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Longines Flyback Chronograph Cal 30CH 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1947 Oversize
By Longines
Located in Boston, MA
width, made from 18k rose gold. The case features dramatic spider style lugs with a mid century flare
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1940s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Omega 1952 De Luxe Ref. 3946 – 18KT Rose Gold, Silver Patina Dial
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Omega De Luxe wristwatch circa 1952, featuring a 23 x 27mm 18KT rose gold barrel-shaped
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Mid-20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Rose Gold and Steel Bubble Back with RareThunderbird Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Steel & Solid Rose Gold Thunderbird Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Clebar 18Kt Rose Gold Art Deco Chronograph circa 1940 s with Original Dial
By Clebar
Located in Long Beach, CA
this model in 18Kt. Rose Gold. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn all the times for all
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
addition) Bracelet : Custom 10K Rose Gold Filled Jubilee Band (This band will fit up to a 7 inch wrist
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1970s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust MOP Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless
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1970s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic Case Size: 36mm
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1960s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Rolex Early Datejust Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial from 1950
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel and Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black MOP Diamond Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless
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1970s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Zenith 60s Silver Dial Rose Gold Hour Marker Manual Wind 34mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
and 18mm lug width. It's on an aftermarket brown lizard leather strap. Time only. Matching rose
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1960s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 Diameter MOVEMENT
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Omega Rose Gold and Steel Constellation with Original Black Dial from 1950 s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
the signed Omega Rose Gold Crown. Our finest watchmaker has just given this watch a factory quality
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Mixed Metal

Aerotel 18Kt. Rose Gold Set of Four New Old Stock Art Deco Chronographs
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
rare machined rose gold bezel as well as a rare dial design. This watch has been in a vault for many
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
: Manual winding Case: 18 kt. Rose gold, Diameter 35.5 mm thickness 10.6 mm, Dial: Honeycomb dial with
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1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Steel and White Gold Datejust with Unusual Black Dial Rose Batons, Early 1
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Markers / Rose Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator Strap / Regular Length WARRANTY
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14k Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

1965 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Riveted Stretch Oyster Ref. 1807
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
The elusive 1807 in Pink Gold Among vintage Rolex watches, the dial is usually the centerpiece of
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1960s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Pink Love - It is known that the majority of all 1803s has been produced in yellow gold and
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1960s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Patek Philippe 5050R 18K Pink Gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Patek Philippe 5050R Retrograde Perpetual Calendar 18K rose gold case with an 18K rose
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1990s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Vintage Gents 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial 5048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Vintage Gents Wristwatch, original silver dial with
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20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Universal Genève Pink Gold Uni-Compax wristwatch Ref 124103, circa 1950s
By Universal Genève
Located in Firenze, IT
18K pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer. Three-body
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1950s Swiss Retro Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1940s Rolex Unisex Square Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 18ct rose gold unisex Rolex watch. The dial is a cream colour with gold hands and
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1940s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
with rose gold hands and roman numeral indices at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The watch features the 'Rolex
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1940s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

La Nouvelle Bague watch in 18K gold, enamel and diamonds
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Perugia, IT
La Nouvelle Bague watch in 18K gold, fire enamel and brilliant-cut diamonds. Swiss-made quartz movement. Enameled dial with "soleil" finish pink-orange color Case width 22 mm Total l...
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1990s Italian Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

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

1970s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Wrist Watch Perpetual Super Precision Ref. 4645 Rose Gold with Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Milan, IT
Case: Squared shape, 30 mm in rose gold, snap on back, curved glass Dial: black, curved with
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1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Record Watch Co. 18 Karat Rose Gold Case, 1950s
By Record Watch Co
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage Record 18k Rose Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Rose Color Arabic
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1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Rolex Wrist Watch “Flying Saucer” Ref. 9522 18 Carat Yellow Gold Rose Dial
By Rolex
Located in Milan, IT
Case: 36mm Circular case in 18 kt yellow gold with “flying saucer” shape, engraved bezel and hooded
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1960s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold IWC Watch Bracelet
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18K rose gold International watch Compagnie large bracelet mysterious watch, made with nine gold
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1960s Swiss Post-War Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Panerai Radiomir PAM395 in rose gold 45mm Manual watch
By Panerai
Located in Surfside, FL
Radiomir PAM395 watch on a Leather strap with a 18k rose gold Deployant buckle. This Panerai watch has a 45
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20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Lucien Picard Lady s Rose and Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Lucien Picard lady's 14k rose and yellow gold bracelet watch. Featuring a 17-jewel movement, a gilt
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1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Bulova 14k Rose Gold Dress Watch with Diamonds Rubies
By Bulova
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase. 14k rose gold case with
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20th Century American Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1960s Rose Gold-Plated Automatic Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage rose gold plated hand-winding watch is in good working condition
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1960s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Tissot 14k Rose Gold Visodate Seaster Automatic Men s Watch 27B.621
By Tissot
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tissot 14k Rose Gold Visodate Seaster Automatic Men's Watch 27B.621 Movement #27B.621 Case #N
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1960s Swiss Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Doxa Men s Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Rose Gold Doxa Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #DOXA103 Case #1036514 Serial
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1950s Swiss Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V/000R-B127 Auto Watch 18k Rose Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Leather strap with a plaque tang buckle. This Vacheron
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20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Paul Ditisheim Solvil 14 Karat Rose Gold Tank Watch Vintage, 1940s
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Lafayette, LA
Paul Ditisheim Solvil 14K Rose Gold Tank Watch Vintage 1940's Rare 1940’s two-tone 14K rose and
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Breitling Premier Men s Rose Gold Watch, circa 1945, Ref 593236-790
By Breitling
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: Men's wrist watch Condition: excellent condition Do you wish for a
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Doxa 14k Rose Gold Anti-Magnetic Automatic Watch w/ Black Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Doxa 14k Rose Gold Anti-Magnetic Automatic Watch w/ Black Leather Band Movement #113-11 1/2 Case
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1950s Swiss Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band
By IWC
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band Caliber 89 Case #1725596
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1960s American Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #512842 Case
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Coultre Rose Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
“Le-Coultre” 18k pink gold and diamond watch. The bracelet is heavily woven in gold, ending in 32
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1940s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Water Resistant Calatrava Rose Gold Watch Circa 1949
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Calatrava in 18K Rose gold, Arabic numeral dial, water
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1940s Swiss Contemporary Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Doxa 14k Rose Gold Hand-Winding Anti-Magnetic Watch w/ Date Movement #111
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Doxa 14k Rose Gold Hand-Winding Anti-Magnetic Watch w/ Date Movement #111 Movement #111 Case
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1960s Swiss Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Geneve Men s Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Geneve Men's Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #Alause Rose
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Chase N/A NA in rose Gold with a White dial 29mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Chase in 14k rose gold with white dial set with applied Arabic hour markers on a leather
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1940s Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Rose Gold Concealed Dial Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Verona, IT
18k rose gold Patek Philippe concealed dial bracelet watch, made in the 1940s. Pink dial with
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1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

14k Rose Gold Doxa Hand-Winding Watch w/ Unique Patina Dial Black Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Rose Gold Doxa Hand-Winding Watch w/ Unique Patina Dial Black Leather Band Movement #ETA.1147
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1950s Russian Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Omega 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1951
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1951 Vintage Omega 18k Rose Gold watch with Original Two Tone Shades of Gold/Champagne Waffle
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1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Vintage Omega 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1944
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Omega 18k Rose Gold watch with Silver Dial with Applied Rose Roman Numerals III, IX
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1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Unique Paul Ditishein Hidden Rose Gold and Ruby Watch
Located in New York, NY
“Paul Ditishein” Ladies Hidden Watch Bracelet. Pink gold and decorated with 3.4ct of rubies and
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1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Rose Gold Tonneau shaped Large ladies watch. Circa 1996
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Paris Rose Gold Tonneau, Rare #44 of production. The watch measures 39 x 21mm (without
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1990s French Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Breitling Chronomat 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1945
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1945 Vintage Breitling Chronomat 217012 Ref. 769 18k Rose Gold watch with Two Tone Black and Silver
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1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Berthoud Women s Hand-Winding 18k Rose Gold Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Berthoud Women's Hand-Winding 18k Rose Gold Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #970 Case #305775.941.2
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

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Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rose gold wrist watches vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 136 vintage or 15 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect rose gold wrist watches vintage may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rose gold wrist watches vintage over the years, but those made by Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose gold wrist watches vintage can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. When shopping for a rose gold wrist watches vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage?

On average, a rose gold wrist watches vintage at 1stDibs sells for $3,946, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $89,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.