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Mens Solid Gold Watch

Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714
Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714

Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold bumper automatic, c.1944, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Omega 14k Solid Gold 36mm Jumbo Bumper Automatic Mens Vintage 1950s RA695
Omega 14k Solid Gold 36mm Jumbo Bumper Automatic Mens Vintage 1950s RA695

Omega 14k Solid Gold 36mm Jumbo Bumper Automatic Mens Vintage 1950s RA695

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic luxury, 14k solid gold Men's Omega jumbo bumper automatic, c.1950s, unrestored, in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579
Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579

Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold manual wind dress watch, c.1961, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579
Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579

Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's Omega US Collection GX 6525 14k solid gold automatic, c.1956, in excellent

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster 9k Solid Rose Gold Mens 1930s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind RA713
Rolex Oyster 9k Solid Rose Gold Mens 1930s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind RA713

Rolex Oyster 9k Solid Rose Gold Mens 1930s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind RA713

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare, timeless treasure 9k solid rose gold Rolex Oyster cushion case manual wind dress watch, c

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RJC156
Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RJC156

Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RJC156

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 18k gold automatic, c.1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1970s, in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1970s, in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Vintage Watch Zenith Elite HW 18K Solid Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Men
Vintage Watch Zenith Elite HW 18K Solid Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Men

Vintage Watch Zenith Elite HW 18K Solid Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Men

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in Geneva, CH

. Crafted in 18K gold and adorned with a luxurious brown alligator strap, this watch exudes sophistication

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver  Dial quartz  Men's watch
PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver  Dial quartz  Men's watch

PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver Dial quartz Men's watch

Located in New York, NY

PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver Dial quartz Men's watch All the parts are authentic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Mens Midsize Unisex Quartz Watch - Solid 18K Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Mens Midsize Unisex Quartz Watch - Solid 18K Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Mens Midsize Unisex Quartz Watch - Solid 18K Gold

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

. Cartier Tank Louis Mens Midsize Unisex Quartz Watch - Solid 18K Gold Gorgeous Condition - Iconic Model

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rare 1942 Solid Rose Gold Patek Philippe & Tiffany & Co. Men's Watch & Paperwork
Rare 1942 Solid Rose Gold Patek Philippe & Tiffany & Co. Men's Watch & Paperwork

Rare 1942 Solid Rose Gold Patek Philippe & Tiffany & Co. Men's Watch & Paperwork

By Patek Philippe

Located in GB

gold men’s Patek Phillipe wristwatch signed by Tiffany & Co. who were the retailers and accompanied by

Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Master Mariner Hpg Mens Watch
Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Master Mariner Hpg Mens Watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Master Mariner Hpg Mens Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Media, PA

Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Day Date Master Mariner HPG Men’s Watch 14K Solid Gold Case Automatic

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Solid 14K Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Dial
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Solid 14K Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Dial

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Solid 14K Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Dial

By Rolex

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vintage 14K Gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watch, boasting the exclusivity and luxe design of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Omega Automatic Men's Watch Geneve Solid Yellow Gold Swiss Made 7"
Vintage 18k Omega Automatic Men's Watch Geneve Solid Yellow Gold Swiss Made 7"

Vintage 18k Omega Automatic Men's Watch Geneve Solid Yellow Gold Swiss Made 7"

By Omega

Located in Greer, SC

Superb vintage Omega Automatic watch, Geneve Swiss Made with a stunning 18k solid yellow gold mesh

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 8952 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1950s RA229
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 8952 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1950s RA229

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 8952 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1950s RA229

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.8952 manual wind large

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Mens Baume Mercier Baumatic 18k Solid Gold Date Automatic 1970s Vintage RA436
Mens Baume Mercier Baumatic 18k Solid Gold Date Automatic 1970s Vintage RA436

Mens Baume Mercier Baumatic 18k Solid Gold Date Automatic 1970s Vintage RA436

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Baume & Mercier Baumatic date automatic, c.1970s, in excellent

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 4282 14ct Solid Gold Manual Wind 1940s Swiss RA234
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 4282 14ct Solid Gold Manual Wind 1940s Swiss RA234

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 4282 14ct Solid Gold Manual Wind 1940s Swiss RA234

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, men's Rolex Precision ref.4282 solid 14ct rose gold manual wind, c.1944

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mens Rolex Cellini Ref 4113 27mm 18k Solid Gold 1970s Vintage Luxury RA386
Mens Rolex Cellini Ref 4113 27mm 18k Solid Gold 1970s Vintage Luxury RA386

Mens Rolex Cellini Ref 4113 27mm 18k Solid Gold 1970s Vintage Luxury RA386

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless elegance, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Cellini ref.4113 manual wind dress watch, c.1976, in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Geneve 18k Solid Gold Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind 1970s RA537
Audemars Piguet Geneve 18k Solid Gold Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind 1970s RA537

Audemars Piguet Geneve 18k Solid Gold Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind 1970s RA537

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A luxurious iconic grail, Men's 18K solid gold Audemars Piguet Geneve ultra-thin manual wind dress

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Mens Rolex Cellini Geneve Ref 3806 32mm 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1970s RA474
Mens Rolex Cellini Geneve Ref 3806 32mm 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1970s RA474

Mens Rolex Cellini Geneve Ref 3806 32mm 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1970s RA474

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's 18K solid gold Rolex Cellini 3806 manual wind dress watch, c.1974, in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Breitling Watch 18k Yellow Gold Callisto Chrono Ref. 80520
Vintage Breitling Watch 18k Yellow Gold Callisto Chrono Ref. 80520

Vintage Breitling Watch 18k Yellow Gold Callisto Chrono Ref. 80520

By Breitling

Located in Berlin, BE

Distinctive, sporty men's chronograph in solid 18K gold design Watch manufacturer: BREITLING Model

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352
Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352

Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's solid 14k white gold Omega dress watch with gorgeous diamond dial, c.1968

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage 1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Steel Men's Watch Ref 6426
Vintage 1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Steel Men's Watch Ref 6426

Vintage 1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Steel Men's Watch Ref 6426

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426 is a classic example of Rolex’s understated mid-century design. Crafted in stainless steel with a 33mm Oyster case, the watch embod...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520

Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520

By Patek Philippe

Located in istanbul, TR

Brand : Patek Philippe Collection : Calatrava Model : Calatrava Clous De Paris Reference : Patek Philippe - 3520 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1990's Movement : manuel wind Case ma...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...

Category

2010s Italian Shoes

HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag

HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

$175Sale Price|30% Off

Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

Category

1990s French Blouses and Tops

Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch LL6590-1
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch LL6590-1

Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch LL6590-1

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features an elegant champagne dial with applied gold markers and classic dauphine hands. Powered by an a...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 "Golden Egg" gold-capped automatic, c.1959, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker....

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in MADRID, ES

Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. This is a vintage piece with a unique case design, with curved lugs. It has alarm function. The case is gold plated and measures 32 mm in diamete...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s

Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leather band. 30mm round Case

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...

Category

Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...

Category

1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch

Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1946 Rolex "Bubbleback" Wrist Watch, 32 M.M 2 piece Stainless Steel case, Automatic, self winding 17 Jewel Movement. Restored as original Black Dial with Luminous Half Roman an...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

$6,400

W 1.38 in L 1.23 in

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Queens, NY

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless treasure, rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37

New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch

Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...

Category

Early 2000s French Clutches

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Mens Solid Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact mens solid gold watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 24 antique edition and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect mens solid gold watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a mens solid gold watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Piaget, Vacheron Constantin and Ulysse Nardin are consistently popular. A mens solid gold watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 31 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a mens solid gold watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Mens Solid Gold Watch?

On average, a mens solid gold watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,225, while they’re typically $1,725 on the low end and $28,313 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Mens Solid Gold Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It depends on the brand but a Rolex gold watch is made in solid gold, while other brands may use gold capping or gold plating.