Cartier Tank Obus Men's or Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch WB800151 1630
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Custom box.
Cartier Tank Obus Men's or Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch WB800151 1630
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Custom box.
Cartier Pasha C Ladies Limited Edition Winter Flower Steel Watch W3109699
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
numeral hour markers. Black satin strap with stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with
Cartier Tortue Large Ladies Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Case Ref 2496
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
dial with black Roman numerals. SStrap band with 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp; New black
Cartier Must Trinity Vermeil 27mm Ref. 2735 Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
) case, Swiss Made, reference 2735. This classic timepiece includes the original Cartier deployant clasp
Vermeil
Cartier Santos Dumont Diamond-Set 2650 18K yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
deployant clasp ensures a secure fit for a wrist size of 7 inches, complemented by a spiked 0.20-carat
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier, France "Amande" navette-shaped Art Deco watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
deployant clasp. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do not
Platinum
Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Strap: Original Cartier navy blue leather strap (shows age-related wear) Clasp: Cartier signed
Silver
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W6920046 3284
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
with deployant clasp.. Pre-owned with Cartier box, papers and books. Dated 2013.
Cartier Roadster Men's Steel & Gold 2-Tone Watch W62031Y4 2510
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
o'clock. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Cartier Roadster bracelet with deployant clasp. Pre-owned
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
. Stainless steel Cartier bracelet with deployant clasp. Pre-owned with custom box.
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize 18k Rose Gold Watch WE902026 3003
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
bracelet with deployant clasp (will fit apx. 6-1/2 inch wrist). Pre-owned with Cartier box.
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
date at 3 o'clock. 18k yellow gold Cartier Panther bracelet with deployant clasp. Pre-owned Cartier box.
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Ref. 1040 Mens Full Size Watch, Automatic, Date - SS
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
deployant clasp, original, designed to fit a wrist of approx. just under 7.4 inches adjustable, mint
Stainless Steel
CARTIER "Pasha Grille" Gold Watch With Diamond Grill Bezel, Ref. 2373
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
18k white gold bracelet and Cartier deployant clasp.Weight 154.8gr.Dial, case and buckle signed
CARTIER – Ceinture Automatic Cartier, Paris
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. C. Octagonal, polished, stepped sides, inset crown
Cartier Tank Française 18 Karat Gold Model W50002N2 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
cabochon. The bracelet is comprised of all 18k gold and is secured by a Cartier deployant clasp. The watch
18k Gold
Cartier 'Panthère' Gold & Pave Diamond Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
double deployant clasp. Retail was about $65 000. Weight 67gr.
Cartier Stainless Steel Cougar Midsize Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
with deployant clasp. Off-White Dial with black Roman numerals. Cartier box and papers included
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Cougar Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
including crown). 18K Yellow Gold Cartier Bracelet with deployant clasp, total length 6 3/4 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ellipse REF. 1481 18k Yellow Gold 32mm
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
bezel, winder with a diamond and deployant clasp, a Cartier burgundy leather strap, sapphire crystal
Diamond, Yellow Gold
CARTIER, Gold Bracelet With Diamond Set 'Navette' Shaped Case
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
bezel, back secured by four screws, 18K white gold Cartier bracelet and concealed double deployant clasp
Cartier Roadster W62041V3 Men's Stainless Steel Watch, Ready to Ship
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier bracelet with deployant clasp. Cartier box and papers included.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
/setting crown (24x24mm). 18k Yellow Gold Cartier bracelet with deployant clasp. Cartier box included
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Diamond Sapphire Gold Colisee Ladies Watch
Located in New York City, NY
deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed. Weight 85.1 gr.
Cartier Yellow Gold Roadster Automatic Wristwatch Ref W62002Y2
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
rectangular tonneau style case (37x44mm). Black alligator strap with 18k Yellow Gold Cartier deployant clasp
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.38 in W 1.19 in
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Roadster Quartz Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
-Resistant to 100 Meters - 330 Feet, 18k White Gold Cartier bracelet with deployant clasp. Silver Dial with
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
deployant clasp. Fits Tank Americaine
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
deployant clasp. Fits Tank Americaine
Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladies Cartier Tank Lapis Lazuli Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
mm x 30 mm ). Lapis Lazuli dial. Blue strap with 18K Yellow Gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned
Cartier Solo Ronde 42mm Stainless Steel Watch WSRN0022
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
diameter). Silver dial with Roman numerals. Cartier strap with stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp. Pre
Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
deployant clasp. Pre-owned with custom box.
Cartier Santos 100 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 2657 W20071Y1
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
gold ( 39 x 51 mm). White dial with Roman numerals . Brown Cartier Bracelet with Cartier deployant
Cartier Tank Obus Men's or Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
). Ivory dial with black Roman numerals. Brown Cartier bracelet with 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant
Cartier Roadster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with custom box .
Cartier Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
with black Roman numerals. New red ostrich strap with 18K Cartier deployant clasp.
18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Roadster Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
leather strap with stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp. Does not include steel bracelet. Pre-owned
Cartier Must de Tank Gold Plaque 1615 Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box and books.
Cartier Roadster Chronograph 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 2619
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp . Pre-owned with Cartier box and books.
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Rose Gold Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
position. Brown strap band with 18k rose gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box and books.
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
CARTIER Stainless Steel Automatic Roadster Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
. Stainless steel Cartier Roadster bracelet with deployant clasp and extra black leather strap band with
Cartier Tank Obus Men's or Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch WB800151 1630
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with custom box.
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Blue Dial Watch WSBB002
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
strap with steel Cartier deployant clasp. Unused with Cartier box and card
Cartier Tank Solo Stainless Steel XL Men's Watch 3800 W5200027
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
with steel Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier travel pouch.
Cartier Roadster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch W62018Y5
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box .
Cartier Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Tonneau Tortue Manual Wristwatch, c 1980
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
,with an 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. Diameter 25mm. Original Box and Paper
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
, minute and seconds recorders, date at 12 o'clock position. Strap with 18k white gold Cartier deployant
Cartier Rose Gold Steel Calibre de Cartier Large Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box.
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank A Vis F Watch Privee Collection Manual Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Roman Numerals. Cartier black strap with 18K gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with box and papers
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Diamond White Gold Midsize Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
; date at 3 o'clock. Black Cartier strap band with 18k White gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with
Cartier Lady's White Gold and Diamond Tank Francaise Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
with black Roman numerals. Black Cartier strap band with 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre
Cartier Titanium and Rose Gold Santos 100 Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box and papers.
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18 Karat Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
with 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box and papers .
Cartier Tortue XL White Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch HP100502
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
and dial containing 164 baguette cut diamonds. Black alligator strap with White Gold Cartier deployant
Cartier Pasha 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch on Black Strap Band
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
markers and 3 subdials . Black strap band with 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with box
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Men's Stainless Steel Watch W7100037
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
o'clock position. The black croc strap band comes with the stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp. This
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Rose Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref W7100009
Located in Dallas, TX
with 18k rose gold Cartier deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box and papers.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier ladies yellow gold Octagonal Ceinture wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
deployant clasp. Case : Two-body, polished, stepped bezel, inset winding crown, four screws between the lugs
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz Ladies Watch 2676
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
black leather strap is fitted with an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. The watch has a 100m
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp/Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp/Buckle 16mm - . Stainless steel genuine Cartier 16mm
Cartier Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp/Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp/Buckle 14mm - Stainless steel genuine Cartier 14mm
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Deployant Clasp/Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deployant Clasp/Buckle 18mm - 18k yellow gold genuine Cartier 18mm
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Deployant Clasp or Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deployant Clasp/Buckle 15mm - . 18k yellow gold genuine Cartier 15mm
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Deployant Clasp or Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deployant Clasp/Buckle 15mm - . 18k yellow gold genuine Cartier 15mm
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Deployant Clasp or Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deployant Clasp/Buckle 15mm - 18k yellow gold genuine Cartier 15mm
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plated Deployant Clasp/Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Plated Deployant Clasp/Buckle 14mm - 18k yellow gold plated genuine Cartier
1990s Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the original Cartier deployant clasp which permits easy adjustment to the strap length. The reverse
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil Ref. 2413 Lemon Dial
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
) Clasp: Cartier-signed gold-plated deployant buckle Condition This example is in excellent condition for
Vermeil, Silver
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Men's Stainless Steel Watch W7100037 3389
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
, subseconds at 6 o'clock. Stainless Steel Cartier double deployant clasp . Pre-owned with custom box.
Cartier Stainless Steel Roadster W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
guilloche dial with black Roman numerals; date at 3 o'clock. Stainless steel Cartier bracelet with deployant
Cartier Stainless Steel Roadster Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
. Stainless steel Cartier bracelet with deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box, papers and extra strap
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16" Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 1.5" long Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
Ancient Griffin Coin Ring with Diamond, in 24kt Gold and Silver
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Pegasus Coin Ring with Diamond, in 24kt Gold and Silver by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul, Turkey. Diamond - 0.02cts, Size 6 1/2 US. For custom sizes please contact the galler...
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Pasha Miss Pasha Steel Pink Dial Ladies Watch W3140008 Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Diamonds were custom set, 100% na...
Steel
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990's Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357, a stunning representation of our exquisite collection of pre-owned watches for sale. This watch exudes glamour and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier collier Trinity mini modele Grey Yellow Rose Gold Trinity Necklace TPM
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Trinity necklace, small model, pendant in white gold, rose gold, yellow gold, chain in 750/1000 yellow gold. Diameter of the motif 10.7mm, chain length adjustable from 36 to 40cm, we...
Gold
$26,652
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
Yellow Gold
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,996Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite GIA-certified 18k Yellow Gold engagement ring features a 3.01-carat radiant-cut diamond, co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,950Sale Price|34% Off
Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900851 Unisex Watch in Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900851 Unisex Watch in Rose Gold SKU: 111516 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Auto...
Rose Gold
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head. Get the Cartier timepiece that no one else has. A rare vint...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
1989 Rolex Day Date Pavee Dial With Sapphires Ref. 18388
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Diamonds & Sapphires - Here's a very glamorous Day Date 18388 in yellow gold. With factory diamond setting on the bezel as well as on the lugs. The watch features a beautiful Pavee d...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Manual Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Comes with a new GUCCI leather band and Original Cartier clasp. Rare Champagne Myster...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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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