2007 Rolex Cellini Cellissima 24MM 6693 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Quartz Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Diameter: 24.00 mm Weight: 81.81 grams ROLEX Ladies 18K white gold diamond ROLEX Swiss made wristwatch with original box...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Heart Shaped Diamond 13/7172-20 48MM 18K White Gold Quartz Watch
By Chopard
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chopard Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Diameter: 48.00 mm Weight: 44.69 grams One lady's 18K white gold diamond Chopard Swiss-made wristwatch with original box.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Gstaad ref 8113 Two-Tone 18K Solid Gold & S/ Steel Quartz Unisex Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant Two-Tone timepiece by Chopard is an epitome of class & sophistication Performed in 18K Solid Gold & Stainless Steel, the Chopard Gstaad of reference 8113 is i...
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Domino 39 Diamond Watch in 18K White Gold Quartz – 17cm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Crafted in radiant 18K white gold and set with 39 sparkling diamonds, the watch offers an exquisite jewellery-like presence on the wrist.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Dress Watch W20012C4 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel (27mm x 38mm).
Vintage Chanel Quartz Premiere Yellow Gold Fashion Watch with Integral Gold Band
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely 18K yellow gold Chanel Premiere quartz ladies wrist watch was released by the venerated house in 1987.
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Jumbo 18K and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Santos 100, Reference 2656 Wrist Watch, 36 X 39 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Water resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, sapphire set crown, Automatic, Self W...
18k Gold, Steel
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Ballon Blanc 24mm 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel MOP Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant, feminine, and unmistakably Cartier, this Ballon Blanc de Cartier wristwatch is a refined expression of contemporary luxury and timeless Parisian design. Crafted in luminous ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Cougar Yellow Gold Large Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Cougar Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 Piece Water Resistant case, Quartz movement, White dial with Black Roman Numerals, Sweep seconds hand, Calendar windo...
18k Gold
Hermes Mens Full Size Captain Nemo Quartz Divers Watch - SS & 18K Gold Plated
Located in Suwanee, GA
HERMES Mens Full Size Captain Nemo Quartz Divers Watch - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Plated Gorgeous Condition - 100% Original - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this spo...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Chopard Happy Sport 4116 18K Gold Five Diamond Quartz On Blue Leather Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Watch Brand: Chopard Model: Happy Diamonds Sport Reference: 4116 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Case Size: 27mm Dial: Cream with Concentric Ring Des...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Rose Gold Quartz Roman Dial - Black Leather Band Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Dumont Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 38mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Smooth 18k Rose Gold Bezel Dial: White dial with classic black R...
Rose Gold
Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch. 18K yellow gold 20mm x 26mm Chanel Premiere Chaine watch featuring a quartz movement, black dial with baton hands, diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex President Quartz Day-Date Factory Diamond Dial 18k Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Day Date Original Diamond Dial 18k Solid Gold Mint Condition 1982 with box and papers.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega De Ville Two-Tone Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Quartz Women’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Omega De Ville wristwatch showcasing timeless Swiss craftsmanship. This refined model features a two-tone stainless steel and gold-plated case and bracelet, paired with a ...
Stainless Steel
Omega Day-Date c1979 Swiss Quartz 18K Gold-Plated S/Steel 35mm Mens' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This particular example is a classical vintage Omega Day-Date gents' watch, dating from 1979, performed in 18K Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Fitted with a Swiss Quartz Movement S...
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Quartz Watch Red Leather Strap
By Gérald Genta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Quartz Watch Red Leather Strap Very rare and exclusive collectors watch ! Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, Minutes Case: Stainless steel and 18kt yel...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari BB 26 2T 26mm Dial Quartz Circa 1990 18K Two Tone Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This Bvlgari BB 26 2T cuff watch from the 1990s is a beautifully preserved vintage piece that embodies the clean, architectural style the brand is known for. Crafted in 18K two-tone ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Audemars Piguet Dress Watch 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 31 mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Model: Dress Watch Year: ~1990s Era: 1990s Movement: Quartz Case Size: 31mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold Integrated Bracelet Length: Fits 7-7.25in Dial...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 'SABI' 18k Gold Diamond Watch
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay 'SABI' 18k Gold Diamond Watch Quartz movement, rectangular pave-set diamond dial with gold hands, diamond-set bezel to textured gold bracelet with diamond-set double dep...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Large Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Tank Solo reference 2742 Large Wrist Watch. 34 X 27 MM water resistant 18k Yellow Gold with Steel Case back, Sapphire crown, Scratch resistant sapphire crystal, qu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Panther Mid Size 2 Row Gold and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Panther Wrist Watch, this is the Mid Size Watch with 2 Rows of 18k Gold and 3 Rows of Stainless Steel. 36 x 26 mm 2 piece Stainless Steel case with 18k yellow Gold...
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Vintage 1980s Piaget 8035 N Dress Watch 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 32 mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 8035 N Model: Dress Watch Year: 1980s Movement: Quartz Case Size: 32mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Strap: Original Leather with Original Buckle Dial: White Roman Met...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank Français Model 1820 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: 1820 Tank Français Year: 2000 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: White with Roman Numerals Case Measurement: 20mm Movement: Quartz Condition: Very Good Weight: 33...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Piaget Polo 7661 C701 18K Yellow Gold Quartz 34mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
It’s a connection to an era when design was bold and watches were meant to be seen. Key Specs Reference: 7661 C701 Model: Polo Year: 1970s Movement: Quartz Case Size: 34mm Bezel: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hermès Glissard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Quartz Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Hermès Model: Glissard Year: c. 1990s Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Mother-of-Pearl and Leather Dial: Mother-of-Pearl Case Measurement: 20mm Movement: Quartz Weight: 37 Grams Siz...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Classic 18K YG 8163 Quartz Gold Gadroon 20mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 8163 Model: Classic Year: 1980s Movement: Quartz Case Size: 22.5x20mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Strap: Original Strap Dial: Gold Gadron Metal: 18K Yellow Gold SKU:...
18k Gold
Ebel “Discovery” Lady’s Diver — 18K Gold, Rotating Bezel, Quartz (30 mm)
By Ebel
Located in Tysons, VA
Powered by a Swiss quartz movement and fitted with an integrated matte and polished gold bracelet, the watch is water resistant to 200 meters and offers substantial presence with ref...
18k Gold
Vintage Omega Constellation Two Tone Ladies Quartz Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Case Size: 23mm Movement: Quartz Material: Stainless Steel, 18k Yellow Gold Size: 5 1/4" Weight: 35.1 Grams Notes: Good condition, fresh battery ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Ronde Blue Chronograph 18K Gold 30mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Ronde Santos 18K yellow gold quartz chronograph watch featuring a striking blue dial with white subdials, Roman numeral indices, gold-tone hands, and the iconic screw...
18k Gold
Cartier Panthere De Cartier White Dial Rose Gold Quartz Ladies Watch WGPN0040
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
At 23mm x 37mm, this is a ladies’ watch, with both case and bracelet forged from luxurious, smooth 18k pink gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Ladies Wristwatch in 18K Yellow Gold - Swiss Quartz
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless Tiffany & Co. ladies wristwatch from the iconic Atlas collection, crafted in 18K yellow gold. Case-back is stamped Tiffany & Co. and some numbers. Featuring the ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2000s Hermes Ribbon 18K Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Quartz 33 mm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Model: Ribbon Year: 2000s Movement: Quartz Case Size: 33mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: White Roman Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: Original Leather and Buckle SKU: 978
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Two Tone Seamaster Quartz Watch Ref. 1960134
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number:1960134 Caliber: 1342 Case Size: 36mm Movement: Quartz Material: Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Size: 6" Weight: 97.9 Grams Note...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Ronde Steel and Gold Scarce Gray Dial Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ronde collection Ladies wrist watch, 27 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel Case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Sapphire set Crown, Quartz Movement and Scarce Gray d...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Modern BVLGARI White/Yellow Gold Tubogas Open Flex Cuff Quartz Lady 23mm Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bvlgari 18K Yellow/White Gold Tubogas Quartz Bangle Wrist Watch • 18k gold watch weighs 77g • Watch case measures 23mm (25mm with crown) • Bracelet width is 15mm • Black dial • Quar...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,450Sale Price|25% Off
Bvlgari BB 19 2T Quartz Round Dial Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Powered by a quartz movement, the watch offers effortless reliability while maintaining its role as a statement jewel.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Omega Constellation Quartz Date 18 Karat Gold Half Bar/SS Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Constellation Combination 1212.10 Watches Quartz Gold Dial Stainless Omega constellation Stainless steel and gold. Half bar gold. Quartz 34mm Head Gold Dial Two tone. No box n...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Boucheron 18k Yellow Gold Lady's Wristwatch Diamond Ruby Quartz
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant lady's watch made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold. The watch face is encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds and the bracelet is made of ruby beads and diamonds. Quart...
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Reference 9861 18K Gold Quartz Lapis Lazuli Wempe Retailed 25x32m
Located in New York, NY
The stone’s depth pairs naturally with the warm tone of the 18k yellow gold case, creating contrast without excess.
18k 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.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine 18k White Gold Full Set – 1994 Quartz – Ref. 3012905
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Tank Américaine in 18k White Gold – Full Set This elegant Cartier Tank Américaine watch, crafted in solid 18k white gold, comes as a full set with original box and papers.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Polo 8243 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Quartz 20mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 8243 Model: Ladies Polo Year: 1980s Movement: Quartz Case Size: 20mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Strap: Original Leather and Buckle Dial: Champagne Gadroon Metal: 18...
18k Gold
Cartier Panthère 18k White Gold 27mm Quartz 1991 Box Only, Full Links
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Panthère watch in 18k white gold, manufactured in 1991. The watch comes with its original box but without papers.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Polo 15562 C701 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Quartz 31mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 15562 C701 Model: Polo Day Date Era: 1980s Movement: Quartz Case Size: 31mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: 18K Integrated Yellow Gold Bracelet Length: 7.25in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster 18k Yellow Gold Quartz WE500160 2676
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster 18k Yellow Gold Quartz WE500160 2676 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold tonneau style case with diamond case (31mm x 37mm). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals; ...
Ladies Piaget Tanagra 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Piaget Tanagra 18K Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. Tanagra. 18k yellow gold case with Piaget Diamond bezel ( 21mm ).
Art Deco Inspired Diamond Swiss Quartz Movement Watch in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by the Art Deco movement, Dilys’ exceptional Swiss quartz movement diamond watch in 18 karat gold exhibits beautiful intricacy with detailed cutouts and outlines throughout....
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Dancer 84023 K18 18K White Gold Opal Dial Quartz 31mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Executed entirely in 18K white gold, the watch has a substantial and satisfying weight on the wrist.
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Swiss Quartz Movement Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning work of wearable art, this one-of-a-kind Swiss Quartz movement ruby and diamond watch in 18 karat gold by Dilys’ represents the brand’s passion for exceptional gems and el...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Polo 8673 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Quartz 31 mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 8673 Model: Polo Year: 1980s Movement: Quartz Case Size: 31.5mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Integrated Bracelet: Leather with Original Buckle Dial: Onyx, Gold Metal:...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier 18K yellow Gold and Diamond Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier 18K yellow gold and diamond watch. Quartz movement.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Hermes 1990s Gold 7 Black Enamel Watch Heure H - 37.50GRAM
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: - Era: 1990 - Style: Modern - Creator: Hermès - Country: France - Metals and Materials: 18k Gold, Rose Gold - Watch Movement: Quartz - Total Weight: 37.5 g This time...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 6623 2000s 18K Gold Quartz White Arabic Numeral Dial 3
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini reference 6623 quartz with a white Arabic numeral dial in 18K white gold from the 2000s.
18k Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet Charleston 18 Karat Diamond Ruby Quartz Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Charleston Dress Year: 1990s Material: 18k Rose Gold and Diamonds and Rubies Dial: Gold with Ruby Markers and Diamond Bezel Case Measurement: 16mm Movem...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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.
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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.