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Cartier Paris vintage gold plated silver tank watch
Cartier Paris vintage gold plated silver tank watch

Cartier Paris vintage gold plated silver tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch is an elegant and timeless piece from the 1990’s, crafted in gold plated silver with the unmistakable rectangular form that has made the Tank on...

Category

1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Paris Dial 18k YG Cartier Deployant
Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Paris Dial 18k YG Cartier Deployant

Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Paris Dial 18k YG Cartier Deployant

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2148 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis SM Reference 78087 Year 1980s Dial Paris Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Cartier Leather Strap and Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deployant Diame...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Louis LM 78086 Paris Dial 18k White Gold 1970s
Cartier Tank Louis LM 78086 Paris Dial 18k White Gold 1970s

Cartier Tank Louis LM 78086 Paris Dial 18k White Gold 1970s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2147 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis LM Reference 78086 Dial Paris Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet Leather Strap and 18k White Gold Cartier Deployant Diameter 23mm x 30mm Moveme...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Cartier Ladies Tank Louis 78087 SM Paris Dial 18k WG 1970s
Cartier Ladies Tank Louis 78087 SM Paris Dial 18k WG 1970s

Cartier Ladies Tank Louis 78087 SM Paris Dial 18k WG 1970s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2078 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis SM Reference 78087 Year 1970s Dial White and Paris Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 21mm x 28mm Length N/A Movement ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank 17011 Spider 'Paris' Dial 18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Buckle Watch
Cartier Tank 17011 Spider 'Paris' Dial 18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Buckle Watch

Cartier Tank 17011 Spider 'Paris' Dial 18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Buckle Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The reference 17011 is one of the rarest models in the Cartier Tank collection. It is larger than the traditional Tank model but not as large as the jumbo reference 17002, which is w...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Cartier, Paris  Ltd 135/150 Asymmetric Tank Wristwatch
Cartier, Paris  Ltd 135/150 Asymmetric Tank Wristwatch

Cartier, Paris Ltd 135/150 Asymmetric Tank Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Cartier, Paris. A fine and rare 18K gold limited edition asymmetric Tank wristwatch Tank Parallélogramme, Collection Privée, Ref. 2842.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Paris Classic Tank LC GM Large Tank Watch circa 1973-1978
Cartier Paris Classic Tank LC GM Large Tank Watch circa 1973-1978

Cartier Paris Classic Tank LC GM Large Tank Watch circa 1973-1978

By Cartier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: This Vintage Cartier Paris Tank Watch is made in 18 Karat yellow gold and measures 30 x 25 mm with a 17-Jewel Cartier mechanical manual wind movement.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980

Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980

By Cartier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series, Circa 1975-1980.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Must Sterling Silver Ladies Tank Watch Quartz , Circa 1990's
Cartier Paris Must Sterling Silver Ladies Tank Watch Quartz , Circa 1990's

Cartier Paris Must Sterling Silver Ladies Tank Watch Quartz , Circa 1990's

By Cartier

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: This Cartier Must Sterling Silver Tank Watch comes with White Dial Blue Roman Numerals; Quartz Movement Small size 21mm X 28mm Women Size. Condition: Silver parts ha...

Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Cartier Tank Americaine in silver and Mechanical automatic winding
Cartier Tank Americaine in silver and Mechanical automatic winding

Cartier Tank Americaine in silver and Mechanical automatic winding

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

Brand:​ ​Cartier Model:​ ​Tank​ ​Américaine Reference:​ ​3972 Dial:​ ​silver Movement:​ ​Cartier​ ​mechanical​ ​automatic​ ​winding Case:​ ​Steel,​ ​no.​ ​114163XX Year:​ ​Around​ ​2...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch
Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

Unavailable

H 0.32 in W 1.15 in L 1.54 in

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Paris Platinum Tank A Vis Prive Mecanique Manual Wind Watch Classic Cartier Tank Design Platinum Case Manual Wind/ Mecanique Movement Cartier Paris Hand Decorated Guilloche D...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch
Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

Unavailable

H 0.32 in W 1.15 in L 1.54 in

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Paris Platinum Tank A Vis Prive Mecanique Manual Wind Watch Classic Cartier Tank Design Platinum Case Manual Wind/ Mecanique Movement Cartier Paris Hand Decorated Guilloche D...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Cintree Tank Dual Time Mechanical Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Cintree Tank Dual Time Mechanical Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Cintree Tank Dual Time Mechanical Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Gold Cintree Dual Time Mechanical Watch Elongated Tank Shape Dual Time Zone Function with Two Cabochon Crowns Manual Wind/ Mecanique Movement Cartier Paris...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Paris 8660
Cartier Tank Paris 8660

Cartier Tank Paris 8660

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4768 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Tank Paris Model Ref: 8660 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete With: Box Only Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Quartz Water Resi...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Paris 78227 Onyx Dial Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Cartier Tank Paris 78227 Onyx Dial Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Cartier Tank Paris 78227 Onyx Dial Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Tank Paris 78227Â Ladies Watch. 20mm 18k Yellow gold case with factory diamonds set. 18K Yellow Gold Stationary bezel with diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Paris Rare original diamond set & chequered dial ladies 16121 watch
Cartier Tank Paris Rare original diamond set & chequered dial ladies 16121 watch

Cartier Tank Paris Rare original diamond set & chequered dial ladies 16121 watch

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF W3054 MODEL NUMBER 16121 SERIAL NUMBER C33*** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Ladies AGE 1990's CASE DIAMETER 24 mm CASE SIZE 24mm by 30mm BOX & PAPERS Box, manu...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Paris Mini 0630 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Quartz Ladies
Cartier Tank Paris Mini 0630 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Quartz Ladies

Cartier Tank Paris Mini 0630 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Quartz Ladies

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Cartier Tank Mini 0630 Ladies Watch. 15mm 18K yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel. Off-white dial with blue steel hands and roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Platinum Paris Tank Solo
Cartier Platinum Paris Tank Solo

Cartier Platinum Paris Tank Solo

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes Case: 30 x 39mm rectangular case, push pull crown, sapphire crystal, smooth bezel Dial: silver dial, steel sword sweeping hands Band: Car...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch is a timeless vintage timepiece showcasing the iconic elegance and refined design that made the Cartier Tank one of the most celebrated watch sty...

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch exudes timeless sophistication with its manual movement, gold-plated case, and elegant burgundy leather strap.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris Citrine Tank Band Ring
Cartier Paris Citrine Tank Band Ring

Cartier Paris Citrine Tank Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Cartier Vivid Citrine Tank Band Ring Size: 51 1997 Cartier French Hallmarks 750 The iconic tank ring. Square Cabochon Citrine Set Open Tension Setting. Handsome Made in Fra...

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Cartier Paris watch reflects timeless sophistication with its elegant gold-plated case, manual movement, and refined French leather strap.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Marked Cartier Paris Tank Quartz 18K, Swiss made, 810521692 with 2 hallmarks.

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Classic Gold Mechanical Tank Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Classic Gold Mechanical Tank Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Classic Gold Mechanical Tank Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1985 - 1990 Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, this being the more desirable and harder to find Model with Paris Case and Dial. 18 K Yellow Gold 30 X 24 M.M. 2 Piece case, 17 Je...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank 21842 Paris Dial Vintage Ladies Watch
Cartier Tank 21842 Paris Dial Vintage Ladies Watch

Cartier Tank 21842 Paris Dial Vintage Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This exquisite Cartier watch, dating back to circa 1980, showcases a refined rectangular design crafted from 18k yellow gold. The watch features elegant golden-tone hands and a cream...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Classic Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Classic Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Classic Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa late 1970s Cartier Paris Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 24 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case, 17 Jewel mechanical, Manual Wind, Nickle lever movement, Sapphire Crown.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Extra-Plate 'Paris' Dial Vintage Watch
Cartier Tank Louis Extra-Plate 'Paris' Dial Vintage Watch

Cartier Tank Louis Extra-Plate 'Paris' Dial Vintage Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Extra-Plat, from the mid-1960s, features a white dial and is powered by the manual-winding Caliber 838 movement, originally based on Jaeger-LeCoultre. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Louis LM 78086 Paris Dial 18k YG 1970s
Cartier Tank Louis LM 78086 Paris Dial 18k YG 1970s

Cartier Tank Louis LM 78086 Paris Dial 18k YG 1970s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2079 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis LM Reference 78086 Year 1970s Dial Paris Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Leather Strap and 18k Yellow Gold Cartier Deployant Diameter 23mm ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Watch

Cartier Tank Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch, Cartier, Paris. The classic Tank is in 18 karat yellow gold with a white face, sapphire stem and finished with a brown alligator band and 18 kara...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Classic Limited Edition Mechanical Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Classic Limited Edition Mechanical Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Classic Limited Edition Mechanical Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bethesda, MD

Limited Edition 4 of 10. Very rare Cartier 18 Karat deployant closure. Dial: White Refinished Crown: Synthetic ruby Reference: 111264 Case Number: 111264 Movement : Original C...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Jumbo Automatique 17002 Pointed Paris Dial 1970s 18k YG
Cartier Tank Jumbo Automatique 17002 Pointed Paris Dial 1970s 18k YG

Cartier Tank Jumbo Automatique 17002 Pointed Paris Dial 1970s 18k YG

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Tank Jumbo Automatique 17002 Pointed Paris Dial 18k Yellow Gold 1970s SKU: 1843 A rare and exceptional example from Cartier’s 1970s Tank collection, this Tank Jumbo Automat...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Cartier Mini Tank Obus CG24006 Paris Dial Lacquered Blue Numerals 1990s
Cartier Mini Tank Obus CG24006 Paris Dial Lacquered Blue Numerals 1990s

Cartier Mini Tank Obus CG24006 Paris Dial Lacquered Blue Numerals 1990s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Mini Tank Obus CG24006 Paris Dial Lacquered Blue Numerals 1990s SKU 1406 This Cartier Mini Tank Obus CG24006 from the 1990s is an exquisite expression of Cartier’s refined ...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Paris gold plated with black leather strap buckle Tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated with black leather strap buckle Tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated with black leather strap buckle Tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An enduring icon of refined design, this vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch from the 1980s embodies timeless elegance and unmistakable sophistication.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Classic Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Classic Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Classic Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 X 19 M.M. 2 piece 18K Yellow Gold case, Mechanical, manual wind movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Sapphire crown. Newer...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Mini Tank Pavé, 18ct Yellow Gold, manual wind, diamonds, c1985
Cartier Paris Mini Tank Pavé, 18ct Yellow Gold, manual wind, diamonds, c1985

Cartier Paris Mini Tank Pavé, 18ct Yellow Gold, manual wind, diamonds, c1985

By Cartier

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and extremely rare manually wound Cartier Paris Mini Tank Pavé features an 18ct yellow gold case of 15.8mm (exc crown) x 20.5mm and an integrated bracelet in 18ct yellow ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Louis 78086 18K YG Manual White Roman Paris 23mm
Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Louis 78086 18K YG Manual White Roman Paris 23mm

Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Louis 78086 18K YG Manual White Roman Paris 23mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The Enduring Icon Of Watchmaking The Cartier Tank Louis is a direct descendant of the original Tank design from 1917, a watch that imposed order and geometry onto the wristwatch at ...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis 78086 Paris Dial 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Winding Watch
Cartier Tank Louis 78086 Paris Dial 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Winding Watch

Cartier Tank Louis 78086 Paris Dial 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Winding Watch

By Cartier

Located in Aventura, FL

The Tank watch was created by Louis Cartier, who designed it after the tanks of WWI battlefields. Defined by flat vertical brancards and a sapphire cabochon, this symbol of understat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Mini Tank Louis 7005 French Hallmarks Paris Dial 18k YG 1975 Box and Pap
Cartier Mini Tank Louis 7005 French Hallmarks Paris Dial 18k YG 1975 Box and Pap

Cartier Mini Tank Louis 7005 French Hallmarks Paris Dial 18k YG 1975 Box and Pap

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2155 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis Mini Reference 7005 Year 1975 Dial French Hallmarks Paris Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Cartier Leather Strap and Cartier 18k Yellow Gold...

Category

Vintage 1970s Pocket Watches

Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Pointed Paris Gold Hands 18k WG 1992 Box and Papers
Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Pointed Paris Gold Hands 18k WG 1992 Box and Papers

Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Pointed Paris Gold Hands 18k WG 1992 Box and Papers

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Pointed “Paris” Dial 18k White Gold (1992) – Box & Papers SKU 1395 A stunning and highly collectible example of the Cartier Tank Louis SM (Small Model),...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

These diamonds are original to this Cartier design. Reverse of case marked "Cartier Paris" "TANK QUARTZ" "18k" "Swiss Made" "828006" "0701" with Swiss marks.

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Wristwatch circa 1990s
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Wristwatch circa 1990s

Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Wristwatch circa 1990s

By Cartier

Located in Stamford, CT

Cartier 18k yellow gold Tank wristwatch. 18k yellow gold Top to bottom: 30.56mm Width without crown: 23.31mm Width with crown: 25.9mm Band width at case: 18mm Case thickness...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank 78086 Paris 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Cartier Tank 78086 Paris 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Cartier Tank 78086 Paris 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Tank 78086 Ladies Watch. 24mm 18K yellow gold case. White dial with blue steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the inner dial. Brown crocodile leather...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Gold Watch 27mm x 20mm Quartz
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Gold Watch 27mm x 20mm Quartz

Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Gold Watch 27mm x 20mm Quartz

By Cartier

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Dimensions: 27 mm H x 20mm W Weight: 22.3 g Hallmarks: Cartier, Paris, Tank Quartz, 18K, Swiss Made, Reference numbers All our measurements are approximate.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Mens Midsize Unisex Quartz Watch - Solid 18K Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Mens Midsize Unisex Quartz Watch - Solid 18K Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Mens Midsize Unisex Quartz Watch - Solid 18K Gold

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Tank Quartz Serial no.: 810521625 Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Men Case material: 1...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Paris 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Cartier Tank Paris 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Cartier Tank Paris 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Cartier Tank Paris Ladies Watch is an elegant timepiece that combines classic design with luxurious materials.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Rare Cartier Tank Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Very Rare Cartier Tank Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Very Rare Cartier Tank Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Very Rare Cartier Tank Paris 18K Yellow Gold Watch - Manual. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Cartier Tank "Paris" Original Dial 18k Solid Gold Watch Deployment Clasp
Ladies Cartier Tank "Paris" Original Dial 18k Solid Gold Watch Deployment Clasp

Ladies Cartier Tank "Paris" Original Dial 18k Solid Gold Watch Deployment Clasp

By Cartier

Located in Richmond, CA

A rare ladies Cartier 18k solid yellow gold Tank PARIS with original Cartier signed 18k deployment clasp This highly desirable solid gold Cartier watch features the original Cartier...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch exudes timeless elegance with its gold-plated case, brown leather strap, and precise quartz movement.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Crafted in the 1980s, this vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch blends classic styling with refined detail.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Crafted in the 1980s, this vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch blends classic styling with refined detail.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Louis Cartier Tank Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Louis Cartier Tank Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Louis Cartier Tank Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier classic 18K yellow Gold Tank watch. 30 X 23 MM Water Resistant case. Mechanical winding movement. Engine turned Silvered Dial with Black Roman Numerals, sapphire C...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Cartier Paris watch pairs a gold-plated case with a burgundy leather strap, offering timeless elegance and the precision of quartz movement.

Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Cartier Paris Classic Tank Wrist watch, 30 X 23 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold Case. 17 Jewel Cartier Mechanical, Manual wind movement.

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Cartier Paris Tank Wrist watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K Yellow Gold Case, Mechanical, Manual wind 17 Jewel cartier Movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Sapphire Crown.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Cartier Paris, Classic Tank Wrist watch, 33 X 23 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold Case. 17 Jewel Cartier Mechanical, Manual wind movement.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris lady's Yellow Gold Tank Wristwatch
Cartier Paris lady's Yellow Gold Tank Wristwatch

Cartier Paris lady's Yellow Gold Tank Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (22mm x 30mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman numerals; signed Cartier PARIS. Strap band. Pre-owned with custom box.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Roman dial vermeil Tank watch
Cartier Paris Roman dial vermeil Tank watch

Cartier Paris Roman dial vermeil Tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Cartier watch pairs timeless design with a rich brown leather strap and 18k yellow gold case, offering refined elegance and everyday luxury.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Paris Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Paris Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Paris Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF W2604 SERIAL NUMBER 810****** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Unisex AGE 1990's CASE DIAMETER 22 mm CASE SIZE 22mm by 30mm BOX & PAPERS Xupes Presentation Pouch MOVE...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Gold Small Tank Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Vintage Gold Small Tank Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Vintage Gold Small Tank Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

It is said that good things come in small packages, and this vintage Cartier Paris Tank wristwatch is no exception. With a petite 18 karat yellow gold case measuring 20mm by 28mm, t...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Scarce Yellow Gold Classic Tank Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Paris Scarce Yellow Gold Classic Tank Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Paris Scarce Yellow Gold Classic Tank Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980 Cartier Paris Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Automatic, self winding movement, White dial with Black Roman Numerals, Sapphire crown.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

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By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Piaget 4926 E21 Emerald Diamond
Piaget 4926 E21 Emerald Diamond

Piaget 4926 E21 Emerald Diamond

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

Maker: Piaget Model: 4926 E21 Dress Year: 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds and Emeralds Dial: Pavè Diamond and Emeralds Case Measurement: H 22mm x W 22mm Movement: Manual...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch

Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in PARIS, FR

Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...

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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch

Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch

$4,090

H 9.45 in D 3.15 in L 10.63 in

Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock  - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Clutches

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Rolex Wrist Watch, 31 M.M x 4.5 M.M thick 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case, 17 jewel, caliber 1600 mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. Silver Satin sunburst dial w...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds

By Cartier

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...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold

6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Off-white wool sleEveless dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
Off-white wool sleEveless dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

Off-white wool sleEveless dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white wool sleeveless dress. SILK LINING ONLY INSIDE THE TOP OF THE DRESS. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Gros-grain inside the waist with hook&eye closur...

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2010s Unknown Day Dresses

1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled & Stainless St
1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled & Stainless St

1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled & Stainless St

By Omega

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...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Longines Grand Prize Vintage Gold Filled Mesh Watch Box & Papers
Longines Grand Prize Vintage Gold Filled Mesh Watch Box & Papers

Longines Grand Prize Vintage Gold Filled Mesh Watch Box & Papers

By Longines

Located in Baltimore, MD

Longines Grand Prize Vintage Gold Filled Mesh Watch Box & Papers Metal: 10K gold filled Case: 33mm Dial: Gold Bracelet: 10K G.F. Mesh adjustable Lug width: 17mm Crystal: Acryli...

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Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag Brown Lambskin Brushed Gold Hardware Furry Coco
Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag Brown Lambskin Brushed Gold Hardware Furry Coco

Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag Brown Lambskin Brushed Gold Hardware Furry Coco

By Chanel

Located in West Chester, PA

CHANEL This Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag is of dark brown lambskin leather and beige shearling with brushed gold Hardware, featuring a mixture of signature diamond quilted lambskin...

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2010s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Cartier Tank Paris For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier tank paris you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k gold and gold — can elevate any look. Take a look at a cartier tank paris featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a single cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a cartier tank paris for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Tank Paris?

On average, a cartier tank paris at 1stDibs sells for $13,850, while they’re typically $3,250 on the low end and $47,500 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.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.