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Mens Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss RA517B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16014 Datejust
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
20cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition. Timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold and
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Datejust Ref 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss RA486
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GENDER : Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s Vintage RA483
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic classic from Rolex, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s Vintage RA483
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

1972 Rolex Zephyr 1512 Men s Watch Steel 14K Yellow Gold #15772
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1972 Rolex Zephyr Men's Watch Model: 1512 Serial: 2963622 This vintage men's rolex is set in
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Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Longines Men s Watch 18k Gold, 1970
By Longines
Located in Montreal, QC
Longines 18k gold men's watch circa 1970, cal706, case 35mm excluding crown. White silver dial, 17
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Automatic 14k Gold Men s Watch
By Longines
Located in Montreal, QC
Longines Automatic 14k Yellow gold men's watch in working order. The gold mark is on the back, the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 1970 s Blue Square Dial Manual Ladies Mens Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Fine 1970's Patek Philippe Wrist Watch. Suitable for both men and women. Movement: 18J, manual
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Deville Automatic Mens Watch 9ct Gold
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Introducing this vintage Omega Deville Automatic Mens Watch in 9ct Gold. A symbol of classic
Category

Vintage 1970s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Girard Perregaux Men’s 17 Jewel Gold Vintage Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Girard Perregaux 17 Jewel 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Watch, Swiss made. This is a lovely and rare
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 7002 Gold Filled Automatic Presentation Watch 1970s RJC119
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex ref.7002 automatic 14k gold-filled Presentation Watch watch, c.1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

VAN CLEEF ARPELS PIAGET 18k Yellow Gold Watch Circa 1970s Men s Size
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Piaget 18k Hammered Yellow Gold Watch Men's Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1974 Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Golden Ellipse 3644 Men s Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 1974 Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Golden Ellipse This authentic Patek Philippe men
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Classic Dress 1960160 Call 1342 Date Mens Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
view photos carefully Band Size : Total Length Approx. 23 cm Gender: men's Watch Condition: In Pre
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1974 Audemars Piguet "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K White Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1974 AUDEMARS PIGUET "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K White Gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Mens Bucherer 18k Solid Gold Date Automatic Dress Watch 1970s Vintage RA452
By Bucherer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Bucherer date automatic, c.1970s, in excellent, immaculate
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Day-Date Cal. 1020 Automatic Men’s Watch Ref. 1660188
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Caliber 1020 movement. The watch features a warm golden-brown sunburst dial with applied gold-tone
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Patek Philippe Calatrava Blue Dial Vintage Mens Watch 3468/5 18 Karat White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Calatrava Blue Dial Vintage Mens Watch 3468/5 18 Karat White Gold . Manual-winding
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cellini 3833 18k White Gold Mens 1970s 32mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA632
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
including the watch GENDER : Mens Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Hand-Wind Watch 3544-1
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava 33 mm 18k White Gold Silver Dial Hand-wind Men's Watch 3544-1. The
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova M5 Silver Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Leather Self Winding Mens Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
on movement functionality. Approx wrist fit is Adjustable and case diameter 33 mm. This watch is pre
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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 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

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1024 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1970s Vintage RA375
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's Rolex Ref.1024 Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1972. Verified
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Mens Baume Mercier Baumatic 18k Solid Gold Date Automatic 1970s Vintage RA436
By Baume Mercier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Baume & Mercier Baumatic date automatic, c.1970s, in excellent
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Patek Philippe Geneve 3519 18k Gold Hand Wind with Paper 1970s RA370
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Patek Philippe Geneve Ref 3519 manual wind dress watch, c
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA335
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust automatic, 18k white gold bezel, c.1976, all
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Men s Datejust Ref 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA317
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1625 Turn-O
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Audemars Piguet Geneve 18k Solid Gold Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind 1970s RA537
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious iconic grail, Men's 18K solid gold Audemars Piguet Geneve ultra-thin manual wind dress
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Mens Rolex Cellini Ref 4113 27mm 18k Solid Gold 1970s Vintage Luxury RA386
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Cellini ref.4113 manual wind dress watch, c.1976, in
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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

Mens Rolex Cellini Geneve Ref 3806 32mm 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1970s RA474
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18K solid gold Rolex Cellini 3806 manual wind dress watch, c.1974, in
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

ROLEX 18K Men s Gold Cellini 4084 Hand-Wind, circa 1976 Swiss Luxury LV691BLK
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, men's midsize 18k white gold Rolex Cellini 4084 hand-wind, c.1976. Verified
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA170B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k gold and stainless steel automatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RJC172
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1601
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
LENGTH : 21cm including the watch GENDER : Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k 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
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Rolex 18 Karat Gold Buckley Dial Day-Date Ref. 1803 Men s Wristwatch, circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
see on this dial. It has a pleasing gold background with large black roman numbers. This watch is
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Classic 1970-1979 Reference 4084 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
watch for you up to 8,3 inches age: ca. 1970-1979 All our jewellery comes with a certificate appraisal
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Corum Vintage ETA 2824 3adj Men s Yellow Gold Watch
By Corum
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
2824 3adj Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: Corum Box Dial: Gold/Champagne Baton Glass: Plexiglass
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox 34290 Men s Gold-Plated Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 34290 Age: 22-09-1977 Gender: Men Complete With: Jaeger-LeCoultre Box & Guarantee Dial: Silver
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Audemars Piguet Classic 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Men’s Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Audemars Piuet Signed Audemars Piguet 750 Swiss Made 5263 71779 Mechanical 18 carat white gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Cellini 5112 18 Karat Gold Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini 5112 Vintage Men Watch. 32 mm 18k yellow gold case. Silver dial with gold hands and
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men White Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men s White Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men s White Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men White Gold Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men White Gold Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1976 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men White Gold Stainless Steel 18K Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 36mm Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men White Gold Stainless Steel 18K Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 36mm Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

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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.