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Watches For Sale
Michele Urban Diamond & Stainless Steel Watch
By Michele
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' large Michele urban diamond chronograph watch in stainless steel.
Quartz movement.
Keeps good time.
Mother of pearl dial.
The case size is 35mm by 28mm.
Measures 6 inches in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Silver Dial Quartz Steel Ladies Watch W69010Z4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu Silver Dial Quartz Steel Ladies Watch W69010Z4. Quartz movement. Round stainless steel case 28.0 mm in diameter. Fluted crown set with a blue spinel cabochon. Sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, 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
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
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
1940s Retro Rose Gold and Gem set Large Hidden Surprise Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Retro, hidden Surprise Watch. The 14K Rose Gold center section measures 1 1/4 inch wide, depressing the Rubies on the case side operates a sp...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 18238. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 36.0 mm in diameter. ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
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
Cartier Santos Octagon Automatic L 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
In Mint Condition.
Swiss Made, Cartier Santos In Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold. Solid Gold.
Nice & Strong Bracelet. Solid Links.
Automatic Movement.
Nice Large Size Case, 31mm.
G...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Midsize Blue Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 68623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Midsize Blue Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 68623. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold case 35....
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Custom Turquoise Tiffany Dial & Diamond Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Newton, MA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel customized aftermarket turquoise colored diamond dial and diamond bezel offered by Alex & Co. This stunning timepiece is pre-owned in excellent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Stainless Steel
Omega Geneve Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Geneve Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold with manual movement. Circular case in yellow gold, fluted crown, snap-on back. Silver dial, applied gold ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prio...
Category
1880s Modern Antique Watches
Materials
18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Chopard La Strada with Rare Mother of Pearl Dial
By Chopard
Located in Stuart, FL
Chopard La Strada with rare mother of pearl dial.
Ref. 41/6804
Watch is 18k yellow gold, production 2010, quartz movement, sapphire crystal, case diameter is 23mm x 34mm, roman nume...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Cal 1332 Honeycomb Dial Gold Plated And Stainless-steel Watch 80
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega
Model: Seamaster
Reference : 1960196
Features: Rectangular dress watch - Honeycomb Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz Cal 1332
Case Materia...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Timex MK1 Steel Black Dial Watch TW2R68200
Located in Southhampton, PA
This is the Timex MK1 Steel 40 mm watch, reference number TW2R68200. It boasts a black stainless steel case that offers water resistance of 30 meters. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Movado 18K Gold Plated Watch
By Movado
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Movado 18K Gold Plated Watch, a timeless and elegant classic wristwatch that combines luxury with refined style. This exquisite timepiece features an 18K yellow gold-...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
By Vulcain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00104 Small Second Date Automatic Men's Watch
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00104 Small Second Date Automatic Men's Watch
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. I...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 116233 Datejust Arabic Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Partial STICKERS
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116233
Serial: F255***
Year: 2003
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Ar...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Rolex Oyster Raleigh Reference 3478
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1942 Rolex Oyster Raleigh reference 3478. This watch is powered by a manual wind Rolex caliber 65 manual wind movement. The stainle...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 336933 Sky Dweller White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper 2023
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 336933
Serial: 108K1***
Year: 2023
Model: Sky Dweller
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial:...
Category
2010s Watches
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Rose Gold Mens Watch 26120OR.00.D002CR.01
Located in Dallas, TX
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Rose Gold Mens Watch 26120OR.00.D002CR.01 - Automatic winding. 18k Rose Gold ( 39 mm ) Solid case back. Black dial with Grande Tapisserie waffle p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Ref 2650 W2006951 Santos Dumont 18 Rose Gold Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2650
Model: Santos Dumont
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: Brown Leather
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 44.6mm x 34.6mm
Include...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Zephyr
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1038/1008
METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 14Kt. & Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1968
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Di...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Vacheron and Constantin 18 Karat High Grade Handmade Pocket Watch circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 51mm
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel 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 Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel 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 Ladies "Bubble Back" with Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 6006
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1953
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ebel 18k Gold Bezel Mother Of Pearl Diamond Watch
By Ebel
Located in San Fernando, CA
EBEL
Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Bezel
2 tone
Mother of pearl Dial
Diamond Markers
Approx. Case 21mm
Swiss Watch
In great looking and working condition, visible wear consistent with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Mother of Pearl jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Brown strap band with 18k y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Concord 18K Yellow Gold Classic Men's Watch 58.78.214 Quartz #17229
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Concord 18K Yellow Gold Classic Men's Watch
Model: 58.78.214
Serial: 1288660
18K yellow gold case - 34mm in diameter, 5mm thick
Gold dial with gold markers and date
New leather b...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Patek Philippe Calatrava Wrist Watch
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold Patek Philippe Calatrava #3919G-001. With original inner and outer boxes, all books and certificates
Category
2010s European Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540 - Automatic winding. Rose Gold (39mm diameter). Meteorite dial with day and month indicator and date on ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Panerai PAM00375 Luminor 1950 3DAYS Limited to 2000 Brown/Black
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
The Panerai PAM00375 is a men's watch that is part of a limited collection from Officine Panerai. Only 2,000 of these watches were created. The watch has a 47mm composite case, a fix...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Modern Antique Watches
Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included.
Brand: Bvlgari
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Men
Style: Luxury
Model: Solotempo
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Vintage: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Navy Blue 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 42mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bell and Ross Vintage 120
By Bell & Ross
Located in London, GB
Watch: Bell and Ross Vintage 120
Stock Number: CHW5422
Price: £1150.00
A beautiful looking Chronograph Vintage 120 Bell and Ross is a hard to fi...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
PIAGET Lady's Wristwatch in 18K Gold paved with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Paris, FR
PIAGET ladies' watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds
PIAGET watch in 18-carat yellow gold paved with Diamonds, each link is paved with bars holding 8 Brilliant Cut diamonds and the d...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 31mm 18K White Gold Gray Dial Unisex Watch 7119G-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Rare Grey Dial. Comes With Patek Travel Pouch and papers.
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Chopard Women's Wrist Watch BaignoireModel in 18 Karat Gold Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Paris, FR
CHOPARD Lady's Watch Baignoire Model in 18-Carat Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Original leather bracelet signed Chopard Genève and original gold-plated clasp
The 18-carat yellow gold beze...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Kermit Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 126610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers.
Brand: Rolex
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Men
Model: Rolex Submariner 126610LV
Model Number: 126...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm
CIRCA: 1970's
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date with Custom Finished Tiffany Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Automatic Mens Watch 126715CHNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Box and papers included.
Brand: Rolex
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Men
Model: GMT-Master II 126715CHNR
Model Number: 126715CHNR
Country/Region of Manufacture: Sw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial 1960'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: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Finished Orange 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 42mm x...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970s
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: 42mm x 35mm
M...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht Master 40mm Steel 18K Gold Chocolate Dial Automatic Men Watch 126621
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No original box and papers.
Brand: Rolex
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Men
Model Number: 126621
Year Manufactured: 2018-Now
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Calibre 3235
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 126234 Steel 36mm Blue Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Sporting the 'best seller' blue diamond dial, solid white gold fluted bezel and elegant Jubilee bracelet, this is the all new style 36mm Datejust with new generation calibre 3235 aut...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Blue Diamond, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16013. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 36.0 mm in diameter. R...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 White Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 115.028
Located in Atlanta, GA
A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 White Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 115.028. Manual-winding movement. 18k white gold case 41.9 mm in diameter. Exhibition transparent sapphire crystal cas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Rose Gold Oysterflex Bracelet Mens Watch 116655 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k Everose gold case 40.0 mm in di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126300. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 41 mm in diameter. Rolex log...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Green Hand Steel Mens Watch 116900 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Green Hand Steel Mens Watch 116900 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diamete...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
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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