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Contemporary Watches

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold with Three Row Diamonds Bezel Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold with Three Row Diamonds Bezel Quartz Movement 22 x 33 mm case
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Piaget Polo 841 C701 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant ladies Piaget Polo small watch in 18k yellow gold. Quartz. Ref 841 C701. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. Certified preowned Piaget...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Womens Montblanc Stainless Steel Profile Wristwatch
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 ...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, Hampton MV045063, Tiffany Co. Quartz
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, Hampton MV045063, Tiffany Co. Quartz. 18 mm lug width and the bracelet is 2.75 inches on each side. Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Hampton MV045063 G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 ...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch w/ hidden Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch with hidden Watch. The watch is a Geneve 17 jewel manual movement with a safety clasp. The Watch has a serviced move...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado Museum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Swiss Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Movado Museum Model Number: 66 0200 105 Material: 14k Yellow Gold Movement: Quartz Case: 24.4 mm wide (not including the crown) Band width: 14.8 mm - 8.9 mm Closure Type: Fold...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sistine Black & white42mm Leather Band Quartz Watch (Complimentary extra straps)
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
"ADEXE was founded by two sisters in the male-dominated watch industry in London in 2016. From design, crafting, to production, everything is done in-house to ensure product quality ...
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sistine All Black 40mm Mesh Band Quartz Watch (Complimentary extra straps)
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
"ADEXE was founded by two sisters in the male-dominated watch industry in London in 2016. From design, crafting, to production, everything is done in-house to ensure product quality ...
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sistine Silver 40mm Mesh Band Quartz Watch (Complimentary extra straps)
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
"ADEXE was founded by two sisters in the male-dominated watch industry in London in 2016. From design, crafting, to production, everything is done in-house to ensure product quality ...
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Large Santos De Cartier Blue PVD WSSA0048 Box Papers Extra Bracelet 4072
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2022 Large Cartier Santos De Cartier WSSA0048 with extended international good through 05/2030. It comes with the Cartier blue rubber strap and unworn Ca...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Swatch The Poet GP107 Year 1993 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Swatch Vintage from the 1993 collection. A design that speaks for itself, along the strap you can recognize the work of De Chirico "The poet...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Foreseer - 41mm vintage brown quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【Foreseer 】The Timeless French Retro Watch Inspired by binoculars, the two iconic sub-dials serve as pillars of certainty and stability, hours and minutes, accuracy and efficacy. ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

British Gents Square Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【SQUARE 】 Made from toughened stainless steel in petrol grey and finished off with sand-colored indexes. Official website packaging: square gift box, warranty card, mesh band strap...
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

British All Gun Black Gents Square Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【SQUARE 】 Made from toughened stainless steel in petrol grey and finished off with sand-colored indexes. Official website packaging: square gift box, warranty card, mesh band strap...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Foreseer - 41mm vintage orange brown quartz watch gents
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【Foreseer 】The Timeless French Retro Watch Inspired by binoculars, the two iconic sub-dials serve as pillars of certainty and stability, hours and minutes, accuracy and efficacy. ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Foreseer - 41mm gun black mesh quartz watch gents
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【Foreseer 】The Timeless French Retro Watch Inspired by binoculars, the two iconic sub-dials serve as pillars of certainty and stability, hours and minutes, accuracy and efficacy. ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Foreseer - 41mm vintage grey & brown quartz watch gents
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【Foreseer 】The Timeless French Retro Watch Inspired by binoculars, the two iconic sub-dials serve as pillars of certainty and stability, hours and minutes, accuracy and efficacy. ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rosegold Square Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【SQUARE 】 Let this rosegold colour rejuvenate you! Just like Vogue Magazine based in Hanover Square, it is as on-trend as you are! Official website packaging: square gift box, warr...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

THEY - 41mm vintage blue and gold quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【THEY 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch We have specifically chosen the name THEY for this very first collection to identify a truly unisex product, which celebrates diversity an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

THEY 2.0 - 41mm retro chocolate quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【THEY 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch We have specifically chosen the name THEY for this very first collection to identify a truly unisex product, which celebrates diversity an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

THEY - 41mm vintage white and gold quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【THEY 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch We have specifically chosen the name THEY for this very first collection to identify a truly unisex product, which celebrates diversity an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

THEY 2.0 - 41mm retro blue quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【THEY 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch We have specifically chosen the name THEY for this very first collection to identify a truly unisex product, which celebrates diversity an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

THEY 2.0 - 41mm retro white chocolate quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【THEY 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch We have specifically chosen the name THEY for this very first collection to identify a truly unisex product, which celebrates diversity an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

THEY - 41mm retro brown & black quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【THEY 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch We have specifically chosen the name THEY for this very first collection to identify a truly unisex product, which celebrates diversity an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

THEY - 41mm retro light brown quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【THEY 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch We have specifically chosen the name THEY for this very first collection to identify a truly unisex product, which celebrates diversity an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

THEY - 41mm vintage brown quartz watch unisex
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【THEY 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch We have specifically chosen the name THEY for this very first collection to identify a truly unisex product, which celebrates diversity an...
Category

2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Sport Wave 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch
By Ebel
Located in Rome, IT
Ebel Sport Wave 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch 57 Grams 6.25" Ref 866902 The watch features a 18k Yellow Gold Crown, 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bezel, sapphire crystal, Go...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere De Cartier Medium 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Quartz Watch 4017
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Cartier Medium Sized Panthere De Cartier Watch. With Cartier's classic styling this watch features a 29mm x 37mm stainless steel case, 18k yellow gold be...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176234 Pink Arabic Maxi Dial 26 mm Box Card
Located in Rome, IT
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176234 Pink Arabic Maxi Dial 26 mm Box Card. The watch features a screw-down crown, 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel, Sapphire Crystal (the crystal has been...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pre-Owned CARTIER Orange Tank Solo Quartz Watch 2716
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Cartier limited edition watch from the Tank Solo collection with model number 2716 featuring a stainless steel frame with an or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Quartz, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cober “Nº2” with 60 brilliant cut Diamonds Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Wristwatch
Located in OSS, NH
Nº2 with 60 brilliant cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Wristwatch Cober Jewellery This is a Cober Nº2 - A Limited-Edition Watch. Introducing the Cober Nº2 - a limited-edition watch designe...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Tank watch with jewelled bracelet
Located in London, GB
This rare Cartier Tank watch has an 18k gold bracelet adorned with round cut diamonds and invisible setting sapphires. The length of the bracelet is 17cm. It is a stunning piece.
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1980s European Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pre-Owned BVLGARI BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ladies Watch BB23SG
Located in New York, NY
Classic pre-owned Bvlgari Bvlgari quartz ladies watch with model BB23SGD finely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Bvlgari watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Salvatore Ferragamo Brown Stainless Steel 1898 FF3 Women's Wristwatch 33 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This designer watch is characterized by its skillful craftsmanship and understated charm. Meticulously constructed to tell time in an elegant way, it comes in a sturdy case and flaun...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Bernhard H.Mayer Black Stainless Steel Rubber BH43T/CW Men's Wristwatch 44 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let this authentic luxury timepiece help you make every moment count! Created with skill using high-grade materials, this Bernhard H.Mayer watch is a functional accessory designed to...
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2010s German Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster 212.30.36.20.01.002 Unisex Wristwatch 36 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Omega Seamaster wristwatch, boasting a refined 36mm case, exudes timeless charm and robust functionality. Crafted with precision and durability in mind, its sleek stainless steel...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Dior Stainless Steel Diamond Rubber Christal Women's Wristwatch 38 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let this fine designer wristwatch accompany you with ease and luxurious style. Beautifully crafted using the best quality materials, this authentic branded watch is built to be a sta...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

TAG Heuer Diamond Stainless Steel Ceramic Formula 1 Women's Wristwatch 37 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The charm of a finely crafted wristwatch accompanies the wearer through the years and to any occasion they have a date for. It is this charm, infused with timeless luxury, that makes...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm 14k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Jubilee Perpetual Datejust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 26mm White Gold Dial and Sticks Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band Creator: Rolex Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection Case Material: 14k Gold and Stainless Steel Strap...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier with Arabic Numbers Gold Dial on a Strap
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 27mm yellow gold Ladies Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Featuring a stunning a gold dial with Arabic numbers. The watch is fitted with a sapphire glass, movement and a Baume & Mercier ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chanel J12 Chronograph Chronometer Automatic Steel and Black Ceramic
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Chanel, Paris, J12 Automatic Chron...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Black Stainless Steel Datejust 78240 Women's Wristwatch 31 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timeless silhouette made of high-quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the perfect choice for a sophisticated finish to any look. It is a gra...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Ronde Stainless Steel White Dial Mens Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier Santos Ronde Stainless steel White Dial Mens Watch Brand Cartier Model Santos de Cartier Case Material Stainless steel Case Diameter 32mm Crystal Sapphire crystal Bezel Stainless steel brushed bezel with screws Dial White dial with black roman numerals. Blue hour and minute hands. Bracelet Stainless steel Cartier screws link bracelet...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Hermes Kelly Watch Silver Cadena Lock Black Epsom Leather Strap 2004
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Kelly Cadena Lock Charm Watch in silver metal with black Epsom Calfskin leather, made in 2004. The strap is stamped H in a square (2004 production); the...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Gran'Sport Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Gran'Sport Automatic Linto Steel Wristwatch. Displaying a white face dial, this adaptable timepiece has a date window at the 6 o'clock position and uses Arab...
Category

Early 2000s European Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Hermes Kelly Gold Cadena Lock Watch with Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Strap 1990s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage 90s Hermes Kelly cadena watch in gold metal with a black Chèvre Mysore leather strap. Stamped T in a circle, indicating a 1990 year of production. Icon...
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1990s French Contemporary Watches

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Dior Christal Womens Wristwatch 28.5 MM
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This christal watch by Dior is simply stunning. The white dial houses luminous hands, Arabic numerals and a date window. The bezel is encrusted with 0.2 c...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Watches

Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold dial, gold hour, minute, and second hand, diamond hou...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Champagne 18K Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Women's Wristwatch 26 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A luxury watch you will love having in your collection is this Datejust 69173 from Rolex. Celebrated for its classy style details, innovation, and luxe factor, Rolex delivers some of...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Watch, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time to the glamour of the 1950s with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Watch. Crafted circa 1950, this horological treasure is a testament to the craftsmansh...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 'Tank Americaine' Ladies' Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Watch - a true masterpiece of horological artistry. With an engine-turned rectang...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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