Vintage 1972 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Day Date Men's Watch Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and exemplifies the
20th Century Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1972 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Day Date Men's Watch Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and exemplifies the
18k Gold
1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
. Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 1803 Serial No.: 3058xxx Year: 1972 Gender: Gents Case Size: 36mm
18k Gold
1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
rare watch in excellent condition. Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 1803 Serial
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18K Gold 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18k Gold Watch with Aftermarket MOP Diamond Dial. Luxury at its
18k Gold
Vintage 1974 Rolex Day-Date 1803 Yellow Gold Auto Silver Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ref. 1803 is where the Day-Date earns its reputation. This reference is the original formula that made
Yellow Gold
1971 Rolex Day Date Silver Wide Boy Dial Ref. 1802
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
, know. Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 1802 Serial No.: 2612xxx Year: 1971
White Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 President 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA699
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Oyster Day-Date ref.1803 "The President", c.1976, in
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set, c.1973
Gold, 18k Gold
1965 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Riveted Stretch Oyster Ref. 1807
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
’s experimental twist on the classic 1803. Instead of a standard case, Rolex gave the Day-Date a distinctive “Bark
Rose Gold
Rolex Pink Gold Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 Circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Day Date Ref. 1803 First generation Swiss dial Case - Screwed case, pink-gold, acrylic
Rolex White Gold Day Date automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Day Date Ref. 1803 Very nice Day-Date CASE screwed case, white-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Day Date Ref. 1803 Very nice Day-Date CASE screwed case, yellow-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down
Vintage Rolex Day-Date President Ref. 1803 Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970 Vintage Rolex Day-Date President Ref. 1803 18k Yellow Gold watch with Original Champagne Dial
Rolex Yellow gold Day Date Automatic Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Day Date Ref. 1803 CASE screwed case, yellow-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, no. 2.6mio
Unavailable
Dm 1.5 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Gold Rolex Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Milan, IT
Ref.1803 Case: 18 kt yellow gold in three parts, screw back and crown. Engraved bezel in stunning
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Look closely to appreciate the subtle details that make vintage Rolex so interesting. This handsome
Yellow Gold
Rolex Pink Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The examples of this watch in 18k rose gold are more rare than their yellow gold counterparts. This watch is lovely for a lady or a gentleman. The look can be dramatically altered by...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1963 Rolex Day Date Special Millanaise Bracelet Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
very sturdy and solid one. Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 1803 Serial No
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
18k yellow gold case, 36mm, with fluted bezel. Automatic movement, 26 jewels, non-quickset date
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel, 36mm diameter. Champagne dial with baton markers. Strap band. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Rose gold Portuguese Day Wheel Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch is offered in truly immaculate vintage condition. The ref. #1803 Day-Date has an
Rose Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely clean Rolex Day-Date President, Ref.1803. 18k yellow gold case, fluted bezel, automatic
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex 18k white gold Day-Date automatic wristwatch with sweep center seconds, bracelet and rare
18k Gold, White Gold
ROLEX White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
baton hands and hour markers. Ref. 1803, circa 1967. Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, gilt
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date wristwatch. This has a difficult-to-find original early hidden-clasp
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bronze Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offering a level of exclusivity similar with a Day-Date with a "Stella" dial, but for a far more
Yellow Gold
Rolex Tiffany & Co. White Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
early 1960s Day-Date was originally sold at Tiffany & Co and is marked accordingly on the dial
White Gold
Pre-Owned Rolex Ref. #1803 Day-Date with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome example of this celebrated classic, noted for its rare early original hands, beautiful case & dial condition and the accompaniment of the original warranty and timing cert...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold "Wide Boy" Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, this ref. #1803 Day-Date has an overall soft patina that is ideally matched on the hands and “wide boy
Yellow Gold
1971 Rolex Day Date WG Green Stella Diamond Dial Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Grasshopper This phenomenal Rolex Day Date 1803 from 1971 is just uber cool. The white gold case
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond President Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; non-quick-set; acrylic crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Silver dial with factory diamond hour markers. Strap band. Pre-owned with box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; non-quick-set; acrylic crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Silver gray dial with raised gold stick markers. Strap band. Pre-owned with...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Stella" Dial Rare 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Ref 1803 by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
"Stella" Dial Rare 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date by Rolex - The Day-Date is one of the most popular
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Diamond Bezel Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President, Day-Date - Model 18038 - Men's automatic winding wristwatch. 18k yellow gold case
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day Date Ref 1803 Dated 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Day Date / Ref 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold and Diamond Day-Date Watch with Special Dial Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very unusual variation of the classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 1803
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date Wristwatch with "No Marker" Dial Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very unusual dial variation on this Ref. 1803 Day-Date, with a clean, contemporary, minimalist
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Day-Date Super President Watch Ref. 1803/8
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with baguette diamonds, day at 12 o’clock, date at 3 o’clock Reference #: 1803/8 Serial #: 346384XXX
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex British Hallmark White Gold Day-Date with Diamond Dial Ref 1803 circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k white gold Rolex Day-Date wristwatch with a slate-color "sigma" diamond dial. The bracelet
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch with Rare Factory Diamond Dial Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
fluted bezel. Rare factory champagne dial with diamond indexes. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold Spanish Day Wheel Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An early example of a Day-Date, created when very few of this model was being produced in white
White Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Day Date President 1803 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Luxury NA131
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date ref.1803, the first "President
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Day Date President 1803 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Luxury NA131
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious icon, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex "President" Oyster Perpetual Day-Date ref.1803, c.1978
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold Mens President Automatic 1970s Vintage RA543
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious icon, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex "President" Oyster Perpetual Day-Date ref.1803, c.1974
18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Vintage Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage, 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a silver dial, gold hour hands, 3
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex Day-Date 1960's Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a gold dial, gold hour hands, 3
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX All-Original Orange Stella Dial Yellow Gold Day-Date
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold Rolex "Day-Date" with enamel lacquered "Stella" dial in an intense orange color
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial President Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
President bracelet. Pre-owned with box. Ref 1803. Current Replacement Value: $34,350.00
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX White Gold Sporty and Elegant Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Handsome and stylish Rolex, Ref. 1803, in 18k white gold with a rare and unusual blue index dial
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1964 Rolex Day Date President Reference 1803, 18K yellow gold 2 piece 36 MM waterproof case with
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; non-quick-set; acrylic crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Champagne dial with raised gold stick markers. 18k yellow gold hidden-clasp...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ref 1803 Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch with Chocolate Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1958 Rolex Reference 1803 Day Date "President" 36 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster Case
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1973 Rolex Day-Date 18K Gold Linen Dial Men's Watch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Classic Rolex Day-Date wristwatch from 1973, reference 1803, crafted in 18k gold. The Day-Date
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Presidential Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Day-Date Presidential reference 1803 with fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and original cream
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful, super clean 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Green "Stella Dial Presidential" 18k Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex 18k Day/Day "Presidential" reference 1803 with an original enamel Green dial
ROLEX Rose Gold Day-Date President Ref 1803 circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex rose gold Day-Date with silver dial, applied gold marker, day-date apertures, fluted bezel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Watch, Orange Stella Dial Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex 18k Day-Date President, Ref. 1803, with an orange enamel Stella dial. The Stella
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of an 18k yellow gold Rolex Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, circa
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Turquoise Stella Presidential Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Day-Date "Presidential" reference 1803 in yellow gold with a turquoise "Stella" dial, fluted
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful, super clean 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Orange Stella Dial Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, with an original orange
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 with Green Stella Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, with an original green
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Karat White Gold Day-Date Ref. 1803 Wristwatch, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a gorgeous and elegant Rolex Reference 1803 Day-Date in white gold. The original silver
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex White Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Green Stella Dial Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18k white gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, with an unusual green Stella dial
White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Gold Buckley Dial Day-Date Ref. 1803 Men's Wristwatch, circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a lovely solid 18kt yellow gold Rolex Day-Date Reference 1803 from 1973. What makes this
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,640Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40IT
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
CHANEL black & multi fabric 21S 19 MEDIUM GRAFFITI Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 19 Medium shoulder bag in black nylon fabric showcases a vibrant multicolor Chanel icons print, inspired by neon signs. Featuring mixed hardware—including ...
CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Chocolate Bar Medium Flap Bag is crafted from classic blue denim with the signature chocolate bar quilted pattern, offering a modern yet timeless aesthetic...
Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Black Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Bi-directional rotating, 18k yellow gold bezel. Green dial with yellow gold tone hands and luminous dots hour marke...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch LL6590-1
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features an elegant champagne dial with applied gold markers and classic dauphine hands. Powered by an a...
14k Gold
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
$439,000
W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Thierry Mugler Silk Corset Dramatic Sculptural Bustier Top
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Collectors piece. Dramatic pure Silk bustier, assuming Spring 1985 Collection. A masterpiece of sartorial artistry by the legend Mister Mugler...
$7,050
D 0.44 in Dm 1.34 in
18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, 18kt solid gold case, Calibre 561 , Reference 168005 Movement: mechanical movement, automatic self winding, Calibre 561 Functi...
Gold
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
$14,496
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag RARE Ultra rare Gold Birkin 40 HAC! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware). Perfect gift! Co...
$18,068
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès Birkin Bag 30cm Rouge Casaque Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware 2013
By Hermès
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Hermès Birkin Bag 30cm Rouge Casaque Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Stamp Q_Year 2013. This bag is still in excellent condition. The leather smells as fresh as when it was new...
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
$5,875
H 16.15 in Dm 10.83 in L 24.81 in
Hermès Tigre Royal Bucket Bag Chevrons Toile Canvas Barenia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bucket Bag Print: "Tigre Royal" (Royal Tiger) Made in France Stamp N in Square, 2010, Year of the Tiger in the chinese zodiac Made of Toile Ch...
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.
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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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