Rolex Daydate Bark 18248 Men's Watch
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Rolex Daydate Bark 18248 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daydate 36mm Bark 18248 Men's Watch very good condition all original parts 5 year
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Daydate Bark 18248 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daydate 36mm Bark 18248 Men's Watch very good condition all original parts 5 year
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Gold Barked Men's Watch 1807
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Gold Barked Men's Watch 1807 - Automatic winding; 26 jewels; acrylic
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold 34mm Bark Finish Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX 1950'S VINTAGE GOLD WATCH *Good condition with Rolex box, no papers. -Brand: Rolex
18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 36mm Diamond BARK FINISH 18K Yellow Gold Watch 18078
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Day-Date President 36mm Diamond Bark Finish 18K Yellow Gold Watch 18078 is a striking and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
18038 Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Day-Date 36 Model: Day-Date 18038 Ref. No.: 18038 BURR
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day-Date Omani Dial Bark Finish, 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Qaboos Dial Bark Finish 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 36 mm vintage Day-Date by Rolex, in yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with an Arabic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust President 6917 Black Tapestry Dial Bark 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Dial: Black Tapestry Dial Face: Acrylic Crystal Case Size: 26mm Includes: -Rolex Watch
Rolex Day Date President 18248 Bark Champagne Original Diamond Dial 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18248 Serial: L229*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 18078 36mm Bark Finish Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18078 Serial: 615**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex President Day-Date Case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A very rare 18k yellow gold Day-Date men's wristwatch by Rolex, produced for the Sultan of Oman
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Very Rare Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Omani Dial Bark Finish
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
yellow gold bark finish bezel, an 18k yellow gold president bracelet with bark finish centre links and an
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mini Chameleon Precision 2028 Bark Finish 18k YG Manual Winding 1972
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1963 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 2028 Year 1972 Dial Bark Finish Case
Rolex Ladies Bark President Gold Watch 69278
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Bark President Gold Watch 69278 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset, sapphire
Rolex Ladies Bark President Gold 69278 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Bark President Gold Watch 69278 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset, sapphire
Rolex Bark President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18248
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Bark President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18248 - Automatic winding; Double quick-set
Rolex Bark President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18248
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Bark President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18248 - Automatic winding; Double quick-set
Rolex President Day-Date Gold Barked Men's Diamond Watch 1807
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; non-quickset, 26 jewels; acrylic crystal. 18k yellow gold case with barked bezel
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 18249 Green Customized Malachite Dial Bark Finish Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date Men's Watch 18249. This watch features a 36mm case made of 18K white gold and a
18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Men's Watch 18078
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Men's Watch 18078 - Automatic winding with day
Rolex Day-Date Bark Finish President
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Day-Date 36 REFRENCE: 18078 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Champagne
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 Black Dial Bark Finish 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Black dial
Rolex President Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bark Finish Men's Watch 18078
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Men's Watch 18078 - Automatic winding with day
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H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Bark Bezel and Bracelet White Dial Ladies Watch 69278
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement
18k Gold
Rolex Bark Finish Texan Beta 21 Gold 5100
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
year warranty. N.B. This model was the very first quartz watch produced by Rolex and unlike modern
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bark President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date Bark President wristwatch, Ref. 1807, with automatic movement. 26
Rolex Yellow Gold Barked Day-Date President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 18k yellow gold Barked Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1807, with automatic movement, non
Rolex Datejust Birch Wood Dial & “Bark” Bezel C. 1978
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
-normal color than its more abundant counterparts. Additionally, the watch has a “bark” bezel, adding
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lapis Diamond Dial Day-Date with Bark Finish
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The rare lapis lazuli diamond dial is a striking compliment to the textured bark finish. This
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day Date Barked Finish Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Barked Finish Men's Watch 18078 - Automatic winding with
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Oxblood Stella Dial Bark Finish 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
equipped with a concealed folding clasp. In excellent condition, this watch comes with a Rolex box, our
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16248 'Bark'. 18K Yellow Gold, Box & Papers. Vintage.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage 18k yellow gold Rolex Datejust 16248 is an extremely rare reference, with a bark bezel
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Barked Wristwatch Ref 1807
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; non-quickset, 26 jewels; acrylic crystal. 18k yellow gold case with barked bezel
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Cellini Wristwatch with Bark Finish circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A stylized Rolex Cellini manual-wind dress watch with distinctive 1970s character, factory-original
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bark Finish President Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch 18078
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with barked finish center links. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books. Ref 18078
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date President Bark Link Bracelet Aftermarket Diamond Bezel 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Presidential Bark Edition -Clasp: Solid 18k Rose Gold Fold Over -Wrist: 6.75 in.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond President Day-Date Bark Finish Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Band: 18k yellow gold bark finish bracelet with crown clasp Dial: custom diamond champagne dial, gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 6927/8 Red Vignette Diamond Dial Bark Bracelet W/Service Card
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 6927/8 Ladies' Watch. This stunning timepiece features a 26mm case crafted from 18K
18k Gold
Pre-Owned Rolex “Bark” Bezel Day-Date Ref. #1807 with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
condition, the watch also retains its original watch strap and Rolex crown buckle. It is a very handsome
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
-normal color than its more abundant counterparts. Additionally, the watch has a “bark” bezel, adding
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
-normal color than its more abundant counterparts. Additionally, the watch has a “bark” bezel, adding
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Gold Bark Finish Diamond and Sapphire Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, day aperture at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold bark finish bezel, an 18k
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold “Bark Finish” Day-Date Purple Color-Change Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
augmented by the now-discontinued “bark" finish. Bracelet #8723. 36mm
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Bark Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18248
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Bark finish Day-Dates are no longer offered by Rolex and have a distinctive vintage aesthetic. For
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bark Finish Wood Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18078
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
markers, day aperture at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold bark finish bezel, an 18k
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Day-Date 1807, 18K Yellow Gold, Rare Bark Finish, Circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Day-Date 1807, is the rarer bark finished reference. A highly original example
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date 1807 Wristwatch, Yellow Gold Case, Bark Bezel, Swiss Dial
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Day-Date 1807, is the rarer bark finished reference of a day date: and is a
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1897. 18K Yellow Gold Case, Bark Effect Bezel 1970
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex Day-Date 1807, features a 18k 36mm yellow gold case with bark effect
Yellow Gold
Pre-Owned “Bark” White Gold Rolex Day-Date Ref. #1807 with Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
myriad of delightful details. The watch is noted for its “bark” finish on the bezel and center bracelet
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Wood Dial Day Date Wristwatch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A “bark” Day-Date with a “wood” dial? Ha! However this watch is no laughing matter, as bark
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18248
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18248. Serial L427202. Officially
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Asprey Day-Date Bark Finish 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
gold bark finish bezel. Fitted with a plastic glass and a self-winding automatic movement. The watch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady’s Rolex Datejust with Bark Finish and Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
original Rolex factory “bark” finish on its bezel and President bracelet (#9235F). The bark finish is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18kt Lady President Datejust Diamond Dial Bark Finish, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Lady President / Ref. 69278 METAL / MATERIAL
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day-Date Bark Style Finish Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Birmingham, AL
This very unique Rolex Presidential Day-Date features an 18k case and bracelet with a bark finish
18k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold President Bark Bracelet with Spare Links
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dimensions: bracelet current measures 5.5-inches in length and comes with an additional 5 links. Reference: 8385 Weight: 67.19 grams Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Watch 69278
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Watch 69278. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Bark President Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch with Factory Bark Finish Rolex Factory
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18248
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day-Date President 36mm Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18248. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18248
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18248. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18248
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18248. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18078
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18078. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18078
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Bark Finish Mens Watch 18078. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ladies Watch 69278. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date Yellow Gold Diamond Bark Finish Mens Watch 18108
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day Date Yellow Gold Diamond Bark Finish Mens Watch 18108. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date Yellow Gold Diamond Bark Finish Mens Watch 18108
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day Date Yellow Gold Diamond Bark Finish Mens Watch 18108. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
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
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Custom Aftermarket Diamond Bezel Watch 2465
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE MIDSIZE CUSTOM AFTERMARKET DIAMOND BEZEL WATCH 2465 -Condition: Mint -Case size: 25x29mm -Case thickness: 6.6mm -Material: Stainless Steel -Movement: Quartz ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$38,722
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
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...
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Blanc Casse lizard. Exquisite pale buttery cream perfectly complimented by lush Gold hardware. This ...
Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Rose Extreme Matte Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 28 bag featured in rich jewel toned Rose Extreme matte alligator. This iconic vibrant pink Hermes bag is timeless and chic. Fresh with palladium har...
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
Steel
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 Salmon Dial Stainless Steel 34mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 Salmon Dial Stainless Steel 34mm Watch This Rolex Oyster Perpetual 15210 Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: Rolex Model:...
Steel, Stainless Steel
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
$675,064
W 1.97 in L 14.97 in
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said Al Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Completely h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3426/3 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVE...
18k Gold
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.
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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