Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced, and has no visi...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Datejust 31mm Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl with 8 + 2 Accent 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced, and ...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Color Dial Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Color Dial with 8 + 2 Accent 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no vi...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl String Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no v...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP String Dial Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl String Dial 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Dial Diamond 6 & 9 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel White Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond 6 & 9 Numbers 16233
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Pink MOP Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone SS and RG Watch Pink Roman Dial Diamond Bezel 116261
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 116261 Two Tone Stainless Steen and Rose Gold Watch with Custom Made Pink Roman Diamond Dial and custom Diamond Bezel.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Chopard Happy Sport 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel 21mm
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Reference Number: 10/6115-23 Brand: Chopard Model: Classic Movement: Quartz Dial Color: White Case Materia: 18K White Gold Case Width 21mm Case Shape: Square Bracelet Material: 18K W...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Geneve ladies 18k yellow gold dress watch with a baguette diamond bezel. The watch has a sleek gold dial with four round diamonds as markers for the twelve, three, six, and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19049A 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oysterquartz President Day-Date 19049A Men's Watch. This timepiece features a 36mm case made of 18K white gold.
18k Gold
Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold MOP Dial & Arabic Numeral Bezel
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Surrounding the dial is a 12-hour bezel, also made of gold, enhancing its refined design.
18k Gold
Gubelin 14K White Gold Diamond Bezel Deco Dial Snake Bracelet
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Encased in luxurious 14k gold, the watch features a silver-toned case that is beautifully framed by a sparkling diamond bezel, adding a touch of sophistication.
14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm President 18K White Gold Salmon Dial Diamond Bezel 179179
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold President Bracelet Diamond Bezel 179179 (Aftermarket Diamond Bezel) Luxury Ladies Watch Year:2005 Offered is an elegant Rolex Datejust Ref. 17917...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ebel “Discovery” Lady’s Diver — 18K Gold, Rotating Bezel, Quartz (30 mm)
By Ebel
Located in Tysons, VA
This lady’s Ebel Discovery combines sport functionality with full 18K gold construction. The 30 mm circular case with rotating bezel frames a cream dial with applied gilt Roman numer...
18k Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Tysons, VA
Completed by an integrated textured 18K gold bracelet, this mid-century jewel-watch balances precision and haute joaillerie appeal.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Solid White Gold with a Diamond Bezel
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 6898 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 24mm MO...
White Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Classique 256.1.75 Diamond Bezel MOP 18K Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 256.1.75 Model: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Classique Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Band Bezel: Factory 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Fa...
18k Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 68278
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 68278 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier 18k Yellow Gold Riviera Flat Bracelet Diamond Bezel & Dial
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Surrounding the dial is a diamond bezel, while the 18k gold case and gold band both exude opulence.
18k Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Roma Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Roma Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Baguette Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne 8+2 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
Diamond, Gold
Patek Philippe "Twenty 4" with Diamonds-Set Bezel in 18K Rose Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
The matching 18K rose gold bracelet flows seamlessly around the wrist and is secured with an elegant folding clasp, completing the watch’s harmonious design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm Steel & Gold Diamond Bezel 178383
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm Steel & Gold Diamond Bezel 178383 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. Datejust. Stainless steel case with diamond bezel (31mm diameter). Cha...
Gerald Genta for Mouawad Wooden Bezel & Dial 18k Yellow Gold Mech Bracelet
By Gérald Genta
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Encircling the dial is a wooden & 18K yellow gold bezel, enhancing the watch's distinctive look.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 9706B68 Rhodochrosite Dial Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Piaget watch, crafted circa 1970, showcases a round 18k gold case and a stunning rhodochrosite dial.
Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Tank 9161 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Bezel Manual 23mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A Clean Case With A Noted Bezel The overall condition of this watch is very good.
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Full Set
By Blancpain
Located in Dallas, TX
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel 29mm Full Set Ref: 6106-2987-55A Women's Watch Automatic Moon phase Year: 2021 Collection: Villeret Wome...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold White Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Presidential 18kt Gold White Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 6917 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Green Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Presidential 18kt Gold Green Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 6917 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Black String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Black String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18038 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Black Roman Diamond Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Black Roman Diamond Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel 18038.
Diamond, Gold
1999 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel.
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U80**** Year: 1999. Brand: Rolex. Crystal: Sapphire. Gender: Women's. Bezel: Fluted Bezel. Dial Color: Champagne. Case Dimensions: 26mm. Condition: Mint Condition. Metal Type: 1...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Jubilee Black Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Jubilee Two Tone Watch 16013. This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Corum Antika 024.653.69 Ladies 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel
By Corum
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 024.653.69 Model: Corum Antika Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Leather Strap Bezel: 18K White Gold with Factory Original Diamond Bezel Dial...
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 80298 29mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 80298 Serial: P904*** Year: 2000 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Pearlmaster Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Factory Di...
18k Gold
18 Kt Rolex White Gold Lady President with Diamond Dial & Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rolex White Gold Lady President with Diamond Dial & Bezel Worn in very good condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, President diamonds, white gold. Movement: Automatic Fu...
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Rose Gold and Steel Bubble Back with RareThunderbird Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the classic Rolex Bubble Back in excellent condition. The watch has a very rare 14Kt solid rose gold Thunderbird Bezel as well as an original ros...
Vintage Audemars Piguet Extra Flat 14273 31mm 18k Gold Factory Diamond Bezel
By Audemars Piguet
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14273 / 14273BA Serial: D13*** Model: Audemars Piguet Extra Flat Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Brown Leather Strap Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Wit...
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Eterna Gold Club Two Tone Sapphire Bezel Skeleton Dial Auto 34mm
By Eterna
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Unconventional Details The watch is a cascade of unique design choices. The bezel is a striking combination of polished gold and a blue sapphire insert, giving the watch ...
Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Pink Baguette Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Pink 8+2 Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel 18038
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Franck Muller 6850 SC D – 18kt White Gold with Factory Diamond Bezel
By Franck Muller
Located in Braintree, GB
Franck Muller 6850 SC D – 18kt White Gold with Factory Diamond Bezel. Crafted in 18kt white gold, the 30mm tonneau-shaped case is adorned with a factory-set diamond bezel and matchi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch with Carved Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking watch by the world's premier house has unique carved bezel and a solid gold jet black dial.
White Gold
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 29mm 69299 Diamond Bezel Diamond Dial 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69299 Serial:W071*** Model: Pearlmaster Case: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: Original Factory Diamond Bezel Dial: Original Silver Factory Diamond Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It has a polished 18kt yellow gold case, bezel, and Twinlock crown, with 48 factory set diamonds on the bezel.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40 President Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Baguette Black Dial 228348
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in 18 ct yellow gold, with a bright black, diamond-set dial, diamond-set bezel and a President bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 69299 29mm Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69299 Serial: N587*** Year: 1991 Model: Ladies Pearlmaster Case: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: Original Factory Diamond Bezel Dial: Original Silver...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget 'Polo' Ladies in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel & Piaget Papers
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget signed "Polo" ladies wrist watch in 18k yellow gold with diamonds. Complete with original Piaget certificate papers. 18k yellow gold 32mm case with an 18kt solid gold bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond bezel 18K gold plated, custom diamond set. Diamonds are 100% natural.
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Gold/Steel 116233 Diamond Bezel White Roman Dial Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond bezel 18K gold plated, custom diamond set. Diamonds are 100% natural.
Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust circa 1953-54 with Original Solid Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 745 DIAL / HANDS: Black Dia...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond bezel 18K gold plated, custom diamond set. Diamonds are 100% natural.
Gold, Steel
Seiko Five Day Date Auto, Gold Plated Bezel, Steel Case, Gold Tone Dial, 1989.
By Seiko
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Seiko Five Day Date automatic is a relatively rare Five, with gold plated bezel, steel case and gold tone dial, very much an 80s watch!
Breitling Chronomat Black Dial 39MM Steel & 18K Yellow Gold B13352 Diamond Bezel
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Breitling Series: Chronomat Model: B13352 Case Diameter: 39 mm Bracelet: Stainless steel Bezel: YG, Custom diamond set Dial: Black dial The sale includes a jewelry watch bo...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4920R-001 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Chocolate Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4920R-001 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Chocolate Dial Ladies Watch This beautiful Patek Philippe Twenty4/4920R/001 Watch is in excellent condition and is read...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 69149 18k White & Yellow Gold Pavé Centre Links Diamond Bezel Ferrite Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Lady-Datejust Ref. 69149 is a 26mm watch made from 18k white and yellow gold. It features a rare ferrite dial, bracelet with factory pavé-diamond center links, and a fully ...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz reference 17014, White Gold Fluted Bezel, Box, 1980.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare and very attractive Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz reference 17014 features a stainless steel 36mm case with white gold fluted bezel, integrated stainless steel bracelet and no...
Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 106 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Factory Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...
18k Gold
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.