Remarkable Rotonde Astrotourbillon Skeleton Watch by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
The incredible white gold watch features a fully exposed movement in the front and back via the phenomenal skeleton design.
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Skeleton Custom Diamond Two Tone Yellow Watch WHSA0019
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Skeleton Custom Diamond Two Tone Yellow Watch WHSA0019 Santos Skeleton watch, large model, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding, caliber 961...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Skeleton Iced Out Two-Tone VVS Clariry Watch WHSA0015
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Turn heads with elite luxury on your wrist. This Iced Out Skeleton Cartier Watch showcases breathtaking craftsmanship, featuring a stunning exhibition skeleton dial that reveals the ...
Santos De Cartier WHSA0007 Stainless Steel Skeleton Dial Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier WHSA0007 Men's watch. 40MM stainless still case size with stainless still bezel.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha de Cartier Skeleton Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 41
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Box, Warranty Card - Dated, Instruction Booklet Measurements: Case Size/Width: 41mm, Watch Height: 10mm, Band Width: 21mm, Wrist circumference: 6.75" Designer: Cartier M...
Cartier Santos Skeleton Iced Out Rose Gold Custom Diamond Watch, WHSA0015
Located in New York, NY
Reference Number WHSA0015 Style Luxury, Classic Gender Men’s Case Size 39.8mm Dial Color Rose Gold Hour Markers Roman numerals Case Material Diamonds and Rose Gold Mov...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Skeleton WHSA0015 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A large Santos Skeleton wristwatch by Cartier in stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Silver Dial Skeleton Back 38mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Pasha Silver Dial Skeleton Back 38mm Watch Brand: Cartier Style: Pasha MPN: 2375 Serial: CC703725 Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 38mm Bezel: Smooth Stainless...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0015 4109
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0015 4109 - Manual movement.
Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0026 4109
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0026 4109 - Manual movement.
Cartier Santos Dumont XL Skeleton Rose Gold Watch W2020057
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Dumont XL Skeleton Rose Gold Watch W2020057 - Manual. 18K Rose Gold with sapphire crown ( 38 mm x 47 mm ).
Cartier Santos Dumont Skeleton Rose Gold Diamond Watch HPI00587
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Dumont Skeleton Rose Gold Diamond Watch HPI00587 - Manual. 18K Rose Gold with Diamond bezel and diamond crown( 38 mm x 47 mm ).
Estate Cartier Rock Crystal Pocket Watch with Skeleton Movement
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous estate Cartier pocket watch made out of rock crystal with skeleton movement.
Rock Crystal
CARTIER Privee Tank Obus Yellow Gold Skeleton Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
18k yellow gold case with exposition back. Fully skeletonized with intricately engraved movement visible. Black patent Cartier croc band and 18k yellow gold deployant clasp. Manual w...
Cartier Rotonde W1556214 18 Karat White Gold Skeleton Dial Manual Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Cartier watch has a 46 x 46 mm case with a Round caseback and Skeleton Skeleton dial.
Cartier Santos Skeleton Multi Color Sapphire Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exceptional timepiece is accompanied by a presentation box and a lifetime warranty, making it a timeless treasure for any discerning collector. Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Cas...
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillion WHRO0039
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The 19th piece of only 30 pieces, this Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillion Men's Watch WHRO0039 is a limited edition watch that will take your collection to the...
Cartier Tank MC Skeleton Palladium Skeleton Dial W5310026 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Palladium Tank MC Skeleton Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with skeletonised bridges forming roman numerals III, VI, IX and XII, blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed palladium b...
Palladium
Cartier Tank MC Skeleton Palladium Skeleton Dial W5310026 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Palladium Tank MC Skeleton Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with skeletonised bridges forming roman numerals III, VI, IX and XII, blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed palladium b...
Palladium
Cartier Palladium Santos 100 Skeleton XL Manual winding Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 Skeleton XL Men's Watch - Manual winding; Sapphire crystal.
Cartier Stainless Steel Skeleton Back Pasha Wristwatch Ref 2378
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Date displayed at 4 o' clock. Skeleton back Bracelet: Stainless steel link bracelet Size: Will fit a size 7" wrist Clasp: Double fold clasp Movement: Automatic Additional Detail...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Rose Gold Unique Diamond Set Tourbillon Skeleton Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Piece Unique Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Rotonde Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with roman numerals III, IX and XII and hour markers formed by the movement bridges, ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Obus Skeleton Dial Limited Edition 2380C Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition Tank Obus Gents Wristwatch, rare skeleton dial, blued steel breguet style hands, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel, crown set with a sapphire cabochon,...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank A Vis 18KWG 2 Time Zones Ref 2552 Skeleton Back Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18K white gold wristwatch from the "Tank A Vis" collection by Cartier. Ref. #2552. Features 2 time zones with Roman numerals on both dials. Number 074 of limited pro...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Dumont Skeleton XL Men's Watch W2020033
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Dumont Skeleton XL Men's Watch W2020033 - Automatic. 18K White Gold ( 46 mm x 55 mm ).
Cartier Santos De Cartier 18k Rose Gold Skeleton Dial Watch Whsa0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box is included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authentici...
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 18k White Gold Skeleton All Diamond Chandelier Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Case Material: 18k White gold with baguette cut Diamonds Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bezel: 18k White gold with baguette cut Diamonds D...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pasha de Cartier Skeleton Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 41
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Box, Warranty Card - Dated, Instruction Booklet Measurements: Case Size/Width: 41mm, Watch Height: 10mm, Band Width: 21mm, Wrist circumference: 6.75" Designer: Cartier M...
Cartier Rotonde W1556214 18k White Gold Skeleton Dial Manual Watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
This Cartier watch has a 46 x 46 mm case with a Round caseback and Skeleton Skeleton dial.
White Gold
Cartier Skeleton Horloge Santos Steel Yellow Gold Watch WHSA0019 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Skeleton Horloge Santos Steel Yellow Gold Watch WHSA0019 Box Papers.
Cartier Tank Louis Asymetrique Skeleton Rose Gold Mens Watch WHTA0011 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis Asymetrique Skeleton Rose Gold Mens Watch WHTA0011 Box Card.
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos Skeleton Dial Black ADLC Steel Mens Watch WHSA0009 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Skeleton Dial Black ADLC Steel Mens Watch WHSA0009 Box Papers.
Steel
Unused Cartier Tank "MC Skeleton" 18k White Gold Wristwatch Ref W5310026
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
New old stock. Cartier Tank MC Skeleton Large Palladium watch on leather strap with Cartier 18k white gold deployant buckle.
White Gold, Palladium
Cartier Santos Skeleton Full Pave in Steel and 18k Rose Gold Large 25 TCW
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Santos de Cartier Skeleton Size: Large Model Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Case Size : 40 mm Stones: Approximately 25 carats of Diamond (VS2 clarit...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel
Cartier 21 Chronoscaph W10125U2 Stainless Steel & Rubber Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Chronoscaph 21, Reference 2424, is a sophisticated timepiece featuring a 38mm stainless steel case and a stainless steel bezel adorned with Roman numerals adding characte...
Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Large Model With Papers
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stainless steel case with a black (alligator) leather strap. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Silver dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K White Gold Santos 100 Unisex White Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this beautiful Cartier Santos watch the moment you see it. It has everything going for it: diamond bezel, perfect 33mm width of the case, purple leather b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Santos Large Customized Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Original Cartier WSSA0018 Men's Santos Large Size With Date Customized F/VS1 24.90 Cts Diamonds. Complete with box and paper . Note: Diamonds are aftermarket.
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, 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 Blue Roman Numeral Dial WSSA0018 WATCH COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX, PAPERS AND ADDITIONAL BLUE LEATHER STRAP! Mechanical ...
Diamond, 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
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
Cartier Santos De Cartier Medium Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch WSSA0029
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Medium WSSA0029 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch White Roman Dial Santos watch, medium model, Manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding, c...
Stainless Steel
Guy Elia 18 Karat White Gold "Magistere Tourbillon" Skeleton Strap Watch
By Guy Ellia
Located in New York, NY
The Magistere is one of the few Guy Ellia creations with an obvious signature. The G and the E act as the bridge for the barrel and the tourbillon's cage respectively , completing ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel/ Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel/ Yellow Gold Watch Pave Black Roman Numeral Dial WSSA0018 Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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 Pave Blue Roman Numeral Dial WSSA0018 Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-sid...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch WSSA0018
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier WSSA0018 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch Pave Black Roman Numeral Dial. Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Ste...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch WSSA0018
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch Pave Black Roman Numeral Dial WSSA0018 Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-side...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Medium WSSA0029 35mm Diamond Case Bezel Iced Out Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSSA0029 Serial: 40752119***** Year: 2021 Model: Cartier Santos Medium Iced Out / Bust Down Case Material: Custom Diamond Encrusted Stainless Steel Case ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008 Santos watch, extra-large model, chronograph mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1904 CH...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Hermès Constance Mini 18 Bleu Roy Ostrich Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Constance Mini 18 in bleu roy and ostrich leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set with the original receipt. Stamp Y (2020)
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Tiffany & Co. 4.43 Carat GIA G SI1 Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover the world of Tiffany & Co. with this Diamond Heart Necklace, featuring a breathtaking 4.43 carat heart-shaped GIA certified diamond with G color and SI1 clarity which offers...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,550
H 8.3 in D 6.7 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019. The iconic speedy was first introduced in the 1930's and was designed as an alternative for the larg...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Green Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features the classic bead-edged lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and inlaid with green m...
Malachite, Yellow Gold
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Iconic Bamboo Heel Leather Sandals US 9.5 It - 39.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Iconic Bamboo High Heel Sandals Spring-Summer 2002 collection US size 9.5 B - Italian 39.5 B Dark brown leather, braided cord that wraps and ties, leather sole & ...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Hermes Birkin Cargo Toile Goeland Sesame 35 Bag Swift Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Cargo Birkin 35 bag featured in golden Sesame. This Hermes limited edition utility Birkin bag is created with Goeland canvas and Swift leather trim. Inclu...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
BNIB Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow limited edition. The applique-stitch technique gives the effect of a rainbow casting the warm glow of sunset hues. Abrico...
$39,900
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Crystal-Embellished GG Chiffon Mini Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Double-layered mini dress featuring an inner black silk slip and a sheer chiffon overlay fully encrusted with Swarovski rhinestones in Gucci’s iconic GG monogram. Delicately draped n...
Rolex Datejust All Diamond Two Tone Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Two tone 18k gold and stainless steel men's Datejust Rolex watch. Featuring after marker full diamond dial, bezel and bracelet. Applied gold Roman markers, date window at 3 o'clock. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Unavailable|$71,399
Dm 1.62 in
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Auto Steel Gold Mens Watch 15400SR.OO.1220SR.01 MINT
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet with 18kt rose gold links. Fixed 18kt rose gold bezel. Silver dial with rose gold-tone hands and index hour markers. Minute marke...
Stainless 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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