$8,400
H 0.2 in W 1.18 in L 1.18 in
18K Gold Cartier La Dona Sport Wrist Watch with Cartier Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
burgundy color Cartier alligator grain leather band. The Cariter 18K yellow gold clasp bears the Cartier
18k Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Tank Americaine Watch With Alligator Strap
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Cartier 18k White Gold Tank Americaine Watch With Alligator Strap Timepiece watch from
White Gold
Cartier Pasha 1035 Automatic Watch 18K Gold Ivory Dial Alligator Strap 35mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold Cartier deployment buckle and original green alligator strap, weighing 94.5 grams
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph XL 1830 18K Gold Leather Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
case side operate the chronograph functions. Brown alligator leather strap with Cartier signature
18k Gold
Estate Cartier Alligator 18 Karat Yellow Gold Finger Ring with Sapphire Eyes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 2 Small Sapphire Eyes Total Item
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rotonde W1556051
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Central Chronograph in 18k white gold on a new black Cartier alligator
White Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Automatic Watch Rose Gold and Alligator 31
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 23mm, Wrist circumference: 6.5" Designer: Cartier Model: Tank Solo Automatic Watch Rose Gold and
Unavailable
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm WE900851
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
alligator leather strap on a Cartier 18k rise gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 42 mm
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Limited Edition Orange 24mm Steel Quartz Watch 2716
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Original Cartier Orange Alligator mm Strap fitted, can fit any wrist between 4"10cm and 7" / 18cm
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 1.03 in
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronoflex Chronograph in White Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Cartier Tank Americaine in 18k white gold on alligator band with Cartier tang buckle. Quartz
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Emerald Diamond Platinum Alligator Ring
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER Alligator Ring in platinum, round-cut diamonds (approximately 4,5 carats) and emerald eyes
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Rose Gold Automatic Watch W2609156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
case (45.1mm x 26.6mm). Silvered flinqué dial. Cartier Alligator strap with 18k rose gold Cartier
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Yellow Gold Automatic XL Mens W2609756
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
gold case (32 mm x 52mm). Silvered flinqué dial. Cartier Alligator strap with 18k rose gold Cartier
Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Yellow Gold WGSA0077 4532
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
42 mm). Blue Dial with Roman numerals. Blue Cartier alligator strap with 18k yellow gold tang buckle
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
mm ). Flat Ivory dial with Roman numerals; date at 3 o'clock. Cartier alligator strap with Cartier
Cartier Santos Dumont Quartz 18k Rose Gold WGSA0021 4227
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
mm x 42 mm) diameter. Silver Dial with Roman numerals. Black Cartier alligator strap with 18k rose
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Yellow Gold Automatic XL Mens
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
(32 mm x 52mm). Silvered flinqué dial. Cartier Alligator strap with 18k rose gold Cartier buckle. Pre
Cartier Tank American Yellow Gold Large Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
and a Sapphire crown. Black Cartier Alligator Strap with Cartier Gold Plate Tang Buckle. Total length
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Baignoire Oval Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
, back secured by 4 screws, cabochon set crown Strap/Bracelet: Brown Cartier alligator leather Buckle
18k Gold
A Vintage Cartier Tank Allonge Wrist Watch, Alligator band
By Cartier
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Vintage Cartier Tank Allonge Wrist Watch in stainless steel case, with Alligator leather strap
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Alligator Wrap Ring
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Alligator Wrap Ring This rare authentic Cartier ring is a size
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu White Gold Diamond Watch with Pink Alligator Strap WJBB0011
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
WJBB0011 Cartier Ballon Bleu White Gold Diamond Watch With Pink Alligator Strap With A Suggested
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pre-Owned Calibre de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Alligator Strap SS Watch W7100043
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pre-owned 42mm Calibre de Cartier Watch 18K rose gold and stainless steel with an
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Cougar Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Cougar watch, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold on the original Cartier black alligator
18k Gold
Cartier Vermeil Lizard 20mm Must de Cartier Tank Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous Cartier Vermeil Alligator 20mm Must de Cartier Tank watch. A classic Swiss made timepiece
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Divan Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
with blued hands are complemented by Cartier's signature blue alligator strap, giving the watch a
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
and a Sapphire crown. New Black Alligator Strap with Cartier Gold Plate Tang Buckle. Total length 9
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Classic Tank Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Alligator Strap with Cartier Gold Plated Tang Buckle. Total watch length 8 1/2 inch. Recently serviced and
18k Gold
Cartier Tank 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
dial with Roman numerals . Black alligator strap with Cartier deployant buckle . Pre-owned with custom
Cartier Tank Americaine Ladies 18k White Gold 1713
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Cartier green alligator strap. The watch will fit up to a 6.5" wrist. The watch is in excellent condition
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pasha with Grill
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, steel sword sweeping hands Band: Cartier brown alligator strap, integrated clasp Serial #: 81650XXX
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch Ref W2603156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
crystal. Cartier Brown alligator strap with deployant buckle. Pre-owned with custom box.
Rare Cartier Stainless Steel Ladies Basculante Quartz Watch 2386
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Cartier midnight blue alligator strap. The watch will fit up to a 7.5" wrist. The watch is in excellent
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
mm ). Flat Ivory dial with Roman numerals; date at 3 o'clock. Alligator strap with Cartier tang gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 'American' 18K Gold Midsize Men's/Ladies Watch W2600351
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
alligator Cartier strap band with 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant buckle. Pre-owned with custom box.
Cartier Roadster 2510 Las Vegas Roulette Dial Automatic W62002V3 New Strap
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
black "sail cloth" strap as well as the original Cartier white alligator strap. The white alligator
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Americaine XL Mens Watch, Ref. 1741 - 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
. For the finishing touch we have installed a new (non-Cartier) genuine alligator strap and the watch's
White Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18 Karat Gold Men's or Ladies Midsize Watch W2603656
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
. Blue alligator strap with Cartier White gold deployant clasp. Pre-owned with custom box
Cartier 18 Karat White and Diamond Ballon Bleu Automatic Watch WE900651 3004
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
alligator strap with the original Cartier 18k white gold double adjustable deployant clasp; mechanical
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White and Diamond Ballon Bleu Automatic Watch WE900651 3004
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
alligator strap with the original Cartier 18k white gold double adjustable deployant clasp; mechanical
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.99 in W 0.67 in
Cartier Baignoire Mini Ref 2369 18k White Gold Quartz Ladies' Watch, C2000s +
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Joint to an original Cartier midnight blue alligator skin leather strap, completed by original Cartier
White Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k White Gold Men's or Ladies Midsize Watch W2603656 2
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
position. Alligator strap with Cartier White gold deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box and papers.
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
). Flat Ivory dial with Roman numerals; date at 3 o'clock. Alligator strap with Cartier tang gold buckle
Cartier Tonneau Ladies Large Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
). Silver Guilloche dial with blue hands. Brown Cartier Alligator strap with Cartier tang buckle. Pre-owned
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
mm ). Flat Ivory dial with Roman numerals; date at 3 o'clock. Cartier alligator strap with Cartier
Very Rare Cartier Tank Normale 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
mm ). Pave diamond dial with gold. Cartier alligator strap with 18K yellow gold tang buckle. Pre
New Cartier Santos Exotic Gold Travel Alarm Desk Clock, Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare CARTIER SANTOS Table Desk Clock Original Cartier Alligator Leather Case Comes with original
Gold, Steel
Cartier 18k Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph XL Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
: 28mm Strap: Brown Cartier alligator leather with signed 18K gold clasp Wrist Size: Fits up to 8.5 inch
18k Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier ref 18 Burgundy (Mahogany) Dial 24mm Quartz Ladies Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Quartz Movement, 7 jewels Joint to a brand new original Cartier alligator chestnut brown strap
Gold-filled, Silver
Cartier Vermeil Alligator 20mm Must de Cartier Tank Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous Cartier Vermeil Alligator 20mm Must de Cartier Tank watch. A classic Swiss made timepiece
18k Gold
Cartier Retro Gold Concealed Dial Backwinder Wristwatch with Alligator Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
green alligator band, in 18k. Cartier, France. Dimensions of timepiece including lugs: 1 5/16 x 5/8 in.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Large 3167 W5200004 Silver Dial 18K Bezel Alligator Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold and Stainless Steel Band: Brown Alligator Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Silver
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Unusual Set of 3 Red Leather, Faux Alligator Luggage, with Cosmetic Case
By Cartier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set of 3 red leather, faux alligator luggage, complete with two suitcase's, and cosmetic
Brass
Cartier Stainless Steel Ballon Bleu Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
watch is made of sleek stainless steel with a white alligator leather Cartier strap. The strap is made
Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Alligator Strap with Cartier Gold Plate Tang Buckle. Total watch length 8 1/2 inch. Comes in a Cartier
18k Gold
Cartier Lady's Stainless Steel Tank Divan Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
with signed steel buckle, together with fitted Cartier box, outer card, four spare coloured alligator
Stainless Steel
Cartier Paris Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Alligator Strap with Cartier Gold Plate Tang Buckle. Watch length 7 1/2 inches. Comes in original Cartier
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Date 18K Yellow Gold Large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
original Cartier dark midnight-blue alligator leather strap and an 18K yellow gold original Cartier
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier ladies White Gold Diamond Tank Americaine Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Americaine 18k white gold ladies diamond Quartz watch on a brand new Cartier black Alligator band with an 18k
Diamond, 18k Gold
Must De Cartier Vendome Ladies Vermeil Watch - 18K Gold Over Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
touch, we have equipped it with a brand new aftermarket alligator strap done in a Cartier style, and its
Gold Plate
Cartier 18kt Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Lady’s Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
enamel on a green alligator strap secured by the 18k yellow gold buckle. Reverse of case marked “Cartier
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
$2,175Sale Price|25% Off
W 1.25 in Dm 2.4 in
Cartier Must de Cartier 21 Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel & Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
Cartier 'Tank Americaine' Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 40.80 carats Creator: Cartier Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 113 grams Period: Contemporary Crafted by Cartier, this timepiece is the epitome of luxury and elegance. Fe...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Custom Aftermarket Diamond Bezel Watch 2465
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE MIDSIZE CUSTOM AFTERMARKET DIAMOND BEZEL WATCH 2465 -Condition: Mint -Case size: 25x29mm -Case thickness: 6.6mm -Material: Stainless Steel -Movement: Quartz ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Champagne Dial with Quartz movement . ...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
$2,560,000Sale Price|20% Off
TYPE IIA GIA Certified 14 Ct. Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 14-carat certified oval diamond ring the diamond comes with a Golconda type certificate Crafted in luxu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18k yellow gold Custom Strap & Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a custom black leather strap and tang buckle that fits up to 6.75-inch wrists. It features a quartz movement, sapphire cab...
18k Gold
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 ...
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520
By Patek Philippe
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand : Patek Philippe Collection : Calatrava Model : Calatrava Clous De Paris Reference : Patek Philippe - 3520 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1990's Movement : manuel wind Case ma...
18k Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. Cartier Pillar Dial ARGENT Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Rare Pillar Dial. Comes with a new leather band Quartz Movement New batt...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (V in circle, 1992) Made of ostrich and yellow gold plated hard...
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories 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.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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