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Tissot Ladies Vintage Platinum 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Tissot
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
protective crystal, push/pull crown Band: 14k white gold link bracelet with fold over clasp, will fit 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Chameleon Vintage Ladies Interchangeable Wrist Watch All Complete
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Chameleon Ladies Wrist Watch, This unique Watch is on a 14k Yellow Gold soft woven
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Longines Dress Watch, 17.70 Grams
By Longines
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 34mm x 14mm rectangular 14k white gold case
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Hamilton Fashion Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 16mm 14k white gold oval shaped case, round
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Dial ladies Watch 67198
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manufactured: 1970-1979 Vintage: No Customized: No
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1950s Vintage 5.72 Carat Diamond and Yellow Rose and White Gold Ladies Watch
By Eterna
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage ladies vintage gold and diamond watch has been crafted in 14k white, rose and yellow gold. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14K Gold Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch 6619
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage piece. Cheapest Rolex on our page. Year of Production in 1971. No original box and papers
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, 14k Gold

Gubelin Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Perls and Diamonds Ladies Watch 1.30 Carat
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Gubelin Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Perls and Diamonds Ladies Watch 1.30cts. Comes with a Gubelin box
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Omega White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set Ladies Vintage Manual Wind Watch 8082
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Ladies Vintage Wristwatch, silver dial with applied index batons, a fixed 18k
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Orchid 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Ladies Watch 327
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pre-owned watch in excellent condition. The original box and papers are not included. Comes
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1971 Rolex ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1971 ROLEX ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold & Diamonds Gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 899 1
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
-Piece Strap Band Width: 9 mm Lug Width: 11 mm Case Material: Yellow Gold Case Color: Gold Watch
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jean Sybe Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Flip Top Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Dial: white stick 17 Jewel Measurement: watch will fit
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Vintage Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies vintage Rolex yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s. The Ladies Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearls and Diamonds Ladies Watch 1.30 Carat
Located in New York, NY
markers. It is completed with a yellow gold band that opens and closes with a jewelry clasp. This watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gubelin Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearls and Diamonds Ladies Watch 1.30 Carat
Located in New York, NY
markers. It is completed with a yellow gold band that opens and closes with a jewelry clasp. This watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Automatic - Vintage Ladies Watch - Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a vintage Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies' watch with reference
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial 14 Karat Gold Ladies Watch 6551
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Year 1950 circa Movement Automatic Self Wind Gender Ladies Case Material Yellow Gold Case Shape Round
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Omega De Ville Vintage Gold Plated Stainless Steel Quartz Ladies Watch 511.445
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
a stainless steel band that opens and closes with a sliding clasp. The band of this watch has
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantine Vintage Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat Ladies Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful vintage watch by Vacheron Constantine. This timeless creation is crafted in 18k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Piaget 18k Gold Custom Diamond Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 8952 P 31
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Vintage Piaget 18k Gold Custom Diamond Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 8952 P 31. This Timepiece
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage manual Wristwatch, 1950s
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique woman watch. Square case in 18 carats yellow gold. Bracelet made up of circles of gold
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Picard 14k Rose Gold Vintage 1940s Diamond and Ruby Flip Top Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14.24mm 14k rose gold case, plastic protective
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Ornately Engraved Open Face Pendant/Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 18k yellow gold ornately engraved open face pendant/pocket watch (30mm diameter
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1978 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Rolex 25mm Watch Ref. 6719 w/ Rivet Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Winding Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Solid 18k Gold Weight: 55 Grams Case Size (Diameter): 25mm (not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ladies Vintage Cartier Gondole Watch with Diamond Bezel in Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
sleek vintage timepiece for the seasoned watch enthusiast and collector. Specifics: ✔ Brand: Cartier
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Traditional Piaget Diamond Bezel Nugget Mesh 18 Karat Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Very good Conditioned Ladies late 1970's Traditional Piaget watch. A factory set diamond bezel
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Vintage Rolex Date 26mm White Gold Steel White Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1981. No original box and papers.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Very Rare and Unusual Vintage 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ladies Lance Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare & Unusual Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ladies Lanco Watch - Manual winding, 17
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Ladies Vintage Restored Diamond Watch 14 Karat, .20 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Watch Circa 1970's High grade Swiss Quartz Battery Movement. .20ct. natural round
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Omega 1960s Ladies Full 18 Karat Gold
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage ladies Omega full 18kt yellow gold manual winding wristwatch Swizterland Circa 1960's
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, mechanical, 17 Jewel
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Baume Mercier Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Yellow gold oval ring, 18 carats, with spring. Vintage watch of the 50s. Numbered: 20351. Total length of
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Ladies Manual Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold watch from the world renowned classic watchmakers Omega. The
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14K White Gold Vintage Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Media, PA
Exceptional Hamilton Vintage Ladies Wristwatch with VS Diamonds Elegantly Made with Numerous VS
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Mechanical Wind Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1225 Condition: 8 - Good condition Gender: Ladies Age: 1960's Case Size: 15mm Box and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Mechanical Wristwatch, 2000s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W2317 Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Ladies Age: 2000's Cace Diameter: 31 mm Case
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies 6509 • 14K Yellow Gold • Honeycomb Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
*****note this is not a perfect or in very good condition. This watch is more of a collectors watch
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Ladies 18k Yellow Gold w Chased Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A luxurious Rolex watch, crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, featuring an intricate mesh bracelet design
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Omega Ladies Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
17mm Weight: 37.8 grams Vintage watch from 1950-1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Blancpain 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Ladies Dress
By Blancpain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 20mm round 14K white gold case, 0.60cttw diamond
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies 5003
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies 5003 - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K White gold case with
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14k White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K white gold case with
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage 9 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Curb Link Bracelet, 1950s
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage 9kt gold ladies wristwatch. Made by Audax it has a gorgeous vintage 9kt yellow
Category

20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Quartz Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold ( 22 mm ). Champagne dial
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Baume Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Quartz Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold ( 22 mm ). Champagne dial
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Delaneau Ladies Yellow Gold Onyx Vintage Manual Wristwatch, 1960s
By Delaneau
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Box And Papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch Movement: Manual Case: 18k yellow gold Dial: Black Onyx Strap
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Jewel Slide Bracelet Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Torrance, CA
Overview: Elegant vintage slide watch bracelet (circa 1940s), crafted in 14 karat gold. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Villereuse Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage manual Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind, 17 jewels Function: hours, minutes Case: 14x18mm 14k rose gold case
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Ladies Rolex Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage ladies Rolex wristwatch in 18k yellow gold Circa 1960's Reference Number: J3834 Gender
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Ladies Baume Mercier, 18K Yellow gold. Wonderful Statement Piece.
By Baume Mercier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our extremely rare vintage ladies Baume & Mercier features a large 18k yellow gold case with fixed
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gubelin Ladies Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond Vintage Mechanical Wristwatch
By Gubelin
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage Gubelin Ladies 18k rose and yellow gold diamond wristwatch. With 8 emerald cut diamonds VS1
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pery Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage Manual Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Ladies Rose Gold (Diamond/Ruby) Pery watch - Manual winding. Rose gold ( 13 x 25 mm ). Rose
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch Ref 3733
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch Ref 3733 - Manual. 18K Yellow Gold ( 17 mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Boucheron, Vintage 18 Karat Gold Ladies Manual Wristwatch, 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Braintree, GB
Boucheron - Vintage 18K Gold Ladies Manual Wristwatch C.1970's Gender: Ladies Case size (Including
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

LeCoultre Vintage Ladies Platinum Gold and Diamond Mechanical Cocktail Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s LeCoultre Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch, 13.5 M.M> Platinum 2 Piece Case with Diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

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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.