Cartier Tank Américaine Chronograph White Gold
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
: Tank Americaine Chronograph REFRENCE: 2312 SIZE: 16 x 45mm CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: White BAND: 18k
White Gold
$4,595
H 1.42 in W 0.27 in Dm 1.11 in
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2303
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Embrace timeless elegance with the Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch
Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Tank American Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Chronograph Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American ( Americaine ) Reference 1730 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,195
W 1.11 in L 1.38 in
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Chronograph 1830 28mm x 36mm 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1830 Serial: MG26**** Year: 1990's - 2000's Model: Cartier Tank Francaise
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronoflex Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronoflex Chronograph Wristwatch Metal: 18k white gold
18k Gold, White Gold
1990's CARTIER White Gold American Tank Chronograph
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
This 18K white gold Cartier American Tank Chronograph is one of the significant watches of the 20th
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.11 in L 1.42 in
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Reference: W50005R2 Series: Tank Francais Gender: Men's Case Material: 18K
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 1.03 in
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronoflex Chronograph in White Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Cartier Tank Americaine in 18k white gold on alligator band with Cartier tang buckle. Quartz
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Watch 1730
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Watch, reference number 1730, has a slim profile that is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Watch W51001Q3
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Watch W51001Q3 - Quartz. Stainless steel rectangular style
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Watch W51001Q3
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Watch W51001Q3 - Quartz. Stainless steel rectangular style
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k yellow gold Tank Francaise chronograph wristwatch, Ref. W5000R2, with quartz movement
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k white gold Tank Americaine chronograph wristwatch, Ref. W2603358, with quartz movement
CARTIER Tank Americaine 18k Gold Automatic Chronograph
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome and impressive 18k yellow gold automatic chronograph wristwatch, by Cartier from the new
18k Gold
CARTIER Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Quartz chronograph. Stainless steel case. Ivory-colored dial with black Roman numerals; hour
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Roman numerals, hour and minute registers, and register for date. Strap with 18k yellow gold Cartier
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Française 1830 Chronograph 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Française Chronograph Ref. 1830 in solid 18K yellow gold featuring silver dial, quartz
Gold
Cartier yellow Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
exceptional Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Ref. W50005R2. Case measures 37mm x 28mm, sapphire crystal
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Steel & Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Steel & Gold Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel case; crown
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Steel & Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Steel & Gold Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel case; crown
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Steel & Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Steel & Gold Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel case; crown
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W2911 MODEL NUMBER W2601156 SERIAL NUMBER CC8***** CONDITION 9.0 GENDER Gents AGE 16th October 2008 CASE SIZE 27mm by 45mm BOX & PAPERS Box, manuals and guarantee MOVEMENT ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W26011K2
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W26011K2 - Quartz chronograph with date
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556 - Quartz chronograph with date
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556 - Quartz chronograph with date
Cartier Tank Americaine 'or American' Chronograph Men's Watch W2603356
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Chronograph Men's Watch W2603356 - Quartz chronograph with
Cartier Tank Americaine 'or American' Chronograph Men's Watch W2603356
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Chronograph Men's Watch W2603356 - Quartz chronograph with
Cartier Tank Française Chronograph –30mm – Model 2303 – Full Set
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Tank Française Chronograph – Large 30mm – Model 2303 – Full Set with 2024 Service This
Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronoflex Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
CARTIER - a gentleman's Tank Francaise Chronoflex chronograph bracelet watch. Stainless steel case
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph White Gold Quartz Wristwatch W260334
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Quartz Chronograpjh18k White Gold Quartz Watch W260334. Pre-owned with
Cartier White Gold and Diamond Tank Americaine Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Quartz chronograph with date. 18k white gold rectangular case, 26mm x 45mm. Silvered guilloche dial
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronograph Wristwatch with Date
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Roman numerals, date, hour, minutes and seconds registers. Black strap with 18k white gold Cartier
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref W5000556
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556 - Quartz chronograph with date
18k Gold
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref W260334
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18k White Gold Watch W260334 - Quartz chronograph
White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Chronograph Wristwatch Ref W2601156
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Quartz Case: 18K Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 32mm by 42mm Dial: White Bracelet: Brown Crocodile Leather Buckle: Tang Glass: Sapphire Crystal Water R...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch Ref. 1730
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
with cabochon sapphire crown. Back: Eight-screw case back engraved, "Cartier," "water resistant
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Steel and Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch Ref W51004Q4
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
dial with black Roman numerals. Stainless steel & 18k gold Cartier bracelet. Pre-owned with custom box.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18 Karat Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18k White Gold Diamond Watch - Quartz chronograph
Cartier Tank Americaine 'or American' Men's 18 Karat Gold Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Men's 18k Yellow Gold Chronograph Watch - Quartz chronograph
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Chronograph Quartz Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1830
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous Cartier Tank Francaise Large Chronograph watch is made of 18k yellow gold and is in
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.11 in L 1.42 in
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Tank Francaise chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3236 MODEL NUMBER 2303 SERIAL NUMBER BB1**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Unisex AGE 14th February 2000 CASE DIAMETER 28 mm CASE SIZE 28mm by 36mm BOX & PAPERS B...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Chronoflex Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Chronoflex Quartz Chronograph Watch. Caseback Numbers 2303
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Franciaise Chronoflex Wristwatch Ref 2303. With Cartier Box, 2005.
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very attractive Cartier Tank Franciase chronograph reference 2303 features the chronoflex
Cartier Men's Tank Francaise Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Iconic Cartier Men's Large Tank Francaise Chronograph 2303 Wrist Watch with stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's Watch 2303
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE CHRONOGRAPH MENS WATCH 2303 • Mint condition • Stainless steel • Case size
Stainless Steel
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18k White Gold Diamond Watch WB705951 - Quartz
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph XL Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph XL in 18K Gold In Leather Strap. Quartz movement with 28mm case
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Cartier yellow gold tank Francaise chronograph quartz wristwatch - Serial No. 1830MG283053
Steel, Gold
Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise 18K White Gold Chronograph - Automatic. 18K White Gold with two row of
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Yearling Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2014 Cartier Tank Francaise Yearling Chronograph Wrist Watch, 28 X 30 Stainless Steel Water
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Americaine 'or American' Chronograph Men's Watch W2603356
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Chronograph Men's Watch W2603356 - Quartz chronograph with
Cartier Tank Francaise Yearling Chronograph Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2014 Cartier Tank Francaise Yearling Chronograph Wrist Watch, 28 X 30 Stainless Steel Water
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Yearling Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2014 Cartier Tank Francaise Yearling Chronograph Wrist Watch, 28 X 30 Stainless Steel Water
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Steel & Gold Watch W51004Q4 - Quartz. Stainless steel case
Gold, Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Steel & Gold Watch W51004Q4 - Quartz. Stainless steel case
Gold, Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Americaine Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2568
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier Tank Americane Model 2568 large size 18k yellow gold wrist watch with factory diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's or Ladies 18 Karat Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18k White Gold Diamond Watch - Quartz chronograph
Cartier Tank 28mm Automatic Francaise with Date Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
watch fits up to a 6.5 inch wrist. This Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph features a 28mm x 36mm white
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mens Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph 18k Yellow Gold Watch Mens Cartier Tank Americaine
18k Gold
Cartier white gold Tank Americaine Chronograph wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mens (29x45mm) Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph 18k White Gold Watch On Bracelet. The Watch is
18k Gold
Cartier yellow gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mens Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph in 18k Yellow Gold On a Bracelet. The Watch is in Excellent
18k Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
$5,504Sale Price|23% Off
W 1 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker 1.5 Inch Long Lever Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement from one of the world’s most iconic maisons, these vintage Cartier door knocker earrings are crafted in Step into the world of timeless luxury with this extraord...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Midsize 3 Row Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm Stainless Steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute ...
Stainless Steel
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (42mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals; da...
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Cellini mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Rolex 1600 Movement Ref. 3811 Square Cellini Unisex watch. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 18k 75...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEM...
Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Exceptional Original Silver Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16014 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...
Stainless Steel
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace An 18k gold and platinum detachable pendant necklace, set with diamonds and emerald, signed Harry Winston....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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