Vintage Omega Seamaster Gold-Filled Automatic Watch 34mm
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Omega Seamaster automatic watch. Gold-filled case with stainless steel back.
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
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Gold-filled
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Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold Shell Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Constellation Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Barrel shape 2 Piece water Proof Rose Gold Shell case with Fluted Bezel and Steel back with Rose Gold Observatory emblem.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster 166.087 Automatic Jumbo Gold Plated Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega Model: Seamaster Reference 166087 Country Of M:anufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless Steel Measurements :39 mm diam...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Custom Red Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960 solid 14k yellow gold Omega Automatic Seamaster. Recently serviced.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Rose Gold Oversize Automatic Wristwatch Reference 2899 1
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Ref 2899 1, movement no° 16094895, made 1960 18Kt rose gold case, 19-jewel cal.491 automa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch - Automatic winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 33.5 mm).
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Men's Omega Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This stylish vintage 1960's model is an Omega Seamaster Automatic 33mm Gold Filled Men's Classic Calibre 550 Wristwatch, reference LL6287-1.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Seamaster Automatic 166.070 – Gold‑Plated 1970 – Serviced April 2026
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster Automatic 166.070 – Gold‑Plated 1970 – Serviced April 2026 – Excellent Condition A beautifully presented vintage Omega Seamaster reference 166.070, dated to 1970 by ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Deville Automatic circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Seamaster DeVille STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt Gold Filled DIMENSIONS: 37 mm X 34 mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Wind...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Top and Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 35 MM Water Proof 2 Piece Stainless Steel Case with Yellow Gold Bezel and Gold Lug Tops.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Top and Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 35 MM Water Proof 2 Piece Stainless Steel Case with Yellow Gold Bezel and Gold Lug Tops.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow and White Gold Speedmaster Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Hicksville, NY
The watch dial has the hallmarks OMEGA Speedmaster AUTOMATIC written near the top.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic Automatic Wristwatch, Gold-Plated, Champagne/Grey
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic automatic wristwatch, featuring a refined champagne/grey dial housed in a gold-plated case and paired with a matching gold-plated bracelet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Gold Filled Automatic Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A timeless dress watch that combines Swiss craftsmanship with understated luxury. Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster De Ville Case Size: 34mm Movement: Automatic Material: 14k Gold Fille...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage 1966 Omega Constellation Gold Cap Automatic Watch Ref. 168.004
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Finished on a classic leather strap, this Constellation is a versatile vintage piece—ideal for those who appreciate understated luxury, mechanical pedigree, and enduring mid-century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Omega 1960s Automatic Calendar Gold Top Wristwatch New Never Worn
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Black Omega Lizard Strap and Omega Gold Plate buckle. Has original Hand tag, running and keeping time.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega 1960s Automatic Calendar Gold Top Wristwatch New Never Worn
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Black Omega Lizard Strap and Omega Gold Plate buckle. Has original Hand tag, running and keeping time.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega 1960s Automatic Calendar Gold Top Wristwatch New Never Worn
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Black Omega Lizard Strap and Omega Gold Plate buckle. Has original Hand tag, running and keeping time.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega 1960s Automatic Calendar Gold Top Wristwatch New Never Worn
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Black Omega Lizard Strap and Omega Gold Plate buckle. Has original Hand tag, running and keeping time.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega 1960s Automatic Calendar Gold Top Wristwatch New Never Worn
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Black Omega Lizard Strap and Omega Gold Plate buckle. Has original Hand tag, running and keeping time.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega 1960s Automatic Calendar Gold Top Wristwatch New Never Worn
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Black Omega Lizard Strap and Omega Gold Plate buckle. Has original Hand tag, running and keeping time.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 18k 1960s Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid 1960s Omega Constellation Reference 168.005 / 6 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k 2 piece water resistant case with Observatory on case back, Caliber 561, 24 Jewel, Automatic self W...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Gold Plate Stainless Steel Chronograph Seamaster Automatic Date Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega 1960’s Automatic Date Chronograph with date, sweep second hand, elapsed time minute hand, elapsed time hour hand a 6 o’clock and running second hand at 9 o’clock with additiona...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Omega Automatic 10K Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch With Case
By Omega
Located in Bradenton, FL
Well maintained 1960's Omega Automatic Men's Wrist Watch with Leather Strap, includes Silver Tone Metal Box and original box and papers.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Bumper Vintage 1950 Men's Watch - Yellow Gold Filled 14k Automatic
By Omega
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Omega Model: Bumper Specific Year: 1950 Movement: Automatic Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: 1 year Movement Maker: Swiss Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Filled Fastening Type:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of mid-century Swiss craftsmanship, this vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and powered by a precise automatic movement.
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Omega stainless Steel yellow Gold Filled Automatic Date Red Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Gold fill case and steel back. Gold-filled & steel 35.7 grams Length: 41.16mm Width: 34mm Band width at case: 18mm Case thickness: 10.41mm Band: New Italian Crocodile Cryst...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Steel
Omega Seamaster Gold Tone Steel Gold Dial Automatic Men's watch 1660277
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Omega Seamaster 1660277 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round sh...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster Vintage Automatic Wristwatch Ref CAL 352
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch CAL 352 - Automatic bumper style cal. 352 movement.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Ladies Omega Constellation gold-capped date automatic with 18k solid gold bezel, c.1960s in pristine vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster 34mm Gold-Capped Automatic 1960s All Original JM15
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1960s, all original.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Watch with Original Dial From 1964
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 39mm MOV...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
18 kt. White Gold Omega Ladies Automatic Wristwatch with 1.32 ct. Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. White Gold Omega Ladies Automatic Wristwatch with together 1.32 ct.
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Omega Vintage Bumper Automatic Mens Dress Wrist Watch in Yellow Gold Filled
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage Omega wristwatch crafted in gold-filled material.
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic 14 Karat Solid Gold Leather Band
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: Omega Seamaster De Ville Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Si...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940's with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / C...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1961 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Cal. 560 14K Gold Filled Watch, Automatic
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Omega Country of origin: Switzerland Year sold: 1961 Model: Seamaster, KL6292 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Date, Sweep Seconds Des...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Mens Omega Seamaster Calendar 2627SC 35mm 14k Gold Bumper Automatic 1950s RA402
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Omega signed silver dial, applied baton hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the 6 posit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Omega Chronometre 18k Gold 33mm Ref 2499 Mens 1940s Bumper Automatic RA653
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Omega Ref.2499 Mens bumper automatic, c.1947, very rare, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. Solid 18k gold round case, measures 34mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 19-jeweled Omega cal.471 automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch Ref 2846-7SC
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 2846-7SC Caliber: 501 Case Size: 33mm Movement: Automatic Material: Yellow Gold Cap & Stainless Steel Size: 7.5 Weight: 31.3 Grams ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Yellow Gold Ladymatic Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Automatic / Date / Strap METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Mens Omega Seamaster 2592 35mm Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage NA127
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold capped bumper automatic, c.1953, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster 14704 SC 34mm Rose Gold Capped Mens Automatic 1960s RA577
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Seamaster 14704 SC red gold capped automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Omega Automatic Wrist Watch Collectors Like New, Caliber 162010
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Automatic Wrist Watch Collectors Like New Movement : Mechanical with Automatic Selfwinding, Caliber 162 010 Case : Goldplated & Stainless Steel Plexi Glass : Original Omega ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Filled Modernist Bracelet Watch from 1970's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist / Seamaster METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 38mm M...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Omega 18Kt Solid Yellow / Rose Gold Automatic Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Yellow / Rose CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMEN...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Constellation Manhattan Mens Large Chronometer Watch, Automatic, Date
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Solid 14 Karat Gold Omega Watch Automatic Engraved New York Fire Dept Vintage
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14k yellow gold solid Omega watch from approximately 1950's in excellent condition, automatic, with a maroon leather band.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Men's Omega Vintage 18 Karat Solid Gold Bumper Automatic 17J, Swiss LV524GRN
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Timeless classic, men's 18K solid gold Omega bumper automatic, c.1940s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Mens Omega Seamaster 2577 34mm 14K Gold Capped Automatic 1950s All Original JM7
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold-capped bumper automatic dress watch, c.1950s, all original.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Day-Date Cal. 1020 Automatic Men’s Watch Ref. 1660188
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Omega Reference#:1660188 Caliber: 1020 Case Size: 36mm Movement: Automatic Material: Gold Plated with Stainless Steel Back, Leather Band Size: 7.25" Weight: 59.9 Grams Conditi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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 band.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation 1960s 18 Karat Automatic Pie Pan Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Omega Constellation, 36 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece Water Proof Case.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Day Date Automatic Mens Watch With New Strap
By Omega
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This vintage model features a new unworn black crocodile leather strap, original gold plated omega tang buckle, gold plated 36mm case with acrylic crystal and the classic omega pie p...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960's Omega Seamaster Deville Watch Automatic Mens Serviced Warranty
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Vintage 1960's Omega Seamaster Deville Watch that's automatic and has been cleaned and overhauled; comes with a 90-day warranty and fully working condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Men's 18 Karat Gold COSC Bumper Automatic Cal.352, circa 1962 Swiss LV655
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, men's 18k solid gold Omega chronometre bumper automatic, circa 1962.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
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Omega Gold Automatic For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the omega gold automatic you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 127 antique edition and 29 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an omega gold automatic may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Take a look at an omega gold automatic featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 alternatives. Finding an omega gold automatic for sale for men should be easy, but there are 44 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
How Much is a Omega Gold Automatic?
Prices for an omega gold automatic can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $699 and can go as high as $29,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,573.
Omega for sale on 1stDibs
It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.
The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.
Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.
In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)
Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.
Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.
Watch aficionados and aficionadas alike can find vintage Omega watches today on 1stDibs.
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 Omega
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Yes, it is safe to buy Omega watches online if you research the seller carefully. Purchasing new timepieces directly from the Omega online store or through authorized online dealers is a simple way to protect yourself. You can also find authentic Omega watches on trusted online platforms like 1stDibs. For a list of authorized dealers, visit the official Omega website. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Omega watches.
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