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Omega Art Deco 14K Gold Diamond Bangle Watch, Circa 1980, 1.65ct
Omega Art Deco 14K Gold Diamond Bangle Watch, Circa 1980, 1.65ct

Omega Art Deco 14K Gold Diamond Bangle Watch, Circa 1980, 1.65ct

$15,118Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.67 in Dm 0.32 in

Omega Art Deco 14K Gold Diamond Bangle Watch, Circa 1980, 1.65ct

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This exquisite Omega diamond bangle watch showcases timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Antique Gruen 14K Guilloché Enamel Seed Pearl Pendant Pocket Watch, Circa 1910
Antique Gruen 14K Guilloché Enamel Seed Pearl Pendant Pocket Watch, Circa 1910

Antique Gruen 14K Guilloché Enamel Seed Pearl Pendant Pocket Watch, Circa 1910

By Gruen

Located in North Miami, FL

Antique Gruen pendant pocket watch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, featuring a finely executed

Category

20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Warwick Chrome and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920's
Warwick Chrome and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920's

Warwick Chrome and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Warwick Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Stone Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Stone Pocket Watch, circa 1930's

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Stone Pocket Watch, circa 1930's

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Stone Open Faced Pocket Watch

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Zenith 18Kt Heavy Solid Gold Mid Century Watch circa 1960's
Zenith 18Kt Heavy Solid Gold Mid Century Watch circa 1960's

Zenith 18Kt Heavy Solid Gold Mid Century Watch circa 1960's

By Zenith

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Rose Gold Back Wind Watch, circa 1950s
LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Rose Gold Back Wind Watch, circa 1950s

LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Rose Gold Back Wind Watch, circa 1950s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Backwinding MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's

Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Long Beach, CA

& Diamond CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 11mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade
Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade

Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's
Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's

Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's

By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex GMT Master Watch Ref 1675, "Pepsi' Dial, Circa 1973. Service Papers.
Rolex GMT Master Watch Ref 1675, "Pepsi' Dial, Circa 1973. Service Papers.

Rolex GMT Master Watch Ref 1675, "Pepsi' Dial, Circa 1973. Service Papers.

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and rare Rolex GMT Master, reference 1675, features a 40mm stainless steel case with red/ blue "pepsi" bezel which has developed a very attractive patina. We date this GM...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Piaget large Polo Circa 7131 C701 18K Two Tone Gold Bracelet Watch
Piaget large Polo Circa 7131 C701 18K Two Tone Gold Bracelet Watch

Piaget large Polo Circa 7131 C701 18K Two Tone Gold Bracelet Watch

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

An iconic 1980s Piaget Polo bracelet watch crafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold, reference

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Courvoisier Geneve Circa 1830 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Courvoisier Geneve Circa 1830 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch

Courvoisier Geneve Circa 1830 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). 18Kt yellow gold case. No. 2381. Circa 1830’s Jewelled

Category

Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

LeCoultre 14Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's with Original Dial
LeCoultre 14Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's with Original Dial

LeCoultre 14Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's with Original Dial

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Mid Century Design METAL

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's

Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's

By Breguet

Located in Long Beach, CA

originally came with 100 years ago. As was typical of a hand made high grade watches of the era, this watch

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Asymmetrical Hobnail Bezel Dress Watch circa 1970's
Piaget Yellow Gold Asymmetrical Hobnail Bezel Dress Watch circa 1970's

Piaget Yellow Gold Asymmetrical Hobnail Bezel Dress Watch circa 1970's

By Piaget

Located in Long Beach, CA

workshop in the Swiss village of La Côte-aux-Fées to produce high-quality watch movements. Piaget's watches

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899
Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899

Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899

By Elgin

Located in Miami, FL

A superb Elgin 14K solid gold open-face pocket watch, featuring a rare and highly desirable 21

Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Movado Ladies and Enamel Pocket Watch, circa 1925, All In 18ct Gold
Movado Ladies and Enamel Pocket Watch, circa 1925, All In 18ct Gold

Movado Ladies and Enamel Pocket Watch, circa 1925, All In 18ct Gold

By Movado

Located in London, GB

A rare Movado 18ct yellow gold pocket watch, crafted circa 1925, showcasing exquisite green enamel

Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Marcus & Co. 18Kt Gold Custom Made Equestrian Themed  Watch circa 1930's
Marcus & Co. 18Kt Gold Custom Made Equestrian Themed  Watch circa 1930's

Marcus & Co. 18Kt Gold Custom Made Equestrian Themed Watch circa 1930's

By Marcus & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Two Tone Gold and Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 19mm X Width

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's
M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's

M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Key Wind METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA

Category

Antique 1850s British Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Breitling Steel Ladies Colt Oceane Quartz Watch circa 2003 in New Condition
Breitling Steel Ladies Colt Oceane Quartz Watch circa 2003 in New Condition

Breitling Steel Ladies Colt Oceane Quartz Watch circa 2003 in New Condition

By Breitling

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling STYLE / REFERENCE: Colt Oceane METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blancpain 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Bracelet Watch circa 1950's
Blancpain 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Bracelet Watch circa 1950's

Blancpain 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Bracelet Watch circa 1950's

By Blancpain

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Blancpain Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Constructed Case METAL

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet Watch by Zenith, Swiss, Circa 1950s
18K Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet Watch by Zenith, Swiss, Circa 1950s

18K Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet Watch by Zenith, Swiss, Circa 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18 karat rose gold Zenith bracelet watch with soft links and lid decorated with set rubies in star

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Rare Oyster Viceroy Art Deco Watch circa 1938
Rolex 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Rare Oyster Viceroy Art Deco Watch circa 1938

Rolex 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Rare Oyster Viceroy Art Deco Watch circa 1938

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Viceroy / Reference 3116 METAL

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch Mid Century Design circa 1950's
Jaeger-LeCoultre 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch Mid Century Design circa 1950's

Jaeger-LeCoultre 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch Mid Century Design circa 1950's

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diameter 18mm

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Rare Oyster Viceroy Art Deco Watch circa 1938
Rolex 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Rare Oyster Viceroy Art Deco Watch circa 1938

Rolex 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Rare Oyster Viceroy Art Deco Watch circa 1938

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Viceroy / Reference 3116 METAL

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs METAL

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bvlgari BB 26 2T 26mm Dial Quartz Circa 1990 18K Two Tone Watch
Bvlgari BB 26 2T 26mm Dial Quartz Circa 1990 18K Two Tone Watch

Bvlgari BB 26 2T 26mm Dial Quartz Circa 1990 18K Two Tone Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

This Bvlgari BB 26 2T cuff watch from the 1990s is a beautifully preserved vintage piece that

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Ultra-Thin Dress Watch 18k "Ruser of Beverly Hills" circa 1950-60's
Ultra-Thin Dress Watch 18k "Ruser of Beverly Hills" circa 1950-60's

Ultra-Thin Dress Watch 18k "Ruser of Beverly Hills" circa 1950-60's

By William Ruser

Located in Wailea, HI

glamour of old Hollywood. This ultra-thin dress watch, circa 1950s–1960s, features a minimalist white dial

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Henry Birks and Son Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1930's
Henry Birks and Son Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

Henry Birks and Son Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diamond Dress Watch METAL

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's

Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's

By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gruen Steel & Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's with Original Dial
Gruen Steel & Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's with Original Dial

Gruen Steel & Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's with Original Dial

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

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Circa Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact circa watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 3166 antique edition and 132 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a circa watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing circa watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A circa watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 225, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a circa watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Circa Watch?

Prices for a circa watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $270,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,315.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.

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