18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
Vintage 1989 Rolex Lady Datejust 69178 18K YG Walnut Burl Wood Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Burl wood dial is warm, sophisticated, and completely unique to this watch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4055 18K YG Walnut Burl Wood Dial Diamond Manual 27mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Finding a vintage wood dial without damage is rare, and this one is preserved beautifully.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 1980 Rolex Day Date Walnut Wood Dial. Pre-owned in very good condition.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Gold Ladies Datejust with Factory Birch Wood Dial and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The distinct look of the factory wood dial truly sets this watch apart. The Rolex wood dials were made in birch, mahogany and walnut.
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 18038 Wood Dial President Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Wood dial with gold hands and index hour markers.
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Wood Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Wood dial with luminous hands and gold-tone index hour markers.
Rolex Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Fully serviced. Original Rolex Wood Dial. 18k yellow gold 67.2 grams Length: 6 3/8 inches 18k yellow gold Length: 32.84mm Width: 26mm Band width at case: 13mm Case thicknes...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Wood Dial White Gold 18239
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Day-Date by Rolex. Produced in white gold and featuring a wood dial, this combination is extremely rare to find in the market.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Birch Wood Dial & “Bark” Bezel C. 1978
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This would have been among the first Datejusts offered by Rolex with a sapphire crystal. The dial is made of birch wood and is a softer-than-normal color than its more abundant count...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Wood Dial Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Be exemplary and professional with this handsome Vintage Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Wood Dial Leather Watch.
18k Gold
RARE Rolex Day-Date with Original Wood Dial on President Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Difficult to find pre-owned 36mm Rolex Day-date crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with original birch wood dial.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Wood Dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18248 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, rare wood dial with applied hour markers, day aperture at 12 0'clock, date aperture at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow go...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial Ref 16014
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Perhaps the coolest stainless steel Datejust ever with a super rare, collectable, and boast-worthy original burl wood dial with silver printing. Mint condition and with a plastic cry...
Stainless Steel
18K White Gold, Unique Wood Dial Rare Oversized Cellini by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K White Gold Oversized 'Cellini' - Wood Dial, Oversized Case, over 3cm tall by 3cm wide, circa 1990 w/ 70's look.
18k Gold
Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 69178 18K YG Birch Burl Wood Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Statement Of Individuality This is a watch for someone who appreciates the form and prestige of a classic gold Rolex but desires a dial with real personality. The wood is subtle f...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Rare Burl Wood Dial 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 4127
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare genuine Rolex burl wood dial. 18K Yellow gold bracelet; This will fit a 7 inch wrist .
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1985 Rolex Datejust President with Original Wood Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1985 Rolex Datejust 26mm President with Original Wood Dial with Original Box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This would have been among the first Datejusts offered by Rolex with a sapphire crystal. The dial is made of birch wood and is a softer-than-normal color than its more abundant count...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This would have been among the first Datejusts offered by Rolex with a sapphire crystal. The dial is made of birch wood and is a softer-than-normal color than its more abundant count...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 18239 18K White Gold Wood Dial Men's Watch Mint
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Wood dial with gold luminous hands and index hour markers.
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Original Birch Wood Dial circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 18038, "Single Quick" with an original birch wood dial, complimented by gold printing.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bark Finish Wood Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18078
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, rare wood dial with applied hour markers, day aperture at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold ba...
18k Gold
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H 1.03 in W 0.42 in Dm 1.03 in
Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust President 26 18K Yellow Gold Wood Dial Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 6917 Model Number: 6917 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Women Display: Analog Vintage: Yes...
Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Wood Dial Day Date Wristwatch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A “bark” Day-Date with a “wood” dial? Ha! However this watch is no laughing matter, as bark Presidents have become rather collectable and fashionable, as the textured gold that is th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18038 Wood Dial Walnut Dial 18K Yellow Gold 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Year: 1981 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Factory ...
ROLEX Gold Day-Date Ref. 18038 c1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking model with genuine wood Rolex dial. Stk# 40431
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Burl-Wood Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Rolex Cellini Solid 18K Yellow Gold Watch Factory Burl-Wood Dial Integrated Solid 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Manual Wind Movement Roman Numeral Indices on Bezel C...
18k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wood Dial Datejust Watch, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Factory Burl Wood Dial with Applied Gold Toned Hour Stick Markers Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 36mm in size Rolex Calibre Base 3035...
Yellow Gold
Rolex 18kt Gold & Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust wristwatch with burl wood dial. Ref:16233.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date Oysterquartz Watch with Wood Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oysterquartz Day Date Presidential wristwatch, Ref 19018, circa 1980. 36mm diameter uniquely designed geometric shaped case with fluted bezel and scarce origina...
Rolex Datejust 69178 18 Karat Wood Dial Automatic Watch, 'Certified Authentic'
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This Rolex watch has a 26 x 26 mm case with a Round caseback and Wood Stick dial.
Rolex Yellow Gold Wood Dial OysterQuartz Day-Date Quartz Presidential Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Solid 18K Yellow Gold Oyster-Quartz Day-Date Presidential Watch Features a Quartz Movement Rare and Unusual Wood Dial Integrated Solid 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Bracelet ...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold and Stainless Wood Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Factory Wood Dial with Applied Gold Toned Hour Stick Markers Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 36mm in size Rolex Calibr...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold and Stainless Wood Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Factory Wood Dial with Applied Gold Toned Hour Stick Markers Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 36mm in size Rolex Calibr...
Yellow Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President, Ref. 18038, 36mm diameter case with sapphire crystal and smooth bezel, and factory wood burl dial.
18k Gold
Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917 18k Mahogany Wood Dial Watch - 26mm
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Immerse yourself in luxury with the exquisite Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917. Crafted from lustrous 18k yellow gold, this 26mm timepiece boasts a rare mahogany wood brown dial th...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Finish Wood Dial Wristwatch Ref 18078
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex President 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch, reference 18078. This watch features a factory burlwood dial, locking waterproof crown, sapphire crystal, 18 karat yellow gold bark ...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Wood Dial ref 16018 circa 1985
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Datejust, ref #16018, serial #9.8 million circa 1985. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel, sapphire crystal and quick set calibre 3135 movement, with genuine b...
18k Gold
Rolex Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Customized Finish, Wood and Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very showy, and brilliantly executed, sculpted finish 18k yellow gold case with hidden clasp Rolex President bracelet and lugs, original wood dial, later-enhanced with after-market d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex lady's 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, serial number 2.3 million, circa 1969. 27mm case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and Rolex factory wood dial.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Factory burl wood dial with applied gold indexes and hands. Powered by self winding movement with sweep hand and quick set date.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Bark Day Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring 36mm full size man’s model with 18K YG bark bezel and sapphire crystal. Signed Rolex Oyster screw down crown and case back. Featuring an incredibly interesting Rolex factor...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial Ref 1803 circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President with burl wood dial, circa 1979. 36mm diameter full size man's model with smooth bezel, sapphire crystal and quickset date.
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 18038, 36mm diameter case with sapphire crystal and smooth bezel, and factory wood burl dial.
18k Gold
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W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 with Burl Wood Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Scarce original factory dark burl wood dial with fine gold applied indexes and gold baton hands.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1199 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 09BM-005...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
Revillon Sable Fur Coat for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
$5,733
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
$1,495
Size: Small / Small Medium
Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Located in San Diego, CA
Channel you inner Jackie O in this wonderfully chic demi couture light candy pink raw silk shantung sleeveless dress and pillbox jacket set! Nearly completely sewn by hand, with so m...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
$13,000Sale Price|40% Off
Rare Limited Edition Fendi F3 Secret Code Bag Brown Alligator Mink Fur Satchel
By Fendi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Limited Edition Fendi Brown Alligator and Mink Fur F3 Secret Code Bag in excellent condition. Brown alligator leather exterior trimmed with brown mink fur and brushed gold hardw...
Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Vert Anglaise Alligator Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 in Vert Anglaise Alligator Mississippiensis with gold hardware. This exquisite exotic Kelly showcases beautifully matched scales and a deep jewel-toned green tha...
S/S2001 Fendi asymmetrical pony hair Baguette bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A rare and visually striking piece from Fendi Spring/Summer 2001, this iconic Baguette bag captures the experimental spirit of the early 2000s with unmistakable sophistication. Craft...
$12,920
H 6 in W 2.55 in L 10 in
Chanel Classic Flap Limited Edition 2005 Black & White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Black fur Chanel multi color tweed flap with CC logo clasp Fall/Winter 2005 Silver hardware Interior flap black lambskin lining Soft black graffiti interior lining Classic center z...
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Vintage Black Denim Iconic Corset Style Jacket Size 48
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Junior vintage black denim iconic corset style jacket. This jacket features : - Distressed black denim. - Classic collar. - Front button down fastening. - Front l...
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms. Fall Winter 1994
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.