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Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Automatic Large Tank Francaise Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic Cartier 18k Gold White & Diamond Automatic Large Tank Francaise Watch. Features 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Extremely Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Pyramid Birch Burlwood 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

Patek Philippe Tegolino Manual Wind 18K Gold Gubelin Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
features a solid 18K yellow gold rectangular case with an integrated bracelet in polished woven links
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

CARTIER Ladies Gold Bracelet Watch.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Paris 18 karat yellow gold ladies bracelet watch. Circa 1967. Signed on the dial with
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Steel Wimbledon Grey Dial Mens Watch 126303GYRO
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Like New Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Slate Dial Automatic Men's Watch 126303GYRO
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k 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

Cartier Santos Demoiselle Steel 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W25066Z6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
gold toned links. This watch comes with original box and papers. It ships worldwide and backed by a one
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Vintage Men s Cartier Galbee 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 18k yellow gold. This classy watch features a Swiss-made, automatic self-winding movement that is
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Oval Open Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
18K gold by Chopard. The stylized yin-yang motif links culminate in an elegantly elongated oval
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 36mm 18K Gold Champagne Dial Watch 17013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1978. the band has minor slack. and cut on the links due to age. some
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther Ladies Watch WF3254B9 1280
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther Ladies Watch WF3254B9 1280 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold with diamonds
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Watch W50003N2 1821
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Watch W50003N2 1821 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men s 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

1900s Antique Yellow Gold Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1900's 18k yellow gold watch chain; part of our diverse antique
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar 18k Rose Gold Watch IW502213
By IWC
Located in Dallas, TX
IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar 18k Rose Gold 42 mm Watch IW502213 - Automatic, sapphire crystal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Ebel Classic Wave Wrist Watch Stainless Steel 18K Gold Bezel 51624897
By Ebel
Located in Dearborn, MI
Ladies Ebel Classic Wave Wrist Watch Stainless Steel 18K Gold Bezel 51624897 Genuine Ebel Wrist
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Piaget Automatic 18k Gold 32mm Cushion Texture Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) Watchmaker: Piaget Movement: Automatic - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid 18k White Gold Case Width: 32mm (not
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Piaget Automatic 18k Gold 32mm Cushion Texture Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) Watchmaker: Piaget Movement: Automatic - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid 18k White Gold Case Width: 32mm (not
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco 1920s Platinum 18K Gold 1.1ctw Diamond Geometric Engraved Swiss Watch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
: 6.25mm Hallmarks: case and diamond links test as platinum, strap stamped ‘18K’ (18 karat gold), circa
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Omega Constellation 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Diamond Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A refined ladies Omega Constellation timepiece, crafted in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. The
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

1985 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16013 Champagne Jubilee 18K Yellow Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Weight: 102.05 Grams 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The metals were tested
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold and Diamond "Cougar" Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond watch, Cartier. The quartz movement “Cougar” watch with a
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Baume Mercier Riviera 18K Gold Steel White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 5220.038
By Baume Mercier
Located in New York, NY
gold plated links. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. It ships
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cuff Watch with Diamond Face and Bezel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Diamond Face and Bezel The circular dial pavé-set with single
Category

1990s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Cougar 26MM 887907 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight:  65.86
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies 2-Tone Datejust 67193 Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. ROLEX Ladies 2-Tone Datejust 67193 Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel & Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Parentesi Diamond Gold Cuff Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic and rare vintage Bulgari Parentesi 18 carat yellow gold watch is composed of sculpted
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 18K Gold Steel Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch W69007Z3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. The full amount of links. No original box and paper are included
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Steel

Rolex Bark President Day-Date Men s 18k Gold Watch 18248
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Bark President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18248 - Automatic winding; Double quick-set
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Bark President Day-Date Men s 18k Gold Watch 18248
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Bark President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18248 - Automatic winding; Double quick-set
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bueche Girod Tigers Eye 18k Gold 2.64ctw Marquise Diamond Oval Wrist Watch Y9802
By Bueche Girod
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classy, vintage, ladies' Bueche-Girod wrist watch is mounted in its original solid 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bueche Girod Tigers Eye 18k Gold 2.64ctw Marquise Diamond Oval Wrist Watch Y9802
By Bueche Girod
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classy, vintage, ladies' Bueche-Girod wrist watch is mounted in its original solid 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Polo 80564 K81 Ladies Quartz Watch in 18K Gold with Opal Dial
By Piaget
Located in Media, PA
Title: Piaget Polo 80564 K81 Ladies Quartz Watch in 18K Gold with Black Opal Dial & Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Rolex Retro Rose Gold Oversized Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional example of a mid-century Rolex creation made of 18 karat rose gold, this highly
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mark Cross Gold Watch with White Dial
By Mark Cross
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold 24mm Mark Cross watch featuring a quartz movement, diamond bezel, white dial and
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Omega Speedmaster 57 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 331.20.42.51.02.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Omega Speedmaster 18k Yellow Gold Steel Automatic Men's Watch 331.20.42.51.02.001
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget Protocole 18k White Gold Diamond Dial Bracelet Quartz Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and luxurious ladies' Piaget "Protocole" wrist watch features a 19.70mm wide solid 18k
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mark Cross Gold Watch with Pearl Dial
By Mark Cross
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold 24mm Mark Cross watch featuring a quartz movement, diamond bezel, champagne dial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain 1891
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The Albert chain is composed of oval links, each individually struck
Category

Antique 1890s British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Manual Dress Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
Winding / 18 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Florentine Finish with Solid Gold Baton Markers / Solid Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 1910s Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in 18k yellow gold. The Albert chain is composed of oval curb links, each individually struck with
Category

Vintage 1910s British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men s Watch
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
wrist at minimum, 19.5cm at maximum Clasp : Double-fold clasp Clasp material : 18 k yellow gold Clasp
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER LONDON JAEGER LECOULTRE 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch 1960s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier London Jaeger LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s Vintage Here
Category

Vintage 1960s English Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Steel Panthere Vendome Ladies Watch 3 Gold Bar
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
size - links can be removed 29mm steel case with 18K yellow gold bezel Champagne roman dial. Date at
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1900s Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive 18 karat yellow gold fetter and ring double Albert watch chain
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Mens/Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Watch WB7057K2 248
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Mens/Ladies 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch WB7057K2 2483 - Automatic with
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS brushed gold link watch bracelet.
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold watch bracelet. The bracelet is composed of brushed yellow gold links. The
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 2.75 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch 1909
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.75 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, platinum set watch
Category

Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 1970 s Tiger Eye Oval Link Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bracelet watch by Piaget made of 18 karat yellow gold and tiger#s eye, circa 1970s. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Double Albert Watch Chain in Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
curb links, each individually struck with the marks for 18k gold (crown 18). The chain is fitted to
Category

Vintage 1910s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref 4700/51J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Nautilus Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref 4700/51J - Quartz. Nautilus. 18k yellow
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Speedmaster 57 18k Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Watch 331.20.42.51.01.002
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Omega Speedmaster 18k Rose Gold Steel Automatic Men's Watch 331.20.42.51.01.002. This
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Wimbledon 18k Everose Gold Steel Dial Mens Watch 126331GYRJ
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Fully Stickered Rolex Datejust 41mm Wimbledon 18k Everose Gold Steel Dial Men's Watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet, 18k White Gold, Diamond Index Hands Cobra Watch, C.1970
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Paris, FR
Superb and rare Audemars Piguet Cobra watch entirely in 18-carat white gold (84.4 grams) with navy
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Datejust Wimbledon 18k Everose Gold Steel Dial Mens Watch 126331GYRJ
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn partially Stickered Rolex Datejust 41mm Wimbledon 18k Everose Gold Steel Dial Men's Watch
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Retro Diamond and Rose Gold Watch/Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Swiss Retro 18 karat rose gold bracelet covered watch with diamonds by Rolex. The hinged watch
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.