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Watches For Sale
Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case.
Made in Switzerland, 1957
The case was made in England, Birmingham, 1957 by Denisson watch case c...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial (This di...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Octagon Shaped Watch with Dial by Stern from 1928
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1928
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
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
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's, Ref. 315418
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's.
Watch has long service award engraved on case back from H.J Heinz company.
Reference: 315418
Period: 1960's
Movement: 24 jewels, Mechanica...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ref 1567 Ladies Santos Galbée 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1567
Model: Santos Galbée
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Cream
Face: Sapphire Crystal...
Category
1990s Watches
Ladies 14k Gold Omega Hidden Wrist Watch w/ Chevron Weave Link Wide Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Omega
Movement: Mechanical - 17 Jewels - Cal. 483
Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 59.7 Grams
Width: 19mm (bracelet & case)
Bracelet Length:...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Brown Strap Ladies Watch W5000256
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Brown Strap Ladies Watch W5000256. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold rectangular case 20.0 x 25.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue sapphire ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Hermes Heure H 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Hermès
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Hermes Heure H collection is renowned for its symbolic representation of the brand's identity through the clever use of the "H" case shape, making it an emblematic piece for coll...
Category
20th Century Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel White Gold Blue Dial Fluted Bezel Oyster Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and white gold features an Azzurro-blue dial and an Oyster bracelet. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Steel
Cartier Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 9011 Gold Plated Steel Leather 31mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier
Model: Cartier 21 Must de Cartier
Reference Number: 9011
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Leather
Measurements : 31mm (without...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Vintage Pink Technomarine Womens Chronograph Wristwatch Diamonds + MOP Dial
By Technomarine
Located in New York, NY
A vintage womens stainless steel chronograph wristwatch by TechnoMarine. Millenium Special Edition, Cruise CG7, model CIT 05 60. The bezel is set with two rows of diamonds. Three gil...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Raymond Weil Maestro STC-00659 Mens Automatic Wrist Watch
By Raymond Weil
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegant and without complication are noted characteristics by design from Raymond Weil Geneve. This circa 2013, men's classic square dress watch is ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold 21mm Cushion Shape Mechanical Hand Wound Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful classic vintage Cartier wrist watch features a mechanical hand wound Swiss movement mounted in an elegant, solid 18k yellow ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Ruby Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : Stainless Steel
Case Size : 24 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Ruby Dial (This dial is not...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Le Vian Round Wristwatch of Blackberry Diamonds in Blackberry Stainless Steel
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian 45mm Round Wristwatch featuring 0.64cts of Blackberry Diamonds in Blackberry Stainless Steel with a genuine Alligator Strap.
Category
2010s Watches
Gomelsky Shirley Fromer Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch G0120023481
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Gomelsky Shirley G0120023481 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Watches
Bulova Curv Two-Tone Steel Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 98A160
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Condition. The Watch Only Has Hairline Scratches on Gold-Tone Parts Due To Store Handling. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Two-Tone Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Fi...
Category
2010s Unknown Watches
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Bilbao, ES
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines of timepieces from the brand’s entire catalog. And among the numerous references that make up this iconic collection of chronograph watches, the “Big Red” Rolex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Always in style, a retro classic Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch. The height of popularity 1950-60s, this sleek 34mm timepiece...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rolex Ladies 31mm Datejust MOP Diamond Two-Tone Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex
Model - 68273 Datejust
Metals - Yellow Gold/Steel
Case Size - 31mm
Crystal - Sapphire
Dial - MOP Diamond
Movement - Automatic CAL.2135
Wrist size - Two tone Jubilee
W...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Late Retro Ladies Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch, c1950
By Hamilton
Located in valatie, NY
Late Retro Ladies Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch, c1950 with assorted diamonds. Total diamond weight approximately 1.02 carats. The original 17 jewel movement housed in a e...
Category
20th Century American Retro Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Emerald Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Oyster Perpetual
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Case Size : 24 mm
Dial : Custom Synthetic MOP Rainbow Emerald...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Gomelsky Audrey 6 Gold Tone Steel Green Dial Quartz Ladies Watch G0120147279
By Gomelsky
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Gomelsky by Shinola Audrey 6 G0120147279 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round ...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Diamond Set 2483
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold Tank Americaine by Cartier. Features a silver dial with Roman numerals, date display, sword-shaped hands in blued steel and a secret Cartier signature at V of VII. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ref 4265 Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 4265 Ladies wrist watch, 23 x 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold Cushion shape 2 piece case with twisted Rope style case and beze...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Silver Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16263
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Silver Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16263. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
Bulova Watch, Set-o-matic, Blue Dial Stainless Steel
By Bulova
Located in Vannes, FR
Bulova Watch, Set-o-Matic, Blue Dial
This vintage self-winding wristwatch is a true watchmaking jewel, distinguished by its revolutionary "Dual-Day" functionality. Thanks to its Bul...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Disco Volante 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the LeCoultre vintage 1950's wristwatch, a timeless embodiment of elegance. This exquisite timepiece features a 32mm round 14kt yellow gold case, a beige dial, gold marke...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier Panthere Large 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Panthere Large Mens Watch. 29mm 18K yellow case with 18K yellow gold bezel. Off-white dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233
Serial: E396***
Year: 1990
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
...
Category
1990s Watches
Cartier Santos Galbee Quartz 29 mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W20011C4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee wristwatch. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel and elegant yellow gold, this luxury timepiece boasts a fixed bezel ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Dual Time Watch with Original Dial and Strap
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Time Zone / Lozenge Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1934
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Diam...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Breitling Navitimer Wristwatch Ref 806, 41mm Case, New Strap, Early Example 1967
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 features a 41mm stainless steel case and a manually wound Venus 178 movement. An early Navitimer, this example has a wonderfully dial and bezel insert, the twin planes dial has coeval tritium indices and hands, the second counter is a replacement red, which sits perfectly with this watch, offering a sporting and contemporary touch. A new quality leather strap has also been fitted with generic tang buckle. We date this Navitimer 806...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose”
Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch
comes with original factory polish – great news for a collector!
~~~
Dating from 1962 (ye...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 champagne Diamond two tone jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Description)
Brand - Rolex
Case size - 36mm
Style - Datejust
Model - 16013
Crystal - Sapphire
Metals - Yellow gold/steel
Bezel - Yellow gold diamond
Dial - Champagne Diamond
Movement - Rolex auto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Covered Surprise Cuff Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid to late 1950s Rolex precision Ladies Cuff Bracelet Watch, a rare and unusual Rolex watch, all in 18k Yellow Gold, the top in the form...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67
Stainless Steel
Length: 45.65mm
Width: 41mm
Strap ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. Rolex logo...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
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
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady Watch in Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elevate your style with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady watch - fusion of elegance and precision. Audemars Piguet, a pioneer in Haute Horology since 1875, has a rich history of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel
18k Gold Men's Watch Omega Constellation Chronometer
By Omega
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega Constellation chronometer, automatic day-date 18k gold men's watch with leather strap, circa 1960-69. Lug width 19mm, mechanical ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Nickel Prince Drs. Watch 1930s with Silver Dial by Stern Freres
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Drs. Model
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silver with Arabic Luminous Numbers Dial by Patek Philippe...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Vintage Art Deco Silver and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage silver wrist watch in art deco style in geometric designe with 6 large old mine cut diamonds 3.7mm each stone diameter flanked with smaller ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches
CHANEL Premiere Quartz Watch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the epitome of luxury with the CHANEL Premiere Quartz Watch, a symbol of sophistication and timeless style. This exquisite timepiece features a sleek, streamlined design that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Swiss 0.15 carat sapphire and 0.09 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold lapel watch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This fine and impressive antique lapel watch...
Category
Early 1900s Swazi Antique Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Rolex unisex 34mm Date steel 1500 Blue Diamond on leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description)
Brand - Rolex
Gender - Unisex
Model - 1500 Date
Metals - Stainless Steel
Case size - 34 mm
Bezel - smooth steel
Crystal - New Acrylic
Movement - Automatic Cal.157...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont XL Steel Rose Gold Limited Edition Mens Watch W2SA0025
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Dumont XL Steel Rose Gold Limited Edition Mens Watch W2SA0025 Box Card. Manual winding movement with Cartier caliber 430 MC. Stainless steel case 46.6 mm x 33.9 mm. Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
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
Cartier 1810 1 Must de Cartier Silver 925 Gold Plated Swiss Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier
Model: Must de Cartier
Reference Number: 1810 1
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Silver 925 Gold Plated
Measurements : Case wi...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 28mm
MOVEME...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gucci Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens tank style 18k yellow gold wristwatch. Original Gucci quartz watch with white dial and Roman numerals.
Length: 35.17mm
Width: 28mm
Band width at case: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Womens Montblanc Stainless Steel Profile Wristwatch
By Mont Blanc
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Contemporary Women's Montblanc Stainless Steel # 7047 Quartz Profile Wrist Watch, in mint condition and in it's original box. The leather wristband ...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chanel Premier Gold Vermeil and Black Lacquered Watch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Chanel
Model Name: Premier
Movement: quartz
Case Size: 20 x 26 mm
Case Back: Solid
Case Material: Gold Plated
Bezel: Gold Plated
Dial:Black Laquered
Bracelet: Gold...
Category
2010s Watches
Men's Cartier Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Cartier Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (29mm x 40mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman numerals and date at 3 o'...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Gucci 100M Steel Rectangular Custom Diamond G-Bezel Black Dial Unisex Watch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Auth Gucci stainless Steel diamond “G” Bezel watch
Gucci Silver Stainless Steel Black Dial 3600 Swiss Water Resistant Wrist Watch.
Pre-Owned
Case Diameter: 32mm
stainless steel 3...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize Steel Rose Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 278271
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize Steel Rose Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 278271. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 31 mm in diameter. Rolex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 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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