$8,132 / item
Dm 1.26 in
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Model Custom Diamonds on Sides Steel Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Model Custom Diamonds on Sides Steel Watch 32 mm x 28.15 mm W51002Q3
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2023 Cartier Tank Francaise Large WSTA0067 Silver Roman Dial Steel Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSTA0067 Serial: 4469******** Year: 2023 Model: Cartier Tank Francaise Case Material
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
H 1.26 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
Cartier Tank Francaise Large 18K Solid Yellow Gold Automatic Watch Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Tank Française Large is a distinguished timepiece that exemplifies Cartier
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Large Tank Francaise Stainless Steel W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 28mm large Tank Francaise by Cartier in stainless steel. The silver dial features Roman numerals
Stainless Steel
Cartier Large Tank Francaise Stainless Steel W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 28mm large Tank Francaise by Cartier in stainless steel. The silver dial features Roman numerals
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Française, Gold / Steel, 'Large', Outstanding Condition
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our classic and desirable Cartier Tank Francaise reference 2302 is also known as the large
Gold, Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Large Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Tank Francaise, 32 X 28 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant Case, Automatic
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Française White Gold Automatic Large Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This automatic Cartier Tank Française is made in 18kt white gold. Indices are in roman, there is a
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Large Model Tank Francaise Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Model Tank Francaise Ring by Cartier. With 160 round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold & Diamond Automatic Large Tank Francaise Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic Cartier 18k Gold White & Diamond Automatic Large Tank Francaise Watch. Features 18k
Diamond, White Gold
CARTIER Large Model Tank Francaise Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Model Tank Francaise Ring by Cartier. With 160 round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Francaise Large Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
This iconic ring from Cartier's Tank Francaise collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Francaise Large Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This iconic ring from Cartier's Tank Francaise collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Large Tank Francaise White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set WE1003SF
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Tank Francaise Large Unisex Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with roman numerals
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Sold
H 1.26 in W 1.11 in
Cartier Tank Francaise Watch Two Tone Large Model W51005Q4 Original Papers Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Francaise Reference Number: W51005Q4 Movement: Automatic Caliber: 120 Number
Gold, Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 2302 Large Steel and 18k Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 2302, 32 X 28 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant Case
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Diamond Yellow Gold Large Band Ring. Size is 8 - EU 57
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This iconic ring from Cartier's Tank Francaise collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise 2302 / W51005Q4 Two Tone Automatic Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Large Cartier Tank Francaise 2302. 28mm stainless steel case with an 18k yellow gold crown. Silver
Vintage Cartier Diamond Tank Francaise Band Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A sought-after vintage Cartier Tank Francaise diamond band ring (large model) set in 18k white gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 1.26 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
Tank Française Large 28mm x 32mm W51002Q3 Custom Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pristine Condition Cartier Tank Française, reference W51002Q3, features a 28mmx32mm stainless steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier 2303 Tank Franchaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s. large Watch
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Cartier 2303 Tank Francaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s Large WristWatch SPECIFICATIONS: Cartier
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Tank Francaise, 32 X 28 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant Case, Automatic Self
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Large Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2016 Cartier Tank Francaise, 32 X 28 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant Case, Automatic
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless steel Tank Francaise Large Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Tank Francaise, 32 X 28 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant Case, Automatic Self
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Large Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Tank Francaise, 32 X 28 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant Case, Automatic
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 2302 Two Tone Automatic Large Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise 2302 men's watch. 28mm stainless steel case with an 18k yellow gold crown
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 Lady's Stainless Steel Francaise Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier stainless steel classic tank Francaise automatic large size 32mm wristwatch. Classic
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Large Tank Francaise Diamond Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier Large Tank Francaise Diamond Band featuring 160 round brilliant cut diamonds with an
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise W51005Q4 2302 Large Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
show minor signs of wear. Tank Francaise Watch Properties Family: Tank Model: Tank Francaise Ref. No
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 2366 White Gold and Diamond Large Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 2366 Wrist Watch, 32 x 28 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 Piece
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch WSTA0067
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch WSTA0067. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Steel Automatic Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement
Steel
$6,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
W 0.26 in L 2 in
Cartier Perles De Diamants Dangle Earrings In 18Kt White Gold With VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Perles de diamants dangle drop earrings designed by Cartier. Beautiful contemporary dangle drop earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1999. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu W69011Z4 36mm Unisex Watch Custom Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Ballon Bleu Model: W69011Z4 Case Diameter: 36 mm Bezel: Custom diamond set, 2Ct of Natural Diamonds Dial: Silver Dial The sale includes a Cartier box and an ap...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch Circa 1960 Reference: 3420 Serial: 428591 Metal: 18k yellow gold Strap: New Spidel black leather (not origi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Spartacus 18k White Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Cartier Spartacus 18k White Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace. This elegant 18-inch piece is a testament to Cartier's timeless sophistication and...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
$8,800
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Olive Diamond Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with a chronostore box and seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 691...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Hermes Birkin 35 Faubourg Tropical Toile White Swift Leather Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 limited edition bag featured in Faubourg Tropical. Extremely rare with exquisitely detailed Luneville stitch which took over 200 hours to embroi...
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Black Gucci Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Signature horsebit detail Luxurious black ostrich skin Fully lined with suede skin One inner pocket Mat-golden hardware Detacha...
Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 Yellow Gold Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch 25mm
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 Yellow Gold Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch is a sophisticated blend of timeless design and precise functionality. Crafted in luxurious yellow gold,...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex DateJust 116234 36 mm Stainless Jubilee Roman Blue Dial 18k Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex DateJust 116234 36 mm Stainless Jubilee Roman Blue Dial 18k White Gold Bezel with Box & Card The watch features a screw-down crown, 18K White Gold fluted bezel, watch comes wi...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$15,523
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers.
Steel
Fendi Baguette Black Swan Feather-like Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Black Swan Feather-like Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag. Discover another classic vintage Fendi baguette with rare feathe...
Sold|$12,499
H 1.42 in W 0.28 in Dm 1.42 in
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch WR000651
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned fair condition. Visible Signs of wear on the strap. The original box and papers are not included.
Rose Gold
Harry Winston' Avenue ' Classic Aurora MOP Diamond And Sapphire Wrist Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston' Avenue ' Classic Aurora Mother-of- Pearl, Diamond And Sapphire Wrist Watch In 18k White Gold. Crafted in 18k white gold. Quartz movement. The watch features rectangula...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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