Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116718LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex GMT Master II Yellow Gold Men's Watch 116718LN.
Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Dial 16618 Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16618 Year: 1990 Serial number: E8xxxxx Reference: OT1673 Over its lifespan, numerous types of dials and bezels colours were introduced, including black ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Rolex Day Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine "pinball" Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch features an 18k yellow gold bezel that frames a striking aventurine dial, distinguished by unique "pinball" hour markers that add a playful touch.
18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Number: 18038 Style: Luxury Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Year Manufactured: 1980–1989 Country/Region of Manufacture...
Yellow Gold
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 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 Lady-Datejust 26mm White Roman Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust White Roman Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69173.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Jubilee Men's Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Men's Two-Tone Watch 16233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Automatic Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 18038 Co...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 124300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Model Number: 1243...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 179173 Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Factory Black Sundust Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Lady-Datejust 179173 26mm Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Factory Black Sundust Dial Custom Set Diamond Bezel EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIGHT BAND.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual 116000 Department: Men Style: L...
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Yellow Gold Wimbledon Dial Automatic Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 126233 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal, Luxury ...
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
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18238 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Yellow Gold
NEW Rolex Datejust 41mm 18k Yellow Gold Steel Slate Wimbledon Dial Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model Number: 126333 Model: Rolex Datejust Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manufactured: 2010-Now Vinta...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Ivory Pyramid Dial Men Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. Brand Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 116233 Model Number: 116233 Country/Re...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner 40mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Submariner Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 16803.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 69173 Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Style: Luxury Vintage: No Design & Features: Case Material: Stainles...
Yellow Gold, Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel White MOP Diamond Dial Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126333 Model Number: 126333 Movem...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Unworn Rolex Submariner Date 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Men Watch 126613LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Submariner 126613LN Model Number: 126613LN Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display: Analog Vint...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Two-Tone Yellow Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Luxury Ladies Dress-Sport Watch Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 31 Reference: 278243 Serial: 72U***** Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Oystersteel (two-tone...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men's Oyster Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a bright black dial and an Oyster bracelet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
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 GMT Master II Black Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16713 - 2008
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned, in excellent condition, Rolex GMT-Master II ref 16713 from 2008 is becoming more popular as newer GMT models gain attention. The attraction to it grows because it's g...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Black Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Steel Fluted Bezel Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology, designed to be both robust and comfortable. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Model ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller Steel 18K Yellow Gold BlacK Dial Automatic Mens Watch 326933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Comes with the original box and papers. General: Brand: Rolex Model: Sky-Dweller 326933 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men's Style: Luxury, Sport Country of Manufacture: S...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 126508 Yellow Gold Paul Newman Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Customized Rolex Presidential Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038 Diamonds are set after-market (Not Rolex), Bezel 18K Gold Plated. Not serviceable by Rolex
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm 126233 Steel 18k Yellow Gold Wimbledon Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers. 5 year Rolex warranty.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36 118348 Green Jade Carousel Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New old stock Rolex Day-Date 36, reference 118348, crafted in 18K yellow gold and featuring a rare factory green jade carousel diamond dial and factory diamond-set bezel.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust II 116333 18K Yellow Gold Steel Roman Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 116333 Basic Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Reference Number: 116333 Year Range: 2010–2019 Department: Men Style: Luxury Dress / Sport Coun...
Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 31mm Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Dial Two-Tone Watch 178273
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Datejust is the epitome of the classic watch, distinguished by its timeless style and exceptional elegance. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch. Stainless stee...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Day Date 18078 Red Degrade Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Men's Watch. This timepiece features a 36mm case made of 18K yellow gold, complemented by an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold
Rolex Lady-Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Silver Roman Dial Ladies Watch 279178 B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers. Recently fully serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. Rolex Lady-Datejust 279178 Brand: Rol...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Light Blue Roman Diamond Dial Iced Out Yellow Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Light Blue Roman Diamond Dial Iced Out Yellow Gold Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 40 18K Yellow Gold Green Lacquer Dial Men Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with Box and papers. 🕰️ Product Overview Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 40 Model Number: 228238 Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Country/Region of Manufa...
Yellow Gold
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 Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Excellent condition. No original box and papers.
Steel
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 Day-Date President 36 18k Yellow Gold Green Dial Luxury Watch 118138
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 3-year in-house warranty.
Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Black Dial Men Watch 126718
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
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 Submariner 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Watch 126613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 126613LB Model: Rolex Submariner 126613LB Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Ye...
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 Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36m Fluted Bezel Silver Dial Unisex
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by a 2-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 116613BKDO Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Rolex Submariner 116613 Style L...
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 Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 2-year chronostore warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 16803 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Luxury, Sport Model R...
Steel
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
Rolex Datejust 31mm Champagne Dial Stainless Steel/Yellow Gold Watch Circa 1993
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The watc...
Rolex DayDate Blue Vignette Roman Diamond Dial Custom Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm DayDate Blue Vignette Roman Diamond Dial Custom Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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 41 126303 Black Diamond Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Reference Number: M126303-0005 Department: Men Style: Luxury / Classic Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year M...
Steel
Rolex Hunter's Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920's Flawless Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company for Dunkling's STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunter's Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamet...
Gold-filled
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.