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22K Gold Islamic Calligraphy Carved Agate Pendant
22K Gold Islamic Calligraphy Carved Agate Pendant

22K Gold Islamic Calligraphy Carved Agate Pendant

Located in New York, NY

written in gilt Arabic letters. Unmarked. Vintage and Modern Islamic Arabic Gold and Semi Precious Stones

Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

24KY Arabic Pendant
24KY Arabic Pendant

24KY Arabic Pendant

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Beautiful decorative disc pendant with Arabic writing. Pendant is a 24 karat yellow gold round

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, 14k Gold

Arabic-Inscribed Archaistic Vase
Arabic-Inscribed Archaistic Vase

Arabic-Inscribed Archaistic Vase

Located in London, GB

foot, and rises to a waisted neck and flared rim. A broad band of gold and silver inlaid decoration

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

18K Yellow Gold Arabic Our Lord's Prayer Cross Charm #20540
18K Yellow Gold Arabic Our Lord's Prayer Cross Charm #20540

18K Yellow Gold Arabic Our Lord's Prayer Cross Charm #20540

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Arabic Our Lord's Prayer Cross Charm This beautiful Cross features The Lord's

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN
18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN

18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN is delighted to announce the launch of our first Arabic collection in partnership with

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Earrings by MOISEIKIN
18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Earrings by MOISEIKIN

18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Earrings by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN is delighted to announce the launch of our first Arabic collection in partnership with

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Ring by MOISEIKIN
18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Ring by MOISEIKIN

18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Ring by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN is delighted to announce the launch of our first Arabic collection in partnership with

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN
18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN

18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN is delighted to announce the launch of our first Arabic collection in partnership with

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold MOP Dial & Arabic Numeral Bezel
Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold MOP Dial & Arabic Numeral Bezel

Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold MOP Dial & Arabic Numeral Bezel

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

round case with a diameter of 22mm, crafted from 18k gold, which adds a touch of sophistication. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Earrings by MOISEIKIN
18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Earrings by MOISEIKIN

18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Earrings by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN is delighted to announce the launch of our first Arabic collection in partnership with

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Ring by MOISEIKIN
18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Ring by MOISEIKIN

18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Ring by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN is delighted to announce the launch of our first Arabic collection in partnership with

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold

18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN
18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN

18K Gold Diamond Amethyst Citrine Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

MOISEIKIN is delighted to announce the launch of our first Arabic collection in partnership with

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

In Shallah Arabic Writing Diamond Pendant Platinum and 18k Gold
In Shallah Arabic Writing Diamond Pendant Platinum and 18k Gold

In Shallah Arabic Writing Diamond Pendant Platinum and 18k Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

Beautifully crafted Inshallah Arabic writing pendant is decorated with approximately 2.5 carats of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter
Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter

Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter

By Longines

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique, heavy Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial. Pocket watch can be wound

Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Arabic Diamond pendant 18KT gold Natural diamonds 1ct Large pendant
Large Arabic Diamond pendant 18KT gold Natural diamonds 1ct Large pendant

Large Arabic Diamond pendant 18KT gold Natural diamonds 1ct Large pendant

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Large pendant necklace with diamonds and some Arabic words in 18KT yellow and white gold, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Patek Philippe Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals in 18k Gold
Antique Patek Philippe Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals in 18k Gold

Antique Patek Philippe Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals in 18k Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

- Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Jewels: 18 - Crystal: Sapphire - Dial Markers: Arabic - Circa 1930-1950

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Arabic Symbol Pendant Necklace 0.95Cttw
Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Arabic Symbol Pendant Necklace 0.95Cttw

Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Arabic Symbol Pendant Necklace 0.95Cttw

By Luca Carati

Located in New York, NY

yellow gold Arabic symbol for Allah. The pendant is on a delicate 18k yellow gold chain. Total carat

Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Franck Muller 7501 White Arabic Dial Watch in 18k White Gold, 1990s
Franck Muller 7501 White Arabic Dial Watch in 18k White Gold, 1990s

Franck Muller 7501 White Arabic Dial Watch in 18k White Gold, 1990s

By Franck Muller

Located in New York, NY

Here's a neo-vintage Franck Muller reference 7501 automatic in 18k white gold with a white Arabic

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Earrings Coral Roses Lapis Lazuli Arabic Calligraphy
21st Century 18 Karat Gold Earrings Coral Roses Lapis Lazuli Arabic Calligraphy

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Earrings Coral Roses Lapis Lazuli Arabic Calligraphy

By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery

Located in Valencia, ES

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Earrings Coral Roses Lapis Lazuli Arabic Calligraphy 18 Karat yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier with Arabic Numbers Gold Dial on a Strap
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier with Arabic Numbers Gold Dial on a Strap

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier with Arabic Numbers Gold Dial on a Strap

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 27mm yellow gold Ladies Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Featuring a stunning a gold dial with Arabic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Franck Muller Sunset 2852 Black Arabic Dial Watch in 18k Yellow Gold, 1990s
Franck Muller Sunset 2852 Black Arabic Dial Watch in 18k Yellow Gold, 1990s

Franck Muller Sunset 2852 Black Arabic Dial Watch in 18k Yellow Gold, 1990s

By Franck Muller

Located in New York, NY

bold gold-tone Arabic numerals and leaf-style hands. Yellow gold case and caseback. All parts are

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chinese Bowl Adorned with Cloisonné Enamel and Arabic Inscriptions
Chinese Bowl Adorned with Cloisonné Enamel and Arabic Inscriptions

Chinese Bowl Adorned with Cloisonné Enamel and Arabic Inscriptions

Located in London, GB

Chinese bowl adorned with cloisonné enamel and Arabic inscriptions Chinese, early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Table Box hand-engraved and enamelled ornament in Arabic style Salimbeni.
Table Box hand-engraved and enamelled ornament in Arabic style Salimbeni.

Table Box hand-engraved and enamelled ornament in Arabic style Salimbeni.

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired

Category

1990s Italian Islamic Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Rolex Lady-Datejust Cream Arabic Jubilee Dial Two Tone Watch 69173
Rolex Lady-Datejust Cream Arabic Jubilee Dial Two Tone Watch 69173

Rolex Lady-Datejust Cream Arabic Jubilee Dial Two Tone Watch 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Cream Arabic Jubilee Dial Two Tone Watch 69173

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Arabic Champagne Dial
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Arabic Champagne Dial

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Arabic Champagne Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Arabic Champagne Dial 69173

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Cream Arabic Dial
Rolex Datejust Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Cream Arabic Dial

Rolex Datejust Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Cream Arabic Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond+Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch Cream Arabic Dial 69173

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out  25 Carats  Arabic two tone Watch
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out  25 Carats  Arabic two tone Watch

Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Automatic Crystal Sapphire crystal Dial Custom Diamond Gold Arabic Numeral date on 3 Bezel SS/18K YG Band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Arabic Dial Tank
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Arabic Dial Tank

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Arabic Dial Tank

By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver Ref 2416 RARE Arabic Numbers

Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1998
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1998

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1998

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2000
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2000

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2000

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Gilded Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base of an Arabic Man with a Horse
Gilded Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base of an Arabic Man with a Horse

Gilded Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base of an Arabic Man with a Horse

Located in Marbella, ES

Gilded bronze sculpture with marble base of an arabic man with a horse.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2002 B/P
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2002 B/P

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2002 B/P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain
Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

By Hamilton

Located in Miami, FL

signature styling with raised gold Arabic numerals, elegant leaf hands, and a precise sub-seconds registry

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 9k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Oval Rare
Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Oval Rare

Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Oval Rare

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

movement. The dial is black matte. The numerals are 18k yellow gold, applied Arabic numeral at 12 and 6

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116505 18K Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116505 18K Rose Gold

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116505 18K Rose Gold

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

with luminous rose gold hands and Arabic numeral & index hour marker. Sub-dials: Small seconds hand at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920
IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920

IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Boucheron. The yellow gold Arabic numerals with outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial at six

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding

18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

gold Arabic numerals and markers, Strap: Leather strap with golden buckle, will max fit a 20 cm wrist

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baume & Mercier – Vintage 1950s – 18ct Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier – Vintage 1950s – 18ct Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier – Vintage 1950s – 18ct Yellow Gold

By Baume & Mercier

Located in London, GB

gold crown, while the dial features Arabic numeral hour markers and gold-tone hands believed to be

Category

Vintage 1950s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

22k Yellow gold chunky coin pendant necklace
22k Yellow gold chunky coin pendant necklace

22k Yellow gold chunky coin pendant necklace

Located in London, GB

pendant with chunky anchor style chain in 22k yellow gold. Lovely Arabic Indian Asian pendant with symbol

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier 87012.9 Riviera 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Watch
Baume & Mercier 87012.9 Riviera 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Watch

Baume & Mercier 87012.9 Riviera 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Bezel: Brushed 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Dial: White Textured Dial with Yellow Gold Hands and Arabic

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold ‘Aquila’ Men’s  Watch
Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold ‘Aquila’ Men’s  Watch

Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold ‘Aquila’ Men’s Watch

By Chaumet

Located in New York, NY

cream dial. The dial is completed with detailed guilloche, black Arabic numerals, gold-tone hands, sweep

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

Original Silvered Dial with Arabic Numeral and Baton Markers / Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: 14Kt

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1940's Gruen Curved Watch Yellow Gold Filled
Vintage 1940's Gruen Curved Watch Yellow Gold Filled

Vintage 1940's Gruen Curved Watch Yellow Gold Filled

By Gruen

Located in Wailea, HI

-century watchmaking. Housed in a rectangular 10k gold-filled case, the watch features clean Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Gentlemans Gold Wristwatch, Vacheron & Constantin
Gentlemans Gold Wristwatch, Vacheron & Constantin

Gentlemans Gold Wristwatch, Vacheron & Constantin

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

with applied gold-tone Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, minute indicator chapter ring, with

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Arabic Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of arabic gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of arabic gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a choice in our collection of arabic gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Coach and Gurhan are consistently popular. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of arabic gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of arabic gold, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is an Arabic Gold?

The price for a piece of arabic gold starts at $49 and tops out at $57,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,370.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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