Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch ca 1920's, with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Baguette Style METAL / MATERIAL: 9ct. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 11mm M...
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Wristwatch, circa 1920
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Rolex Ladies Wrist watch, 28 MM Rolex W.D. Wilsdorf & Davis English 9K Rose Gold case. 15 Jewel Rolex Nickle lever stem set and wind movement.
9k Gold
1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold
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 on...
Rose Gold
Antique Ladies Pre 1926 18k ROLEX wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a lovely Antique Ladies Pre 1926 18k ROLEX wristwatch This watch has recently been serviced and is working well. It is a small watch measuring approx. 12.75mm wide (excludin...
18k Gold
Rolex Art Deco 18kt, White Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Art Deco 18kt. white gold ladies wristwatch with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Wristwatch, circa 1920
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Rolex Ladies Wrist watch, 28 MM Rolex W.D. Wilsdorf & Davis English 9K Rose Gold case. 15 Jewel Rolex Nickle lever stem set and wind movement.
9k Gold
Rolex 9Ct. English Market Art Deco Ladies Rolex from 1920's with Enamel Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style with Wire Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Inlay Octagonal Manual Watch, 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This early Rolex Ladies wrist watch is in exceptional condition.
Rolex Steel and Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 6311 METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 15mm MOVE...
Rolex 9Ct. English Market Ladies Watch with Original Cartouche Dial, 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Rose Gold Hallmarked CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Dia...
Rolex 9 Carat Gold U.K. Ladies Watch with Original Fitted Bracelet, circa 1920s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold / 7 Inches or 17.5cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare and unique ladies Rolex is in unusually fine condition. The watch is still keepi...
Rolex 18Kt White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Entirely Hand Made circa 1926-27
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1927-26 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width ...
White Gold
Art-Deco 1927 Rolex ref 3619 9K Rose Gold 26mm Octagon Hinged Case Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
NOTE TO US CUSTOMERS: WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS (TO COVER FOR THE TARIFFS) This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a Rolex ref 3619 from Art-Deco late c1920’s period, cl...
Rose Gold
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H 0.99 in W 0.99 in
Art-Deco 1924 Rolex ref 2363 9K Rose Gold 25mm Hinged Cushion Case Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a Rolex ref 2363 from Art-Deco c1920’s per...
Rose Gold
Art Deco Ladies Diamond Rolex Cocktail Watch in 18ct White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
An original 1920s fine quality ladies ‘cocktail’ wristwatch by Rolex in 18ct white gold case and the guilloche enamelled face surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, 1924
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco wristwatch by Rolex made in 1924. The 18 carat white gold case is set with diamonds. It has engraved "chased" sides and is marked on the inside case back with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.63 in D 0.28 in Dm 0.63 in L 1.58 in
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Chronometer Art Deco Wristwatch, 1926
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A rare Art Deco diamond wristwatch by Rolex made in 1926 . The 18 carat white gold case is set with diamonds, chased detail on the sides, marked on the inside case back with “7 Worl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$43,607Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A diamond and platinum brooch by Cartier, circa 1900. This elegant brooch by Cartier dates from the turn of the last century and is in beautiful condition for its age. The brooch t...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Blancpain Platinum Diamond Hidden Watch
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of brilliance, this exquisite bracelet features a lavish array of round diamonds meticulously set in a captivating cluster design. Each diamond sparkles with unmat...
Diamond, Platinum
Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace. First introduc...
$33,119
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
$1,718
Size: ONE SIZE
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown le...
Boucheron Paris Sapphire Diamond Gold Compact Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York City, NY
Ornate and unusual 18K yellow gold, diamond and sapphire compact case by Boucheron Paris, circa 1940s. It features an inside door and a large mirror on the inside; clasp is adorned w...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$13,000Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Limited Edition Fendi F3 Secret Code Bag Brown Alligator Mink Fur Satchel
By Fendi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Limited Edition Fendi Brown Alligator and Mink Fur F3 Secret Code Bag in excellent condition. Brown alligator leather exterior trimmed with brown mink fur and brushed gold hardw...
Seventies Chaumet Gold Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Chaumet, France. This elegant yellow gold ring has a chic confident look. Effortlessly everyday, jewels like these quietly rocked the Paris fashion scene for de...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond Ribbon 18k Yellow Gold Bow Celeste Ring. A stunning ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris French Art Deco Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
The large, carved emeralds, fluted and domed, app. 14.0 mm, centering single collet-set diamonds within clusters of circular-cut and marquise diamonds (app. 1.70 carats), signed Chau...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Fendi crocodile skin iconic vintage baguette bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in NICE, FR
New in Nice.vintage.darling: Rare exceptional iconic Fendi Baguette bag in crocodile skin from the beginning of the 2000’s. Exterior: crocodile porosus skin, interior: The measureme...
Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Runway Black Dress Fall/Winter 1995 Size 34FR
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Runway Black Dress with Sheer Sleeves, White Collar and Cuffs. Fall/Winter 1995 Size 36FR Vintage dress size runs small. Fits more like a size 34FR
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Elevate your accessory collection with this exquisite 1980s cat brooch, meticulously crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This beautifully detailed ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Lady Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Art Deco lady wrist watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1940s. The piece is crafted in 18K gold and adorned with sapphires. It is an elegant and iconic acc...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ellipse Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Ellipse Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 x 22 M.M. 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a Sapphire set crown, Quartz movement, off White d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Pocket Watch, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This masterfully crafted pocket watch dates back to the Edwardian era and is truly stunning. A bow of 18 carat yellow gold with green enamel detailing holds the pocket watch in place...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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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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.
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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.
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As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.