Rolex Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller Watch
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
The self-winding Calibre 9002 provides approximately 72 hours of power reserve and drives the calendar and dual-time functions. Rolex's Oysterflex bracelet combines flexible metal bl...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 40, 126655-0002, Unworn, 2022, B+P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The movement is mechanical self-winding 3235, containing 31 Jewels and 70 hours of power reserve. The Rolex Oysterflex bracelet of flexible metal blades overmoulded with high-perform...
Rose Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 42, 226659-0002, UNWORN Watch, 2022, B+P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The movement is mechanical self-winding 3235, containing 31 Jewels and 70 hours of power reserve. The Rolex Oysterflex bracelet of flexible metal blades overmoulded with high-perform...
White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 42, 18k White Gold, Oysterflex Bracelet, 226659
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Watch comes with Mechanical Self-winding Movement & 3235 Caliber w/ 31 jewels & 70 hours power reserve. The Oysterflex bracelet of Flexible metal blades overmoulded with high-per...
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Developed and patented by Rolex, the Oysterflex bracelet combines the robustness and reliability of a metal bracelet with the flexibility, comfort and aesthetics of an elastomer strap.
Titanium
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Reference# 226658, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 – Bold Elegance in 18K Yellow Gold with Oysterflex Comfort The Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 exudes nautical luxury with a commanding 42mm case craft...
Yellow Gold
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126655, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Completing the package is Rolex’s patented Oysterflex bracelet—engineered from flexible titanium-nickel alloy and coated in high-performance elastomer.
Rose Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Oysterflex 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 226658
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Oysterflex 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 226658 - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold case and rotating bezel with black insert (42mm diameter).
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Watch 116519LN-0024
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
On the striking silver dial, you’ll find luminous silver-tone hands, luminous index markers, and a trio of black subdials for added functionality. It’s attached to a Rolex Oysterflex...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Watch 116519LN-0024
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
On the striking silver dial, you’ll find luminous silver-tone hands, luminous index markers, and a trio of black subdials for added functionality. It’s attached to a Rolex Oysterflex...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona Everose Chronograph Watch 116515LN-0013
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
It’s mounted upon a premium Rolex Oysterflex strap that includes an 18k Rose gold Oysterlock clasp.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The watch comes complete with a Rolex box and a new style warranty card dated November 2021, ensuring it's covered by Rolex until November 2026.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
With some of its factory stickers still attached, the watch comes complete with a Rolex box, both original swings tags and a new style warranty card dated February 2022, ensuring the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Rolex box and a new style warranty card dated November 2021, ensuring the watch is covered by Rolex until November 2026.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Comes complete with a Rolex box and a new style warranty card dated January 2022, ensuring the watch is covered by Rolex until January 2027.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex 2023 116515LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The black Oysterflex bracelet comes with a folding Oysterlock clasp that is equipped with the Rolex Glidelock extension system.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 116515 Daytona Oysterflex Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 116515 Model: Daytona Case Material: 18k rose gold Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: Multi-color sapphire bezel (aftermarket)...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex Rose Gold 126515LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The black Oysterflex bracelet comes with a folding Oysterlock safety clasp which is equipped with the Rolex Glidelock extension system.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex Rose Gold 126515LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Oysterflex Daytona in rose gold by Rolex. Featuring a Bright Black and Sundust dial with a chromalight display.
Rose Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Oysterflex Rose Gold 326235
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
These can be set using the fluted, bi-directional rotatable Rolex ring command bezel. The black Oysterflex bracelet comes with a folding Oysterclasp which is equipped with the Rolex...
Rose Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Oysterflex Rose Gold 126655
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The black Oysterflex bracelet comes with a folding Oysterlock clasp equipped with the Rolex Glidelock extension system.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Black Dial Oysterflex Chronograph Watch 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
Offered in pre-owned condition, this Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Black Dial Oysterflex Chronograph Watch 116518LN comes accompanied by dated papers and the manufacturer's box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 116655 Everose Gold Oysterflex Strap Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40mm Everose gold with an Oysterflex bracelet. This model features an intense black dial and a Bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel wit...
Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Oysterflex 18k Gold Automatic Men's Watch 116518BKCSR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Rolex Daytona 116518BKCSR is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape ...
2022 Unworn Rolex 18k Everose Gold Daytona Oysterflex Chocolate Dial 116515LN
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this UNWORN MINT CONDITION 2022 Rolex 18k Everose Gold Ceramic Daytona Oysterflex Chocolate Dial 116515LN With Original Box & Papers.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116519LN White Gold/ Black Oysterflex Watch Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
FACTORY STICKERS. 18kt white gold case with a black oysterflex band. Black monobloc cerachrom ceramic bezel.
White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Automatic Black Dial 18ct Oysterflex Rubber Strap 226659
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Yacht-Master’s new Oysterflex bracelet, developed and patented by Rolex, offers a sporty alternative to metal bracelets.
White Gold
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex Everose Gold Black Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 116515LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Rolex Series Daytona Model Cosmograph Model Number 116515LN bkpof Serial Scrambled Production Year 2019 Movement Automatic Self Wind Gender Mens Case Material Rose Gold Case Sh...
Rolex New Daytona 116518 Yellow Gold Oysterflex 2018 Box/Paper/5 Year Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Daytona Reference #:116518. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K yellow gold case, screw-down yellow gold back, screw-down crown and push buttons with Triplock triple waterproofne...
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Yellow Gold Watch 116518LN-0041
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Dial Yellow Gold Oysterflex Watch 116518LN-0041 is accompanied by the manufacturer's box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold Daytona Cosmograph White Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Steel dial with black subdials. Oysterflex bracelet with Rolex 18k white gold deployant clasp.
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659.
White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oysterflex Rose Gold Mens Watch 116515
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oysterflex Rose Gold Mens Watch 116515.
Rose Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655.
Rose Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655.
Rose Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Unworn.
White Gold
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Black Dial Oysterflex Bracelet Watch 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
At Baselworld 2017 Rolex released the Rolex Daytona 116518LN on the new comfort focused patented oysterflex bracelet to rave reviews.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Silver Dial Oysterflex Date: 2023 Style: 166519LN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition, fully inspected, tested, and polished for a like-new appearance. Why Buy? The Rolex Daytona ref. 116519LN is one of the most sought-after m...
White Gold, Silver
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Oysterflex Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Daytona 116518LN redefines the drivers watch with a luxurious yellow gold and black design that is simply stunning.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 116655 Men's Rose Gold Oysterflex Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007506 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Model Variant: 40 Model Number: 116655 Age: 2010 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Black Other Glass: Sapph...
Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Black DIA Dial Oysterflex Date: 2023 Style: 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
UnwornWatches proudly presents Rolex Daytona 116509 with a captivating blue dial housed in luxurious 18k white gold. This iconic Rolex chronograph, released on September 21, 2021, is...
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card.
White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Yellow Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226658 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yacht-Master Yellow Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226658 Unworn.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster Yellow Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226658 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Yellow Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226658 Box Card.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card.
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card.
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card.
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card.
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226659 Box Card.
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655 Box Card.
Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oysterflex Rose Gold Mens Watch 116515 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oysterflex Rose Gold Mens Watch 116515 Box Card.
Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oysterflex Rose Gold Mens Watch 116515 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oysterflex Rose Gold Mens Watch 116515 Box Card.
Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rose Gold Oysterflex Mens Watch 116515 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rose Gold Oysterflex Mens Watch 116515 Box Card.
Rose Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Everose Rose Gold Oysterflex Mens Watch 126655 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Everose Rose Gold Oysterflex Mens Watch 126655 Box Card.
Rose Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Yellow Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226658 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yacht-Master Yellow Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 226658 Box Card.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655 Box Card.
Rose Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655 Box Card.
Rose Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Everose Gold Silver Dial Oysterflex Mens Watch 326235 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Sky-Dweller Everose Gold Silver Dial Oysterflex Mens Watch 326235 Unworn.
Gold, Silver
Rolex Sky-Dweller Yellow Gold Black Dial Oysterflex Mens Watch 326238 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Sky-Dweller Yellow Gold Black Dial Oysterflex Mens Watch 326238 Unworn.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Black Cerachrom 18K Gold Oysterflex Yacht-Master Men's Wristwatch 37 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Rolex Yacht-Master combines the best of performance and appealing style.
18k Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 42mm White Gold Oysterflex Full Set 2022 Ref: 226659
By Rolex
Located in București, București
The watch comes with an Oysterflex bracelet, which is Rolex's proprietary elastomer strap with flexible metal blades inside.
White 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
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet. Model 1500 circa 1970. Polished and servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Yellow Gold Wimbledon Dial Automatic Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 126233 Country/Region of Manuf...
$30,360
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Men’s Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and paper.
Yellow Gold, Steel
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. Fixed - f...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Gold Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 179173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex Ladies Gold Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 179173 with solid links and hidden fold over clasp in 18k yellow gold and steel. Model 179173. 18k yellow gold and steel Length:...
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers. Com...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$52,800
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 41 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch 218238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date II...
Yellow Gold
$56,920
H 1.66 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.66 in
Rolex Sky-Dweller 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch 336238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new 2024 card. Comes with original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. signs of wear. No original box and paper. Comes with a chronostore box and 2 year warranty. Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 69173 Mode...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Day-Date II 218238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Day-Date II by Rolex. Featuring a white dial with roman applied numerals and a fluted yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding automatic movement...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$37,820 / item
H 1.66 in W 0.56 in Dm 1.66 in
Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch 326933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 5-year Chronostore Warranty.
Steel
$16,800
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Presidential Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No oriignal box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. This piece is an all-gold Lady-Datejust from the 1980s, powered by the high-grade Caliber 2135...
Yellow Gold
Rolex 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold President Mens Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinguished Rolex President men's wristwatch is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and features a brilliant diamond-set white dial with Roman numerals and after market diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Yellow Gold White Dial Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Sky-Dweller REFERENCE: 326938 SIZE: 42mm CASE: Yellow Gold DIAL: White BEZEL: Yellow Gold BAND: Oyster Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic Blemishes through out, no ...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Datejust. Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold smooth bezel (36mm dia...
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.