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Jaeger Master

Jaeger - LeCoultre Master Calendar, 140.8.87
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Braintree, GB
Brand: Jaeger - LeCoultre Model: Master Calendar Reference number: 140.8.87 Brand: Jaeger
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner 14K Yellow Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
This is a great condition 1960's Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner in solid 14K yellow gold. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Mariner E559 Automatic Winding
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Case Material: Stainless Steel Case
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Men's Watch Q151812A
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Men's Watch Q151812A - Automatic winding. Stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre 142.2.92 Master Geographic 18K Rose Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 142.2.92 Year: Est. 2007 Model: Master Geographic Case Material: 18K Rose
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner Gilt Dial Stainless Steel
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
This is an ultra rare 1950's Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner. This watch is extremely rare due to
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Case Mens Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Atlanta, GA
This mens' wrist watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre is the Master Ultra Thin model, in good quality with a
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1960's Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner Automatic Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the LeCoultre Master Mariner vintage 1960's wristwatch. This exquisite timepiece
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540 - Automatic winding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Memovox 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Memovox 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch 146.2.95 - Automatic winding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme Alarm Aston Martin Series 150.8.42
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel Master Compressor by Jaeger LeCoultre is a limited series piece and was produced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Factory Diamond Automatic Watch Extra Band
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Holland, PA
Stainless Steel Master Compressor Diamond Automatic wristwatch with extra band by Jaeger LeCoultre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor GMT Titanium Black Dial Men Watch Q187T670
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Information Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor Model Number: Q187T670 Type: Wristwatch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor SERVICED by JLC Steel 148.8.60 Cal 960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre Founded in 1833 Jaeger-LeCoultre has always produced a great many movements for a
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Small Second Round Pre Master Steel Vintage 1940
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
designs Jaeger-LeCoultre for the contemporary connoisseurs MODEL : Classic Round Pre Master CASE
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Lady Diving GMT, 18K Roségold and Diamonds
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Berlin, DE
From first owner. Purchased at Wempe, Germany. Watch is in very good condition! Ref. Q1892420 Strap used. If you wish, you will receive a new bracelet before shipping! Including o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm Q1778470 Men's Watch in Stai
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm Q1778470 Men's Watch in Stai SKU: 132354
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in Titanium
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in Titanium SKU: 135667
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" Q178T677 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" Q178T677 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in SKU: 132469
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Jaeger LeCoultre NOS Master Compressor U.S. Navy Seals GMT 159.T.C7
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This titanium Master Compressor GMT by Jaeger LeCoultre is a limited series piece and was produced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Presented in an 18k solid Yellow gold case , the original Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date Calendar
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Steel circa 1960s Wristwatch with Original Dial and Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger Lecoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Master Mariner / Reference 559 METAL
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Wristwatch 14k Gold Estate Jewelry & Timepiece
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
be able to handle a new volume of operation, the Maison partnered with Jaeger-LeCoultre. That allowed
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

What Endures (Colorful Abstract Mixed Media Painting in Blue, Multi-Color)
Located in Hudson, NY
, 2017 Masters of War, curated by Brian Cirmo, Albany Center Galleries, Albany, NY 2016 Scenes and
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Muslin

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
, painted in an oval panel which is signed with the monogram FP by the French master enameler artist Fernand
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Marlboro II (Photo-Realist Pop Art Still Life Painting of a Red Cigarette Pack)
By Scott Nelson Foster
Located in Hudson, NY
Master of Fine Arts, Utah State University, Painting & Drawing, Logan, UT 2005 Bachelor of Arts, Summa
Category

2010s Pop Art Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor

Jaeger Le Coultre Master Compressor Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Madrid, ES
Jaeger-LeCoultre automatic wristwatch, Master Compressor model. Centre second, minute and hour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic 18 Karat Gold Automatic 169.1.92
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Jaeger LeCoultre Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 36-39.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Mariner Deep Sea Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre stainless steel tonneau Master Mariner Deep Sea diver's wristwatch, automatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Master World Geographic 146.2.32.S 18K Rose Gold w/Box & Papers
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Master World Geographic 146.2.32.S 18K Rose Gold w/Box & Papers
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoulture Master Control 147.8.37.S Men's Auto Watch with Box and Papers
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger-Lecoulture Master Control 147.8.37.S Men Auto Watch W/Box & Papers 40mm
Category

Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox 141.1.97, Blue Dial, Certified
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Reference #:141.1.97. Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control Reveil Alarm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox 141.1.97, Case, Certified and Warranty
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Reference #:141.1.97. Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control Reveil Alarm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox 141.1.97, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Reference #:141.1.97. Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control Reveil Alarm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Gold Asprey Jaeger Lecoultre 8 Day Travel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
desk travel clock was a very popular design for Jaeger LeCoultre, and the company made this model for a
Category

Vintage 1930s British Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Jaeger Le Coultre Master Control Platinum Wrist Watch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Master Control CASE platinum, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back MOVEMENT cal
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Platinum Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch 140.6.80
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model Number: 140.6.80 Limited
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Jaeger Le Coultre Rose Gold Master Memovox Wristwatch Ref 146.2.95
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Master Memovox Ref. 146.2.95 Grande Memovox Reveil 1000 Hours Case-Screwed case, rose gold
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control Reveil Alarm 141.1.97 Men's Watch 18K YG 38mm
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control Reveil Alarm 141.1.97 Men's Watch 18K YG 38mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique hunting scene print with a swan by Ridinger - Engraving - 18th century
By Martin Elias Ridinger
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Plate XXXII: Im amergau See in Bayren wurde mir von einen Jaeger
Category

1760s Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Compressor Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Model 176.84.70 certified pre-owned contemporary mens wrist
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Meteorite Master Calendar
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger-LeCoultre Meteorite Master Calendar Calibre : 866/1 Case : Stainless Steel, Water
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor 148.8.60
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4633 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor Model Ref: 148.8.60 Age: Gender
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger Le Coultre Master Control Automatic, model #: 140.2.89, featuring the following: — Movement
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Atlanta, GA
Reference number 140.2.93 Brand Jaeger-LeCoultre Model Master Control Movement Automatic Case
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calibre : 868/1 Case : Stainless Steel, Water
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Calibre : 925/1 Case : Stainless Steel, Water-resistance
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Perpetual Watch 149847A
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Perpetual Watch, reference number 149847A, upholds the storied brand’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Eight Days Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Eight Days Rose Gold Men's Watch Q1602420 - Automatic winding, Date, Day
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diamond 148.8.37
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4989 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor Model Ref: 148.8.37 Age: Gender
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Tourbillion
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
The simplicity and classic design of this Jaeger Le Coultre is showcased in its 18k rose gold and
Category

Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control 147.2.41.S
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A rose gold Master Control wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers, a month
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Geographic
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, world time Case: 40mm stainless steel round case Dial: white arabic/round stick chronograph dial Band: brown...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Geographic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Geographic stainless steel 39mm with a silvered dial. Also has a brown
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Tourbillon Rose Gold Q1652420
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A rose gold 41.5mm Master Tourbillon by Jaeger LeCoultre. Features a silver dial displaying the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Compressor Memovox 146.3.95
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Jaeger-LeCoultre box and papers.
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic Watch Q1712140
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic watch, reference number Q1712140, is presented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox International Watch Q1418471
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox International, reference number Q1418471, is presented within
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor 160.T.25
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4760 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor Model Ref: 160.T.25 Age: Gender
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

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Jaeger Master For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate jaeger master for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 17 antique edition and 130 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect jaeger master among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A jaeger master from Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC and Jaeger — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A jaeger master of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Finding a jaeger master for sale for men should be easy, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Jaeger Master?

On average, a jaeger master at 1stDibs sells for $9,910, while they’re typically $1,850 on the low end and $135,586 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Jaeger-LeCoultre for sale on 1stDibs

The exquisite art of watchmaking is on display in the distinctive designs of Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Swiss manufacturer is celebrated for its striking Art Deco–era antique clocks, while its range of sumptuous luxury watches spans the gamut of modern design, each one a time capsule of its period.

Jaeger-LeCoultre was established in 1833 by watchmaker Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux of the Swiss mountains. LeCoultre was also an inventor who, in 1844, created the millionomètre. As the first instrument to measure thousandths of a millimeter with total accuracy, it refined the meticulous watchmaking process. By 1866, LeCoultre's son, Elie LeCoultre, took over the business. He revolutionized watchmaking by bringing all 180 skills involved in the trade into one workshop: LeCoultre & Cie Manufacture.

By 1903, the company had passed to Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre. He created a signature line of ultra-thin watches in partnership with Edmond Jaeger, a French watchmaker who specialized in flat watch cases. In 1907, Louis Cartier signed a contract with Jaeger so that Cartier would have movements for its popular timepieces produced exclusively at LeCoultre in Switzerland. This era saw the debut of Cartier’s Santos as well as its Tank watch.

Watchmakers at Jaeger-LeCoultre began to experiment with the Art Deco style that had encompassed the 1920s and the 1930s. At the time, there were many influences that led to the creation of Art Deco jewelry, while the cases of Art Deco clocks featured architectural details and saw an integration of materials such as brass, glass and marble. Iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre designs from this era include the 1928 Atmos clock and the Reverso watch. Stylish and practical, the coveted Reverso watch features a case that you can flip to protect the watch face.

During the 1950s and '60s, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers continued the manufacturer’s tradition of prioritizing practical reliability. In 1958, the company introduced the robust and durable Geophysic watch collection. The Memovox Polaris, an alarm-equipped dive watch one could wear underwater, followed in 1968.

The best-known timepiece in the company's modern collection is the Master Control watch, unveiled in 1992. It symbolizes a return to the thin style and performance-first ethic of classic Jaeger-LeCoultre. In 2018, the watchmaker also launched the Polaris collection. Inspired by the original Memovox, the series features a sporty, elegant and contemporary look.

Find vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre wristwatches and pocket watches on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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 antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.