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1970 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens First Generation Cal. 565 Watch - Gold Plated SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1970 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens First Generation Cal. 565 Watch - 18K Gold Plated & Stainless
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Men Watch Ref 1153
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the elegant Extra large Chopard Happy Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Women's Watch, Model
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bernard Schipper 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Tank (Rectangle) Quartz Mens’ Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Dating back to late 1970’s, yet of timeless design this watch is an elegant smart-looking
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rado Diastar Automatic Gold-Tone Rare Dial Men Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
. (without crown) Band Type : Stainless steel - Gold Plated Band Condition : In Excellent condition, With
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold

18k Tiffany and Co Watch. Tiffany Mens Dress White Gold Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
RARE Tiffany and Co Square Watch 18k White Gold Case. Tiffany cal 259 Manual Mechanical movement
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Men’s Vintage Omega 18K Gold Ultra-Slim Dress Watch, Woven Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
A refined men’s vintage Omega dress watch crafted entirely in solid 18k yellow gold and weighing an
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref 1660257 Octagon Gold Plated Mens Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Please view photos carefully Band Size : Total Length Approx. 23 cm Gender: men's Watch Condition: In
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1976 ROLEX DATE (Datejust) Mens 14K Gold Watch "David Beckham" Dial - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1976 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE (Datejust) Mens Watch, "David Beckham" Dial - 14K Gold Gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Genève Ref 1360102 Oversize Cal. 1030 Mens Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
marks Please view photos carefully Band Size : Total Length Approx 23 cm Gender: Men's Watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men s Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Oval Bracelet Watch METAL
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

1973 Omega De Ville Dynamic Vintage Large Mens 18K Gold Plated SS Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1973 OMEGA DE VILLE DYNAMIC Vintage Large Mens 18K Gold Plated & SS Watch - New Old Stock with Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Mens Rose Gold Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Mens Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1978 34 mm Preowned Diamond Dial Reference: 1500 18kt yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Zodiac Ultra Slim 18k Gold 34mm Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1970s Vintage NA130
By Zodiac
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Men's Zodiac manual wind ultra slim dress watch, c.1970s, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Genuine TUDOR Watch. Mens Tudor Prince Oyster Date 9071. SERVICED!
By Tudor
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
and Oiled. Circa 1979 Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. 14k Yellow Gold Bezel. New Genuine
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Zodiac Hermetic Leatherneck Award Mens Watch NOS Vintage In Original Box SALE
By Zodiac
Located in Toronto, CA
Gender: Mens Watch Condition: In Excellent Condition, With Minimal wear and marks .Check the pics watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men s Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial. 1973. Men's wristwatch, original steel bracelet, plexiglass
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1024 34mm Gold Capped Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA545B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex's "Golden Egg", Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.1024 gold-capped automatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1024 34mm Gold Capped Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA545
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex's "Golden Egg", Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.1024 gold-capped
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 18k gold automatic, c.1970s, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 36mm CRYSTAL : Acrylic BAND TYPE : Leather BAND LENGTH : 21cm including the watch GENDER : Men
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 18k gold automatic, c.1970s, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch GENDER : Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Chronograph 176007 Gold Capped Mens 1970s 39mm Automatic RA677
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 39mm CRYSTAL : Acrylic BAND TYPE : Leather BAND LENGTH : 21cm including the watch GENDER : Men
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Chronograph 176007 Gold Capped Mens 1970s 39mm Automatic RA677
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CRYSTAL : Acrylic BAND TYPE : Leather BAND LENGTH : 21cm including the watch GENDER : Men's Watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA520B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual 16014 Datejust
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA520
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Electronic F300 38mm Mens Day Date Gold Capped 1970s RA580
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Omega Constellation Electronic f300 Hz gold-capped men's watch, c.1973, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Zodiac SST 36000 REF.863 9713114 Rare Ox-Blood Red Vignette Dial Automatic MEN
By Zodiac
Located in Toronto, CA
Approx 19 cm Gender: Mens Watch Condition: In Excellent Condition, With Minimal Time Stocking wear and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
21cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition. A timeless icon, Men's 18k white gold & stainless
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA591B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust in 18k yellow gold and stainless
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Automatic Vintage RA591
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
World icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA594B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic with 18k white gold bezel, c
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA594
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic in 18k white gold and stainless
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic with Rolex's iconic linen dial, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA592B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust automatic with 18k yellow gold bezel
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA592
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust automatic in 18k yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA393B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic Swiss 1970s RA393
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated Bulova Accutron Men s Watch
By Bulova
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-pwned 37mm diameter battery operated Watch is in good working condition and it
Category

Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1970s Zenith XL-Tronic Gold-Plated/ Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
By Zenith
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Vintage Gold Plated/ Stainless Steel back watch is working and running well with its swift
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Day-Date President 1803 Wide Boy Yellow Gold Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
crocodile grain calfskin strap. Caliber 1556 automatic self-winding movement. Circa 1970. This watch is
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Mens Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Mens Automatic Watch 36MM
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Longines Gold-Plated Men s Mechanical Watch w/ Aftermarket Band Cal. 528
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines Gold-Plated Men's Mechanical Watch w/ Aftermarket Band Cal. 528 Mov #528-SWSS Movement
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Piaget 13434 A6 Men s Automatic 18k White Gold Watch Silver Dial
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget 13434 A6 Men's Automatic 18k White Gold Watch Silver Dial 32mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

1974 Bulova Accutron Men s Gold-Plated Watch with Tuning Fork Movement 2110
By Accutron
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Distance = 36 mm Thickness = 11 mm Gold plating on bezel is rubbing off near 12 and 6 o'clock Back of Watch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

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Mens Gold Watch 1970 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact mens gold watch 1970 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Finding an appealing mens gold watch 1970 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Piaget and Patek Philippe each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A mens gold watch 1970 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4, is particularly popular. 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. Finding a mens gold watch 1970 for sale for men should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Mens Gold Watch 1970?

The price for a mens gold watch 1970 starts at $234 and tops out at $24,358 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,116.

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.