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Piaget 9706D23 18k White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k white gold Diamond bezel Dial: Opal dial with silver hands Bracelet: 18k White Go...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Black Opal Dial Ladies Piaget Watch w/3.85ct Diamond Bezel, 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This expertly crafted vintage Swiss ladies Piaget dress watch features a vibrant natural, oval shaped black "Peacock Opal" dial.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 23mm Fire Black Opal Dial & Diamond Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Omega Watch features a stunning 14k yellow gold case with a fire black opal dial, accented by a diamond bezel.
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold
Piaget 4172A6 18K White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This elegant Piaget watch, model 4172A6, features a manual movement. The dial displays a luxurious aubergine hue, framed by a diamond-studded bezel. Crafted from 18k white gold, both...
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Omega Mosaic Opal Dial 14K Yellow Gold Manual 29 mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
The crystal is clean, and the opal mosaic dial is immaculate, with no visible degradation.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Dancer 84023 K18 18K White Gold Opal Dial Quartz 31mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
The Dancer collection, launched in 1986, became a canvas for this philosophy, blending elegant case design with exotic dials. This example in solid 18K white gold showcases the brand...
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Tishman & Lipp Dress 18K YG Opal Diamond Dial Manual 40 mm
Located in New York, NY
Tishman & Lipp produced very few watches with exotic stone dials, and opal is among the most challenging and scarce materials to work with.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Ladies Manual Wind 1980s Opal Dial Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold 2
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage ladies Piaget with a stunning opal stone dial manual wind and factory diamond bezel in 18k white gold from the 1980s. Measurements include a 24mm case size and the b...
White Gold
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Chopard REF. 5053 1 Rare Opal Dial & Large Diamond Bezel Oblong Case 18k
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Chopard reference 5053 1, 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch, circa 1970's. Incredible Opal dial, delicate gold hour & minute hands, Chopard logo at 12 ...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget 9801 A6 18K White Gold Wristwatch with Opal Dial – 57g, 16cm
By Piaget
Located in Media, PA
The clasp and movement function as expected, although a routine service is always recommended for vintage timepieces. Piaget’s opal dial watches are highly prized by collectors for ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exceptional Rare Piaget Dark Opal Dial Ladies Watch Box & Papers
By Piaget
Located in Media, PA
This Piaget wristwatch for women features a stunning dark opal dial pattern that is sure to catch the eye.
Opal, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet White Gold Blue Opal Dial Cocktail Dress Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A women's 20mm cocktail dress watch in white gold by Audemars Piguet, featuring a blue opal dial concealed by sapphire glass.
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bucherer Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch with Black Opal Dial
By Bucherer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Bucherer lady's 18k yellow gold oval bracelet watch with diamond bezel and black opal dial measures 25mm across by 20.5mm top to bottom.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget Polo 80564 K81 Ladies Quartz Watch in 18K Gold with Opal Dial
By Piaget
Located in Media, PA
Title: Piaget Polo 80564 K81 Ladies Quartz Watch in 18K Gold with Black Opal Dial & Diamonds, 60.73g Description: A rare and breathtaking luxury timepiece, this Piaget Polo ladie...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
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H 0.99 in Dm 0.83 in L 6.5 in
Audemars Piguet Rare Dress Watch 18 Karat White Gold Blue Opal Dial Diamond Set
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 21mm women's cocktail dress wristwatch, by Audemars Piguet, crafted from 18k white gold and powered by a manual wind movement. The exquisite blue opal dial indicates time wi...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Opal Dial Diamond Set Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Ladies Cocktail Dress Wristwatch, blue opal dial, baguette cut diamond set hands, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with 20 baguette cut diamonds, an 18k white gold ...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Univeral Lady's White Gold and Diamond Wristwatch with Opal Dial circa 1970s
By Universal
Located in Chicago, IL
Universal Lady's 18K White Gold Wristwatch set with 28 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Totaling 2.75 Carats that are G in Color and VS in Clarity. Opal Mosaic Dial with Fire, and Black ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
La D De Dior Opal Diamond Automatic Limited Edition White Gold Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Australian black opal dial Automatic 38mm Limited Edition Watch. With 78 round brilliant cut diamonds and Australian black opal This watch is Number 3 in a lim...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Piaget Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Opal Dial Wristwatch Ref 9326D2-332951
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1970s 18K Yellow Gold vintage Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, Manual Wind movement, solid genuine factory set very rare genuine opal dial ( in Mint condition) with signed 'Piaget' ...
18k Gold
Piaget Vintage Opal Dial Diamond 18K Gold Rare Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
This is a rare variation of the PIAGET depose collection presenting an Opal dial. Expertly crafted in solid heavy 18K yellow and white gold, the bezel is composed of (28) Genuine ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget White Gold Diamond and Opal Dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Opal Dial of Fiery color Blues, greens Reds. 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. 5/8 inch wide 18k white Gold Piaget signed mesh link bracelet, watch length 6 1/4 inches.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Black Opal Dial Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One ladies 18K yellow gold Piaget wrist watch. This elegant timepiece features a black opal dial, rich with green and blue "flash".
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Opal Dial Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A ladies 18K yellow Gold Piaget wristwatch with diamond bezel, set with approximately 1ct of round brilliant cut diamonds. This fabulous watch also features a black opal dial measuri...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Ladies Gold Diamond and Opal Dial Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Firey Opal dial with bold colors of Blue, Red and Green. 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement. 1/2 inch wide soft textured mesh link bracelet.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Dial manual wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Boulder Opal dial with strong colors of Blue, Green and some Red. 5/8 inch wide Piaget signed bracelet.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Lady's White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A ladies 18K white gold Piaget wristwatch with a bezel measuring 28mm in diameter, and a dial measuring 21mm. The bezel is set with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.25ct to...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Yellow Gold Diamonds and Opal Dial Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Piaget Factory Diamond bezel of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 carat. Firey Opal dial with deep rich colors of reds, blues and greens. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movem...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Baum & Mercier Gold Diamond and Opal Dial Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
White Gold Bezel set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat. Fiery Opal Dial with Vibrant stand out Colors of Blue, Red and Green, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movem...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget, 18K Yellow Gold case measuring 29 MM and having a Factory Diamond set bezel containing 36 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.10 Carat. Black Opal Dial, gol...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Opal Dial Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A ladies 18K yellow gold wristwatch centered around a rare opal dial, surrounded by a bezel, set with 30 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.50ct total approximate weight. Case, ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Rare Opal Dial Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One ladies 18K yellow gold Piaget wristwatch centered around a magnificent opal dial. The bezel measures 24mm in diameter and is set with a total of approximately 1ct of round brilli...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Yellow Gold Petite Opal Dial Diamond Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely petite size Piaget, has a vertical, opal dial surrounded by 26 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing an approximate total of 1.20ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Dial Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1980
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Very Fine Black opal dial, 17 jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. 5/8 inch wide signed Piaget mesh link bracelet.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Dial Ladies Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch, 30 X 26 MM Oval 2 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case, White Gold bezel set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 2.25 Carats and grading a...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Movado Zenith Ladies Yellow Gold Fire Opal Dial Bracelet Wristwatch, 1970s
By Movado
Located in Chicago, IL
Mechanical, Manual wind 17 Jewel Movement. Fire Opal Dial of incredible bright Colors, Red, Blue Etc.
Opal, 18k Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold and Opal Dial Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch 23 X 23 M.M. Case with light textured finish, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Firey Opal dial, Gold hands. 5/8 inch wide textured bra...
PIAGET White Gold Diamond Watch with Opal Dial
By Piaget
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
PIAGET 18k white gold watch with opal dial and set with round brilliant cut diamonds.
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W 0.91 in L 0.91 in
Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Dancer Bracelet-Watch with Onyx and Black Opal Dial
By Piaget
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Piaget lady's 18K yellow gold Dancer bracelet watch with black opal and onyx dial featuring four diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Classic 9802n90 in yellow gold with a Opal dial 27mm Manual watch
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget watch in 18k yellow gold with opal and pave diamond dial.
Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Black Opal Dial manual Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Since 1874, Piaget has designed, developed and produced world class timepieces. This 18 karat yellow gold watch features a hypnotic black opal face. Case measures 32mm x 29mm. A l...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Beuche-Girod Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Mesh Bracelet Watch
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Bueche-Girod lady's 18k yellow gold woven mesh wide bracelet watch with opal dial and diamond bezel. Circa 1970s.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Beautiful Chopard Bangle Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18k twisted gold cage-like bangle bracelet watch, opal dial, signed Chopard, circa 1970s
Bueche Girod 9801 18k White Gold Manual Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Surfside, FL
Colorful Australian Fire opal dial Bueche Girod diamond cocktail watch in 18k white gold with approx. 13.5 cts in diamonds.
White Gold
Bueche Girod 9801 18 Karat White Gold Manual Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Miami, FL
Watch is in Excellent condition. Opal No Marker Analog dial.
Vintage Piaget Wrist Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Black Opal Dial
By Piaget
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage Piaget Wrist Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Opal Dial Approx. 2.86ct Marquise Diamond Bezel Reference 9342 1970's 26mm x 30mm
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Classique 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Opal Dial Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Piaget Classique 18KY Gold Mother of Pearl and Opal Dial Diamonds
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
2000’s Dolce & Gabbana Black White High Heel Western Cowboy Ankle Boots - Heels
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous 2000’s Dolce & Gabbana Western style heels, crafted from white and black leather with elasticated inserts to ensure a comfortable fit, 4” heel and beautiful full leather sol...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone beadwork CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone embroideries . Silk lining. Hidden snap closure on the top middle back. Thin shoulder pad. Split on the middle back, lenght = 56cm SIZE ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
Bulgari Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance with these exquisite Bulgari Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings. Each earring showcases a captivating center cabochon turquoise, beautifully framed by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
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Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
New Gucci Runway Python Gold Heeled Mules Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning in Black Snakeskin * Studded Gold Heel * Size: 9.5 * Leather Insole * Open toe * 4.5" Heel * With Box, Dust Cover and Extra Heel Tips * Impo...
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver saf...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.