Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Rolex Orchid Diamonds - 6.1 inches length - 18K Yellow Gold - 53.8 Grams Circa 1975 Rolex Orchid
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 8788
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 8788 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case with slot
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K White gold case with
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14k White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K white gold case with
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 2000 J
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 2000 J - Manual winding. Rare and unusual 18K Yellow
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 18K Yellow Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with
Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Rolex Orchid Diamonds - 6.1 inches length - 18K Yellow Gold - 53.8 Grams Circa 1975 Rolex Orchid
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Ladies Watch 327
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Orchid Vintage: Yes Movement: Mechanical (Manual) Number of Jewels: 18 Jewels Dial Color: Champagne
Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Orchid Chameleon Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage ladies Orchid Chameleon wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Features a champagne dial
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Orchid Women's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
wrist. Brand: Rolex Model: Orchid Movement: Manual Case Size: 15 mm Case Material: 14k Gold Band
14k Gold
Vintage and Rare, Ladies Rolex Orchid Ref 2251, Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare and attractive, manually wound vintage ladies Rolex Orchid reference 2251 is presented in
Yellow Gold
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face. 18K gold case and gold
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.87 in W 0.62 in
1971 Rolex ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1971 ROLEX ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold & Diamonds Gorgeous
White Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K White gold case with
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with
Rare Vintage Rolex Orchid Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rare Rolex Orchid Manual Watch Crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Reference 2655 Featuring 18 Jewels
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Orchid White Gold with Diamond Bezel on Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
true vintage treasure, this Rolex Orchid was manufactured on December 19, 1973, making it a rare and
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Orchid Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Orchid Ladies Wristwatch, crafted in Switzerland circa 1975, embodies timeless elegance
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Orchid Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Orchid Ladies Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece textured case measuring 12 m.m
18k Gold
Rolex Orchid 3361 Watch 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Case Manual
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Rolex Orchid in 18k on leather strap. Manual wind. Cal. 1401 movement. 15mm case
Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex Cellini Orchid Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch 2672 Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Orchid Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch 2672 Papers. Manual winding movement
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Orchid Vintage Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A vintage ladies Rolex Orchid model wrist watch in 18 karat yellow
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies yellow gold Panthere wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, a secret signature at X, a blued steel sword-shaped hands and a yellow gold diamond set bezel. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990's Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357, a stunning representation of our exquisite collection of pre-owned watches for sale. This watch exudes glamour and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 29.47 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head. Get the Cartier timepiece that no one else has. A rare vint...
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Men's Watch 1803 Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date President Model Number: 1803 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Date: 1964 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Aftermarket Champagne Diamond Metal Con...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Yachtmaster 18kt Yellow Gold Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Rolex Oyster Yachtmaster Lady watch is fully made in 18K yellow gold. It is in excellent condition and works perfectly. It comes with its pouch. Total Weight: 90.9g Metal: 1...
18k Gold
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
Yellow Gold, Steel
$26,762
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Alexander McQueen silk animal print beaded off shoulder evening dress, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen silk evening dress ▪ Brass beaded bands with amber stones ▪ Long full sleeves gathered at the top and cuffs ▪ Montage animal print ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ IT 4...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Baignoire Mini Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier ladies watch with diamonds set on the bezel and bracelet. Size 6 wrist with deployment buckle. Quartz. Watch face measures 24mm by 18mm.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$34,385
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Day-Date President 36 18k Yellow Gold Green Dial Luxury Watch 118138
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 3-year in-house warranty.
Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Gold Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
American jeweler, Harry Winston (1896-1978) has been known throughout the industry as the “King of Diamonds,” a moniker which Cosmopolitan magazine bestowed him in 1947, and for good...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White MOP Diamond Dial 8+2, Diamond/Emerald Bezel. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Chanel 90s Beige CanvasTop Handle Wood Satchel Tote Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Canvas and Wood Flap Bag with Top Handle Handle drop approx 3.75" Beige canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appearance Flap and CC turn lock closu...
$26,075
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Adorned Red Mink Floor-Length Coat, FW 2000
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chinese Mink ▪ Details: The exterior showcases the nap side ...
Rolex Ladies President 179138 White Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179138 Serial: K556*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original...
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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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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