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Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1600 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA169B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1600
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold 36mm Automatic 1960s RA432
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1960s, the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold 36mm Automatic 1960s RA432B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1960s, the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RJC142
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1601 automatic
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
buckle. Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1014 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic, a vintage classic
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
buckle. Classic elegance, Men's Rolex Ref.1014 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic, a vintage classic
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Swiss RA280
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
solid gold fluted bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 27
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Mens Automatic 1970s Swiss RA540
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
solid gold fluted bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 27
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s Swiss RA467
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6084 semi bubbleback automatic
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA422
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1002 automatic, c.1966, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA422B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1002 automatic, c.1966, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 14k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s RA462
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 automatic dress watch, c
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 14k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s RA462B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 automatic dress watch, c.1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 14k Gold Automatic 1970s Swiss RA444B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster perpetual ref.1005 automatic, c.1975, in
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1970s RA444
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster perpetual ref.1005 automatic, c.1976, in
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 7002 Presentation 14k Gold Filled 35mm Automatic 1970s RA424
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
your collection. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold-filled

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 14k Gold 35mm Automatic 1970s NA136B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1501 automatic, c.1973, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 14k Gold 35mm Automatic 1970s NA136
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1501 automatic, c.1973, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Solid Gold 36m Automatic 1970s Swiss NA139B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic, c.1972, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster perpetual Ref 14238 18k Solid Gold 35mm Automatic 1990s NA138
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster perpetual Ref 14238 18k Solid Gold 35mm Automatic 1990s NA138B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.14238 automatic, c.1991, in
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA423
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster perpetual ref.1005 automatic, c.1960s, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Men s Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS Automatic 1950s Vintage RJC171B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6309 Turn-O-Graph
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ladies Rolex Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1980s Swiss RA30
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Ladies 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic, c.1982. Verified
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Men s Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS 1950s Vintage Automatic RJC171
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, "Thunderbird", automatic, c.1956. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex signed dial
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA165
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k gold and stainless steel automatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold ss Automatic 1970s RA165B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k gold & ss automatic, c.1979, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Rose Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA126S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601 automatic in rare 18k rose gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 18k Gold SS 36mm Automatic 1980s NA104B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, vintage condition, very minor show of age on hands and dial if any. Acrylic crystal. 18k solid gold fluted
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss RJC189S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. On 18k gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Rose Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA126
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rose gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic, a timeless addition to any collection
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Rose Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA126B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 18k Gold SS 36mm Automatic 1980s NA104
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket rubber strap. A classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 1960 s Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a gold dial, gold hour hands, 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k Rose Gold SS Automatic 1960s RJC183B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1601 Oyster Datejust automatic accented with 18k rose gold bezel, a fine addition to any collection
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k White Gold SS 1960s Automatic RA284B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 18k white gold and stainless steel automatic
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6605 18k Solid Gold 36mm Automatic 1950s NOS NA125
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
very good vintage condition. Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual automatic
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1967, in excellent vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1967, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious vintage classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 automatic, c.1966
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 gold-capped automatic, c.1966 in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Solid Gold 36m Automatic 1970s Swiss NA139
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious iconic classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic, c.1972, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s RA267G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous vintage classic, rare Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic with
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA267
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, rare Men's solid 14k gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Swiss RA443B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1607 36mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA427
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, rare Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1607 automatic, c.1969, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1003 automatic, c
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1600 36mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA169T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, vintage condition, minor patinas on hands and dial. Acrylic crystal. 14k solid gold fluted bezel on
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA129
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1003 automatic, c
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA129S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1003 automatic, c.1966
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1003 automatic, c
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

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Automatic Watch Gold Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the automatic watch gold vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Gold Plate. You can easily find a 162 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect automatic watch gold vintage may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic automatic watch gold vintage over the years, but those made by Rolex, Omega and Piaget are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An automatic watch gold vintage 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 round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for an automatic watch gold vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Automatic Watch Gold Vintage?

On average, an automatic watch gold vintage at 1stDibs sells for $3,794, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.