Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is fitted to a factory Rolex brown crocodile strap that retains its original, signed 18k yellow gold buckle.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18k White Gold Datejust Vintage Mid-Size Wristwatch 6627
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual 30mm Datejust Vintage Mid-Size Wristwatch, blue dial with applied index batons, date at 3 0'clock, an 18k white gold fixed fluted bezel, a brushed ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116519 18K White Gold Black Dial Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This watch features an officially certified chronometer with a self-winding movement. It includes a rhodium-plated mechanism, 44 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monom...
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 579**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1973 Rolex Asymmetric 4017 18K YG Manual Orange Foil 28
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs: Reference: 4017 Model: Asymmetric Year: 1973 Movement: Manual Case Size: 28x29mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Integrated Bracelet: Original Leather and Buckle Dial: Orange Foil...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal.
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 630**** Year: 1979 Model: Vintage Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1999 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel.
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bracelet / Strap: Presidential 18K Solid Yellow Gold. Box / Certification: Includes Rolex Box / Rolex Paper.
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date President 18038 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 644**** Year: 1980 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Custom 18k Yellow Gold President Bezel: 18k...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine "pinball" Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Day-Date 18238 Men's Watch is a luxurious timepiece that combines elegance and functionality.
18k Gold
Rolex 126715CHNR "Root Beer" 18k Rose Gold on Oyster Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 126715CHNR "Root Beer" 18k Rose Gold on Oyster Bracelet Watch Brand: Rolex Model: ''GMT Master II' Root Beer Reference: 126715CHNR Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Dial: Black Dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1969 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Vignette Dial Watch Ref 3818
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Cellini Reference Number: 3818 Case Size: 25.4 x 22.46mm Movement: Mechanical Material: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 6 1/4" Weight: 46.7 Grams Item #: BR-1929-061626-15
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1995 Rolex Cellini manual-wind in 18K yellow gold featuring a 25mm round case with champagne sunburst dial and applied baton hour markers.
18k Gold
2006 Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Importantly, this watch retains its factory Rolex crocodile strap, complete with the original 18k yellow gold buckle.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel & Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Perpetual DateJust with Aftermarket Diamond Wrist Watch. 28mm dial Rolex all 18k gold with vintage manual movement and the vintage oyster 18k bracelet and fold over cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi 18k White Gold 2014 B&P 116719BLRO
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A GMT-Master II Pepsi by Rolex crafted from 18k white gold. Featuring a black dial, date aperture and a red time zone hand.
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1983 Rolex Lady Datejust 18K YG 6916 Auto Champagne Sunburst 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Expression Of Gold This Rolex Lady Datejust is a study in classic design, pairing a solid 18k yellow gold case with a matching champagne sunburst dial.
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold With Rare Blue Vignette Dial 1974
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Cellini, c. 1974, carries that lineage forward, embodying quiet grandeur in an 18k white gold case that feels more sculpture than timepiece.
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Lady Orchid 2683 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 21mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This reference 2683 from 1976 is a perfect example, trading the brand's signature rugged Oyster case for a sculptural stepped bezel form in solid 18k yellow gold. It is a piece that ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4121 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 23mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Beyond The Oyster Case The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s platform for pure dress watch design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex 18958BR Day-Date 18k Tridor Meteorite Dial Masterpiece Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k White, Yellow and Rose gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Factory Baguette Diamonds Dial: Meteorite ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust 6905 26mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6905 Serial: 359**** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Flute...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 80298 29mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 80298 Serial: P904*** Year: 2000 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Pearlmaster Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Factory Di...
18k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Refined Nineteen Seventies Design The reference 3804 matters because it represents a time when Rolex prioritized elegance over utility. With its 18K yellow gold construction and int...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos ladies quartz watch in 18K rose gold, reference 6229, featuring a cushion-shaped case with a black graduated dial, white Arabic numerals, rose gold leaf ...
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 4650 Blue Dial Factory Diamond Bezel 18k WG 1976 with 2025 Rolex S
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2134 Brand Rolex Model Cellini Reference 4650 Year 1976 Dial Blue Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet 18k White Gold Diameter 27mm x 29mm Length 15.7cm Movement Manual Winding Weig...
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 5116 18K YG Champagne Bullseye Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is fitted on a leather strap and retains its original 18K gold Rolex buckle, a small but important detail for a vintage piece like this.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold 18k Automatic 16233
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16233 Specific Year: 2002 Movement: Automatic Warranty: 1 Year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Grey Roman Metal Content: Stainless Steel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1968 Rolex Disco Volante 18K YG Grey Dial Manual Wind 31mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is a perfect choice for someone who values design integrity and wants a vintage Rolex that is genuinely hard to find. Key Specs Year: 1968 Model: Disco Volante "UFO" Movement: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1985 Rolex Datejust 16018 18K YG Birch Wood Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 16018 Model: Datejust 36 Year: 1985 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Strap: Custom Leather Bracelet Length: Fits up to 7in Dial...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Watch Model: 18238 Serial: L327924 This elegant 18K yellow gold men's Rolex features day/date settings and quickset design.
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 694 18K White Gold Mechanical Onyx Dial Diamond Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Cellini 694, crafted in 18k white gold, is a stunning timepiece that exudes elegance and sophistication.
18k Gold
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Here are some of this watch's features: Desirable vintage Turn-O-Graph Beautiful champagne pie-pan dial which gives the watch a classic and more elegant look Solid 18K gold rotat...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 6615 Oyster Perpetual 18k Solid Gold Ladies 1960s Automatic RA784
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, 18k solid gold Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual 6615 automatic, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Day-Date 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial 1802
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date vintage wristwatch. Features a silver dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture, and a day display. Complementing the dial is a fix...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Rolex Cellini 6621 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini 6621 quartz watch in 18K yellow gold featuring 26mm case with white dial and integrated brick-link bracelet.
18k Gold
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...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917 is a luxurious timepiece designed for women.
18k Gold
Rolex Chameleon 8788 Precision 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1962
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Chameleon Ref. 8788 – Precision – 18k White Gold – Fluted Bezel – 1962 Offered by Classic Time Club SKU 1830 Classic Time Club is delighted to present this charming and highly...
Rolex Mini Orchid Chameleon 18k WG Fluted Case 1969
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Orchid Chameleon – 18k White Gold Fluted Case – 1969 SKU 1928 Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — your trusted destination for rare and collectible timepi...
Rolex Datejust 6917 26mm 18K Gold President Diamond Bezel Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K Yellow Gold President Diamond Bezel Watch with Original Dial and Hands Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust “President” ref. 6917, circa 1977, featur...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex GMT Master 16758 NIPPLE DIAL 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16758 Serial: 8370*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex GMT Master Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band Bezel: Black Dial: Black Nipple Dial ...
18k Gold
Rolex DateJust President Bracelet 26mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
18K White Gold Ladies Rolex DateJust President With Factory Round Diamond Hour Markers With Original Rolex Box And Card.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Submariner 18K Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Watch 116613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Watch 116613LB.
18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Diamond Sundust Dial Watch 116505
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022-2023 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. 5-year Rolex warranty.
18k Gold
Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 16018 18K YG Onyx Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Depth Of An Onyx Dial The reference 16018 represents the classic, solid-gold Datejust from a definitive era for Rolex. While any 18k gold model from the late 70s carries a certa...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1998 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold Watch with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bracelet / Strap: Presidential 18K Solid Yellow Gold. Box / Certification: Includes Rolex Box / Rolex Paper.
18k Gold
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Rolex 6827 Oyster Datejust 18k Solid Gold 30mm 1980s Midsize Automatic RA732B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6827 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 Two Tone 18K Gold Champagne Dial 31mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 1972 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6551 in two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, featuring a champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, gold stick hands, a fluted y...
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 18078 Red Degrade Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Men's Watch. This timepiece features a 36mm case made of 18K yellow gold, complemented by an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very rare factory red vignette diamond dial. New Rolex black strap with Rolex 18k tang buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box and service card.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2022 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can veri...
18k Gold
Rolex Chameleon 2003 Carved Geometric Case 18k WG 1966
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1946 Brand Rolex Model Chameleon Reference 2003 Year 1966 Dial White Dial Case Carved Geometric Case Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Strap Diameter 24 x 16mm Length N/A Movement Manual...
Rolex GMT-Master Two Tone 18K Yellow Gold Steel Jubilee Watch Ref. 16753
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Whether paired with casual attire or more formal dress, this vintage GMT-Master is equally at home on the wrist or as part of a thoughtfully curated watch collection. Brand: Rolex M...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Lady Datejust 69174 18K WG Bezel Motif Arabic Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
By pairing a robust stainless steel case with a solid 18K white gold fluted bezel, this model offers the unmistakable sparkle of a precious metal Rolex while maintaining a monochroma...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome, hardly ever worn Gentlemen’s Rolex President Day Date watch, Ref 18038 dated late 1986.It is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies President 69158 Factory Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69158 Serial: E443*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Crown Collection Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Lugs Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Factory Diamo...
18k Gold
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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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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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.