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Watches For Sale
Rolex Batman GMT-Master II Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Steel GMT-Master II 40 Watch - Black And Blue Batman Bezel - Black Dial - Jubilee Bracelet
40mm stainless steel case with Oystersteel monobloc middle case, screw-down crown, bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel with black and blue Cerachrom insert and engraved numerals, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops lens over the date, black dial, hour markers set with Chromalight...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised.
Alarm clock
Brass case
mother-of-pearl dial
Mechanical movement with manual winding. Caliber K910
Dim: 44x44mm
dated on the back
O...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891
Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206
Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O
Beautiful 43m/1.69 in 18k gold case external lid. Internal lid is plain. Gold sphere, rubys.
Protecting cover and front opening. Roman numerals.
Porcelaine of sphere is scratched on right down side condition,
Working condition
t shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s Geneva last November, in case anyone’s wondering). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Fountain Pen Silver
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Limited Edition
Silver et or blanc 14k
15 x 1,5
240 euros
Category
Early 2000s Italian Watches
Piaget Miss Protocole Quartz Ladies Watch, Diamonds with Piaget Box & Papers
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
Piaget Miss Protocole Quartz Ladies Watch, Diamonds With Original Piaget Box & Papers
Model: Miss Protocole
Ref: 5322
Watch no: 881610
Movement: Qua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch
By Guy Ellia
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr
Reference # RGGS-01-AAA
Skeletonized with Tourbillon
Christophe Claret developed movement
Manual Wind
White Sapp...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eterna-Matic 3000 yellow gold vintage Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Eterna Matic
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karats yellow gold, owl and weevil hallmark.
Square shape, this vintage gold watch is ultra-flat. The bracelet is a braided mesh ultra flat and flexible. The clasp is on a scale.
The dial is glossy brown.
Height of the dial: 3.3 cm, width of the dial: 3.3 cm, thickness: 7.5 mm.
Width of the bracelet to the widest: 2.3 cm, thickness: 1.3 mm, maximum circumference: 18 cm.
Total weight of the watch: 79.4 g approximately.
Automatic mechanical watch.
Signed Eterna Matic 3000...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 118388 Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 36mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds
Dial: All Diamond dial with black Roman numerals and yellow gold hands. Date can be found at 3 o'clock
Bracelet: 18k yellow gold Presidential bracelet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Vintage Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18k Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman numerals, small seconds at 6 0'clock, enamel chapter ring on the rever...
Category
19th Century Antique Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
By Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283.
Cronograph with o'clock and quarter chimes on demand.
58mm/2.28in three-lid case in rose gold.
External lids in guillochè, main lid with central badge and corporate dustcover with Firm's medallions.
Excellent mechanism, anchor escape, rubys and remontoir.
Porcelain sphere...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Watches
Materials
Ruby, Rose Gold
Ltd Edition Jager Lecoultre Grand Reverso 986 Duodate Double Sided Wristwatch
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare Limited Edition 0723/1500 Jager LeCoulter Grande Reverso 986 Duodate double sided wrist watch.
Well, where to begin! I had wanted a double sided grand (much larger than normal) reverse for around 20 years, I finally got my hands on this absolute stunner a short while ago and its everything I could have ever wanted. I now have my eyes on a vintage Daytona...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Watches
NAUTICA, Watch 2020
Located in Roma, IT
NAUTICA, Chronograph Code N 16566G
Movement
quartz chronograph
Case
stainless steel Ø 47 mm
Dial
black
Features
original leather band
With original box
Category
2010s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Breitling Limited Edition Transocean Chronograph Stainless Steel Silver Dial
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
A limited edition stainless steel Transocean Chronograph men's wristwatch, by Breitling.
The silver dial has applied hour markers, a 30-minute recorder at 3 o'clock, a date indiator...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch
By Piaget
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz
Function: hours, minutes
Case: 23x20mm yellow gold square case, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, push/pull crown
Band: yellow gold Piaget mesh link bracelet
Dial...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Asprey 18ct Two Gold Art Deco Keyless Lever Open Face Dress Pocket Watch, C1920s
By Asprey
Located in London, GB
Asprey. AN 18ct Two Colour Gold Art Deco Keyless Lever Open Face Dress Pocket Watch C1920s
Dial: The silver satin finished dial signed Asprey, raised gold Arabic numerals and engine...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Tudor Geneve Chronomaster
By Tudor
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
tudor Black Bay
limited edition bronze
Ref. 79250BM
Around 2019
Bronze case
Mechanical self-winding movement
Leather strap and buckle signed in bronze
Original box and paper
new fr...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch
excellent condition
custom carbon black was added to steel
runs perfect
No box or papers
shop with confi...
Category
1990s European Watches
1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
1918 Elgin "Offset Foch Rare White Star" Trench Watch.
The Elgin “Star Series…….. Let me clear up the confusion.
Not all Elgin black star dial watches are called a "Pershing", th...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Piaget Fully Loaded Diamond and Ruby Set Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Fully Loaded Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, pave diamond dial set with 2 round brilliant cut rubies at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'cloc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Gevril Watch Submarine Square "4802"
By Gevril
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Gevril
Submariner ref 4802
Steel/ blue leather strap
Deployment buckle
Blue bezel and dial
Day and date
Automatic
Sapphire back
42mm
Waterproof 50 meters
Limited Edition 500 copies ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Edouard stainless Steel Millenium 2000 Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
EDOUARD
Watch Millenium 2000.
Steel, steel bracelet.
GMT.
Power reserve.
Sapphire crystal case.
Automatic movement.
Breguet needles.
Box.
Warranty 1 year.
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch.
The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage je...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tudor Heritage Advisor
By Tudor
Located in Braintree, GB
Tudor Heritage Advisor
Gender: Mens
Case Diameter : 42 mm
Movement: Automatic
Watchband Material: Steel
Case material : Steel
Display Type: Analogu...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold round shaped case encrusted with outstandingly fine quality diamonds throughout tot...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Eterna Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Airforce Chronometer Quartz Wristwatch
By Eterna
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Gold and Steel
Gold and Steel Bracelet
White Dial
Gold and Steel Bezel
3 counters
Date at 6 o'clock
Moon Phase
High resolution quartz
New battery
New stock
1 year warranty
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
French Army Watch Type 21 by Dodane, 1955
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Dodane
type 21
montre de l'armée de l'air française
acier/bracelet cuir
mécanique
fonction flyback (retour en vol)
40mm diamètre
rare version cadran noir...
Category
1950s French Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm
...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex Precision wristwatch, boxed watch
By Rolex
Located in NEWARK, GB
The perfect classic timepiece is what you wil find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rolex precision wristwatch.
It features a traditional circular shaped case in 9ct gold marked on...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Watches
Materials
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 1970's Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold 25mm
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1970's 25mm
Pre-owned, excellent condition vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1970's. An incred...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
Cober “Cushion Square” Ladies Yellow Gold with Sapphire glass Wristwatch
Located in OSS, NH
Handmade watch with a quartz movement, made of 18 Carat yellow gold and water-resistant up to 5ATM in a 26 x 28 mm case. An immediate eye-catcher is the hand-filed watch face, which ...
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage LeCoultre Mystery Dial White Gold and Diamond set Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 LeCoultre "Mystery Dial" Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement. Original and incredible Mint condition Silver Satin D...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Paris Classic Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Paris Ladies Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 X 19 M.M 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire crown, White dial with Black Roman Nume...
Category
1990s French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.
By Elgin
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 t...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X D...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Art Deco Watch from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: / Art Deco Tropical / Reference 4327
METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Top Steel Back
CIRCA / YEAR: 1947
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 29mm Len...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
New Van Der Bauwede Princess in 18kt Gold Automatic Wristwatch With Box & Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
New Van Der Bauwede Princess in 18 kt. Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch With Box and Papers
Movement: Automatic
Functions: Hours, minutes
Case: 18 kt. yellow gold, diameter 27 mm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
In my watch restoration and personal collecting I have a soft spot for the Gruen Quadron series. Introduced in the mid 1920’s their engineering was revolutionary because their moveme...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hermes Cape Cod Diamond 18k White Gold Double Tour Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Hermes Cape Cod Diamond 18K White Gold Wristwatch with a genuine leather strap is a horological masterpiece that seamlessly marries luxury and elegance with the signature style a...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's Dial by Stern Freres pre Patek
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Stley
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36mm Length X 24mm Width
MO...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Diamond Dial and Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Baume Mercier 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bracelet Dress Watch with Diamond Accents
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Mercier Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bracelet Style Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Category
1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Patek Philippe 18K Hunting Case Roman Numerals Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18K Hunting Case Roman Numerals Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold case (45 mm). White dial with black Roman numerals sub seconds at 6 o'clock position; bl...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch Ref 865
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch Ref 865 - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold (48 mm) . White enamel dial with skinny roman numerals. Ref. 865 was produced from ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Diamond Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Gruen "Quadron" Caliber 123, 17J, Stunning Survivor
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
This the first time I have offered this model of Gruen. I have one in my personal collection, it has never been offered for sale. No is your chance. Talk about the epitome of Art Dec...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two-Tone Yellow & Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25mm Len...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Tag Heuer Formula 1 Kith Heuer WA121J.BT0012
By TAG Heuer
Located in London, GB
One of the hottest, newest watches on the market and limited to just 825 pieces of which this is one of and it's in the UK now ready for collection or next day delivery.
Introducin...
Category
2010s British Watches
Materials
Steel
OMEGA Afghanistan Airforce 135.00011 Cal.601
By Omega
Located in London, GB
An unusual version of the Omega dating to the mid 1960’s, this Caliber 601 Omega has the case back signed with the Afghanistan Air force insignia.
These watches were supplied to the...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Breguet Classique Calendrier 7337BB/1E/9V6
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
A Breguet Classique Calendrier wristwatch in white gold. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with a date, day and moon phase indicator as well as seconds sub-dial. Fitted with a sapphi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Datejust Floral Dial 116200
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 36mm Datejust by Rolex in stainless steel. Featuring a chocolate floral dial with applied Arabic numerals that is encased and complemented by a smooth fixed bezel.
Fitted with sap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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