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Vintage 1970 s Corum 18k Gold Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage 1970's Corum 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch, with its original gold dial and
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
period, harmonize with the rose gold while diamonds add the soft contrast that is appealing. The watch is
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Bulova Mid Century Vintage Ladies 3 Tone Gold Filled Watch All Original, 1960 s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 3 Colors Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Wrist Watches

Vintage 18K Gold Audemars Piguet Ladies Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage18k Audemars Piguet Ladies Watch Circa Mid-20th Century A refined and timeless design from
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Garrard Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Portland, England
An exquisite vintage Garrard 9ct gold ladies cocktail watch, crafted by one of Britain’s most
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

18K Gold Vintage Omega Manual Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ladies Omega Watch in 18K Gold This timeless vintage Omega watch is crafted entirely from
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines vintage 9ct yellow gold ladies watch
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Elevate your wrist adornment with this exquisite vintage 9ct gold Longines timepiece. The watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold vintage Ladies watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 1N Ladies Watch is an elegant and luxurious timepiece that embodies
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch - Quartz. Yellow gold case (19mm) with diamond bezel
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Juvenia Ladies Diamond Watch
By Juvenia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18K gold Juvenia Diamond Dress Watch Circa 1970 Juvenia is a Swiss luxury watch brand
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum 9ct White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in London, GB
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ladies watch, beautifully crafted in a
Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Corum vintage Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Corum
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Corum Ladies Wrist watch, 26 x 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval case with flexible
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Vintage Rare 18K Yellow Gold Ladies 26mm watch
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET Vintage Rare 18K Yellow Gold Ladies 26mm watch Model                        Vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Ladies Watch - White Gold 18k Manual
By Jaeger
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Jaeger LeCoultre Movement: Manual Era: Vintage Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Omega 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 17mm - 45.0g
By Omega
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage Omega Genève ladies watch is a stunning example of mid-century elegance, likely dating
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Ladies’ Diamond Cocktail Watch 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite vintage Cartier ladies' diamond cocktail watch, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panther bracelet with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Hamilton 2 Carats Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14K Gold Hamilton Diamond Wristwatch Circa 1950s A glamorous mid-century timepiece by
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ladies’ Watch – Platinum Case 9ct White Gold Strap
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage ladies’ watch featuring a platinum case paired with a 9ct white gold strap. The
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Blancpain Rayville 18k Gold Ladies Watch On Aquamarine Bracelet
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Blancpain Rayville Swiss made ladies watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a channel set
Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

1950 s Piaget Vintage Ladies Handwound Dress Watch - 14K Gold
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1950's PIAGET Vintage Ladies Handwound Dress Watch - 14K Gold Charming Vintage Style - Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Omega " Asymetric " Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega " Asymetric " Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch - Manual movement. Asymetric. Rare And
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Ladies Yellow Gold Piaget Jade and Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold ladies Piaget wrist watch has a vertical oval head with a jade dial
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 22mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Vintage Ladies Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Covered Mesh Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional and rare vintage Piaget ladies' timepiece, beautifully crafted in solid 18K yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Baume Mercier Geneve 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K yellow gold Diamond Baume & Mercier womens watch. Designed with a triple gold rope
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omer 9ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Pendant Watch
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage ladies' pendant watch crafted in 9ct yellow gold, adorned with sparkling
Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Vintage Piaget LAdies wristwatch. A highly collectible piece, for a delicate and elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Vacheron Constantin Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Vacheron Constantin Model: Vintage Gender: Ladies Movement: Manual Winding Case
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies 18K Gold Diamonds Cocktail watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch Swiss Made Jaeger
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Ladies Tank Mechanical French Market Watch - Solid 18K Gold
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
. CARTIER Vintage Ladies Tank Mechanical French Market Watch - Solid 18K Gold Mechanical Movement - 100
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1952 Omega Ladies Cocktail Watch – Manual Wind
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A rare and beautifully preserved 1952 Omega ladies’ cocktail watch, featuring an 18MM round 18KT
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960 s PIAGET Ladies Vintage Backwind 18K White Gold Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's PIAGET Ladies Vintage Backwind Watch - 18K White Gold & Factory Piaget Diamonds Fit for a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

1950 s Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1950's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds Rare & Exquisite - Like Special
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

1960 s Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds Very Rare & Exquisite - All
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18K White Gold Ladies Watch – Diamond Bezel, Swiss
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
A rare find for serious collectors of fine timepieces, this vintage LeCoultre ladies watch exudes
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1950 s Tiffany Co. Ladies Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1950's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage 14K White Gold & Diamond Watch - Gorgeous Original Condition All
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ladies Vintage Piaget Ultra-Thin Gold Diamond and Onyx Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very special ladies wrist watch is a lovely example of offerings by the well respected Swiss
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Rectangular Vintage Winding Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Vintage large Chopard Diamond and onyx 18K White Gold Rectangular Winding Ladies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Classic 5115642 Vintage 9k Gold Cal 485 Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
: Ladies Watch Condition: In Excellent Preserved condition for the age, With Little wear and marks
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ladies Vintage Rolex Datejust 26MM 69278 18K Gold Bark Black President Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
condition. Might show minor signs of wear. Watch Serviced in-house on 12/15/25. Vintage. Signs of wear are
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Watch Ref. 6719
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this 1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual ladies watch (Ref. 313315) embodies
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ladies 14k White Gold "Omega" Manual Cocktail Watch w/ .85pts Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ladies 14k White Gold "Omega" Manual Cocktail Watch w/ .85pts Diamonds Specifications
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Omega 18k Solid White Gold Ladies Mesh Band Watch 76309 - 23.4g
By Omega
Located in Providence, RI
. The watch features index hour markers, a timeless look for watches. A perfect watch for vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Movado Museum 14k Yellow Gold Steel Quartz Ladies Watch 70.25.837
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
14-karat gold Case with stainless steel buckle. This watch has blemishes on the hands. No original
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rare Vintage Baume Mercier Ladies 14K Yellow Gold 1.50CTW Diamond Quartz Watch
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Baume & Mercier 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 1.50ctw VS F-G Hexagonal Dial
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pristine Vintage Ladies Yellow Gold Oval Piaget Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pristine, vintage 18K yellow gold Mid-20th Century ladies Piaget watch with integral Piaget
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1962 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies 2-Tone Vintage Watch - SS 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1962 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Ladies 2-Tone Vintage Watch - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled
By Girard Perragaux
Located in London, GB
Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled One of the tiniest
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable OMEGA 14k White Gold with approximately 1.25 carat of Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Omega De Ville Blue Dial 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional vintage Omega De Ville ladies wristwatch, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Scale Ladies Vintage Bueche Girod Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking and large scale ladies vintage Bueche Girod wrist watch is crafted from 18k yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1971 OMEGA Vintage Ladies 18K White Gold Bracelet Watch - NOS with Papers Boxe
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1971 OMEGA Vintage Ladies 18K White Gold Bracelet Watch - New Old Stock with Papers & Boxes New Old
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

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Ladies Vintage Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ladies vintage gold watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 367 antique edition and 24 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a ladies vintage gold watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Creating a ladies vintage gold watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Omega and Piaget are consistently popular. A ladies vintage gold watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 71, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a ladies vintage gold watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 50 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Ladies Vintage Gold Watch?

Prices for a ladies vintage gold watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $68 and can go as high as $37,999, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,995.

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.

Questions About Ladies Vintage Gold Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.