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Watches For Sale
Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date with custom diamond bezel and custom black diamond dial in 18k on black alligator strap with plaque tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k white gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref WB7073L1
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Americaine in 18k white gold with original diamond bezel and crown on 18k white gold bracelet. Quartz. Measures 35mm long (lug to lug) by 19mm wide. Ref WB7073L1. Circa ...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Duo 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 256.1.75
Located in Surfside, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Duo in 18k with diamond bezel on leather strap with 18k yellow gold JLC deployant buckle. One face has Mother of Pearl dial and the other has a classi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Panerai PAM00526 PAM526 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanium 47mm Box Paper
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM526 / PAM00526
Year: 2011
Model: Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback
Case Material: Titanium
Band: Leather
Bezel: Titanium
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Crys...
Category
2010s Watches
Glycine Cocktail Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Glycine bracelet watch timepiece from the 1930s, crafted in 14Kt white gold, epitomizes timeless elegance. Featuring a manual wind movement, it boasts a silver dial exudi...
Category
1930s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Submariner 18k yellow gold stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16803
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. Automatic with date and sweep seconds. 40 mm case size. ** Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 16803. Circa 1985. Fine Pre-ow...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Pasha stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1050
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha in stainless steel. Quartz w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 38 mm case size. Ref 1050. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch.
Certified preowned Sport Cartier Pasha 1050 w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref W62032X6
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Roadster GMT in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and dual time. 40 mm case size. Ref W62032X6. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch.
Certified preowned Spo...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 18K yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2700 SC
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
VIntage Omega Constellation automatique 17 Jewels watch in 18K yellow gold on black crocodile strap. 35 mm case size with sweep seconds. Ref 2700 SC. Circa 1958. Fine Pre-owned Omega...
Category
1950s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 116400GV Milgauss Blue Dial Green Crystal Steel Box Paper 2019 STICKERS
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116400GV
Serial: &N076***
Year: 2019
Model: Milgauss
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Blue Dial
Face: G...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Datejust 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 179384
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in stainless steel with factory original 18k white gold diamond bezel and grey gold crystal diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 26 mm case size. Circa 2010s....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Breguet Regulator 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1747
By Breguet
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Regulator Limited Edition in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with a Breguet 18k yellow gold tang buckle. Automatic movement with date. 36 mm case size. Ref 1747. F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 27218
By Corum
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Classic in 18k yellow gold with onyx and mother of pearl dial. Manual. 26 mm case size. Ref 27218. Will fit up to 7.25" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch.
Certified preowned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 1001 AG
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Classic in 18k yellow gold. Manual. 10 mm case size. Ref 1001 AG. 6 inch wrist size. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch.
Certified preowned Classic Piaget Classic 1001 AG watch is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tudor Glamour Day Date stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 56010
By Tudor
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Spanish Tudor Glamour Day Date in stainless steel on a brown crocodile strap with an original Tudor deployant buckle. Auto w/ date and day. 39 mm case size. Ref 56010. Fine Pre-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega 210.30.44.51.06.001 Seamaster Diver 300M Grey Dial Steel Box Paper 2021
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 210.30.44.51.06.001
Year: 2021
Model: Seamaster 300M
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Blue Ceramic
Dial: Grey Wave Dial
Face:...
Category
2010s Watches
Unused Breitling Chronomat stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref W1331012
By Breitling
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Chronomat 38 in stainless steel with white Mother of Pearl dial. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 36 mm case size. Unused with box and papers. Ref W1331012. Fine U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
By Corum
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble with American flag dial in stainless steel on a black alligator strap. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 44 mm case size. Ref 163.150.20. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch.
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Portuguese 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref iw390209
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph in 18k rose gold on leather strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 45 mm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5024j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 38 mm length (lug to lug) by 30 mm width case size. Ref 5024j. Comes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breguet Marine stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8827
By Breguet
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Marine in stainless steel with mother of pearl dial on a white rubber strap and original Breguet steel deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 35 mm case ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent vintage Must de Cartier manual wind vermeil tank watch. This watch is solid sterling silver with gold overlay. The dial is blue in color and has the Cartier logo...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
By Corum
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble in stainless steel with original diamond bezel on a black leather strap with a stainless steel Corum deployant buckle. Quartz w/ date. With box and open papers. 44 mm ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 124300 Steel Green Dial Watch, 41 mm NEW
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Ref: 124300
Size: 41mm
Metal: Stainless Steel
Dial: Green
Bezel: Smooth
Includes: Rolex Box
Rolex Certificate
...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Panerai Luminor stainless steel Manual Wristwatch PAM000
By Panerai
Located in Surfside, FL
Panerai Luminor Base Logo in stainless steel on a black alligator strap with deployant buckle. Manual wind movement. 44 mm case size. With box and booklets. Circa 2004. Ref PAM000. F...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Piaget Classic 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 1018 AG
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Ladies Classique cocktail watch in 18k white gold with diamond bezel and 6 inch 18k white gold bracelet. Manual. 10 mm case size. Ref 1018 AG. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch.
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
2021 Rolex Midsize 31mm Steel Datejust 278240 Blue Roman Dial Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Serial: 4A39F***
Year: 2021
Model: Midsize Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Blue Roman Dial
Face: Sapphire Crysta...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Portuguese stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref IW544501
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Vintage Collection Portuguese Hand-Wound stainless steel watch on Original IWC matte black alligator strap with original IWC steel tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Cellini platinum Manual Wristwatch Ref 5240
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Cellini in platinum with mother of pearl dial on a black crocodile strap with a Rolex platinum tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 35 mm case size. With box & papers. Ref 5240. ...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Platinum
Cartier Tank Francaise w527602 stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph in stainless steel on a orginal Cartier leather strap with an orignal Cartier deployant buckle. Quartz w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 29.5mm ...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hublot Super B Chronograph stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1920.1
By Hublot
Located in Surfside, FL
Hublot Super B Chronograph in stainless steel with silver and black panda dial. Auto w/ chronograph and sub-seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref 1920.1. Will fit a 7.75 inch wrist size with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Patek Philippe Neptune 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4880-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Neptune 27mm in 18k and stainless steel with original white diamond dial. Quartz w/ date. 27 mm case size. Ref 4880-1. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch.
Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Neptune 4880-1 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a 18k & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 27 x 27 mm case with a Round caseback and White Diamond dial. Circa: 1990s . 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 Patek Philippe Neptune watch...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Pearlmaster 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 69318
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust in 18k with original 12 diamond bezel and original diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 29 mm case size....
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Cougar 18k & stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1551
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Cougar in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 30 mm case size. With damaged box. Ref 1551. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch.
Certified preowne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold with custom diamond dial, bezel and custom President style diamond bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. **Bank wire only ...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms "Bathyscaphe" stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Surfside, FL
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in stainless steel on black leather strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. With box and papers. Circa 2023. Ref 5100B-1110-B52A. ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainlesssteel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10200-AL
By Ernst Benz
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport Art Multi-Color Anthony Liggins in stainless steel on leather strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 47 mm case size. Limited edition only 25 made.Unused with box and p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Portuguese stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW390404
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese in stainless steel on a black IWC rubber strap. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and date. 42 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref IW390404. Circa 2006. ...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Breitling Aerospace Evo Night mission SuperQuartz Quartz Wristwatch Ref V79363
By Breitling
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Aeropace Evo Night mission SuperQuartz in DLC coated titanium. Quartz. 44 mm case size. Ref V79363. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch.
Certified preowned Dress ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Titanium
Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k rose gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5111R
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k rose gold on Original Patek Philippe leather strap & PP 18k rose gold tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 30 mm case size. With papers dated 2006. Ref 51...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Meister 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7253
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Meister in 18k white gold on a mesh bracelet. Manual 18 jewel 5 adjusted position movement. 30 mm case size. Will fit a 7.75 inch wrist size. Ref 7253. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch.
Certified preowned Dress Vacheron Constantin Meister 7253 watch is made out of white gold on a 18k White Gold bracelet with a 18k White Gold Fliplock buckle. This Vacheron Constantin watch has a 30 x 30 mm case with a Square caseback and Off White 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 Vacheron Constantin Meister watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean in stainless steel. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 46 mm case size. Comes with original box. Ref 232.30.49.51.01.003. Fine Pre-owned Omega Wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Richard Mille 18k white gold & titanium Automatic Wristwatch Ref RM30
Located in Surfside, FL
Richard Mille RM30 with skeleton dial in 18k white gold & titanium with factory original full pave diamond case on a rubber strap with titanium deployant buckle. Automatic movement u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
Patek Philippe Twenty 4 18k white gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4920
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 in 18k white gold with original diamond dial and bezel on a gray strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Quartz. Measures 30mm long (lug to l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 290.1.60
Located in Surfside, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Gran Sport Reverso in 18k yellow gold on an 18k bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 43 mm length by 26 mm width case...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Quantième 25668 BA 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Audemars Piguet Quantième Perpétuel Automatique Skeleton in 18k yellow gold on a brand new, uncut, burgundy alligator strap with AP 18k deployant buckle. Automatic movement with...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MontBlanc Meisterstuck 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 7008
By Montblanc
Located in Surfside, FL
MontBlanc Meisterstuck watch in 18k on leather strap. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 31 mm case size. Ref 7008. Fine Pre-owned MontBlan...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross Aviation "Desert Type" ceramic Automatic Wristwatch Ref BR03-94
By Bell & Ross
Located in Surfside, FL
Bell & Ross Aviation Desert Type in ceramic on leather strap. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 42 mm case size. With box, booklets, and extra velcro black strap. Ref BR03-94...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6285
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual in 18k rose gold with Honeycomb dial on a European leather strap with tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6285. Circa 1954. Fine P...
Category
1950s Vintage Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Silver Oyster Bracelet with Gray Bezel Blue Hand
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Silver Oyster Bracelet with Gray Bezel Blue Hand
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Silver
Breguet Tradition 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7027BA/11/9V6
By Breguet
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Tradition in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k yellow gold Breguet tang buckle. Manual skeletonized movement. 38 mm case size. Ref 7027BA/11/9V6. Fine Pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4864j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Travel Time in 18k yellow gold a brown crocodile strap with 18k PP tang buckle. Manual wind 18 jewel movement with dual time zone, 24 hour indicator and sub-seconds. 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Promesse 18k white gold wristwatch Ref 67461bczza023lz01
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Promesse in 18k white gold with blue dial and diamond case. Black alligator strap. Quartz. 32 mm length by 18 mm width case size. Ref 67461bczza023lz01 Fine Pre-owned...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar platinum Auto Wristwatch Ref 5035p
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in platinum on leather strap with PP platinum tang buckle. Auto w/ date, day and month. 37 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 5035. Cir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Platinum
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3617/1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k white gold on an 18k white gold woven band with factory diamond bezel & diamond dial. Manual. 28 mm case size. Ref 3617/1. WIll fit 7.25-7.5" wrist. Wit...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Breguet Classique 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5207
By Breguet
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Classique 5207 in 18k white gold on navy blue alligator strap & 18k whie gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds with 65 hour power reserve indicator. 39 mm case size. Ref ...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Squelette 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3887
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Squelette skeleton octogonal watch in 18k with pave diamond dial. Manual watch on glossy black alligator strap & original 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 3900
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 mm case size. Ref 3900. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch.
Certified preowned Sport Patek P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 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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