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Watches For Sale
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case (41mm diameter). Black dial. Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster br...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Distinctive Pati
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Distinctive Patina - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. The stainless steel case is complemente...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Austria 1925 Art Deco Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones.
This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2386 Ladies
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2386 Ladies - Quartz. Stainless steel case ( 22 mm x 36 mm ). Silver dial with Roman numerals. Blue strap with tang buckle. Pre-owned with custom box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
1932 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Illinois watch company has long been considered the greatest American Watch Company that had an early demise to management and the great depression. The made some of the best mov...
Category
1930s American 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
Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1945 Rolex Reference 6552 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber 1030 Automatic, Self winding Movement. Recently Refinished Bubbleback "California" st...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold & Steel ICED 1.75ct Diamonds Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
This is a Rolex Datejust 36mm with jubilee band. This watch is 2Tone, which means it's made up of both 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel. We have also beautifully set 1.75ct worth ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom T. Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds and Dial Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 x 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval Case, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Superocean Heritage 46 Wristwatch A17320. Stainless Steel, Mesh, 2011
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Breitling Superocean Heritage 46 reference A17320 features a 46mm stainless steel case with black dial and rotating bezel as well as the favoured mesh stainless steel bracelet. A...
Category
2010s Watches
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Reference 3284
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm reference 3284 is a distinguished timepiece that showcases Cartier's legacy of crafting elegant and timeless watches. This model features an automatic mo...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch.
The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage je...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch W4TA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Cartier original diamonds.
Brand Information:
Brand: Cartier
Model Name: Cartier Tank Française
Model Number: W4TA0008
General Specifications:
Type: Wri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
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. Black strap band with 18k y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Omega Genève 1660191 Black Dial cal 1012 Automatic 3660835 Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega
Model: Genève
Reference Number: 1660191
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic Cal 1012
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurements : Case width: ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Watch White Gold Diamond Set 3282/46
Located in London, GB
A white gold vintage Cocktail watch, by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial and white gold bezel, the bezel being set with 20 round brilliant diamonds, ~0.49ct.
Fitted with a sa...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial.
Mechanical manual wind movement.
Glass has small scratches on the glass.
Fully functional.
Including c...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant diamond bezel. Diamonds are approximately 2.50 ca...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Basic Info
Listing number NB00006
Brand Omega
Movement Manual
Case Material 14k Yellow Gold
Bracelet material 14K Yellow Gold
Condition G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Tank Solo 31mm Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Introducing the iconic Cartier Tank Solo 31mm Men's Watch,
a symbol of classic elegance and timeless style.
The Tank Solo stands out with its rectangular case and clean lines, embo...
Category
Early 2000s British Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hermes Etoupe leather APPLE WATCH DOUBLE TOUR 38mm, Series 2
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Apple Watch in stainless steel with interchangable double wrap Etoupe (taupe) Barenia leather strap and orange rubber sports b...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Ladies Rolex 18k Presidential Bracelet Watch Solid Gold Diamond Dial ref 69178
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
An elegant ladies Rolex with factory diamond dial in solid 18k yellow gold with a solid 18k yellow gold presidential bracelet, hidden clasp...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Vacheron Constantin Wristwatch (33mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Vacheron Constantin.
Circa 1960's.
Inside the case is stamped Vacheron Constantin 750.
The dial may have been refinished.
The buckle is also stamped 750.
The watch case...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 1970s Presentation Pocket Watch for United States Steel
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Omega Presentation Poket Watch for United States Steel, 44 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Dial with Raised stick ma...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco pe...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci Silver Stainless Steel Mod 5500 M Quartz Wrist Watch Black
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci silver tone stainless steel wrist watch, mod. 5500 M. Black Dial. Date at 3 o'clock. Sapphire crystal. Swiss Made Quartz movement. Gucci written on face. Roman numbers. Gucci c...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Tourneau Diamond White Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Tourneau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Tourneau Diamond White Gold Wristwatch with a black strap.
In beautiful condition this ladies Tourneau 18k White Gold Watch measures approximately 1" long by .69" wide. Two ro...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 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: Length 43mm x...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lady's Chopard, Gold Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Bracelet with Diamonds featuring 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with an estimated w...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Concerto White Mother Pearl Dial Steel Quartz Ladies Watch 0606547
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado Concerto 0606547 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. I...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch 1952
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage automatic wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin in yellow gold, dated 1952.
18ct yellow gold case with tapered lugs. Marked Vacheron & Constantin, Swiss, 18ct gold loze...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Louis Model 2441 with Date c.2003
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Louis Model 2441 with Date c.2003
26mm x 34mm
Quartz Movement
ships in a Cartier red travel p...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier "Must de Cartier" Ronde Vermeil Quartz 30mm Gents' Watch, c90's.
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces,
this iconic Must de Cartier Ronde
is in great condition & in excellent working order
Dating back to 1990's, yet of timeless ...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
TAG Heuer Professional 200 m ref WG1220 18K Gold & Steel 36mm Watch with Date.
By TAG Heuer
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TAG Heuer Professional 200 Meters Quartz Gents' Watch features:
36mm Stainless Steel Case,
in matte finish
with screw down back & crown &
gold plated rotating bezel
signed & nu...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Wind with Deployant Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent condition Must de Cartier vermeil tank watch. This watch is powered by an in house Cartier manual wind movement.
This watch is a mid size tank perfect for eithe...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Clip Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking Cartier watch clip epitomizes the Art Deco style. Sophisticated and chic, this fashionable timepiece features a dial and clip of onyx, while s...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
OMEGA Automatic Self-Winding Cal.501 Off White, Leather Wristwatch, Circa 1960
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
OMEGA self-winding watch.
Medium face.
Circa 1960
There are small marks on the back cover, but overall it is in excellent condition.
The belt is an external product. Off white lathe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Rolex Cellini watch box complete with outer box. Black leather cream inside new
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI
Brand New Watch BOX
Rolex was purchased from show room in Manhattan
Watch was used for personal use and i am selling the box
Large Brand New Rolex Box...
Category
2010s Watches
Piaget Gold Diamond Emerald and Jadite Dial Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Ladies Piaget Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Diamond and Emerald set Bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
SKU: 135323
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/K...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet Hidden Wrist Watch w Diamond Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique circa 1940's heirloom bracelet watch. Rich in style, it...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Watch Bracelet. It depicts a hidden round watch (Frankfurt 17 jewels manual wind movement) with a gold lid cover shaped as a flower with ree...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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
Piaget 18K White Gold 15201 Polo Evening Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This Pristine Condition preowned 21st century Piaget POLO all diamond watch is the perfect glamour piece.
Featuring all original factory-set diamonds, approximately 20.00 carats, E-F, color VVS Clarity.
This Piaget quartz...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 1988 Watch Only
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1988 Watch Only
Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph made for the British RAF in 1988. Having been used in ser...
Category
1980s British Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega 'Geneva' White Face and Black Lather Strap, Circa 1970
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega (Genève) white face and black lather pattern strap. In mint condition.
Omega Vintage Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Watch.
International...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
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
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
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 Vintage Yellow Gold Iconic Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals,...
Category
1970s French Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panerai Luminor Submersible, Reference OP6561 / PAM000024. Tritium Dial, 2022.
By Panerai
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our neo vintage Panerai Luminor Submersible features a 44mm stainless steel case with rotating bezel, is powered by an automatic movement and h...
Category
2010s Watches
Gruen White Gold-Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 115
DIAL / HANDS: Enamel Print Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Period Leather, Strap and Buckle, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking and dependable watch by the renowned house of Gruen is in nearly new condition. It is done as a classic cushion shape because it looks like a pillow cushion. The watch is all original, dial and hands with beautiful blued steel hands. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing and was produced by the legendary house of Stern Freres. Stern was the major dial maker in Switzerland at the time and supplied dials to the finest Swiss houses. In fact in the early 1930's Stern purchased the world's most famous watch company, Patek Philippe from the bankruptcy court. The Stern family still owns Patek Philippe today.
If you cannot afford a Patek, you can own a watch with a dial by the owners of the company. And, you can wear this watch all the time for all sorts of occasions.
The watch is fitted with what appears to be an original period strap and buckle. The strap is too fragile to be worn however but we offer the watch with a new Lizard Strap and the original buckle as well.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1953 Rolex Bubbleback Gold Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1953 Rolex Bubbleback 14K bezel Gold Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 6105
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback with a 14k yellow gold bezel and stainless steel c...
Category
1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos Watch, Steel, Ref. 2960
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Cartier Santos watch, steel, Ref. 2960
Here's a vintage Cartier Santos steel automatic reference 2960 with a white roman numeral dial f...
Category
Late 20th Century French Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Steel
IWC Porsche Design Certified IW3700
By IWC
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the majestic IWC Porsche Design IW3700, a timepiece that exudes elegance and precision. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this masterpiece combines the enginee...
Category
1980s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watches
Materials
Titanium
Art Deco Gents Swiss Manual Wrist Watch By Larex, c1939
Located in Westward ho, GB
For those gents out there who desire a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece for you...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
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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