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BVLGARI Bvlgari Bvlgari BB33SS Automatic Men's Watch – White Dial
BVLGARI Bvlgari Bvlgari BB33SS Automatic Men's Watch – White Dial

BVLGARI Bvlgari Bvlgari BB33SS Automatic Men's Watch – White Dial

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

Authentic BVLGARI Bvlgari Bvlgari automatic watch, reference BB33SS, featuring a clean and elegant white dial with the iconic engraved BVLGARI bezel.

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Diagono Titanium Date Automatic Men's Watch TI38TA
Bvlgari Diagono Titanium Date Automatic Men's Watch TI38TA

Bvlgari Diagono Titanium Date Automatic Men's Watch TI38TA

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bvlgari Diagono Titanium wristwatch, reference TI 38 TA, featuring a 38mm titanium case with the iconic engraved BVLGARI BVLGARI bezel and a black carbon-fiber style dial. The dial i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Bvlgari Lvcea 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch
Bvlgari Lvcea 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch

Bvlgari Lvcea 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite Bvlgari Lvcea wristwatch exemplifies the pinnacle of Roman luxury and precision engineering.

Category

2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR
Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Covered by a one-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Bvlgari Sotirio SB42SDR Men’s Automatic Watch (42mm) 📌 General Overview Brand: Bvlgari Model Name: Sotirio Model Number: SB...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Houston 33mm Automatic Swiss Wrist Watch
Bvlgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Houston 33mm Automatic Swiss Wrist Watch

Bvlgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Houston 33mm Automatic Swiss Wrist Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Montclair, NJ

Case Material: Carbon fiber Case Diameter: 33mm Strap: Genuine Bvlgari brown leather strap - Fits up to 7.75 inch wrist Movement: 25 jewels mechanical self-winding Swiss movement Con...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Bvlgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Paris 33mm Automatic Swiss Wrist Watch
Bvlgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Paris 33mm Automatic Swiss Wrist Watch

Bvlgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Paris 33mm Automatic Swiss Wrist Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Montclair, NJ

Case Material: Carbon fiber Case Diameter: 33mm Strap: Genuine Bvlgari black leather strap - Fits up to 7.75 inch wrist Movement: 25 jewels mechanical self-winding Swiss movement Con...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219
Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219

Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. The original box and papers are included. Brand: Bvlgari Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Model: Solotempo Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Stainless Steel Diagono Automatic Wristwatch circa 1995
Bvlgari Stainless Steel Diagono Automatic Wristwatch circa 1995

Bvlgari Stainless Steel Diagono Automatic Wristwatch circa 1995

By Bulgari

Located in Stamford, CT

This watch is serviced and warrantied for one year ready to be gifted to that special someone.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Bvlgari 38mm Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Swiss Made, Unisex
Bvlgari 38mm Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Swiss Made, Unisex

Bvlgari 38mm Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Swiss Made, Unisex

By Bulgari

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Stainless steel case. Reference BB...

Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Bvlgari Anfiteatro AT35GL 35mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Box Papers
Bvlgari Anfiteatro AT35GL 35mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Box Papers

Bvlgari Anfiteatro AT35GL 35mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Box Papers

By Bulgari

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: AT35GL Serial: 322**** Model: BVLGARI Anfiteatro Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Black Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Black Cr...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Bulgari BB 33 GL GMT Automatic Watch Leather Strap
18k Yellow Gold Bulgari BB 33 GL GMT Automatic Watch Leather Strap

18k Yellow Gold Bulgari BB 33 GL GMT Automatic Watch Leather Strap

By Bulgari

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This sophisticated Bvlgari BB 33 GL GMT Automatic Watch in 18K Yellow Gold combines timeless elegance with precision craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Recent Sales

Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 36mm
Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 36mm

Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 36mm

By Bulgari

Located in Great Neck, NY

Up for sale is a classic time piece signed by Bvlgari. This watch is the perfect stainless steel sports watch for any occasion.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Men's Bvlgari Diagono Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch
Men's Bvlgari Diagono Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch

Men's Bvlgari Diagono Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Model Diagono LCV35S Gender Men Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / Buckle Ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Men's Bvlgari Diagono Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch
Men's Bvlgari Diagono Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch

Men's Bvlgari Diagono Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Model Diagono LCV35S Gender Men Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / Buckle Ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Men's Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono Automatic Steel Chrono Watch
Men's Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono Automatic Steel Chrono Watch

Men's Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono Automatic Steel Chrono Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Model Diagono CH40STA Gender Men Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber aftermarket strap (not mad...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Diagono Black Magnesium Automatic Men's Watch 102308 DG42C9SMCVDCH
Bvlgari Diagono Black Magnesium Automatic Men's Watch 102308 DG42C9SMCVDCH

Bvlgari Diagono Black Magnesium Automatic Men's Watch 102308 DG42C9SMCVDCH

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Bvlgari Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 22mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Chronograph, Date Indicator, Sapph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch CH40STA
Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch CH40STA

Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch CH40STA

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Bvlgari Band Color: Stainless Steel Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 22mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Chronograph, Date Indica...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unisex Bvlgari Ergon L6452 Steel Chrono Diamond Automatic Watch
Unisex Bvlgari Ergon L6452 Steel Chrono Diamond Automatic Watch

Unisex Bvlgari Ergon L6452 Steel Chrono Diamond Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Model Ergon L6452 Gender Unisex Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Alligator / Crocodile C...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Bvlgari Diagono DG35S Steel Sapphire Automatic Date Watch
Ladies Bvlgari Diagono DG35S Steel Sapphire Automatic Date Watch

Ladies Bvlgari Diagono DG35S Steel Sapphire Automatic Date Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Bulgari Model Diagono DG35S Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber / Silicone Clas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men’s Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono LC35S Steel Date Automatic Watch
Men’s Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono LC35S Steel Date Automatic Watch

Men’s Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono LC35S Steel Date Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Model Diagono LC35S Gender Men's Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / Buckle...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono LCV35S Steel Diamond Date Automatic Watch
Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono LCV35S Steel Diamond Date Automatic Watch

Bvlgari Bulgari Diagono LCV35S Steel Diamond Date Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Model Diagono LCV35S Gender Men Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / Buckle M...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Assioma AAP48GCH Men's Automatic Limited Edition Watch 18K RG
Bvlgari Assioma AAP48GCH Men's Automatic Limited Edition Watch 18K RG

Bvlgari Assioma AAP48GCH Men's Automatic Limited Edition Watch 18K RG

Unavailable

H 0.56 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.5 in L 7.52 in

Bvlgari Assioma AAP48GCH Men's Automatic Limited Edition Watch 18K RG

By Bulgari

Located in Miami, FL

Bvlgari Assioma AAP48GCH Men's Automatic Limited Edition Watch 18K RG 38mm

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Bvlgari Ergon Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic EG 40 SCH
Bvlgari Ergon Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic EG 40 SCH

Bvlgari Ergon Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic EG 40 SCH

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Bvlgari Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 29mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Chronograph, Date Indicator, Sapph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Diagono Titanium Men's Watch Automatic TI 44 TA CH
Bvlgari Diagono Titanium Men's Watch Automatic TI 44 TA CH

Bvlgari Diagono Titanium Men's Watch Automatic TI 44 TA CH

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Bvlgari Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 44-47.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 25mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Chronograph, Date Indicator, Lumin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Ladies Bvlgari LVCEA LU36S Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Automatic Watch
Ladies Bvlgari LVCEA LU36S Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Automatic Watch

Ladies Bvlgari LVCEA LU36S Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Bulgari Model LVCEA LU36S Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Bvlgari Bulgari LVCEA Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Automatic Watch
Ladies Bvlgari Bulgari LVCEA Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Automatic Watch

Ladies Bvlgari Bulgari LVCEA Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Bulgari Model LVCEA LU36S Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Lvcea LUP 33 SG Ladies Automatic Watch 18k Rose Gold Two Tone
Bvlgari Lvcea LUP 33 SG Ladies Automatic Watch 18k Rose Gold Two Tone

Bvlgari Lvcea LUP 33 SG Ladies Automatic Watch 18k Rose Gold Two Tone

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 0.67 in Dm 1.3 in L 5.99 in

Bvlgari Lvcea LUP 33 SG Ladies Automatic Watch 18k Rose Gold Two Tone

By Bulgari

Located in Miami, FL

Bvlgari Lvcea LUP 33 SG Ladies Automatic Watch 18k Rose Gold Two Tone 33mm

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari BBP42GLCH Limited Gray Dial Automatic 18K Rose Gold Box & Paper
Bvlgari BBP42GLCH Limited Gray Dial Automatic 18K Rose Gold Box & Paper

Bvlgari BBP42GLCH Limited Gray Dial Automatic 18K Rose Gold Box & Paper

Unavailable

H 0.48 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.66 in L 8 in

Bvlgari BBP42GLCH Limited Gray Dial Automatic 18K Rose Gold Box & Paper

By Bulgari

Located in Miami, FL

Bvlgari BBP42GLCH Limited Gray Dial Automatic 18K Rose GOLD 42mm Box&Paper

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

BVLGARI Diagono BVL101629
BVLGARI Diagono BVL101629

BVLGARI Diagono BVL101629

Unavailable

Dm 1.58 in

BVLGARI Diagono BVL101629

By Bulgari

Located in Willow Grove, PA

Stainless Steel BVLGARI Diagono Automatic watch with a 40mm case, Silver dial with luminescent tipped hands, and Stainless Steel Braclelet with Deployment Clasp.

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Bvlgari Automatic Blue Watch 103133
Bvlgari Bvlgari Automatic Blue Watch 103133

Bvlgari Bvlgari Automatic Blue Watch 103133

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

This BVLGARI BVLGARI Watch, reference number 103133, has a sleek, modern sense of style. This watch features a round 41mm case crafted from black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coated s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Diagono Aluminum AL38A Automatic Men's Watch
Bvlgari Diagono Aluminum AL38A Automatic Men's Watch

Bvlgari Diagono Aluminum AL38A Automatic Men's Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Bvlgari Aluminum AL38A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a aluminum case.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Diagono Professional GMT Steel Automatic Mens Watch GMT40s
Bvlgari Diagono Professional GMT Steel Automatic Mens Watch GMT40s

Bvlgari Diagono Professional GMT Steel Automatic Mens Watch GMT40s

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Wrist fit 6.5 inches Brand: Bvlgari Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: GMT40S Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual Model: Bvlgari Diagono Profe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR
Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Details: MSRP 8850 Model Number SB42SDR Brand Bvlgari Department Men Band Color Black Dial Color Black Display Analog Dial Style Roman Numerals, Sticks Case Size 42 mm Watch Shape Ro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Diagono Magnesium Ceramic Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 102427
Bvlgari Diagono Magnesium Ceramic Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 102427

Bvlgari Diagono Magnesium Ceramic Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 102427

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

The original box and paper are included. Brand: BVLGARI Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 102427 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual Model: B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch SB42SDR
Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch SB42SDR

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch SB42SDR

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

This display model Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde SB42SDR is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.

Category

2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Diagono Professional GMT Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch GMT40S
Bvlgari Diagono Professional GMT Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch GMT40S

Bvlgari Diagono Professional GMT Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch GMT40S

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

It can have visible blemishes on the rubber band during storage and handling. Brand: Bvlgari Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 101300 Country/Region of Manufacture:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Diagono Professional Chrono Steel Black Dial CH40STA Automatic Watch
Bvlgari Diagono Professional Chrono Steel Black Dial CH40STA Automatic Watch

Bvlgari Diagono Professional Chrono Steel Black Dial CH40STA Automatic Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Diagono Professional Chronograph Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour markers and applied arabic number 12, small seconds at 3 0'clock, date between 4 & 5...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Bvlgari Automatic Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bvlgari automatic watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 58 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect bvlgari automatic watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A bvlgari automatic watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a bvlgari automatic watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Bvlgari Automatic Watch?

On average, a bvlgari automatic watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,355, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $31,137 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Bulgari for sale on 1stDibs

Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.

Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.

The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.

In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand

On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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