$9,058
H 1.78 in W 0.6 in
Retro 18K Gold, Ruby, Diamond Swiss Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Total number of rubies: 12 Total rubies’ weight: 0.40ct The Swiss 17-jewel Movement is manual (hand-winding) & is in excellent working order The desirable Champagne Dial is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Serpent Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
Yellow Gold
Gubelin 14K White Gold Diamond Bezel Deco Dial Snake Bracelet
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is a remarkable piece from 1940, showcasing a classic rectangular design that makes it stand out. It is powered by a manual movement, hinting at its traditional craftsmansh...
14k Gold
Green & Black Enamel Snake Watch Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Green and black enamel snake watch wrap bracelet, 4 rows Round-cut diamonds of 1.10 carats, Marquise-shaped rubies of 0.56 carat, 18 karat white gold, silver with a tone of yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Light Blue and White Enamel Sapphire Snake Wrap Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Light blue and white enamel sapphire snake wrap watch bracelet, 3 rows Marquise-shaped sapphires of 0.55 carats, 18 karat white gold, and silver with a tone of rose gold; marked 750...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Snake-Form Bracelet Watch circa 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Paris, IDF
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold snake-form Tubogas bracelet watch
Unavailable
White Enamel Snake Cuff Bracelet or Watch
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 Karate Yellow Gold and White Enamel Snake Cuff Bracelet/watch featuring 2 bezel set round diamond eyes
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Enamel Snake Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold and enamel snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
18k Gold
Gold and Black Enamel Snake Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, black enamel and diamond snake watch bracelet.
Rare Italian 1970s White Enamel Gold Snake Watch Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A lady's wristwatch crafted in 18K yellow gold and beautifully detailed with white enamel. With it's serpentine coil, and rounded edges, it can comfortably wrap around wrists from 6 ...
18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Tubogas Serpent Snake Tri-Color Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k tri-color gold (yellow, white, rose) Tubogas serpent bracelet watch. This watch comes with Bulgari certificate of authenticity and a box. Details: Model: SQ 22 1T...
Gold
Bulgari "Bvlgari" Tricolor Gold and Steel Tubogas Serpenti Snake Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
BULGARI BVLGARI Tubogas watch in stainless steel and 18kt rose and yellow gold with double spiral bracelet and black lacquered dial. This iconic design features a Swiss-made quartz ...
Gold, Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Lady's Yellow Gold Triple-Wrap Snake Bracelet Watch Made for Bulgari
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold snake bracelet watch with Jaeger-LeCoultre movement, circa 1976.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Serpent Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Gold Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Diamond on Yellow Gold 18k Wristwatch. Snake skin bracelet. Circa 1935.
Diamond, Gold
Bulgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k rose gold case with a wrap-around 18k rose gold bracelet. With 39 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .51st 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Wat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Snake Quartz Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch. Details: Model: BB192T Movement Type: Quartz Case Size: 3/4" Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Wrist Size: 7 inches, ...
18k Gold
Bulgari Multicolor Gold Tubogas Serpenti Snake Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k multi color gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch. Details: Model: BB232T Movement Type: Quartz Case Size: case diameter: 23mm Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Wr...
18k Gold
Bulgari Ladies Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpent Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch. Details: Model: BB191T Movement Type: Quartz Case Size: 3/4" Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Wrist Size: Length: 6....
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ladies Tri-Color Gold Tubogas Serpent Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k tri-color gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch. Details: Model: BB191T Movement Type: Quartz Case Size: 3/4" Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Wrist Size: Length:...
Gold
Bulgari Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpent Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold Diamond Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1 in D 0.6 in L 6.5 in
Retro Platinum Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Art Deco Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated 14k gold and platinum snake bracelet/wristwatch includes one karat of diamonds and 33 rubies, weighing a total 2.2 karats.
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
French Retro Yellow Gold Sapphire Snake Watch Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous French Retro 18k (tested) yellow gold wrist watch bracelet featuring caliber cut sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Silver Enamel Snake Watch Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
Fine Italian made snake watch bracelet, most likely by Illario whom creates snake jewelry for the likes of Bulgari.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Enamel
Bulgari Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
Yellow Gold
Cartier, France Retro Gold Box Snake Chain Bracelet Watch, Backwinder Movement
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold backwinder watch bracelet of box snake link design featuring a rectangular face with Arabic numerals, completed by a foldover clasp, in 18k.
Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.71 in W 0.56 in
Vintage Omega Manual Wind Bracelet Watch, Snake Scale Pattern, All 14K Gold Lv
By Omega
Located in Austin, TX
The watch is in excellent pre-owned condition with a gorgeously detailed florentine finish all over the gold watch frame and bracelet and fold-over clasp!
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Serpent Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ladies Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpent Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch. Details: Model: BB191T Movement Type: Quartz Case Size: 3/4" Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Wrist Size: Length: 6...
18k Gold
Bulgari Ladies Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpent Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch. Details: Model: BB191T Movement Type: Quartz Case Size: 3/4" Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Wrist Size: Length: 6....
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ladies Tri-Color Gold Tubogas Serpent Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k tri-color gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch. This watch comes with authenticity paper.
Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Diamond Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpent Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold Diamond Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex precision wristwatch, snake link bracelet strap
By Rolex
Located in NEWARK, GB
It has gold tone hands and black dial markers. It comes on a gorgeous 9ct yellow gold snake link bracelet strap with a gold clasp.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ombré Light & Dark Pink Enamel Wrap Watch Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ombré light and dark pink enamel wrap watch snake bracelet, 5 rows Round-cut diamonds of 1.10 carats, Marquise-shaped rubies of 0.56 carat, 18 karat white gold, silver with a tone o...
18k Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Bulgari Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake-Form Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Bulgari watch from the Tubogas collection. The flexible tow-tone 18k gold Tubogas snake-form bracelet has a quartz movement with black dial.
Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake-Form Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Bulgari watch from the Tubogas collection. The flexible tow-tone 18k gold Tubogas snake-form bracelet has a quartz movement with black dial.
18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlargi Lady's Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake-Form Bracelet Watch circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bulgari Lady's Tubogas wrap style bracelet with quartz watch.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.56 in L 0.79 in
Bulgari Ladies Yellow Gold Juvenia Tubogas Snake Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a rare find, a yellow gold Juvenia Tubogas Snake bracelet / watch retailed by Bulgari in the 1970's The teardrop measures 14mm wide x 20mm and the bracelet 9.87mm wide.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Snake-Form Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in FR
Lady's 18k yellow gold Bulgari snake-form bracelet watch, circa 1960.
14k Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
18k yellow gold snake watch. Collection piece in NEW condition . Very hard to find new as not in production anymore !!! Comes with box and worldwide Bulgari guarantee of two years.
Bulgari A Lady's Tricolored Gold Tubogas Snake Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari A Lady's Tricolored Gold Tubogas Snake Bracelet Watch, the rectangular white dial with gold chapters and black baton hands, to the snake tubogas tri-colored 18k gold bracelet...
18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold and Diamond Snake Chain Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
This striking, forties-style 18K Van Cleef & Arpels wristwatch with quartz movement is set with even rows of diamonds on both the rectangular face and buckle. Three gold snake chains...
18k Gold
Superb Large 40's Snake Scale Watch Bracelet / Cuff
By Universal Genève
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Superb large bold 18K gold, with rich yellowish pick hue dense gold, and Universal geneve watch. Fantastic line, feel wonderful on, large and beefy. Great alternative to clamper, ban...
18k Gold
Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake Bracelet Wristwatch 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in Verona, IT
Bulgari 18kt yellow gold tubogas snake bracelet watch, manual-wind Audemars Piguet movement, silvered dial with yellow gold baton indexes and hands.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serties Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
The minimalist, guilloche, white mother of pearl dial features only yellow gold hands & the Van Cleef & Arpels logo. The case opens to hold the 18 karat yellow gold, double snake bra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sapphire Pearls Diamonds Yellow Gold Dome Ring, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Pearls of different shapes and Fine Diamonds are put together on top of a 14K Yellow Gold ring. With a fine deep blue Sapphire in the middle. Very bold and unmistakably 70-es de...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Diamond Ruby Gold Ladies Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Tiffany & CO 14k gold watch, with fabric band and non gold buckle. Case measures 13mm excl crown x 41mm. Band is 6.5" long. Case decorated with diamonds and rubies. Gruen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$5,331
H 0.27 in W 0.71 in L 1.69 in
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.52 carat aquamarine and 2.92 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set double clip brooch; part of our antique 1920s jewelry colle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
Cartier 18K White Gold Santos 100 Unisex White Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this beautiful Cartier Santos watch the moment you see it. It has everything going for it: diamond bezel, perfect 33mm width of the case, purple leather b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Link Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square shaped case that is hidden under a unique diamond encrusted case cover. The beautiful b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely platinum diamond cover watch bracelet from the 1950s. The watch bracelet is set with sparkling baguette, pear, marquise and round cut diamonds that weigh approximate...
Diamond, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,900
H 0.87 in W 0.79 in
Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
By Chopard
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCou...
Diamond, White Gold
Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace. First introduc...
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
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 all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.