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14k Gold Rolex Bracelet

Vintage Rolex 14K Yellow Gold 19mm Bracelet Ref 1503 15037
Vintage Rolex 14K Yellow Gold 19mm Bracelet Ref 1503 15037

Vintage Rolex 14K Yellow Gold 19mm Bracelet Ref 1503 15037

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Original Rolex yellow gold bracelet with 19mm lug width, correct for select vintage Rolex models. Bracelet reference 1503 / 15037, made in solid yellow gold with the classic Rolex fi...

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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet 19mm Lug
Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet 19mm Lug

Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet 19mm Lug

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Distinction Of 14K Gold Luxury A solid 14k yellow gold Rolex bracelet occupies a unique and highly sought-after space within vintage watch collecting.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 6311 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet 19 mm
Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 6311 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet 19 mm

Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 6311 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet 19 mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Elegance In 14K Gold The Jubilee bracelet is a cornerstone of the Rolex aesthetic, originally introduced in 1945 to celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 14K Yellow Gold Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 14K Yellow Gold Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch

Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 14K Yellow Gold Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

A 1969 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 1601 in 14K yellow gold pre-quickset desirable pie-pan champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, fluted yellow gold bezel, date...

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1983 Rolex Blue Oyster Perpetual Date Just Wristwatch 18k Bezel 14k Bracelet
1983 Rolex Blue Oyster Perpetual Date Just Wristwatch 18k Bezel 14k Bracelet

1983 Rolex Blue Oyster Perpetual Date Just Wristwatch 18k Bezel 14k Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Ocala, FL

1983 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date just reference 16013 featuring a striking blue sunburst dial with diamond hour markers, fluted 18K yellow gold bezel, and stainless steel and 14K yel...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 6551 14k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 31mm Automatic All Original Ra756
Rolex Oyster 6551 14k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 31mm Automatic All Original Ra756

Rolex Oyster 6551 14k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 31mm Automatic All Original Ra756

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

On original Rolex 14k solid gold Oyster bracelet, measures 18.5cm with the watch, in excellent vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948

Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

On original 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, measures 20cm with the watch, in excellent vintage condition.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6916 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Luxury RA783
Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6916 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Luxury RA783

Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6916 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Luxury RA783

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

On original 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex bracelet, measures 17.5cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

1.30 Ct Diamond Horseshoe Men's Bracelet Rolex Style Links 14K White Gold 34.3 g
1.30 Ct Diamond Horseshoe Men's Bracelet Rolex Style Links 14K White Gold 34.3 g

1.30 Ct Diamond Horseshoe Men's Bracelet Rolex Style Links 14K White Gold 34.3 g

By US Jewelry Factory

Located in New York, NY

With a bold 11mm width and an 8-inch length, this bracelet is the perfect statement piece for modern men or any special occasion. handmade in 14k solid white gold.

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2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.95 CT ID Diamond Rolex Style Links Men's Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 42.4 g 8.5''
1.95 CT ID Diamond Rolex Style Links Men's Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 42.4 g 8.5''

1.95 CT ID Diamond Rolex Style Links Men's Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 42.4 g 8.5''

By US Jewelry Factory

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable men’s bracelet is handcrafted in 14K solid yellow gold, weighing 42.4 grams, and features three diamond-encrusted plates for a bold yet refined look. 1.95 carats of F...

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2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Band Bracelet
Rolex Band Bracelet

Rolex Band Bracelet

Located in Egham, GB

This presidential-style bracelet is crafted from 14ct yellow gold. An 11.5mm width this item features perfectly aligned solid links. The bracelet is secured with a strong hinged cla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

1960's Rolex Vintage Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
1960's Rolex Vintage Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K White Gold & Diamonds

1960's Rolex Vintage Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K White Gold & Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Rope Style Bracelet Wristwatch
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Rope Style Bracelet Wristwatch

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Rope Style Bracelet Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case (15mm diameter). Silvered dial with gold stick markers. Gold plated rope-style bracelet (will fit apx. 5-3/4 in. wrist). Pre-owned, vintage, with...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch
Rolex Ladies Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch

Rolex Ladies Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Rolex Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, mechanical, 17 Jewel manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gold markers, faceted crystal and...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Fancy Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Fancy Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Fancy Link Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet is 5-inches long, 6.51mm wide Weight: 12.09 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oval Wristwatch with Integral Bracelet
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oval Wristwatch with Integral Bracelet

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oval Wristwatch with Integral Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

14k yellow gold lady's wristwatch with a pleasant oval shaped case. The case measures 20 x 24 mm and the bracelet measures 7.25 inches in overall length. Manual-wind movement. A l...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Integral Bracelet
Vintage Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Integral Bracelet

Vintage Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Integral Bracelet

By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Rolex swiss-made wristwatch for Tiffany & Co,. Expertly handcrafted with a 14k solid yellow gold integral bracelet.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Retro Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
Rolex Retro Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet

Rolex Retro Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a square watch face and case featuring a domed glass window, blue hands, and dot motif dial markers with numbers at each cardinal point Flanked by stepped gemstone shoulde...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rolex 1950s Ref 6567 Oyster Perpetual Gold Automatic Wristwatch on Bracelet
Rolex 1950s Ref 6567 Oyster Perpetual Gold Automatic Wristwatch on Bracelet

Rolex 1950s Ref 6567 Oyster Perpetual Gold Automatic Wristwatch on Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Original and Mint condition Silver Satin dial with Sloping / Pie pan edges, raised gold markers and a sweep seconds hand. 3/4 inch wide Rolex Swiss 14K Yellow Gold Riveted adjustable...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Cellini Hand-Wound Yellow Gold, Ref. 606
Rolex Cellini Hand-Wound Yellow Gold, Ref. 606

Rolex Cellini Hand-Wound Yellow Gold, Ref. 606

By Rolex

Located in Palm Beach, FL

1970s Rolex Cellini wristwatch (ref. 5330/8), featuring the Rolex Caliber 1600 mechanical hand-wound movement; champagne brushed dial with applied gold baton hour markers; and 32 x 2...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex yellow Gold stainless steel GMT-Master Nipple Dial automatic Wristwatch
Rolex yellow Gold stainless steel GMT-Master Nipple Dial automatic Wristwatch

Rolex yellow Gold stainless steel GMT-Master Nipple Dial automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Rolex Caliber 1575 movement Function: hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, date Case: 40mm stainless steel case with 14k yellow gold GMT bezel, acrylic crystal, waterpro...

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Antique 1870s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131

Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback with Original Bracelet, Ref. 3131, automatic movement. 14k rose gold case with smooth bezel (31mm diameter).

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Swiss Wrist Watches

14k Rolex Women's Cocktail Watch. 14k Orchid Rolex with Yellows Gold Bracelet.
14k Rolex Women's Cocktail Watch. 14k Orchid Rolex with Yellows Gold Bracelet.

14k Rolex Women's Cocktail Watch. 14k Orchid Rolex with Yellows Gold Bracelet.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage from the 1950s Band material: Gold Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog 14k Yellow Rolex Orchid Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s
Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s

Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Elegant vintage 1950s Rolex ladies wristwatch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a refined dress watch design with textured gold link bracelet.

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual-wind movement. 14k yellow gold oval case, 22mm x 20mm, circa 1970s. Black dial with baton markers. 14k yellow gold integrated mesh bracelet, will fit approx. 6-1/4-in wrist.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Bracelet Watch
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Bracelet Watch

Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 15mm MOVEMENT /...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Rolex ladies bracelet Watch, 14k yellow Gold, signed Rolex Case and attached to a 14k yellow Gold soft Mesh link Bracelet with Rolex emblem measuring 1/2 inch wide.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Dress Wristwatch
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Dress Wristwatch

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Dress Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Ladies Rolex bracelet dress watch with a factory diamond bezel. This watch appears in New Old Stock condition. Circa 1970's. The movement is a caliber 1400, 18 jewels and appear...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Square Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Square Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Square Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case (15mm x 15mm). Silvered dial with stick markers. 14k yellow gold integrated mesh bracelet with Rolex crown on clasp (will fit apx. 5-1/2 in. wris...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch
Rolex 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch

Rolex 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Ladies Rolex Bracelet Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14K yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement, original Silver, Satin Dial with raised Gold markers,...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Ladies Yellow Gold Rolex Bracelet Watch, circa 1960
Ladies Yellow Gold Rolex Bracelet Watch, circa 1960

Ladies Yellow Gold Rolex Bracelet Watch, circa 1960

By Rolex

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Circa 1960's, Ladies Rolex 1400 Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch. After market seven inch graduated fourteen carat yellow gold link bracelet band with double safety clasp. Square Rolex wat...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Precision 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
Rolex Precision 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch

Rolex Precision 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Rolex Precision Ladies Wrist watch, 15 M.M. Diameter 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold Case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Matt White Dial with raised Gold markers, or...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Fancy Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Fancy Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Fancy Link Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet is 8-inches long, 7.04mm wide Weight: 19.87 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond 1960s Bracelet Watch
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond 1960s Bracelet Watch

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond 1960s Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Rolex Ladies Bracelet Wrist watch, 22 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with a Bezel of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat. 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind mo...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Precision Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Bracelet Watch
Rolex Precision Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Bracelet Watch

Rolex Precision Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Original mint condition White dial with raised Gold markers, Rolex logo crown. Fancy end pieces integrate into the Rolex signed 14k Yellow Gold woven bracelet measuring 6 1/8 inches ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Date 15007 14 Karat Yellow Gold with New Bracelet
Rolex Date 15007 14 Karat Yellow Gold with New Bracelet

Rolex Date 15007 14 Karat Yellow Gold with New Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 15007 Serial: R277*** Model: Date Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic Case Size: ...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Solid 14K Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Dial
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Solid 14K Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Dial

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Solid 14K Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Dial

By Rolex

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rolex 14k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet with Rolex signed clasp.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Rolex Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k gold rolex bracelet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and stainless steel, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 914 vintage editions and 48 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14k gold rolex bracelet may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any 14k gold rolex bracelet from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 90 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and princess cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 14k gold rolex bracelet, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Gold Rolex Bracelet?

The price for a 14k gold rolex bracelet starts at $1,200 and tops out at $82,325 with these watches, on average, selling for $5,495.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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