NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126331 Wimbledon 18k Everose Gold Steel Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5-year warranty.
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116681
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. This watch comes with the original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 79173 Gold & Steel Watch with 26mm Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust 79173 Watch. This elegant Rolex Lady-Datejust features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Two-Tone Watch with 36mm Gold Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Datejust 16233 Two-Tone Watch. This Rolex Datejust features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Diamond Dial Men Watch 116334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Datejust II 116334 Model Num...
Steel, Silver
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 18k Rose Gold Steel Silver Motif Dial Men Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New 2023 card. Comes with a box and papers. 5 year Rolex warranty General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126301 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Year Manufactured: 2023 C...
Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Gold & Steel Watch with 26mm Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Watch. This elegant Rolex Lady-Datejust features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173G Gold & Steel Watch with 26mm Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173G Watch. This elegant Rolex Lady-Datejust features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New watch. The original box and papers are included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the wa...
Steel, Stainless Steel
NEW Rolex Sky-Dweller Steel 18K White Gold Blue Dial Automatic Men Watch 336934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year Rolex warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refun...
Steel
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
Rolex Datejust Diamond Lugs White Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Lugs White Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 79173 Gold & Steel Watch with 26mm Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust 79173 Watch. This elegant Rolex Lady-Datejust features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 279381RBR Green Diamond Dial Ladies Watch Box & Papers-2024
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 279381RBR Ladies' Watch: This exquisite timepiece features a 28mm stainless steel case paired with an 18K rose gold bezel.
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No Holes case. No box and papers. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 16233 Model Number: 16233 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxur...
Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 79173 Gold Dial Watch with Two-Tone Band
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust Automatic Watch. This elegant timepiece features a round case crafted from 18k gold and stainless steel, showcasing a luxurious gold dial.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
NEW Rolex Sky Dweller 42 18K Rose Gold Rubber White Dial Automatic Watch 326235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Original Box and Papers are Included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's a...
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Custom Fully Iced Out Jubilee Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Display model. 2021 card. Total diamond 18.47 ct. Color: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126301 General In...
Rose Gold, Steel
New Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K White Gold Steel Green Dial Jubilee Mens Watch 336934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand New. 2024 card. Box and papers are included, General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 336934 Model: Rolex 336934 Style: Luxury Country...
Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Gold & Steel Watch with 26mm Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Watch. This elegant Rolex Lady-Datejust features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Gold & Steel Watch with 26mm Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Watch. This elegant Rolex Lady-Datejust features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Index Dial Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Gold & Steel Watch with 26mm Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Watch. This elegant Rolex Lady-Datejust features a round case crafted in a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Gold Dial Watch with Two-Tone Band
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust Automatic Watch. This refined timepiece features a round case crafted from 18k gold and stainless steel, highlighting a luxurious gold dial.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Steel Watch with 36mm Salmon Dial & Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Datejust 16234 Stainless Steel Watch. This Rolex Datejust features a round case crafted in a combination of 18k gold, stainless steel, and white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. The original box and papers are included. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO Model Number: 126710BLRO Movement: Mechanical (Automatic...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 28 18K Rose Gold Steel Purple Diamond Dial Watch 279171 B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 279171 Model Number: 279171 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzer...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 18K White Gold Steel Light Pink MOP Diamond Dial Watch 178344
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 178344 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switze...
Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold Steel Diamond Sundust Dial Mens Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new 2023. Comes with a box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126301 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vin...
Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Mint Condition. Comes with a 2023 Card. Original Box and Papers are Included. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126715CHNR Model Number: 126715C...
Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40 18k Rose Gold Gold Olive Green Dial Men Watch 228345RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers.
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 126303 Custom Blue Arabic Dial SS and 18k YG Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm Custom Blue Arabic Script Dial Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Custom Red Arabic Dial SS and 18k YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Custom Red Arabic Script Dial Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Datejust Rolex Blue Roman Jubilee 31mm Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Ladies Watch, Box and papers included Applied polished Roman numeral hour markers. Model case Reference 278274 Diameter - 31 mm Materi...
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Vintage Watch, 18ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Rolex Datejust 36, reference 1601, is a timeless vintage masterpiece, designed for those who appreciate classic heritage and the unmistakable warmth of solid gold. Crafted entire...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Diamond & Sapphire Set Watch 116759SANR
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold GMT-Master II by Rolex. The black dial dial has applied hour markers and features the date and the arrow-tipped GMT second time zone hand. The bidirectional rotatable be...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Rolex Datejust 31 278383RBR 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Roman Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Steel, Yellow Gold
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126233 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 126333 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126333 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Prince. A very rare 38mm 18ct yellow gold dress pocket watch with a specially made chain by Rolex, C1920. Dial: The excellent cream dial with batons and crown signed Rolex Off...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1974 Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Vignette Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini Year: 1974 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Red Vignette Movement: Manual Wind Case Measurement: 24mm Weight: 56.5 grams Size: Fits up to a 6" wrist Made i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona 40mm Everose Gold Chocolate Dial Automatic Watch, 2021
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Rolex Daytona 40, reference 116505, is a sophisticated and exclusive expression of high-precision sports watchmaking, designed for those who value absolute luxury and iconic desi...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona 40mm Yellow Gold Meteorite Dial Automatic Watch, 2022
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Rolex Daytona 40, reference 126518LN, is a sophisticated and exclusive expression of high-precision sports watchmaking, designed for those who value absolute luxury and iconic de...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex 69173 Datejust Two-Tone Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 69173 Datejust Two-Tone Blue Vignette Dial 26mm Bracelet Watch Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference: 69173 Material: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Vignett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Two-Tone Watch with Gold Dial and Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Datejust Automatic Watch. This elegant timepiece features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel, showcasing a refined gold dial.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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 Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970 Dial: The cream coloured dial with black Roman numerals fully signed Rolex Geneve and signed Cellini at ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Woman's Datejust Pearlmaster Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in San Francisco, CA
Estimated total diamond weight is 1.50 carats. The 18k gold watch weighs 102.16 grams, and fits 5 1/2 in wrist.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller 336933 42mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and paper. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173G Two-Tone Watch with 26mm Gold Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173G Watch. This luxurious Rolex Lady-Datejust features a round case crafted from a blend of 18k gold and stainless steel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Two-Tone Watch with Blue Dial and Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Datejust Automatic Watch. This elegant timepiece features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel, showcasing a striking blue dial.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond and Emerald Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond and Emerald Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Lugs Champagne Dial Two Tone Women's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Two-Tone Watch with Gold Dial and Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Datejust Automatic Watch. This elegant timepiece features a round case crafted from a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel, with a striking gold dial.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 116758SA GMT-Master II 18 Karat Diamond & Sapphire Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Powered by an automatic movement, this Rolex watch combines precision and reliability.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President Men's Watch in 18 Karat Yellow
By Rolex
Located in ANTIBES, FR
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date reference [18238], known as the President, in 18 karat yellow gold with a champagne dial. The case is fitted with the signature fluted 18 karat yellow...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Silver Index Dial Diamond/Emerald Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Emerald/Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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.