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Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1008 35mm 18k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA464
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome and elegant classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1008 Oyster perpetual Zephyr automatic dress watch, c
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA671B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic in 18k yellow gold and stainless
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Gold ss Automatic 1970s Swiss RA164B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic with rare rose gold bezel
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 6634 Oyster Perpetual Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Swiss RA237G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex's "Golden Egg", Men's Gold-Capped Ref.6634 Oyster Perpetual automatic
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Omega Seamaster Men s Cal. 1012 GP/Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 165008
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Good condition, keeping accurate time Case Size: 38 mm Band Length: 7 Inches Hallmark: Omega ITEM #:BR-1068-101023-07
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Mens LeCoultre Memovox Alarm 34mm Gold Filled Automatic 1970s All Original JM6
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 10k gold-filled LeCoultre Memovox automatic with alarm feature, c.1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega Chronometre 18k Gold 33mm Ref 2499 Mens 1940s Bumper Automatic RA653
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Omega Ref.2499 Mens bumper automatic, c.1947, very rare, in
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega Seamaster Calendar 2627SC 35mm 14k Gold Bumper Automatic 1950s RA402
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold case measures 35mm wide without the crown, in excellent vintage condition, case no.11083026. 17
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14k Gold 35mm Men Automatic 1960s RA264C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS Our vintage pre - owned watches
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Seamaster 14704 SC 34mm Rose Gold Capped Mens Automatic 1960s RA577
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Seamaster 14704 SC red gold capped automatic, c.1960, in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Rolex Men s Datejust Ref 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA317
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15505 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1980s RA455
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s RA467B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Perpetual automatic dress watch, for those who enjoy the vintage classic with a touch of luxury, pair this
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA423B
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

Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Date 1505 1970s 18k Gold SS Automatic w Papers RJC168b
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 18k gold & ss automatic, c.1974, with
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm 14k Gold Automatic 1970s RA220B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1971
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Vintage 1960s 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
Very rare Men's Rolex Ref.7002 Gold-filled Presentation watch, c.1970s, in excellent working
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA285
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic, c
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA337
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

Rolex Oyster Date Ref 15505 Gold Capped Mens Automatic 1980s All Original RA636
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.15505 gold-capped automatic, c.1985, all
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Omega Seamaster 2577 34mm 14K Gold Capped Automatic 1950s All Original JM7
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold-capped bumper automatic dress watch, c.1950s, all
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA411
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless iconic classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic, c
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ref 6531 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Gold 25mm Ladies Automatic 1960s RA533B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Gorgeous patterned 18k gold bezel on 18k solid gold case measuring 25mm, in pristine vintage condition. 26
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold 1980s w Papers Automatic NA101
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
crystal. 18k solid gold fluted bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady Oyster Date 6917 18k Gold SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA400
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Lady Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1983
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Longines Automatic King Hussein of Jordon Wristwatch. 20 Micron Gold Plating..
By Longines
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Longines features a 34.4mm gold plated steel case, and is powered by an automatic
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Men s Girard Perregaux 18K Gold Gyromatic Automatic w/Date 1960s Swiss MS194BLU
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, men's 18K solid gold Girard Perregaux Gyromatic w/date automatic, c.1960s. Verified
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Rolex 18k Gold Oyster Lady Datejust 6917 Automatic, c.1976 Swiss Luxury LV878
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 6917 automatic, c.1976
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Omega Men s 18 Karat Gold COSC Bumper Automatic Cal.352, circa 1962 Swiss LV655
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, men's 18k solid gold Omega chronometre bumper automatic, circa 1962. Verified
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Men s Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic Mickey Dial 1970s RJC199B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1601
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1970s Ref 1501 18k SS Automatic RA250B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.3372 Bubble Back Automatic, c.1940s LV942
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
automatic, c.1944. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex signed black dial
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s SWISS RA148BR
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 18K SS Diamond Automatic 1970s RA146D
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1505 automatic with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Custom Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA557
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, vintage condition, very minor show of age on hands and dial. Acrylic crystal. 18k Gold fluted bezel on
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA397
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
automatic movement, quickset date feature, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA401
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Ladies 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic, c.1980s, all
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA553
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, vintage condition, very minor show of age on hands and dial if any. Acrylic crystal. 18k gold aftermarket
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 35mm 18k SS Automatic 1960s Swiss RA357G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's Rolex Ref 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic with 18k gold bezel, c.1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Men s Rolex Oyster Date Ref.15000 18k SS Automatic, c.1980s Swiss RA102
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Original Rolex gold and stainless steel Oyster bracelet, measures 19cm with the watch, in excellent
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster 16253 Datejust Turn-O-Graph 18k SS Mens 36mm 1980s Automatic RA672
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
quintessential watch for all occasion, make it yours today. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Zenith 18kt Rose Gold Wristwatch Bumper Automatic Movement, circa 1960s
By Zenith
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a nice and large Zenith Automatic in 18kt Pink Gold from the late 1950's/early 1960's. The
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Air King 5501 Gold Automatic Mens Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Air King 5501 Gold Automatic Mens Vintage Watch 34MM
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1960s Swiss Made Gold-Plated Gents Automatic Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A Swiss made vintage men’s/women automatic wristwatch This watch is in good working condition and
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Men s Watch 3435
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Mens Watch 3435. Automatic self-winding
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Date 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Vintage Mens Watch 1503
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Date 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Vintage Mens Watch 1503. Officially certified chronometer
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Date Yellow Gold Leather Strap Automatic Vintage Mens Watch 1503
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Date Yellow Gold Leather Strap Automatic Vintage Mens Watch 1503. Officially certified
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents Vintage Automatic Watch 1958
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Classic & Elegant Excellent Quality Pre-own 18K Rose Gold Watch is in good Working condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Date 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Vintage Mens Watch 1503 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Date 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Vintage Mens Watch 1503 Box Papers. Officially certified
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Mens Patek Philippe Automatic Backwind 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref 3569
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Mens Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Back Wind Watch. The Watch is in Great
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

LeCoultre Vintage 14 Karat Gold Automatic Watch with Leather Band Ref #P812
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
LeCoultre Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch w/ Leather Band Ref #P812 Movement #P812 Movement
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe 3445J Vintage Automatic Calatrava Watch, circa 1964
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Patek Philippe 3445J Vintage Calatrava watch features a silver white dial, small seconds dial
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 6917 Jubilee Womens Automatic Vintage Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 6917 Jubilee Womens Automatic Vintage Watch 18K Yellow Gold 26mm
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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Bubble Back 5015 Unpolished Men s Automatic Vintage Watch 14 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Bubble Back 5015 Unpolished Mens Automatic Vintage Watch 14K Gold 32mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Automatic Men’s Vintage Watch 14 Karat Yellow Gold 74 Grams
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Seamaster Reference #:Unknown. Omega Seamaster Automatic Mens Vintage Watch 14K Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1504 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1969 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1504. RARE WATCH. 18k Yellow Gold case with Unique Patterned
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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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.