Rolex Unicorn Silver with Original Breguet Engine Turned Dial circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Unicorn / Rolex for GA Baker & Son Gloucester STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915-20's DIMENSIONS...
Silver
Antique c1915 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold 28mm Hinged Round Case Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is an antique Rolex watch from circa 1915, yet it’s in beautiful original condition & in great working order This exquisite timepiece feature...
Rose Gold
Rolex Sterling Silver Military Campain W.W. 1 Watch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Series METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
Rolex Sterling Silver Tonneau Shape circa 1915 over 100 Years Old
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape / Reference 578 METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: circa 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Widt...
Rolex 9ct. Solid Rose Gold British Hallmarked Ladies "Campaign" Style from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: W.W. 1 Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 9CT Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Diameter 27mm...
Rolex 9Ct, Ladies Hand Made Watch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber Rebberg DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Arabic Numera...
Rolex 9 Ct Yellow Gold Ladies Early Wristwatch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Rebberg DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Tortue Shaped Watch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue / Reference 6875 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: circa 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diameter 24mm MO...
18k Gold
Rolex Gold Art Deco Watch with Hand Engraved Bezel from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diameter 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber Rebberg DIAL / HANDS: Sil...
Gold
Rolex Sterling Silver Military Campaign Style Watch circa 1915 with Enamel Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
Gold-filled
Rolex 9 Carat Gold Ladies Wristwatch circa 1915 with Original Unrestored Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 30mm x25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original with Cartouche Numbers / Original Blued Steel Hand...
Rolex Sterling Silver Military Campaign Style Watch with Enamel Dial from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
Rolex 9Ct. Rose Gold Art Deco Watch from 1915 in the Campaign Style
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Reference 374 METAL / MATERIAL: 9 CT Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diameter ...
Rolex Silver Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1915 with Kiln Fired Enamel Bezel
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / Kiln Fired Enamel Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rolex Ladies, Datejust President with Diamonds Ref.6917
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ltd. in 1915.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1915
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A very rare vintage Officers wristwatch with sweep centre seconds by Rolex made in 1915. Sterling Silver round case with hinged bezel and back, hallmarked for London Import into the...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,900
H 0.87 in W 0.79 in
Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
By Chopard
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCou...
Diamond, White Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 0.15ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A delicate treasure from one of the most iconic names in luxury, this Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace embodies understated elegance and timeless appeal. Craft...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Baume & Mercier ladies gold watch with Roman numerals. The oval face is painted to simulate green agate. It measures 13/16" x 15/16". The stem is sapphire. The watch has a mechanica...
18k Gold
$177Sale Price|40% Off
NAPIER signed vintage gold tone chain drop pearl designer necklace
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ...
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
18k Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Link Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square shaped case that is hidden under a unique diamond encrusted case cover. The beautiful b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval c...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Marina J. Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Watch with Woven Pearl, Ruby Band & Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful One of A Kind stunning vintage working Winding Dial Watch is reworked into a timeless and elegant Pearl, Ruby and 14k Yellow Gold piece. Stamped and made in all solid 14k Y...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Hermès 1999 Sac Reteint Noir Birkin 35 Dyed Black Epsom Leather Hand Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Birkin bag, size 35, in beige Epsom leather re-dyed in black and gold metal, keys, padlock, zipper, bell, dust bag, year 1999. Width 35 cm x height 25 cm x depth 18 cm, handle...
Must de Cartier Vendôme Vermeil Classic Round Watch with Lemon-Cream Roman Dial
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
An exercise in pure Parisian geometric balance, the Must de Cartier Vendôme is a masterclass in clean, elegant design. Originally conceived in the 1930s with historical design contri...
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Harry Winston Ladies yellow and white gold quartz Wristwatch
By Harry Winston
Located in Darnestown, MD
Harry Winston sporty tank wrist watch in yellow and white gold. Yellow gold outer and inner bands frame one of white gold. The face is silvertone with gold hands. The movement is qua...
Gold, White Gold
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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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.
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