OMEGA Seamaster 18k Gold Omega Automatic SEAMASTER 35mm
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Seamaster 18k Yellow Gold Case. (Marked on the Back) Ref. 9133 Manual Windup Mechanism Stainless Steel Stretch Band. Circa 1950s Condition: Works and keeps time. Exce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Chronometer 2767‑1 – Automatic – 35mm – 1956
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster Chronometer 2767‑1 – Automatic – 35mm – 1956 An incredibly rare and highly desirable Omega Seamaster Chronometer Certified reference 2767‑1, dating to 1956. Early Sea...
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2846 1958 – Honeycomb Dial – Cal. 503 – Automatic –
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2846 (Calendar) – Honeycomb Dial – Cal. 503 – Automatic – 1958 A recently serviced Omega Seamaster Ref. 2846 (Calendar), this mid‑century classic stands out wi...
Omega Seamaster 2846 / 2848 – Gold Plated – 34mm – Vintage Automatic 1958
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A very fine example of a vintage Omega Seamaster, beautifully preserved with an even, natural patina that adds just the right amount of vintage character without detracting from its ...
9k Gold
Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Winding 1950s with Original Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seamaster Automatic / Reference 2577 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.
Vintage 1950s Omega Seamaster 18K YG Turler Double Stamp Dial Automatic 34 mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
The Jeweler's Touch On A Classic A double-stamped dial from a prestigious retailer like Türler instantly elevates a watch into a different class of collectibility. It tells a story ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster GX 6267 Gold Capped 35mm Mens 1950s Bumper Automatic RA720
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster GX 6267 bumper automatic, c.1952, unrestored, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unre...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster 50s Automatic White Dial Steel 34mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega seamaster automatic with a white/ cream dial from the late 50s, early 60s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 34mm case size and...
Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1959
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1959 Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 14700 2 SC Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 33mm x 41mm lug to lug (1.3...
Omega Rose Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2975 SC
By Omega
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Seamaster Ref. 2975 SC Early nice gents watch CASE pink-gold, acrylic glass, 18ct. d=35mm MOVEMENT caliber Omega 501, automatic DIAL original dial and hands, age-relate...
Unavailable
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Ref# 2848 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Seamaster ref# 2848 movement serial # 15.6 million circa 1956. Featuring a 34 x 42mm case and heavy snap on steel caseback with wide sloped lugs. With original two toned silver...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.38 in
Omega Yellow Gold Filled stainless steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, c 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Seamster Automatic YG filled, circa 1950’s. 35mm diameter case with stainless steel snap down back, wide bezel and wide, curved lugs.
Gold-filled
Unavailable
Dm 1.42 in
Vintage Omega Ω Men's Seamaster Calendar Automatic 14k Gold Filled Watch w/ Date
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage Omega Ω Men's Seamaster Calendar Automatic 14k Gold Filled Watch w/ Date Movement #502.16043765 Case #KX6275.D70767 14k Gold Filled Case 35 mm in Diameter (37 mm w/ Crown) ...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Stainless Steel Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch, 1950s Tropical Dial with Applied Arabic and Dagger Hour Markers and Sub Second Dial at Six O'Clock Stainless Steel Bezel Stainless St...
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2846 Cal. 501 – Automatic – 1958
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A recently serviced Omega Seamaster Ref. 2846, this mid‑century classic has a delightful silver dial, silver indices and the legendary Calibre 501 automatic movement. Dated to 1958, ...
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H 1.38 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2577-8 – Champagne Dial – Bumper Automatic – Vintage
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2577-8 – Champagne Dial – Bumper Automatic – Vintage A classic from Omega’s golden era, this Omega Seamaster Ref. 2577-8 Bumper Automatic Vintage Watch is an e...
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H 1.66 in W 1.34 in
1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
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H 1.26 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Omega Seamaster Automatic 2849‑4SC – Gold‑Plated – c.1956 – Serviced April 2026
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Omega Seamaster reference 2849‑4SC, dating to around 1956 and presented in excellent working order. Recently fully serviced in our workshop in April 2026, this watch...
Gold Plate
Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 2494-2 Gold Plated Circa 1950s Calibre 354
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 2494-2 Gold Plated Circa 1950s Calibre 354 Vintage Dress Watch A classic from Omega’s golden era, this Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 2494-2 is an...
Gold Plate
Vintage Omega Seamaster 34mm Gold Steel Silver Dial Men Automatic Watch 2577-10
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Omega Seamaster Vintage Stainless Steel 18k Gold Gilled (80 Microns) 34 mm Silver Dial Men's Automatic Watch 2577-10.
Mens Omega Seamaster Ref 2975 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Swiss Vintage RA406
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Seamaster Ref. 2975SC automatic, c.1950s in excellent vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Omega signed gold dial...
18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive automatic Omega Seamaster gents 18 karat yellow gold wrist watch; part of our watch collection. This fine 1950s Omega Seamaster automatic watch has been crafted in 18...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster 351 Automatic Men's 18K Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A classic collectable timepiece. Enjoy this dependable 18K yellow gold Omega 351 Men's automatic bumper wrist watch. Set up with a new Speidel black crocodile strap, this fine 34mm g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch Ref 2846-7SC
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 2846-7SC Caliber: 501 Case Size: 33mm Movement: Automatic Material: Yellow Gold Cap & Stainless Steel Size: 7.5 Weight: 31.3 Grams ...
Gold-filled
Mens Omega Seamaster Calendar 2627SC 35mm 14k Gold Bumper Automatic 1950s RA402
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic sporty luxury, Men's Omega Seamaster 2627SC Calendar bumper automatic, c.1950s in excellent vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Omega signed silver ...
14k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Historical, timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Seamaster 1956 XVI Olympic dress watch, c.1950s, rare collectible with original Omega box. Verified authentic by a master wat...
18k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster 2592 35mm Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage NA127
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold capped bumper automatic, c.1953, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, ap...
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Mens Omega Seamaster 2577 34mm 14K Gold Capped Automatic 1950s All Original JM7
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold-capped bumper automatic dress watch, c.1950s, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed honeycomb qu...
Gold-filled
Omega Seamaster Gold Capped 2802-11 SC Shark Tooth Automatic cal. 471 vintage M
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 2802-11 SC Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic cal. 471 Case Material: 18K Gold Capped & Steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster automatic wristwatch Ref 2494-12 SC, circa 1950
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Omega Seamaster ref 2494-12 circa 1950. Great looking vintage model with 36mm stainless steel case with smooth wide bezel, heavy sloped lugs, screwback case, and acryl...
Stainless Steel
Omega Gold Shell Seamaster Automatic Ref 2846, circa 1958
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning example vintage Omega Seamaster automatic ref 14710SC circa 1958. Featuring a 35mm diameter gold shell case with wide bezel and heavy stainless steel case back. With gorg...
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Calendar automatic wristwatch, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Omega Seamaster Calendar model ref 2849-2 circa 1956. Featuring 34mm diameter case with wide beefy lugs, acrylic crystal, matte silvered original dial with applied period sil...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Calendar Cal.503, Steel 1956 Gents Watch
By Omega
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A round stainless steel vintage Omega watch. The case measures 34 mm in diameter and is signed Omega, Automatic, Seamaster ,Calendar, Swiss Made, Acier Inoxydable and numbered 2849 -...
Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2576-12
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Omega Seamaster ref 2576-12 circa 1951. 34 x 42mm stainless steel case with screw down case back, acrylic crystal and signed Omega crown. Very pleasing original gloss black d...
Stainless Steel
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W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.62 in
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch ref 2759-02761
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch ref 2759-02761 circa 1950s. Featuring 34 X 41mm heavy snap back case with wide bezel, elongated lugs and special Omega crown. Fe...
Stainless Steel
Omega Gold Shell stainless steel Seamaster Automatic wristwatch, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Omega Seamaster automatic circa 1956. Featuring 35mm diameter gold shell case with wide bezel, connected forked lugs, and heavy stainless steel case back. With original, age...
Omega Seamaster Automatic Tropical Dial Ref# 2576-4, circa 1952
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A great looking vintage man’s Omega Seamaster ref 2576-4. circa 1950’s. Featuring a 34mm stainless steel case with screw down back and signed Omega crown.
Stainless Steel
Omega Gold Filled Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2846
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic vintage Omega Seamaster automatic stainless steel and gold filled circa 1956. Featuring 34 X 43mm diameter case with wide bezel and screw down case back. With very pleasing ...
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2766-1
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Seamaster ref 2766-1 movement serial number 14.3 million circa 1954. Great looking large and robust 35 x 42 mm case with wide bezel and wide heavy lugs, signed Omega crown and ...
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2846, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Omega Seamaster Calendar automatic ref 6275 circa 1956. Featuring a 35 X 43mm diameter 14K gold filled case with wide, stepped bezel and gold filled case back. With original...
Gold-filled
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2828-SC1, circa 1955
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic vintage Omega Seamaster automatic ref 2828-SC1, movement serial# 14.7 million circa 1955. Featuring 32 X 38mm diameter stainless steel case with wide bezel and compression ca...
Stainless Steel
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W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 2757-1 SC, circa 19520
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Omega Seamaster Calendar model ref 2757-1 circa 1952. Great looking vintage model with 34 x 42mm stainless steel case with smooth wide bezel, heavy sloped lugs, screwb...
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s. 34 X 42mm heavy snap back case with acrylic crystal. Very pleasing original matte silvered dial with gold applied in...
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch circa 1952
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 66546, movement serial number 13.7 million, circa 1952. Case measuring 34 X 43mm with screw back and signed Omega crown. Ver...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic wristwatch ref 28695
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic ref 28695 movement number 16.03 million circa 1950s. 33 x 41mm watch with acrylic crystal and signed crown. Matte silver dial with applied A...
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Seamaster Model GX6546-D 90047 Movement #500 Movement Serial #15698759 Production Year: 1956 14k Yellow G...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Seamaster Model GX6546-D 90047 Movement #500 Movement Serial #15698759 Production Year: 1956 14k Yellow G...
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dia...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1965 Omega Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega automatic wristwatch from 1965, showcasing timeless mid-20th-century Swiss craftsmanship. This elegant timepiece combines reliable automatic movement with cle...
Stainless Steel
Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap
By Omega
Located in Vannes, FR
Omega Genève Gold Plated Watch with Suede Leather Strap Discover this elegant Omega Genève watch from the 1960s, an iconic piece of vintage watch design. Featuring a gold-plated cas...
Gold Plate
$1,752Sale Price|40% Off
10K Yellow Gold Omega Century Gold and Black Vintage, Circa 1956, Deco, Retro
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega century Gold Black Vintage 1962 Caliber 286 10 K Yellow gold It has a inscription in the back … Ronson long service award, Dec 1956 Original case, dials an crown Manual Wind...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Louis Vuitton Neverfull Damier Azur MM Tote Rose Beige
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Louis Vuitton Neverfull Damier Azur MM Tote Beige. Crafted with Damier Azur canvas and natural cowhide trim, this spacious tote offers a timeless design an...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Set with Vintage Rose Cut Stones .75Cts. CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
18k Gold
$1,485Sale Price|78% Off
Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks amazing to its age. This is a piec...
Ladies Omega 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Mesh Band and Gold Dial
By Omega
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ladies Omega Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Mesh Band and Gold Dial. (Pre-Owned) Pre-Owned Brand: Omega. Gender: Ladies. Dial Color: Gold. Case Back: Solid. Band Type: ...
Yellow Gold
OMEGA Automatic Watch. Omega Constellation Chronometer Mens Watch.
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic Watch 1001 Omega Movement ref 168.047 Condition: Works and keeps time. Works like it should. Winds up while wearing it. Details: 34.5mm Ca...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
14K Gold and Diamond Omega Constellation Watch Vintage
By Omega
Located in Bradenton, FL
A vintage 14k yellow gold (tested), Omega Constellation wrist watch with round brilliant cut diamond numerals, approx. .16 carats. The diamond hour markers further elevate this beaut...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hermes gold 1997 H HEURE MEDIUM 30MM Watch Gold Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Heure H watch (Medium model, 30 mm) is crafted in yellow gold–plated steel with a cream sunburst dial. It features a sleek square case (lug-to-lug 30 mm, w...
Christian Dior by Bulova 14K Gold Plated Watch, Green Dial, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
14K gold plated Dior by Bulova wrist wind up watch, fully working, green and white face, original black leather strap Condition: Early 1970s, gold metal ware is in very good conditi...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold
14k CARTIER x MOVADO mechanical watch. 14k YG Genuine Cartier Ladies Watch.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
EXTREMELY RARE Cartier and Movado 14k Watch. Movement is 17J Movado. The case is 14k Yellow Gold with 14k yellow gold band Condition - Watch is vintage. Winds up and ticks. Will ne...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.
The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.
Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.
In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)
Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.
Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.
Watch aficionados and aficionadas alike can find vintage Omega watches today 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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.