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
Chopard Imperiale Men's Stainless Steel with Box and Papers
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 36mm Imperiale model men's watch. This Chopard original watch is embroidered with symbolic
Stainless Steel, Steel
Chopard Imperiale Chronograph 40mm MOP Silver Dial 388549-3002 Box Papers
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Chopard Imperiale Chronograph 40 mm (ref. 388549-3002) embodies a bold blend of sporty
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale 1215 37 / 3168-52 Chocolate Diamonds MOP 18K White Gold
By Chopard
Located in San Diego, CA
tyle Number: 1215 37 / 3168-52 Model: Imperiale Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Leather
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Imperiale 40mm Silver Mother of Pearl Roman Dial 388531-3011 Box Set
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Chopard Impériale, reference 388531-3011, is a bold and elegant timepiece that combines
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperial Diamond Ladies Watch Chronograph Bazel
By Chopard
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Chopard Imperiale watch in 18K yellow gold set with diamonds. This luxury watch for
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Chopard Imperiale White Gold Pavé Diamond Chronograph Bracelet Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Watch Model Number: 38/3212-20 100% Authentic Pre owned in excellent
White Gold
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 Mother-of-Pearl Chronograph Stainless Ladies Watch 388549-3002
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Watch Model Number: 15/8912-3001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
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 Imperiale White Gold Diamond Ladies Chronograph Watch 38/4211 New
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Watch Model Number: 38/4211-1001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Imperiale Rose Gold Brown Dial Ladies Watch 38/4221-5009
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Watch Model Number: 38/4221-5009 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
Rose Gold
Chopard Imperiale 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial
By Chopard
Located in Westfield, NJ
18k yellow gold, mother of pearl dial and brushed steel chapter ring with Roman quarter hours and baton hours, sweep second hand and date aperture, skeletonized back, movement signed...
18k Gold
Chopard "Imperiale" Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Bradford, Ontario
ITEM DETAILS Brand: Chopard Type: Wristwatch Model Name: Imperiale Bexel Material: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Watch 388549-3008
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chopard Imperiale timepiece, reference number 388549-3008, is a member of the esteemed
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Chronograph Diamonds Watch
By Chopard
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CHOPARD Watch model "Imperiale" chronograph in white gold, full diamonds paved. Case diameter: 31
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Imperiale Steel Diamond Bezel Watch
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Your perfect everyday watch is here! This Swiss made Chopard Imperiale 40mm round watch is crafted
Diamond, Steel
Chopard Imperiale Diamond Pave Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Chopard Model: Imperiale Case Material: 18k white gold Case Diameter: 26mm (without crown
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Imperiale Unisex 388532-3001 Watch
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
watch has been fully inspected in house. Our experts check all watches with the utmost care and
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Chronograph Women's Watch 388378-3001
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The Imperiale Chronograph from Chopard is a high-tech chronograph with a stylish, sporty design
Chopard Imperiale Quartz 36mm Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Breath-taking Chopard wrist watch circa 2014 with the most beautiful purple diamond details! The
Chopard Imperiale Diamond Cornogragh 18k Gold Watch Refrence 1215
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Exceedingly feminine, the IMPERIALE watches collection dazzles with the richness and delicacy of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Imperiale 388541-3004 Diamond Steel Ladies Watch Box & Papers
By Chopard
Located in Great Neck, NY
Chopard Imperiale 388541-3004 Diamond Steel Ladies Watch Box & Papers
Steel
Chopard Imperiale 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 39/3368-23
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Imperiale 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 39/3368-23 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case with
Chopard Imperiale Quartz 388532-3003 Stainless Steel with Diamonds Watch
By Chopard
Located in Carmel, IN
This Chopard Imperiale Ladies watch is brand new in our case and comes with the full box, papers
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Chronograph Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold Black Leather Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
* Pre-Owned (Used) with Box no Papers This Chopard Imperiale Chronograph watch in White Gold features a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Yellow Gold Imperiale Chronograph Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CHOPARD Imperiale Chronograph 40mm in yellow gold, white bezel the hours set with diamonds, seven
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Women's Imperiale 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Collection Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Women's Imperiale 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Collection Watch Excite passion and
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Ladies Stainless Steel Imperiale quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Brand new Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel Lady's watch with a silvered dial . 36mm The IMPERIALE
Stainless Steel
Chopard Lady's White Gold Imperiale Diamond Sapphire Chronograph Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
18k white gold diamond and sapphire Imperiale Chronograph wristwatch by Chopard. Chopard Imperiale
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chopard Lady's White Gold Diamond Imperiale Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2011 18K White Gold and Diamond Chopard Imperiale Chronograph Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. Water
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Imperiale Rose Gold and Steel Quartz, 388532-6002
By Chopard
Located in Carmel, IN
Eminently feminine, the IMPERIALE collection dazzles with the richness and delicacy of its details
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Set 38/3168-21
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking 32mm ladies Imperiale wristwatch, crafted in yellow gold by Chopard. Features a pave
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Imperiale Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Set 38/3168-21
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking ladies Imperiale wristwatch, crafted in yellow gold by Chopard. Features a pave diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Imperiale Collection Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Excite passion and confidence with one 18 kt rose gold and diamond Chopard, Imperiale Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Stainless Steel Imperiale Quartz wristwatch Ref 388532-3001, 2014
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W2902 Model Number: 388532-3001 Serial Number: 176**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Gender: Unisex Age: 3rd July 2014 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box & Papers...
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale White Gold Pave Diamond Dial Diamond Set 39/3168-50
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Imperiale Ladies Wristwatch, pave diamond dial set with approximately 114 round
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Imperiale Automatic Ladies Watch, 388563-3004
By Chopard
Located in Carmel, IN
29mm Stainless Steel Case 38 Diamonds .46 ctw 388563-3004
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, DE
From first owner. Ref. 388532-3004. 34 brilliant-cut diamonds, total of 1.26 carats. Crown with 0.1 carat amethyst. Original Box and Papers. Diameter without crown.
White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 37/8209-33
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal Model: Chopard Imperiale Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical
Stainless Steel
Chopard Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Imperiale Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Brand new Chopard rose gold and diamond watch with mother of pearl face. ref# 384221-5004
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Imperiale Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Chopard Imperiale watch features a stainless steel and 18 karat rose gold case and
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Chopard Mother of Pearl White Gold and Diamonds Imperiale Women's Wristwatch 37
By Chopard
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An epitome of glamour and luxury, this Chopard Imperiale watch will instantly make you ready for
Diamond
Chopard Imperiale 40mm 8531
By Chopard
Located in Surfside, FL
final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Chopard Imperiale watch
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Ref. 8532 in Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Watch
By Chopard
Located in Surfside, FL
preowned Classic Chopard Imperiale 8532 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Black Leather strap with
Stainless Steel, Silver
Chopard Watch Imperiale Steel Diamond
By Chopard
Located in PARIS, FR
Shows signed Chopard. Imperial model. stainless steel. bezel 37 brilliant cut diamonds. for a total
Steel
Chopard Imperiale SS Rose Gold Diamond Watch
By Chopard
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details Estimated Retail $17,700.00 Brand Chopard Collection Imperiale Model 388532-6002 Case
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale SS Rose Gold Diamond Watch
By Chopard
Located in Columbia, MO
Item Details Estimated Retail $17,700.00 Brand Chopard Collection Imperiale Model 388532-6002 Case
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel Amethyst Watch 388531-3003
By Chopard
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand: Chopard Collection: Imperiale Case Material: Stainless Steel Gender: Unisex MPN: 388531-3003
Chopard Imperiale 388531-3004 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
. All components are factory original. Photos of actual watch. Chopard Calibre 01.01-C, 31 Jewels.
Pre-Owned Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel 388532-3002 Watch
By Chopard
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard dates back to 1860, but it wasn’t until new management
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel 388541-3001 Watch
By Chopard
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard dates back to 1860, but it wasn’t until new management
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel 388531-3005 Watch
By Chopard
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard dates back to 1860, but it wasn’t until new management
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel 388531-3001 Watch
By Chopard
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard dates back to 1860, but it wasn’t until new management
Stainless Steel
Chopard Imperiale Ladies Wrist Watch 18 Carat White Gold Full Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Chopard Imperiale Chronograph watch with pave diamond dial white gold on bracelet with diamond
18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Imperiale Rose Gold Automatic Chronograph Leather Band Watch 382411-5001
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Imperiale Unisex Watch Model Number: 38/4211-5001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
Rose Gold
Pre-Owned Chopard Imperiale 18 Karat Rose Gold 384221-5001 Watch
By Chopard
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Luxury watch and jewellery brand Chopard dates back to 1860, but it wasn’t until new management
Rose Gold
Chopard Imperiale 8541, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Imperiale Reference #: 8541. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 28 MM. Verified and
Chopard Imperiale 5246, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Imperiale Reference #: 5246. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold White 31 MM. Verified and
Hermes Birkin Special Order 35 Bag Rose Indien and Fuchsia Porosus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin HSS 35 bag featured in exquisite unicorn rare Rose Indien and Fuschia Porosus Crocodile. Utterly extraordinary, this beautiful rare bag is a superb...
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
$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
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
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
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
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...
Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
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
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
$18,746Sale Price|25% Off
Museum Tom Ford for Gucci Runway F/W 1999 2 in 1 Fur Coat Jacket
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Museum Tom Ford for Gucci 2 in 1 Fur Coat Jacket F/W 1999 Runway Collection Coat can be converted to jacket in few seconds because of snap buttons along the waist - Brilliant Tom For...
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
Chopard Happy Diamonds Sport 18 Karat Gold Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, DE
Quartz movement. 18 Karat original Gold clasp. 100 percent original product! Including original certificate of authenticity. You will receive the watch with a new battery service.
18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,463
H 0.95 in W 0.95 in
Cartier Santos Galbée ref 1567 Two-Tone Gold & Steel 24mm Quartz Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces, this Cartier Santos Galbee ref 1567 circa 2006 surely does & always will make a statement, especially in such an amazing condi...
Gold, Steel, 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
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
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.