Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Chopard Model: Imperiale Reference Number: 8219 Country Of Manufacture
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Chopard Model: Imperiale Reference Number: 8219 Country Of Manufacture
Stainless Steel
Gold & Steel Chopard St Moritz Automatic Wrist Watch
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold & Steel Chopard St Moritz Automatic Wrist Watch with Chopard Box Dial : White Movement
Gold, Steel
Chopard St. Moritz Chronograph 8333 Automatic Stainless Steel Men Watch
By Chopard
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Chopard Model: St. Moritz Reference Number: 8333 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Chopard Mille Miglia Ltd Edition Chronograph Automatic Watch In 18K Rose G
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Chopard Mille Miglia Ltd Edition Chronograph Automatic Watch In 18K Rose Gold Ltd edition with
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$21,800
H 1.26 in W 1.42 in
Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Model 2046 Tiger's Eye Dial Automatic Movement Papers
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Model 2046 36mm x 32mm Tiger's Eye Dial, Automatic Movement, Rare c
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Imperiale 40mm Silver Mother of Pearl Roman Dial 388531-3011 Box Set
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
. Powered by a Chopard automatic movement. The watch is fitted with a matching stainless steel bracelet
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Automatic Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 388531-3002
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Watch Model Number: 388531-3002 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale White Dial Diamond Automatic Watch 38/8531
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Watch Model Number: 38/8531-3008 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
Stainless Steel
Ladies Chopard St. Moritz Diamonds Steel Date Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Brand Chopard Model 25/8342-11 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case
Chopard Mille Miglia 8992 Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
8992. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Chopard Watch. Certified preowned Sport Chopard Mille Miglia 8992
Chopard Mille Miglia 8331 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 39 mm case size. Ref 8331. Circa 2000's. Fine Pre-owned Chopard Watch
Chopard Gran Turismo Stainless Steel Bezel Bracelet Automatic Men’s Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Gran Turismo Men's Watch Model Number: 17/8997-3001 100% Authentic Brand New (old stock
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperial Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Chronograph Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperial Unisex Watch Model Number: 37/8210 100% Authentic New / Old Stock Comes with
Stainless Steel
Chopard Mille Miglia 158992-3001 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
dual time. 42 mm case size. Ref 158992-3001. Circa 2010's. Fine Pre-owned Chopard Watch. Certified
Chopard Imperiale Moonphase Automatic White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch 38/4246
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Moonphase Ladies Watch Model Number: 38/4246-1001 100% Authentic Brand New
White Gold
Chopard Imperiale Automatic Chronograph Black Dial Men's Watch 38/8549-3005
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Men's Watch Model Number: 38/8549-3005 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Diamond Bezel Automatic Chronograph Ladies Watch 38/8549-3006
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Watch Model Number: 38/8549-3006 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
Stainless Steel
Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco 168568 3001 Classic Racing Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Brand Chopard Model Grand Prix de Monaco 168568 3001 Gender Mens Condition Pre-owned Movement
Chopard L.U.C. Strike One Automatic Chronometer White Gold Men's Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard L.U.C. Strike One Men's Watch Model Number: 16/1912-1001 100% Authentic Brand New
18k Gold
Chopard Mille Miglia Zagato DLC-Coated Stainless Automatic Men's Watch 16/8550
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Mille Miglia Zagato Men's Watch Model Number: 16/8550-3004 100% Authentic Brand New
Stainless Steel
Ladies Chopard St. Moritz 25/8342-11 Diamonds Steel Date Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Brand Chopard Model 25/8342-11 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case
Chopard Tow O Ten Automatic Chronograph Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 15/8462 New
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Two o Ten Automatic Chronograph Watch Model Number: 15/8462-3003 100% Authentic Brand
Stainless Steel
Chopard Happy Sport Oval Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Automatic Ladies Watch 27/5362
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Sport Oval Ladies Watch Model Number: 27/5362-5002 100% Authentic Brand New Comes
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard L.U.C. Classic Twin Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 16/1880
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard L.U.C. Classic Twin Men's Watch Model Number: 16/1880-1001 100% Authentic Brand New
White Gold
Chopard LUC Pro One Black Dial Automatic Stainless Bracelet Men's Watch 15/8912
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard LUC Pro One Men's Watch Model Number: 15/8912-3001 100% Authentic Brand New / Old Stock
Stainless Steel
Chopard Superfast Power Control 18k Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 16/1291 New
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Superfast Power Control Men's Watch Model Number: 16/1291-5001 100% Authentic Brand New
Rose Gold
Chopard Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Unusual 18k Yellow Gold Strap Watch by Chopard, Circa 1980's. 34mm Case Diameter. Automatic
18k Gold
Chopard L.U.C Prince Tonneau Shape Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16/2267
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard L.U.C. Prince Foundation Watch Model Number: 16/2267 Limited Edition to 1860 Pieces 100
18k Gold
Chopard L.U.C Prince Tonneau Automatic Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch 16/2278
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard L.U.C. Prince Foundation Watch Model Number: 16/2278 Limited Edition 200 Pieces 100
18k Gold
Chopard Two O Ten Diamond Case Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 17/2272-1001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Model Number: 17/2272-1001 100% Authentic New (Old Stock) Comes with original Chopard box
18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard L.U.C White Gold Tonneau Shape Silver Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 16/2267
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard L.U.C. Prince Foundation Watch Model Number: 16/2267 Limited Edition to 1860 Pieces 100
18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard White Gold L.U.C. XP Tonneau Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard L.U.C. XP Tonneau Men's watch Model Number: 16/2294-1001 100% Authentic New Comes with
18k Gold
Chopard Ladies Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Elton John Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Mille Miglia Elton John Ladies Watch Model Number: 17/8331-14/20 100% Authentic Brand
Stainless Steel
Chopard Rose Gold Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
this classic automatic 38 MM watch with power reserve. Stately Roman numerals are enhanced by the back
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard Mille Miglia Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16/8331
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
watch. Brand: Chopard Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 16/8331 Country/Region of
Steel
Chopard Tonneau Concealed Erotic Automatic White Gold Watch 16/2254/478
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
This Chopard Tonneau-shaped Concealed Erotic Watch, reference number 16/2254/478 is a unique and
18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Automatic Black Limited Edition Watch 168565-3005
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
, offering great legibility for its functions. Beneath lies the automatic Chopard 01.01-C caliber with stop
Stainless Steel
Chopard Mille Miglia Steel Black Dial Automatic Unisex Watch 16/8933
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
: Switzerland Style: Classic Model: Chopard Mille Miglia Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Automatic
Steel
Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Steel Automatic Mens Watch 168997-3001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Steel Automatic Mens Watch. The loop Holder is
Sold
H 0.44 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Chopard for Molina Steel LTD Edtion Copper Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 8331
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Chopard Molina 8331 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical
Steel
Sold
H 0.52 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.58 in
Chopard Mille Miglia Racing Colors Collection Titanium Set of 5 Automatic Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
2003 Original Chopard Mille Miglia Racing Colors Titanium set The original Mille Miglia "Racing
Titanium
Chopard for Molina Steel LTD Edtion Copper Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 8331
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Chopard Molina 8331 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by mechanical
Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chrono Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 168992-3001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
(6181) This pre-owned Chopard Mille Miglia 168992-3001 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Chopard Mile Miglia Titanium Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16/8915-100
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This Pre-Owned Fair Condition Chopard 16/8915-100 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Chopard Mille Miglia Jacky Ickx Special Edition Steel Automatic Watch 16/8998
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
. Details: Brand Chopard Series Mille Miglia Model Number 16/8998 Box Yes Papers Yes Movement Automatic Self
Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL 168997-3001 Steel Automatic Mens Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Series Mille Miglia Model Number 168997-3001 Box Yes Papers Yes Movement Automatic Self Wind
Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Steel Black Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 168992-3001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
band of this watch has minor signs of softening due to wear. Brand Chopard Series Mille Miglia Model
Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Steel Black Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 168992-3001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
band of this watch has minor signs of softening due to wear. Details: Brand Chopard Series Mille
Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 168565-3001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
: Dress/Formal Model: Chopard Mille Miglia Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Number of
Steel
CHOPARD Automatic 'Reserve de Marche' Watch in Black Leather and Case in Gold
By Chopard
Located in Paris, FR
Chopard men's watch 'Reserve de Marche' automatic in black leather and barrel shape case in yellow
Yellow Gold
Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 168997-3001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16/8997. This Beautiful
Sold
H 0.52 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.58 in
Chopard Mile Miglia Titanium Dark Green Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16/8915-102
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Chopard Mile Miglia 16/8915-102 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Titanium
Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Mille Miglia Automatic Watch - Automatic. Stainless Steel ( 39 mm ). Silvered engine turn
Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Alfa Romeo Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 8459
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
MOVEMENT Automatic CASE Stainless Steel DIAL Black Baton BRACELET Black Rubber STRAP LENGTH Adjustable up
Stainless Steel
Chopard White Gold LUC Twist Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Case Diameter: 41 mm Case Size: 41mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movement: Automatic
18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Mille Miglia Automatic Excellent Condition, Complete Set
By Chopard
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Chopard Mille Miglia automatic (reference 8915) features a titanium 40mm case with date and
Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; chronograph; date. Stainless steel case with exposition back to view movement
Stainless Steel
Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 42mm Dial: Black
Stainless Steel
Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
AGE 2010 CASE DIAMETER 40 mm CASE SIZE 40mm BOX & PAPERS Box & Manuals MOVEMENT Automatic CASE
Stainless Steel
Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Automatic Wristwatch, 2008
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Diameter: 42 mm Case Size: 42mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movement: Automatic Case
Stainless Steel
Chopard Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond St. Moritz Automatic Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Cape May, NJ
Chopard St. Moritz Diamond Bezel Steel Automatic Swiss Ladies Watch. The watch is in great used
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Chopard Rose Gold Mille Miglia GTXL Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Chopard Model: Mille Miglia GTXL Reference: 16/1268 Case Material: 18k Rose Gold
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,030Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.25 in Dm 2.4 in
Must de Cartier Marques et Model Déposés 21 Quartz Watch W10050F4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding Reference number: 2624 Movement: Manual winding Case: 18 kt. Rose gold, Diameter 35.5 mm thickness 10.6 mm, Dial...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Pasha Miss Pasha Steel Pink Dial Ladies Watch W3140008 Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Diamonds were custom set, 100% na...
Steel
Cartier Roadster Ladies Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch Diamond Bezel W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There ...
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
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a gorgeous Black Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured with the warm glow of Rose Gold hardware. This beautiful Birkin bag is a perfect combination to move from day to eve...
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 ...
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet. Model 1500 circa 1970. Polished and servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Baume & Mercier Hampton Salmon Dial Stainless steel Watch Boxed
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: BAUME & MERCIER Model: HAMPTON Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 25 mm. (without crown) x 40m...
Stainless Steel
$1,816 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...
1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set in 18K yellow gold. 41.7 dwt / 64.85 g Jubilee band with deployment clasp. Fits up...
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Ronde Large Steel and 18k Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1997 Cartier Santos Ronde Reference 1910, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Water Resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Sapphire Crown, automatic, self winding movement, Whi...
18k Gold, Steel
PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...
18k Gold
In 1860, a 24-year-old son of a farmer, Louis-Ulysse Chopard (1836–1915), established the L.U.C. company — now known simply as Chopard, rather than by the founder’s initials — in Sonvilier, Switzerland. His initial work evolved from making mechanical movements to building the watches themselves, concentrating on making the pocket watch slimmer to carry for everyday use while also ensuring it was precise and reliable.
Early successes for Chopard included providing watches for the punctuality needs of the Swiss Railway Company. Recognizing the international market for Swiss watchmaking, Chopard traveled across Europe and Russia, with Czar Nicholas II becoming a client in 1912.
Chopard’s son, Paul-Louis, took over after Louis-Ulysse’s death in 1915 and expanded the business to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1937, the company relocated to the watchmaking center of Geneva, where they could mark their work with the prestigious Geneva Seal. (Paul-Louis’s son, Paul-André, took the reins in 1943.) Business thinned in the postwar years, and Paul-André’s sons declined the opportunity to take over for their father.
In 1963, Chopard was acquired by German goldsmith and watchmaker Karl Scheufele III and his wife, Karin. Under their ownership, Chopard added jewelry to its offerings. The popular Happy Diamonds wristwatch debuted in 1976 — it launched a collection, which now features bracelets, rings and other items. The distinctive watch sees dozens of glittering diamonds, loosed from their settings, moving freely around the dial.
The story goes that the in-house designer Ronald Kurowski was inspired by the kinetic glimmers of sunlight on a waterfall in the Black Forest. He would then develop the innovative system for the Happy Diamonds timepiece that he hoped would essentially mimic his experience in the woods.
A young Caroline Scheufele — Karl and Karin’s daughter, who would later become copresident and artistic director — led the introduction of a Happy Diamonds jewelry line in 1985, with her design for a playful clown pendant with a belly full of jittering precious stones. Subsequent lines and accessories such as the Happy Dreams bracelet, Happy Hearts collection and the Happy Sport watches further enhanced Chopard’s range of dynamic adornment.
The Scheufele family-run company continues to be synonymous with excellence in timepieces, such as its role as the official timekeeper for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, creating all of its movements in-house. And Chopard is constantly developing its wares, from sunglasses and fragrances to recent introductions of high-end handbags.
Find a wide range of vintage Chopard wristwatches, necklaces, rings and other jewelry 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.