Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Leather Strap W20073X8 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Leather Strap W20073X8 Watch This Cartier Santos W20073X8 Watch
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold 33mm Custom Diamond Watch Brown Leather Strap #2879
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold 33mm Custom Diamond Watch Brown Leather Strap #2879 This watch comes
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Jumbo 18K and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Santos 100, Reference 2656 Wrist Watch, 36 X 39 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 38mm White Dial Stainless Steel Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2656 Serial: 5192**** Model: Cartier Santos 100 XL Case Material
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos-100 XL W20073X8 Stainless steel Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos-100 W20073X8 / 2656 Mens Watch. 38mm stainless steel case with stainless steel fixed
$14,624 / item
Dm 1.3 in
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel & White Rubber Watch Rose Gold Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Staniless Steel 33mm Diamond Watch White Rubber Strap Rose Gold Bezel #2878
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Skeleton Mechanical Black Steel Case Watch WHSA0033
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Santos watches skeleton, large model, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding, caliber
Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Palladium Men's Watch Manual W2020018
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
m (10 ATM) Model: Santos 100 Display: Analog Serial Number: W2020018 Watch Shape: Rectangle Year of
Palladium
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic 2656
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: Santos 100 Display: Analog Serial Number: 2656 Watch Shape: Round Year of Manufacture: Not Specified
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Medium Silver Roman Dial Steel Women's Watch WM501751
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Watch, Ref. W20073X8. Automatic movement. Stainless steel 36mm
Cartier Santos 100 18 Karat Rose Gold Women's Watch Automatic W20108Y1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
(10 ATM) Model: Santos 100 Display: Analog Serial Number: W20108Y1 Watch Shape: Square Year of
18k Gold
Cartier Santos 100 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 2857
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 100 m (10 ATM) Model: Santos 100 Display: Analog Serial Number: 2857 Watch Shape: Square Year of
18k Gold
Cartier Santos 100 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Automatic Ladies Watch WM50450M
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Resistance Rating: 50 m (5 ATM) Model: Santos 100 Display: Analog Serial Number: WM50450M Watch Shape
Men's Stainless Steel Cartier Santos Roadster with a Black Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Mens stainless steel watch with a black leather strap. 35.6 mm case with
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Large "100th Anniversary", Black Dial, Rose Gold Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Movement Type: Automatic Movement/Caliber: Calibre 049 Power Reserve: 42 h
Cartier Santos 100 WSSA0006 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens large Santos 100 Carbon wristwatch by Cartier. Featuring a black dial with roman numerals, a
Other
Cartier Santos 100 XL Watch 2656
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier Santos 100 XL Watch, reference number 2656, is bold, colorful, and impossible to ignore
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos-100 W20073X8 / 2656 Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos-100 W20073X8 Mens Watch. 38mm stainless steel case with stainless steel fixed bezel
Cartier Santos 100 ladies W20122U2 or 2878 watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
MOVEMENT Automatic CASE Stainless Steel DIAL White with Roman numerals BRACELET White Rubber STRAP
Stainless Steel
CARTIER stainless steel & 18k Rose Gold SANTOS 100 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Zürich, CH
Cartier 'Santos 100' watch in stainless steel with 18ct rose gold detail and white dial. Bronze
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
black Cartier leather strap and an original stainless steel double-folding clasp. In excellent
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
a brown Cartier leather strap set with an original stainless steel and yellow gold folding clasp
Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos XL 100 Steel Automatic Men's Watch W20073X8 2656
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos XL 100 Steel Automatic Men's Watch W20073X8 2656 - Automatic winding. Stainless
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740 - Automatic winding chronograph with
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch 2740
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch 2740 - Automatic winding
Cartier Santos-100, 265 6 Men's XL Watch Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 mens watch. 38MM stainless steel square case with stainless steel bezel
Cartier Santos-100, 265 6 Men's XL Watch Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 mens watch. 38MM stainless steel square case with stainless steel bezel
Cartier Santos 100 Yellow Gold 2880
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 33mm Cartier Santos 100 wristwatch in yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel 2878
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5299 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos 100 Model Reference: 2878 Age: Circa 2000's
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos-100 XL W20073X8 Stainless steel Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos-100 W20073X8 / 2656 Mens Watch. 38mm stainless steel case with stainless steel fixed
Cartier Santos 100 Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch W20107X7
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The band is Never used. Watch is in excellent condition Near to mint. Brand: Cartier Type
Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 W20072X7
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
a brown Cartier leather strap set with an original stainless steel and yellow gold folding clasp
Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph 2740
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel Santos 100 XL wristwatch. Features a silver dial with roman numerals, a date
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold & Steel Automatic Unisex Watch W20107X7 2878
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold & Steel Automatic Unisex Watch W20107X7 2878 - Automatic winding
Rose Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1- Automatic winding. 18K Rose Gold
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1- Automatic winding. 18K Rose Gold
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740 W2020005
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740 - Automatic winding chronograph with
Cartier Santos 100 Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch W20091X7
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Santos 100 Men's Automatic Watch W20091X7. The leather band of this watch is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch W20090X8
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Automatic Watch W20090X8. The leather
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel White Roman Dial Automatic Mens Watch W20073X8
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Santos 100 XL 38mm Stainless Steel White Roman Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sword sweeping hands Band: Cartier black leather strap, integrated butterfly clasp Serial #: 1546XXX
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 18k Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Midsize Watch W20107X7
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Brand Cartier Series Santos
Cartier Santos 100 Ceramic Unisex 2878, 2011
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Ceramic Dial: Black Roman Bracelet: Black Nylon Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm Strap Width: At Case
Cartier Santos Watch Steel & Diamonds W4SA0005
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Discover this pre-owned version of the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium (Ref. W4SA0005), a
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Santos 100 Men's Watch W20072X7 2656
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Santos 100 Men's Watch W20072X7 2656 - Automatic
Cartier Titanium and Rose Gold Santos 100 Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 extra large titanium and 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, Ref. W2020004
Cartier Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Santos 100 Men's Watch W20072X7
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Santos 100 Men's Watch W20072X7 - Automatic. Stainless
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos 100 Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Automatic CASE Stainless Steel DIAL White with Roman numerals BRACELET White Rubber STRAP LENGTH
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Model 2740
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Men's Watch 2740 - Automatic winding chronograph with date
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos 100 Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 Two-tone Men's Watch - Automatic. Stainless steel with 18K Yellow Gold bezel
Cartier Palladium Santos 100 Skeleton XL Manual winding Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos 100 Skeleton XL Men's Watch - Manual winding; Sapphire crystal. Palladium ( 46.5 mm
CARTIER Stainless Steel Santos 100 Chronograph Wristwatch circa 2000s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless steel Cartier Santos 100 three-register chronograph wristwatch, automatic movement
Stainless Steel
Cartier rose gold Santos 100 Black Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier man's Santos 100 with 18K rose gold head (38 by 51 mm. lug end to lug end). Black rubber
Cartier Ltd Ed Falcon D Art Santos 100 Gents Gold Enamel Dial Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition Falcon D'Art Santos 100 Gents Wristwatch, enamel dial emblazoned
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos 100 XL 38mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 3774
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Santos 100 Model Number: 3774 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Small Model W2SA0012
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1816 Brand Cartier Model No. W2SA0012 Retail Price £5,400 incl. VAT / $5,600 / €6 100 incl
Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Titanium Stainless Steel Santos 100 Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, screw-down faceted spinel crown, water resistant to 100 meters Band: black fabric strap with deployment
Stainless Steel, Titanium
Cartier Santos 100 Ref 2656 Wristwatch, XL Version, Stainless Steel.
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Cartier Santos 100 reference 2656 is the XL version featuring a 38mm x 51mm stainless steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Steel Gray Dial Automatic Mens Watch WSSA0037
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Cartier Santos De Cartier Large Steel Gray Dial Automatic Men's Watch WSSA0037
Cartier Rose Gold Stainless Steel Santos 100 Automatic Wristwatch Ref W20107X7
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold Santos 100 Midsize Watch W20107X7 - Automatic . Stainless
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch 2010s
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Case Stainless Steel Dial Silver Bracelet Black Crocodile Leather Strap Length Adjustable up to
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.62 in L 2.13 in
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 Extra Large Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Dial: White Roman Bracelet: Black Crocodile Leather Strap Length: Adjustable up to 19cm Strap Width: At
Stainless Steel
Cartier W20072X7 Santos 100 Gold & Steel XL Year 2010 Automatic Movement
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
: Dandelion Antiques Presenting box Strap: Alligator Every watch we sell is 100% authentic guaranteed, in
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Silver Roman Dial W20090X8 Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals, 30 minute
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200. This watch is one of the most desirable colors in this category. Brand new never been used with a white tag attach...
Turquoise, Steel
Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your wrist with timeless sophistication in this Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic, a contemporary reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic Tank design. Crafted in polished stainless...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$52,000 / set
Audemars Piguet Offshore Customized 42 Carats Multicolor Dial Diamond Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Offshore 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Iced Out 45 Carats Diamonds multi color Diamond Dial excellent condition collection diamonds 42 carats This watch is all or...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Divan Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Divan Stainless Steel Watch Details: Case size: 38mm x 24mm Case Material: Stainless steel Movement: Quartz Dial: White with Roman numerals Crystal: Sapphire Strap mat...
Stainless Steel
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
L 17 in
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.33 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and timeless round diamond tennis necklace with dangling asscher cut and GIA certified pear brilliant diamond. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.33 carats total di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Antique Coin Monete Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold ancient coin, link chain necklace by Bulgari. Measurements: Length: Necklace is 17" Long Center Piece Width is 23mm Weight: 111.8 grams Coin: Campania-Neapolis 4th-3...
Yellow Gold
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
Italian Retro 18k Gold Wide Bracelet Weight 79gr. Circa 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
The 18k yellow gold textured mesh links measuring approximately 3.5cm in width, completed by a hidden tongue-and-groove clasp the bracelet is 18cm. Gross weight: 79 grams.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
FENDI Baguette white mirror embroidery
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI Baguette yellow pink green on white canvas vintage 90s Details in white leather The instructions emphasize: "This item is completely hand-embroidered. It is an artisanal produ...
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Tortue de Cartier WA504351 Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tortue de Cartier WA504351 Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 141907 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Tortue de Cartier Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type:...
White Gold
Harry Winston' Avenue ' Classic Aurora MOP Diamond And Sapphire Wrist Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston' Avenue ' Classic Aurora Mother-of- Pearl, Diamond And Sapphire Wrist Watch In 18k White Gold. Crafted in 18k white gold. Quartz movement. The watch features rectangula...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$15,810
H 1.42 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.42 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18k White Gold Blue Dial Fluted Watch 126234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with box and paper full set.
Steel
Rare Vintage Rotary Gold Plated Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
A striking and rare 1970s Swiss-made Rotary wristwatch, featuring a 25-jewel automatic movement housed in a polished gold-plated case. This timepiece perfectly captures the refined m...
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$26,000
Cartier Santos Iced Out VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Roman Numeral Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand New!! 100% Authentic Cartier Santos Iced out completely with collection quality vs2-si1 white natural round and emerald cut diamonds 26 carats in collection quality diamonds ...
Diamond
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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