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Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Covered Lug Wrist Watch
Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Covered Lug Wrist Watch

Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Covered Lug Wrist Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Chicago, IL

M.M 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case with covered lugs. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Herna 14K YG  Pocket Watch with 18K Gold Engraving Hinged Cover
Herna 14K YG  Pocket Watch with 18K Gold Engraving Hinged Cover

Herna 14K YG Pocket Watch with 18K Gold Engraving Hinged Cover

Located in New York, NY

- 16.9mm Hallmarks: HERNA 17 JEWELS INCABLOC SWISS 14KT. GOLD Gold purity of watch cover was

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Omega Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hand Engraved Covered Watch
Vintage Omega Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hand Engraved Covered Watch

Vintage Omega Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hand Engraved Covered Watch

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

hand made 18k Diamond gold brascelet This Vinatge watch has intricate scroll hand Engraving patterns

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Vintage Ladies Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Covered Mesh Watch
Piaget Vintage Ladies Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Covered Mesh Watch

Piaget Vintage Ladies Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Covered Mesh Watch

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

gold, with a substantial weight of 99.1 grams. This elegant watch features a hidden, round mechanical

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Open Link Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Open Link Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Open Link Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Very special item designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, this is a ropetwist gold and diamond open link

Category

20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Encausse & Krasker Pave Buckle Cover Fluted Bracelet-watch
Encausse & Krasker Pave Buckle Cover Fluted Bracelet-watch

Encausse & Krasker Pave Buckle Cover Fluted Bracelet-watch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Enhance your collection with this elegant watch crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a rectangular

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Two Color Gold Hunters Case Covered Dial Watch, 1930s
Tiffany & Co. Two Color Gold Hunters Case Covered Dial Watch, 1930s

Tiffany & Co. Two Color Gold Hunters Case Covered Dial Watch, 1930s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Cress Arrow STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Covered Dial CIRCA

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement Pocket

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch
Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch

Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch Cover embossed with the head of Lady Liberty her crown

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Diamond Emerald Covered Wristwatch
Diamond Emerald Covered Wristwatch

Diamond Emerald Covered Wristwatch

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Emerald covered watch is set with fifteen round cut Emeralds, two cabochon Emeralds and ten

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Pendant
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Pendant

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

dust cover is gold. Watch numbered inside the case: 1225, accompanied by the words “Cylindre huit Rubis

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Benkin Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
Benkin Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch

Benkin Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant Retro cocktail bracelet in white gold and diamonds with covered watch. Cover has a center

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Covered Bracelet Watch with Diamonds
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Covered Bracelet Watch with Diamonds

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Covered Bracelet Watch with Diamonds

Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Covered Bracelet Watch with Diamonds This exquisite vintage 18k yellow

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Covered Omega Slide Bracelet Watch
Covered Omega Slide Bracelet Watch

Covered Omega Slide Bracelet Watch

Located in Bradenton, FL

The covered watch bracelet has a Limoges enameled portrait covered lid and is adorned with ten

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Covered Ring Watch
Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Covered Ring Watch

Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Covered Ring Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Rare Movado for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Surprise Ring Watch, the hinged

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch

Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

collare con incastonati degli opali. The 18k gold bracelet was created between 1910 and 1919, in perfect

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Edwardian 18k Mixed Metal Pocket Watch
TIFFANY & Co. Edwardian 18k Mixed Metal Pocket Watch

TIFFANY & Co. Edwardian 18k Mixed Metal Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Narberth, PA

of the watch is excellent. There is no apparent damage to the gold setting, glass cover, or watch

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Retro Diamond Gold Cover Watch
Retro Diamond Gold Cover Watch

Retro Diamond Gold Cover Watch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Retro 1940s beauty was created in 14KT yellwo gold evoking the essence of the era. The watch

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Geneva Hidden Timepiece
14 Karat Yellow Gold Geneva Hidden Timepiece

14 Karat Yellow Gold Geneva Hidden Timepiece

By Geneva

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ladies 14 karat yellow gold cover watch by Geneva. This one of a kind watch has 7 single cut

Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Geneve Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet Cover Watch
Geneve Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet Cover Watch

Geneve Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet Cover Watch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 14K yellow and white gold flexible bangle vintage Geneve cover watch circa 1960's. It has

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond, Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch Bangle
Vintage Diamond, Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch Bangle

Vintage Diamond, Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch Bangle

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

with floral motifs, featuring a covered watch, with a silvered rectangular dial (discolored), black

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Bracelet Diamond White Gold Watch
Hamilton Bracelet Diamond White Gold Watch

Hamilton Bracelet Diamond White Gold Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Bedford, NY

1960's Hamilton bracelet watch in 14k white gold with lift cover over watch face. Watch as set

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch

Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lady's 14K yellow gold Omega cover watch circa 1960's. It has a very comfortable mesh 10mm wide

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Omega Gold Bracelet Cover Watch
Vintage Omega Gold Bracelet Cover Watch

Vintage Omega Gold Bracelet Cover Watch

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W 0.63 in L 7.5 in

Vintage Omega Gold Bracelet Cover Watch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique and lovely to the feel, this 1950s era bracelet does double duty as a watch. Gently domed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Watch
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Watch

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Watch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This extravagant cover watch bracelet is 14 karat yellow gold with 12 round diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Geneva Yellow Gold Covered Watch Bracelet
Vintage Geneva Yellow Gold Covered Watch Bracelet

Vintage Geneva Yellow Gold Covered Watch Bracelet

By Geneva

Located in Greenwich, CT

A unique timepiece from our Estate Jewelry collection, this Geneva lady's watch is an example of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Vintage Mesh Gold Bracelet Portrait Cover Watch
1950s Vintage Mesh Gold Bracelet Portrait Cover Watch

1950s Vintage Mesh Gold Bracelet Portrait Cover Watch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This portrait cover watch circa 1950's is fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The mesh wide bracelet

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Incredible Floral Turquoise Diamond Covered Gold Watch Bracelet
Incredible Floral Turquoise Diamond Covered Gold Watch Bracelet

Incredible Floral Turquoise Diamond Covered Gold Watch Bracelet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Inside bangle measures 6 1/4"
Marked MD 18k
Length of floral area 2" by 1 1/4"

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Universal Gold Watch With Sliding Cover, Circa 1950
Vintage Universal Gold Watch With Sliding Cover, Circa 1950

Vintage Universal Gold Watch With Sliding Cover, Circa 1950

Located in London, GB

A vintage, Universal, ladies' wristwatch, with a fluted sliding cover over the rectangular face

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Rose and Yellow Gold Flip Top Covered Watch
Retro Ruby Diamond Rose and Yellow Gold Flip Top Covered Watch

Retro Ruby Diamond Rose and Yellow Gold Flip Top Covered Watch

Located in North Hollywood, CA

yellow and rose gold, with salmon covered dial and black baton markers at 3, 6, 9 and 12. The top of the

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18k Gold 3.25ctw Rose Cut Diamond Covered Pocket Watch Pendant
Antique French 18k Gold 3.25ctw Rose Cut Diamond Covered Pocket Watch Pendant

Antique French 18k Gold 3.25ctw Rose Cut Diamond Covered Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

18k rose gold case that's completely covered with old rose cut diamonds that are pave set throughout

Category

Antique 1870s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair
Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair

Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Stunning evening ladies dress watch from the Retro period, It looks like a bracelet, but when you

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Mario Buccellati 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet with White Round Diamond Cover Watch
Mario Buccellati 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet with White Round Diamond Cover Watch

Mario Buccellati 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet with White Round Diamond Cover Watch

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Montgomery, AL

Mario Buccellati 14k Solid Gold And White Diamond Watch Fits 6-6.5 Inch wrist 40.3 Grams 14mm

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ebel 18K Yellow Gold Covered Ladies Watch Nugget Finish With 3Ct Side Diamond
Ebel 18K Yellow Gold Covered Ladies Watch Nugget Finish With 3Ct Side Diamond

Ebel 18K Yellow Gold Covered Ladies Watch Nugget Finish With 3Ct Side Diamond

By Ebel

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

hidden watch face beneath a textured gold cover. Total Weight: 77.29 grams Length: 15.9 cm Creator: Ebel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton
Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton

Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton

Located in Miami Beach, FL

elegant diamond watch containing 6 carats in diamonds set in 14k white gold. Made by Hamilton which is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jaeger-Le Coultre Diamond Cover Watch in 18 Karat, circa 1950s
Jaeger-Le Coultre Diamond Cover Watch in 18 Karat, circa 1950s

Jaeger-Le Coultre Diamond Cover Watch in 18 Karat, circa 1950s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Wailea, HI

Jaeger-Le Coultre Diamond Cover Watch in 18k Circa 1950's Twenty Two Single Cut Diamonds weighing

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Covered Wristwatch
Rolex Ladies Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Covered Wristwatch

Rolex Ladies Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Covered Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1950's ladies Rolex covered watch with bright red genuine rubies and sparkly full cut

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Ladies Covered Wristwatch
1.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Ladies Covered Wristwatch

1.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Ladies Covered Wristwatch

Located in Stamford, CT

1940's Vintage Retro Asymmetrical covered wristwatch in 14k rose gold with a double snake chain

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet manual Wristwatch
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet manual Wristwatch

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet manual Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Rolex ladies Covered Bracelet Watch, 18K Yellow Gold Signed Rolex Case with a White

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

John Rubel Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Covered Wristwatch
John Rubel Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Covered Wristwatch

John Rubel Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Covered Wristwatch

Located in New York, NY

A Retro covered gold bracelet watch on a brick-link strap with a shuttered face flanked by circular

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch
Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch

Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch

Located in Stamford, CT

center covered watch. The 18k yellow gold lid hinges open to show the 14k Goldie watch. Manual wind. 96

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger Le Coultre Lady's Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch Ref 702173
Jaeger Le Coultre Lady's Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch Ref 702173

Jaeger Le Coultre Lady's Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch Ref 702173

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage authentic Jaeger Lecoultre ladies watch with a sliding cover over the dial is crafted

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Moba Diamond Florentine Finish Gold Covered Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet
1960s Moba Diamond Florentine Finish Gold Covered Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet

1960s Moba Diamond Florentine Finish Gold Covered Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Mid 20th century 14k yellow gold watch with a diagonal row of 9 x .01 c. each single cut diamonds

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tilbury Ladies Yellow Gold Covered Braided Tassel mechanical Wristwatch, 1950s
Tilbury Ladies Yellow Gold Covered Braided Tassel mechanical Wristwatch, 1950s

Tilbury Ladies Yellow Gold Covered Braided Tassel mechanical Wristwatch, 1950s

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Tilbury 17 jewel Incabloc Swiss ladies wrist watches hidden under a florentine finished 14k gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Kurz Mid-20th Century Covered Yellow Gold Buckle Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet
Kurz Mid-20th Century Covered Yellow Gold Buckle Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet

Kurz Mid-20th Century Covered Yellow Gold Buckle Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet

By A. Kurz

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Stunning 18k yellow gold ladies watch by Kurz in Geneva featuring a buckle style covered watch with

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-20th Century Diamond Covered Woven Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet
Mid-20th Century Diamond Covered Woven Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet

Mid-20th Century Diamond Covered Woven Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Elegant covered 14k yellow gold woven ladies watch with 9 prong set diamonds going in a line from

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Retro Gold and Diamond Watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Retro Gold and Diamond Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold and diamond covered bracelet watch with an illuminated black face, in 18k. Jaeger

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Kurz Floral Flower Covered 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet
1960s Kurz Floral Flower Covered 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet

1960s Kurz Floral Flower Covered 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet

By A. Kurz

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Stunning 18k yellow gold ladies watch by Kurz in Geneva featuring a hinged peek a boo style

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Retro Diamond and Rose Gold Watch/Bracelet
Rolex Retro Diamond and Rose Gold Watch/Bracelet

Rolex Retro Diamond and Rose Gold Watch/Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A Swiss Retro 18 karat rose gold bracelet covered watch with diamonds by Rolex. The hinged watch

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial
Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial

Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Mathey Tissot 1960's 14kt Rose Gold Ribbed Covered Bracelet Watch, a vintage marvel

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Late Art Deco French 0.70 Carat Total Carat Diamond Watch
Late Art Deco French 0.70 Carat Total Carat Diamond Watch

Late Art Deco French 0.70 Carat Total Carat Diamond Watch

By Longines

Located in Narberth, PA

manufactured by the world renowned watch company, Longines! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold with platinum

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Declaration Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
Cartier Yellow Gold Declaration Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch

Cartier Yellow Gold Declaration Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

diamonds graded D-E VVS. The gold diamond links cover the watch and can be seperated to see the time. Satin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Omega Watch company in the 1950's. The watch is made of 18 karat (tested) yellow gold. The watch cover

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin Gold and Sapphire Covered Bracelet Watch
Retro Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin Gold and Sapphire Covered Bracelet Watch

Retro Trabert and Hoeffer Mauboussin Gold and Sapphire Covered Bracelet Watch

By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold and channel-set sapphire bracelet watch of overlapping scrolled design with diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 2.30 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver covered pocket watch pendant
Antique 2.30 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver covered pocket watch pendant

Antique 2.30 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver covered pocket watch pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

: Watch Movement: Manual Metal: 18k yellow gold and silver Era: Antique Circa: 1870's Hallmarks

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Retro Modern Ruby and Diamond Covered Bracelet Watch
Retro Modern Ruby and Diamond Covered Bracelet Watch

Retro Modern Ruby and Diamond Covered Bracelet Watch

By Lucien Piccard

Located in Bethesda, MD

A classic example of retro-modern style. This ruby and diamonds 14 karat pink and yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Diamond, Ruby & Gold Cover Watch Bracelet – '40s
Retro Diamond, Ruby & Gold Cover Watch Bracelet – '40s

Retro Diamond, Ruby & Gold Cover Watch Bracelet – '40s

Located in Milano, IT

hidden beneath a sculptural fan-motif cover. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and weighing approximately 50.78

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1970s Classic Diamond Ebel Ladies Gold Cover Watch Bracelet
1970s Classic Diamond Ebel Ladies Gold Cover Watch Bracelet

1970s Classic Diamond Ebel Ladies Gold Cover Watch Bracelet

By Ebel

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage 1970s Eel ladies cover watch with diamonds is immaculately crafted in solid 18K yellow

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Waltham Tricolor Gold Elk Covered Case Pocket Watch
Waltham Tricolor Gold Elk Covered Case Pocket Watch

Waltham Tricolor Gold Elk Covered Case Pocket Watch

By Waltham

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Tricolor 14 Karat Solid Gold Waltham Covered Hunters Case Pocket Watch All the bells and

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Midcentury Ladies Hamilton White Gold and Diamond Cover Watch
Midcentury Ladies Hamilton White Gold and Diamond Cover Watch

Midcentury Ladies Hamilton White Gold and Diamond Cover Watch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Absolutely iconic Hamilton diamond cover watch. These lovely creations graced the arms of a great

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hermès Medor Pyramid Cover Gold Plated Quartz Women's Watch
Hermès Medor Pyramid Cover Gold Plated Quartz Women's Watch

Hermès Medor Pyramid Cover Gold Plated Quartz Women's Watch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Hermès “Medor” wristwatch featuring a distinctive pyramid-shaped cover that flips open to

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Ladies Gold Platinum Diamond Pearl and Enamel Covered Bracelet Watch
Omega Ladies Gold Platinum Diamond Pearl and Enamel Covered Bracelet Watch

Omega Ladies Gold Platinum Diamond Pearl and Enamel Covered Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Omega Very Scarce High Jewelry / watch Collection Covered Bracelet ladies Wrist Watch. A

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

yellow gold with the watch components being made from 14kt. The bracelet is composed of finely ribbed

Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Vintage 7.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cover Ladies Watch
Piaget Vintage 7.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cover Ladies Watch

Piaget Vintage 7.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cover Ladies Watch

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

This stunning Vintage Diamond Piaget Ladies watch is crafted in 18K white gold. It features a

Category

Vintage 1960s Swazi Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Lady's Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch
Lady's Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch

Lady's Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Covered Wristwatch

Located in Stamford, CT

Classic 1950-1960 solid 14k gold hinged top buckle style yellow and white gold bracelet watch

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Pasha Automatic Wristwatch with Grill Cover
Cartier Gold Pasha Automatic Wristwatch with Grill Cover

Cartier Gold Pasha Automatic Wristwatch with Grill Cover

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier Pasha, 38 M.M. 3 piece 18K yellow Gold water resistant case with rotating bezel

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch
Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch

Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch

Located in Stamford, CT

. Hidden built in catch and center covered watch. The 18k yellow gold lid hinges open to show the 14k

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch with Flip Cover, 1940s
Girard Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch with Flip Cover, 1940s

Girard Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch with Flip Cover, 1940s

Located in Birmingham, AL

This 1940s Girard wrist watch is made in 14k rose gold with a flip down face cover. It holds 27

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Art Deco Covered Lugs Manual Wind Wristwatch
Longines Yellow Gold Art Deco Covered Lugs Manual Wind Wristwatch

Longines Yellow Gold Art Deco Covered Lugs Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 3266/80
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 3266/80

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 3266/80

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Patek Philippe Reference 3266/80 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Covered Wrist watch. Measuring

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Located in Miami, FL

Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in t...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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By Cartier

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch

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By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 17 Jewel M...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
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Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Prada Resort 2016 Paillettes Chain Handle Disk Bag
Prada Resort 2016 Paillettes Chain Handle Disk Bag

Prada Resort 2016 Paillettes Chain Handle Disk Bag

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in London, GB

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By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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John Galliano Ivory Organza Cut-Work 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress, ss 1996

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from delicate ivory cotton organza with intricate cut-work detailing ▪ Features 50 fau...

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Vacheron Constantin Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch with Ceylon Sapphires, 1920
Vacheron Constantin Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch with Ceylon Sapphires, 1920

Vacheron Constantin Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch with Ceylon Sapphires, 1920

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin for Merimont STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum Diamond Sapphires CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet Description: A striking Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet composed of intricately woven 18K yellow gold links forming ...

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20th Century French Retro Link Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch

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By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Piaget Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Excellent Condition Length: 6.5 inch Dial Width: 0.82 inch Weight: 32.6 grams

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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch

1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch

By Omega

Located in Poitiers, FR

Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold Cover Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold cover watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 84 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect gold cover watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing gold cover watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Omega, Rolex and A. Kurz each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A gold cover watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 35, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes marquise cut and single cut alternatives. When shopping for a gold cover watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Cover Watch?

The price for a gold cover watch starts at $384 and tops out at $45,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,650.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.