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Watches For Sale
Rolex 2-Tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 2-tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
SKU: WA00002
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Rolex
Model: ROLEX Two tone Datejust
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Automatic
Year of Manufacture: 1982-02
Condition: In excellent condition and Preowned Gently Used.
CASE DETAILS
Case Shape: Round
Case Diameter (mm): 36
Bezel Type: Brown Roman Numeral
Water Resistant Depth (m): NA
BRACELET DETAILS
Band Type: 18k / Stainless Steel
Bracelet Type: Genuine Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex...
Category
20th Century Unknown Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Black Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual 124200 Women's Wristwatch 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace the look of timeless luxury with this exquisite wristwatch from the house of Rolex. Designed masterfully using stainless steel, the Oyster Perpetual 124200 watch for women is...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hublot Square Bang 42mm, Ref. 821.NM.0170.RX
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Hublot Square Bang Unico Titanium Ceramic Watch - 42 mm - Sapphire Crystal Dial - Black Structured Rubber Strap
42 mm satin-finished and polished titanium case, satin-finished and p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Titanium
Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIO...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
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
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
1986 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26MM 69178 Champagne Dial President Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Weight: 72.15 grams
Ladies 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hamilton 1960 14k Yellow Gold "Ventura" Wrist watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton 505 Electronic movement, Black dial with raised gold dot markers and a sweep seconds hand. Ne...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines 14 Karat White Gold Men's Classic Dress Watch Model 370
By Longines
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1963, 14 Karat White Gold Longines 32mm Men's Classic Dress Watch Model 370. In original condition with serial number 12319643 and case numbe...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
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
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
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
Rolex Datejust Steel 1.20 Carat Custom Diamond Green Dial Men Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned.
1.0 Cttw Custom Diamond Bezel and 0.20 Cttw Custom Green Diamond Dial. The original Box and Papers are not included. Comes with a Chronostore presentation box and an auth...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Vacheron Constantin Classic 18K yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 27095
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Classic 18K yellow gold Champagne dial cocktail ladies watch. Quartz. 22 mm case size. Ref 27095. Fit for 6'' wrist. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch.
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Tank 18K Yellow Gold For Tiffany & Co. Reference 2280
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Patek Philippe Vintage timepiece, a true gem from the 1950s. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this rare beauty features an original silver dial adorned with the iconic Tiffany & Co. signature. With dimensions measuring 15 x 32mm, it exudes timeless elegance. The manual-wind movement ensures precision while exuding classic charm. Accompanied by a handsome black strap and presented in a leather Patek Philippe travel case...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Michele Ladies Mini Urban Diamond Watch White Band Silver Dial
By Michele
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Michele Mini Urban Diamond Ladies Watch
Model: MW02A01A2001
Serial: N26803SS
This diamond Michele watch is set in stainless steel with a diamond bezel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels x Piaget Lapis Lazuli La Collection 9064 Ultra Thin P9 Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906
Wear Van Cleef & Arpels watches it's integrate the club of famous clients : Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich and Wallis Simpson, Du...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual White Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Oyster Perpetual Model
Gender : Ladies
Metals : Stainless Steel
Case Size : 24 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rol...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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
Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref Q81084
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref Q8108420 - Automatic winding. Stainless Steel with exposition back ( 42 mm ). Multi-color world time dial with st...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7119
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k white gold on a black crocodile strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Manual movement under glass with sub-seconds. 31 mm case size...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
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
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k gold & stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref w2sa0017
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Santos Dumont XL in 18k rose gold and stainless steel on a black crocodile strap with a Cartier stainless steel tang buckle. With box and papers. Manual. Measures 46.9mm long...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Glashütte Uhrenfabrik Union Silver Pocket Watch, Case by Dürrstein & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Case by Dürrstein & Co.
Case number and movement number are not identical.
Glass damaged.
Watch can be wound and works.
Accuracy not tested.
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Silver
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Very rare Cartier Santos watch with "spider" patina burgundy dial and matching cabochon burgundy crown.
Brand : Cartier
Model : Santos
Reference : 0902
Year : 1990's
Movement : Auto...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis No Date 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier Tank Louis wristwatch. The sleek rectangular 18k yellow gold 23mm case is a hallmark of Cartier's timeless heritage and craftsmanship. Parchment Roman numeral dial and new Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil Manual Wind Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch: Timeless Elegance.
Embrace refined luxury with the Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch. This iconic timepiece from the 1970s boasts a black dial, ...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5552
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Rolex Stainless Steel Reference 5500 Oyster Perpetual Chronometer. Three Piece 34 M.M. Case. 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding Moveme...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Movado Museum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Swiss Quartz
By Movado
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...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet From 1973 Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1973
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Doxa Sub 200 Caribbean Automatic Blue Dial Men's Watch 799.10.201.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
Unveiled at Baselworld 2019, this 3-hand diver's watch has a case made of highest-quality 316L stainless steel. At a diameter of 42 mm, the SUB 200 is topped by a scratch-resistant s...
Category
2010s Watches
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s.
Item Description: Rare Waltham Trench Watch...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Rolex Datejust 126334 Stainless Steel 41mm Blue Index Dial Complete MINT 2021
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Rolex Datejust wristwatch is a true masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship. With its exquisite Blue Dial and elegant Index indicators, it is the epitome of luxury and st...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 279160 Ladies Datejust 28mm Dark Grey Dial Steel Box Paper 2020
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 279160
Serial: 98LJ2***
Year: 2020
Model: Ladies Datejust 28mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel Smoo...
Category
2010s Watches
Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baume & Mercier quartz yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1980.
In the 1980s, Baume & Mercier released a stunning yellow gold quartz wristwatch that quickly became a symbol of luxury and...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Rose Gold Serpenti Misteriosi Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bulgari Serpent Misteriosi Secret Watch in 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Rubelite combines luxury, elegance and seduction.. The Serpenti collection is know for its Serpent motif, and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BULGARI Vintage 'Serpenti' Bracelet & Timepiece
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Quintessentially BULGARI and Crafted During the Golden Age of the 1960's, This Iconic Serpenti Bracelet and Timepiece is Designed as a Coiled Serpent. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold Segm...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Rolex Pearlmaster 39
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Case with a 18K White Gold Diamond Pearlmaster Bracelet. Fixed 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel. Diamond Pave Dial with Roman Numeral Hour Markers. Dial Type: Analog. Date...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pre-Owned HERMES Stainless Steel Clipper Oval Ladies Watch CO1.210
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Hermes Ladies watch from the Clipper collection finely crafted in stainless steel with an oval shape case and white silver dial with crown and analog display. Face measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch
By Piaget
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz
Function: hours, minutes
Case: 23x20mm yellow gold square case, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, push/pull crown
Band: yellow gold Piaget mesh link bracelet
Dial...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dior VIII White Ceramic Steel Diamond Silver Dial Automatic Watch CD1245E3C002
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The band of this watch has a chipped link by '12 o'clock lugs. Comes with a Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty.
De...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Breguet XX Transatlantique 3820 BB White Gold Chronograph
By Breguet
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare and perfectly preserved chronograph watch by Breguet
XX Transatlantique
Reference 3820 BB
Year 2000
Amazing white gold case (39 mm), in excellent conditions (never been polished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series, Circa 1975-1980. The watch measures 24 x 30 x 4.4mm thick...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ref 1070 Ladies Panthere de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1070
Model: Panthere de Cartier
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case ...
Category
1990s Watches
Cartier Tank Divan MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch 2599
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition
-Case size: 25x31mm
-Stainless steel
-Movement: Quartz
-Roman numeral hour markers
-Pink leather strap
-Aftermarket Diamond Bezel: 2...
Category
2010s Watches
Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
By Vulcain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Must Ref 4323 WSTA0041 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 4323 / WSTA0041
Year: 2020 - Now
Model: Tank Must
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Black Leather
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphi...
Category
2010s Watches
Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01359 PAM 1359 1950 Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM01359
Model: Luminor 1950 Marina
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Leather Strap and Rubber Band
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black Dial
Face: Sa...
Category
2010s Watches
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). Grey dial with Roman numerals. Black alligator strap with 18K Rolex tang buckle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Panerai Luminor Marina Carbotech PAM01661 PAM 1661 Box Paper 2021
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM01661
Year: 2021
Model: Luminor Marina Carbotech
Case Material: Carbotech
Band: Nylon
Bezel: Carbotech
Dial: Black Dal with Blue Numerals
Face: Sapph...
Category
2010s Watches
Omega Cocktail Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Cocktail Gold 14K Wristwatch.
Leather stap.
Circa 1950.
Total length: approx. 15.50 centimeters.
Dimensions case: approx. 2.70 centimeters x 1.30 centimeters.
Total weight: 10...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Breitling 18 Karat Gold Vintage Chronograph Men Wrist Watch
By Breitling
Located in Berlin, DE
Watch works properly. From private collection.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Panerai Radiomir PAM00210 PAM 210 Stainless Steel Leather Strap Box Booklets
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM00210 / PAM 210
Model: Radiomir
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Leather
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: ...
Category
2010s Watches
Hamilton 14KT Yellow Gold Calatrava Watch Caliber 770
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Hamilton 1950s 14kt Gold 33mm Round Case with Extended Lugs Watch. This vintage masterpiece exudes sophistication with its classic round case...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
WW2 Grana Sport Mechanical Movement Watch Two Tone Dial
Located in Montreal, QC
WW2 Grana Sport mechanical movement watch with stainless steel fixoflex bracelet. Case measures 29mm without crown, good working order, accuracy not gua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 126711CHNR GMT Master II Rootbeer Ceramic 18K Gold Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126711CHNR
Serial: 418VV***
Year: 2022
Model: GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black & Brown Ceramic ...
Category
2010s 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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