Cartier Santos Galbee Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Santos Galbee collection Ladies reference 1567 Wrist watch, 34 x 24 M.M
1990s French Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Santos Galbee collection Ladies reference 1567 Wrist watch, 34 x 24 M.M
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for
Steel
Cartier Santos Galbée Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for
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
Stainless Steel
Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee 9057930 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee 9057930 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz
Ladies Unisex Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee 1565 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz
Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case
Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee 1057930 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee 1057930 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz
Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee 1567 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee 1567 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Authentic Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee Automatic Steel 18 Karat Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss automatic Case
Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Santos Galbee Reference #:W20056D6. Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee in stainless steel. Quartz
Certified Authentic Cartier Santos Galbee 4140, Missing Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Santos Galbee Reference #:W20056D6. Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee in stainless steel. Quartz
Unisex Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee 1565 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz
Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies 24x35mm Gold&Steel Quartz Ref: 1567
By Cartier
Located in București, București
, please check our terms&conditions agreement. The Cartier Santos Vintage reference 1567 is a timeless
Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies Watch. 24mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fixed bezel. White
Yellow Gold, Steel
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 Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch - Automatic. Stainless steel case (26mm x 26mm). Ivory
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 2423
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 2423 - Automatic. Stainless steel case (24mm x 35mm
Cartier Ladies Platinum Santos Galbee Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare Cartier Platinum Santos Galbee Ladies Watch - Automatic. Platinum ( 24 mm ). White
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 1565
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 1565 - Quartz. Stainless steel case (24mm x 35mm). Ivory
Cartier Santos Galbee Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee Two Tone Ladies Watch. 24mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fixed
Cartier Santos Galbee Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee Two Tone Ladies Watch. 29mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fixed
Cartier Santos Galbee Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee Two Tone Ladies Watch. 30mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fixed
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 2423 W20044D6
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 2423 W20044D6 - Automatic. Santos Galbee. Stainless steel
Cartier Santos Galbee W20012C4 Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee W20012C4 Ladies Watch. 24mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fixed bezel
Cartier Santos Galbee 0902 Two-Tone Automatic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 0902 Ladies Watch. 24mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fixed bezel
Cartier Santos Galbee 2423 Automatic Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 2423 Ladies Watch. 24MM stainless steel case with bezel. Textured Silver dial
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee 887901 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee large Ladies Watch. 30mm 18K yellow gold case with smooth 18K yellow gold
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Santos Galbee Automatic Steel And Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Cartier ladies Santos Galbee automatic steel and gold wristwatch, circa 1979. Vintage Cartier
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos de Galbee Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
and elegant in equal measures. Santos de Cartier Galbée watch, quartz movement. Steel case, 7-sided
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee 1567 Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 1567 ladies watch. 24mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fixed bezel
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch Roman Numerals 1565 W20056D6
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch Roman Numerals 1565 W20056D6 - Quartz. Stainless steel
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Automatic Wristwatch 2319
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3616 Model: 2319 Serial: 740***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 2000's Case Diameter: 29 mm Case Size: 29mm by 41mm Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch Movement:...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Curved Galbée Ladies Stainless Steel Watch Ref 1565
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Santos Curved Galbée Ladies Stainless Steel Watch Ref 1565 Metal: Stainless steel Model
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Guilloche Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Ladies Wristwatch, silver guilloche millenium dial with applied
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee W20045C4 Two Tone Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee W20045C4 / 2423 Ladies Watch. 24mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold
Cartier Santos Galbee 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies 0553, 2000s
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3503 MODEL NUMBER 0553 SERIAL NUMBER 866*** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Ladies
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4214 Model Number: W20012C4 or 1567 Serial Number: BB1***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 10th May 2001 Case Size: 24mm by 35mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals, And Guar...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee Moonphase Steel Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 119902
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Cartier Santos Galbee Moonphase Steel Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 119902. Minor dent
Cartier Santos Galbee Steel Silver Roman Dial Quartz Ladies Watch W20056D6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Cartier Santos Vintage: No Movement
Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER SANTOS GALBEE 1565 Elegant Ladies Luxury Timepiece. -Condition: Mint -Model: 1565
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Midsize Steel Quartz Men's or Ladies Watch W20060D6 1564
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Galbee Midsize Steel Quartz Men's or Ladies Watch W20060D6 1564 - Quartz. Stainless
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Gold Cream Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 1567
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Gold Cream Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 1567. This
Cartier Santos Galbee 24mm 18k Gold Steel White Dial Ladies Watch 1170902
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: Cartier Santos Galbee Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Dial Color: White Display: Analog Indices: 12
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee 18 Karat Gold Steel White Dial Ladies Watch 1170902
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Santos 1170902 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by
Sold
H 0.95 in W 0.24 in Dm 0.95 in
Cartier Santos Galbee 24mm Steel White Roman Dial Quartz Ladies Watch W20056D6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Brand: Cartier Model Name: Cartier Santos
Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee 18k Gold Steel Off-White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 1057930
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: Dress/Formal, Luxury Model: Cartier Santos Galbee Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color: Beige
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Ref 2423, Outstanding Condition, Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our automatic ladies Cartier Santos Galbee reference 2423 features an extremely rare dark grey dial
Cartier Santos Galbee Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Steel Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Steel Ladies Watch
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies Steel and Gold Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies Wrist Watch, 34 X 24 MM Stainless Steel case with 18K
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies 18k and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 X 24 MM Stainless Steel case with 18K
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies 18k and Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Galbee collection Ladies Wrist watch, 34 x 24 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Santos Galbee Ladies Wrist Watch, 34 X 24 MM Stainless Steel case with 18K
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee ladies watch. 24mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fixed bezel. White
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Galbee Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Santos de Cartier all original 18k yellow gold ladies 1606 Quartz wristwatch with
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Steel Santos Galbee Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier Santos Galbee 18k yellow gold and steel ladies wristwatch with moon phase dial quartz
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee W20040D6 Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee W20040D6 / 2319 Ladies Watch. 29mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch Roman Numerals 1565
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch Roman Numerals 1565 - Quartz. Stainless steel case (24mm x
Cartier 2423 Santos Galbee Silver Textured Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier MPN : 2423 Model: Santos Galbee Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 24mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Gold & Steel Ladies Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 34 X 24 MM Stainless Steel case with 18K yellow Gold
18k Gold, Steel
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
18k Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable setting of emeralds and diamonds set in 18k white gold. The center emerald is emerald cut with an alluring green hue. The additional square cut emeralds are perfectly co...
Diamond, Emerald, 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
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique engagement ring features a luminous old mine-cut diamond set within an in...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Cartier Iconic Tank Vermeil Mechanical Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Tank Ladies Wrist Watch, 28 X 20 M.M. Vermeil, Gold Plate on .925 Sterling Silver 2 piece case, Sapphire set Crown. 17 Jewel, Mechanical, manual wind movement. C...
Vermeil
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
$6,699
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Stick Dial Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. No original box and papers. Comes with chronostore ...
Steel
8.22 Carat cushion Sapphire & Halo Diamonds studded Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An extraordinary and remarkable Sapphire Ring that we're sure you won't come across this easily. This beauty has a massive 8.22 Carat Sapphire!! The Sapphire centerpiece originates f...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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. Black dial with steel luminous hands and white Roman numerals hour markers. Three ...
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Diamond Watch Ss 5 Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful Chopard Happy Sport watch with 5 diamond on dial as well as pave set diamonds around the dial on the case, original by Cartier. Authentic Chopard watch! Details: 27/8294-23...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier 2-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch W25028B6
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 2-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch W25028B6 - Quartz. Panthere. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (27mm x 37mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman nu...
Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm XL Tank Basculante in stainless steel by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a secret Cartier signature at VII. The watch...
Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Pink MOP Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond Bezel and Pink Mother of Pearl dial.
Steel
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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