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Mens Solid Gold Watch

Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706
Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706

Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex ref.8940 manual wind jumbo dress watch, c.1960s, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega 14k Solid Gold Cal 600 Mens 33mm Manual Wind 1960s Dress Watch RA667
Omega 14k Solid Gold Cal 600 Mens 33mm Manual Wind 1960s Dress Watch RA667

Omega 14k Solid Gold Cal 600 Mens 33mm Manual Wind 1960s Dress Watch RA667

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 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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 14k solid gold automatic, c.1978, all

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k 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

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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 1960s 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Watch Ref. 3643J
Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Watch Ref. 3643J

Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Watch Ref. 3643J

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1960s Rolex Cellini Ref. 3643J is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a refined 23mm case with a striking black dial. The minimalist dial design reflects the underst...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14K Gold and Diamond Omega Constellation Watch Vintage
14K Gold and Diamond Omega Constellation Watch Vintage

14K Gold and Diamond Omega Constellation Watch Vintage

By Omega

Located in Bradenton, FL

A vintage 14k yellow gold (tested), Omega Constellation wrist watch with round brilliant cut diamond numerals, approx. .16 carats. The diamond hour markers further elevate this beaut...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap
Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap

Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap

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Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap

By Omega

Located in Vannes, FR

Omega Genève Gold Plated Watch with Suede Leather Strap Discover this elegant Omega Genève watch from the 1960s, an iconic piece of vintage watch design. Featuring a gold-plated cas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1940s Bubbleback Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold 32mm Watch Ref. 3372
Vintage 1940s Bubbleback Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold 32mm Watch Ref. 3372

Vintage 1940s Bubbleback Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold 32mm Watch Ref. 3372

By Rolex

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 48.1 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Diameter): 32mm (not includ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring
Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring

Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Impressive and substantial estate 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K antique gold coin 14K yellow gold signet ring 1897 $5 Gold Coin, early 20th century ring setting Weight: 23.4g Chri...

Category

20th Century American Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960
Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960

Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Constellation Chronometer METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 / 60's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm x 35mm MO...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial
Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial

Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6550 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm M...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561
18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561

18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, 18kt solid gold case, Calibre 561 , Reference 168005 Movement: mechanical movement, automatic self winding, Calibre 561 Functi...

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch

Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement, Beautiful Original Mint Condition S...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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

Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 3322 Wrist Watch. 16 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with hand Texturing, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek Ph...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.

Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.

By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Rare Black Mystery Dial with Windup Manual Movement. ref 7007873 Condition: Has some d...

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model fea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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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.