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Rolex Day-Date 18K WG White Gold Ombre Blue Dial Diamond 18038 Auto Watch, 1982
Rolex Day-Date 18K WG White Gold Ombre Blue Dial Diamond 18038 Auto Watch, 1982

Rolex Day-Date 18K WG White Gold Ombre Blue Dial Diamond 18038 Auto Watch, 1982

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 18049 Year: 1982 Serial number: 76xxxxx Reference: C03782 Case: 18K White gold 36mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; in...

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Day Date

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Rosewood Robin Day Sideboard for Hille
1950s Rosewood Robin Day Sideboard for Hille

1950s Rosewood Robin Day Sideboard for Hille

$6,508

H 33.08 in W 72.05 in D 18.12 in

1950s Rosewood Robin Day Sideboard for Hille

By Robin Day

Located in London, GB

A striking sideboard by the renowned British designer Robin Day, dating from the 1950s. Crafted

Category

1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Robin Day Swivel Chairs in Green Upholstery and Aluminum, 1960s
Robin Day Swivel Chairs in Green Upholstery and Aluminum, 1960s

Robin Day Swivel Chairs in Green Upholstery and Aluminum, 1960s

$712 / item

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Robin Day Swivel Chairs in Green Upholstery and Aluminum, 1960s

By Robin Day

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of swivel chairs by Robin Day, dating to the 1960s. The design is defined by molded shell

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Aluminum

18 Kt Gold Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Jumbo 38mm Chronograph Wrist Watch
18 Kt Gold Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Jumbo 38mm Chronograph Wrist Watch

18 Kt Gold Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Jumbo 38mm Chronograph Wrist Watch

By Angelus

Located in Antwerp, BE

amazing Lugs ! Movement : Angelus manual wind movement caliber 217 Functions :Chronograph, Day, Date

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Day Date

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473
18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473

18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

: Mechanical Manual Winding , Caliber 381 Functions : Sub second, Day Date,Month, Moonphase Case : Solid 18

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President Brown Vignette Box Papers 18038 Unpolished
Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President Brown Vignette Box Papers 18038 Unpolished

Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President Brown Vignette Box Papers 18038 Unpolished

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1986 Rolex Day Date President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Papers Maker: Rolex Model

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch
Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch

Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch

By RADO

Located in New York, NY

o’clock. A day-date window at 3 o’clock adds everyday practicality. Powered by Rado’s pioneering

Category

1970s Vintage Day Date

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Cal. 470, Steel, Watch 1940s
Movado Cal. 470, Steel, Watch 1940s

Movado Cal. 470, Steel, Watch 1940s

$2,006Sale Price|35% Off

Dm 1.42 in

Movado Cal. 470, Steel, Watch 1940s

By Movado

Located in Roma, Lazio

Movado Triple Calendar ’40 Movement and functions: hand-winding cal. 470 day, date, month red

Category

1940s Vintage Day Date

Materials

Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre 8-Day Desk Clock with Date
Jaeger LeCoultre 8-Day Desk Clock with Date

Jaeger LeCoultre 8-Day Desk Clock with Date

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Jaeger LeCoultre 8-Day Desk Clock with Date This Jaeger-LeCoultre desk clock is a classic piece of

Category

20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Brass

Longines Vintage Automatic Women's Watch with Day and Date
Longines Vintage Automatic Women's Watch with Day and Date

Longines Vintage Automatic Women's Watch with Day and Date

By Longines

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Longines Vintage Automatic Women's Watch with Day and Date Classic stainless steel design with a

Category

20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 18K YG 1503 Auto Champagne 34mm
Vintage 1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 18K YG 1503 Auto Champagne 34mm

Vintage 1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 18K YG 1503 Auto Champagne 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

presence of a Day-Date. It's understated, versatile, and carries the history of the world's most recognized

Category

1970s Vintage Day Date

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Spelter And Onyx Figurine By Josef Lorenzl, c1930
Art Deco Spelter And Onyx Figurine By Josef Lorenzl, c1930

Art Deco Spelter And Onyx Figurine By Josef Lorenzl, c1930

By (After) Josef Lorenzl

Located in Devon, England

the day. Dating to the 1930's and mounted on an Onyx base, although not signed we believe this figure

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Day Date

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

1950's SWISS DATE-O-GRAPH Vintage Mens Triple Date Calendar - 18K Gold Plated
1950's SWISS DATE-O-GRAPH Vintage Mens Triple Date Calendar - 18K Gold Plated

1950's SWISS DATE-O-GRAPH Vintage Mens Triple Date Calendar - 18K Gold Plated

Located in Suwanee, GA

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Day, Date, Month, Subsidiary Seconds Designed for: Men Dimensions: 34mm wide

Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Day Date

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex archive that many collectors overlook. While the 18K gold Day-Date and Datejust usually command

Category

1970s Vintage Day Date

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Speedmaster Triple Calendar Watch in Steel case, 2000s
Omega Speedmaster Triple Calendar Watch in Steel case, 2000s

Omega Speedmaster Triple Calendar Watch in Steel case, 2000s

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

on its original bracelet which fits up to a 7 inch wrist. Features include the day, date, month, time

Category

20th Century Vintage Day Date

Materials

Steel

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual Model: Day-Date Customized

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1985 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K YG Blue Dial 34 mm
Vintage 1985 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K YG Blue Dial 34 mm

Vintage 1985 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K YG Blue Dial 34 mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

catalog, delivering the full precious metal construction typically reserved for the Day-Date line into the

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blancpain Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Moonphase Diamond Women’s Watch
Blancpain Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Moonphase Diamond Women’s Watch

Blancpain Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Moonphase Diamond Women’s Watch

By Blancpain

Located in New York, NY

hour markers. The white dial displays day, date, and month apertures along with a beautifully detailed

Category

20th Century Vintage Day Date

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Triple Calendar Watch in Steel, 1990–2000s
Omega Speedmaster Triple Calendar Watch in Steel, 1990–2000s

Omega Speedmaster Triple Calendar Watch in Steel, 1990–2000s

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

. This multifunctional timepiece features day, date, month, time, and chronograph complications—operated

Category

20th Century Vintage Day Date

Materials

Steel

Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 Japan Automatic 17 jewels c1969 Mens' Watch
Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 Japan Automatic 17 jewels c1969 Mens' Watch

Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 Japan Automatic 17 jewels c1969 Mens' Watch

By Seiko

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

, black & white hands, that compliment the dial and complete the whole look nicely Day-Date is

Category

1960s Japanese Retro Vintage Day Date

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Geneve Daydate Watch, 1970s
Omega Geneve Daydate Watch, 1970s

Omega Geneve Daydate Watch, 1970s

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Omega Geneve automatic day date with a silver dial from the 70s. Keeps great time

Category

20th Century Vintage Day Date

Bvlgari Stainless Steel Diagono Automatic Wristwatch circa 1995
Bvlgari Stainless Steel Diagono Automatic Wristwatch circa 1995

Bvlgari Stainless Steel Diagono Automatic Wristwatch circa 1995

By Bulgari

Located in Stamford, CT

sophisticated design. Day date. Bracelet is 6.75 inches. Its automatic movement ensures precise timekeeping

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Day Date

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Lance Hidy, Yale, Card Catalogue, Sterling Memorial Library Poster c.1986
Lance Hidy, Yale, Card Catalogue, Sterling Memorial Library Poster c.1986

Lance Hidy, Yale, Card Catalogue, Sterling Memorial Library Poster c.1986

$395Sale Price|56% Off

H 29 in W 19.5 in D 0.013 in

Lance Hidy, Yale, Card Catalogue, Sterling Memorial Library Poster c.1986

Located in San Francisco, CA

Library, Yale University. 11-color, silkscreened by Rob Day. Limited to 400 numbered copies, signed by

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Paper

Vintage Tiffany and Co. 18k Yellow Gold Heart and Botanical Earrings
Vintage Tiffany and Co. 18k Yellow Gold Heart and Botanical Earrings

Vintage Tiffany and Co. 18k Yellow Gold Heart and Botanical Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

: anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, date nights—natural heart motif emphasizes intimacy. Everyday or professional

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997
Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997

Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

with day, date, month, leap year, moon phases, as well as a 24-hour indication. The opaline dial with

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm

Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Day-Date. It transitions easily from a daily wearer to a formal piece. It is a purposeful design that

Category

1970s Vintage Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 original palestiniant poster that commemorates Land Day
1980 original palestiniant poster that commemorates Land Day

1980 original palestiniant poster that commemorates Land Day

Located in PARIS, FR

This striking poster from around 1980 commemorates Land Day, an important date in modern Middle

Category

1980s Vintage Day Date

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Vintage Rolex Jubilee 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Vintage Rolex Jubilee 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet

Vintage Rolex Jubilee 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

is also a highly sought-after alternative for the Day-Date 1803 and Oyster Perpetual references like

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Day Date

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold With Rare Blue Vignette Dial 1974
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold With Rare Blue Vignette Dial 1974

Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold With Rare Blue Vignette Dial 1974

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

far Rolex’s most fashionable line. Unlike the steadfast Submariner or the imperious Day-Date, the

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster Steel 3521.30.00 Auto White Dial 39mm
Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster Steel 3521.30.00 Auto White Dial 39mm

Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster Steel 3521.30.00 Auto White Dial 39mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

calendar layout is what defines this reference. Day, date, and month are worked into the dial in a way that

Category

1990s Vintage Day Date

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

the Submariner, Daytona, Datejust, and Day-Date—using cutting-edge materials like Oystersteel, Everose

Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Day Date

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Presidential Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Watch
Vintage Rolex Datejust Presidential Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Watch

Vintage Rolex Datejust Presidential Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

with diamond pave Band Color: Yellow gold with white diamonds Features: Date window at 3 o'clock

Category

1980s Art Deco Vintage Day Date

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 1990s Villeret Perpetual 5395-1318 – 18K Yellow Gold, White Moonphase
Vintage 1990s Villeret Perpetual 5395-1318 – 18K Yellow Gold, White Moonphase

Vintage 1990s Villeret Perpetual 5395-1318 – 18K Yellow Gold, White Moonphase

By Blancpain

Located in New York, NY

by the signature double-stepped bezel and a clean, balanced layout that manages to display the day

Category

1990s Vintage Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1975 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Blue Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26 mm
Vintage 1975 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Blue Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26 mm

Vintage 1975 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Blue Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26 mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

-layered opaque enamel surfaces. While these vibrant dials are more frequently documented in the Day-Date

Category

20th Century Vintage Day Date

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch

Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Datejust Presidential: The Rolex Day-Date and Datejust Presidential references represent the pinnacle of

Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Day Date

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots
BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots

BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots

By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

fading to its bezel. Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Chronograph, Alarm, Day/Date, 24-Hour

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Day Date

Materials

Stainless Steel

1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch

1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

the introduction of the Day-Date President, the solid gold Turn-O-Graph was the most expensive Rolex

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Day Date

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Saint Laurent Paris Becky Leather Chain Shoulder Bag Black
Saint Laurent Paris Becky Leather Chain Shoulder Bag Black

Saint Laurent Paris Becky Leather Chain Shoulder Bag Black

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Indianapolis, IN

bag is perfect for elevating both day and evening looks. Date Code:  608941 Size W (cm): 18.5/7.28

Category

1990s Italian Vintage Day Date

Vintage Rocar Swiss Made Stainless Steel Calendar Wristwatch
Vintage Rocar Swiss Made Stainless Steel Calendar Wristwatch

Vintage Rocar Swiss Made Stainless Steel Calendar Wristwatch

Located in New York, NY

12 hour markers, plus day and date window. Manual wind mechanical movement, classic analog display

Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pansy Flower Stud Earrings with Blue Enamel and Diamonds
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pansy Flower Stud Earrings with Blue Enamel and Diamonds

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pansy Flower Stud Earrings with Blue Enamel and Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

wear, or jeans for a charming daily lift. Romantic moments: Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or date

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Day Date

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Baume & Mercier Capeland Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch
Baume & Mercier Capeland Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch

Baume & Mercier Capeland Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

distinctive multi-function dial. The dial displays Arabic numerals with luminous hands and markers, a day-of

Category

20th Century Vintage Day Date

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage dining chairs by Willy Rizzo for cidue set of 5, 1970s
Vintage dining chairs by Willy Rizzo for cidue set of 5, 1970s

Vintage dining chairs by Willy Rizzo for cidue set of 5, 1970s

$1,566Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Vintage dining chairs by Willy Rizzo for cidue set of 5, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

to date in modern day interiors and seat very well. 1970s - Italy The chairs are labelled

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Brass

1982 Bulova "Vacheron & Constantin Overseas" Vintage Mens Full Size Sports Watch
1982 Bulova "Vacheron & Constantin Overseas" Vintage Mens Full Size Sports Watch

1982 Bulova "Vacheron & Constantin Overseas" Vintage Mens Full Size Sports Watch

By Bulova

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 12092, often so-called the "Bulova Overseas" Functions:  Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Day Date

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster 4.5 – Reference 1760015 – Automatic Chronograph (1975)
Omega Speedmaster 4.5 – Reference 1760015 – Automatic Chronograph (1975)

Omega Speedmaster 4.5 – Reference 1760015 – Automatic Chronograph (1975)

By Omega

Located in London, GB

: Day and date at 3, full chronograph • Movement: Automatic chronograph movement • Service: Completed in

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Day Date

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co Diamond Flower 18K Gold Earrings 1990s Estate Pair
Tiffany & Co Diamond Flower 18K Gold Earrings 1990s Estate Pair

Tiffany & Co Diamond Flower 18K Gold Earrings 1990s Estate Pair

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

while maintaining a classic elegance suitable for both day and evening wear. Dating to the 1990s, this

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Day Date

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Day Date For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage day date for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 36 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage day date among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing vintage day date — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Tudor and Omega each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage day date can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a vintage day date, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Day Date?

On average, a vintage day date at 1stDibs sells for $15,242, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $64,382 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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