster bracelet, graded Good, pre-owned)

The steel Datejust 36 at the lowest price on this page: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a silver dial with a darker concentric centre and baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet. Rebag grades it Good, its well-worn tier, with scratches on the crystal, and gives no reference or accessories; the layout is the 116200 of 2005 to 2018. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller; ask for photographs.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (for a 116200; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
74
Datejust 31 ref. 278240 (steel, smooth bezel, dark grey dial, Oyster bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 31 ref. 278240 (steel, smooth bezel, dark grey dial, Oyster bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The current Datejust 31 in its quietest colour: reference 278240, a 31mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a dark grey sunray dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet with the Oysterclasp, with the box and papers. Calibre 2236 automatic, Superlative Chronometer, about 55 hours, 100m. Sized long. The less expensive of two WGACA 278240s on this page, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2236, automatic, Superlative Chronometer, Syloxi hairspring, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
75
Lady-Datejust 26 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, blue diamond dial, Jubilee bracelet, dated card, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, blue diamond dial, Jubilee bracelet, dated card, pre-owned)

The steel Lady-Datejust with a blue diamond dial: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a blue dial with diamond hour markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 6 inch wrist, with a dated warranty card. Rebag gives no reference; the copy names the catalogue references it matches and says to confirm. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Very Good.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 2235 in a 179174, 2235 or 2135 in a 79174; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
76
Oyster Perpetual 34 (steel, blue dial with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 34 (steel, blue dial with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The Oyster Perpetual with the Explorer-style dial: a 34mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a blue sunray dial with luminous 3, 6 and 9 numerals and baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 7.5 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; the 34mm OP with this dial is the 114200 of 2007 to 2020. Calibre 3130 automatic, chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good with moderate scratches. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 3130, automatic, COSC chronometer (for a 114200; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
77
Datejust 36 ref. 16013 (steel and 18k yellow gold, black tapestry dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 ref. 16013 (steel and 18k yellow gold, black tapestry dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The 1980s two-tone Datejust with its papers: reference 16013, a 36mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a black dial with the woven tapestry texture and baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, with the box and papers and a serial the seller dates to about 1985. Calibre 3035 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. The least expensive two-tone men's Datejust with papers on this page, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 3035, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
78
Oyster Perpetual 34 (steel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 34 (steel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, pre-owned)

The plain Oyster Perpetual 34 with its box and card: a 34mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a silver dial with baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 7 inch wrist, with the box and a dated warranty card. Rebag gives no reference; the 34mm OP is the 114200 or, from 2020, the 124200, and the card date will say which and the calibre with it. Automatic chronometer, 100m. Graded Very Good with dings noted. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, Superlative Chronometer; calibre 3130 in a 114200 or 3230 in a 124200, confirm from the card100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
79
Oyster Perpetual 31 ref. 77080 (steel, black dial with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 31 ref. 77080 (steel, black dial with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The mid-size Oyster Perpetual with the Explorer-style dial: reference 77080, a 31mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a black dial with luminous 3, 6 and 9 numerals and baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet with the flip-lock clasp. Calibre 2230 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The 31mm no-date Rolex of the 2000s, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2230, automatic, COSC chronometer100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
80
Oyster Perpetual 28 (steel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 28 (steel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, pre-owned)

The smallest Oyster Perpetual, with its box and card: a 28mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a silver dial with baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 6 inch wrist, with the box and a dated warranty card. Rebag gives no reference; the 28mm OP is the 276200, made since 2020. Calibre 2232 automatic, Superlative Chronometer, about 55 hours, 100m. Graded Very Good. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 2232, automatic, Superlative Chronometer (for a 276200; confirm from the card)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
81
Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne Roman dial, fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Lady-Datejust with Roman numerals and no diamonds: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Jubilee bracelet, sized to about a 6 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; the layout is the 69173 or 179173. Automatic chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good with moderate scratches. The least expensive two-tone Lady-Datejust on this page, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 2135 in a 69173, 2235 in a 179173; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
82
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 69173 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne tapestry dial, fluted bezel, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 69173 (steel and 18k yellow gold, champagne tapestry dial, fluted bezel, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The two-tone Lady-Datejust of the 1990s: reference 69173, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and gold crown, a champagne dial with the woven tapestry texture Rolex made for a few years, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the two-tone Oyster bracelet. Calibre 2135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The classic steel-and-gold women's Rolex, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
83
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, black dial, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, black dial, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The black-dial Lady-Datejust: reference 79174, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a black dial with baton index markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Jubilee bracelet, with a Y-series serial the seller dates to the early 2000s. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The most legible dial in the women's Datejust line, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with only light marks on the caseback.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
84
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, white Roman dial, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, white Roman dial, Jubilee bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The Lady-Datejust with box and papers: reference 79174, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a white dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Jubilee bracelet, with the branded box and papers and an F-series serial the seller dates to the early 2000s. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
85
Tank Americaine small W2607456 (18k yellow gold, white dial, quartz, brown alligator strap, pre-owned)

Cartier

Tank Americaine small W2607456 (18k yellow gold, white dial, quartz, brown alligator strap, pre-owned)

Cartier's curved Tank in gold: the Tank Americaine in its small size, reference W2607456, an 18k yellow gold case about 19 by 35mm that curves to the wrist, a white dial with Roman numerals, a railway minute track and blued sword hands, a cabochon crown, quartz, on a brown alligator strap. WGACA grades it Excellent with minor scratching to the hardware and wear to the strap, and gives the reference in the title; its rows say rose gold where the title and photograph say yellow. Box and papers not mentioned. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the reference; calibre not stated30m per Cartier for the Tank Americaine, confirm
$5,000–$10,000
86
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, black Roman dial, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 179174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, black Roman dial, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The 2000s steel Lady-Datejust with the black Roman dial: reference 179174, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a black dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Jubilee bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. The all-steel women's Datejust in its most legible dial, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with light scratching noted on the crystal.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
87
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, pink dial with Arabic numerals, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, pink dial with Arabic numerals, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The pink-dial Lady-Datejust: reference 79174, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a pink dial with Arabic numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Jubilee bracelet. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The women's Datejust with the dial colour people search for, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
88
Oyster Perpetual 34 (steel, blue baton dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 34 (steel, blue baton dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The Oyster Perpetual 34 in blue with baton markers: a 34mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a blue sunray dial with baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 6.5 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; the 34mm OP is the 114200 or the 124200 by year, and the serial will say. Automatic chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good with slight scratches. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, Superlative Chronometer; calibre 3130 in a 114200 or 3230 in a 124200, confirm100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
89
Ballon Bleu de Cartier Moonphase 37mm (steel, silvered dial, automatic, steel bracelet, box and undated card, pre-owned)

Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Moonphase 37mm (steel, silvered dial, automatic, steel bracelet, box and undated card, pre-owned)

The Ballon Bleu with a moon: the 37mm steel Moonphase, a round steel case 13mm tall with the crown guard and blue cabochon, a silvered guilloche dial with Roman numerals, blued sword hands and a moonphase aperture at six, automatic, on the steel link bracelet, with its box and an undated warranty card. Rebag grades it Very Good with scratches and minor wear and gives no reference; the copy names the catalogue reference and says to confirm. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier automatic per the seller; calibre 1904-LU MC in the catalogue reference, confirm30m per Cartier for the Ballon Bleu, confirm
$5,000–$10,000
90
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, silver baton dial, Jubilee bracelet, serviced and polished, limited warranty, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79174 (steel, white gold fluted bezel, silver baton dial, Jubilee bracelet, serviced and polished, limited warranty, pre-owned)

The steel Lady-Datejust, serviced and polished: reference 79174, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the fluted 18k white gold bezel, a silver dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Jubilee bracelet. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. REKLAIM grades it Pristine after a service and polish and sells it with a limited warranty, which no other 79174 on this page has. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
91
Chronomaster El Primero

Zenith

Chronomaster El Primero

The legendary high-frequency chronograph movement that once powered the Rolex Daytona. Pure horological history.

Automatic El Primero 3600 (5Hz)50m (5 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
92
Oyster Perpetual Date 34 (steel, engine-turned bezel, grey dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual Date 34 (steel, engine-turned bezel, grey dial, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The Datejust's smaller, cheaper cousin: an Oyster Perpetual Date at 34mm, a steel Oyster case with the engine-turned steel bezel, a grey dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 7.75 inch wrist. Rebag gives no reference; a 34mm OP Date with the engine-turned bezel is the 15210 of the 1990s to 2000s. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. No accessories, graded Very Good. The least expensive men's Rolex with a date on this page, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 3135, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date (for a 15210; confirm)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
93
Datejust 36 (steel, blue Roman dial, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet, service record and box, pre-owned)

Rolex

Datejust 36 (steel, blue Roman dial, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet, service record and box, pre-owned)

The plain-steel Datejust 36 with a blue dial: a 36mm steel Oyster case with the smooth steel bezel, a blue dial with Roman numerals, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 6.5 inch wrist, with a service record and the box. Rebag gives no reference; the smooth bezel, blue Roman dial and Y-series serial match the 16200 and the service record would settle it. Calibre 3135 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The least expensive men's Datejust on this page, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex automatic, COSC chronometer (calibre 3135 in a 16200; confirm from the service record)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
94
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79190 (steel, engine-turned bezel, blue dial with Arabic numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79190 (steel, engine-turned bezel, blue dial with Arabic numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The steel Lady-Datejust with the engine-turned bezel and an Arabic dial: reference 79190, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the engine-turned steel bezel, a blue dial with Arabic numerals at the even hours and batons between, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet with the flip-lock clasp. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. The sportiest steel women's Datejust of the 2000s, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
95
Oyster Perpetual 28 (steel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, dings noted, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 28 (steel, silver dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, dings noted, pre-owned)

The second silver Oyster Perpetual 28 from Rebag, priced lower for its wear: a 28mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a silver dial with baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 6 inch wrist, with the box and a dated warranty card. Rebag notes light scratches on the crystal and minor dings on the band. No reference given; the 28mm OP is the 276200. Calibre 2232 automatic, Superlative Chronometer, about 55 hours, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 2232, automatic, Superlative Chronometer (for a 276200; confirm from the card)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
96
Ballon Bleu de Cartier 28mm quartz (steel, diamond-set bezel, silver dial, steel bracelet)

Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier 28mm quartz (steel, diamond-set bezel, silver dial, steel bracelet)

The 28mm Ballon Bleu with the diamond bezel: Cartier's round pebble case in steel with a ring of diamonds set into the bezel, a silver guilloche dial with Roman numerals and blued hands, the blue cabochon crown, on the steel bracelet, quartz. The listing does not say diamonds; the photograph shows them, and the copy says to ask. No reference given; the 28mm steel quartz with a diamond bezel is W4BB0015 in Cartier's catalogues. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Very Good, with a dated warranty card.

Quartz, Cartier30m (3 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
97
Oyster Perpetual 24 ref. 76080 (steel, pink dial with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 24 ref. 76080 (steel, pink dial with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The smallest Oyster Perpetual Rolex made: reference 76080, a 24mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a pink dial with luminous 3, 6 and 9 numerals and baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet. Calibre 2230 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The 2000s ladies' OP in the Explorer-style dial, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2230, automatic, COSC chronometer100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
98
Oyster Perpetual 26 ref. 176200 (steel, pink dial with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 26 ref. 176200 (steel, pink dial with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, Oyster bracelet, pre-owned)

The 26mm Oyster Perpetual with the pink 3-6-9 dial: reference 176200, a 26mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a pink dial with luminous 3, 6 and 9 numerals and baton markers, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet. Calibre 2231 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The 2008 to 2015 ladies' OP before Rolex moved the size to 28, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2231, automatic, COSC chronometer100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
99
Ballon Bleu de Cartier 28mm (steel, diamond-set bezel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, pre-owned; second Rebag unit)

Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier 28mm (steel, diamond-set bezel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, pre-owned; second Rebag unit)

The small Ballon Bleu with diamonds, second unit: 28mm steel, a bezel set with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds, a silvered guilloche dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands, the crown guard and blue cabochon, quartz, on the steel link bracelet sized to about a six-inch wrist. Rebag grades it Very Good with minor scratches, gives no reference and no accessories, and its rows do not mention the stones, so the copy says to confirm them. It cost less than the other Rebag unit of the same model on this site when read, which came with its warranty card. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not stated30m per Cartier for the Ballon Bleu, confirm
$5,000–$10,000
100
Oyster Perpetual 26 (steel, white Roman dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, pre-owned)

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual 26 (steel, white Roman dial, Oyster bracelet, box and dated warranty card, pre-owned)

The 26mm Oyster Perpetual with a white Roman dial and its paperwork: a 26mm steel Oyster case with the smooth bezel, a white dial with Roman numerals, no date, on the steel Oyster bracelet, sized to about a 6.25 inch wrist, with the box and a dated warranty card. Rebag gives no reference; the 26mm OP of 2008 to 2015 is the 176200 and the card will say. Calibre 2231 automatic, chronometer, 100m. Graded Very Good. The least expensive Rolex with box and card on this page, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Rolex calibre 2231, automatic, COSC chronometer (for a 176200; confirm from the card)100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
101
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79240 (steel, silver dial, engine-turned bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79240 (steel, silver dial, engine-turned bezel, Jubilee bracelet, pre-owned)

The steel Lady-Datejust 26 of the late 1990s and 2000s: reference 79240, a 26mm Oyster case in steel with the engine-turned steel bezel, a silver dial with baton markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Jubilee bracelet. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, 100m. The plain-steel women's Datejust and the least expensive Rolex on this page, pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
102
Tank Francaise small quartz (steel, silver dial, steel bracelet)

Cartier

Tank Francaise small quartz (steel, silver dial, steel bracelet)

The small Tank Francaise in steel: Cartier's 1996 curved Tank with the bracelet built into the case, a silver dial with Roman numerals and blued hands, a blue cabochon on the crown, quartz. The Cartier women search for most on Amazon. No reference given; the small steel quartz is W51008Q3 in Cartier's catalogues, ask Rebag to confirm. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Very Good, with a dated warranty card.

Quartz, Cartier30m (3 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
103
Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79160 (steel, domed bezel, black dial with Arabic and index markers, Oyster bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

Rolex

Lady-Datejust 26 ref. 79160 (steel, domed bezel, black dial with Arabic and index markers, Oyster bracelet, box and papers, pre-owned)

The least expensive Rolex on this page, with box and papers: reference 79160, the steel Lady-Datejust with the smooth domed bezel, a 26mm Oyster case, a black dial with baton and Arabic markers, the date under its Cyclops at three, on the steel Oyster bracelet, with the box and papers and an F-series serial the seller dates to 2003. Calibre 2235 automatic, chronometer, quickset date, 100m. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Excellent with only faint caseback marks.

Rolex calibre 2235, automatic, COSC chronometer, quickset date100m (10 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
104
Ballon Bleu 33 Automatic

Cartier

Ballon Bleu 33 Automatic

The Cartier people recognise across a room: a round steel case with the sapphire cabochon crown tucked into its guard, a silvered guilloche dial with black Roman numerals and blued sword hands, on the steel bracelet. This is the 33mm automatic, the size that suits most wrists.

Automatic, Cartier calibre 07630m (3 ATM)
$5,000–$10,000
105
Ballon Bleu de Cartier 28mm (steel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, pre-owned)

Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier 28mm (steel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, pre-owned)

The small Ballon Bleu in plain steel: 28mm, 9mm tall, the crown guard and blue cabochon, a silvered guilloche dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands and no date, quartz, on the steel link bracelet sized to about a six-inch wrist. Rebag grades it Very Good with light scratches on the crystal and wear on the case and band, and gives no reference or accessories; the copy names the catalogue reference and says to confirm. The least expensive Ballon Bleu on this page. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not stated30m per Cartier for the Ballon Bleu, confirm
$5,000–$10,000
106
Tank Francaise small (steel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, box and undated card, pre-owned, graded Excellent)

Cartier

Tank Francaise small (steel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, box and undated card, pre-owned, graded Excellent)

The small Tank Francaise in its best condition on Amazon: 20mm wide and 6mm thin in steel, a silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands, a cabochon crown, quartz, on the integrated steel link bracelet sized to about a five-and-a-half-inch wrist, with its box and an undated warranty card. Rebag grades it Excellent with faint signs of wear and gives no reference; the copy names the catalogue reference and says to confirm. It was the least expensive Tank Francaise on this site when read and the only one graded Excellent. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not stated30m per Cartier for the Tank Francaise, confirm
$2,500–$5,000
107
Ballon Bleu de Cartier 33mm automatic (steel, silver dial, steel bracelet)

Cartier

Ballon Bleu de Cartier 33mm automatic (steel, silver dial, steel bracelet)

The 33mm Ballon Bleu in steel with the automatic movement: Cartier's round pebble case with the crown tucked into its guard under a blue cabochon, a silver guilloche dial with Roman numerals and blued hands, on the steel bracelet. This one comes with certificate, box and a dated warranty card, and is graded Good with moderate scratches. No reference given; the 33mm steel automatic is W6920071 in Cartier's catalogues, ask Rebag to confirm. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Automatic, Cartier calibre 076 (per the reference the photograph matches; ask to confirm)30m (3 ATM)
$2,500–$5,000
108
Tank Francaise large automatic (steel, silver dial, date, steel bracelet)

Cartier

Tank Francaise large automatic (steel, silver dial, date, steel bracelet)

The large Tank Francaise with the automatic movement: Cartier's curved bracelet Tank in steel at 28mm wide, a silver dial with Roman numerals and a date at six, blued hands and the blue cabochon crown. The men's-size Tank Francaise and the one with a mechanical movement. No reference given; the large steel automatic is W51011Q3 in Cartier's catalogues, ask Rebag to confirm. Pre-owned on Amazon from a Luxury Stores reseller, graded Very Good with dings, no box or papers.

Automatic with date, Cartier (ETA-based calibre 120 in the W51011Q3; ask to confirm)30m (3 ATM)
$2,500–$5,000
109
Tank Anglaise small (steel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, dated warranty card, pre-owned)

Cartier

Tank Anglaise small (steel, silvered dial, quartz, steel bracelet, dated warranty card, pre-owned)

The Tank with the crown hidden in the case: the Tank Anglaise in its small size, 23mm wide and 7mm thick in steel, the crown and its cabochon recessed into the right flank so the case reads as one unbroken bar, a silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands, quartz, on the integrated steel link bracelet sized to about a six-inch wrist, with a dated warranty card. Rebag grades it Very Good with minor scratches and gives no reference; the copy names the catalogue reference and says to confirm. Cartier discontinued the Anglaise, so this is the way to get one. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not stated30m per Cartier for the Tank Anglaise, confirm
$2,500–$5,000
110
Black Bay 54 37mm M79000N-0001 (steel, black bezel and dial, steel bracelet)

Tudor

Black Bay 54 37mm M79000N-0001 (steel, black bezel and dial, steel bracelet)

The smallest Black Bay: the Black Bay 54 at 37mm, modelled on Tudor's first dive watch of 1954, with a black bezel that has no minute marks, a black domed dial with gilt-rimmed markers and snowflake hands, no date, 200 metres, on the three-link steel bracelet with the T-fit clasp. Manufacture MT5400, COSC, about 70 hours. The Black Bay for small wrists and vintage tastes, from a marketplace seller on Amazon, listed under Tudor's price when read.

Tudor manufacture calibre MT5400, automatic, COSC chronometer, bidirectional rotor200m (20 ATM)
$2,500–$5,000
111
Navitimer Automatic 35 A17395161C1A1 (steel, blue dial, steel bracelet)

Breitling

Navitimer Automatic 35 A17395161C1A1 (steel, blue dial, steel bracelet)

The small Navitimer: the slide-rule bezel and beaded ring of the pilot's chronograph on a 35mm three-hand automatic with a blue dial, small seconds and a date at six, on the seven-row steel bracelet. Breitling calibre 17, COSC, about 38 hours. The Navitimer for a smaller wrist and at the lowest Breitling price on this page, from a marketplace dealer on Amazon.

Breitling calibre 17 (ETA 2824 base), automatic, COSC chronometer, 26 jewels, 28,800 vph30m (3 bar)
$2,500–$5,000
112
Tank Francaise small (steel and 18k yellow gold, silvered dial, quartz, two-tone bracelet, pre-owned, graded Good)

Cartier

Tank Francaise small (steel and 18k yellow gold, silvered dial, quartz, two-tone bracelet, pre-owned, graded Good)

The small Tank Francaise in two metals: 20mm wide in steel with an 18k yellow gold bezel and crown, a silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands, quartz, on the integrated steel bracelet with yellow gold centre links. Rebag grades it Good with minor scratches on the crystal and wear on the case and band, its tier for watches that show their life, and gives no reference or accessories; the copy names the catalogue reference and says to look at the photographs closely. The least expensive gold-trimmed Cartier on this page. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not stated30m per Cartier for the Tank Francaise, confirm
$2,500–$5,000
113
Ronde Solo de Cartier 36mm (steel, silvered dial, date, quartz, steel bracelet, pre-owned)

Cartier

Ronde Solo de Cartier 36mm (steel, silvered dial, date, quartz, steel bracelet, pre-owned)

The plainest Cartier: the Ronde Solo, a 36mm round steel case 6mm thin, a silvered dial with Roman numerals, a railway minute track, blued sword hands and a date at three, a cabochon crown, quartz, on the steel link bracelet sized to about a seven-and-a-half-inch wrist. Rebag grades it Very Good with scratches and minor wear and gives no reference or accessories; the copy names the catalogue reference and says to confirm. The least expensive Cartier on this page, and the one that reads as a man's watch at 36mm. Pre-owned from a Luxury Stores reseller.

Cartier quartz per the seller; calibre not stated30m per Cartier for the Ronde Solo, confirm
$2,500–$5,000
114
True Square Automatic

Rado

True Square Automatic

Monobloc high-tech ceramic case — Rado's material-forward design language in pure geometric form.

Automatic ETA C07.61150m (5 ATM)
115
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

Born from Hamilton's century of aviation heritage. The oversized crown, cathedral hands, and 80-hour power reserve make this a flieger that respects its roots while embracing modern watchmaking.

Automatic H-10 (ETA 2824-2 base)100m (10 ATM)
116
Ventura Quartz

Hamilton

Ventura Quartz

The world's first electric wristwatch — Elvis Presley's signature piece, in its iconic shield case.

Quartz F06.11150m (5 ATM)
$500–$1,000
117
Khaki Field Automatic

Hamilton

Khaki Field Automatic

The quintessential field watch. Rugged, historical, and mechanically pure. A must-have in any serious collection.

Automatic H-10100m (10 ATM)
$500–$1,000
118
PRX Powermatic 80 35mm

Tissot

PRX Powermatic 80 35mm

Everything that made the PRX a phenomenon — the 80-hour Powermatic, the integrated bracelet, the sapphire crystal — now in a 35mm case that fits smaller wrists and subtler tastes perfectly.

Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)100m (10 ATM)
119
Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm

Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm

The purist's field watch. Hand-wound simplicity, 80-hour power reserve, and military DNA that traces back to the trenches of World War I. No date, no complications — just time, legibly.

Hand-Wound H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base)50m (5 ATM)
$500–$1,000
120
5 SNKL23

Seiko

5 SNKL23

The quiet benchmark for cheap mechanical watches. A 37mm sunburst dial on a Jubilee-style bracelet, running the 7S26 that has outlasted almost every movement in its price class.

Automatic Caliber 7S2630m (3 ATM)
121
Q Timex Reissue

Timex

Q Timex Reissue

The 1979 original was a quartz revolution. The reissue is a style revolution — a rotating bezel, domed acrylic crystal, and stainless steel bracelet that channels vintage Pepsi-bezel divers at the price of a decent dinner.

Quartz50m (5 ATM)
122
Eco-Drive Weekender Garrison

Citizen

Eco-Drive Weekender Garrison

The legendary entry-level Eco-Drive — a 37mm solar field watch that runs 5–25 years before its rechargeable cell needs replacing. The perennial "first good watch" recommendation, two decades running.

Eco-Drive Caliber E101100m (10 ATM)
123
Vintage A168WA

Casio

Vintage A168WA

The watch that everyone owns and nobody outgrows. From Marty McFly to Virgil Abloh, the A168 is the most democratic timepiece ever made — and among the best value in the entire collection.

Quartz Module 329830m (3 ATM)
124
F-91W

Casio

F-91W

Often called the best-selling watch in history, in production since 1989 and worn by presidents and backpackers alike — the constant against which every other watch's value is measured.

Quartz Module 59330m (Splash Resistant)

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

As a rule, 38 mm or under for a wrist around 6.5 inches, and 36 mm or under for smaller. Bezel-less designs such as field and dress watches wear larger than divers of the same width, so a 38 mm field watch looks like a 40 mm diver. Every watch on this list is 38 mm or under by the maker's figure.

In this catalogue, the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 at 35 mm, the Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic at 38 mm and the Seiko 5 SNKL23 at 37 mm are the automatics at 38 mm and under. The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, also 38 mm, is the hand-wound option.

Often, yes. Lug-to-lug is the distance the watch actually spans across the wrist, and a short-lugged 40 mm can fit better than a long-lugged 38 mm. We list it where the maker publishes it.

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