Vintage Rolex Cellini Manual Gold Frosted Integral Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970 Rolex Cellini manual-wind dress watch in an 18K yellow gold cushion-shaped case with a silver-tone textured dial, gold baton indices, Rolex crown logo, and "Cellini" scr...
Gold
Vintage Rolex 14K Yellow Gold 19mm Bracelet Ref 1503 15037
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original Rolex yellow gold bracelet with 19mm lug width, correct for select vintage Rolex models.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex “Orchid” Diamond Integral Bracelet Wristwatch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Signed throughout and weighing approximately 53 grams, it is both a timepiece and a jewel. Brand / Maker: Rolex Model / Reference: Orchid / 267501 Signed: Rolex (dial, case, and cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
When they come up, we see them mostly on President bracelet but this is different. This fantastic 1803 in pink gold is from 1966 and in overall excellent condition The case is fat an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 6673 Cellini Ladies White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2007 Rolex Cellini Reference 6673 Ladies 18k White Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch, 26 M.M 2 piece case, Factory Diamond set bezel and Lug tops, Quartz Movement, Pink dial with Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 126715CHNR "Root Beer" 18k Rose Gold on Oyster Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 126715CHNR "Root Beer" 18k Rose Gold on Oyster Bracelet Watch Brand: Rolex Model: ''GMT Master II' Root Beer Reference: 126715CHNR Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Dial: Black Dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex DateJust President Bracelet 26mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
18K White Gold Ladies Rolex DateJust President With Factory Round Diamond Hour Markers With Original Rolex Box And Card.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 41 in stainless steel with 18k white gold fluted bezel.
Gold, Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Two-Tone Steel & Gold Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date men's and unisex watch in two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold, featuring a restored silver dial with Roman numeral indices, gold dauphine han...
Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini 6621 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini 6621 quartz watch in 18K yellow gold featuring 26mm case with white dial and integrated brick-link bracelet.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Men's Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 36 Model number: 16233 (Two-tone) Movement: Automatic Case material: Steel Bracelet material: Gold/Steel Year of production: 1990 Serial: R Cond...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 14K Yellow Gold Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 1969 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 1601 in 14K yellow gold pre-quickset desirable pie-pan champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, fluted yellow gold bezel, date...
Gold
Rolex President 8385 18K Yellow Gold 20mm Bracelet 55B End Links
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rarity Of Premier Standalone Components Finding an authentic, period-correct standalone 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet in excellent structural health is increasingly u...
Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 6311 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet 19 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Elegance In 14K Gold The Jubilee bracelet is a cornerstone of the Rolex aesthetic, originally introduced in 1945 to celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary.
Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Remarkably, this watch is also fitted with an original Rolex Signed Bracelet done in solid 14Kt. Gold. We never see this watch in this condition with an original dial.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Watch 67193
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This watch benefits from all the fundamental features of the Perpetual collection: excellent chronometric precision, a waterproof case, and self-winding of the movement via a Perpetu...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Yellow Gold Watch Oyster Bracelet Factory Stickers 326938
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Yellow Gold Watch Oyster Bracelet with Factory Stickers and Rare Discontinued Dial 326938.
Yellow Gold
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.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This truly unique watch by the iconic house of Rolex is fitted with its original hand made two tone rose and yellow gold bracelet.
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex DayDate With Mother Of Pearl dial and 18k gold Rolex Presidential bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Two Tone Zephyr with Original Bracelet from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1038 / 1008 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 14Kt. & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1968 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision 2-Tone Manual Wind Flex Stretch Bracelet Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Precision ladies manual wind watch in two-tone yellow gold and stainless steel, featuring a 22mm round case with fluted gold bezel, silver dial with applied baton indic...
18k Gold
Ladies Two Tone Rolex Datejust 26mm Jubilee Bracelet Wrist Watch Ref. 79173
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel & 18k Gold Weight: 55.5 Grams Width: 26mm (not including th...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14k Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
Rolex Day-Date Genuine Diamonds Black Roman Dial Presidential Bracelet 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Genuine Diamonds Black Roman Dial Presidential Bracelet
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Baguette + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial 8+2 + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Baguette + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial 8+2 + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scr...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980's Two Tone Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Bracelet Watch Ref. 16013
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel & 18k Gold Weight: 95.6 Grams Width: 36mm (not including th...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Jubilee Watch. BRACELETS ON MODEL NOT INCLUDED.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
3 Carat Diamond Bezel Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 16013
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
The diamonds on the bezel and Roman numeral hour markers are aftermarket diamonds and not original Rolex factory diamonds. ****** Watch Model Details: ✔ Reference Number: 16013 ✔ ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Black Dial Black Dial SS/RG Oyster Bracelet 116621
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The 116221 black dials are characterized by Rolex 18ct gold hour markers. The Yacht-Master 116622 steel and rose gold oyster bracelet resembles the elegance delivered by Rolex tradit...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Daydate 36mm 18K Gold Fluted Bezel Champagne Tapestry Presidential Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Rolex Day-Date 36mm in solid 18K yellow gold featuring a fluted bezel, champagne tapestry dial with day and date display, and a full 18K yellow gold Presidential bracelet fit...
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date II 218238 Yellow Gold Watch Silver Roman Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date II Yellow Gold Watch Silver Roman Dial Absolutely Never Worn/ Factory Stickers 218238 18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm Diamond Bezel 18K Two Tone Gold Jubilee Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Women's Wristwatch 18K Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Ref. 67193 two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow gold vintage 1988 watch featuring a jubilee bracelet and ~1.00 carat custom d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster 6551 14k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 31mm Automatic All Original Ra756
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original Rolex 14k solid gold Oyster bracelet, measures 18.5cm with the watch, in excellent vintage condition.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm in solid 18K yellow gold featuring a fully diamond and ruby paved dial with round brilliant diamond bezel totaling approximately 3.00 carats, ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$14,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original solid gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet, measures 19.5cm with the watch, in excellent vintage condition, allow some stretch due to age.
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a two-tone (silver-tone and yellow gold-tone) stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold rolex jubilee bracelet.
Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original gold-capped riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet, measures 20cm with the watch, in excellent vintage condition.
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Index Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a two-tone (silver-tone and gold-tone) stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold rolex jubilee bracelet.
Gold, Steel
Rolex Pearlmaster Tridor Meteorite Dial Diamond (18948)
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bezel and Crown: Diamond-set bezel with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds and a signature Rolex fluted yellow gold crown. Bracelet and Clasp: 18K Tridor Pearlmaster bracelet combining yello...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold and Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Index Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a two-tone (silver-tone and gold-tone) stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold rolex jubilee bracelet.
Gold, Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial 26mm 69158
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The 26mm yellow gold case is enhanced by a factory-set diamond bezel and lugs, fitted on an 18k yellow gold Rolex presidential bracelet with a concealed folding clasp.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18K WG White Gold Ombre Blue Dial Diamond 18038 Auto Watch, 1982
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 18049 Year: 1982 Serial number: 76xxxxx Reference: C03782 Case: 18K White gold 36mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Pearlmaster 80298 Tricolor Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This luxury watch features an 18kt yellow gold case and an 18kt yellow, white, and rose gold Rolex Pearlmaster bracelet, complemented by a fixed diamond-set bezel.
18k 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.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Oval Chameleon Precision 18k WG Fluted Case 1967
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Highlights Rare oval Rolex Chameleon case shape (much less common than the round versions) 18k white gold fluted case, beautifully preserved Minimalist silver dial with classic vi...
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 116333 Wimbledon Dial Two Tone Oyster With Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a two-tone (silver-tone and yellow gold-tone) stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet.
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Jubilee Silver Diamond Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Jubilee Silver Diamond Dial. Stainless steel and 18K Yellow gold Jubilee bracelet.
Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1964 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 8789 Year 1979 Dial Florentine Engraving Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Leng...
Antique c1913 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold Case & 9K Gold Bracelet Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
White porcelain Dial is in original condition, featuring very clear Roman hand-painted in black & red at 12) numerals & original hands The watch secures on a wrist with solid 9K...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,679Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Ct Diamond Horseshoe Men's Bracelet Rolex Style Links 14K White Gold 34.3 g
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
With a bold 11mm width and an 8-inch length, this bracelet is the perfect statement piece for modern men or any special occasion. handmade in 14k solid white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 10 Carat Diamonds Rolex Style President Link Bracelet 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 10 Carat Diamonds Rolex Style President Bracelet 18k. Heavy weight bracelet weighting 70 grams of solid 18k gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$10,399Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 CT ID Diamond Rolex Style Links Men's Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 42.4 g 8.5''
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable men’s bracelet is handcrafted in 14K solid yellow gold, weighing 42.4 grams, and features three diamond-encrusted plates for a bold yet refined look. 1.95 carats of F...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
It has all of its original parts down to its original hands, crown, and Rolex 18K gold-plated Oyster bracelet. Its original Rolex Oyster case presents in excellent condition and is ...
18k Gold
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 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Length N/A Mo...
Rolex Datejust 41mm 18K Two-Tone 20 Carat Diamond Bust Down MOP Dial Iced Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Men's Wristwatch 18KWY-139.52G 18K ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST 41mm "GOLD & DIAMOND" BUST DOWN Purple Mother of Pearl Dial and Diamond Bezel/Bracelet Iced Out ~20 Carat...
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.