Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Medium Quartz Cream Roman Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Jewel of the Eighties The Cartier Panthère is more than just a watch; it is a piece of high
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Medium Quartz Cream Roman Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Ultimate Jewel Of The Eighties The Cartier Panthère is more than just a watch; it is a piece
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Quartz Cream Roman Dial 27mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
style statement. In this two-tone execution, it carries the weight of the late 20th century aesthetic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$14,995
H 1.46 in W 1.07 in Dm 1.07 in
2025 Cartier Panthere Medium 18K Two Tone Silver Dial W2PN0007 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
links, this two-tone design brings out the signature Cartier blend of luxury and wearability. The
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Vendome Large 8839647 18K Yellow Gold & Two-Tone Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthère Vendôme large ladies' watch, model number 8839647. It features a 29.6mm 18K yellow
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Demoiselle 2698 Two-Tone Steel & 18K Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Santos Demoiselle reference 2698 ladies quartz watch in two-tone stainless steel and 18K
Stainless Steel
Panthere de Cartier Two Tone Men's Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel
By Cartier
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Crown set with a synthetic black spinel, silvered dial, black steel sword-shaped hands, bracelet in 18K yellow gold and steel. Serial # 85957097178 CRW2PN007
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel
Unavailable
W 0.87 in D 0.24 in L 1.19 in
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Quartz Movement Diamond Set W3PN0007 Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Melbourne, VIC
. This Panthère de Cartier is complemented with a matching polished two-toned rose gold and steel linked
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Diamond Pearl and Onyx Watch, Art Deco, Paris, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
color to burst into the design repertoire. Cartier excelled at creating watches in the two-tone pattern
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ronde Collection Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Cartier Panthere Ronde Collection timepiece, features a mix of yellow-gold and silver finishes
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Two Tone Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 27mm Panthere Quartz Watch with 2
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Panthere 166921 Two-Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere 166921 ladies watch. 22mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier MPN: 1120 Model: Panthere Case Material: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 1100 Midsize Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere 1100 Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm stainless steel case with a 18K yellow gold bezel
Cartier Panthere Gold Steel Two-Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Cartier Panthere 18k gold and steel watch with quartz movement. Case is 22mm x 29mm
Gold, Steel
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Jumbo Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere Large 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Large Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere Large 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Large Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere W25040L6 Two Tone V-Link Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere W25040L6 / 1070 Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold smooth
18k Gold
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold 1060 2 Two Tone Large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Large 1060 2 Two-tone Watch. 29mm 18k Yellow gold case and bezel. Grey dial
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere W2PN0007 Medium Two Tone Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere W2PN0007 / 4017 Ladies Watch. 27mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold smooth
Cartier Panthere Two Row Midsize Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.15 in
Cartier Panthere Watch Two Tone Large Model 5435 Original Papers Travel Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Panthere de Cartier Reference Number: 5435 Movement: Quartz Functions: Date, Time
Gold, Steel
Cartier Panthere 183949 Two Row Midsize Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize 183949 Ladies Watch. 27mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fixed
Cartier Panthere 187949C Two Row Midsize Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold bezel. Off-WhiteÂ
Cartier Panthere One Row Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Ladies Watch. 22mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold Stationary bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere Watch Wristwatch Gold Steel
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Lady Classic Cartier Panthere, 2 tones, 18k gold and steel two color watch with quartz movement
Sapphire, Gold, Steel
Cartier Panthere 1120 One Row Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere 1120 Ladies Watch. 22mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Cartier Panthere 112000R Three Row Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere 112000R Ladies Watch. 23mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold fixt bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Steel Gold Beige Dial Quartz Mens Watch 187957
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Panthere Jumbo 3Rows Gold Quartz Men's Watch 187957It has a square shape
Cartier Panthere Stainless Steel 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Watch 27mm
By Cartier
Located in US
Cartier Phantere Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm stainless steel case with two-row 18K yellow gold
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthère Steel 18K Gold Three Row Gold Quartz Women's Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
gold and stainless steel links, offers a sophisticated two-tone design. Watch is in good condition
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 18 Karat Yellow Gold Steel Watch Date 2 Gold Rows Unisex
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Panthere Watch with Date circa 1980's This authentic Panthere watch is approx. 6 3/4" in
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 26 18K Yellow Gold Steel Cream Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 183949
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Cartier Panthere 26mm 18K Yellow Gold and Steel Cream Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 183949
Cartier Vendome Panthere Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Cartier Vendome Panthere in stainless steel and yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with a date
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Ladies 18 Karat Gold Steel Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies Cartier Panthere 18k gold and steel two row quartz wristwatch with gold and steel tone
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow and White Gold Panthere Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Equipped with original box and papers, this Cartier Pantere lady’s wrist watch features a two tone
Gold, Steel
Cartier 18K Two Tone Walking Panthere Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 'Walking Panthere" Link Necklace with five Panthere motifs and flattened
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Necklace 18k
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. 13 mm diameter of pendant and two tone white and yellow gold. Hand made box clasp < its the little
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Two-Tone Ladies Watch 1057917
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER PANTHERE DE CARTIER TWO TONE LADIES WATCH 1057917 -Condition: Mint -Material: Stainless
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Gold and Steel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere two tone 18k gold and stainless steel watch, with Cartier dial, Roman markers. 5
Gold, Steel
Cartier Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Gold Panthere Strap Watch with Cartier Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Panthere METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel
Cartier Panthere Two Row Midsize Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold fixt bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere Ronde 24MM 166920 Two Tone Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
. Panthere Ronde Two Tone Watch Properties: Family: Panthere Model: Panthere Ronde Two Tone Ref. No
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 183949 Two Row Midsize Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize 183949 Ladies Watch. 27mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fixed
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere Large Watch. 29mm 18k Yellow Gold case. 18K Yellow Gold bezel. Off-White dial with
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 1100 Midsize One Row Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere 1100 Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm stainless steel case with a 18K yellow gold bezel
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Ref. 1120 Steel & Gold, Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant Cartier Panthère de Cartier wristwatch, reference 1120, featuring the iconic two-tone
Gold, Steel
Cartier 1057920 Vendome 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Panthere Vendome 24mm Ref 1057920 Three Row two-tone 18k Yellow Gold and Steel
18k Gold, Steel
CARTIER Lady's Stainless Steel and Gold Panther Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Panthere lady's two-tone wristwatch, Ref. W25029B6, with quartz movement. Stainless steel
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model Name: Panthere Movement: Quartz Case Size: 23 mm Dial Color: White
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 112000R Two-Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere 112000 Two Tone Ladies Watch. Stainless steel 22mm case. 18k yellow gold bezel
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary
Cartier Panthere Vendome Two-Tone Watch
Located in Gainesville, FL
steel and 18k yellow gold 23mm Cartier Panthere Vendome watch with two-tone bezel, creme dial, black
18k Gold
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Two-Tone Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Cartier Panthere? Yes, please! Stunning and incredibly priced Cartier Panthere
Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1120 Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere Two Tone 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel 1120. 23 mm stainless steel case. 18K
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Row Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary
Cartier Panthere Two-Row 1120 Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere 1120 Ladies Watch. 22mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold smooth bezel. Off
Cartier Panthere Two Tone 18kt Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES A timeless classic, the Cartier Panthere two-tone wrist watch is a bonafide
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 18kt Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Two-Tone Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES 18kt yellow gold Stainless steel Automatic Silver dial Date function Case diameter 35mm Band 7.1"
Cartier JUSTE UN CLOU BRACELET 16 Nail GRL727 18kt Yellow Gold AU750 AUTHENTIC
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
It's a small model Juste un Clou bracelet, classic, 18K Yellow gold . size 16 comes with box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight 8.8 gm Used condition Authenticity and money back is guaran...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Ronde Large Steel and 18k Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1997 Cartier Santos Ronde Reference 1910, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Water Resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Sapphire Crown, automatic, self winding movement, Whi...
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 Yellow Gold Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch 25mm
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 Yellow Gold Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch is a sophisticated blend of timeless design and precise functionality. Crafted in luxurious yellow gold,...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold Watch WGBA0050 Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold Watch WGBA0050 Size 17 - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold (18 mm). Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numerals. 18K yellow gold bracelet with 18K y...
Cartier Ladies with Natural Diamonds SS Watch W51008Q3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ladies with Natural Diamonds SS Watch 20mm x 25mm W51008Q3
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$8,695
H 1.02 in W 0.84 in Dm 0.84 in
Tank Française Small Factory Diamond Bezel Steel W4TA0029 Box Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Tank Française, reference W4TA0029, is a luxurious and elegant timepiece designed for women who appreciate timeless design and sophistication. This model features a 25.7m...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$28,300Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Delices de Cartier Diamond White Gold Satin Band 3380
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Cartier Delices de Cartier diamond watch 18-karat white gold with satin strap. Accommodated with an up-to-date digital appraisal by a GIA G.G. once purchased, upon request. Please co...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Santos 987901 Galbée Rare Dial Stainless Steel 29mm Watch In Original B
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Cartier Model: Santos Reference Number: 987901 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements :19mm diameter (excludi...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbée 29mm Ladies Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 29 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel 1564 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There a...
Stainless Steel
$6,695
H 1.62 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Cartier Tank Solo XL 31 x 41mm W5200028 Silver Dial Steel Automatic Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Tank Solo XL (ref. W5200028) is a modern interpretation of Cartier’s legendary Tank, combining clean lines with a versatile mid-size presence. The stainless steel case me...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Factory Diamonds 18k Rose Gold Satin Strap
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Baignoire REFRENCE: 3033 CASE: 18k Rose Gold DIAL: Silver BAND: Satin MOVEMENT: Manual Excellent condition Factory set diamonds Box & Card Accommodated with a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1994 Rolex Day Date British Racing Green Stella Diamond Dial Ref. 18248
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Racing Green In the 1970s Rolex introduced the Stella dial, a lacquered and highly glossy dial which came in a rainbow of colors. These were reserved for Day Date and some ladies r...
18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Certified 18k Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Ballon Bleu 42mm CASE: 18k Rose Gold DIAL: White BAND: 18k Rose Gold WRIST SIZE: Apx. "19.1 MOVEMENT: Automatic Scratch on glass on I The rest of the watch in ...
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos Vendôme 84738788 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Vendôme Ladies Watch 84738788. This elegant timepiece features a 27mm 18K yellow gold case and an 18K yellow gold bezel. The ivory dial is complemented by blue hands a...
18k 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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