$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
18k Gold
Omega Vintage Constellation Automatic 18k Yellow Gold 35mm
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 35mm yellow gold Constellation by Omega. Features a silver dial, adorned with applied
18k Gold
Omega Rare Constellation 'TV' Dark Green Spider Dial
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare and highly collectible Omega Constellation “TV Watch,” crafted in 18k yellow gold. The 33 x
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Constellation Pie-Pan Dial 18K Brick-Link Bracelet Automatic
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
A superb and highly coveted Omega Constellation Pie-Pan executed entirely in solid 18-karat gold
18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Wrist Watch, 1960s
By Omega
Located in Bologna, IT
Vintage 18K gold Omega Constellation Chronometer, with automatic winding. The watch dates from the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Ω Men's Gold-Plated Constellation Chronometer Automatic Watch 168.004
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Ω Men's Gold-Plated Constellation Chronometer Automatic Watch 168.004 Movement #561 Movement
Gold Plate
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1969
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Mens Constellation Vintage wristwatch. Automatic Winding with Day and Date; Caliber 751 with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Constellation Chronometer METAL / MATERIAL
18k Gold
Omega Constellation Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Calendar Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Constellation Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with
14k Gold
Omega Constellation, Automatic Men’s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1960s
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation - Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch - 1960's with Portuguese calendar
18k Gold
Omega Constellation 168.005 Pie Pan Dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Watch: Omega Constellation 168.005 Pie Pan Dial Stock Number: CHW6446 Price: £1400.00 Of the
Gold Plate
Omega Constellation Automatic 18 Karat Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1965
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation automatic 18kt gold mens wristwatch. Made in 1965 Fully hallmarked Ref
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold and Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1960s Omega Constellation, 38 M.M. Rose Gold shell, Steel back with Rose Gold Observatory
Rose Gold, Steel
Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Ladies Omega Constellation gold-capped date automatic with 18k solid gold bezel, c
Gold
Omega Constellation 18k Gold Bezel Mens Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA539
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Constellation Ref 168 027, c.1969, in excellent working condition
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.42 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.38 in
Omega Constellation Gold Plated Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 168.017
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Omega Constellation 168.017 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Mens Omega Constellation 168.005 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA509
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation piepan dial date automatic, c.1966, in
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1970 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic Men's solid 18k gold Omega Constellation Ref. 166.052 date automatic, c.1969, in
18k Gold
Mens Omega Constellation SC 61 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA405
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Constellation Ref. 14393/4 SC 61 automatic, c.1960s in
18k Gold
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious vintage classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 automatic, c.1966
Gold Plate
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 gold-capped automatic, c.1966 in excellent
Gold Plate
Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is an iconic Swiss Made Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer with reference number
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Automatic w Date 1960s Swiss RA404
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic, refined luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Constellation Ref. 166.052 date automatic, c
18k Gold
Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold Shell Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Constellation Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Barrel shape 2 Piece water Proof Rose
Gold-filled, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 18k 1960s Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid 1960s Omega Constellation Reference 168.005 / 6 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k 2 piece water
18k Gold
Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Ladies Omega Constellation gold-capped date automatic with 18k solid gold bezel, c
Gold
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H 1.62 in W 1.38 in
Omega Constellation #168029 cal. 751 Gold-Filled Day Date Linen Dial c1968 Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Representing style, attention to detail & robust function this Two-Tone Gold & Steel Omega
Gold-filled
Omega Constellation 1960s 18 Karat Automatic Pie Pan Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Omega Constellation, 36 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece Water Proof Case. Caliber 551 26
18k Gold
OMEGA Yellow Gold Constellation Chronometer Ref 168005 c.1960's
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified reference 168005/6. This Omega is in 18k
Omega White Gold Constellation Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an extremely rare Omega Constellation in 18k white gold from the 1960s. Typically this
18k Gold, White Gold
1960's Omega Constellation
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's stainless steel Omega Constellation. Automatic, gold filled. Thewatch comes with one year
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Omega Constellation Ref. 14393 Case - yellow gold, screw back, acrylic glass. Movement
Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM002433 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Constellation Model Ref: Age: 1960 Gender: Mens
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM002433 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Constellation Model Ref: Age: 1960 Gender: Mens
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18K Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch, circa 1960s. 35mm case with screw down back with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Potts Point, New South Wales
A 18ct gold mens Omega constellation wristwatch - solid 18k yellow gold case - black leather
Omega Gold Constellation with Date circa 1961
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18K YG Constellation with date ref # 14393/94. 35mm diameter screw down case circa 1961 with
18k Gold
1966 Omega Constellation Yellow Gold CD168017 Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
the Constellation Jet that flew in World War II. Omega state that its reliable chronometer name rings
Yellow Gold
1966 Omega Constellation Yellow Gold CD168017 Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
the Constellation Jet that flew in World War II. Omega state that its reliable chronometer name rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Wristwatch, 1960s
By Omega
Located in Bologna, IT
Vintage 14K gold Omega Constellation Chronometer wrist watch. The watch dates from the 1960s. It
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Rose Gold Constellation Automatic Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 14393
By Omega
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Constellation Ref. 14393 Nice classical watch. Case-Screwed case, pink-gold, acrylic glass
Vintage Omega Constellation 14K Yellow Gold Watch, 1961
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1961 Vintage Omega Constellation Ref. 14381/2 14K Yellow Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch on Gold Band circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
Omega 18k yellow gold Constellation wistwatch with original Omega 18k yellow gold band. This watch
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch with Date circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Toronto, ON
Omega 18k yellow gold Constellation wristwatch with date, pie pan dial, 24 jewels, calibre 561
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch with Date circa 1967
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18k yellow gold Constellation wristwatch, Ref. 168.010/11, circa 1967. 34 X 40mm case with
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in L 1.58 in
Omega Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Constellation Wristwatch Ref 168.004
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Constellation case ref 168.004 movement serial number
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation 0 0 Men Rose Gold Sheikh of Bahrain' Watch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002899 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Constellation Model Variant: 0 Model Number
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch Model 167.005, circa 1967
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very clean example Omega Constellation ref 167.005 movement serial # 24.4 million circa 1967
Omega Constellation Yellow Gold Leather Band Pie Pan Unisex Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather band Yellow gold Stainless steel Automatic movement Swiss made Case
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W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.72 in
Omega Gilt Metal and Stainless Steel Constellation Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega gilt top and stainless steel back Constellation wristwatch with automatic movement, Ref
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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
14k Gold
Omega Gold-Plated Vintage Constellation with Gold Pie Pan Dial 167005
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Gold-Plated Vintage Constellation w/ Gold Pie Pan Dial 167005 Model: Constellation Model
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega, "Grand Luxe" Constellation 1966, 14 Karat Gold, Leather Strap, Full Set
By Omega
Located in Heerlen, NL
18K. yellow Gold Omega Constellation Watch with a brown leather strap model nr: BA 168.005
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history, dating back to the 1960s and considered an antique. The watch comes with an aftermarket...
Gold-filled
1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set in 18K yellow gold. 41.7 dwt / 64.85 g Jubilee band with deployment clasp. Fits up...
18k Gold
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Omega Seamaster DeVille 14k Solid Gold 32mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA578
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, 14k solid gold Men's Omega Seamaster DeVille automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed silve...
Gold, 14k Gold
Omega Constellation Pie Pan Watch. Authentic Mens Omega Automatic 5852 Wristwatc
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Band material: Stainless steel Materials: Stainless steel Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Genuine Omega Constellation Ref. 5852 Pan Pie Arrowhead Dial
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch Circa 1960 Reference: 3420 Serial: 428591 Metal: 18k yellow gold Strap: New Spidel black leather (not origi...
18k Gold, 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
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 1960s Yellow Gold Ref. 2595 Calatrava Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 2595 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Patek logo Crown. Mechanical, Manual wind 18 Jewel, Caliber 23-300 Movement. Sil...
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
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...
$48,000
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow 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 Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / C...
18k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster 14389-9 Cal 268 serviced Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 14389-9 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual Winding Cal 268 Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Ca...
Stainless Steel
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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.