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Watches For Sale
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1971
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625 with Card
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex 2-Tone Steel & Gold Thunderbird Datejust 1625 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with yellow gold Thunderbird bezel. Silver dial with gold stick...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Vintage GUCCI Quartz Watch. RARE Made in Italy Gucci Ladies Bangle Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch.
RARE Made in Italy Model
Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels.
Original Box with Bezels.
Condition: New battery.
Details:
26mm round Case
6.5in wrist.
Category
1990s Modern Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men Watch 5035J
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. No original box and papers, Comes with a Chronostore ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Tank Louis WGTA0010 3814 Leather Strap 18K Rose Gold Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WGTA0010 / 3814
Year: 2021
Model: Cartier Tank Louis
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: Brown Leather
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Silver Guillo...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Milgauss 116400V Full-Set
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Milgauss 116400V Men's Watch is a striking timepiece that combines elegance with functionality. It features a 40mm stainless steel case, complemented by a smooth bezel that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
BVLGARI Serpenti Misteriosi Secret Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Cuff-Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The quintessence of Italian glamour and Bulgari’s mastery of jewelry and watchmaking, the Serpenti Misteriosi secret watches are inspired by the rich creative heritage of the “Roman ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238 Tiffany Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238 - Automatic winding,31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel . White Tiffany dial with Roman markers. ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Cartier Gold Plated Must de Tank Vermeil 5057001 Roman Indexes Quartz, 1980's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier
Model: Must de Tank Vermeil 5057001
Year: 1980’s
Serial Number: 14xxxx
Reference: C04516
Case: Shows signs of wear with 950 Silver w/Gold Plated case in size 20mm x ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers.
Com...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Hermès Montre Sellier PM Steel Sellier Watch with new Sakura Pink Bracelet Herme
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Sellier model watch, PM format, in steel, quartz movement, white dial with Arabic numerals, pale pink leather strap ("Sakura" at Hermès), silver metal buckle (palladium). Diam...
Category
1990s French Watches
Materials
Steel
HERMES Etoupe taupe Swift leather APPLE WATCH SINGLE TOUR STRAP 42MM
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Apple Watch Single Tour Strap 42mm in Etoupe (taupe) Veau Swift leather combines timeless craftsmanship with modern technology. Featuring contrasting white...
Category
2010s Watches
Tag Heuer Formula One Watch in Steel, Ceramic and Diamonds
By TAG Heuer
Located in Cattolica, IT
Tag-Heuer formula 1 Lady watch reference CAH.1211.BA0863 in steel and ceramic.
The watch has a date display at 4 o'clock and a two-counter chronograph function, all powered by the T...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Category
1980s French Vintage Watches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Ladies Reverso Le Coultre Manual Wind Steel Wristwatch 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Le Coultre Reverso manual wind steel wristwatch, circa 1990s.
The Ladies Le Coultre Reverso Manual Wind Stainless Steel Wristwatch, dating back to the 1990s, epitomizes the b...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Omega De Ville Gold and Silver Tone Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic Omega De Ville from the late 1980s with an original and stunning two-tone gold and silver bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its timeless look, th...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ladies Reverso Le Coultre 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Reverso Le Coultre 18k yellow gold quartz wristwatch, 1990s.
This Ladies Le Coultre Reverso Quartz wristwatch is from the 1990s, and it is made in 18k yellow gold. The lengt...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone Wristwatch 2003
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Wristwatch from 2003.
This Rolex Datejust Ladies' watch, was crafted in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. The watch features an aftermarket high qu...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Christian Dior Montre Malice Circa 2005 Malice CD Full Steel Quartz wrist Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Malice watch (circa 2005), steel case, quartz movement, mother-of-pearl dial, stick indexes, steel CD bracelet. Diameter 1.95 cm excluding crown, total length 16.5 cm ...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
Steel
Antique Swiss 14 ct Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel And Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite antique 14ct gold, diamond and royal blue guilloché enamel ladies' wristwatch is dated circa 1900 and made in Switzerland. The watch has a round yellow gold case embel...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Slimline Wristwatch Ref FC220B4SD36
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC220B4SD36 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC220B4SD36. This stunning timepiece fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Slimline Wristwatch Ref FC220S5S6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC220S5S6 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC220S5S6. This stunning timepiece features a 38.4 mm Stainless steel case that radiates sophistication. Fixed Stainless steel bezel, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
White dial. Silvery hour markers. Silvery hour hands. The date window is located at the 3 o'clock position.
The watch performs following functions: hours, minutes, date.
This watch is powered by the Quartz movement Calibre FC-220. The battery life is 25 months, ensuring precision and reliability.
A sapphire crystal protects the front side of the watch. Blak alligator leather strap with steel clasp. While the watch’s water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Carree Wristwatch with Date Ref FC303MS4C26
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC303MS4C26 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC303MS4C26. This stunning timepiece fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Slimline Watch Moon Phase Ref FC206MPWD1S6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC206MPWD1S6 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC206MPWD1S6. This stunning timepiece f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
RARE Ladies Rolex President with Turquoise Pyramid Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 26mm Rolex Datejust ladies automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with factory baguette diamond bezel, turquoise pyramid stone dial, and President bracelet.
Model...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RARE Rolex Day-Date with Original Wood Dial on President Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Difficult to find pre-owned 36mm Rolex Day-date crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with original birch wood dial. Automatic movement with President bracelet with bark finish.
Model #80...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier Hampton Stainless Steel Watch 26mm x 40mm White Dial #20665
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Baume & Mercier Hampton Watch
Model: 65434
Serial: 4409954
This Baume & Mercier Hampton Watch has a stainless steel case 26mm x 40 mm
White dial with silver markers
Baume & Merci...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2020 Rolex Datejust 278274 Watch Jubilee Band Pink Roman Dial Box/Papers #20959
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2020 Rolex Datejust Midsize Watch
Model: 278274
Serial: 7LK93xxx
This classic Rolex Datejust watch is set in stainless steel
Stainless steel case is 31mm in diameter
Pink dial wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tag Heuer Indy 500 Chronograph CAC111A Watch Black Dial #20961
By Heuer
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tag Heuer Indy 500 Watch
Model: CAC111A
Serial: XT8842
This Tag Heuer men's watch is set in stainless steel
Black dial and bezel
41mm case...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Tissot Automatic Seastar Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Women’s Watch
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Convergence of Style and Innovation
Discover the allure of a bygone era with this Tissot Automatic Seastar women’s watch, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold. Its timeless ...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin “Fouga” Vintage Stainless Steel Travel Clock Box and Papers
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Intersection of Swiss Precision and Mauboussin Design
Capture a piece of horological history with this Mauboussin “Fouga” Vintage Travel Clock...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Slimline Wristwatch Diamonds Ref FC220M4SD36
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC220M4SD36 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC220M4SD36. This stunning timepiece features a 37 mm Stainless steel case that radiates sophistication. Fixed Stainless steel bezel set with diamonds, enhancing the overall aesthetic.
Silvery guilloche dial. Black Roman numerals. Blak hour hands. The date window is located at the 6 o'clock position. Minute markers around the outer rim. The watch performs following functions: hours, minutes, date.
This watch is powered by the Quartz movement. A sapphire crystal protects the front side of the watch. Gray satin strap with steel clasp. While the watch’s water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Slimline Watch Moon Phase Ref FC705S4S6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC705S4S6 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC705S4S6. This stunning timepiece feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Geneve Wristwatch With Date Ref FC306G4S6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC306G4S6 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC306G4S6. This stunning timepiece feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rotary pendant watch, floral, Garnet and Pearl brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
An unusual and pretty timepiece is what you will find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rotary pendant watch.
A rare design hailing from the 1960's Rotary produced a small number of...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Wristwatch with Moon Phas Ref FC-206MPWD1S6B
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC-206MPWD1S6B Frederique Constant : Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC-206MPWD1S6B. This stunning timepiece features a 30 mm Stainless steel case that radiates sophistication. Fixed Stainless steel bezel, enhancing the overall aesthetic. Mother of pearl dial. 8 diamond and silver-tone hour markers. Silvery hour hands. Sub-dial of moon phase is located at 6 o’clock position. The watch performs following functions: hours, minutes, moon phase. This watch is powered by the Quartz movement. A sapphire crystal protects the front side of the watch. Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp, ensuring both comfort and style. While the watch’s water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hermes Paris Travel Clock w/ Alarm in the Original Hermes Case
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible travel clock was retailed by Hermes Paris and comes with the original brown Hermes travel case. The clock has a nice hefty weight th...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With original issued packaging and in operating condition, this interesting timepiece dates back circa 1960 Vietnam era. Issued by U.S. Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Signoretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Womens Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By Italian designer, Signoretti, in highly polished 18 karat yellow gold, this sophisticated attractive bracelet wristwatch hugs the wrist with classic style and exudes a timeless ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hermès Swift 25 mm Heure H Hour Watch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Swift 25 mm Heure H Hour watch is crafted of stainless steel in a polished Hermes H casing, white dial, silver hour markers, and Swiss quartz movement. Also features, a blue j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Rose Gold Slimline Wristwatch with Date Ref FC316C5B9
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC316C5B9 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC316C5B9. This stunning timepiece feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Must de Cartier Marques et Model Déposés 21 Quartz Watch W10050F4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial
A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
Rare Men's Hublot MDM Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Wrist Watch Ref. 1522
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Men's Hublot Wristwatch with Sapphire Bezel and Indexes Ref. 1522.3.081 Serial 282623 features a 37 mm x 44mm 18k yellow gold case, with a pave set diamond dial on a black rubber str...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Men's Watch 126610LN Stainless Automatic 5Yr Mfr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner Date
Model Number: 126610LN
Movement: Automatic
Warranty: Manufacturer Five Year
Year: 2022
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Black
Metal Content: Sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Slimline Lady's Wristwatch Ref FC235M1S6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC235M1S5 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC235M1S5. This stunning timepiece feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Stainless steel Classics Wristwatch Ref FC-710X4H4/5/6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC-710X4H4/5/6 Frederique Constant : Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC-710X4H4/5/6. This stunning timepi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
18ct Yellow Gold Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A timeless Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer, combining precision, elegance, and Swiss craftsmanship. This iconic timepiece features a sophisticated dial, automatic movement,...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee Two Tone Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 29mm Cartier Santos Galbee quartz watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel with date function. Caseback number 1566. Polished December 2024. Includes one y...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Ladies Stainless steel Wristwatch Ref FC-310DHB2PD6B
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC-310DHB2PD6B Frederique Constant : Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC-310DHB2PD6B. This stunning timepi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Platinum Raymond Yard Diamond and Emerald Deco Watch
By Yard
Located in Lexington, KY
This exquisite platinum watch was made by the renowned Raymond Yard with both square cut emerald and round cut diamond. The watch face has a unique shape; the top and bottom of the c...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Men's Omega Wrist Watch Ca 1950s 34mm
Located in Lexington, KY
This Omega watch is Circa 1950s and is made in 18k yellow gold with a 510 17 jewels movement. A statement of style and elegance for a sophisticated person. The case is made in 18k y...
Category
1950s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Concord Diamond 14k Yellow Gold and Sapphire Crystal Faced Wrist Watch
Located in Towson, MD
This Concord watch blends classic design with precision craftsmanship. Featuring a square face in 14K yellow gold, it is powered by a reliable quartz movement. The white dial showcas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Watches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 65.3 grams
Case: 47mm, 57mm to end of crown stem
Serial: 256368
Signed...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Butterfly Beaded Watch Band Paiute Jenny Dick
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage watch band is the creation of Paiute Jenny Dick.
Measurements: 1 1/4 inches wide - Adjustable from 7 to 8 inches
Condition...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Watches
1970s Piaget Rectangular Tank Hand Wound 929 18K Roman Numbers Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
18K Gold Piaget Wrist Watch, sapphire crystal face, 18K gold case, Roman numbers, crocodile leather with 18k gold strap, 4 sapphire inside mechanism.
Condition: 1970s, vintage, ver...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Corum Bubble Orange Chronograph Wristwatch Iob
Located in New York, NY
A vintage stainless steel chronometer wristwatch by Corum. Bubble collection. Ref. no. 711827, 396.150.20. Water resistant. Round case, polished bezel, three crowns. Orange dial with...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Breitling Chronomat 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch K13047X #20814
By Breitling
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Breitling Chronomat 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Model: K13047X
Serial: 13983
This men's Breitling Chronomat watch is set in 18K yellow gold...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Ladies Hublot Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Wrist Watch Ref. 139.10.6
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ladies Hublot Wristwatch with Ruby Bezel Ref. 139.10.6 Serial 184516 features a 32 mm x 29mm 18k yellow gold case, surrounding a diamond dial on a black rubber strap and factory-set ...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Watches for Sale: Shop Rolex Watches, Omega Watches and Cartier Watches on 1stDibs
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, vintage and luxury 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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
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