Cartier Tank Must Silver Quartz Watch Green Strap
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An iconic Cartier Tank Must watch featuring the timeless rectangular Tank case design paired with a
20th Century Wrist Watches
Silver
Cartier Tank Must Silver Quartz Watch Green Strap
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An iconic Cartier Tank Must watch featuring the timeless rectangular Tank case design paired with a
Silver
Cartier Cougar Ladies Steel Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Classic Ladies Cougar Wrist watch, 26 MM Stainless Steel case, quartz Movement
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Cougar Calendar Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Cougar Wrist Watch, 33 MM Diameter Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement
Stainless Steel
Piaget Altiplano 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Dial Automatic Men's Watch G0A42052
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Altiplano Men's Watch Model Number: G0A42052 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Large Steel Tank Must Watch Green Watch Ref. WSTA0056
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Large Steel Tank Must Watch Green Watch Ref. WSTA0056 - Quartz movement. Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Watch Green 2021 Limited Edition New w/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Cartier Limited Edition iconic Tank Must De Cartier quartz watch. From its
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Classic Tank Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Classic Tank wrist watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K yellow Gold Water Resistant case
18k Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank C91006 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
🌿 Must de Cartier Tank C91006 Gold Vermeil 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage Ladies Watch 💫
Gold Plate, Base Metal
Cartier Vintage Wood Cased Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Tank Watch. 33 X 25 MM Gold Plate Case with Mahogany Wood Sides. 17 Jewel
Gold Plate
Cartier Vermeil Diamond set Quartz Ladies Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier, Must de Cartier Classic Tank Watch 28 X 20 MM mid size Vermeil Gold Plate on
Diamond, Vermeil
Cartier Pasha Stainless Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Pasha C 2324 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece water resistant case
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Skeleton Multi Color Sapphire Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Cartier Santos is a true testament to luxury and artistry. Crafted in 18k white gold, the case
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Cartier Pasha C Big Date Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Pasha "C" Big Date, 35 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant Case. Automatic Self
Stainless Steel
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Cougar Ladies Steel and Yellow Gold Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Classic Ladies Cougar Wrist watch, 26 MM Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42 M.M. Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
deployment Clasp. Watch length 7 inches Comes in a Cartier Suede Travel pouch. Recently serviced and comes
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Tonneau Large Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tonneau Wrist watch, 18K Yellow Gold Water resistant case measuring 45 X 25 MM
18k Gold
Cartier yellow Gold Cristallor Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Cristallor 18K Yellow Gold Wrist watch, 34 X 27 MM 2 piece water resistant
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch 45 MM 18K Yellow Gold Water resistant Case, Mechanical
18k Gold
1960s Cartier Yellow Gold Round Cintree Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Round Cintree Wrist watch, 33 MM Stepped, water resistant case
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow and White Gold Ellipse Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Ellipse Wrist Watch, 18K White and Yellow Gold stepped water resistant case
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tortue Wristwatch Ref 2496C
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Large Tortue Reference 2496C Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold Water Resistant case
18k Gold
Cartier stainless steel Tank Anglaise Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Anglaise Wrist Watch 39 X 29 MM water resistant 9.5 MM thick Case. 3/4 inch
Stainless Steel
Cartier Rose Gold Ronde Solo Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
a Pink Gold Cartier Tang Buckle. Recently serviced and comes with a one year N. Green and Sons
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Vendome Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold plated Tang Buckle. Cartier Red Suede pouch. recently serviced and comes with a one year N. Green
18k Gold
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 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
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Classic Tank Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Classic Tank Wrist watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K yellow Gold case, 17 Manual wind
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies Wrist watch, 35 MM X 24 MM Stainless Steel Water Resistant
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Set Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Ladies Wrist watch, 36 X 14 MM 18K Yellow Gold case with flexible lugs. Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Cartier Lady's Diamond Onyx Platinum Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s Cartier Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Wrist Watch, measuring 1 5/8 inch in length and 3/4 inch
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Panther Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panther Collection 18K yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 39 X 29 MM Water
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier 18K yellow Gold Tank Francaise ladies Wrist watch, 25 X 20 MM water Resistant
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Rivoli Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Rivoli Collection 18K Yellow Gold ladies Wrist Watch, 24 MM Water Resistant case
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier lady's vermeil Diamond set vendome Quartz wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Vendome Ladies Vermeil Wrist Watch with Diamonds on the inner Bezel. 24 MM Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil
Cartier ladies White Gold Tank American Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank American Ladies Wrist watch, 35 MM in length and 19 MM wide 18K White Gold
18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
seldom worn watch, recently serviced and comes with a one year N. green and Sons warranty.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Diamond Ballon Bleu Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2013 Cartier Ballon Bleu Wrist Watch, stainless steel 42 MM water resistant case with Double
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Pasha C GMT Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Pasha C GMT, 35 MM Stainless Steel water resistant case with crown guard
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Roadster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2510
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Reference 2510 Cartier Roadster Large Size Stainless Steel 43 X 36 MM Water Resistant
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Classic Tank Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Ladies Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 27 X 20 MM 18K yellow Gold case. Manual wind
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Panther Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panther collection Ladies Wrist watch 30 X 22 MM 18K yellow Gold Case. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Ronde Solo Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2934
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2014 Cartier Ronde Solo Reference 2934 Large Wrist Watch. 36 MM water resistant case, quartz
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist watch, 31 X 27 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant case with
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Ronde Mid Size Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Santos Ronde Wrist watch, 29.5 MM Stainless steel Water resistant Case, quartz
Stainless Steel
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Tortue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Tortue Collection 18K yellow Gold and Gem set Ladies Wrist Watch. 40 MM X 23 MM
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Tank American Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2482
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 reference 2482 Cartier Classic 18k Yellow Gold Tank American Ladies Wrist watch
18k Gold
Cartier Gold Plate Wood Case and Dial Tank Mechanical Wristwatch, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Tank Watch. An exceptional condition one owner watch, safety deposit box kept
Gold Plate
Cartier Classic Louis Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18K Yellow Gold "Louis Cartier Tank" Wrist Watch. 30 X 24MM Water resistant
18k Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Classic Vermeil tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier must de Cartier Classic Tank watch in a Vermeil / Gold Plated Sterling silver
Vermeil
Cartier Vermeil Must De Cartier, classic Tank Quartz Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Must De Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 MM Vermeil, Gold Plate
Vermeil
Cartier Large Vermeil Must de Cartier vendome Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Must De Cartier Vendome Wrist Watch, 30 MM Vermeil, Gold Plate Sterling Silver
Cartier Ladies Steel Santos Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Santos, stainless Steel Water Resistant case measuring 1 3/8 X 1 and attached
Stainless Steel
Cartier Must de Tank ref. 2415 Watch On Green/Black Leather With Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, original papers, and an extra Cartier black strap (full set) - Gender: Women's watch - Caliber/Movement
Silver
Cartier Vermeil Large Vendome Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Never Worn Cartier Vermeil ( Gold Plated Sterling Silver ) Vendome Collection Wrist
Vermeil
Cartier Vermeil Classic Quartz Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, Gold Plate on Sterling Silver "Vermeil" case measuring
Vermeil
Cartier Tri Color Trinity Quartz Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Vendome, Trinity Watch. 2 piece 30 MM water
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Classic Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Classic Tank wrist Watch from the Tank Solo Collection, 30.5 X 24 MM 18K Yellow
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K Yellow Gold Water Resistant case, Mechanical
18k Gold
Cartier Diablo Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Diablo, Ladies Wrist watch, 27 MM water Resistant 2 piece case, Quartz movement
18k Gold
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
Vintage Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial 14K White Gold Diamond Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally elegant and rare vintage timepiece produced through the historic collaboration between Vacheron Constantin and LeCoultre, showcasing the refined artistry of the mid-...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...
Gold
CARTIER Estate Stainless Steel Tank Française Watch
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
This sleek and stylish estate watch is a signed Cartier timepiece! The Swiss made watch, which is a Tank Française, has a stainless steel design with a square-shaped face and gate-li...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,900
H 0.87 in W 0.79 in
Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
By Chopard
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCou...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Yellow Gold Nail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2022 Cartier 18k yellow Gold Juste Un Clou "nail" Collection Ring, finger size 46, U S 4. Signed and Numbered, excellent nearly unworn condition and comes in the original prese...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamonds WSSA0018
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamonds Pave Blue Roman Numeral Dial WSSA0018 Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-sid...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Trinity Ring Sz 5 Ribbed Design 18k Tri Gold Rolling Bands
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Out of production vintage Cartier Trinity ring crafted in 18k yellow, white & rose gold (circa 1970s). The Cartier ring features ribbed bands of 18k rose, yellow & white gold. Eac...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex 1995 Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. The attractive fluted bezel and center links of the Oyster bracelet and ce...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Round 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Inner circumstances 13.25 inches Marked: Tiffany & Co. 750
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Vintage Vendôme Quartz 30mm Vermeil WatchSwiss Made, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
A classic Cartier Vendôme reference 590003 in 30mm, Swiss made quartz movement, vermeil case (925 silver gold-plated). The watch comes with its box, no papers. Elegant and timeless p...
Vermeil
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet. Model 1500 circa 1970. Polished and servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Rare Black Mystery Dial with Windup Manual Movement. ref 7007873 Condition: Has some d...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Gold Dial Watch. Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 366001 RARE Gold Roman Dial New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: New Battery i...
Sapphire, Gold, 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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