Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Yellow Gold Pocket watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Vacheron & Constantin Pocket Watch, 43 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece case, Caliber VXN 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. Older restored Silver Satin Dial wit...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Ref. 4591 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
Vacheron & Constantin Ladies 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Vacheron & Constantin, one of world's premier watch companies produced this elegant sophisticated watch in the late 1940's.
Vacheron Constantin Re 4217 Mens 18k Rose Gold Vintage Manual Wind 1940s RA749
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k rose gold Vacheron & Constantin hand-wind dress watch for men, c.1940s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Man's Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, NY
Rectangular shape measuring 27mm x22mm. The movement is mechanical and is numbered 441649. The case is numbered 298617. The watch is 18K and has a separate sweep second dial.
18k Gold
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Mid Century Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, NY
A 1940’s classic, this Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch of chic 18K yellow gold has a 35mm face with sleek gold baton hands and Roman numerals, a sweep second hand dial and teardrop ...
18k Gold
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Rose Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
This Vacheron & Constantin brooch watch in 18k rose gold is in the form of a flower in which are set 38 round brilliant-cut diamonds. They are E color, IF clarity with approximately ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.42 in Dm 1.17 in L 1.42 in
Vacheron Constatin 5387A, Stainless Steel Tear drop Lugs-Unisex Circa 1940's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Vacheron Constatin 5387A, Stainless Steel Tear drop Lugs watch. The watch measures 29.5mm in diameter, by 36mm long lug to lug. The watch is triple signed, dial, case...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 1.42 in W 1.19 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.42 in
Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold Tear drop Lugs-Unisex Circa 1940's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold case with tear drop Lugs watch. The watch measures 30 mm in diameter, by 36mm long lug to lug. The watch is triple signed, ...
14k Gold
1940's Vacheron & Constantin 18K "Bowtie" Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Scarce Vacheron & Constantin " Bowtie " Wrist Watch, 18K yellow gold, Original Textured Dial with raised markers, 17 Jewel Manual wind Nickel lever Movement. Signed and Numbered Vach...
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 1940s Vacheron Constantin dress watch is an early testament to the Maison’s dedication to detail and elegance. Housed in a strong 18k yellow gold case. It carries both...
18k Gold
Gentlemans Gold Wristwatch, Vacheron & Constantin
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
This Vacheron & Constantin 18K gold mechanical watch is centering a rectangular silver-tone dial with applied gold-tone Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, minute indicator cha...
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Oversized Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch in an oversized 37mm case, circa 1940s. Large caliber P453/30 movement, 17 jewels, manual-wind. Gilt dial with raised gold numbers an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Black alligator strap with 18K Vacheron Constantin buckle. Pre-owned with Vacheron Constantin box and papers .
Vacheron & Constantin Ladies 1940s Rose Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Vacheron & Constantin Ladies Wrist Watch, 17 M.M. 18K Rose Gold 2 Piece Case with Scrolled Cover Lugs. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual Wind Movement, Older quality Restored S...
Rose Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Rose Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1940s Vacheron & Constantin Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18K Rose Gold 2 Piece case with Water Proof back and Tear Drop lugs. 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Original, ...
Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow gold ( 33 mm ) . Silver dial with guilloche middle . Brown strap band with buckle . Pre-owned ...
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage large Yellow Gold mechanical Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Vacheron & Constantin Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case with exaggerated scrolled lugs. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Gold sati...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Dial Art Deco Manual Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 38 mm X 28 mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...
Vacheron & Constantin. A Silver Deck Watch Retailed by Asprey C1940
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin Genève. A Heavy Silver keyless Lever Open Face Deck Watch retailed by Asprey and with its Original Asprey Box, C1940s. Dial: The Matt Silver dial signed Vache...
Silver
1940s Vacheron Constantin Gold Ladies' Wristwatch, Retailed by Cartier, Paris
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
A Retro rose gold bracelet watch comprised of sugarloaf-shaped paillettes, in 18k. Vacheron Constantin, Geneva. #46. Retailed by Cartier, Paris
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Large Gold mechanical Wristwatch with Flared Lugs, 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1940s Vacheron & Constantin Wrist Watch, 33 MM 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Case with Eccentric Flared Lugs. 17 Jewel caliber 1002 Mechanical, Manual wind Movement. Engine Turn...
18k Gold
Vintage Vacheron & Constantin 18k Mechanical Wrist Watch with Scroll Lugs
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1949 Vacheron & Constantin Wrist Watch, 24 X 25 M.M. 2 Piece 18K Yellow Gold case with fancy Scroll Lugs. 17 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind movement. original silver satin dial...
18k Gold
Art Deco Style Vacheron & Constantin Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Art Déco Style Vacheron & Constantin pocket watch in 18 karat rose gold. Manual winding lever movement, 17 jewels. Attractiv copper and argenté colored dial with applied Roma...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.68 in W 1.42 in
1943 Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Mens Oversized Tear Drop Watch - Stainless St
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Gold Silver Dial Fancy Lugs Vintage Gents Manual Wind Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Lugs Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied yellow gold roman numerals and index batons, manual wind movement, plastic glass, an original bla...
18k Gold
Sold
W 0.79 in L 1.38 in
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs circa 1945
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 14k yellow gold case, 20mm x 35mm, with hooded lugs. Silvered dial with gold Arabic numerals. Pre-owned.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
The following is a custom-made Vacheron and Constantin pocket watch pendant adorned with blue enamel and a 0.50ct G-H VS old European cut diamond. Item Details: - Brand: Vacheron Co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Wind Watch, circa 1940
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.
14k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold manual Wristwatch, 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Milano, IT
Movement: Manual winding Case material: 18K Yellow gold Bracelet material: Leather Year: 1940 circa Gender: Men's watch/Unisex Case diameter: 32 x 40 mm / 1,25984x1,5748 inches The ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1940s, cal. 458/1B manual-wind 17-jewel movement, silvered dial, gold hands and markers. Tear-drop lugs. 18k yellow gold 3...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This timeless Vacheron Constantin timepiece is made in 18k yellow gold with a very well preserved 34mm dial.
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin rose Gold center seconds wristwatch Ref. 4217
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
Signed Vacheron Constantin, Genève, Ref. 4217, Movement No. 495'762, Case No. 298'850, Manufactured in 1946 Mechanical lever movement, 17 jewels, salmon dial, applied baton numera...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Vacheron & Constantin 18K Rose Gold Wrist Watch, 35 MM 3 piece case with an unusual wide Bezel and Hidden lugs. 18 Jewel Manual wind mechanical Movement. Original Min...
Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Sapphire and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant and refined blue sapphire and 18k yellow gold ribbed cigar box by Vacheron Constantin. It features three large ribs, which can house three medium sized cigars. The opening is...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Pink Gold Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch circa 1940
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron and Constantin 18K Pink gold square case dress model circa 1940’s.
18k Gold
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Gold Dress Model w/Horned Lugs circa 1940
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18K YG 30.5x 40mm case with heavy horn shaped lugs circa 1950'swith original champagne dial with applied gold indexes and gold baton hands. 17 jewel manual win...
18k Gold
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Retro Pink Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, NY
This 1940's Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch of 18K rose gold has mechanical works, a sweep second hand, Arabic numerals and a guilloche dial.
18k Gold
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Mid-Century 18K Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, NY
This elegant Swiss-made Vacheron & Constantin manual wristwatch dates to the 1940’s.
18k Gold
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Yellow Gold 40's Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, NY
This 18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin watch has a streamlined silhouette with extended and rounded corners, and features fancy lugs, gold markers, a sweep second window and the ...
18k Gold
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Pink Gold Oversized Dress Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18k pink gold wristwatch, circa 1940s, oversized 36 X 44mm case dress model with large extended claw lugs. Beautifully restored antique salmon dial with applied...
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18k rose gold wristwatch, circa 1940s. 34 mm X 45 mm large case with wide sloped bezel and extended tear drop lugs. Beautiful matte silvered dial with appli...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Forties Rose and Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, NY
This Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch boasts a streamlined 1940's silhouette.
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin 18K PG Large Dress Model c. 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18K PG large dress model 35 x 43mm snap back case with wide bezel circa 1940's with original antique wite dial with pink gold applied indexes and pink ...
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Pink Gold Men's Large Round ref 4624
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18K PG ref 4624 beautiful large 37.5 X 45mm dress model circa 1940's.
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with unusual hooded, lobed lugs, circa 1940s. 23 X 37mm case. Beautifully restored silvered satin dial with applied gold ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin And LeCoultre White Gold Diamonds Mystery Galaxy Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Vacheron Constantin & LeCoultre Style Number 727-722-103D Series Mystery Galaxy Gender Men's Case Material 14k White Gold Dial Color Silver Movement Mechanical Wind ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 1.03 in L 1.5 in
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Square Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron and Constantin 18k rose gold square dress model wristwatch with unusual fluted, lobed lugs, circa 1940s, 26 x 38, with beautiful salmon dial with applied rose Arabic and dot...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin
Located in Southampton, NY
Vacheron & Constantin 18k gold wrist watch measuring 36mm with a sweep second dial and fabulous lugs. The movement is mechanical. The case number is 288796 and the movement number is...
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch, case number 318168 and movement number 484047. This beautiful pink gold Vacheron & Constantin watch features a silver colored dial with 8 round diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantine Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vacheron & Constantine 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch. The watch has a 17-jewel movement with a refinished black Roman numeral dial with Arabic numerals and baton indexes, me...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917 is a luxurious timepiece designed for women. This Swiss-made watch features a round black dial with go...
18k Gold
Blancpain Villeret Complete Calendar Moon Phase Watch in 18k Gold
By Blancpain
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterclass in understated elegance, this Blancpain Villeret Complete Calendar is the definitive expression of the brand’s classical heritage. Housed in a sophisticated 34mm case c...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Omega 1970s Presentation Pocket Watch for United States Steel
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Omega Presentation Poket Watch for United States Steel, 44 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Dial with Raised stick ma...
Steel
Vintage Hermes Travel Watch C.1960s
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare time piece by Hermes, a vintage travel watch. The watch set ina red leather case equipped with a slide opening mechanism. The face is square shape, with a white dial and gol...
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,985
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold (22 mm x 33 mm) with red cabochin rubies on bezel. White dial with Arabic numerals. Wrist size 6.75 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Blue and White Guilloche Enamel. Mechanical, Manual wind EWC, European Watch & Clock M...
18k Gold
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ebel Diamond Yellow Gold Swiss Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold diamond Ebel women's Swiss watch. The watch features black dial with gold bars time markers and diamond accent. The case, band and the dial are sig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Luva 14 Karat Gold Watch Ladies Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gold "Luva" Ladies wide cuff watch. Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 15mm x 19mm 26mm wide band 87 grams marke...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 54mm...
Iconic Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin was among the first brands to embrace the Geneva Seal and is the oldest watch producer in the world that is still in operation. Vintage Vacheron Constantin watches continue to charm and captivate collectors near and far, and the manufacturer’s Maltese cross logo, adopted in 1877, is instantly recognizable as an emblem of luxurious design and enduring quality.
Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Jean-Marc took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and flourished as an innovator in its field.
Vacheron Constantin functioned as a family business for several decades after Jean-Marc’s death. His grandson, Jacques-Barthélemy, took over the business in 1810 and promptly realized that he would need support in order to expand the company’s reach as well as oversee production. He searched for a partner who was versed in international business and who had a fondness for watches — and he found it in successful businessman François Constantin, who became his associate in 1819.
Constantin was born to a merchant in Geneva. From a young age, he traveled extensively and honed his business skills, fast becoming a venerable merchant himself. Shortly after joining Vacheron, Constantin coined the company's motto, "Do better if possible, and that is always possible." These words continue to guide the brand to this day.
Since becoming known as Vacheron & Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocative shaped designs, and its alluring timepieces are highly sought after by antique and vintage watch enthusiasts.
Widely loved models designed by Vacheron Constantin include the sporty Overseas and the Patrimony, while a number of Vacheron Constantin watches hold world records. A vintage pocket watch previously owned by King Fuad I of Egypt is one of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction. Another watch — the Reference 57260 pocket watch — has 57 complications and took eight years to build. In 2022 Vacheron Constantin exhibited a selection of its rarely seen mid-century watches in its New York City flagship store. Since the 1990s, the company has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.
Find a range of Vacheron Constantin pocket watches, wristwatches and bracelets on 1stDibs.
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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