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 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 Oyster Precision Veriflat Vintage Champagne Dial 6512
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Veriflat Precision vintage gentleman’s wristwatch, reference 6512.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Black Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Date 15238 34mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Box Paper 2002
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15238 Serial: P28**** Year: 2002 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted ...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
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 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Yellow Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm 326933 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and papers. 🟡 Basic Information Brand: Rolex Model: Sky-Dweller Reference Number: 326933 Department: Men Style: Luxury Ye...
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Black Diamond Dial Oyster Band 178243
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We are a premiere distributor of pre-owned and new watches, where we guarantee complete authenticity and corresponding aesthetic to all of our timepieces. We guarantee the watch you ...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41mm 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Oyster Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and LV Strap 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Yellow Custom Dial from 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1988 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 Two-Tone Automatic Champagne Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs: Reference: 67193 Model: Oyster Perpetual Year: 1988 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm Bezel: Fluted 18k yellow gold Bracelet: Two-tone Jubilee bracelet Dial: Champagne ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Wimbledon Dial Fluted Bezel Gold Steel Oyster Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a slate dial and an Oyster bracelet.
Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1979 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 1503 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1979 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Dial: Champagne Stick Metal: 14K Yellow Gold SKU:...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Watch 67193
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 with a grey 3-6-9 dial is a direct descendant of the first waterproof wristwatch that debuted in 1926.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1985 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K YG Blue Dial 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An Uncommon Mid-Sized Flagship The reference 15038 represents a highly specific niche within the catalog, delivering the full precious metal construction typically reserved for the ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,336Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless icon, Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust Linen dial automatic, c.1973, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Iconic Rolex linen dial, applied ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An icon, Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust automatic Linen dial, c.1973, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Iconic Rolex linen dial, applied baton in...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Linen Dial Datejust automatic with18k gold bezel, c.1973, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchma...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013 36mm 18k SS 1980s Linen Dial Mens Automatic RA395C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic with Rolex's iconic linen dial, c.1983, in excellent working condition. Verified...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA393C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic with linen dial, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,712Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller 18k Gold Oyster Flex Champagne Index Dial Mens Watch 326238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Display Model. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller Model Number: 326238 Department: Men Style: Luxury...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Dark Blue Diamond Dial Auto 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 15037 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1986 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet Length...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 10s Automatic Silver Dial 14K Yellow Gol
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex reference 1005 champagne dial Oyster Perpetual in 14K yellow gold from the 1970s.
Gold
Unavailable|$20,200 / item
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Stainless Steel, Yellow Dial, Ref# 277200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual 277200-0005, 31 mm. The watch has Yellow Dial.
Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual “Underline” Dial self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very pleasing example Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 serial # 1.01 million circa 1964. Featuring a 34m diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal and original silver...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$14,100
Rolex Gold yellow gold Oyster white dial Perpetual Datejust wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Spartanburg, SC
Men's 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust with white dial, fluted bezel on a leather strap with 18K yellow gold deployment buckle.
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Solid Yellow Gold Watch with Sapphire Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX LADY’S OYSTER PERPETUAL WATCH SOLID YG W/ SAPPHIRE BLUE DIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: One Lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch In Solid Yellow Gold.
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$24,250
Rolex yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Silver Diamond Dial wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Spartanburg, SC
18K yellow gold men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date with silver diamond dial, fluted bezel on a 18K yellow gold President bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,480
Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Rolex Model Oyster Perpetual 67197 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss automatic Case Material 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material 14K Yellow Gold Clasp ...
Rolex GMT Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial Oyster Bracelet Men's Watch 116718GSO
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT Master II Men's Watch Model Number: 116718GSO 100% Authentic Preowned in Excellent Condition Comes with original Rolex Box & Papers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case & Bracele...
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,950
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Blue Wave Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Watch Factory Blue Wave/Brick Dial with Applied Hour Markers Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel Stainless Steel Case 34mm in size Features Rol...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$11,000
Rolex Oyster Prepetual Datejust Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Prepetual Datejust. 6917 Metal: 18K yellow gold Diameter: 26mm Movement: Automatic Custom diamond diamond and diamond bezel 1.20 carat diamonds total. SI...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Champagne Roman Numeral Dial Model 6917, 26 mm
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model Name: Oyster Perpetual DateJust Model Number: 6917 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Caliber: 2035 Display: Analog Case Size: 26 mm Dial: Champagne Dial with Roman ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer BubbleBack 14K Yellow Gold Dial Ref. #3131
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer BubbleBack 14K Yellow Gold Dial Ref. #3131 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies 6509 • 14K Yellow Gold • Honeycomb Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
This watch is more of a collectors watch, nothing has been touched on the dial which collectors desire. Beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Wristwatch, Reference 6509, crafted ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Mid-Size 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 67488
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold 31mm OysterPerpetualMid-SizeWristwatch, champagne dial with applied hour markers and roman numerals, a fixed 18k yellow gold smooth bezel, an 18k yellow gold rivet...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6582 14 Karat Yellow Gold Zephyr Dial
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6582 Serial: 135*** Year: Circa 1939 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrlyic ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Champagne Dial 14K Yellow Gold Steel Watch 6916
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 2- year Chronostore warranty Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 6916 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rol...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Dial ladies Watch 67198
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in fair condition. Heavy Slack on the bracelet. No original box and papers are included. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 6719...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual with Factory Diamond Dial Wristwatch Ref 6084
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. 18k yellow gold case, 34mm diameter. This is a genuine Rolex factory diamond dial which is very rare for this time period. Original 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 16618 Oyster 18k Yellow Gold Blue Sunburst Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Submariner has been polished and is in great cosmetic and mechanic condition, Blue Dial with Luminescent Hour Markers, Sweep Second Hand, Date Indicator, Quickset Movement...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Yacht Master II Oyster White Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rolex Yacht Master II 18K Gold Oyster Automatic Men's White Dial Watch 116688WAO.
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Bronze Diamonds Dial Oyster Ref 118208
By Rolex
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition, it has professional polish and it’s working well. It comes with the original Rolex box, along with a 12 months AGS Jewelry warranty card. For m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Linen Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Oyster Perpetual METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
14k Gold, Platinum
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.