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Watches For Sale
Longines Conquest Mother of Pearl Dial Rose and Steel 18 Karat Watch in Stock
By Longines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Longines
Reference: L3.276.5
Case Material: 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Case
Case Diameter: 29.5 mm
Dial: Mother of Pearl with Diamond Accent Dial. Date can be found at 3 o'clock.
Bezel: 18k Rose Gold Bezel
Bracelet: 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Bracelet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega 1970s Presentation Pocket Watch for United States Steel
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Omega Presentation Poket Watch for United States Steel, 44 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Dial with Raised stick ma...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Gucci 100M Steel Rectangular Custom Diamond G-Bezel Black Dial Unisex Watch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Auth Gucci stainless Steel diamond “G” Bezel watch
Gucci Silver Stainless Steel Black Dial 3600 Swiss Water Resistant Wrist Watch.
Pre-Owned
Case Diameter: 32mm
stainless steel 3...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Ladies Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
14K Y/g lady's wrist watch mechenical with I.W.C. watch movement, Tiffany watch band. measures 1 x 1 inch
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold
Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
By Chaumet
Located in Zurich, CH
Classic elegant 18 karat yellow gold and diamond quartz ladies wrist watch by French house Chaumet.
Quartz movement ladies wrist watch featuring a rectangular 18 karat yellow gold c...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Gold Plate
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-Plated Metal Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-plated pocket watch. Signed and numbered.
Original Jaeger-Lecoultre pouch.
We do not guarantee the movements are working.
Scratches. Length: 4.60 centimeters....
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rolex 16234 Datejust Silver Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16234
Serial: R555***
Year: 1987
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphire Crystal...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
14K Diamond Omega Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This intricate Omega watch sparkles from across the room. Beautiful, unique design makes this watch a must have!
14 karat white gold
Approximately 1.20 total diamond weight
34 round...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier RARITY Mini Tank Allongée 1976 Ref 03 Jaeger LeCoultre 845 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning ones
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Kanye West, Mick Jagger, Duke Ellington, Warren Beatty, Angelina Jolie, Tom Ford, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Piven, Finneas, Jean Cocteau, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others.
The version of the Mini Tank Allongée...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Tudor Princess Date Solid 18K Gold Rotor Yellow Gold Lady BY ROLEX Tank Watch
By Tudor
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Tudor
Model: Princess Date
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic Hand Wind
Case Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Measurements : 21mm diameter (excludi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Omega Constellation Automatic Pie Pan Date with Original Rice Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Omega Constellation Pie Pan Automatic
This vintage Omega Constellation ‘Pie-Pan’ stainless steel wristwatch on Original Rice Bracelet
Circa 1962 and is in overall Excellent Condition as it is Recently Serviced.
Original White dial with Silver Batons Date box...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier tank watch ca' 1980's. Gold plated 925 sterling case with manual movement and classic citrine cabochon crown. Includes service p...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Citrine
Rare Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s
By Omega
Located in Boostedt, SH
A beautiful and original Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s.
The original light blue bezel is rare, original and makes this watch very special. You don´t see it too often.
The wa...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial.
Mechanical manual wind movement.
Glass has small scratches on the glass.
Fully functional.
Including c...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Black Dial 326934
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel Sky-Dweller by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with the date, a month display via the 12 apertures, and a 24-hour display. The wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos Watch, Steel, Ref. 2960
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Cartier Santos watch, steel, Ref. 2960
Here's a vintage Cartier Santos steel automatic reference 2960 with a white roman numeral dial f...
Category
Late 20th Century French Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Steel
Rolex 18038 President Day Date Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038
Serial: 9556***
Year: 1986
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: S...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Vacheron Constantin 39019 Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Vacheron Constantin Wrist Watch, Reference 39019 Classic, Simple, Elegant 32 M.M x 5 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Caliber 1015, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Excellent Condition
Length: 6.5 inch
Dial Width: 0.82 inch
Weight: 32.6 grams
Category
20th Century Watches
Rolex 1950s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Covered Surprise Cuff Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid to late 1950s Rolex precision Ladies Cuff Bracelet Watch, a rare and unusual Rolex watch, all in 18k Yellow Gold, the top in the form of a Flower measuring 1 1/4 inches in...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond
Piaget 18K White Gold 15201 Polo Evening Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This Pristine Condition preowned 21st century Piaget POLO all diamond watch is the perfect glamour piece.
Featuring all original factory-set diamonds, approximately 20.00 carats, E-F, color VVS Clarity.
This Piaget quartz...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s.
Item Description: Rare Waltham Trench / WW1 Watch...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Omega Vintage Bumper Steelo case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Steel Omega Vintage Bumper Automatic Watch.
Attractive Vintage Steel Bumper Omega wartch in Fantastic condition.
Restored and serviced case dial and mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Watches
Rolex 18238 President Day Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: E374***
Year: 1990
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne
...
Category
1990s Watches
Cartier Tank 18K Electroplated Must de Cartier Wood Dial Mechanical Watch 1975's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank
Year: 1975 – 1976
Reference: OT1894
Cartier introduced the Must De Cartier Tank timepieces during the mid-1970s, these watches were meticulously crafted u...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men's Wrist Watch, French Hallmarked 1930's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Tonneau Shape
CIRCA: 1930's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Caliber 10.85
DIAL / HANDS: Roman Numerals / Blued Ste...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Polo Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Piaget Polo Lady's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
31mm diameter from corner to corner.
Fits a six inch wrist.
Quartz Model 15761.C701 / 413724
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Breitling B77346 Callisto Two Tone Vintage Ladies Watch
By Breitling
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Breitling B77346 Callisto Two Tone Vintage Ladies Watch
Elegance and sophistication are embodied in the Breitling B77346 Callisto, a vintage la...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 126613LB Submariner 41mm Blue Ceramic 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126613
Serial: OVC91***
Year: 2022
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Blue Ceramic
Dial: Blu...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case.
Made in Switzerland, 1957
The case was made in England, Birmi...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Corum US Twenty Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Corum 18k yellow gold US Twenty dollar 1904 coin watch. Inside of this timepiece holds a fully serviced and warrantied 18-jewel manual wind movement that keeps precise and accur...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel Premiere Watch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage chanel premiere watch. Its considered a classic collection from Chanel and theyre still producing the newer version now. Comes as it is with no inclusion. Faint scratches on ...
Category
1990s Watches
Square Jaeger Le Coultre ref. 1900
Located in Sežana, SI
A beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre classic wristwatch crafted in 18kt gold.
This wristwatch is in good conditions and works properly.
Completely original with the JLC logo on the dial an...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 16613 Submariner Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613
Serial: T981***
Year: 1995
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial:...
Category
1990s Watches
Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter.
Important and beautiful collectors watch.
Minimal signs of wear.
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Française W51007Q4
Located in Berlin, BE
For sale is a beautiful, well-preserved Cartier Tank Française W51007Q4, complete with box, papers, and extra links. Unfortunately, the box does not close as tightly as it used to, b...
Category
1990s French Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Classic Hamilton Platinum Diamond Watch, circa 1930s 1.55 Carat
By Hamilton
Located in Wailea, HI
Hamilton Platinum Diamond Watch circa 1930's 1.55 carats
Two Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds weighing .50 carats approximately
Twelve Rou...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
Manual Wind
Movement Made in Switzerland
Bracelet Hallmarked 14K and Made in Italy
Small brace...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Bumber Vintage Gold bezel gold capped tu tone dial steel back
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega sea master Vintage Bumper automatic Solid gold bezel and the case is capped with a solid gold cap.
Much sought after 1954 vintage Omega "Bumper" ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's Rolex submariner stainless steel, oyster band wristwatch. 8.75 Inches. model 16610 circa 1994.
Length: 47.27mm
Width: 40mm
Band width at case: 20mm
Case thickness: 12.56mm
C...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Trinity Vermeil Must De Cartier 925 Silver Ref. W1010644 2735 is a stunning women's wristwatch that combines timeless elegance with modern functionality. Crafted by the ...
Category
20th Century French Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Part of the well know and well collected 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British military watches from WW2. The Omega being one of the 12 brands the Ministry of Defence contracted to supply watches to be used by Military personal throughout the war.
The Omega although not the rarest of them all (thought to be 25,000 made) it is one that is becoming increasingly harder to find that remains original without having had work carried out to the dial. This is one that although shows some dissolving of the number hour markers with aged hands it is one that appears to be original which to many is a decisive factor on when considering adding to a collection.
Black Matte dial with off white stained origianl hour markers and track, subsidiary seconds to the bottom of the dial. As with all Dirty Dozen watches...
Category
1940s British Vintage Watches
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch w/ hidden Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch with hidden Watch. The watch is a Geneve 17 jewel manual movement with a safety clasp. The Watch has a serviced move...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Unique Diamond Set Tourbillon Skeleton Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k Rose Gold Piece Unique Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Rotonde Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with roman numerals III, IX and XII and hour marke...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Graff: impressive Diamond Heart within heart shaped wristwatch, Circa 2010
By Graff London
Located in Kingston, NY
The amazing heart inside of heart-shaped dial set with tapered baguette-cut diamonds, diamonds very approx. 7.90cts total, signed Graff, accompanied by original extra fittings includ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, an...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Hamilton 1960 14k Yellow Gold "Ventura" Wrist watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton 505 Electronic movement, Black dial with raised gold dot markers and a sweep seconds hand. Ne...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch. Adorned with a white dial, two-tone bracelet, and circa 1950's. Model # 6305 & serial # 940770, this...
Category
1950s Vintage Watches
Art Deco Ladies Diamond Rolex Cocktail Watch in 18ct White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
An original 1920s fine quality ladies ‘cocktail’ wristwatch by Rolex in 18ct white gold case and the guilloche enamelled face surrounded by diamonds.
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 2-Tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 2-tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
SKU: WA00002
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Rolex
Model: ROLEX Two tone Datejust
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Automatic
Year of Manufacture: 1982-02
Condition: In excellent condition and Preowned Gently Used.
CASE DETAILS
Case Shape: Round
Case Diameter (mm): 36
Bezel Type: Brown Roman Numeral
Water Resistant Depth (m): NA
BRACELET DETAILS
Band Type: 18k / Stainless Steel
Bracelet Type: Genuine Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex...
Category
20th Century Unknown Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Hublot Square Bang 42mm, Ref. 821.NM.0170.RX
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Hublot Square Bang Unico Titanium Ceramic Watch - 42 mm - Sapphire Crystal Dial - Black Structured Rubber Strap
42 mm satin-finished and polished titanium case, satin-finished and p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Titanium
Chopard | REF. 5053 1 | Rare Opal Dial & Large Diamond Bezel | Oblong Case | 18k
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Chopard reference 5053 1, 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch, circa 1970's. Incredible Opal dial, delicate gold hour & minute hands, Chopard logo at 12 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gold stunning 35mm Oblong case, winder, integrated bracelet and clasp, an 18k White Gold bezel housing factory set round brilliant diamonds, sapphire crystal glass and manual-wind movement.
This watch will fit a wrist of 15cm or 16cm on the two adjustments slots of the clasp. It is accompanied by our Watch Collectors Box...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Longines 14 Karat White Gold Men's Classic Dress Watch Model 370
By Longines
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1963, 14 Karat White Gold Longines 32mm Men's Classic Dress Watch Model 370. In original condition with serial number 12319643 and case numbe...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
14K Gold American Waltham Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
weighs 47.80 Grams And Measures 1.6
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1986 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26MM 69178 Champagne Dial President Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Weight: 72.15 grams
Ladies 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual White Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Oyster Perpetual Model
Gender : Ladies
Metals : Stainless Steel
Case Size : 24 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rol...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Michele Ladies Mini Urban Diamond Watch White Band Silver Dial
By Michele
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Michele Mini Urban Diamond Ladies Watch
Model: MW02A01A2001
Serial: N26803SS
This diamond Michele watch is set in stainless steel with a diamond bezel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Antique, New and Vintage Watches
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
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