Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava 35MM 3445 Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Houston, TX
Custom Black Leather strap and Buckle. Calatrava Watch Properties Brand: Patek Philippe Family: Calatrava Model: Calatrava Ref.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe 3982/1G 18K WG Diamond Sapphire Dial Quartz 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Apex Of Horology And High Jewelry This is a high-catalog Patek Philippe, a class of watch that exists beyond the standard production line.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe La Flamme Yellow Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Watch 4808
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek La Flamme Ladies Watch Model Number 4808 100% Authentic New / Old stock Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel set with: Square cut diamonds 2 La...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe La Flamme Yellow Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Watch 4808
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek La Flamme Ladies Watch Model Number 4808 100% Authentic New / Old Stock Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel set with: 40 Square cut diamonds (APP...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Ornate Gubelin Band Manual Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Piece by Renowned Watch Designer Patek Phillipe 18k Yellow Gold Rounded Rectangle Case 13 mm Wide (15 mm w/ Crown) 23 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 22 mm Champagne D...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Jumbo Khaki Green Green Dial Automatic 5168G-010 Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo in 18k white gold case and 18k white gold satin bezel, sapphire crystal with a tropical kaki green rubber strap. Green dial with silver-tone hands and ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Patek Philippe Lady's 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet Watch, Ref. 4838, circa 1990s This watch is unworn and comes with all the papers and a PP box.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Art Deco Sapphire Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Timelessly sophisticated, this unique diamond-encrusted watch dazzles the eye. The master watchmakers of Patek Philippe have been crafting the world’s finest timepieces since 1839.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Patek Philippe Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ladies Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philipppe Ladies Wrist Watch, 28 x 13 M.M. 2 Piece hinged Platinum Cress Arrow case. Set with Square French cut Sapphires, old cut Diamonds and hand engraving desig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rare Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4817/31 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Diamond
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Patek Philippe Model: La Flamme Haute Joaillerie 4817/31 Year: 1990s Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds Dial: Pavé Diamond and Sapphires and Diamond Baguette Beze...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Patek Philippe Lady's Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co. circa 1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe lady's platinum, diamond and sapphire wristwatch, retailed by Tiffany & Co. circa 1920s, in a platinum contract case. Silvered dial with Arabic numerals, 18-jewel manu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Patek Philippe La Flamme 4818/11G-001 Pave Diamond and Sapphire Dial Diamond Bez
By Patek Philippe
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2227 Brand Patek Philippe Model La Flamme Reference 4818/11G-001 Dial Pave Diamond and Sapphire Dial Case Diamond, Sapphire and18k White Gold Bracelet Diamond and 18k White Gold...
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4825/020 Gondolo 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4825/020 Gondolo Rectangular 18k White Gold and Diamond and Sapphire, Quartz Movement.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Diamond Sapphire Pocket Watch with White Gold Chain
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., mechanical, oval silver-tone dial, baguette diamond markers, French-cut sapphires, single-cut diamonds, dia. ap. 43 x 38 mm., dial & movement signed Patek Philippe, movement ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sold
W 1.62 in Dm 1.62 in
Rare Patek Philippe 1930s Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Factory Set Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
Patek Philippe 1930s The present timepiece - a Rare & Sophisticated Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Factory Set Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe, Geneva, Retailed for Bailey Banks & Bid...
Sapphire, Platinum
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ladies Watch 4628
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ladies Watch 4628.
PATEK PHILIPPE Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Patek Philippe Style Number Ref. 3954J Series Calatrava Gender Men's Case Material 18K Yellow Gold Dial Color White w/ Black Roman Markers Movement Quartz En...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold Calatrava Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Patek Philippe Style Number: 3919G Also Called: 3919 G Series: Calatrava Case Material: 18k Dial Color: White with Roman Numerals Movement: 18k Functions : Hours, Minu...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Nautilus Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Patek Philippe Style Number: 5990/1a-001 Also Called; 5990 Series: Nautilus Chronograph Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Black Movement: A...
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe White Gold Perpetual Calendar Automatic Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name; Patek Philippe Style Number: 5140g-001 Also Called: 5140 G Series: Perpetual Calendar Gender; Men's Case Material: 18k White Gold Dial Color : Opaline White Moveme...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Lady's Stainless Steel Neptune Wristwatch with Date
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Patek Philippe Style Number 4880/1A Series Neptune Gender Lady's Case Material Stainless Steel Dial Color Salmon/Copper Movement Quartz Functions Hours, Min...
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe White Gold Multi-Scale Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name; Patek Philippe Style Number;5975G-001 Also Called; 5975 G Series; Grand Complications - Multi-scale Chronograph Gender; Men's Case Material; 18k White Gold Dial Col...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Aquanaut Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5165a-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Patek Philippe Style Number: 5165a-001 Also Calle: 5165A Series: Aquanaut Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color : Black Movement: Automatic En...
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Aquanaut Travel Time Blacked Out Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Patek Philippe Style Number: 5164A Also Called: 5164 A Series: Aquanaut Travel Time Gender: Men's Case Material; Stainless Steel DLC/PVD Dial Color: Black Movement: Auto...
Sapphire, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ellipse with Onyx Dial Ref 3730
By Patek Philippe
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine Patek Philippe Ellipse wristwatch. Stepped yellow gold case with black onyx dial, sapphire crown, original black 'croc' leather band and matching signed Ellipse yellow gold buck...
Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Chronograph 18k Rose Gold 5070R - 5070 R-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Patek Philippe Style Number: 5070R Also Called: 5070R-01 Series: Classic Chronograph Gender: Men's Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Dial Color : Silver Movement: Autom...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Blue Dial Calatrava Automatic Wristwatch Ref Y3569
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Patek Philippe Style Number: 3569 Also Called: 3569J Series: Calatrava Gender: Men's Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial Color: Blue Movement: Automatic Engine: C...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RAYMOND C. YARD Lady's Platinum and Gem-Set Dress Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
Watch powered by a Patek Philippe hand-wound movement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Patek Philippe Style Number: 5117J Series: Calatrava Gender: Men's Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Dial Color: White Lacquered Dial Movement: Automatic Functions : ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel 35mm Aquanaut Quartz Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Patek Philippe Style Number 5064A-001 Also Called 5064 Series Aquanaut Case Material Stainless Steel Dial Color Black Movement Quartz Functions Hours, Minutes, Seconds, D...
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$10,495
Dm 1.34 in
Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Reference 3484 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Patek Philippe Calatrava, model 3484. The round case is meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold, featuring a champagne sunburst dia...
18k Gold
Ladies Patek Philippe Twenty 4 in White Gold with Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This crisp, ladies 18K white gold Patek Philippe Twenty 4 wristwatch is a fashionable and impressive timepiece. This is model 4910/G20-010 with factory diamonds and Patek Philippe o...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2545, 32 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with Water Proof Back, 18 Jewel, Caliber 12-400 Mechanical, Manual wind nickle Lever moveme...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 4973G Gondolo 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch In Stock
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe 4973G Gondolo 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch Brand: Patek Philippe MPN: 4973G Model: Gondolo Case Material: 18k White Gold Bezel: Pave, Round Brilliant Cut ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Patek Philippe "24" Ladies Steel and Diamond Quartz Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Patek Philippe "24" Reference 4900 / 10A-001 Wrist watch, 30 x 25 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel case with Factory set Diamonds, Sapphire Crown, Quartz movement, Ivory Dial ...
Diamond, Steel
PATEK PHILIPPE – Ref. 3355/8, Lady’s Vintage Haute Joaillerie Dress Watch, 18K
By Patek Philippe
Located in Antwerp, BE
PATEK PHILIPPE – Ref. 3355/8, Lady’s Vintage Haute Joaillerie Dress Watch, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond-Set Bezel with Integrated Mesh Bracelet, Manual-Wind Movement, Circa 1970s Ove...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe "24" Ladies Steel and Diamond Quartz Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Patek Philippe "24" Reference 4900 / 10A-001 Wrist watch, 30 x 25 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel case with Factory set Diamonds, Sapphire Crown, Quartz movement, Gray Dial w...
Diamond, Steel
Patek Philippe 1960s Yellow Gold Ref. 2595 Calatrava Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 2595 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Patek logo Crown. Mechanical, Manual wind 18 Jewel, Caliber 23-300 Movement. Sil...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 30.9 mm wide ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Golden Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Skip to the end of the images gallery Skip to the beginning of the images gallery Vintage Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch 1316301 Hardly worn, elegant vintag...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass 2468 Silver Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This 22 mm vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass in yellow gold is in fine condition. Features a silvered dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock. A brand new generic brown leathe...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5119-J (or 5119J-001)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5119-J (or 5119J-001) - Manual winding. Calatrava. 18k yellow gold case with hobnail bezel and exposition back (36mm diameter). W...
Patek Philippe 5711 All Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Patek Philippe Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Triple row of round shape Diamonds (aftermarket) Dial: All round sh...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
$24,495
W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, 18k Gold, Custom Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An enduring symbol of prestige and refined craftsmanship, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features the iconic fluted bezel that has bec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...
$104,366
H 0.28 in Dm 0.61 in
Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,750
W 1.42 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Vintage Rolex Date Just Two-Tone Stainless Steel and 14K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
A timeless Rolex Date just wristwatch showcasing the brand’s iconic combination of refined styling and everyday versatility. Crafted in stainless steel and yellow gold, the watch fea...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful vintage 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with both smooth and textured 11/32 inch wide links sporting 12 beautiful, Italian gold Estruscan Revival charms. One of the charms is a ...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 68278
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 68278 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or blem...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Swiss Quartz Movement Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning work of wearable art, this one-of-a-kind Swiss Quartz movement ruby and diamond watch in 18 karat gold by Dilys’ represents the brand’s passion for exceptional gems and el...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Bucherer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Moderist METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diamete...
Gold-filled
Vintage Omega D6660 27mm 14K Gold Cushion Manual Watch Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage circa 1965 Omega ref. D6660 manual wind wristwatch in an 14K yellow gold cushion-shaped case with Florentine brushed finish, featuring a silver-tone dial with gold baton hour...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
Find authentic Patek Philippe watches, cufflinks, bracelets and more on 1stDibs today.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
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These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.