Luxury Gold Watches

After living in the shadow of stainless steel, gold watches have become desirable again. And with good reason: Nothing compares to the rich glow of a classic dress watch or the bold confidence of a gold utility or tool watch. 

Having built a reputation for stocking a good balance of luxury gold watches from leading Swiss watchmakers, we invite you to view our unique, wonderful collection of white, yellow, and gold watches below. 

Key Points

• Steady Demand: Gold watches have regained their place as mainstream desirable after two decades overshadowed by stainless steel.
• Rich Variety: Our collection includes watches in yellow, white, and rose gold from leading Swiss watchmakers.
• Timeless Elegance: Yellow gold watches exude classic elegance, while white gold watches offer a modern and sophisticated look.
• Strap Versatility: A gold watch with a leather strap provides a refined touch, whereas a gold strap with a gold casing creates a bold appearance.
• Renowned Brands: We feature luxury gold watches from esteemed brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and more.

Background of Gold Watches

Consumers have enjoyed an odd relationship with expensive gold watches in recent decades. While a beautiful gold dial watch was traditionally viewed as the zenith of luxury for many years, its popularity among the masses waned for a while. For a decade or two, gold watches were distinctly out of vogue. 

This may have been caused by a marketing shift among watchmakers, who suddenly favored stainless steel over gold, as seen with iconic models like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus - designs that were marketed for the durability and casual elegance of stainless, contrasting with the opulent image of gold watches. 

Resurgence of Gold Watches 

But gold always has the last laugh. Having been used for decorative purposes since the dawn of ancient Egypt, it was only inevitable that something so firmly established would experience the occasional dip in popularity before becoming well-favored and fancied once more. 

It would appear the cycle is now moving towards well-favored territory again, as expensive gold watches have become vogue for the umpteenth time since people first began sporting them in the 18th Century. In short, gold watches are back - and with a bang. 

The Perpetual Elegance of an All-Gold Watch

Not that you care about popularity or cycles, of course. As a discerning person with a sense of style and panache, your buying decisions are not driven by banal fashion cycles.

What's more, there has been no cycle as far as Watch Chest is concerned, either. Our collection vault has experienced a steady, unwavering exchange of gold watches through its imposing door since we first commissioned its construction almost three decades ago.

The typical Watch Chest customer couldn't care less about meeting fashion demands. You have always viewed a beautiful gold-dial watch as something exceeding the dull conformity of mere trends. 

It is for this reason that we have slowly built a firm reputation for selling incredible gold watches from luxury watch brands such as Rolex, Audemars, Patek, Vacheron, A. Lange, Cartier, and others. Gold watches have always been a popular item here at Watch Chest.

The Versatility of Luxury Gold Watches

Luxury gold watches offer options for different tastes. Yellow gold watches provide classic elegance, fitting both formal and casual settings. White gold watches, with their modern appeal, are perfect for more of a sophisticated look.

Strap choices are an important consideration when considering gold-face watches. Generally speaking, a leather strap adds a refined touch, while a gold strap with a gold casing offers more of a striking, bold look. Conversely, combining yellow and white gold creates a unique, captivating timepiece.

The Best Gold Watches at Watch Chest

On occasion, we are asked what we consider the best gold watches, although the question may be moot. After all, how do you define the criteria? The question is broad, relating to factors such as brand, combination of gold, movement, and even pedigree, among others. 

Many, for example, would consider the Rolex President to be a solid choice for a typical golden watch. Others may disagree wholeheartedly, considering the Royal Oak the best gold watch. That said, we can take a look at some of the most popular gold watches to have graced our collection over the last couple of decades.

Popular Pre-Owned Gold Watches

Price Trends for Used Gold Watches

Predicting the price of gold watches is impossible in literal terms. The price of gold itself barely impacts the value of used gold watches. Instead, factors like brand, rarity, movement, and demand play a far larger role. 

That said, the watch market is currently strong despite a slight recent dip. Overall, luxury Swiss watches, including those of the gold variety, are a strong investment and likely always will be.

Repair and Servicing

In addition to offering the finest used gold watches, we also provide expert repair services headed by the well-known master watchmaker Glenn Rutledge. Our service team ensures that every watch is beautifully restored, repaired (if necessary), and serviced to the highest standards.

Our full service includes detailed work on all components and careful polishing of the case and bracelet. Each restored watch is ready for daily wear and comes with our full Watch Chest two-year warranty.

Why Buy a Gold Luxury Watch From Watch Chest?

We are reluctant to describe ourselves as watch enthusiasts ‘above all else’ in fear of flirting with cliché, but there is simply no better description of our team. We are serious horologists with a deep passion for watchmaking. 

This means we are driven less by the bottom line and more by an appreciation of craftsmanship. We are, essentially, collectors who actively trade and enjoy doing so. 

We could also mention the favorable pricing. If you have already browsed our range of gold watches, you will have noticed the price of a typical luxury gold watch in our collection is extremely competitive. 

In more practical terms, Watch Chest is reputed for our high standards of care. Our team of experts inspects and authenticates all pre-owned gold watches for sale, with select pieces supported by a two-year warranty.

Luxury Watch Sourcing

If you are seeking a specific luxury watch in gold, our watch-sourcing service will help secure your dream second-hand watch if it's not currently available in our inventory.

With our extensive global connections, we can often locate any model you wish. Following a request, we will immediately contact our worldwide network before providing you with availability, details, and pricing options.