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Wrist Watches For Sale
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Lime Green Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 35m...
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1630 Quartz Tank Obus, 1990's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier
Model: Cartier Tank Obus 1630
Year: 1990’s
Serial Number: CC6xxxx
Reference: OT2238
Case: 25 x 25 mm 18K Yellow Gold Case. Shows signs of wear with slight polished ...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 179160 Stainless Steel White Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Ladies Datejust, Model 179160 - Ladies automatic winding wristwatch. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (26mm diameter). White dial with stick markers. Stainless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oscar Heyman Diamond Watch, 9.65 carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite limited-edition ballerina-style Oscar Heyman wristwatch combines rarity with beauty. The elegant, tutu-inspired case is adorned with invisibly set, tapered baguette cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Baume & Mercier Classic 798133 18k Yellow Gold Coral Dial Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Formal Baume & Mercier watch in 18K yellow gold with original Coral dial. Manual. 22 mm case size. Ref 798133. Fine Pre-owned Baume & Mercier Watch. Certified preowned Classic Baum...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Haute Couture Baume & Mercier ladies wristwatch with a natural jade dial, diamond bezel and an 18k yellow gold case and braided band. Full original 7 ¾ Inch length.
Approximately ....
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies Baume & Mercier 14k yellow gold wrist watch. True mid-century 1960’s style wristwatch. 14k yellow gold bars that are graduated and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Daytona 116503 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2023
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116503
Serial: 40G4C***
Year: 2023
Model: Rolex Daytona
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Bla...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Cartier Santos Large W2SA0009 Ref 4072 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W2SA0009 Ref 4072
Year: 2021
Model: Cartier Santos
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Silver...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Diamond and Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233
Serial: R884***
Year: 1988
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies President 69178 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178
Serial: E193***
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex Ladies President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Custom ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel 26mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: W394***
Year: 1995
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
D...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster 300 Co-Axial 234.92.41.21.10.001 Bronze Gold Leather Box Paper
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 234.92.41.21.10.001
Model: Omega Seamaster 300
Case Material: Omega's Exclusive Bronze Gold
Band: Leather
Bezel: Brown
Dial: Brown
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies President 6917 Orange Carnelian Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917
Serial: 7567***
Year: 1983
Model: Rolex Ladies President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Custom O...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 214.8.62 Small Seconds Hand Stainless Steel Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 214.8.62
Model: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Leather
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 45...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Rettangelo Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brand: Bulgari
Model: Rettangolo
Reference: RT39S
Year: circa 2000
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 21mm (without crown)
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Movement: Quartz
Bracelet/Strap:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Large W25039L6 Two Tone W/Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Large W25039L6 / 1060 Mens Watch. 29mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Grey dial with gold steel hands and gold Roman numeral hour markers. T...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
David Yurman T408-M88 Madison 18K Yellow Gold MOP Dial
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
David Yurman T408-M88 lady's watch. 21mm by 40.7mm lug to lug 18K yellow gold case with smooth 18k yellow gold bezel. Mother of Pearl dial with golden Arabic 12, 6 numeral hour marke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare gem, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.114210 Air King, automatic watch, c.2007, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signe...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA447B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Swiss RA443B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, a very charming Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6085 automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Automatic 1970s Vintage RA429B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, c.1974, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gray-silver...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Omega Jumbo Subdial Ref 2505 20 Cal 265 38mm Hand Wind 1950s Vintage RA453
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's Omega 2505-20 Jumbo 38mm manual hand wind dress watch, c.1950s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega sig...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", ref.1014 gold-capped Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1961, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeo...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Vintage RA443
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, a very charming Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6085 automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Automatic 1970s Vintage RA429
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, c.1974, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gray-silv...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Vacheron Constantin Calatrava 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA430
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic elegance, Men's Vacheron & Constantin Calatrava 18k solid gold ultra-thin hand-wind dress watch, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watch...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Lady Cellini Ref 4103 18k Solid Gold Hand Wind 1970s Swiss Luxury RA420
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Ladies 18k solid gold Rolex Cellini 4103, c.1960s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, Geneve hallm...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens LeCoultre Master Mariner cal 1902/03 38mm Day Date Automatic 1970s NA123
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's LeCoultre Master Mariner day-date automatic, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous LeCoultre signed spec...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA447
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, all-stainless steel Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master w...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Paris 18Kt Solid Gold Ceinture Ladies Watch circa 1980's Hallmarked
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ceinture Octagon
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALI...
Category
1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Gold Steel Jubilee Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 179173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. 6 inches wrist size. Comes with an original box but no papers.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Two-year warranty coverage
* 14-day return policy with a f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
NEW Rolex Sky-Dweller Jubilee Steel 18K White Gold Blue Dial Watch 336934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Box and papers. Comes with 5 year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 39mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP 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 39mm X Diamete...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer With Box and Papers, circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Explorer / Reference 14270
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1999
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model Number: 179174
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Department: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Vintage Precision Chameleon Yellow Gold 8788
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A vintage Precision Chameleon wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel.
Fitted with plast...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panerai Limited Edition Radiomir Egiziano 60MM PAM00341
By Panerai
Located in London, GB
A 60mm limited edition Radiomir Egiziano in titanium by Panerai. Features a black dial indicating an 8 day power reserve at 3 o'clock and a small seconds display at 9 o'clock. Comple...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Omega Seamaster 231.10.30.61.02.001 LADIES
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Seamaster 231.10.30.61.02.001Seamaster 231.10.30.61.02.001 - Image 2Seamaster 231.10.30.61.02.001 - Image 3Seamaster 231.10.30.61.02.001 - Image 4Seamaster 231.10.30.61.02.001 - Imag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches
Zenith Chronograph 18ct Cal 156.17
Located in London, GB
This Zenith Chronograph Calibre 156.17 from 1956 is available now.
What can we say about this vintage Zenith Chronograph….. Unique, stunning, rare, and in exceptional working order
...
Category
1950s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Tag Heuer 4000 Series WK2121-K
By TAG Heuer
Located in London, GB
This Tag Heuer, model WF2121-k, features a 38mm stainless steel case, uni-directional rotating bezel in stainless steel with10 minute interval engravings and gold plated rehaul, silv...
Category
Late 20th Century European Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Pepsi Red and Blue Bezel Stainless Steel 40mm Box 2002
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16710
Serial: Y874***
Year: 2002
Model: Rolex GMT Master II "Pepsi"
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: "Pepsi" - Red and Blue
Dial: Black
Fa...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
TAG HEUER Professional 200 WA1411 Ladies
By TAG Heuer
Located in London, GB
This Tag Heuer Professional 200 WA1411 has been a hard watch to research and compare too! Despite having similar models in the past this is the first we have had in this configuratio...
Category
Late 20th Century European Wrist Watches
Rolex Vintage Stainless Seel Oyster Precision Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A distinguished Rolex Oyster Precision wristwatch crafted in stainless steel on Oyster link bracelet.
The round watch features a clean silver dial wi...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm Blue Diamond Dial White Gold Steel Oyster Men's Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and white gold features a bright blue, diamond-set dial and an Oyster bracelet. This dial features diamonds in 18 ct gold settings. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Steel
Omega Constellation Quartz MOP Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Omega Constellation Ladies Watch. Stainless steel 25mm case . Steel bezel with factory set diamonds. Mother of pearl dial with red roman numerals. Stainless steel band with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire De Mini 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch GBA0021
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box, no papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust Ref 6917 18k Gold Diamond Set Automatic 1980s Luxury NA134B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling luxury, 18k gold and diamond set Rolex Lady Datejust automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex blue dial w...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Lady Oyster Datejust 6917 18k Gold Diamond Set Automatic 1980s Swiss NA134
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling luxury, 18k gold and diamond set Rolex Lady Datejust automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex blue dial w...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Solo W5200005 Stainless Steel Leather Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301293
Comes With Box Only
Date 2018
Model W5200005
Serial Number 31**********
Metal Stainless steel
Weight Approximately 30.43 g
Condition Excellent
Other Info Approximate dim...
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Rose Gold Brown Leather Wristwatch W5200024
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301301
Comes With Full Set Cartier box and Cartier card
Date 2024
Model W5200024
Serial Number 31**********
Metal 18k Rose Gold
Weight Approximately 31.4 g
Condition Excellent
...
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch Blue Racing Dial 116523
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch Blue Racing Dial 116523 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold; inner bezel engraving...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Montblanc Meisterstück Reserve De Marche Manual Swiss Watch Ref. 7003
By Montblanc
Located in New York, NY
Montblanc Meisterstück Reserve de Marche, Ref. 7003
Switzerland
Manual movement hours, minutes, seconds, power reserve
Black dial with applied gold Breguet hour-markers, constant sec...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Bucherer Medea 18K Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bucherer Medea MOP Dial yellow Gold Ladies Watch. 24.4mm 18k Yellow Gold case & factory set diamonds bezel and lugs. Mother-of-Pearl dial with gold hands and factory set diamond hour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Diamond Dial White Gold Oysterflex Watch 126519
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct white gold, with a bright black and steel, diamond-set dial, and an Oysterflex bracelet, features a black Cerachrom bezel with tachy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Date 15203 34mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Year: 1999
Model: Rolex Date
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 3...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Slate Wimbledon Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333
Serial: 79L67***
Year: 2021
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Ye...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique, vintage and luxury 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.
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