Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black PVD/DLC Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black Watch with PVD/DLC Coating. LIFETIME PVD WARRANTY - DOES NOT
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black PVD/DLC Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black Watch with PVD/DLC Coating. LIFETIME PVD WARRANTY - DOES NOT
Stainless Steel
$15,444 / item
Dm 1.86 in
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
$14,155 / item
Dm 1.86 in
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Black Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Xl Black Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch W62020x6
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$14,155 / item
Dm 1.86 in
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$14,108 / item
Dm 1.86 in
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster W62004V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #:W62004V3 . Cartier Roadster in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds
Cartier 2510 Stainless Steel Roadster Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Stainless Steel Roadster Black Dial Watch Brand Cartier Model Roadster Dial
Steel, Stainless Steel
Men's Two-Tone Cartier Roadster XL Black Luminescent Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Mens Two Tone Cartier Roadster XL Black Luminescent Dial Automatic Wrist Watch SKU: WA00027
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Men's Stainless Steel Cartier Santos Roadster with a Black Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Mens stainless steel watch with a black leather strap. 35.6 mm case with
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster W62020X6 Black Dial Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Roadster W62020X6 / 2618 Men's Watch. This watch features a 42mm stainless steel case with
Stainless Steel
CARTIER Stainless Steel XL Roadster with Black Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ref. No. W62020X6 Movement: Automatic Case Material: Steel Bracelet Material: Steel Condition: unworn Gender: Men's watch With Box With Papers Price $ 7,400 Available imm...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 / 2618 Mens Watch. 42mm stainless steel. Stainless steel smooth bezel
Cartier Stainless Steel Diamond Roadster Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cartier Roadster chronograph watch custom set with 13.3ct of round brilliant white and black
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Steel Black Arabic Dial Roadster Gents W62002V3 Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Roadster Gents Wristwatch, black dial with arabic numbers, date at 3 0'clock, a
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Black Rubber Roadster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3312
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier MPN: 3312 Model: Roadster Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL Steel Black Dial W62019X6 Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Roadster Chronograph XL Gents Wristwatch, black dial with roman numerals, date
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch W62004V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Roadster 38mm X 43mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch W62004V3
Cartier Roadster XL Steel Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Watch W62007X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Roadster XL 43mm Steel Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Watch W62007X6. This
Cartier Steel Black Dial Roadster Chronograph XL W62019X6 Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Roadster Chronograph XL Gents Wristwatch, black dial with roman numerals, date
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster W62041V3 Black Dial Steel Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Roadster W62041V3 / 2510 Mens Watch. 38mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel smooth
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men’s Watch W62002V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Roadster W62002V3 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch W62002V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Roadster W62002V3 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch W62004V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Pre-Owned Cartier Roadster W62004V3 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Cartier Roadster 2510. Black Dial Cartier Automatic W62041V3 Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Cartier Roadster 2510 W62041V3 Rare Black Dial. Automatic Movement
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Steel Men's Watch W62007X6
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62007X6. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Ref 2618 W62020X6 Black Chronograph Dial Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Reference Number: 2618 / W62020X6 Model: Roadster XL Case Material: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Black Arabic Dial Steel Mens Watch W62004V3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Black Arabic Dial Steel Mens Watch W62004V3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Roadster Black Arabic Dial Steel Mens Watch W62004V3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Black Arabic Dial Steel Mens Watch W62004V3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Roadster Black Arabic Dial Steel Mens Watch W62004V3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Black Arabic Dial Steel Mens Watch W62004V3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Roadster Black Dial Men's Large Automatic Watch W62041V3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Black Dial Mens Large Automatic Watch W62041V3. Automatic self-winding movement
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Black Dial Large Steel Men's Watch W62041V3 Box
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Black Dial Large Steel Mens Watch W62041V3 Box. Automatic self-winding movement
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel 38mm Black Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel 38mm Black Dial Watch - Age Circa 2011 - Model W62041V3 - Mixture
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster 2618, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: 2618. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Black 43 MM
Cartier Roadster W62007X6, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62007X6. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 43 MM
Cartier Roadster W62002V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62002V3. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 38 MM
Cartier Roadster W62002V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62002V3. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 37 MM
Cartier Roadster W62020X6, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62020X6. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 43 MM
Cartier Roadster W62004V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62004V3 . Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34 MM
Cartier Roadster 2510, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: 2510. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 35 MM
Cartier Roadster W62002V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62002V3. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 37 MM
Cartier Roadster W62004V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62004V3 . Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 38 MM
Cartier Roadster W62004V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62004V3 . Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 38 MM
Cartier Roadster W62002V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62002V3. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 38 MM
Cartier Roadster W62004V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62004V3 . Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34 MM
Cartier Roadster W62004V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62004V3 . Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34 MM
Cartier Roadster W62017V3, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #:W62017V3. Ladies Cartier Roadster in stainless steel with pink dial
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Black Dial Steel Watch W62007X6
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Black Dial Steel Watch W62007X6. Automatic self-winding movement with
Steel
Cartier Roadster Ref. 2618 Black Dial Steel Black Strap Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Roadster Movement: Automatic Case Size: 48 x 43 mm Dial: Roman Numeral Case
Stainless Steel
Cartier Black Stainless Steel Roadster 2510 Men's Wristwatch 38 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed with an amazing blend of luxury and fine craftsmanship, this Roadster watch from Cartier
Cartier Roadster 2510 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster in stainless steel; black dial with white and red Arabic hour markers. Auto w
Cartier Roadster W62004V3 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. Ref W62004V3
Cartier Roadster W62004V3 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. Ref W62004V3
Cartier Roadster Large Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62041V3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Large Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62041V3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Roadster Large Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62041V3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Large Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62041V3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Roadster Large Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62041V3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Large Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62041V3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Roadster Large Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62041V3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Large Black Dial Steel Mens Watch W62041V3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Black Dial Mens Steel Watch W62007X6
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Black Dial Mens Steel Watch W62007X6. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch W62020X6. Automatic self-winding movement
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch W62020X6. Automatic self-winding movement
Cartier Black Stainless Steel Roadster 2510 Men's Wristwatch 38 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed with an amazing blend of luxury and fine craftsmanship, this Roadster watch from Cartier
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Roadster Black Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref W62041V3
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mens Cartier Roadster in Stainless Steel W/ Black Dial on Bracelet, Ref W62041V3, Retails $7,300
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch W62021Y3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch W62021Y3. Automatic self-winding
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
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Panthère De Cartier Necklace N7059200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking Cartier 18k yellow gold diamond necklace from the Panthère De Cartier collection. The necklace features a panther motif with bold black lacquer spots, a round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel Blue Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamond Bezel, Blue Roman Numeral Dial (factory) and Blue Leather Band. WATCH COMES WITH AN ADDITIONAL Stainless Steel Bracele...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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
$266,736
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
$84,795Sale Price|20% Off
L 16 in
28.71 Carat Round Brilliant Graduated Diamond Platinum Tennis Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 28.71 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace With 28+ carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, this necklace really tells a story. Not only are the diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Pink Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink topaz, blue sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. Center set with cut-cornered rectangular step-cut pink topaz weighing approximately 24.08 carat. flanked by 2 cut- cor...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with Mother-of-Pea...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch WSSA0018
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier WSSA0018 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch Pave Black Roman Numeral Dial. Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Steel Mens Watch 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. 8 screws fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with silver-tone hands and index hour marke...
Stainless Steel
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 Factory White Roman Numeral Dial WSSA0018 WATCH COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX, PAPERS AND ADDITIONAL BROWN LEATHER STRAP! M...
Stainless Steel
$30,990
H 1.58 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in
New Release Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Bruce Wayne Jubilee Watch 126710
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with the original box and papers. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Condition: New Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Model Number: 126710GRNR Departm...
Stainless Steel
$82,220
H 1.58 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Watch 126508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Black Dial Men Watch 126718
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow 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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