$7,195
H 1.23 in W 0.91 in Dm 0.91 in
Cartier Tank Anglaise 31mm Silver Dial 18K Rose Steel Watch W5310036
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
timekeeping and low maintenance. The watch is complemented by a Two Tone steel bracelet with 18K rose gold
Stainless Steel
$5,900
W 0.99 in L 0.99 in
Vintage Cartier Santos Octagon 0907 Two-Tone Automatic White Roman Dial 25mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Mechanically, the watch is running strong after passing our test bench. The Daily Two Tone Essential This is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This classic tank style watch was patterned after the original "Tank Watch" by Cartier. Zenith
Vintage Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold 37055 Manual Two-Tone Dial 24x36mm
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
The vertical two-tone This Baume & Mercier Reference 37055 is a sharp departure from the
Yellow Gold
$2,760
H 0.99 in W 0.83 in
Omega Ladies Constellation Manhattan 18K Gold, Steel & Factory Set Diamond Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
test of time. It stands alongside the Piaget Polo, the revived Cartier Tank Watch, the Movado Museum
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 2301 W51007Q4 Womens Quartz Watch 18k Two Tone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise 2301 W51007Q4 Womens Quartz Watch 18k Two Tone 25mm
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Française Model W1006Q4 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Charming and timeless. This beautiful Cartier Tank Française is in gorgeous condition. This watch
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Française Model W51005Q403 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Charming and timeless. This beautiful Cartier Tank Française is in gorgeous condition. This watch
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 2384 Mother of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise 2384 Ladies Watch. 20mm Stainless Steel case. Pink mother of pearl dial
Cartier Tank Americaine Ref. 1713 White Gold with Diamonds Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model Name: Tank Americaine Model Number: 1713 Movement: Quartz Case Dimensions: 18
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise W51007Q4 Ladies Pre-Owned
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful Cartier Tank Francaise features a stainless steel square style case, and a two-tone
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 2301 Two-Tone Midsize Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise 2301 Watch. 25mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Off-White dial with
Sold
H 0.32 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.11 in
Cartier Tank Francaise 2302 Two-Tone Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch W51005Q4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Tank Francaise 2302 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
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 2300 Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise 2300 Ladies Watch. 20mm Stainless steel case. Stainless steel smooth bezel
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
Cartier Tank Française Ladies 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
1998 Ladies Cartier Tank Française Wrist Watch - 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel Features
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Two-Tone Steel and Gold Tank Francaise Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
numerals; date at 6 o'clock. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet with deployant buckle
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Plaque Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Plaque Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold plated sterling
Cartier Tank Francaise W51008Q3 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise W51008Q3 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 128168 PRIMARY DETAILS
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Gold White Roman Dial Ladies Quartz Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Gold White Roman Dial Ladies Quartz Watch W51007Q4. This
CARTIER Yellow Gold Tank Obus Privee Collection Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome 18k yellow gold Cartier Tank Obus wristwatch from the "Privee Collection". This beautiful
18k Gold
Omega Ladies Constellation Manhattan Mini Watch - 18K Gold & Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
test of time. It stands alongside the Piaget Polo, the revived Cartier Tank Watch, the Movado Museum
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Two-Tone Chronoflex Watch 2303
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE TWO TONE CHRONOFLEX WATCH 2303 -Condition: Mint -Movement: Quartz -Case
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise W51012Q4 Two Tone Midsize Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise W51012Q4 / 2465 Watch. 25mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel bezel
Cartier Tank Francaise Two Tone Ladies Watch 2384 #20815
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Watch Model: 2384 Serial: 46523100 This Cartier Tank Francaise
Steel
Cartier Tank Anglaise Two-Tone Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 30mm Crystal: Scratch
18k Gold, 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 Tank Francaise WSTA0005 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise WSTA0005 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 129215 PRIMARY DETAILS
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante 2386 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Basculante 2386 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 125375 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand
Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise W50012S3 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise W50012S3 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 115848 PRIMARY DETAILS
White Gold
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H 1.19 in W 0.99 in Dm 0.99 in
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Steel W51012Q4 Box Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Tank Française Medium (ref. W51012Q4) is a classic two-tone execution of Cartier’s most
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
OMEGA CONSTELLATION Ladies 18K Gold, SS & Factory Diamond Watch - Minty
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
revived Cartier Tank Watch, the Movado Museum Watch collection, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.99 in W 0.83 in
Omega Ladies Constellation Manhattan Bracelet Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
test of time. It stands alongside the Piaget Polo, the revived Cartier Tank Watch, the Movado Museum
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Two Tone Cartier Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Estate Cartier Watch Ladies Two Tone Good Condition
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Two-Tone Ladies Watch W2TA0003
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Two Tone Ladies Watch W2TA0003. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Two Tone Ladies Watch W2TA0003
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Two Tone Ladies Watch W2TA0003. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Two Tone Ladies Watch W51007Q4. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Cartier Tank Francaise 2384 Two-Tone Small Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise 2384 Ladies Watch. 20 x 24mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel and Gold Tank Francaise Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
Cartier Tank Francaise two-tone watch. Stainless steel and yellow gold, quartz movement, cabochon
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Small Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise Two Tone Gold .Quartz movement .Circa :2012.Swiss made . Excellent
Cartier Ladies White and Yellow Gold Enamel Tank Allongee Mini Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
;. The Watch is on a Handmade Strap & Original Two Tone Deployment Buckle.
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Date Ref.2302 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
provides a nice square casing measuring to 28 mm. The two-tones of the watch gives it a perfect look for
Yellow Gold, Steel
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hermes New Clic H Rose Flamingo Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermes Clic Clac H, narrow bracelet, in rose flamingo enamel with gold-plated hardware. Size PM, new in unworn condition, comes with velvet pouch.
Gold Plate
Benrus 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Dress Watch with Original Dial 1950's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CAL...
Unavailable|$1,500
Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOV...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Mid Size Unisex Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Francaise, Reference 2465 Mid Size Wrist Watch, 25 x 20 M.M. Stainless Steel Water Resistant Case. Quartz Movement, Silvered White Dial with Black Roman Numer...
Steel
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Gold-filled
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
$13,247
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
E. Gubelin 18 Karat, Two-Tone Rose and White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch ca 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin / Lucerne STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Two Tone METAL: 18Kt Rose and White Gold CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels High Grade ...
Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
By Tissot
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
Steel
Girard Perregaux 18Kt. Yellow Gold Campaign Style from W. W. 1
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 3...
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion. Boasting an impressi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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