Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856 - Quartz. Tank. 18k yellow
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856 - Quartz. Tank. 18k yellow
$11,495
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 1.5 in
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Rose Gold Quartz Roman Dial - Black Leather Band Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Dumont Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 38mm Crystal
Rose Gold
$28,300Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Delices de Cartier Diamond White Gold Satin Band 3380
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Cartier Delices de Cartier diamond watch 18-karat white gold with satin strap. Accommodated with an
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Deployment Buckle and Band Leather/18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1980's. Leather and 18k Yellow Gold Cartier deployment buckle and band. Length of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Ref 4072 WSSA0018 Diamond Dial Diamond Band Case Steel Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Band Bezel: Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Bezel Dial
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color 30mm Watch With Date Indicator Crocodile Band
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Up for sale is this rare tri tone watch signed by Cartier. This is a beautiful Cartier trinity
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Chronoscaph Quartz Watch with White Band, 2424
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Steel Link Bracelet Band w/ Deployment Clasp NOTE: Some discoloration in rubber Width at Case = 20 mm
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Watch with Pink Oyster Face and Diamond Studded Bezel/Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ladies Watch with Pink Oyster Face and Diamond Studded Bezel Diamond Studded Bezel, Band
Diamond
Cartier Delices XL Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Leather Band Watch W800020 New
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Delices XL Ladies Watch Model Number: W800020 100% Authentic Brand New / Old Stock
Rose Gold
Cartier Mini Tonneau Lanieres 2592 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch with Original Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Original Burgundy Textured Leather Cartier Band w/ Original 18k Rose Gold Clasp NOTE: Band is original but
18k Gold
Cartier "Ballon Bleu" Wrist Watch in Steel Band
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
CARTIER "Ballon Bleu" Swiss wrist watch with curved case. 41mm/1.61in curved case and origianl
Steel
A Vintage Cartier Tank Allonge Wrist Watch, Alligator band
By Cartier
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Vintage Cartier Tank Allonge Wrist Watch in stainless steel case, with Alligator leather strap
Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Diamond Bezel & Band 18K Gold Watch Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Stunning Diamond Watch dates from The 1990s and Features a Diamond Bezel and Band. The Case
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856 - Quartz. Tank. 18k yellow
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856 - Quartz. Tank. 18k yellow
Cartier Diabolo 18 Karat Gold 150 Anniversary Ladies Watch 14400 Blue Band
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Watch This authentic Cartier watch is the 150th Anniversary Edition made in
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diabolo 18 Karat Gold 150 Anniversary Ladies Watch 14400 Blue Band
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Watch This authentic Cartier watch is the 150th Anniversary Edition made in
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.23 in W 0.95 in
Cartier Tank Solo Ladies Watch 3170 Quartz Stainless Steel Black Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Tank Solo Ladies Watch Model: 3170 Serial: 0514153WX This classic Cartier ladies watch is
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch on Black Strap Band
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Pasha 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch on Black Strap Band - Quartz movement. 18k
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Black Band
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Timeless Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex 18 Karat White Gold Watch with Factory Diamonds. The
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Steel Panthere Vendome Ladies Watch 3 Gold Bar
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Panthere Vendome Ladies Watch Model: 183964 Serial: 13010 This classic Cartier ladies
Steel
Cartier Lady's Stainless Steel Must De Cartier 21 Wristwatch circa 2000
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Very nice ladies round Must De Cartier 21 steel Quartz watch with original Cartier deployant band
Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Pasha Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
condition with the exception of very faint surface scratching to band Includes: Cartier watch box
Stainless Steel
Cartier 1970s Santos Dumont 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
is an ultra thin watch. And at that time this was the large size watch. WATCH BAND: Cartier lizard
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Solo 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch Large with Cartier Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
original Cartier black leather band. The watch comes with the inner red gift box, pillow, and owner's
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Cartier" Watch with after Market Diamond Bezel and Diamond Band
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-size Cartier watch, model number 84738788 with after-market diamond bezel, white dial and black
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil Tank Watch with Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in McKinney, TX
Le Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil 925 Tank Watch - 20mm Argent case - Arabic numeral markers - Black
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Tank Francaise Ladies Watch 1820 Leather Band Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Watch Model: 1820 Serial: MG230541 Quartz Movement Case is 18K
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Tank Francaise Ladies Watch 1820 Leather Band Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Watch Model: 1820 Serial: MG230541 Quartz Movement Case is 18K
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.71 in L 0.99 in
Cartier Baignoire Mini Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Ladies Watch Pink Satin Band
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Baignoire Diamond Rose Gold Watch This authentic Cartier watch has an 18K Rose gold case
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier 2442 W1529856 18 Karat Gold Leather Band Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Reference Number: 2442 W1529856 Model: Tank Louis Cartier Year: 2005 Case Material
Cartier Retro Gold Concealed Dial Backwinder Wristwatch with Alligator Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
green alligator band, in 18k. Cartier, France. Dimensions of timepiece including lugs: 1 5/16 x 5/8 in.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ref 2998 Ballon Bleu 42mm 18K Yellow Gold Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2998 Model: Ballon Bleu Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Brown
Sold
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Panthère de Cartier Ladies Watch, Double Diamond Face, Vintage, 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Manhasset, NY
, the case measures 22mm in square, and the gold Cartier link band complements the watch’s refined
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cartier Baignoire Watch "Maxi Oval" Collection, Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare yellow gold Cartier watch "Maxi Oval" collection from the Baignoire collection, on a leather
18k Gold
Cartier Ceinture Women's 18k Tri-Gold Quartz Watch w/ Original Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cobalt Blue Hands (M + H) 20 mm Wide 20 mm Long Original Black Leather Cartier Band NOTE: Band shows some
Must de Cartier Vermeil Women's Hand-Winding Watch with Aftermarket Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Numerals & Cobalt Blue Hands (M + H) Labeled "must de Cartier / SWISS" 15 mm Wide 17 mm Long Black Leather
Vermeil
Cartier Santos 100 Ref 2878 Stainless Steel, Leather Band Watch 'Y-26'
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Brand: Cartier Model Name
Must de Cartier Women's Vermeil Quartz Tank Watch w/ Lemon Dial Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Must de Cartier Women's Vermeil Quartz Tank Watch w/ Lemon Dial Leather Band Model: Must de
Vermeil
Cartier Men's Santos 100 XL Diamond Watch with Original Leather Band with Box
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning Custom Cartier Santos 100 XL (Ref# 2656) with Fine Set Diamond Case, Bezel, and Deployment
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere De Cartier 1120 with Band and White Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Reference #:1120. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Cartier Pasha C 2324 Stainless Steel Watch in Box
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
of the watch reads, "CARTIER" and "AUTOMATIC". The watch band is steel and fastens shut at a folded
Stainless Steel
Cartier Must 21 2413 With 7.0 Band & White Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. Cartier Calibre De Cartier Ladies Watch. Comes with a watch presentation box, 1 year warranty, appraisal
Cartier Panthere De Cartier 187957 w/ 7 mm Band, Yellow-Gold Bezel & Off-White D
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Reference #:187957. Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Mens Automatic Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee 2319 With 6.5 in. Band & Silver Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
/ 100 feet. Functions: hours, minutes/Date. Luxury watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Cartier Santos
Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 3.25 - 45
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
", Width 0.15", Depth 0" Designer: Cartier Model: Love Wedding Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Exterior Material
Rose Gold
Cartier Pasha 2377 with Band and Silver Dial Certified Pre-Owned
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Pasha Reference #:2377. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Cartier Santos 100 W20121U2 With 8 mm Band, Rubber Bezel & Silver Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Santos 100 Reference #:W20121U2. 2656 Mens Automatic Watch Silver Dial Stainless Steel 39mm
Cartier Must 21 3121108 with Band, Yellow-Gold Bezel and Yellow Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:3121108. quartz. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty
Cartier Tank Francaise 2301 with Band, Stainless-Steel Bezel and White Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Reference #:2301. quartz. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Cartier Santos Dumont 1576 with Band and White Dial Certified Pre-Owned
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Santos Galbee Reference #:2823. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts
Cartier Must 21 1340 With 6 in. Band, Stainless-Steel Bezel & Silver Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:1340. Cartier 21Must De 1340 Womens Quartz Watch Silver Dial Stainless
Must de Cartier Vermiel Round Quartz Watch with Original Burgundy Dial and Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
w/ Gold Hands (M + H) 20 mm in Diameter Red Burgundy Leather Original Cartier Band & Gold-Plated
Vermeil
Must de Cartier Women's Round Vermiel Quartz Watch with Box and Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
/ Black Roman Numerals and Cobalt Blue Hands (M + H) 21 mm in Diameter Brown Leather Aftermarket Band w
Vermeil
CARTIER Baignoire Ladies White Gold Satin Band Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Lakewood, NJ
The familiar ellipse shape, the Baignoire watch is the essence of Cartier style. Baignoire watch
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Roadster 2510 With 7.5 in. Band & Silver Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
/ 330 feet. Cartier Roadster Large Men's Watch. Comes with a Original Cartier Papers, watch presentation
Certified Cartier Santos Galbee 2319 with Band and Silver Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
/ 100 feet. Functions: hours, minutes/Date. Luxury watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Cartier Santos
Cartier Must 21 3121108 With 7.5 in. Band & Yellow Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
hands Band: Brown lizard Cartier signed strap with tang buckle Crystal: Acrylic Swiss Made. Comes with a
Cartier Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Wristwatch with Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Numerals and Cobalt Blue Hands (M + H) Sapphire Crystal 24 mm Wide 20 mm Long Original Leather Band w
18k Gold
Cartier Must 21 2413 with Band, Gold-Tone Bezel and White Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #:2413. quartz. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 14.40 grams Measurements: 16.5mm (0.65") in diameter across the hoop, 9.5mm(0.37") in width ...
Diamond, White Gold
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Chanel S/S1995 Barbie Pink 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
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 ...
$5,213
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
Hermés Kelly Sellier 25cm Rose Pourpre Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A spectacular Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Sellier style in Rose Pourpre leather. The Rose Pourpre leather is complemented with palladium hardware and...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
UNWORN Iconic Chanel 1996 Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true icon designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel AW 1996 collection Golden metallic jacket 3D structure Golden buttons in front and on sleeves with CC logo Fully lined with beige CC...
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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