Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A very rare 18k yellow gold Day-Date men's wristwatch by Rolex, produced for the Sultan of Oman.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69258 Serial: E530*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original Diamond Bezel Dial: Original...
Rolex Datejust 41mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 126333 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manufactured: 2010-Now Vint...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1973 Rolex Cellini 4012 18K Yellow Gold Blue Foil Dial Manual 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It represents Rolex at its most expressive. A Dial With Unique Character What makes this example special is the texture of its blue foil dial.
18k 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 Datejust 16233 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: L88**** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 14K Yellow Gold Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 1969 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 1601 in 14K yellow gold pre-quickset desirable pie-pan champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, fluted yellow gold bezel, date...
Gold
Rolex 126333 Datejust 41 Silver Dial Diamond Beze18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 37V1T*** Year: 2016 - Now Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom...
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Excellent condition. No original box and papers.
Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm in solid 18K yellow gold featuring a fully diamond and ruby paved dial with round brilliant diamond bezel totaling approximately 3.00 carats, ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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 OP Date 14k Yellow Gold With Jubilee Bracelet Shantung Dial 1973 Rare!
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, 'ca, 1973. Reference 1503, in 14K gold with a matching 14K gold jubilee style USA bracelet. This is a classic and what makes it unusual is the "Shantun...
14k Gold
Rolex Submariner 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Watch 126613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 126613LB Model: Rolex Submariner 126613LB Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Ye...
Steel
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Omani Crest Submariner Date Vintage Men's Wristwatch, original matte black nipple dial, date at 3 0'clock, an 18k yellow gold bi-directional rotating bezel wit...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by a 2-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 116613BKDO Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Rolex Submariner 116613 Style L...
Rolex Daytona 126503 Steel & Gold White Dial Unworn 2026
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Daytona from Rolex in Oystersteel and Yellow Gold. Features a white dial with applied hour markers.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 2-year chronostore warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 16803 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Luxury, Sport Model R...
Steel
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Oversized "Ovatoni" with Original Dial from Mid-1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ovatoni / Reference 6075 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date UAE Champagne Dial 19018
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Oysterquartz Day-Date 36mm 19018, by Rolex. As well as applied hour markers and the iconic weekday and date apertures, the champagne dial features an image of the former nati...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126233 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 126333 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 126333 B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, 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
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126333 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41mm Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Motif Dial Watch 126333 B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 18k Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Mens Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Comes with original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Reference Number: 126333 Year: 2019 Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Department: Men Style: Luxury Dress...
Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm 326933 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🟡 Basic Information Brand: Rolex Model: Sky-Dweller Reference Number: 326933 Department: Men Style: Luxury Year Manufactured: 2010–2019 Country of Manufacture: Switzerland ...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Year: 2023 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel ...
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...
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 590**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamo...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Black Diamond Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Reference Number: M126303-0005 Department: Men Style: Luxury / Classic Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year M...
Steel
Rolex Datejust II 116333 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Steel
Customized Rolex Presidential Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038 Diamonds are set after-market (Not Rolex), Bezel 18K Gold Plated. Not serviceable by Rolex
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date NOS Rare Oxblood Stella Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring the highly sought out and collectable oxblood Stella dial, which features emerald cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold flu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 26 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Steel
Rolex 69149 18k White & Yellow Gold Pavé Centre Links Diamond Bezel Ferrite Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Lady-Datejust Ref. 69149 is a 26mm watch made from 18k white and yellow gold.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold White Arabic Roulette Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. Rolex Datejust 116233 Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 116233 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture:...
Steel
Rolex Hunter's Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920's Flawless Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company for Dunkling's STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunter's Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamet...
Gold-filled
Rolex Datejust Rare Lapis Pyramid Dial Diamond Set 69138
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm yellow gold Datejust by Rolex. Features an exceptionally rare lapis pyramid dial with diamond set hour markers, complemented by the bezel, set with 40 round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day-Date Omani Dial Bark Finish, 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers, an Omani crest at 6 o'clock, representing the national emblem of Oman and a yellow ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Mens Watch 116503
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Card 2023. Full links. Rolex 100% original diamonds. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 116503 Model Number: 116503 Countr...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom diamond bezel and band/buckle.
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
Rolex Datejust 31mm Champagne Dial Stainless Steel/Yellow Gold Watch Circa 1993
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The watc...
Rolex Datejust II 18K Yellow Gold Steel Cream Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Rolex Men's Wristwatch: Datejust 116333 Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: ...
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 Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 116233 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: No Year Manuf...
Steel
Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16613.
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Yellow Custom Diamond Watch Dark Grey Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Yellow Custom Diamond Watch Dark Grey Dial Watch 116333 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Roman Dial Fluted Yellow Gold Bezel Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Roman Dial Fluted Yellow Gold Bezel Iced Out Watch Jubilee Band 116233 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 18K Yellow Gold Steel Cream Diamond Dial Men Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Beautiful dial. 2012 card. Comes with a box and papers. Brand: Rolex Model Number: 116333 ido Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland S...
Steel
Rolex Datejust II 18K Yellow Steel Steel Diamond Champagne Dial Men Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Model Number: 116333 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Vintage: No Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Specifications Movem...
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 Sky Dweller 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 326933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model Number: 326933 Model: Sky-Dweller 326933 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Year Manufac...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 178273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 178273 Model Number: 178273 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Women Display: Analog Vintage:...
Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Light signs of wear or scratches * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify ...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 126233 18K Yellow Gold Steel VI IX Diamond Silver Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Comes with original box and papers Rolex Datejust 41 – Ref. 126233 Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference: 126233 Department: Men Style: Luxury Year Manufactured: 2020 Country of M...
Steel
Rolex Day Date 18038 36mm Factory Diamond Dial and Leather Strap 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 962**** Year: 1987 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Factory Rolex Leather Strap & Clasp Bezel: 18k Ye...
2024 Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: OU166*** Year: 2024 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yel...
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.