Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Must Silver Quartz Watch Green Strap
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An iconic Cartier Tank Must watch featuring the timeless rectangular Tank case design paired with a
Silver
Cartier Large Steel Tank Must Watch Green Watch Ref. WSTA0056
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Large Steel Tank Must Watch Green Watch Ref. WSTA0056 - Quartz movement. Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Watch Green 2021 Limited Edition New w/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Cartier Limited Edition iconic Tank Must De Cartier quartz watch. From its
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Classic Tank Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Classic Tank wrist watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K yellow Gold Water Resistant case
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Wood Cased Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Tank Watch. 33 X 25 MM Gold Plate Case with Mahogany Wood Sides. 17 Jewel
Gold Plate
Cartier Vermeil Diamond set Quartz Ladies Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier, Must de Cartier Classic Tank Watch 28 X 20 MM mid size Vermeil Gold Plate on
Diamond, Vermeil
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank C91006 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
🌿 Must de Cartier Tank C91006 Gold Vermeil 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage Ladies Watch 💫
Gold Plate, Base Metal
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch 45 MM 18K Yellow Gold Water resistant Case, Mechanical
18k Gold
Cartier yellow Gold Cristallor Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Cristallor 18K Yellow Gold Wrist watch, 34 X 27 MM 2 piece water resistant
18k Gold
Cartier stainless steel Tank Anglaise Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Anglaise Wrist Watch 39 X 29 MM water resistant 9.5 MM thick Case. 3/4 inch
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Classic Tank Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Classic Tank Wrist watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K yellow Gold case, 17 Manual wind
18k Gold
Cartier ladies White Gold Tank American Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank American Ladies Wrist watch, 35 MM in length and 19 MM wide 18K White Gold
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier 18K yellow Gold Tank Francaise ladies Wrist watch, 25 X 20 MM water Resistant
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Classic Tank Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Ladies Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 27 X 20 MM 18K yellow Gold case. Manual wind
18k Gold
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Tank American Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2482
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 reference 2482 Cartier Classic 18k Yellow Gold Tank American Ladies Wrist watch
18k Gold
Cartier Gold Plate Wood Case and Dial Tank Mechanical Wristwatch, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Tank Watch. An exceptional condition one owner watch, safety deposit box kept
Gold Plate
Cartier Classic Louis Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18K Yellow Gold "Louis Cartier Tank" Wrist Watch. 30 X 24MM Water resistant
18k Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Classic Vermeil tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier must de Cartier Classic Tank watch in a Vermeil / Gold Plated Sterling silver
Vermeil
Cartier Yellow Gold Classic Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Classic Tank wrist Watch from the Tank Solo Collection, 30.5 X 24 MM 18K Yellow
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Vermeil Classic Quartz Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, Gold Plate on Sterling Silver "Vermeil" case measuring
Vermeil
Cartier Vermeil Must De Cartier, classic Tank Quartz Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Must De Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 MM Vermeil, Gold Plate
Vermeil
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K Yellow Gold Water Resistant case, Mechanical
18k Gold
Cartier Must de Tank ref. 2415 Watch On Green/Black Leather With Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
captures the timeless essence of the Cartier Tank collection. The watch features a 925 silver case with 18K
Silver
Cartier Gold Ladies Tank Mechanical Watch on Tri Color Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Ladies Tank Watch on a Tri Color Gold Cartier bracelet. 25 X 23 MM 18K Yellow
18k Gold
Cartier Vermeil Tank Louis Cartier Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Must De Cartier, Tank Louis Cartier, 34 X 25 MM Vermeil, Gold plate on
Vermeil
Cartier Vermeil must de cartier Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier, Must De Cartier Vermeil Wrist Watch 30 MM X 24 MM Water resistant 2 Piece
Vermeil
Cartier Classic Louis Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K yellow Gold Classic Tank Watch, 30 X 24 MM water resistant case, quartz
18k Gold
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
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Ladies Tank Wrist watch, 18K yellow Gold 26 X 19 MM Water Resistant case
18k Gold
Cartier Classic Vermeil Tank Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Must de Cartier Classic Tank Wrist watch. 30 X 24 MM Vermeil, Gold Plate On
Vermeil
Cartier Vermeil Must de Cartier Classic Tank Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1988 Cartier Must De Cartier Standard Size Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 24 MM Vermeil
Vermeil
Cartier Ladies Must De Cartier Classic Vermeil Quartz Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Must De Cartier collection Classic Ladies Tank Wrist Watch, 28 X 20 Vermeil
Vermeil
Cartier Vermeil Diamond Set Tank Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Gold Plated, Vermeil Classic Tank Watch with Diamond set case, measuring 28 X 20
Diamond, Vermeil
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch, 18K White Gold 45 X 26 MM Water Resistant case
18k Gold
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 Vermeil Lady's Must de Cartier Mid Size Tank Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier mid size Tank Watch, Vermeil, Gold plate on Sterling Silver case measuring
Vermeil
Cartier Vermeil Must de Cartier Classic Tank Quartz Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Must De Cartier Standard Size Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 24 MM Vermeil
Vermeil
Cartier White Gold Ladies Tank American Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Ladies 18K White Gold Tank American Wrist watch. 35 X 19 MM Water Resistant Case
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank American Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Ladies 18K White Gold Tank American Wrist watch. 35 X 19 MM Water Resistant Case
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Francaise Collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 X 20 MM Water Resistant Case
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Francaise Collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 X 20 MM Water Resistant Case
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Large Tank Solo Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2008 Cartier Tank Solo wrist watch, 34 X 27 MM Stainless Steel water resistant case. Quartz
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Vermeil Diamond Set Tank Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier, Must De Cartier Classic Ladies Tank Wrist Watch, 28 X 20 MM Vermeil ( Gold
Diamond, Vermeil
Cartier Classic Tank Vermeil Diamond Case Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank Vermeil Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 MM Gold Plate on sterling Case, Custom set
Diamond, Vermeil
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank Francaise Collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 X 20 MM Water Resistant Case
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank Francaise Collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 X 20 MM Water Resistant Case
Stainless Steel
Cartier Lady's White Gold Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank Francaise,18K White Gold 24 X 20 MM water resistant case.Factory Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Lady's Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank Francaise Wrist watch, 24 X 20 Stainless Steel water resistant Case, Quartz
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Diamond Tank Divan Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2013 Cartier Tank Divan, 31 X 26 MM Stainless Steel, Water Resistant case. Quartz Movement
Diamond, 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 Solo Mid Size Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Mid Size Tank Solo Wrist watch, 30 X 24 MM Stainless Steel Water Resistant Case
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 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 Stainless Steel Tank Solo Mid Size Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Tank Solo Wristwatch, 30 X 24 MM Stainless Steel Water Resistant Case. Quartz
Stainless Steel
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Tank American Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2482
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 reference 2482 Cartier Classic 18k Yellow Gold Tank American Ladies Wrist watch
18k Gold
Cartier Lady's Stainless Steel Tank Divan Diamond Pave Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Divan, 31 X 25 MM Stainless Steel Water Resistant case. Set with 2 Carats
Diamond, Stainless Steel
TIFFANY & Co. Somerset 18K Gold 17.5mm Wide Mesh Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Somerset 18K Gold 17.5mm Wide Mesh Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 47.20 grams Diameter: 62mm(2.44") x 60mm(2.36") in diameter across the bangle In...
18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Octagonal Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1932
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Hallmarked London 1932 Elevate your accessory collection with this stunning vintage signet ring, crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold. T...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Round 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Inner circumstances 13.25 inches Marked: Tiffany & Co. 750
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$439,000
W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$375,000
W 0.37 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
5.34 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite Oval Loose Gem AGL Certified – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra-Fine Rare Brazilian Alexandrite Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents an extraordinary treasure: a 5.34 carat Brazilian Ale...
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
22 Karat Gold Necklace Chain Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This Classical Etruscan and or Roman style, is woven chain in 22 karat gold with finials ornemented with granulation and is truly timeless. It can be worn ornamented with pendants or...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,619
H 1.11 in W 0.95 in
1970's Van Cleef and Arpels VCA by Piaget Rare Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
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...
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont 2649 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Full Set!
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier Santos Dumont 2649 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Full Set! collectors Watch Model: Santos Dumont Ref number: 2649 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Case : 18 kt. yellow Gold 35 ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum Gold Ingot & Diamond 18KT Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Very Elegant! Corum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ingot and Diamond Petite watch with new Alligator Band. Watch measures 21.00 m.m. (7/8″) x 14.00 m.m. ( 1/2″ ) x 5.00 m.m. (3/16″). ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,500
W 1.5 in L 2.19 in
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.44 in D 0.26 in L 6.5 in
Art Deco Floral Filagree Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Sapphire Band
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco platinum top on 18k gold watch accented with diamonds and sapphires, circa 1920. The filagree rectangular elongated 3 piece case has geometric triangles design and on the lu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Audemars Piguet by J.E. Caldwell Ladies Platinum Diamond Manual Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco lady's platinum diamond wristwatch by J.E. Caldwell. The original dial with black Roman numerals is signed "J.E. Caldwell " and has a border of round old cut diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Garnet Diamond Brooch, 4.50 cts
Located in Dallas, TX
Purchased from famed Macklowe Gallery in 2009 for $15,000, this timeless treasure is as lovely now as it was then! In sterling silver over 14 karat yellow gold, with cabochon-cut ga...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
26Ct GIA Certified Fancy Deep Brown Orange Diamond !
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
✨ For Sale: Exquisite GIA Certified 26.44 ct Fancy Deep Brown-Orange Diamond✨ Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 26.44-carat Fancy Deep Brown-Orange diamond, certifi...
Diamond
$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 Chronograph Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Stuart gold posy Band ring "Vertue passeth riches"
Located in London, GB
Stuart gold posy ring 'Vertue passeth riches'. A smoothly conforming shallow D-shape band, engraved to the interior in florid italic script '* Vertue passeth riches x', approximately...
Yellow 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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