Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Ballon Bleu 42MM 3765
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier SS Ballon Bleu Watch 42MM Floating like a balloon and as blue as the cabochon safely nestles in its side, the ballon Blue watch adds a dask of elegance!
Steel, Stainless Steel
CARTIER 18K Rose Gold 40mm Diamond Bezel “Ballon Bleu” Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An icon of modern elegance, the Ballon Bleu is among CARTIER’s most instantly recognizable creations—celebrated for its softly rounded case, floating crown, and refined sense of bala...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu WSBB0049 42mm Silver Roman Dial Stainless Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSBB0049 Serial: 3765254***** Year: 2020-Present Model: Ballon Blue De Cartier Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stain...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Blue Desk Clock Gold Tone Alarm Ref 3038
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Cartier Ballon Blue Desk Clock, Gold tone with Alarm ref 3038, case number 667147GD , quartz operating, Roman Number ,case and Dial signed, Swiss made, circa 2010, in working order w...
Gold-filled
Cartier Ballon Blue Mid Size Steel Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Ballon Blue Wrist Watch, New Never Worn and still Plastic sealed. 36 M.M.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Blue Steel Silver Dial Automatic Ladies Watch W69017Z4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Ballon Blue 36mm Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 3284.
Cartier Ballon Blue Yellow Gold Watch W69003Z2
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens 36mm Ballon Bleu de Cartier wristwatch. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, a hidden Cartier signature at VII and blued-steel sword-shaped hands.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Blue de Cartier 42 Automatic Rose Gold Watch WGBB0017
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: AT-1579 Brand Cartier Model No. WGBB0017 Serial No. 394136975*** Date Circa 2007 Gender Men/Unisex Box/Papers Yes / Dandelion Antiques Authentic Guarantee Card ________________...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Ladies Ballon Blue Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2014 Cartier Ballon Blue Ladies Wrist watch, 28 MM Stainless steel case, Quartz Movement, Silvered Dial with Black Roman Numerals, scratch resistant crystal and a Sapphire crow...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.52 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.66 in
Cartier Ballon Bleu Gold Steel Chocolate Dial Automatic Men's Watch W6920032
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Ballon Blue W6920032 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Steel
Sold
H 0.52 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.66 in
Cartier Ballon Bleu Gold Steel Chocolate Dial Automatic Men's Watch W6920032
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Ballon Blue W6920032 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Steel
Cartier W6920054 Ballon Bleu de Cartier Men's Hand Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
The beautiful Cartier W6920054 watch features a 18kt rose gold 46mm case, with a fixed 18kt rose gold bezel, and a silver dial covered by a sapphire crystal. The stylish wristwatch i...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Blue Dial Watch WSBB002
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Blue Dial Watch WSBB0027 - Automatic winding.
Cartier Rose Gold Ballon Bleu De Cartier Flying Tourbillon manual Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Ballon Bleu De Cartier Flying Tourbillon Gents Wristwatch W6920001, slate coloured galvanised guilloche dial with roman numerals and minute markers, secret signature...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 28mm Quartz Yellow Gold Watch W69001Z2
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ballon Bleu Automatic 28mm Wristwatch W69001Z2 by Cartier.
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu WGBB0036 Blue Dail 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu WGBB0036 / 3941 Mens Watch. 42mm 18K rose gold case. 18K rose gold bezel.
Cartier Ballon Blue Ladies Rose Gold Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Ballon Blue Collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 28 M.M. 18K Rose Gold Water resistant case, Quartz movement, Silver Opaline Dial, Sapphire Glass Crystal and a Sapphire ...
Rose Gold
Pre-owned Cartier Ballon Blue
By Cartier
Located in Woodbridge, NJ
Excellent condition ladies Cartier Watch Ballon Bleu, all stainless steel with butterfly clasp. 36mm size case measurement with silver dial with blue sapphire cabachon setting crown.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Blue, Quartz, 2 Carat Diamonds, Roman Numerals with Box and Paper
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier ballon bleu aftermarket 2 ct. diamonds set with Cartier certificate and box. Ref number: 3005 Condition: Worn & in very good condition Functions: Hours, minutes, Movement...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ballon Bleu Special Order Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2016 Cartier Ballon Blue special order Wrist watch, 36 MM Stainless Steel water resistant case, Yellow Gold Sapphire set crown.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Ballon Bleu Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
Stunning Cartier Ballon Bleu exemplifies pure grace and class with it's white-on-white color scheme!
Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Automatic Blue Dial Ladies Watch WSBB0062
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Automatic Blue Dial Ladies Watch WSBB0062 Reference: WSBB0062 Metal: Stainless steel Case size: 33mm Dial: Blue Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphir...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Blue Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W69007Z3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue 28mm Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W69007Z3.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Ballon Blue 28mm Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W69007Z3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue 28mm Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W69007Z3.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Ballon Blue 29 Silver Dial Quartz Steel Ladies Watch W69010Z4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue 29 Silver Dial Quartz Steel Ladies Watch W69010Z4.
Silver, Steel
Cartier Ballon Blue 28mm 18K Rose Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE902025
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue 28mm 18K Rose Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE902025.
Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Blue Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE902079 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE902079 Box Card.
Steel, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Blue 28 Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W69007Z3 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue 28 Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W69007Z3 Box Papers.
Cartier Ballon Blue Silver Dial 18k Rose Gold Diamond Watch WJBB0018 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue Silver Dial 18K Rose Gold Diamond Watch WJBB0018 Box Card.
Silver, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Blue Ref.W3BB0005 Two Tone Rosegold/Stainless Steel Diamond Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu Movement: Quartz Case Size: 28 mm Dial: Diamond Hour Marker; Silver Case Material: Rose Gold Bracelet Material: 18k Rose Gold Crystal: Scratc...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Rose Gold Ballon Bleu Automatic Wristwatch, circa 2015
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Popular 36mm diameter Cartier Ballon Blue ref 3003 in 18K rose gold, circa 2015.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920063 Stainless Steel Silver dial 42mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ballon Blue Chronograph in 18k & stainless steel.
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Blue Men's Watch WSBB0027
By Cartier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, 42 mm. Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC.
Cartier Ballon Bleu Automatic Blue Men's Watch WSBB0025
By Cartier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, 42 mm, Manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC.
Cartier Lady's Stainless Steel Ballon Blue Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady's Stainless Steel Ballon Blue circa 2010.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu WE902080, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu Reference #:WE902080. Cartier Ballon Bleu 3754 WE902080 Womens Automatic Watch Factory Diamond 36mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered...
Cartier Ballon Bleu Guilloché Silver Dial Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, 42 mm, mechanical movement with automatic winding in excellent condition, purchased new in 2018 and was only worn occasionally for about 6 months.
Blue Sapphire
Cartier Stainless Steel Ballon Bleu Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Stainless Steel Ballon Blue ref 3653 circa 2000’s.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Automatic Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WSBB0061 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu Automatic Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WSBB0061 Box Card.
Steel
Cartier Rose Gold Ballon Large Automatic Wristwatch Ref W69006Z2
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Style Number: W69006Z2 Also Called: Ballon Bleu Gender: Unisex Case Material: Rose Gold Dial Color: Lacquered Silvered Guilloché Opaline Dial Movement: Auto...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Ballon Bleu De Steel Diamonds Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Fluted gold crown set with blue sapphire cabochon. BRAND Cartier SERIES Ballon Bleu de Cartier MODEL WE9006Z3 GENDER Unisex WATCH LABEL Swiss Made MOVEMENT Automatic ENGINE C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 3005 Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Cartier Model - Ballon Blue Case Metal - Stainless Steel Case Measurement - 36mm Bracelet - Stainless Steel Dial - Silver Bezel - Stainless Steel Crystal - Scratch Resistan...
Stainless Steel
Cartier 3005 Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Cartier Model - Ballon Blue Case Metal - Stainless Steel Case Measurement - 36mm Bracelet - Stainless Steel Dial - Silver Bezel - Custom Diamond Bezel Crystal - Scratch Res...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier 3284 Two-Tone Ballon Bleu Mother-of-Pearl Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Cartier Model - Ballon Blue Case Metal - Stainless Steel Case Measurement - 36mm Bracelet - Stainless Steel / 18k Rose Gold - Fits a 7" wrist Dial - MOP Bezel - Stainless S...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rare Cartier Ballon Bleu in 18k Rose Gold with Pink Croc Strap REF W6920037
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36 mm Dial: Roman Numeral Hour Markers Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band Material: ...
Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Blue 28 Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3BB0005
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue 28 Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3BB0005.
Cartier Ballon Blue Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3BB0004 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Blue Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3BB0004 Box Papers.
Rose Gold, Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu W2BB0010, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu Reference #:W2BB0010. Cartier Ballon Bleu W2BB0010 Women's Quartz Watch Two Tone 18K YG 28MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by Wat...
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Mens Steel Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Cartier Ballon Blue de Cartier Watch 42mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet.
Steel, Stainless Steel
$8,995
H 4.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.75 in
Hermès Egee Clutch Blue Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware (2013)
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from highly coveted, glossy Niloticus Crocodile in a striking deep blue hue, this ultra-luxury Hermès Egee clutch exudes modern sophistication. The focal point is its bold, p...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your wrist with timeless sophistication in this Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic, a contemporary reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic Tank design. Crafted in polished stainless...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Reference 3517 Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case, Automatic, Self winding movement, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glass C...
Steel
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch embodies timeless sophistication. Its sleek stainless steel case exudes a modern charm, while the iconic dial showcases a blend of l...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$48,600
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
Chanel 1998 Dark Brown Crocodile Micro Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Micro Kelly Bag – 1998 Series 5 Dark brown crocodile with gold-tone CC turnlock. A structured mini silhouette in glossy crocodile, finished with a top handle and classic CC c...
$21,800
Size: 40 measurements in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI Black Beaded Plunging Draped Back Maxi Gown Tagged. 2007 NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This is an exquisite floor-length evening gown (Tagged prod. 2007 Spring) that exudes timeless sophistication and allure. The dress features a plunging neckline with delicate spaghet...
Nancy Gonzalez Pink Tote
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in Krakow, PL
Nancy Gonzalez Pink Crocodile Tote Bag 40×30×20 cm Excellent Description: Nancy Gonzalez crocodile leather tote in vibrant pink. Structured and spacious, perfect for everyday use. Co...
Hermes Rodeo Bag Charm GM Jaune Blue Bleu Rodeo Horse NEW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rodeo Bag Charm GM Jaune Blue Bleu Rodeo Horse NEW with Hermes box. Made in France FINAL SALE.
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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