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Concord Polo Watch in 14K Yellow Gold, 1982
Concord Polo Watch in 14K Yellow Gold, 1982

Concord Polo Watch in 14K Yellow Gold, 1982

By Concord Watch

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Concord Royal Mariner Polo Quartz 14K yellow gold from 1982.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ultrathin 34MM
Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ultrathin 34MM

Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ultrathin 34MM

By Concord Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz, eta 959 Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 34mm, fixed bezel Dial: white, roman numerals Band: 14k yellow gold bracelet Reference: 20.81.216 Serial#: 440XXX D...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch
Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch

Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch

By Concord Watch

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch Wrist Length 6 inch Case 18 mm by 15 mm Bracelet 10 mm wide weighing 27.8 gram Marking "585", etc Co...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Woven Bracelet w Hidden Concord Watch
14kt Yellow Gold Woven Bracelet w Hidden Concord Watch

14kt Yellow Gold Woven Bracelet w Hidden Concord Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Stylish statement jewelry in bold 14 karat yellow gold, this elegant Bracelet Watch accessorizes with functional luxury for all occasions. Integrated into this smart looking gold bra...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Concord Diamond-Bezel 14K Gold Bracelet Watch — 19 mm, Quartz
Concord Diamond-Bezel 14K Gold Bracelet Watch — 19 mm, Quartz

Concord Diamond-Bezel 14K Gold Bracelet Watch — 19 mm, Quartz

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

This elegant Concord wristwatch features a circular 14K yellow gold case framed by a single row of round diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co Vintage Solid 14k Zodiac Pendant Watch Movement by Concord. 1960's
Tiffany & Co Vintage Solid 14k Zodiac Pendant Watch Movement by Concord. 1960's

Tiffany & Co Vintage Solid 14k Zodiac Pendant Watch Movement by Concord. 1960's

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The movement was made by Concord, one of the fine watch movements that Tiffany used during this period.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip
1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip

1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip

By Concord Watch

Located in Wailea, HI

1940's Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip A Truly Remarkable Piece of Jewelry The Watch Detaches As A Stand Alone Brooch Clip Three Carve Rubies Weighing .75 Cara...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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Concord 14k Yellow Gold Moonphase Quartz Tank Watch w/ Leather Strap
Concord 14k Yellow Gold Moonphase Quartz Tank Watch w/ Leather Strap

Concord 14k Yellow Gold Moonphase Quartz Tank Watch w/ Leather Strap

By Concord Watch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Concord 14k Yellow Gold Moonphase Quartz Tank Watch w/ Leather Strap Reference #20.63.617 Serial #931092 7 Jewels Quartz Movement 14k Yellow Gold Tank Case 24 mm Wide (26 mm w/ Spi...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Concord Quartz Watch w/ 14k Gold Wayne & Virginia Quam Turquoise
14k Yellow Gold Concord Quartz Watch w/ 14k Gold Wayne & Virginia Quam Turquoise

14k Yellow Gold Concord Quartz Watch w/ 14k Gold Wayne & Virginia Quam Turquoise

By Concord Watch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

14k Yellow Gold Concord Quartz Watch w/ 14k Gold Wayne & Virginia Quam Turquoise Movement #950001 Case #298271-367800 14k Yellow Gold Case 21 mm in Diameter (23 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Wrist Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Ladies Diamond Mesh Watch, Quartz Movement, Retro
Concord Ladies Diamond Mesh Watch, Quartz Movement, Retro

Concord Ladies Diamond Mesh Watch, Quartz Movement, Retro

By Concord Watch

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Ladies Diamond mesh Concord watch. The movement is quartz. The metal is 14 karat. Retro style, Circa 1985 The diamond bezel consists of (23) round single cut stones weighing appro...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Concord Le Palais Mother of Pearl and Diamond Watch
Concord Le Palais Mother of Pearl and Diamond Watch

Concord Le Palais Mother of Pearl and Diamond Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Chappaqua, NY

14K White Gold case and band. Mother of pearl is accented with diamond markers and is surrounded by diamond on the bezel and crown. Serial # 69-25-266 26785

Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Concord 14k Yellow Gold La Tour Ladies Watch
Concord 14k Yellow Gold La Tour Ladies Watch

Concord 14k Yellow Gold La Tour Ladies Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Dallas, TX

Concord 14K Yellow Gold La Tour Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold case ( 17 mm ).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Concord 14k Yellow Gold Leather Wristwatch
Vintage Concord 14k Yellow Gold Leather Wristwatch

Vintage Concord 14k Yellow Gold Leather Wristwatch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Concord 14k Yellow Gold Leather Wristwatch. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold signed Concord with Swiss hallmarks.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch
Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch

Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The case is crafted from 14k gold, matching the gold tone of the band, which is also made from 14k gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Concord 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ultra Slim
Vintage Concord 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ultra Slim

Vintage Concord 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ultra Slim

By Concord Watch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Concord Men's 14K Yellow Gold Watch Model: 2021218 Serial: 937753 This vintage Concord watch is set in 14K yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Concord 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ultra Slim
Vintage Concord 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ultra Slim

Vintage Concord 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ultra Slim

By Concord Watch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Concord Men's 14K Yellow Gold Watch Model: 2021218 Serial: 937753 This vintage Concord watch is set in 14K yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Concord Men's Quartz Watch 14K
Concord Men's Quartz Watch 14K

Concord Men's Quartz Watch 14K

By Concord Watch

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This watch was given to my brother when he graduated law school, it was from our Mother. This watch is very thin, clean and ready for its next owner. I do not specialize in watches...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Concord Classique 14k Yellow Gold Watch
Concord Classique 14k Yellow Gold Watch

Concord Classique 14k Yellow Gold Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Dallas, TX

Concord Classique 14K Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. 14K Yellow Gold with smooth bezel ( 24 mm x 32 mm ).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Concord Le Palais Ladies Watch
Concord Le Palais Ladies Watch

Concord Le Palais Ladies Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Concord Model: Le Palais Case Material: 14k Yellow Gold Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold diamond bezel Dial: Black dial with yellow gold hour hands.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Concord Les Palais 14k Yellow Gold Watch 21 A1 1801
Ladies Concord Les Palais 14k Yellow Gold Watch 21 A1 1801

Ladies Concord Les Palais 14k Yellow Gold Watch 21 A1 1801

By Concord Watch

Located in Dallas, TX

Ladies Concord Les Palais 14k Yellow Gold Watch 21 A1 1801 - Quartz movement. 14k yellow gold case with diamond bezel (21mm diameter).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Yellow Gold Concord Hexagon Quartz Watch
Ladies Yellow Gold Concord Hexagon Quartz Watch

Ladies Yellow Gold Concord Hexagon Quartz Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pre-Owned 14 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Battery Operated Watch on Woven Gold Bracelet with Hexagonal Case and Champagne Stick Dial. Caseback Numbers 2098160-PS, 413482. 6 - 6.5 Inches...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch
Concord Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch

Concord Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch With Pave Dial Containing 158 Round Diamonds Totaling Approximately 0.75 Carats. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet With Folding Clasp. Finished ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Veneto 14K White Gold, Diamond Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds
Concord Veneto 14K White Gold, Diamond Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds

Concord Veneto 14K White Gold, Diamond Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds

By Concord Watch

Located in New York, NY

CONCORD VENETO 14K WHITE GOLD, 28 ROUND WITH DIAMOND BEZEL, MOTHER OF PEARL DIAL 8 DIAMOND DIAL Movement: Quartz Function: Hours, minutes Case: 25 mm 14k white gold case with dia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Concord Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Les Palais Wristwatch

Concord Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Les Palais Wristwatch

By Concord Watch

Located in Miami, FL

14k yellow gold Concord-Les Palais watch featuring 43 round and single cut diamonds weighing approximately .40cts total, G color VS clarity.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord 29-62-266 Les Palais Ladies Wristwatch
Concord 29-62-266 Les Palais Ladies Wristwatch

Concord 29-62-266 Les Palais Ladies Wristwatch

By Concord Watch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Concord MPN: 29-62-266 Model: Les Palais Case Material: 14k yellow gold Case Diameter: 25mm Bezel: Round brilliant diamond bezel Dial: Mother of pearl diamond dial Bracelet: 1...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Watch Head Fancy Art Deco Style Dial
14 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Watch Head Fancy Art Deco Style Dial

14 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Watch Head Fancy Art Deco Style Dial

By Concord Watch

Located in Stamford, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Watch Head Fancy Art Deco Style Dial. This watch was recently serviced and works fine. Size: 25.6 x 27.8 mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rectangular Quartz Wrist Watch on Strap
Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rectangular Quartz Wrist Watch on Strap

Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rectangular Quartz Wrist Watch on Strap

By Concord Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 29 X 23mm 14K yellow gold rectangular case, sapphire crystal, pull/push crown, water resistant Dial: champagne dial Band: black lizard...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Le Palais 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Watch Ref. 29-62-264
Concord Le Palais 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Watch Ref. 29-62-264

Concord Le Palais 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Watch Ref. 29-62-264

By Concord Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 21mm 14k yellow gold case, diamond bezel, sapphire protective crystal, pull/push crown Band: 14k yellow gold and diamond bracelet Dial...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding

By Cartier

Located in Media, PA

This is a fantastic 14 karat yellow gold Cartier watch but the movement is by Concord. Watch is manual winding and it works perfectly fine and runs well. I don't believe it is perfec...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch Men’s
Concord 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch Men’s

Concord 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch Men’s

By Concord Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 32.2mm round case, sapphire crystal, pull/push crown Dial: white with roman hour markers Band: black leather Reference:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
Concord Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch

Concord Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch

By Concord Watch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990 Concord 14K yellow Gold Ladies watch, Water Resistant Case measuring 1 X 7/8 inch and attached to a Yellow Gold Link Bracelet measuring just over 1/2 inch wide.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Concord Diamond 14k Yellow Gold and Sapphire Crystal Faced Wrist Watch
Concord Diamond 14k Yellow Gold and Sapphire Crystal Faced Wrist Watch

Concord Diamond 14k Yellow Gold and Sapphire Crystal Faced Wrist Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Towson, MD

This Concord watch blends classic design with precision craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Concord Les Palais Ref 29-62-264 14k Gold & Diamonds Ladies Wrist Watch Bracelet
Concord Les Palais Ref 29-62-264 14k Gold & Diamonds Ladies Wrist Watch Bracelet

Concord Les Palais Ref 29-62-264 14k Gold & Diamonds Ladies Wrist Watch Bracelet

By Concord Watch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Single Cut - Pavé Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.25 (approx.) Watchmaker: Concord Reference Number: 29-6...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Concord White Gold Les Palais Diamond Wristwatch
Concord White Gold Les Palais Diamond Wristwatch

Concord White Gold Les Palais Diamond Wristwatch

By Concord Watch

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pre-Owned 14 Karat White Gold Concord Les Palais Quartz Watch With Diamond Bezel & Mother Of Pearl Dial With Diamond Markers. 6.25 Inches Long. Finished Weight Is 52 Grams. Battery R...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Concord 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the concord 14k you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 14k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 18 vintage or 13 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a concord 14k may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing concord 14k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Concord Watch and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A concord 14k can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our concord 14k for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Concord 14k?

On average, a concord 14k at 1stDibs sells for $2,188, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $13,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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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