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Rolex Day Date President 1803 Buckley Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 3841*** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date Green Dial 118138
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 36mm Day-Date in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a desirable green dial and fluted bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date Albilad Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Day-Date 36mm crafted in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with a
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18K Yellow Gold Gold Dial 1803 Automatic Watch, 1962
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
stamped 1803 Dial: Good Condition Gold Dial along with matching hands Bracelet: None, w/Leather Strap
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date Vintage Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 6611B
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 36 mm 1956 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 1960's Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a gold dial, gold hour hands, 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch itself is a genuine Rolex
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18238 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch itself is a genuine Rolex
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch itself is a genuine Rolex
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36m Fluted Bezel Silver Dial Unisex
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch itself is a genuine Rolex
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Silver Diamond Face
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch itself is a genuine Rolex
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811 - Automatic winding; 26 jewels
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 18K YG Yellow Gold Silver Wideboy Dial 1803 Automatic Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Condition Gold Wideboy Dial with matching hands Bracelet: None, w/ Leather Strap Accessories: None, Watch
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Date , reference 1500 features a gold case (34mm) with beautiful lightly
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6624 30mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s RA456
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6624 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6624 30mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s RA456
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Midsize 18k solid gold Rolex ref.6624 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Solid 14k Gold Automatic 1960s RA496
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious iconic classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA264B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic luxury, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Solid 14k Gold Automatic 1960s RA496B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Luxurious icon, 14k solid gold Rolex Men's
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA264
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1968, all
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA521
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A timeless icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA489B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket suede leather strap and buckle. Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA490B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A timeless icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA490
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket suede leather strap and buckle. An Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA489
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket pink Italian leather strap and buckle. Iconic Men's 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA488
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket pink Italian leather strap and buckle. Iconic Men's 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA521B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA488B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.16013 Datejust
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA397P
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA397
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare classic, Men's Rolex ref.5701 Air King Date with 14k gold bezel automatic, c.1967, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare classic, Men's Rolex ref.5701 Air King Date with 14k gold bezel automatic, c.1967, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 18k Gold SS 36mm Automatic 1980s NA108
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RJC189B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1601
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RA170
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
aftermarket croc leather strap. A timeless icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RJC189
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
aftermarket croc leather strap. An iconic classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s RA526B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Timeless classic, Rolex
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s RA526
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Timeless classic, Rolex
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Computer Dial Automatic 1980s RA524
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Computer Dial Automatic 1980s RA524
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013 18k SS 36mm Linen Dial Automatic 1980s NA108B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Ref 16013 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA395B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA396B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. A luxurious classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA395
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. A luxurious classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss NA103R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather suede strap. Luxurious classic, Men's 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss NA106
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. Iconic luxury, Men's 18k gold & stainless
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss NA103
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. Iconic luxury, Men's 18k gold & stainless
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Vintage NA106G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA399G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A luxurious classic, Men's 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA399
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1802
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
yellow with smooth bezel. Movement Automatic, Rolex caliber 1556. Dial Matte black, gold and white
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Automatic) Age Group: Adult Water Resistance Rating: 100 m (10 ATM) Model: Day-Date Display: Analog Serial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date '5 Serial' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Features: Date Indicator, Day Indicator, Gold Bezel, Roman Numerals, Sapphire Crystal, Swiss Made, Swiss
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date President Confetti Dial Automatic Watch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Watch from the 1960s Beautiful Factory Brown Velvet Confetti Dial
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold Leather Strap For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rolex day date yellow gold leather strap you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 274 antique edition and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex day date yellow gold leather strap among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex day date yellow gold leather strap 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 brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rolex day date yellow gold leather strap, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold Leather Strap?

Prices for a rolex day date yellow gold leather strap can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,650 and can go as high as $51,522, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,250.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About Rolex
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    The size of a Rolex 126000 is 36 millimeters. It features a corrosion-resistant 904L stainless steel case. Many collectors love the now discontinued watch due to this striking feature, which was available in a variety of vivid colors. Find an assortment of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Yes, the Rolex 126000 is discontinued. Rolex discontinued the Oyster Perpetual ref 126000 in the early 2020s. However, the watch may be available on the secondary market via trusted online platforms, including 1stDibs. Find a collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Rolex Submariner bears an 18k stamp and the number “750,” which means that 75 percent of the watch is made out of pure gold model. The most luxurious of all timepieces, the Rolex Submariner has been continuously manufactured since 1951. Find vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rolex uses only the highest quality melee diamonds with between D and G in color and IF in clarity. Every diamond is tested individually to make sure it is real.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because platinum is denser than other metals, it is often more expensive to purchase platinum watches than gold. One of the most expensive watches sold was a Platinum Rolex worth $277,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watch is worth around $6,000. However, if it's encrusted with gems or vintage, it can cost as much as $50,000. 1stDibs has a great and vast selection of Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The new Submariner Rolex with a Black Bezel is worth around $8,100 with some of the more expensive new Submariners in yellow gold costing around $36,950.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on what kind of watch you're looking for, one may be better than the other. For instance, if you want a highly functional sport watch, some of Rolex's models may be better for you. That said, the brands' watches are very similar quality-wise. The main difference is their appearances: While Rolex designs more traditional timepieces, Panerai is more contemporary and bold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The popular Rolex Oyster Perpetual is usually between $5,900 and $6,600 in price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An Oyster Perpetual on a Rolex watch refers to the watch's ability to run on the energy generated by the wearer's wrist movements rather than manual winding. At Baselworld in 2015, a variety of Rolex watches with a new-generation Oyster Perpetual movement were unveiled. Find a variety of vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A contemporary Rolex Yacht Master costs around $11,000. However, a vintage model can cost up to $30,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Rolex does not officially make sunglasses that are available for sale. They do however occasionally create promotional products, which have included sunglasses for sponsored events in the past. Browse a range of Rolex products that have been expertly authenticated on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Rolex Datejust, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a wide selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While choosing a watch can depend on the wearer's style, there are a few consistent favorites. Some of the top Rolex watches for women include the Rolex Datejust, the Rolex Day-Date, and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is a great entry-level Rolex to purchase. The perpetual refers to the ability of the watch to use the energy of the wearer's wrist motion to run. It is a popular starter Rolex.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The lowest priced Rolex model is the Oyster Perpetual. This watch retails for roughly $5,000. On 1stDibs, you can can find a variety of Rolex watches for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One of the cheapest Rolex watches is the Oyster Perpetual, which usually costs around $5,000. This model is made of oystersteel, an affordable type of steel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rolex uses only the highest quality diamonds in their watches and compares these stones against certified master stones. They are the most colorless, so in ranges D to G.