Rolex Day-Date 1960's Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a gold dial, gold hour hands, 3
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 1960's Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a gold dial, gold hour hands, 3
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 215*** Year: 1969 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K
1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
rare watch in excellent condition. Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 1803 Serial
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1965 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Riveted Stretch Oyster Ref. 1807
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
’s experimental twist on the classic 1803. Instead of a standard case, Rolex gave the Day-Date a distinctive “Bark
Rose Gold
Rare Rolex Vintage Rose Gold Ref 6612 Day Date President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1969 Rare Rolex Reference 6612 18K Rose Gold Day Date President Model Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3
Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum Rolex President Day Date 1804 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 1964
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1804 Serial: 1062*** Year: 1964 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material
Platinum
Vintage Rolex Day Date Ref 1811 1960s Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold 36
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Day Date reference 1811 automatic with a silver dial in 18K yellow gold from the
Yellow Gold
Rolex Pink Gold Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 Circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Day Date Ref. 1803 First generation Swiss dial Case - Screwed case, pink-gold, acrylic
Rolex Day-Date 1803, Green Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #: 1803. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Green 36 MM. Verified
Rolex Day-Date 1803, Green Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #: 1803. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Green 36 MM. Verified
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch with Papers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Presidential Wristwatch Factory Rolex Oyster T
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Vintage Day-Date President 1803 Wristwatch, circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Metal: 18k White Gold Model: DAY-DATE President Size: 36MM Bezel: 18k Fluted
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date Wide Boy Dial Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Automatic Watch Rare Factory Champagne Non-Luminous
18k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Day-Date Wide Boy Dial Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Automatic Watch Rare Factory Champagne Non-Luminous
18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date President Confetti Dial Automatic Watch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Watch from the 1960s Beautiful Factory Brown Velvet Confetti Dial
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 1960's Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a gold dial, gold hour hands, 3
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX 1960's 18K White Gold Diamond Dial Day-Date
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
ROLEX 1960's 18K White Gold Diamond Dial Day-Date
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage, 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a silver dial, gold hour hands, 3
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel, 36mm diameter. Champagne dial with baton markers. Strap band. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex #1803 Day-Date Rose Gold Circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A gorgeous example, suitable for a lady or a gentleman. Beautiful original condition with original “Dauphine” hands. Every bit of lume is intact. The dial is a subtle slate color, a ...
Rose Gold
Rolex Pink Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The examples of this watch in 18k rose gold are more rare than their yellow gold counterparts. This watch is lovely for a lady or a gentleman. The look can be dramatically altered by...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K White Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Men's Watch. 36mm 18K White Gold case. 18K White Gold fluted bezel. Silver
White Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K White Gold Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Mens Watch. 36mm 18k white gold case with 18K white gold fluted bezel. Silver
White Gold
Rolex Tiffany & Co. White Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
early 1960s Day-Date was originally sold at Tiffany & Co and is marked accordingly on the dial
White Gold
1963 Rolex Day Date Special Millanaise Bracelet Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
1803 Day Date that wont break the bank. Compared to other Millanaise bracelets from Rolex this is a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Day-Date President 1803
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date 36mm President 1803 Non-Quick. This
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely clean Rolex Day-Date President, Ref.1803. 18k yellow gold case, fluted bezel, automatic
18k Gold
1967 Rolex Day Date Platinum Arabic Hindi Dial Ref. 1804
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
The Sultan The reference 1804 represents a very special model reference in the 4-digit Day Date
Platinum
ROLEX White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
seconds, aperture for day, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, milled
White Gold
Rolex White Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex 18k white gold Day-Date automatic wristwatch with sweep center seconds, bracelet and rare
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Textured Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1811
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. It is important to note that the finish on the bezel is original Rolex factory. The unique
Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Factory Florentine Finish Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1806 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a stunning watch… a rare variation of the classic Day-Date that was produced by Rolex with
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pre-Owned Rolex Ref. #1803 Day-Date with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome example of this celebrated classic, noted for its rare early original hands, beautiful case & dial condition and the accompaniment of the original warranty and timing cert...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Rolex Day-Date Florentine Finish Champagne Dial 1806 Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
documentation: Rolex Papers dated October 1965 Original bill of sale Rolex Day-Date booklet Instruction manual
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Vintage White Gold Silver Dial 1803 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch from 1964, silver dial with
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Green Stella Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
luminous. This is a later example, with a sapphire crystal on a single quick Day-Date. There is spidering
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Gold Decorated Diamond and Ruby String Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, champagne decorated dial, a
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pre-Owned Rolex “Bark” Bezel Day-Date Ref. #1807 with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautiful example of the iconic Day-Date, the allure of this watch is augmented by the unique
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date Wristwatch with "No Marker" Dial Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very unusual dial variation on this Ref. 1803 Day-Date, with a clean, contemporary, minimalist
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1964 Rolex Day Date President Reference 1803, 18K yellow gold 2 piece 36 MM waterproof case with
18k Gold
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dial Bezel and Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 1494*** Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K White
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful, super clean 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful, super clean 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Rose Gold Day-Date President Ref 1803 circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex rose gold Day-Date with silver dial, applied gold marker, day-date apertures, fluted bezel
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1802 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18k rose gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 1802, circa 1966, with taupe dial, French day wheel
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 18 Karat White Gold Day-Date Ref. 1803 Wristwatch, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a gorgeous and elegant Rolex Reference 1803 Day-Date in white gold. The original silver
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 18k Rose Gold Day-Date Rose Gold Ref 1802 Wristwatch, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex 18kt rose gold Day-Date reference 1802. This Day-Date reference is very special
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful version of a Rolex Day-Date President, Ref. 1803, in 18k yellow gold from 1967
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 1803, serial number 548,XXX, circa 1960. 36mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 1803
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. With original 1960's
Yellow Gold
Rolex 18K YG Day Date model ref 1803 circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date model ref 1803 circa 1960's full size man's model 36mm diameter case with
Rolex White Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This white gold Rolex Day-Date features a beautiful black dial, high quality crocodile strap and
White Gold
Rolex 18K YG Day-Date President 36mm man's model c.1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President 36mm full size man's model serial # 497,xxx circa 1959/1960
Rolex White Gold Day-Date President Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K White Gold Oyster Perepetual Day-Date Presidential Wristwatch Factory Silvered Pie-Pan
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Chronometer Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Wristwatch Factory Silvered Pie-Pan Dial with Door
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18K White Gold Day-Date Watch Silver Pie-Pan T Swiss T Dial with Applied
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 Case 18k rose gold, screw back, acrylic glass, screw-down crown
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President, Ref 1803, serial 679,xxx, circa 1961. 36mm diameter full
18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Pink Gold Day Date circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K pink gold Day Date wristwatch, ref# 1803, serial number 1.4 million, circa 1966. 36mm
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, serial number 721,XXX, circa 1962
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, case back engraved 1966. 36mm
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Wristwatch ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date Wristwatch ref 1803 serial #2.3 million circa 1969. 36mm diameter
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Florentine Finish Brick Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Early 1960's Rolex Day-Date Watch Solid 18K Yellow Gold Watch with Morellis
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yellow Gold 18K Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Presidential Wristwatch Factory Black Pie-Pan Dial
18k Gold
1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Coral, the King of Stone dials Rolex hasn't left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials for their dials which in some cases can be described as 'exotic'. Stone...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. ...
Vintage Rare Patek Philippe Model 4462/1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rare Patek Philippe Model 4462/1 Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold, Manual Movement, Made in Switzerland / 7" length / 61 grams Maker: Patek Philippe Model: Ellipse 4462/1 Year: 1970s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Chopard Happy Diamonds 4066M — 18K Gold 1990s Vintage Watch total 90 diamonds
By Chopard
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a quiet celebration of precision, memory, and feminine grace. Crafted in luminous 18K gold, this vintage Chopard timepiece carries 90 brilliant round-cut diamonds (vvs2, e/f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace is a timeless expression of elegance and luxury, meticulously crafted from 18kt yellow gold. Designed with Cartier’s signature refinement, this...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$75,270
H 0.4 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
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
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Colisee collection Wrist Watch, 24 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 3 row Diamond Pave Bezel and Diamond set Crown totaling approximately 2 Carats. Quartz movemen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag RARE Ultra rare Gold Birkin 40 HAC! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware). Perfect gift! Co...
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Fancy Lugs Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage men's dress wristwatch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock and fancy lugs. Fitted with plastic glass, a...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...
18k Gold
1988 Rolex Day Date Rubellite Diamond Dial Ref. 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Rubellite Rolex hasn’t left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials they used for their dials. One family of dials is the stone dials which categorically inclu...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.