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Watches For Sale
Art Deco Ladies Diamond Rolex Cocktail Watch in 18ct White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
An original 1920s fine quality ladies ‘cocktail’ wristwatch by Rolex in 18ct white gold case and the guilloche enamelled face surrounded by diamonds.
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Longines Conquest Mother of Pearl Dial Rose and Steel 18 Karat Watch in Stock
By Longines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Longines
Reference: L3.276.5
Case Material: 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Case
Case Diameter: 29.5 mm
Dial: Mother of Pearl with Diamond Accent Dial. Date can be found at 3 o'clock.
Bezel: 18k Rose Gold Bezel
Bracelet: 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Bracelet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Canterbury Steel Incabloc Military Style Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With it's case intentionally left in original condition, proudly showing signs of use from its journey thru time from the Pre-War 11 Era, this vintage American made steel 31mm Canter...
Category
1930s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's, "Tone on Tone Dial"
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sal...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch from Vacheron et Constantin Geneve.
Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k Gold
The clock works.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere De Cartier Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Custom Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Collection: Panthere de Cartier
Size: Medium Model
Movement: Quartz
Case Size : 27 mm (not including the crown)
Stones: Diamonds
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rockford Yellow Gold Box Hinge Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k yellow gold hunter case ornately engraved (apx. 45mm in diameter). White dial with Roman numerals; subseconds at 6 o'clock. Pre-owned with custom box, ca. late 18...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gucci 100M Steel Rectangular Custom Diamond G-Bezel Black Dial Unisex Watch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Auth Gucci stainless Steel diamond “G” Bezel watch
Gucci Silver Stainless Steel Black Dial 3600 Swiss Water Resistant Wrist Watch.
Pre-Owned
Case Diameter: 32mm
stainless steel 3...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold White Diamond Collection Estate Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This luxury timepiece from Van Cleef & Arpels is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. It's crafted from 18kt yellow gold and features a sleek design with an 18 kt. yellow gold bracel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Lady's Pasha GMT Automatic Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier Lady's Pasha GMT Automatic stainless steel wristwatch. This exquisite timepiece embodies sophistication and functionality. Featuring automatic movement, with white round dial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, 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
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
Chopard | REF. 5053 1 | Rare Opal Dial & Large Diamond Bezel | Oblong Case | 18k
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Chopard reference 5053 1, 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch, circa 1970's. Incredible Opal dial, delicate gold hour & minute hands, Chopard logo at 12 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gold stunning 35mm Oblong case, winder, integrated bracelet and clasp, an 18k White Gold bezel housing factory set round brilliant diamonds, sapphire crystal glass and manual-wind movement.
This watch will fit a wrist of 15cm or 16cm on the two adjustments slots of the clasp. It is accompanied by our Watch Collectors Box...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3802J
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Automatic 29 jewel movement w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Black Dial 326934
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel Sky-Dweller by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with the date, a month display via the 12 apertures, and a 24-hour display. The wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Orange Sapphire Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Ulysse Nardin 18K Yellow Gold High Beat Chronometer with Date
Located in New York, NY
This Ulysse Nardin timepiece from the 1970s features a distinctive 39mm barrel-shaped case made of solid 18Kt gold, exuding vintage charm. Powered by an 36000 bph high beat automatic...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Date 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Band Silver Dial Circa 2001 15200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Band Silver Dial Circa 2001 15200
Watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes....
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
By Chopard
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCoultre JLC 18K white gold deployment clasp...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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
Hermes Kelly Gold Cadena Lock Watch with Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Strap 1990s
By Hermès
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...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Watches
18KWG Cartier Diamond Face Tank Américaine Watch
By Cartier
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic Cartier "Tank Américaine" women's watch in 18K white gold. Featuring 1.00ctw G-H/VS1-2 round pave diamonds around the face. The face measures 19mm x 35mm and has a Cartier ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Baume & Mercier Classima 42mm Executives XL 65493 Men Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume & Mercier
Model: Classima
Reference Number: 65493
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurements : Case width: 42...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier RARITY Mini Tank Allongée 1976 Ref 03 Jaeger LeCoultre 845 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning ones
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Kanye West, Mick Jagger, Duke Ellington, Warren Beatty, Angelina Jolie, Tom Ford, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Piven, Finneas, Jean Cocteau, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others.
The version of the Mini Tank Allongée...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Geneve ref 1830 Swiss Quartz Rectangle Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces,
this elegant 18K Gold Baume & Mercier Geneve,
ref 1830
is in great condition & in excellent working order
Dating bac...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Exclusive women's diamond watch with diamonds, Bulova.
By Bulova
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exclusive women's diamond watch, Bulova, white gold 585/14K.
Total weight: 16.49 g.
The watch is set with a total of 50 diamonds and has a dial with Arabic numerals.
Envelope dime...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hermes Cape Cod Steel Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch with Double Tour Strap
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Hermes Cape Cod Ladies Wrist Watch, 22 X 23 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 piece case, quartz movement, Silver dial with Silver Markers. Light Brown Wrap around Double Tour strap....
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Steel
Raymond Weil Parsifal Steel Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 5180-ST-00995
By Raymond Weil
Located in New York, NY
The watch has never been worn or used. Comes with an original box and papers.
MSRP 1550
Brand RAYMOND WEIL
Department Women
Model Number 5180-ST-00995
Country/Region of Manufactur...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Breitling B77346 Callisto Two Tone Vintage Ladies Watch
By Breitling
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Breitling B77346 Callisto Two Tone Vintage Ladies Watch
Elegance and sophistication are embodied in the Breitling B77346 Callisto, a vintage la...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Bumper Steelo case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Steel Omega Vintage Bumper Automatic Watch.
Attractive Vintage Steel Bumper Omega wartch in Fantastic condition.
Restored and serviced case dial and mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Watches
Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier tank watch ca' 1980's. Gold plated 925 sterling case with manual movement and classic citrine cabochon crown. Includes service p...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Citrine
Piaget 18 Karat 750 Solid Gold Diamond Watch Tan Colored Dial Miss Protocole
By Piaget
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Rare Piaget 5221 18k 750 Gold Diamond Watch Colored Dial - Miss Protocole
Description: This timepiece is the epitome of elegance and style - Piaget's Miss Protocole is made out of so...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex 16613 Submariner Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613
Serial: T981***
Year: 1995
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial:...
Category
1990s Watches
Tudor Princess Date Solid 18K Gold Rotor Yellow Gold Lady BY ROLEX Tank Watch
By Tudor
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Tudor
Model: Princess Date
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic Hand Wind
Case Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Measurements : 21mm diameter (excludi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter.
Important and beautiful collectors watch.
Minimal signs of wear.
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case.
Made in Switzerland, 1957
The case was made in England, Birmi...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 126613LB Submariner 41mm Blue Ceramic 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126613
Serial: OVC91***
Year: 2022
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Blue Ceramic
Dial: Blu...
Category
2010s Watches
Piaget White Gold and Blue Lapis Dial Gents Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget Wrist Watch, 23 x 23 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 Piece Case, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind, nickle lever movement, Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial, white Gold hands. 7/8 inch ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Trinity Vermeil Must De Cartier 925 Silver Ref. W1010644 2735 is a stunning women's wristwatch that combines timeless elegance with modern functionality. Crafted by the ...
Category
20th Century French Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Vacheron Constantin 39019 Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Vacheron Constantin Wrist Watch, Reference 39019 Classic, Simple, Elegant 32 M.M x 5 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Caliber 1015, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Lc Watch, Pre-Owned, Men's or Unisex, circa 2018-2023
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Louis Cartier watch; Ref. 3816. This is a classic men's Rose Gold watch. The watch is fitted with a 17-jewel manu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel Premiere Watch
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage chanel premiere watch. Its considered a classic collection from Chanel and theyre still producing the newer version now. Comes as it is with no inclusion. Faint scratches on ...
Category
1990s Watches
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
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
Complete your statement collection with this unique 1940's wristwatch that perfectly combines retro elegance with the striking brilliance of diamond's and the lively colour of rubies...
Category
1940s European Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s
By Omega
Located in Boostedt, SH
A beautiful and original Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s.
The original light blue bezel is rare, original and makes this watch very special. You don´t see it too often.
The wa...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Polo Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Piaget Polo Lady's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
31mm diameter from corner to corner.
Fits a six inch wrist.
Quartz Model 15761.C701 / 413724
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cushion Shaped Diamond and Ruby Bezel Watch in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant champagne dial 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany
& Co. wristwatch with a cushion shaped diamond bezel,
is set with 2 brilliant rubies at the 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock,
6 o'clock, an...
Category
1970s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Two Tone Datejust Mother Of Pearl with Diamonds Womens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Womens Rolex- Datejust
Date: 1979
26 mm
Preowned
Reference: 6916
18kt yellow and stainless steel
Mother of Pearl with Diamonds Dial
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic Cartier steel Francaise tank Date wristwatch. White parchment rectangle dial with black Roman Numerals. Stainless steel. Blue steel hour hands. Cabochon sapphire on the crown...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
Manual Wind
Movement Made in Switzerland
Bracelet Hallmarked 14K and Made in Italy
Small brace...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's Rolex submariner stainless steel, oyster band wristwatch. 8.75 Inches. model 16610 circa 1994.
Length: 47.27mm
Width: 40mm
Band width at case: 20mm
Case thickness: 12.56mm
C...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch. Adorned with a white dial, two-tone bracelet, and circa 1950's. Model # 6305 & serial # 940770, this...
Category
1950s Vintage Watches
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
Cartier Rose Gold Unique Diamond Set Tourbillon Skeleton Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k Rose Gold Piece Unique Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Rotonde Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with roman numerals III, IX and XII and hour marke...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1944
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Font
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Lizard 15mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This standard caliber Rolex...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
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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