Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Polished Bezel circa, 1964 Dauphine Hands
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Solid Gold & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Black Datejust Tow Tone Diamond lugs + Sapphire Bezel 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Black 36mm Datejust Tow Tone Diamond lugs + Sapphire Bezel 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 16013
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial with Diamond Lugs & Diamond/Emerald Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial with Diamond Lugs & Diamond/Emerald Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
1983 Rolex Blue Oyster Perpetual Date Just Wristwatch 18k Bezel 14k Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
1983 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date just reference 16013 featuring a striking blue sunburst dial with diamond hour markers, fluted 18K yellow gold bezel, and stainless steel and 14K yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial with Diamond Lugs & Diamond/Ruby Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial with Diamond Lugs & Diamond/Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Jubilee Watch. BRACELETS ON MODEL NOT INCLUDED.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Purple Color Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Purple Color Dial 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches o...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Pink MOPl Dial with Diamond Markers Diamond Bezel & Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Markers Diamond Bezel & Lugs 16013. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible ...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP String Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel White Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Jubilee Band 16013. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Baguette + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial 8+2 + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scr...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Black 31mm Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamonds + Sapphire Bezel 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Black 31mm Rolex Datejust 2 Tone Diamonds + Sapphire Bezel 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or blemishes...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 2tone 116233 Diamond Bezel Black Logo Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond bezel 18K gold plated, custom diamond set. Diamonds are 100% natural.
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dia Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dia Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visibl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Dial Bezel + Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Dial Bezel + Lugs We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profess...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
3 Carat Diamond Bezel Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 16013
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkably versatile watch fits any occasion from casual to dressy. The diamonds on the bezel and Roman numeral hour markers are aftermarket diamonds and not original Rolex fac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 2tone 116233 Diamond Bezel Black Sunburst Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond bezel 18K gold plated, custom diamond set. Diamonds are 100% natural.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Cream Jubilee Stick Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Cream Jubilee Stick Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Bezel with Emeralds and Diamond Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Bezel with Emeralds and Diamond Lugs 68273
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Baguette + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial 8+2 + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel White Color Dial with Baguette Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White Color Dial with 8+2 Diamond Accent RRT 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Jubilee Band Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Jubilee Band Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Rubies
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Rubies Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Diamond Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Custom White Mother of Pearl 8+2 RT Dial/ Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Black Color String Accent Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Black Color String Accent Dial 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP String Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced an...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Tahitian MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and ha...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Slate Grey Roman Numeral Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Slate Grey Roman Numeral Dial 16013. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratche...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Black Color Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Black Color Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or ...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Dial Diamond 6 & 9
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust 16013 Diamond Bezel White Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond 6 & 9 Numbers This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Black MOP Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Black MOP Mother Of Pearl with 8 + 2 Diamond Accent 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, servi...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone 8 + 2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Silver Color Dial 8 + 2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs Diamond/Emerald Bezel Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs Diamond/Emerald Bezel Two Tone We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Gents President Day Date 18K Diamond Dial and Bezel 118348
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite 36mm Collectible Gentlemen's Rolex is cast in 18K yellow gold and remains in Pristine Condition. Reference number 118348. Features ALL ORIGINAL Scratch resistant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust II Grey Roman Dial 41mm Stainless Steel W/G Fluted Bezel 116334
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Features a grey dial with roman numerals and a fixed white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with a sapphire crystal and self-winding automatic movement.
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Metallic Pink Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Metallic Pink Dial 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond+ Bezel 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond+ Bezel 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue MOP Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Role Datejust Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 2 Tone Pink MOP Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust 2 Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone Champagne Dial 68273
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dial Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Lady-Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel + Lug + Sapphire
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dial Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 69173
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP Dial with Diamond Accent 68274
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has bee...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel with Lugs Glossy Black Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs Glossy Black String Accent Dial 68274 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs + Sapphires 16013 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has n...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no vis...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Roman Numeral Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel with Emeralds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, service...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial with Diamond Accent 68274 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Accen Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Ice Blue String Diamond Dial 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Ice Blue String Diamond Dial 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ lugs 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Accent 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Wimbledon Roman Dial Mens Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Information: Brand: Rolex Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Watch Type: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Information: Model Number...
Steel
Rolex 26mm Lady-Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamonds Bezel+ Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 2 Two Tone Oyster bracelett and White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex Cellini 4160 Watch. 18k YG Ladies Rolex CELLINI Diamond Barrel
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Diamond Bezel Barrel watch. Rolex 1600 Movement Ref. 4160 Beautiful Watch.
18k Gold, White 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.
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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.