Rolex DateJust 68278 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68278 Ladies Watch. 31mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18K Everose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 118235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch comes with a box but no paper. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General In...
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 18K White Gold Steel Purple Diamond Dial Watch 178274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with an original box and papers. 🏷️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 178274 Style: Classic Type: Wri...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel Jubilee Cream Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and paper. 🕰️ Rolex Datejust 69173 – Full Specifications Brand & Model Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference Number: 69173...
Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
2020 White card. Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116613LB.
Rolex Submariner 116613LB Bluesy Two Tone Steel & 18K Gold Circa Full Set Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: - Item Type: Men’s Automatic Dive Wristwatch - Brand: Rolex - Model: Submariner Date - Reference Number: 116613LB - Nickname: “Bluesy” - Movement: Rolex calib...
Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18K Rose Gold Eisenkiesel Diamond Dial Watch 128235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 🕰 Rolex Day-Date 128235-0041 Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Number: 128235-0041 Department: Unisex Adult Style: Luxury Country/Regi...
Rose Gold
Rolex Submariner 116613LN Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers included. 🕰️ Basic Information Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Date Model Number: 116613LN Department: Men Style: Luxury Count...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 79173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 7917...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Two Tone Steel-18K Gold Ruby Diamond Bezel Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Mens Automatic Wristwatch Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust Movement: Automatic (Rolex Oyster Perpetual) Case Material: Stainless steel...
Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Two-Toned Logo Face Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with a fluted bezel and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 36mm face Model #126233 Serial #L1662xxx Size 6 1/2 inches Comes with its ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Gold Steel Champagne Diamond Dial Men Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Preowned. Comes with a box and Manuals. No papers are included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can ve...
Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Blue/Violet Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 16803 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Rolex Submariner 16803 Style Luxury Movement Mechanical (Automatic) Band Color ...
Rolex Submariner 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Watch 126613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
2022 card. The watch comes with a box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch'...
Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Gold Bezel Jubilee Blue Roman Dial Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Original box and paper included. 5-year Rolex warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126334 Model Number: 126334 Year Manufactured: 2024 Country/Region of ...
18k Gold, Steel
$16,660Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex DateJust 26mm Two-Tone Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring a compact 26mm stainless steel case accented by a luxurious 18k yellow gold and steel Oyster bracelet, this watch offers a sophisticated two-tone aesthetic that transitions...
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K White Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch 326934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned very good condition. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 Model ...
Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Rose Gold Sundust Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116505
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. Very rare Sundust Dial. Excellent condition. This watch comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day retur...
Rose Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126613LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Box and paper included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify th...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. No original box or papers. Comes with a chronoste box. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. General Information Brand:...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 68273 Ladies Watch. This timepiece features a 31mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 18K Gold Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Custom diamonds totaling approximately 20.08cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI. Covered by a 3-year warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model Number: 126300 Model: Rolex Datej...
Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Watch 126613LN Unworn
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Box and paper included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold Steel Pink Roman Dial Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in Excellent condition. Comes with an original box but no paper. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 179174 Type: Wristwatch Department...
Steel
Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with a Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Br...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Ladies Rolex 26mm Presidential 18K Yellow Gold Watch with White Dial and Diamond
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Brand: Rolex. Bezel: Diamond. Model: DateJust. Series: President. Crystal: Sapphire. Numeral: Roman. Dial Color: White. Gender: Women's. Dial: Diamond Dial. Condition: Very Good. Mod...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Steel Diamond MOP Dial Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn 2024 card. Box and papers. 👑 General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126303 Model Number: 126303 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: ❌ No ...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona 18K White Gold Black Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116509
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116509 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model:...
White Gold
Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Diamond Bronze Dial Automatic Watch 178344
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Original Rolex Diamond Bezel and Diamond Dial. Diamond at 6 O' Clock. Comes with a 2024 Rolex service card. Comes with an original box but no papers. G...
Steel
Rolex Yacht Master 40mm 18K Gold Steel Chocolate Dial Automatic Watch 116621
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned 2018 card. Full links. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Yacht Master Model Number: 126621 Department: Men Country/Regi...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel Custom Dial Blue Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom diamond dial and bezel General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Style: Casual...
Steel
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. The gray dial show...
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No original box and papers. Covered by 2-year chronostore warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 16803 Country/Region of Manufacture ...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Box and papers are included. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 126333 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with a Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by a 2-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex De...
Rolex Day Date 40 228238 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 228238 Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Day-Date President 228238 Model Number: 228238 Condition: Pre-Owned Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufac...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Everose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 116621
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Original box and paper included. 3-year seller warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a fu...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k Rose Gold Steel Sundust Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126331
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022-2023 Card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 126331 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Origin: Made in Switzerland ...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust II 116333 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Steel
Rolex Datejust 126331 Steel 18K Rose Gold Wimbledon Roman Dial Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers. Watch Overview Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Reference Number: 126331 Department: Men Style: Luxury Vin...
Rose Gold, Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision Ref.2636 Ladies 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch B/P
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Precision Reference: 2636 Movement: Rolex Caliber 1400 Movement Type: Manual Wind Jewels: 17 Case Material: Solid 18K White Gold (0.750) Bracelet: ...
White Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Custom Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches,...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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 Datejust All Diamond Two Tone Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Two tone 18k gold and stainless steel men's Datejust Rolex watch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Cellini Ref. 3801 18K White Gold Manual Wind Watch Circa 1975 5-3/4" to 6"
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
The watch is powered by a manually wound Rolex movement, characteristic of the refined and ultra-thin Cellini dress watches of this period.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 178341 18K Rose Gold Steel Diamond Chocolate Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent conditon. Box and papers. It shows light signs of wear. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Ro...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the w...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Green Hombre Diamond Dial Watch 128238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Box and papers. Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 36 Model Number: 128238 Department: Unisex Adult Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: No Movement Type: ...
Yellow Gold
New Rolex Daytona 126518LN 18K Yellow Gold Paul Newman Dial Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with original box and papers. Rolex Daytona — Model 126518LN (2024) Men’s Luxury Chronograph Yellow Gold Black Dial Oysterflex Rubber Strap 📌 General Information B...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 126655 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master 40 Reference Number: 126655 Department: Men Style: Luxury / Sport Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manuf...
Rose Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "Orchid" Ladies Watch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Orchid / Reference 8901 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Green Arabic Numerals Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Green Arabic Numerals Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Custom Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Custom Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Blue Arabic Numerals Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Custom Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom diamond bezel and band/buckle.
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamonds Black Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Dial and bezel. It comes with a Chronostore box and a 1 year Seller warranty. Natural Diamonds
Yellow Gold, Steel
$35,292Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Yacht-Master 18k Rose Gold Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116655
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model Number: 116655 Model: Yacht-Master...
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Black Diamond Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Reference Number: M126303-0005 Department: Men Style: Luxury / Classic Country...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Gold Steel Black Diamond Dial Automatic Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
Diamond, 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.