1940s Patek Philippe Hour Glass Fancy Long Lugs 1593 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Hour Glass Vintage Fancy Long Lugs Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied 3
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex yellow gold Bubbleback wristwatch, Ref. 3131. 18k yellow gold, automatic movement. Original
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3484
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex, Ref. 3484, two-register chronograph in a 33 mm 18k yellow gold three-piece case. Manual-wind
18k Gold
IWC Rose Gold Oversized Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1945
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
. Schaffhausen, Tiffany & Co Inside case: 1214171 18k 750 IWC 149 Movement: International Watch Co Swiss
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Rose Gold Wristwatch with Large Lugs circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Rose Gold Ref 2428 Patek Philippe, circa 1940s, manual wind nickel lever movement. Excellent
18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Large Manual Wind Wristwatch, Circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with eccentric curved Lugs measuring 38
18k Gold
Sold|$15,800
Patek Philippe Ref. 1596
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Extract from Archives. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's. C. three-body, solid, polished
18k Gold
Breitling Yellow Gold Premier Three Register Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
. It is a very dependable watch and can be worn daily. The strap width is 18 MM and is hand made in
18k Gold
Sold|$13,500
1946 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref: 2095
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite collector’s timepiece, this Patek Philippe Ref. 2095 ladies’ bracelet watch epitomizes
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,495
Omega Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega 18K Rose Gold Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3 Piece case, Manual wind 15 Jewel Caliber 265
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hourglass Wristwatch Ref 1593
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case, 25mm x 42mm. Silvered dial with gold markers and Arabic
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
IWC yellow gold wristwatch with manual-wind movement and gold mesh band. Circa 1945. 18k yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Obus Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k rose gold Cartier wristwatch. Manual-wind European Watch and Clock movement with an unrestored
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 18k rose gold case with large oval lugs, 11mm x 31mm. Rose dial. Original
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 1461
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bethesda, MD
This completely restored vintage Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava 1461 features rare tear drop Lugs with numbers on the even hours and a seconds sub dial at the 6 o'clock mark that g...
18k Gold
IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
mm Case Size: 35mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k Rose Gold Dial
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Patek Philippe Gold Vintage Calatrava Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Calatrava Gents Wristwatch 96, silver dial with index batons, small seconds
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case with unusual design, 16mm x 34mm. Silvered dial with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Oversized Chronograph Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs Ref 1579
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold oversized chronograph wristwatch with unusual lugs, Ref. 1579, circa
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 130, circa 1948, with square buttons
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Square Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold Square Wristwatch, 28 X 28mm Case, Circa 1940s. Manual-Wind Movement
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Oversized Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch in an oversized 37mm case, circa 1940s. Large
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Case
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe rare lady's 18k rose gold wristwatch with unusual case, circa 1940s, with original
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Oversized Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold Longines Two-Register Chronograph in a Three-Piece 36mm Case, Circa 1940s. Signed
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe 18k rose gold Calatrava wristwatch, circa 1940s, three-piece snap-back case, 30 mm
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$3,200
Rolex Precision, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Princeton, NJ
Brand: Rolex Model: Precision Reference: n/a Year: 1940s Material: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: Less than 26mm Crystal: Top Hat style Acrylic Bracelet: 18kt Yellow Gold texture pressed links
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, Ref. 425, circa 1940s, movement 830972
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1947
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Size: 35mm Box and Papers: 1950's IWC Box Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k Yellow Gold Dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Firefly Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3121
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Stainless steel and 18k rose gold Rolex Firefly bubbleback, Ref. 3121, circa 1942, 28.5mm case
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Movado rose Gold Calendograph Triple-Date Calendar Wristwatch Ref 4864
By Movado
Located in Firenze, IT
Case No. 497653, Ref. 4864. Made in the 1940s Three-body, solid, polished, stepped band, rounded bezel, fluted teardrop lugs, pushers on the band, snap-on case back. Black Dial w...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Fantastic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Of the great and important vintage Rolex dress watches we have had the pleasures of selling, this
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
rare bracelet that truly compliments the watch and allows it to wear like a piece of jewelry. The watch
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Concealed Dial Bracelet Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gold bracelet watch. Length 6 1/2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Rose Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Freccero
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Patek Philippe Lady's 18k Rose Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Freccero, movement No
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940's Tiffany & Company Diamond Ruby Red Enamel 18KYG Pendant Brooch Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A luxurious 1940s Tiffany & Co. pendant brooch watch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and adorned
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet with Concealed Watch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k karat rose gold bracelet, designed with grand retro style and decorated with rubies (6 carats
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$7,000
UTI Cuckoo Lapel Pin Watch 1940s
By Uti
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
diamonds and is made of 18k gold. The watch is in working condition. Signed UTI Paris.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Diamond Mesh Gold Ebel Watch Buckle Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
A unique and beautiful made knitted in 18k yellow gold bracelet, dated circa 1950, it is adorned
Diamond, 18k Gold
Blancpain Ladies White Gold Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet, circa 1940s
By Blancpain
Located in New York City, NY
Timeless retro diamond and 18K white gold hidden watch bracelet by Blancpain, circa 1940s. It
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Cadenas Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated 18kt gold Cadenas bracelet watch in the eternal retro style typical of the 1940s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
by the watchmakers UTI during the post war, back in the late 1940's. This lapel watch has been
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Bueche Girod 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Faced Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Bueche Girod
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Bueche Girod Material: 18k Yellow Gold Very Impressive, Rope Crafted Year of Manufacture
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Gubelin Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Necklace with Watch Pendant Interchangeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and feminine interchangeable necklace with a watch pendant created by Gubelin in the 1940s
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Mechanical ladies' watch circa 1940 in 18-carat yellow gold in the shape of a half-sphere set with
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Swiss Vintage Triple Calendar Large Mens Watch - 18K Gold
By Titus
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940's SWISS Vintage Triple Calendar Large Mens Watch - 18K Gold Gorgeous All Original Condition
18k Gold
Vintage Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1940 Tank Model Club Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Club brand mechanical ladies' watch circa 1940 Tank model in 18-carat yellow gold set with 2 rows
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Cushion Watch with Stepped Lugs - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Cushion Watch with Stepped Lugs - 18K Gold Very Fine & Beautiful
18k Gold
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 Mens Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 Mens Watch - 18K Gold One of the Most Classic Pateks
18k Gold
Vintage 1940’s-50’s Gents 18ct Rose Gold Watch
Located in London, GB
This rare Vintage Gents Watch from the 1940s-50s is crafted in 18ct Rose Gold, offering timeless
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940’s-50’s Gents 18ct Rose Gold Watch
Located in London, GB
This rare Vintage Gents Watch from the 1940s-50s is crafted in 18ct Rose Gold, offering timeless
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Angelus Watch Co. Swiss Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant 1940s Angelus Watch Co. Swiss chronograph, featuring a 35.5mm 18K yellow gold
18k Gold
1950s Avia Lady's 18K Rose Gold Bracelet Watch
By Avia
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely lady's 18k rose gold Avia wristwatch with unusual gold accent band, circa 1950s Dial with
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$3,500
Vintage Omega Watch 30T2RG
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
, praised for its precision and reliability in the 1940s. 18K Yellow Gold Case: Housed in a finely crafted
18k Gold
18 Kt Gold Audemars Piguet Calatrava Vintage Rare Collectors Wrist Watch 1940's
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold Audemars Piguet Calatrava Vintage Rare Collectors Wrist Watch Extremely rare
Gold, 18k Gold
Art-Deco c1947 Omega 18K Gold & 1.70ct Diamond Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
. Performed in 18K White Gold, luxuriously looking Case is measuring 15mm across, lavishly decorated with 58
Diamond, 18k Gold
Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940's with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose
18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre White Gold and Diamond Back Wind Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Wrist Watch, 16 M.M. Diameter 2 Piece 18K White Gold Case, 17
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
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 all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.