Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 1980 Rolex Day Date Walnut Wood Dial. Pre-owned in very good condition.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1979 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K Yellow Gold Walnut Wood Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 18038 Model: Day-Date Year: 1979 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: President Bracelet Length: 7.1in Dial: Walnut Burl ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 18038 Wood Dial President Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18038 President Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. 18k Yellow Gold fluted Stationary bezel.
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Wood Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President 18238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18k yellow gold case. 18k yellow gold stationary fluted bezel.
Rolex Rare Day-Date Wood Dial White Gold 18239
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Day-Date by Rolex. Produced in white gold and featuring a wood dial, this combination is extremely rare to find in the market.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Wood Dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18248 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, rare wood dial with applied hour markers, day aperture at 12 0'clock, date aperture at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow go...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RARE Rolex Day-Date with Original Wood Dial on President Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Difficult to find pre-owned 36mm Rolex Day-date crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with original birch wood dial.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 18239 18K White Gold Wood Dial Men's Watch Mint
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day Date 18039 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k White Gold case.18K White Gold fluted bezel.
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Original Birch Wood Dial circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 18038, "Single Quick" with an original birch wood dial, complimented by gold printing.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bark Finish Wood Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18078
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, rare wood dial with applied hour markers, day aperture at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold ba...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 1980 Rolex Day Date Walnut Wood Dial. Pre-owned in very good condition.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Stone Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Double quick Day-Date, ref. #18238 with a very unusual stone dial and finished with Roman numeral markers. The dial is unlike any we have seen before and has a genuine organic qualit...
18k 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 Presidents have become rather collectable and fashionable, as the textured gold that is th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date Men's 18 Karat Gold President Watch 19018
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date Men's 18K Gold President Watch 19018 - Quartz; quick-set; sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter).
Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 69178 18K YG Birch Burl Wood Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Statement Of Individuality This is a watch for someone who appreciates the form and prestige of a classic gold Rolex but desires a dial with real personality. The wood is subtle f...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18038 Wood Dial Walnut Dial 18K Yellow Gold 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Year: 1981 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Factory ...
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date Oysterquartz Watch with Wood Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oysterquartz Day Date Presidential wristwatch, Ref 19018, circa 1980. 36mm diameter uniquely designed geometric shaped case with fluted bezel and scarce origina...
Rolex Yellow Gold Wood Dial OysterQuartz Day-Date Quartz Presidential Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Solid 18K Yellow Gold Oyster-Quartz Day-Date Presidential Watch Features a Quartz Movement Rare and Unusual Wood Dial Integrated Solid 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Bracelet ...
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President, Ref. 18038, 36mm diameter case with sapphire crystal and smooth bezel, and factory wood burl dial.
18k Gold
Rolex Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Customized Finish, Wood and Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fabulous custom-finish Rolex Day-Date President wristwatch perfect for when you're tired of "blending in!"
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date ref 18038 serial no. 9.8 million circa 1987. 36mm diameter Oyster case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 18038, 36mm diameter case with sapphire crystal and smooth bezel, and factory wood burl dial.
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial Ref 1803 circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President with burl wood dial, circa 1979. 36mm diameter full size man's model with smooth bezel, sapphire crystal and quickset date.
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Bark Day Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex factory “Bark” Day Date President ref 18048 serial #5.5 million circa 1978.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 with Burl Wood Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Self-winding movement with sweep seconds and day and quickset date function. With Rolex factory hidden clasp President bracelet with hidden clasp.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Day-Date President "Burl Wood" ref# 1803 circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President with genuine Burl Wood dial circa 1979. 36mm diameter full size man's model with 18K YG fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, with calibre 3055 movement wit...
18k Gold
ROLEX Gold Day-Date Ref. 18038 c1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date ref 18038 serial # 5.8 million circa 1978. 36mm diameter case with 18K YG fluted bezel with genuine walnut color Rolex wood dial.
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1978 with After-Market Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 18038, serial number 5.5 million, circa 1978. 36mm diameter case with fluted bezel and after-market custom petrified wood dial with ri...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date Wristwatch ref 18038 serial #7.6 million circa 1982/83. 36 mm diameter case with fluted bezel and sapphire crystal.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yelllow Gold Day-Date President Ref 18038 circa 1980
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day Date President, Ref 18038, 5.8-million serial, circa 1979/1980. 36mm diameter case with 18k yellow gold smooth bezel, sapphire crystal, magnificent looking ...
18k Gold
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H 1.66 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date Ref : 1503 MATERIAL : Case : Original Rolex 14k solid yellow gold case Crown : Original Rolex 14k solid yellow gold Crown Dial, case, and movement signed
14k Gold
Rolex Gold Day-Date President "Burl Wood" ref. 1803 circa 1979
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President with Burl Wood dial circa 1979. 36mm diameter full size man's model with smooth bezel, sapphire crystal and quik set date.
18k Gold
Rolex 18kt Gold & Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is more unusual to find the wood dial on the Datejust model as it more common on the Day-Date President.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex lady's 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, serial number 2.3 million, circa 1969. 27mm case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and Rolex factory wood dial.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Stella and wood dials are only two of the very popular dial materials but one unique and very important material that Rolex has used is stone.
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 630**** Year: 1979 Model: Vintage Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date President 18038 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 644**** Year: 1980 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Custom 18k Yellow Gold President Bezel: 18k...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome, hardly ever worn Gentlemen’s Rolex President Day Date watch, Ref 18038 dated late 1986.It is crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring All Original scratch resistant Sapphire C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex President Quartz Day-Date Factory Diamond Dial 18k Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Day Date Original Diamond Dial 18k Solid Gold Mint Condition 1982 with box and papers. This Rolex watch is a true collectible to a Rolex lover. In mint condition with o...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 -Reference: 1503 -Year: 1954 -Wrist Size: 7" -Material: 18k Yellow Gold -Dial: Black -Case D...
18k Gold, Gold
1999 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel.
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U80**** Year: 1999. Brand: Rolex. Crystal: Sapphire. Gender: Women's. Bezel: Fluted Bezel. Dial Color: Champagne. Case Dimensions: 26mm. Condition: Mint Condition. Metal Type: 1...
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date NOS Rare Oxblood Stella Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring the highly sought out and collectable oxblood Stella dial, which features emerald cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold flu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date Ref 18038 80s Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold 36mm Case.
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Day Date reference 18038 automatic (single quick) with a champagne sunburst dial in 18K yellow gold from the 1980s. Measurements include a 36mm case, 20mm lug ...
Yellow Gold
1990 Rolex Day-Date President 18248 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36mm Box #23235
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1990 Rolex Day-Date President Watch Model: 18248 Serial: E840743 This classic Rolex Day-Date President watch is set in solid 18K yellow gold. 36mm case Champagne Dial with Day Da...
18k Gold
Rolex Very Rare Day-Date Vintage Gents 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Omani Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with applied hour markers, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, Omani Crest at 6...
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, an Omani crest at 6 o'clock, representing the national emblem of Oman and a yellow ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18238 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex OP Date 34mm 14k Gold Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in 14K yellow gold featuring 34mm case with a champagne dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet. Reference 1503 with automatic movement, rec...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Rolex DateJust Model 69178 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rare Chevrolet Dial Box
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Model 69178 DateJust 18k Yellow Gold, 26mm Rare Chevrolet Dial made for Jubilee Anniversary, Automatic Movement, Made in Switzerland with Original Box and Booklet c.198...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Stella Red Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Boldness Of A Stella Dial Rolex produced "Stella" dials in the 1970s and 80s, an adventurous departure from their typically conservative palette. These dials, created with layer...
18k Gold, Yellow 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 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold ...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
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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
Unworn Rolex Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This impressive Daytona variant was first released in rose gold at Baselworld 2018 after Rolex had discontinued the yellow and white gold models. On the black lacquer dial, 11 sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
1985 Rolex Lady-Datejust Wristwatch in 18k Yellow Gold Ref: 69068
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This 1985 Rolex Datejust is a luxurious ladies’ timepiece crafted from 18k yellow gold with a 26mm case, a classic champagne dial, and a President bracelet. Adorned with factory-set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Yellow Gold John Mayer Green Dial Mens Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold John Mayer Green Men's Watch 116508. Chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18K yellow gold Oyster case 40.0 mm in diameter. Screwed-down case back, b...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage 1960s Bvlgari Tubogas Moneta Roman Coin Wrap Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an ancient Roman coin. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1960s
18k Gold
Unavailable|$24,000
Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly desirable Rolex Lady Datejust crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, accompanied by its original Rolex papers—an increasingly rare and valuable feature sought after by colle...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Antique Coin Monete 38" Long Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ancient Antique Coin Monete 38" Long Link Necklace by Bulgari. The Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Antique Coin Monete 38" Link Necklace showcases ancient coin set within a...
Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gaze upon this ring, and you're transported to a world of mesmerizing patterns, reminiscent of a kaleidoscope's allure. Though it doesn't shift like the optical wonder, the intricate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990 Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Gold Standard With A Modern Engine The Rolex Day-Date has been the definitive statement of prestige for over sixty years, a watch made exclusively in precious metals. The refere...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Ghost White Gold Unworn 2026 126519LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 2026 Oysterflex Daytona "Ghost" in white gold by Rolex, available now from Watch Centre London. Designed to be the ultimate high-performance chronograph, this timepiece features ...
White Gold
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5066J-001 Black Dial 18k YG 1990s
By Patek Philippe
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2343 Brand Patek Philippe Model Aquanaut Reference 5066J-001 Year 1990s Dial Black Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rubber Diameter 35.6mm Length 18cm Movement Automatic Weight N/A ...
Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 15.01 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The enchanting beauty of this diamond rivals the ever-changing patterns of a kaleidoscope. The Contemporary Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring, crafted in the 21st century, captu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona, White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Fixed 18k yellow gold tachymeter bezel. White Mother of Pearl Diamond dial with gold-tone hands and index hour mark...
Diamond, 18k 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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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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.