Rolex Cellini 4082 Cushion Engine Turned Bezel Ladies Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Cellini Ref. 4082 lady’s wristwatch from 1980, featuring a cushion-shaped 18k yellow gold case with a polished and brushed finish, a graduated bezel, and an integrated textured...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Oyster Band Steel 18K Gold Bezel Blue Dial Watch 126334 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126334 Model Number: 126334 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Origin: Made in Switzerland Style: Luxury Vintage: No Year Manufactured: 2026 Number o...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Dial Diamond Bezel Iced Out Jubilee Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Roman Dial Iced Out Diamond Bezel Watch Jubilee Band Watch 116233, This Rolex Datejust has Iced Out Diamonds Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watc...
Diamond, Rose Gold
1970's Ebel Watch with Jade Dial and Diamond Bezel on a gold bracelet.
By Ebel
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ladies Ebel watch in 18K gold with a diamond bezel set with single cut diamonds.
Jade, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 31mm White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel, Jubilee Bracelet, T series.
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Steel Yellow Gold Two-Tone Ceramic Bezel Watch 116713LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex logo on the 18k yellow gold crown. 18k yellow gold bidirectional rotating bezel with a special 24-hour black bezel insert.
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel, N Serial. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Rolesor Diamond-Set Bezel Watch, 2020
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Rolex Datejust 36, reference 126284RBR, is a sophisticated expression of elegance and distinction, designed for those who appreciate a classic aesthetic combined with the excepti...
Diamond, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Cartier Baignoire 1920 WB509751 Diamond Bezel Ivory Dial Women's Watch 22.5mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Baignoire 1920 WB509751 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Ivory Dial Quartz Women's Watch 22.5mm.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Index Dial Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Bezel Black Diamond Dial Watch 126334 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126334 Model Number: 126334 Movement: Mechanical (Manual) Origin: Made in Switzerland Style: Luxury Vintage: No Year Manufactured: 2010-Present Num...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega 23mm Fire Black Opal Dial & Diamond Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Omega Watch features a stunning 14k yellow gold case with a fire black opal dial, accented by a diamond bezel.
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom Diamond Dial and bezel. No original box and no paper. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model N...
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Tank 2489 Diamond Bezel 18-Karat Ladies Watch In Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Tank 2489 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch Brand: Cartier MPN: 2489 Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Size: Cartier Small, 19 x 35 mm Dial: Silver Dial with Roman ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ballon Blanc 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Cartier 18K gold wristwatch from Cartier’s Ballon Blanc collection with the most stunning diamond as the focal point! Do not miss out on this timelessly elegant Cartier dia...
Diamond
Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36m Fluted Bezel Silver Dial Unisex
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Silver Diamond Face
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Fluted Bezel with Diamond Lugs Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs White Arabic Dial Two Tone Watch 16013
Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Submariner Two Tone Watch with Custom Diamond Bezel 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Two Tone Watch With Custom Diamond Bezel 16613. This watch is in like new condition. It's been polished, serviced and has no visible blemishes.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Turquoise Datejust Two Tone Diamond + Emerald Bezel Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Turquoise 31mm Datejust 2Tone Diamond + Emerald Bezel Watch 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Champagne Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Champagne Roman Dial Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Gold Bezel Jubilee Blue Roman Dial Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Original box and paper included. 5-year Rolex warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126334 Model Number: 126334 Year Manufactured: 2024 Country/Region of ...
18k Gold, Steel
Wittnauer 14Kt. Rose Gold 1940 Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby and Diamond Bezel
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 14mm Di...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Panthere Diamond Bezel 18k YG Cream Dial Quartz Women's Watch 28mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Quartz Watch, circa 1995.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW 2024 Rolex Datejust 28mm Gold Bezel Steel Gray Roman Dial Watch 279174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Model: Rolex Datejust 279174 Model Number: 279174 Department: Women Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Year Ma...
Steel
Rolex 14Kt. Solid Gold O.P Date Lady's Watch With Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous specifications as is the custom Diamond Bezel. However, neither the dial or bezel originally come on this watch.
Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Roman Dial Fluted Yellow Gold Bezel Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Roman Dial Fluted Yellow Gold Bezel Iced Out Watch Jubilee Band 116233 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond and Emerald Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond and Emerald Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel jubilee bracelet. Fixed 18kt white gold bezel. Silver-tone dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers.
Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Sky-Dweller Command Bezel Steel 18K Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 326933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller 326933 Model Number: 326933 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Display: Analog Vintage: No Year Manu...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chocolate Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Chocolate Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel White Roman Numeral Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Index Dial Diamond/Emerald Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Emerald/Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Roman Dial Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Champagne Dial Datejust Diamond / Emerald Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Oyster Band Steel 18K Gold Bezel Blue Dial Men Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
2019 card. Pre-owned model Rolex Datejust 41 126334 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement that is cased in a stainless steel case. It h...
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 5056 SS and 9k Bezel. 30mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster SpeedKing 5056 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Cap Custom Engraved with Ornate Design Manual Windup Movement.
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 4220 SS and 9k Bezel. Engraved
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster SpeedKing 4220 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Cap Custom Engraved with Ornate Design Manual Windup Movement.
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White MOP Diamond Dial 8+2, Diamond/Emerald Bezel. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Arabic Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Arabic Champagne Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 4302 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster SpeedKing 4302 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement.
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Pearl White Roman Datejust Two Tone Diamonds + Ruby Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Pearl White Roman 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamonds + Ruby Bezel Watch 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel 16013 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Sapphire + Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Green Dial, Diamonds / Emeralds Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Green Dial with Diamonds,Diamonds/Emeralds Bezel Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Emerald & Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Champagne Roman Dial with Emerald & Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band 16013
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White MOP Diamond Dial 8+2, Diamond/Emerald Bezel. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel with Diamond Lugs Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 16013. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, servic...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Fluted Bezel On Jubilee Watch Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 16233 automatic watch in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel featuring 36mm case with champagne dial, fluted bezel, and jubilee bracelet.
18k Gold
Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Diamond Dial Bezel/Lugs Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Index Diamond Dial Bezel/Lugs Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Bezel / Lugs Two Tone Ruby Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Bezel/Lugs Two Tone Ruby Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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.