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Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Nephrite Jade Large Bracelet Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An early 1970's Piaget 18k yellow gold wide bracelet watch with lapis and nephrite jade rectangular
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust automatic Wristwatch Ref 179178
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rolex lady's 18k yellow gold Datejust estate wristwatch, Ref. 179178, 26mm, circa 2001, mother of
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Stone Dial Santos Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Rare and Unique 18k Yellow Gold Santos Octagonal Watch by Cartier, Circa Mid 1980's. Original
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Submariner Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16613
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
luminous hour markers. BRACELET : Rolex Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow gold oyster bracelet - Rolex
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Jubilee Diamond Dial Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Day-Date - 18238 CASE : Rolex 18K Yellow Gold - 36mm BEZEL : Rolex 18K
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Day-Date - 18238 CASE : Rolex 18K Yellow Gold - 36mm BEZEL : Rolex 18K
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Submariner Wristwatch Ref 116613
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Yellow Gold Unidirectional Rotatable 60-minute Graduated. Scratch Resistant Blue Cerachrom Insert
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Necklace Bracelet Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Nashville, TN
Piaget 18KY Lapis Lazuli necklace/ bracelet watch. Watch has a textured bezel and an oval Lapis
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Blue Ceramic Wristwatch Ref 116613
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Yellow Gold Unidirectional Rotatable 60-minute Graduated. Scratch Resistant Blue Cerachrom Insert
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Black Ceramic Wristwatch Ref 116613
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Yellow gold unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated. Scratch resistant Cerachrom insert in
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Baume Mercier Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial and Bezel Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mother of pearl diamond dial and bezel 18 Karat yellow gold Baume Mercier wrist watch. Woven
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Reverso Quartz Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso wristwatch, 18ct Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel band A square white dial
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Ref 178271 SS/18K RG Midsize Mother of Pearl B P, circa 2008
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Featuring a 31mm SS/18K rose gold case with fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, and signed rose gold screw down
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Albino Galvanized Cappucino Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1607
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
amazing. Case In 18K gold, bark finish bezel Movement Rolex, self winding caliber 1570 Dial
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold King Midas Tiger s Eye Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
From Early 1970's Features a Solid Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Integrated Bracelet with Graduated Links Case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

Rolex yellow Gold Stainless Steel Air King Precision Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, classic fluted bezel, stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold jubilee bracelet, 21 links, 6.75 inch
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jubilee Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Timepiece...Stainless and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jubilee Rolex Wristwatch 1985, Serial No
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller White Gold Case Ivory Dial 326939
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Sky-Dweller watch features a 42mm 18K white gold case, bidirectional rotatable ring command
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chrono 42mm W301970M
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph in 18k yellow gold with black rubber center links. Auto w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER TANK AMERICAINE Chrono
By Cartier
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
This large 18Karat white gold Cartier Chrono measures 45mm x 26mm and weighs 155.5 Grams. The
Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Vermeil Raymond Weil Ladies Wristwatch
By Raymond Weil
Located in Westfield, NJ
Raymond Weil Ladies 18K 10 micron vermeil finish. Model Number 9946, Serial Number S06231. Links
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Vintage Rolex Datejust, Black Diamond Dial, 18 Karat Bezel on Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
the hour markers (slight dial patina at 10 o'clock). There is an 18kt white gold fluted style bezel
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Special Edition Cartier Panthere Mini Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
18 karat yellow gold flexible link bracelet accented by thirteen (13) diamond set flowers {each
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra Thin 26586IP.OO.1240IP.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
: Brushed bue with blue counters, applied indexes ad Royal Oak 18K white gold hands luminescent STRAP
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Gubelin 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Mystery Watch Bangle Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Roma, IT
Gubelin diamond and yellow gold 18 Karats concealed watch bracelet with 16 diamonds carats 0.75
Category

Antique 1660s Swiss Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lady Bracelet Diamond Concealed Watch by Blancpain, 18k Gold and Platinum, 1970
By Blancpain
Located in PARIS, FR
Lady bracelet diamond watch by Blancpain in 18 karats white gold and platinum. This rare bracelet
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cober square links 36 brilliant cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
This is a handmade design bracelet with square links made of 18 carat yellow gold. In the bracelet
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Links Victorian 18 Karat Solid Gold 42.3 Grams, European, 1860
Located in Napoli, IT
Rarest 18 KT solid gold links Originally made as watch chain turns into a stunning antique gold
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Wide Vintage White and Yellow 18K Gold Buckle Chain Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
This beautiful vintage 18 karat gold ring has accurate and elegant look! The wide band of the ring
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Artisan Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

H.Ajoomal Mother Baby Elephant Necklace in Rose Yellow 18k Gold Diamonds
By H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Mumbai, IN
rose gold & pave diamond accents . customizable in other colors of gold . Link chain with adjustable
Category

2010s Indian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Matte Collapsible Link Ring
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7mm wide 18k white gold Brushed matte finish large links High polished finish smaller center links
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 18ct Two Tone Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, 16.5” Circa 1905
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
- 16.7g   HALLMARK - Marked ’18’ and anchor assay for Birmingham tested throughout as 18ct gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Two-Tone Matte Collapsible Link Ring
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7mm wide 18k white gold larger links in a brushed matte finish 18k rose gold smaller center links
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jacques L enfant for Georges L enfant Gold Bracelet, Paris, circa 1950
By Georges L Enfant
Located in New York, NY
interlocking links of polished gold and textured gold; in 18-karat gold, with French assay marks • Maker's
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Matte Collapsible Link Ring
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7mm wide 18k white gold larger links in a brushed matte finish 18k yellow gold smaller center links
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Carbon Fiber Collapsible Link Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6.5mm wide 18k White Gold link ring featuring Carbon Fiber hand-wound center and a satin finish on
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

H.Ajoomal Butterfly Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Cable Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Mumbai, IN
From our "Jungles & Oceans Collection" A cable wire Yellow Gold Bracelet With Butterfly Shaped
Category

2010s Indian Artist Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold On Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster , GB
in 18ct Yellow Gold. The chain is complete with a hinged clasp at the end which may have been used
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold on Silver Link Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold and stamped with a cross on each side. The chain is complete with a large
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

H.Ajoomal Butterfly Necklace in Lapis Lazuli or Mother of Pearl with Diamonds
By H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Mumbai, IN
lazuli in yellow 18k gold with a delicate link chain. Links to adjust size at the rear, fits well
Category

2010s Indian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lanieres Allongee 18 Karat Gold Diamond Case Quartz Watch W15364W3
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Cartier Lanieres Allongee 18K White Gold Diamond Case Quartz Watch •MODEL NO: W15364W3 •REFERENCE
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Concord Saratoga SL 16-36-275 18K Stainless Steel Diamond Women s Quartz Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant watch by Concord Watch is crafted in a combination of 18k gold and stainless steel. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane, AU
Cartier Santos Demoiselle 18k Yellow Gold Midsize Watch- Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (26mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Vintage 18k Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
18k yellow gold, the elegant watch has a small circular face, which features thin, long lines which
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Verdura 18k Gold Diamond Curb-Link Bracelet Watch
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your style with the timeless elegance of the Verdura 18 karat yellow gold diamond curb-link
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extremely Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Pyramid 18k Gold Watch 19028
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Pyramid 18k Gold Watch 19028 - Quartz; quick-set; sapphire
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panther Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Panther Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (22mm x 30mm ). Ivory
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold La Strada Diamond Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold La Strada Diamond Watch For Women. Quartz movement, arched rectangular
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Américaine 20MM Watch 18k Diamond
By Cartier
Located in US
Cartier 18 K white gold and diamond Américaine watch. Circular grained crown set with faceted
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise 28mm 18K Gold Automatic with Date Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise automatic watch in 18K Yellow gold featuring a 28mm rectangular case with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Granat Bros Platinum and 18k White Gold Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage ladies platinum wristwatch with 18k white gold link-style bracelet. With 73 round settings
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Panthère Steel 18K Gold Three Row Gold Quartz Women s Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
gold and stainless steel links, offers a sophisticated two-tone design. Watch is in good condition
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Alveare Gold Watch Gold Dial
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
circumference x 5/8" HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, 750, Fabrique en Suisse A chic Bulgari Alveare 18k gold watch with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 35mm Automatic Factory Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 35mm Automatic Factory Dial Watch This classic Cartier Pasha
Category

20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.00Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Longines Cocktail Watch - Contemporary
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine contemporary quartz diamond cocktail watch made by Longines has been crafted in 18k
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Constellation Manhattan Mini Watch - 18K Gold Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. OMEGA Ladies Constellation Manhattan Mini Watch - 18K Gold & Stainless Steel
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1820
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1820 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (20mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Watch 18k Gold Watch Links For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of watch 18k gold watch links for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 577 vintage examples as well as 177 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of watch 18k gold watch links bearing Modern or Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany Co. and Rossella Ugolini are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 142, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut watch 18k gold watch links and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our watch 18k gold watch links for sale are for women, but there are 361 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Watch 18k Gold Watch Links?

Prices for watch 18k gold watch links can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $126,500, while watch 18k gold watch links, on average, fetch $4,453.

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 Watch 18k Gold Watch Links
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    On a watch, 18K gold means that the watch features genuine gold. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The high gold content gives the metal an attractive color, while the alloy metals add strength to increase its durability. An 18-karat gold watch may be solid gold or gold-filled, which means it is primarily another metal that the watchmaker finished with a thin layer of 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that 18K gold is good for watches. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The amount of gold makes the color of the alloy, whether it's white, yellow or rose, rich and visually appealing. At the same time, the addition of alloy metals increases the strength of the gold material. Explore a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A 14-karat gold-filled watch is a watch made primarily out of base metals and then finished with a thin layer of gold. The term 14-karat refers to a gold alloy that is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. Compared to solid gold watches, gold-filled timepieces are typically more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex has made watches of 14k gold in the past. While 18k gold is now standard for most watches and jewelry, including Rolex watches, there are popular models of Rolex watches from its past line-ups that were made of 14k gold. Find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.