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Watches For Sale
Rolex Explorer II stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Explorer II in stainless steel with fliplock oyster bracelet & yellow toned luminescence. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 39 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref ...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gucci 101M Men's Watch Day Date Black Face
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci 101M Date Watch with box and warranty certificate.
This 101M timepiece by Gucci has a bold appearance on the wrist.
The black dial and G shaped bezel add to its appearance. I...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Harry Winston AVENUE 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 330/MCA
Located in Surfside, FL
Harry Winston Avenue Chronograph in 18k rose gold on a brown crocodile strap with an 18k rose gold Harry Winston tang buckle. Auto w/ subseconds and chronograph. 43mm (lug to lug) by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget FortyFive titanium and stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GOA34002
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget FortyFive in titanium and stainless steel on black rubber strap with Piaget deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass 45 jewel movement w/ subseconds, date, flyback chr...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium
Rolex Men's Datejust II 41mm 18k Gold&Steel Oyster Black Roman Dial Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Gift Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 116333
Model - Datejust ll
Dial Color ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Corum Admirals Cup "AC-One 45 Regatta" titanium Automatic Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup AC-One Chronograph 45 Regatta in titanium on a crocodile strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ chronograph. 45 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 040.101.04/0F0...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Titanium
Roger Dubuis Golden Square 18k white gold watch Ref DBGS0322
By Roger Dubuis
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Dubuis Golden Square in 18k white gold with mother of pearl dial on an original Roger Dubuis black alligator strap with original 18k white gold tang buckle. 37mm case size. Aut...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Tudor Submariner stainless steel Auto Wristwatch No Date Ref 7928
By Tudor
Located in Surfside, FL
Tudor Submariner No Date in stainless steel. Untouched, original dial and hands. Auto w/ sweep seconds. **Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 7928. Circa 1967. Fine Pre-owned Tudor ...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Mens Stainless Steel Oyster Silver Dial Watch Ref: 116200
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 116200
Model - Datejust
Di...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Steel
DeWitt Academia Seconde Retrograde 18k white gold Auto wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
DeWitt Academia Seconde Retrograde in 18k white gold on a leather strap with a white gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ retrograde seconds and under the glass movement. 42 mm case size. Ref 1102.48. Complete with box & papers. Fine Pre-owned DeWitt Watch.
Certified preowned DeWitt Retrograde 1102.48 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deployant buckle. This DeWitt watch has a 42 x 42 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Roman Numeral dial. Circa: 2010s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing.
If you have inquiries about this DeWitt Retrograde watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Roger Dubuis Hommage 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref HO40 14 G
By Roger Dubuis
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Dubuis Hommage in 18k rose gold on a black crocodile strap with a Roger Dubuis 18k rose gold tang buckle. The dial shows Roman numerals aside from the "11, 12, and 1 o'clock ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gucci 101M Men's Watch Day Date White Face
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci 101M Date Watch with box and booklet papers.
This 101M timepiece by Gucci has a bold appearance on the wrist.
The white dial and G shaped bezel add to its appearance. It feat...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller 18k Gold & Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 326933
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Sky-Dweller in 18k & stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date, month, dual time, and annual calendar. With hang tag, box & booklets. 42 mm case size. **Bank wire only at th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Annual 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5036g
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in 18k white gold with a rare black dial. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, date, day, month and annual calendar. 36 mm case size. Archi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5124j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w/ subseconds. 42 mm length (lug to lug) by 33 mm width ca...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ulysse Nardin Ulysse I platinum Automatic Wristwatch Ref 279-82
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Ulysse Nardin Ulysse I in platinum with grey Anthracite dial on leather strap with UN platinum tang buckle. Limited to 350 pieces. Auto w/ subseconds, date and power ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Platinum
Corum Golden Bridge 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01
By Corum
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Golden Bridge in 18k white gold with original double row diamond bezel on black alligator strap with Corum 18k white gold tang buckle. Manual. 34.5 mm case size. With box, tang, booklets and papers. Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch.
Certified preowned Dress Corum Golden Bridge 113.151.69/0001 FK 01 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold tang buckle. This Corum watch has a 34.5 x 42 mm case with a Tonneau caseback and Skeleton Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing.
If you have inquiries about this Corum Golden Bridge watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere De Cartier Medium 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Quartz Watch 4017
By Cartier
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Cartier Medium Sized Panthere De Cartier Watch. With Cartier's classic styling this watch features a 29mm x 37mm stainless steel case, 18k yellow gold be...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 177200 Midsize 31mm White Blue Roman Dial Box Booklet
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 177200
Serial: 819S5***
Year: 2020 - Now
Model: Midsize Oyster Perpetual
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Whit...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Mens Datejust 41mm Stainless Steel Fully Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Mens Datejust 41mm Stainless Steel Fully Diamond Watch with Roman Numerals Pave Dial 116300
There are few watches more reliable, versatile, and durable than the Iced Out Rolex Datejust...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned CARTIER Orange Tank Solo Quartz Watch 2716
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Cartier limited edition watch from the Tank Solo collection with model number 2716 featuring a stainless steel frame with an or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Quartz, Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling A13362 Bentley Motors GT White Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A13362
Year: 2005
Model: Bentley Motors GT
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: White
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case S...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Patek Philippe Ladies Vintage White Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Patek Philippe Ladies Wrist Watch 16 x 16 M>M> 18k White Gold 2 Piece case with Hand Textured Design, 18 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek logo C...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Men Datejust II 41mm 18kGold&Steel Oyster Ivory Diamond Dial Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (GREAT Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 116333
Model - Datejust ll
...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Men's Datejust II 41mm 18k Gold&Steel Oyster Black Roman Dial Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 116333
Model - Datejust ll
...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch, 15-jewel movement, serial number 5703127, size 6s, grade K. The white porcelain dual dial has...
Category
1890s American Gilded Age Antique Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
BVLGARI Trika 18K White Gold All Diamond Pave Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Trika Watch Combines Elegance with Precision Timekeeping. Its Namesake "Trika" Comes from the Greek Word for Braid Which Aptly Describe...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Men's 39mm Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Blue Dial Watch Ref: 114300
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 114300
Model - Oys...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa Late 1920's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with Black and Green Enamel, 18 Jewel Nickle Lever, mechanical, manual wind movement, Silver satin ...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver signed Cartier, serial #060249...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...
Rolex Ladies Presidential Model 69138 Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel and Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1988 Rolex Presidential model Ladies Reference 69138 Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece water resistant Oyster case. After Mark...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Two-Tone Seamaster 38MM Quartz Watch
By Omega
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage omega seamaster 38MM watch. Slight tarnishing as seen on pictures on the chain detailings, but still okay when worn. Unisex size. Light marks on the dial as well. Watch only....
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Lucien Piccard Dufonte Calatrava Watch with Date
Located in New York, NY
This is a Dufonte by Lucien Piccard calatrava watch with date function. This watch is powered by a Swiss ETA caliber 2786 automatic movement. The date function is quickset.
The pris...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lucien Piccard Calatrava Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Lucien Picard 1970s Stainless Steel Watch, a timeless classic embodying the essence of vintage elegance and precision craftsmanship. Encased in a sleek 33mm stainless...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Master Chronograph Men's Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph men's wristwatch. Stainless steel Omega band, Black dial with stainless steel case and recently serviced. Late 1990's All original Speedmaster. Band is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Cushion Shaped Diamond and Ruby Bezel Watch in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant champagne dial 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany
& Co. wristwatch with a cushion shaped diamond bezel,
is set with 2 brilliant rubies at the 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock,
6 o'clock, an...
Category
1970s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mathey Tissot 1960's 14kt Rose Gold Ribbed Covered Bracelet Watch, a vintage marvel exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. This exqu...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Ebel Sport Wave 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch
By Ebel
Located in Rome, IT
Ebel Sport Wave 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch 57 Grams 6.25" Ref 866902
The watch features a 18k Yellow Gold Crown, 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bezel, sapphire crystal, Go...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Garnier Automatic Day Date
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the vintage Paul Garnier 1970s Large Round Gold Top Case Watch, a striking timepiece that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Encased in a generously sized round...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Baume & Mercier Tank 18K White Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Baume & Mercier 1970's circa. This exquisite timepiece features a 23x31mm 18KT white gold tank-style case, capturing the essence of vintage luxury. The white dial is ...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176234 Pink Arabic Maxi Dial 26 mm Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Rome, IT
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176234 Pink Arabic Maxi Dial 26 mm Box Card.
The watch features a screw-down crown, 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel, Sapphire Crystal (the crystal has been...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yatch Master 40MM 16628 White Dial Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity.
S...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 36mm Concentric Blue Silver Dial Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116000
Serial: V351***
Year: 2010
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Concentric Blue & Si...
Category
2010s Watches
Gucci U Play Watch
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and brand new Gucci watch
YA129508
Steel
Argentée and black round dial
Quartz mechanism (brand new battery)
Water resistant
Case 25 mm
Leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Tapered Baguette Round Diamond Fancy Dress Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Graduated Baguette Cut - Channel & Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity
(54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vacheron and Constantin 18 Karat High Grade Handmade Pocket Watch circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 51mm
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Ulysse Nardin Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Ulysse Nardin 1960's Watch – a classic timepiece with a 34mm round 18KT gold case, emblematic of the era. The pearlized dial is adorned with full black and gold stick markers, complemented by a large sweep second hand.
Powered by the reliable NA11J movement, this Ulysse Nardin vintage...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex 15037 34mm Date Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 14K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15037
Serial: 9828***
Year: 1986
Model: Date
Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold
Band: 14K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold
Dial: Factory Datejust Champagne Diamond...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31 Midsize White Dial Steel Automatic Watch 177200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned mint condition. Comes with the original box but no papers.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual 31
Model Number: 177200
Style: Luxury
Vintage: No
Count...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Calatrava Vermeil 24mm Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1980's Cartier Calatrava watch in vermeil. The case of this watch measures 24mm in diameter.
The watch is powered by a Cartier manual wind...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Gucci White Watch YA130404
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and brand new Gucci watch
YA130404
Steel
White case and dial
Quartz mechanism (brand new battery)
Water resistant
Case 26 mm
Leather and met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Rolex Day Date 118238 Presidential 36 mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day Date 118238 Presidential 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not ha...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Watch Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a great condition 1970's Must de Cartier Vermeil tank watch. The watch is powered by a manual wind movement. The case of the watch measures 23.5mm x 30.5mm and is sterling si...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Rare Piaget Rectangular 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Manual Wind Watch 1970
By Piaget
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Piaget
Year: 1970s
Serial number: 6-79-xxx
Reference: C03955
In the 1960s, Piaget possessed a secret weapon that allowed them to create slim dress watches for men...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HERMES Cadena Padlock Watch Key Bag Charm Brown Leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This vintage keylock-shaped pendant watch is crafted in stainless steel and completed with a brown leather necklace. Runs on battery and in good working condition, but we do not guar...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Submariner Sea-Dweller Rail Dial 1665 Steel Automatic Watch 1978
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1665
Year: 1978
Serial number: 57xxxxx
Reference: C03431
Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous w/ 1665 stamped on inner case back
Dia...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18KT Yellow Gold. 3738/122 with papers.
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18KT Yellow Gold. 3738/122 with papers.
With Patek Philippe Archive Papers and Patek Philippe Pouch an additional links.
Reference Number: 3738/122
Case Diame...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Circa 1975-1980, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 25 x 36mm. The watch is accompanied with a black crocodile...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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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