Vintage 1970s Piaget Reference 13721 18K White Gold Automatic Brushed Silver Dia
Located in New York, NY
rare The brushed 18k white gold case is the talking point. It creates definition and contrast without
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
White Gold
Vintage 1970s Piaget Reference 13721 18K White Gold Automatic Brushed Silver Dia
Located in New York, NY
rare The brushed 18k white gold case is the talking point. It creates definition and contrast without
White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS brushed gold link watch bracelet.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold watch bracelet. The bracelet is composed of brushed yellow gold links. The
18k Gold
Lucien Piccard 14kt Brushed Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Stylized triple row Scroll Bracelet Watch with Lapis Enameled Face bearing Roman Numerals & signed
14k Gold
Henry Dunay Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold brushed finish watch bracelet by Henry Dunay, case and dial adorned with approx
Diamond, Gold
Rare Omega Diamond Watch in White Gold 18K
By Omega
Located in Lucerne, CH
brushed white gold. The watch runs by a hand winding mechanical movement. Length: 165 mm / 6.49 inches
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Lecoultre Memovox pocket and desk alarm watch 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
inner dial with the alarm function in gold circular-brushed finish. The watch has two crowns, one for
Gold, Enamel
Vintage Hermès Travel Pendulum in gold brushed and burgundy calfskin
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
HERMES. Travel pendulum, gold brushed metal quartz movement and black enamelled interrupted frieze
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, vintage and luxury 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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.