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Cartier Santos Galbee Large

Cartier Santos Galbee W20009C5 18K Yellow gold Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee W20009C5 18K Yellow gold Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee W20009C5 18K Yellow gold Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Cartier Santos Galbee Large Men's Watch features a 30mm case made of 18K yellow gold

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Cartier Santos Galbee Large Silver Roman Dial Automatic Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee Large Silver Roman Dial Automatic Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Silver Roman Dial Automatic Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Santos Galbee Large 29MM Silver Roman Dial Automatic Stainless Steel Watch W20055D6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel and Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel and Gold Automatic Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel and Gold Automatic Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Galbee Wrist Watch 41 M.M. ( lug end to end ) X 29 M.M Stainless Steel

Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee 887901 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee 887901 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbée 1564  Large Model  29mm x 41mm  Steel
Cartier Santos Galbée 1564  Large Model  29mm x 41mm  Steel

Cartier Santos Galbée 1564 Large Model 29mm x 41mm Steel

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

working order. Key Features Model: Cartier Santos Galbée 1564 (Large Model) Case Size: 29mm x 41mm Case

Category

Early 2000s European Wrist Watches

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2010 Cartier Santos Galbee, 40 X 29 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant 7 MM thick case

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee 18k and steel Large Quartz Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee 18k and steel Large Quartz Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee 18k and steel Large Quartz Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2012 Cartier Santos Galbee 1566 Wrist Watch 29 X 29 M.M Stainless Steel case with 18K Yellow

Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2005 Cartier Santos Galbee Wrist Watch, 41 X 29 MM Stainless Steel Water Resistant case

Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Steel Large Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Santos Galbee Steel Large Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Santos Galbee Steel Large Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2010 Cartier Santos Galbee, 40 X 29 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Water resistant case

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Steel Large Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Santos Galbee Steel Large Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Santos Galbee Steel Large Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2010 Cartier Santos Galbee, 40 X 29 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Water resistant case

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2010 Cartier Santos Galbee, 40 X 29 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant 7 MM thick case

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Large Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2010 Cartier Santos Galbee, 40 X 29 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant 7 MM thick case

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Steel and Gold Large Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Santos Galbee Steel and Gold Large Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Santos Galbee Steel and Gold Large Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Galbee 41 X 29 M.M Stainless Steel case with 18K Yellow Gold Bezel and a

Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee 18k and steel Large Quartz Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee 18k and steel Large Quartz Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee 18k and steel Large Quartz Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier Santos Galbee 1566 Wrist Watch 29 X 29 M.M Stainless Steel case with 18K Yellow

Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20011C4
Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20011C4

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20011C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20011C4. Quartz movement. Stainless steel

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Unisex Watch 1566
Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Unisex Watch 1566

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Unisex Watch 1566

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Unisex Watch 1566. Quartz movement. Stainless steel

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Unisex Watch W20011C4
Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Unisex Watch W20011C4

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Unisex Watch W20011C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Unisex Watch W20011C4. Quartz movement. Stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20011C4
Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20011C4

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20011C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee Large Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20011C4. Quartz movement. Stainless steel

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee W20055D6, Case, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Santos Galbee W20055D6, Case, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Santos Galbee W20055D6, Case, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

"Cartier Santos Galbee Reference #:W20055D6. Cartier Santos Galbee Large Automatic Stainless Steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Large Cartier Santos Galbee Automatic 2319
Large Cartier Santos Galbee Automatic 2319

Large Cartier Santos Galbee Automatic 2319

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Santos Galbee 2319. Stainless steel 31 mm case. Stainless steel bezel. White guilloche dial

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee 592 Men's Yellow Gold Large Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee 592 Men's Yellow Gold Large Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee 592 Men's Yellow Gold Large Watch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: W007800 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Model Variant: Galbee Model Number

Category

1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee Date 1566 Large LM GM 18k Gold Stainless Steel Carree
Cartier Santos Galbee Date 1566 Large LM GM 18k Gold Stainless Steel Carree

Cartier Santos Galbee Date 1566 Large LM GM 18k Gold Stainless Steel Carree

By Cartier

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

The version of the Cartier Santos presented to you is from the 1987’ collection : Santos Galbee Date

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Carree Date 2961 Large LM GM Automatic 18k Gold Steel Galbee
Cartier Santos Carree Date 2961 Large LM GM Automatic 18k Gold Steel Galbee

Cartier Santos Carree Date 2961 Large LM GM Automatic 18k Gold Steel Galbee

By Cartier

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

amongst countless others. The Cartier Santos watch dates back all the way to 1904 when Louis Cartier

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel

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By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

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Category

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Materials

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2015, Lady's DateJust Rolex Watch #179173
2015, Lady's DateJust Rolex Watch #179173

2015, Lady's DateJust Rolex Watch #179173

By Rolex

Located in Troy, MI

Estate Rolex lady's Datejust style# 179173 in stainless steel & 18 karat yellow gold with champagne dial, diamond markers, fluted bezel & Jubilee bracelet. Excellent condition. All ...

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...

Category

1990s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902

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...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Gold Top Art Deco Tank Watch Original Box and Booklet
Cartier Gold Top Art Deco Tank Watch Original Box and Booklet

Cartier Gold Top Art Deco Tank Watch Original Box and Booklet

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 2743 / Tank Solo METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. with Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm "Lug Ti...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch -Solid 18Kgold
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch -Solid 18Kgold

1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch -Solid 18Kgold

By Tudor

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere 8669 Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 8669 Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 8669 Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Cartier Panthere 8669 Ladies Watch is a stunning piece that embodies luxury and sophistication. Its 22mm case, crafted from 18K yellow gold, is adorned with factory-set diamonds,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50

Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Française Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Cartier Tank Française Yellow Gold Wristwatch

Cartier Tank Française Yellow Gold Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The watch: A Cartier Tank Tank Française, reference W50002N2-2385. Designed as a rectangular 18K yellow gold case on a 18K yellow gold bracelet composed of fifteen and a half links. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch

Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex  Gender: Men   Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 123.56 grams ROLEX Gent's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "18K" an...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond set Ladies Wrist Watch
Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond set Ladies Wrist Watch

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond set Ladies Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier Panther Collection ladies Wrist watch, 30 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece water resistant case, With Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Bezel, case and top of l...

Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag

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By Chanel

Located in London, GB

- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...

Category

2010s European Shoulder Bags

Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. Cartier Pillar Dial ARGENT Tank.
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. Cartier Pillar Dial ARGENT Tank.

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...

Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

PATEK PHILIPPE for TIFFANY & Co. Vintage 18k Watch
PATEK PHILIPPE for TIFFANY & Co. Vintage 18k Watch

PATEK PHILIPPE for TIFFANY & Co. Vintage 18k Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning watch from the Retro (ca1960s) era by legendary watchmaker Patek Phillipe for Tiffany and Co.! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, the piece features an intricately woven,...

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthère Large 18k Yellow Gold Watch
Cartier Panthère Large 18k Yellow Gold Watch

Cartier Panthère Large 18k Yellow Gold Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This watch features a 29mm 18K yellow gold case with a smooth 18K yellow gold bezel. The ivory dial includes blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers, with minute marker...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Cartier Santos Galbee Large For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier santos galbee large you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Steel and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 3 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect cartier santos galbee large among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a cartier santos galbee large featuring Quartz from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a cartier santos galbee large for sale for men should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Cartier Santos Galbee Large?

On average, a cartier santos galbee large at 1stDibs sells for $2,968, while they’re typically $2,100 on the low end and $13,447 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.

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