Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6550 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm M...
14k Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Omega cal 344 14k Gold Filled 32mm Mens Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage RA581
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, 14k gold-filled Men's Omega cal.344 bumper automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, ...
Gold Plate
Omega “Queen's” Vintage Dress Watch 14ct Gold – 1952 - Calibre 401 –
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega “Queen's” Vintage Dress Watch – 14ct Gold – Honeycomb Dial – Calibre 401 – c.1950s What an incredible watch from the early 1950s. This beautiful Omega “Queen's” marked vintage...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Omega Lady Dress 257722 14K YG Malachite Diamond Dial Manual 30 mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A Statement In Precious Materials This Omega Lady Dress watch stands out with its bold use of materials, combining a 14K yellow gold case with a striking malachite dial and a diamon...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Mechanical Watch w/ Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage Omega 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Mechanical Watch w/ Leather Strap Includes Genuine Omega Hand-Winding Mechanical Movement 14k Yellow Gold Case 28 mm in Diameter (29 mm w/...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.32 in W 0.57 in L 0.57 in
Vintage 1950s Omega Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Omega ladies wristwatch, circa 1950s, crafted in 14kt white gold with original integrated gold bracelet. The square dial measures approximately 10.47mm (inside measurement) ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage lady’s Omega 14K YG circa 1950’s. Featuring round case with elegant design ball design attachment for a nicely contoured hinge attachment for cord bracelet. Featuring a diamo...
14k Gold
Vintage Omega Gold Bracelet Cover Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique and lovely to the feel, this 1950s era bracelet does double duty as a watch. Gently domed square links feature a beautiful swirls of dark blue enamel with orangy borders. Th...
14k Gold, Gold
Omega Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in San Francisco, CA
Omega lady's 14k white gold and diamond bracelet watch with 18 round cut diamonds for a total approximate weight of 1.54 cts and 13.9 grams. Watch head measures 14mm x 22mm and has a...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Omega Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A Ladies, white gold Omega watch "Retro Duo Plan", featuring a two piece circular 18ct white gold case, with diamond set "V" bar lugs, it has an 18 jewel, Swiss, Omega movement, with...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Ref 3913 circa 1956
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Omega 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with prominent "top hat" shoulders, Ref. 3913, circa...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic Men's 14k Gold Watch Cal. 551 - Automatic winding; 26 jewels; Caliber 551. 14k yellow gold (36mm diameter).
Rolex President Style Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
When you want a little flair to your basic gold band, add a diamond! This ring can be used as a wedding band or just a casual ring that would be perfect for layering up or worn by it...
Diamond
1960s Omega Seamaster 14k Gold Men's Watch GX6546 Cal 500
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega Seamaster 14K Yellow Gold Men's watch GX6546 E71533 This Omega Seamaster is from the 1950's and is set in 14K Yellow gold Case is 34.5mm and engraved on back: "1962 Roche Aw...
14k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster Calendar 2627SC 35mm 14k Gold Bumper Automatic 1950s RA402
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega ...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 371, 1950s
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 1950’s mens 14k yellow gold Omega 371 manual wind omega movement wristwatch 14k Yellow Gold 74.9 Grams Length: 43.25 Width: 35mm Case Thickness: 9.72mm Crystal: Acrylic Di...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster 2577 34mm 14K Gold Capped Automatic 1950s All Original JM7
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold-capped bumper automatic dress watch, c.1950s, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed honeycomb qu...
Gold-filled
Sold
D 0.4 in Dm 1.38 in
Solid 14 Karat Gold Omega Watch Automatic Engraved New York Fire Dept Vintage
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14k yellow gold solid Omega watch from approximately 1950's in excellent condition, automatic, with a maroon leather band.
14k Gold
1950s Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Rolex Wristwatch for Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Crown on this watch is Omega Brand. The watch was purchased in a boutique where Omega watches were sold as well. ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies White 14 Karat Gold Diamond Wristwatch Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
This Omega Watch has a solid 14K white gold case and a gold filled Band. *17 jewels movement* Hi grade 481 early tiny caliber movement * 2 positions * You have to slide your hand i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Oversized Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a 14k yellow gold oversized Omega wristwatch from the 1950s, measuring 37 mm.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Gold round dress model c. 1950's.
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold Round Dress Model, circa 1950's. 34mm diameter case with large flared lugs extending from inner bezel.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 14KYG Oversized Square Case c. 1950's
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K YG oversized square case with large lobed lugs 33mm x 44mm circa 1950's with glossy black dial with gold applied indexes and tapered dauphine hands.
14k Gold
Omega Gold triple calendar moonphase ref# 2473 circa 1950's.
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18K YG triple calendar moonphase ref# 2473 circa 1950's. 34mm diameter snapback case with fancy lugs and signed Omega crown. Antiqued original silver dial with blue outer date ...
18k Gold
OMEGA Yellow Gold Automatic Ref 6525 circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14k yellow gold automatic, Ref 6525, circa 1950s. 33 X 40mm screw back case with extended lobed lugs. Very beautiful glossy black restored dial with gold applied indexes and pa...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamster Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold Seamster Automatic circa 1950s. 35mm diameter case with screw down back, wide bezel and wide, curved lugs.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Rose Gold Square Oversize Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking oversize Omega 14K Rose Gold square case automatic circa 1950’s with large extended lobed lugs.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold oversize dress model circa 1950s. 36 x 42mm case with wide sloped bezel and acrylic crystal.
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.7 in W 1.32 in Dm 1.32 in
Omega Gold Shell Top Steel Back Bombe-Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega gold shell top, stainless steel screw down case back, large 33.5mm x 43mm case with curved bombe-style lugs. Original two-tone silvered satin dial with gold applied indexes and...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Lady's Lady Omega Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Omega 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch circa 1950s.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 14K YG Oversized Square Case
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K YG oversized square case with faceted wide gold bezel and large lobed lugs 33mm x 44mm circa 1950's with matte silver dial with gold applied indexes and pointy hands.
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold Automatic circa 1950s. 35 x 43mm diameter case with wide bezel and screw down case back.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 14K YG Automatic Rare & Beautiful
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K YG large and stylish rectangular case with wide sloped and faceted bezel circa 1950's. Original textured antique white dial with prominent applied gold indexes and dauphine...
Omega Cocktail Watch Ref A7575 18k White Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Manual. 16 mm case size. Ref A7575. Circa 1950s. Fine Pre-owned Omega Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Omega Cocktail A7575 watch is made out of white gold on a 14k White Gold brac...
White Gold
Omega 14K YG "Cosmic" Triple Calendar Moonphase ref # 2473
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K YG triple calendar moonphase ref # 2473 34mm diameter snap back case circa 1950 with beautiful original silver satin dial with gold applied indexes and tapered gold alpha h...
18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
Omega 14k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with silvered dial, manual-wind movement, acrylic crystal, 34mm diameter. Silvered dial with black hands. Six months full warranty.
Longines Yellow Gold Chevron Dial Self Winding Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Longines 14K YG self winding dress model with 35 X 40mm screw back case with contoured and elongated lugs circa 1950’s. Unusually large for the era, self winding model...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation Gold Rare Exceptional 2-Tone Textured Dial
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Constellation 14K YG rare exceptional 2 tone textured cross hairs dial with large lotus indexes circa 1950's. Great looking model with rare and beautiful dial, original octagon...
14k Gold
Omega Lady's Platinum Diamond Dress Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Platinum and Diamond Dress Wristwatch circa 1950’s.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
$6,993
D 0.44 in Dm 1.34 in
18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, 18kt solid gold case, Calibre 561 , Reference 168005 Movement: mechanical movement, automatic self winding, Calibre 561 Functi...
Gold
Piaget Ref. 9706 A6 24mm Jade Dial Diamond Emerald 18K Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless treasure from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking, this Piaget ladies’ bracelet watch from the 1970s, crafted in 18K yellow gold, the piece features a richly textured wove...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold
Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
Haute Couture Baume & Mercier ladies wristwatch with a natural jade dial, diamond bezel and an 18k yellow gold case and braided band. Full original 7 ¾ Inch length. Approximate...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens 1960s 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA723
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens automatic, c.1963, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, a...
Gold Plate
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Chronograph, Collectors in amazing condition ! Reference OT 2955 3 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gol...
18k Gold, Gold
Boucheron Vintage Bamboo Anyolite Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Watch France 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Lisbon, PT
BOUCHERON ‘Bamboo’ anyolite and diamonds manual watch in 18kt yellow gold, France, 1970s. Embodying the pinnacle of 1970’s haute horlogerie, this Boucheron 'Bamboo' timepiece is a te...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Day-Date Vintage Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch, featuring an automatic movement with day-date display. The watch is housed in an elegant gold-plated case, showcasing the refin...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Winding 1950s with Original Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seamaster Automatic / Reference 2577 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm x ...
Omega watch. Omega 14k and Diamond Vintage Ladies wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. 14k White Gold Case with multiple diamonds. Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs daily winding. Beautiful Geometri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$22,000
H 0.19 in W 1.07 in L 0.94 in
Dazzling Ladies Late 1970's Piaget Watch in 18K Gold w/Oval Diamond Dial & Bezel
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This deftly crafted vintage ladies Swiss Piaget dress watch is both scintillating and elegant. The large oval dial is set with pave single cut diamonds, and the bezel is set with mod...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Gold Plate
$7,200
H 1.74 in Dm 1.38 in
Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Constellation Chronometer METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 / 60's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm x 35mm MO...
18k Gold
Vintage Omega De Ville Gold and Silver Tone Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic Omega De Ville from the late 1980s with an original and stunning two-tone gold and silver bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its timeless and icon...
Gold, Silver
Vintage Omega Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hand Engraved Covered Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Possess an ornate bracelet and a stylish watch in one piece, with this vintage Omega watch with hand made 18k Diamond gold brascelet This Vinatge watch has intricate scroll hand Eng...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Girard Perregaux Vintage 1966 18K White Gold 38 mm Case With Diamonds Bezel.
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Girard Perregaux Vintage 1966 gent's watch, Model # 49525D53A1A1-BK6A. 18kt white gold 38mm case with 18k white gold crown. 18k white gold bezel set with diamonds in a single row. Si...
Diamond, White Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1965 Omega Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega automatic wristwatch from 1965, showcasing timeless mid-20th-century Swiss craftsmanship. This elegant timepiece combines reliable automatic movement with cle...
Stainless Steel
$2,727
W 0.71 in L 1.17 in
Boucheron Montre Reflet 29.5 mm Quartz Full Steel iconic Reflet PM Wrist Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet watch, small size or "29.5 mm" (case height), by Boucheron, quartz movement, steel case, plain ecru dial with gold-tone (or possibly gold?) Roman numerals, steel bra...
Steel
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold Cellissima 26mm Dial Diamond Bezel 6671 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold Cellissima 26mm Dial Diamond Bezel 6671 Watch – a masterpiece that seamlessly fuses elegance and precision. This exquisite timepiece showcases a luxuriou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with coral color dial that has Roman numerals and gold tone hour/minute hands. A ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
.12 Carat Diamond Pearl Lady in Red Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Lady in red wristwatch. Bright, customized red dial by Peter Suchy Jewelers. Manual wind movement. Bright red band. 20 cultured crème color pearls 2.1mm -2.8mm 6 single cut d...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Concord Saratoga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Concord Saratoga watch is an elegant timepiece characterized by its round face and reliable quartz movement. The dial measures 23mm and features an ivory color, embellished with shim...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne sunburst dial from the early 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 6582 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 piece stainless steel Oyster case with Yellow Gold Zephyre Bezel and Gold Crown. Caliber 1030, Automatic, self...
Gold, Steel
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
18k Gold
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
By Richard Mille
Located in New York, NY
The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...
It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.
The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.
Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.
In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)
Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.
Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.
Watch aficionados and aficionadas alike can find vintage Omega watches today on 1stDibs.
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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