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
Rolex Datejust Steel 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Blue Baton Dial Mens Watch 116334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The original Box and Papers are not included. Comes with a seller presentation box and authenticity card. Covered by a one-year seller warranty Details: Brand Rolex Depar...
Rolex President Blue Vignette Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch Ref 69138
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Rolex 28 mm ref 69138 Ant condition 18k yellow gold case Rare Rolex Blue Dial with Factory set Diamond bezel with diamond dial with luminous hands. Date display at 3 o'c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Datejust Diamond Watch is simply stunning and will get you noticed everywhere you go. The Datejust 36 is traditionally a men’s watch that is gaining immense success among ...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
18 Karat Franck Muller Black Magic Pink Dial Watch Black Diamond Bezel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking Franck Muller Black Magic watch featuring a vibrant pink guilloche dial with signature oversized numerals, framed by a black diamond- set case and paired with a black leat...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Cream Pyramid Dial Ruby/Diamond 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 White Roman Dial Sapphire/Diamond 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 Cream Index Dial Diamond/Ruby 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 White Roman Dial Datejust Diamond Bezel/Lugs 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/Lugs Cream Index Dial 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 Grey 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 Datejust Grey Roman Dial Sapphire/Diamond 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 with Diamond Bezel White Roman Dial 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 Ladies Datejust Cream Pyramid Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex Datejust 69173 26mm Cream Pyramid Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Ref 1038 Steel and 18k Zephyr Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1967 Rolex Reference 1038 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Zephyr Bezel and Gold crown.
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Women's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch 68274
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Index Dial 2 Tone Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Index Dial 2 Tone Watch 68274
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Diamond Roman Dial with Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Diamond Roman Dial with Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Jubilee Hidden Clasp 116233 This watch is in perfect condition. It has been polished, professionally s...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69173 Two Tone Diamonds + Sapphire Bezel White Roman Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Roman 26mm Datejust 2Tone Diamonds + Sapphire Bezel Watch 69173
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Pearl White Roman 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond + Emerald Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Pearl White Roman 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond + Emerald Bezel Watch 69173
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Grey Roman Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Grey Roman Dial 68273
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Datejust White Stick Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust White Stick Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Cream Arabic Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond+Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch Cream Arabic Dial 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stick Cream Jubilee Dial Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Stick Cream Jubilee Dial Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Silver Index Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Silver Index Dial Two Tone Watch 68273 Bracelets are NOT included in the sale.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP String Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced an...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel with Lugs Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs Black Color Dial with Diamonds Watch 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue MOP Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial 16013 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visib...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Pink MOP Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Vintage Two Tone Diamond Bezel Salmon Color Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Salmon Color Dial with Diamond Accent RT 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Black MOP Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamonds 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and ...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White Mop Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Tahitian MOP Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Tahitian MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds White Roman Dial Two Tone 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
Rolex Datejust Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs Cream Dial Two Tone Women's 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 Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs 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 Diamond Bezel Cream Roman Dial Jubilee Band Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Roman Dial Jubilee Band Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman 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 White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs/Bezel Diamond and Ruby Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs/Bezel Diamond and Ruby Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust White Stick Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust White Stick Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Two Tone Purple Diamond Dial Vintage Diamond Bezel & Emeralds Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Two Tone Purple Diamond Dial Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scrat...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Luxurious Like New Ladies Chopard 18 Karat Watch With Diamond Face and Bezel
By Chopard
Located in Tustin, CA
This particular model has the larger size diamonds on the bezel. Watch has a genuine Chopard dark blue crocodile adjustable watch band with the original 18 karat white gold matching...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Salmon Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Salmon Color Dial with Accent RT 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Black MOP Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69173 Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Baby Blue MOP Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 69173 Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Baby Blue MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Accent
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond/Emerald Bezel Two Tone Jubilee 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 Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Two Tone Oyster Band 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
Women's Rolex Datejust Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial 2 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 41 mm Two Tone Yellow Watch Custom Set Diamond Bezel 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Series: Datejust Model: 116333 Case Diameter: 41 mm Bracelet: Oyster band; stainless steel and 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond Set, 18K Gold Plated Dial: Black dia...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 mm 2Tone Yellow Watch Custom Set Diamond Bezel 116333 Black
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Series: Datejust Model: 116333 Case Diameter: 41 mm Bracelet: Oyster band; stainless steel and 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond Set, 18K Gold Plated Dial: Black dia...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 mm 2Tone Yellow Watch Custom Set Diamond Bezel 116333 Black
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Series: Datejust Model: 116333 Case Diameter: 41 mm Bracelet: Oyster band; stainless steel and 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond Set, 18K Gold Plated Dial: Black dia...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Zenith 18K White Gold & Diamond Set Bezel Mechanical
By Zenith
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Zenith mechanical ladies watch. 17.5X17.5mm 18k white gold case with 40 factory diamond set bezel.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tessoro 18K Yellow Gold & Pave Bezel
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A luxurious Tiffany & Co. Tessoro Round Quartz Watch in 18k Gold with Diamond Markers and Bezel.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust II 41 Two Tone Yellow Custom Diamond Watch Original Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust II 116333 Two Tone Yellow Custom Diamond Watch Original Fluted Bezel Original Wimbledon Dial. This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust 68274 Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs Cream Color Dial 2 Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs Cream Color Dial 2 Tone Women's Watch 68274
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Robin Rotenier Yellow Gold Sapphire Bezel Wristwatch
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Limited Edition Robin Rotenier Quartz wristwatch in 18k yellow gold. Quartz movement. 42 1.7mm round deep blue sapphires. Robin Rotenier buckle and band attachments. 42 blue sapphir...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP Dial 116201 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scra...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Dark Grey Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Emerald Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Lady Rolex 26mm Dark Grey Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Emerald Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
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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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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.