Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920052 XL Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920052 / 3109 Mens Watch. 44mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel bezel
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920052 XL Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920052 / 3109 Mens Watch. 44mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel bezel
Cartier Roadster GMT XL 42mm - Vintage Men's Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
watch comes fitted to its original stainless steel bracelet with original Cartier folding clasp and
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Skeleton Mechanical Black Steel Case Watch WHSA0033
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
: Original Box, Original Papers Gender: Men's Watch/Unisex Location: United States of America Movement
Steel
Vintage Cartier Rondo Round Ref 1920-1 90s Automatic White Roman Numeral Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
bezel and screws. Time and quickset date function at 3 a clock. Blue hands and second hand. Matching
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Large Date Second Time-Zone Watch W1556220
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
. This is a pre-owned Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Big Date 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch W1556220 presented in
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Calibre W7100007 Brown Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Calibre W7100007 / 3300 Mens Watch. 42mm 18K rose gold case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Brown
Cartier Pasha De Cartier Stainless Steel Men’s 2324
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in-house and is
Stainless Steel
Cartier Drive De Cartier Rose Gold Watch WGN0005
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
dial, with blued steel sword shaped hands and Cartier’s own hidden signature at VII. The watch is
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Men's W6206018
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
- 19mm/At Buckle - 17mm Warranty: This second-hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in-house and
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster GMT Stainless Steel Men’s W62032x6 or 2722
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Case - 20mm/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty: This second-hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha De Cartier GMT Power Reserve 18k Yellow Gold Mens 2395 or W3014456
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Case - 20mm/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in
Cartier Roadster XL Steel Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Watch W62007X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Roadster XL 43mm Steel Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Watch W62007X6. This
Mens Midsize Cartier Panthere Quartz 18k Gold & SS 1990s Swiss JAC11
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, measures 18.5cm with the watch, in excellent condition. A luxury classic, Men's 18k gold and ss Cartier
18k Gold
Cartier Calibre Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Rose Gold Men’s 3389 or W7100039
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Width: At Case - 24mm/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty: This second hand Cartier watch has been fully
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha De Cartier Anniversary 9601
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Buckle - 18mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered
Cartier Roadster 2675
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
- 15mm/At Buckle - 15mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in-house and
Cartier Roadster W62031Y4
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
up to 16cm Strap Width: At Case - 19mm/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920046
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: At Case - 18mm/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in
Cartier Tank Francaise W51005Q4
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Adjustable up to 17cm Strap Width: At Case - 13mm/At Buckle - 10mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch
Cartier Tank Louis 1140
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
/At Buckle - 15mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in-house and is
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920032
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: At Case - 20mm/At Buckle - 20mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in
Cartier Santos Ronde 10292
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
up to 18cm Strap Width: At Case - 16mm/At Buckle - 14mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has
Cartier Santos de Cartier Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold W2SA0006
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in house and is covered by the balance of the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Stainless Steel W6701010
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: At Case - 22mm/At Buckle - 17mm Warranty: This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in
Stainless Steel
Cartier Calibre Stainless Steel W7100057
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Width: At Case - 23mm/At Buckle - 20mm Warranty: This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex W51001Q3
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
- 19mm/At Buckle - 19mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in-house and
Cartier Must De 21 W1020010
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Case - 20mm/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in
Cartier Roadster Extra Large W62021Y3
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Strap Width: At Case - 20mm/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully
Cartier Ronde Solo Extra Large W6701011
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: At Case - 23mm/At Buckle - 22mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in
Cartier Roadster Extra Large Stainless Steel 2618
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
/At Buckle - 18mm Warranty This second hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in-house and is
Stainless Steel
Tank MC Watch, Large Model, Steel, Leather W5330003
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
. BRAND Cartier SERIES: Tank GENDER: Men's MODEL:W5330003 WATCH LABEL: Swiss Made MOVEMENT: Automatic
Blue Sapphire, Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold 2740 OR W20090X8
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
hand Cartier watch has been fully inspected in house and is covered by the 24 months Xupes warranty
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Automatic 2-Row Diamonds Bezel Silver Dial Ref 3001
By Cartier
Located in București, București
the watch. They offer the smooth movement of the second hand and the convenience of not having to wind
Diamond
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Night & Day Mens Watch, 270.8.54 - Stainless Steel
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
. JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO NIGHT & DAY Mens Watch, 270.8.54 - Stainless Steel Beautiful Condition with
Stainless Steel
1969 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
of some of the modern Rolex watches. Its silver pearl dial with the watch's steel case, hands, and
Stainless Steel
1957 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Midsize Cushion Hourglass Watch, Ref. 2413
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1957 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Midsize Cushion Hourglass Watch, Ref. 2413 - 18K
18k Gold
1944 Universal Geneve Aero-Compax Mens Vintage WWII Era Aviator's Watch - SS
By Universal Genève
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1944 UNIVERSAL GENEVE AERO-COMPAX Mens Vintage WWII Era Aviator's Watch - Stainless Steel A Very Fine
Stainless Steel
1959 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic with Tiffany Blue Dial - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1959 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic with Tiffany Blue Dial - Stainless Steel Gorgeous
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.54 in W 1.3 in
1960's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Ref. 3468 Dress Watch - White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1960's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Handwound Ref. 3468 Dress Watch - 18K White
White Gold
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1973 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch
Stainless Steel
Piaget Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K Gold & Factory Piaget Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
this watch its engine would make most men's watches jealous. It is all-original down to its four tiny
18k Gold
Omega Ladies Constellation Quadra Large Size Watch - Stainless Steel & Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
mini. Its 19mm bracelet width is like a wide bracelet, the width of bands of mens watches. The Quadra
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.3 in
c. 1968 Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Watch 18K Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. c. 1968 VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Patrimony "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Watch - 18K Gold
18k Gold
1958 IWC Vintage Mens Watch with Semi-Bombe Lugs, Cal. 853 Automatic
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1958 IWC Vintage Mens Watch with Semi-Bombe Lugs, Cal. 853 Automatic
Stainless Steel
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 Mens Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 Mens Watch - 18K Gold One of the Most Classic Pateks
18k Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier WSSA0009 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: WSSA0009 Age: 15-09-2017 Gender: Men Complete With: Cartier Box, Manuals, Case Protector, Spare
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W31085M7
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha 42mm Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W31085M7. Automatic self-winding chronograph
Steel
Cartier Roadster 2510 Men Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Warranty: 24 Months Comprehensive Notes: Warranty This second hand watch has been fully
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthère 887968 Men's Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Manufacturers Specifications Warranty: 24 Months Comprehensive Warranty This second hand watch has been fully
Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W31089M7
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W31089M7. Automatic self-winding chronograph
Steel
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W31089M7
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W31089M7. Automatic self-winding chronograph
Steel
Cartier Pasha Chronograph Yellow Gold Mens Watch 2111
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha Chronograph Yellow Gold Mens Watch 2111. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement
Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier WGSA0011 or 4071 Men's Rose Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Notes: Warranty This second hand watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24
Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Guilloché Silver Dial Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, 42 mm, mechanical movement with automatic winding in excellent
Blue Sapphire
Cartier Must de Cartier 0 71822 Men Gold Plated 0 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 71822 Age: 32123 Gender: Men Complete With: Cartier Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Cream Roman
18k Gold, Gold Plate
Cartier Pasha 0 2790 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
This second hand watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24 months Xupes warranty
PVD-Coated, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Americaine 1713 Men White Gold 0 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 1713 Age: 2000 Gender: Men Complete With: Cartier Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Case
White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise 1840 Men Yellow Gold 0 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Comprehensive Warranty This second hand watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee 592 Men's Yellow Gold Large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
second hand watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24 months Xupes warranty
Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster W62041V3 or 2510 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
second hand watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24 months Xupes warranty
Stainless Steel
Cartier Gondole Jumbo Paris 81720400 Men's Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Water Warranty: Balance Manufacturers Notes: 0 Warranty This second hand watch has been fully
Yellow Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...
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
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
Unavailable|$264,821
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Hermes limited edition Kelly 20 Pluch "Teddy" is a stunning creation, crafted in Gris Caillou Grizzly and Etoupe Swift leather, complimented by Mouton Merinos (Sh...
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...
Tom Ford F/W 2013 Over-the-knee Boots with 2-D Flower Embroidery Size 37 - US 7
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford Over-the-knee Boots with 2-D Flower Embroidery F/W 2013 Runway collection Italian size 37 - US 7 Peep-toe, Pull-on style, 2D floral embroidered suede. Striped dyed Goat fur...
$960,000Sale Price|20% Off
PLATINUM AWARD EYE CLEAN GRS Certified 6 Carat BURMA NO HEAT RUBY Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
🔥 EXCEPTIONAL GRS-CERTIFIED 6 CARAT BURMA NO HEAT RUBY RING 🔥 Presenting a rare and investment-grade 6.00-carat Burma Ruby, GRS-certified, NO HEAT, and awarded the PLATINUM AWARD f...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Diamond and Mother of Pearl 'Happy Sport' Chronograph Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Mother- of-Pearl 'Happy Sport' Chronograph Wristwatch, Chopard The circular dial embellished with mother-of-pearl, framed by round diamonds, featuring free-floating colle...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$12,920
H 3.3 in W 4 in L 8.5 in
Chanel Case Clutch Box Rare Vanity Minaudière Mini Trunk Jewelry Deep Green
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vanity Clutch Minaudière Mini Trunk Jewelry Box 1994 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Gold-tone hardware, Metallic green patent leather quilted CC vanity handbag Diamond quilted fi...
Lady's White Gold And Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Art Déco, 1920 ca. Lenght: 16.5 cm Weight: 25.83 gr. Material: white gold, diamonds and sapphire. The rectangular dial with Arabic numbers and arrow hour markers to a broad...
Diamond, Sapphire, White 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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