Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008 Santos watch, extra-large model, chronograph mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1904 CH...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2303
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Embrace timeless elegance with the Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref 2303.
Stainless Steel, Steel
$15,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Tank Américaine Chronograph White Gold
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Can be accommodated with an appraisal upon request, after return period. BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Tank Americaine Chronograph REFRENCE: 2312 SIZE: 16 x 45mm CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: ...
White Gold
$2,900Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Automatic Chronograph 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and modern Cartier Pasha Automatic Chronograph 18 Karat Gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha Chronograph 38mm Steel Watch, Ref. W3100443
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Experience the iconic design and sophisticated functionality of this pre-owned Cartier Pasha Chronograph Ref. W3100443, a 38mm timepiece that blends classic elegance with a sporty ed...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Must 21 Chronoscaph Steel Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Must 21 Chronoscaph Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. 3 Piece stainless steel case with Roman Numeral Bezel, quartz movement, stone set crown 2 Button Chronograph register func...
Steel
Cartier Pasha Steel 38 M.M Chronograph Quartz movement
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Pasha Chronograph Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece case with Rotating Bezel, Quartz Movement, Sapphire set buttons and Water resistant lock down Crown ...
Steel
Vintage Cartier Ronde Blue Chronograph 18K Gold 30mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Ronde Santos 18K yellow gold quartz chronograph watch featuring a striking blue dial with white subdials, Roman numeral indices, gold-tone hands, and the iconic screw...
18k Gold
Cartier Libre Chronograph White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, Ref. 2975
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pre-owned timepiece from the Cartier Libre collection (ref. 2975) reimagines the classic chronograph through a lens of high-jewelry artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine 18KT Gold Automatic Chronograph Watch, Ref. 3072
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
This Cartier Tank Américaine chronograph in 18KT gold carries one of the most recognisable silhouettes in 20th-century watchmaking — the elongated, gently curved Tank case that grew ...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph XL 1830 18K Gold Leather Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph 28mm XL in 18K yellow gold featuring white dial with black Roman numerals and chronograph subdials.
18k Gold
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch 2618 W62006X6
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch 2618 W62006X6 - Chronograph Automatic winding.
Cartier 21 Chronoscaph 2966 – Ladies – Quartz Chronograph – 32mm – c.2000
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier 21 Chronoscaph 2966 – Ladies – Quartz Chronograph – 32mm – c.2000 This ladies‑size Cartier 21 Chronoscaph, reference 2966, has just benefited from a recent battery change and...
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 150th Anniversary Edition Cougar Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
This exceptional Cartier 150th Anniversary Edition Cougar Chronograph wristwatch is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, celebrating the maison's rich heritage with a sophisticated ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph 2618 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Roadster XL Ref : 2618 Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Size: 40 mm excluding crown x 48 m Ban...
Vintage 1990s Cartier Gold Pasha Chronograph Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds set on the bezel, crowns, and dial weighing approximately a total of 3.60 carats. The watch features a brown allig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier PASHA 38mm 3129 Chronograph. Rare White Dial W3140004.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Cartier Pasha Chronograph 3129 W3140004 Rare White Dial. 38mm Case.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank MC Chronograph Ref 3666 Automatic Steel Watch Boxed
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank MC Reference Number : 3666 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements : Case width: 35 mm. (...
Steel
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Pasha Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 38mm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking blend of haute horology and high jewelry, this Cartier Pasha Chronograph is an exceptional statement timepiece crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier RoadsterXL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier 21C Chronoscaph Chronograph Stainless Steel Mens Ref. 2424 Watch - Paper
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
Stainless Steel
Pasha de Cartier Yellow Gold Moonphase Calendar Chronograph Watch, 1986
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier "Pasha de Cartier" 18k Moon Phase Calendar Watch, year 1986. 18k solid yellow gold, with quartz movement in working order, Swiss made; marked Cartier, 1986, 0181, 30002 on th...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Roadster Chronograph White Dial Custom Diamond Steel Watch W62019X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cartier Roadster W62019X6 watch. 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond stainless steel case, on diamond stainless steel bracelet.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph 2619 in 18K Gold Full Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph 2619 is entirely set with over 25 carats of natural diamonds, precisely set to accentuate the bold curves of Cartier’s signature Roadster design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank American Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Chronograph Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American ( Americaine ) Reference 1730 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch, 35 X 26 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece water resistant case with 3 rows of fine white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph Custom Diamond Watch on Black Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph watch. Black dial, 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond, stainless steel case, on black alligator strap with diamond buckle.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph Custom Diamond Watch on Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph watch. Black dial, 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond, stainless steel case, on black alligator strap with diamond buckle.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL W62020x6 Chronograph Custom Diamond Watch on Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph watch. Black dial, 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond, stainless steel case, on black alligator strap with diamond buckle.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Chronograph 1830 28mm x 36mm 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1830 Serial: MG26**** Year: 1990's - 2000's Model: Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha 1353 Chronograph Grey Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap 35mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1353 Model: Cartier Pasha Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Brown Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Grey Dial Face: Sapphire C...
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3195 W6920005 42mm Chronograph 18K White Gold Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3195 / W6920005 Year: 2019 Model: Cartier Ballon Bleu Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Silver Dial Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
Cartier Ref 2848 Roadster Chronograph XL 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 2848 Year: 2019 Model: Roadster Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Brown Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 47m...
Rose Gold
Cartier Calibre Chronograph – Unique Hand-Engraved Piece
Located in Bergamo, BG
An exceptional and unique Cartier Calibre Chronograph, reference W7100045, featuring a 42mm stainless steel case and bracelet, entirely hand-engraved.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Ref 2303 Stainless Steel Quartz Chrono Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Case measures 28 x 37mm with 6.7mm thickness, Cartier caliber 212P, 25 jewels, serial 311006. Product Specifications: Item Type: Unisex Quartz Chronograph Watch Brand: Cartier Model...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Chrono Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Chrono Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Silver Dial W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Silver Dial W62020X6.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rare French Mid-Century Solid Bronze & Leather Console, Signed by Cartier, Paris
By Jacques Quinet, Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions: H 29.75 x W 23.75 x D 14.75 Additional References: Hermes, Louis Vitton, Gucci, Marc du Plantier, Jacques Quinet, Emille-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean-Michel Frank, Cartier Lov...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 1.74 in
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 44
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Warranty Card - Dated, Instruction Booklet Measurements: Case Size/Width: 44mm, Watch Height: 15mm, Band Width: 22mm, Wrist circumference: 5.0" Designer: Cartier Model: ...
Cartier Diamond Studded Men's Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Studded Men's Watch Diamond Studded Belt and Bezel Chronograph and Date Display Blue Face with Cartier logo pattern Silicone band with Diamond-studded stainless stee...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Roadster Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier stainless steel Roadster chronograph wristwatch, white dial with black markers and date.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph 2618 Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph 2618 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 42mm case with a smooth bezel.
Cartier Cougar Chronograph Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref11621
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Cougar Chronograph in 18k yellow gold. Quartz w/ subseconds and chronograph. 33 mm case size.
18k Gold
Cartier Pasha 38 Chronograph Steel Quartz Watch W3100355
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Features include a chronograph and luminous hands & markers. Brown leather band with cartier stainless steel deployment buckle.
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronoflex Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronoflex Chronograph Wristwatch Metal: 18k white gold Case: 26 mm Dial: Silvered dial with black Roman numerals Features: Secret signat...
18k Gold, White Gold
1990's CARTIER White Gold American Tank Chronograph
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
This 18K white gold Cartier American Tank Chronograph is one of the significant watches of the 20th c. and can be identified by its rectangular shape, smooth edges and rounded corners.
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.34 in L 1.7 in
Cartier Yellow Gold Tortue Chronograph Monopoussoir Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bologna, IT
Cartier Cartier Tortue Chronograph Monopoussoir 18K Yellow Gold Case Silver Guilloché Dial with Roman Numerals 18K Yellow Gold Cartier Deployante Manual Winding Dimension: 34 x...
18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Roadster Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Epsom, Surrey
This is a pre-owned Cartier Roadster Chronograph 27632. It has a 43mm Steel case, a Silvered Roman Numeral dial, a Steel bracelet, and is powered by an Automatic movement.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Pasha Chronograph Wristwatch Ref CRW31 085M7
By Cartier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Pasha Ref. CRW31 085M7 CASE screwed case, steel, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back, screw-down crown, 42 mm MOVEMENT cal. JLC, automatic, chronograph, date BRAC...
Unavailable
W 1.11 in L 1.42 in
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Reference: W50005R2 Series: Tank Francais Gender: Men's Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Dial Color: White Movement: Quartz Crystal Material: Scratch Resistant Sapp...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Cartier 2424 Chronoscaph Steel Date Quartz Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Chronoscaph 2424 Gender Men's Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber with Steel Inserts Clasp...
Men's Cartier 2424 Chronoscaph Steel Date Quartz Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Chronoscaph 2424 Gender Men's Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber with Steel Inserts (New a...
Men's Cartier 2424 Chronoscaph Steel Date Quartz Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Chronoscaph 2424 Gender Men's Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber with Steel Inserts (New a...
Authentic Unisex Cartier Pasha Steel Date Quartz Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Pasha 3129 Gender Unisex Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber Clasp / Buckle Material Stai...
Men’s Cartier 2424 Chronoscaph Steel Date Quartz Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Chronoscaph 2424 Gender Men's Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber with Steel Inserts (New a...
Unavailable
W 0.79 in Dm 1.7 in L 0.31 in
Cartier 2618 Roadster XL W62027Z1 Chronograph Two Tone Automatic Men Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 2618 Roadster XL W62027Z1 Chronograph Two Tone Automatic Men Watch 43mm
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 1.42 in Dm 6.5 in
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
18-karat yellow gold diamond Pasha wristwatch by Cartier. Brand: Cartier Style name: Pasha Reference number: 1354/1 Case material: 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds Dial color...
Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.38 in L 6.5 in
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
18-karat yellow gold diamond Pasha wristwatch by Cartier. Brand: Cartier Style name: Pasha Reference number: 1354/1 Case material: 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds Dial color: Whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Cougar Yellow Gold Quartz Chronograph Silver Dial Bracelet Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Cougar Men's Watch Model Number: W35007B9 100% Authentic Pre-owned (excellent condition. Light wear throughout.) Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Limited Edition Cartier Santos100 Chronograph Titanium/Steel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large size wristwatch in great condition with box and paper. Very versatile and fun watch to wear either at night or day time.
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 band with 18k white gold deployant buckle.
White Gold
Unavailable
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chrono 42mm W301970M
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph in 18k yellow gold with black rubber center links.
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tortue W1545751, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tortue Reference #:W1545751. Gents Cartier Tortue XL Tourbillon Chronograph Monopoussoir in platinum with single button chronograph on alligator strap.
Certified Authentic Cartier Tortue 126600, Silver Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tortue Reference #:W1545751. Gents Cartier Tortue XL Tourbillon Chronograph Monopoussoir in platinum with single button chronograph on alligator strap.
Piaget Protocole 18 Karat White Gold White Dial Chronograph Bracelet Watch New
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Protocole Watch 100% Authentic New / Old Stock Pristine Condition Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat White Gold Case & Bracelet White dial Black Roman Numeral Hour...
18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Protocole 18 Karat White Gold White Dial Chronograph Bracelet Watch New
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Protocole Watch 100% Authentic New / Old Stock Pristine Condition Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat White Gold Case & Bracelet White dial Black Roman Numeral Hour...
White Gold
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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