Cartier Ballon Bleu Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch W69012Z4.
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch W69012Z4.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Men's Cartier Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Men's Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring adorned with tapered baguette cut diamonds. Accompanied by GIA
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Chrysoberyl, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Studded Men's Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Studded Men's Watch Diamond Studded Belt and Bezel Chronograph and Date Display
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Men's Sized Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990's era Cartier Men's Size Panthere 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel. Original Gold Color Dial
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER Men's Dress Set of Diamonds set in Pink Porcelain
Located in New York , NY
CARTIER Men's Dress Set of Diamonds and Angel Skin Porcelain mounted in platinum and gold
Men's Cartier Love Ring Full Diamond Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold full diamond wedding band from the Cartier Love collection. The ring is set to
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Men's
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold ring from the iconic Love collection by Cartier B4032500. The ring is set with 3
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Tank Francaise Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM1412 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Francaise Cufflinks
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
XL Cartier 20 Carat Diamonds Men’s Blue Face Date Dial Full Set Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Very luxurious wristwatch by Cartier! XL Model Approx 20 carats of natural diamonds SI/VS clarity G
Diamond, Steel
Cartier Pasha Men's Watch with Diamond Cage and Brown Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic Cartier Pasha men's watch with all original parts. Complete with original Cartier box and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's Cartier Galbee 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very chic and bold looking vintage Cartier "Santos Galbee" wrist watch crafted in
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds - Quartz. 18k yellow
Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Men’s WT200005
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Cartier Tank Louis Gents, Model # WT200005. 18kt rose gold rectangular shape 40.40x32.5mm case
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds - Quartz. 18k yellow gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18 Karat Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18k White Gold Diamond Watch - Quartz chronograph
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Mens Watch Ref:W2007051
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
This Is A Men's Cartier Santos Dumont Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Watch With A Suggested Retail
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ring Lincoln Mercury Merkur Diamond Pinky Signet Mens 18k Yellow Gold 8
By Cartier
Located in Northbrook, IL
just as easily can be worn by a woman too, its dazzling diamonds made by Cartier, whats not to love
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Men's Peridot Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
neat surfaces and exquisite gem-setting in this splendid ring from Cartier which is expertly crafted
White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Midsize Men’s, Ladies 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Midsize Mens/Ladies 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch - Quartz with date. 18k
Cartier 18K Tank Americaine Midsize Men’s/Ladies 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k Tank Americaine Midsize Mens/Ladies 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch - Quartz with date
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds W25014B
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Panther 18k Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Watch with Date & Diamonds - Quartz. 18k yellow gold
Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Men's/Ladies Watch WH100251
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k White Gold & Diamond Mens/Ladies Watch WH100251 - Quartz. 18k white gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Mens/Ladies 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch WB7057K2 248
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Mens/Ladies 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch WB7057K2 2483 - Automatic with
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch WE9008Z3
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This Cartier Ballon Bleu 18K Rose Gold 42 mm Men's Watch, reference number WE9008Z3, comes with an
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.38 in W 0.91 in
1940's Cartier Vintage Art Deco Mens Top Hat Wristwatch - Palladium & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940's CARTIER Vintage Art Deco Mens Top Hat Wristwatch - Palladium & Diamonds Exceedingly Rare
Palladium
Cartier Platinum C De Cartier Single Diamond Wedding Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Platinum C De Cartier Single Diamond Mens Wedding Ring. Cartier Platinum C De Cartier
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 2303 Tank Franchaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s. large Watch
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Cartier 2303 Tank Francaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s Large WristWatch SPECIFICATIONS: Cartier
Stainless Steel
Cartier Paris Diamond Enamel Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Men's Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
alternating with engraved gold; exhibiting minimal loss Surrounded by a halo of single cut diamonds weighing
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Cartier Tank Louis XL WT200005 Diamond 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Louis WT200005 Men's Watch. 35mm 18K rose gold case. 18K rose gold bezel with original
Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's or Ladies 18 Karat Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph Men's/Ladies 18k White Gold Diamond Watch - Quartz chronograph
Cartier Tank Americaine 18 Karat Gold Men's or Ladies Midsize Watch WB7026L1
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k White Gold Men's or Ladies Midsize Watch WB7026L1 - Automatic winding
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Men's Tank Francaise Diamond Band in 18 Karat White Gold 0.05 Carat
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Retails for 3900 USD. In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 9.
White Gold
Men’s Diamond Ring Cartier Inspired Art Deco Wedding Band Solitaire
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Santos Ring. Centered by a fiery, white square (Princess cut) diamond, this custom wedding band
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000551
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000551. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold
White Gold
Cartier Tortue Large White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WA503851
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue Large White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WA503851. Manual-winding movement. 18K white
White Gold
Cartier Tortue 18k White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WA504351
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue 18K White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WA504351. Manual-winding movement. 18K white gold
White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE902055
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu 40mm Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE902055. Manual winding movement. 18K rose
Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph White Gold Diamond Mens Watch 2339
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine Chronograph White Gold Diamond Mens Watch 2339. Quartz movement. 18K white
White Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Midsize Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch WM502051
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos 100 Midsize Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch WM502051. Automatic self-winding movement
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Large White Gold Diamond Mens Watch 2366
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large White Gold Diamond Mens Watch 2366. Automatic self-winding movement
White Gold
Cartier Tank Anglaise XL White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WT100023
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise XL White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WT100023. Automatic self-winding movement
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000551 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000551 Box Card. Manual winding movement. 18k
White Gold
Cartier Tank Louis XL 18k Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WT200005
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis XL 18k Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WT200005. Manual-winding movement. 18k rose
Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000651 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000651 Box Papers. Manual winding movement. 18k
Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007002
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007002. Manual winding movement. 18K
White Gold
Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Mens Watch 2498
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Mens Watch 2498. Manual-winding movement. 18K rose
Silver, Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007001
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007001. Manual winding movement. 18K
Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Louis XL 18k Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WT200005
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis XL 18k Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WT200005. Manual-winding movement. 18k rose
Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Automatic Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE9005Z3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Automatic Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE9005Z3. Automatic self-winding
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos Silver Dial Steel Diamond Mens Watch W4SA0005 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Silver Dial Steel Diamond Mens Watch W4SA0005 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
Silver, Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Automatic Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE9005Z3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Automatic Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE9005Z3. Automatic self-winding
Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36 Midsize Diamond Mens Watch W4BB0017 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36 Midsize Diamond Mens Watch W4BB0017 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel Diamond Blue Dial Mens Watch W4SA0006 Unworn
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel Diamond Blue Dial Mens Watch W4SA0006 Unworn. Automatic self-winding
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Men's Santos 100 XL Diamond Watch with Original Leather Band with Box
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning Custom Cartier Santos 100 XL (Ref# 2656) with Fine Set Diamond Case, Bezel, and Deployment
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis XL White Gold Diamond Men's Watch WT200006 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis XL White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WT200006 Box Papers. Manual winding movement
Cartier Calibre Silver Dial White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WF100007 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Calibre Silver Dial White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WF100007 Box Papers. Automatic self
White Gold, Silver
Cartier Santos 100 Midsize Rose Gold Black Dial Diamond Mens Watch WM505017
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos 100 Midsize Rose Gold Black Dial Diamond Mens Watch WM505017. Automatic self-winding
Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36 Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE900451 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36 Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE900451 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tortue Medium 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WA501008 Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue Medium 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WA501008 Card. Manual winding winding
Rose Gold
GIA Certified 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies yellow gold Panthere wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, a secret signature at X, a blued steel sword-shaped hands and a yellow gold diamond set bezel. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Roadster Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Roadster Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Signed Cartier, numbered and marked. Fully polished. Wrist length: 15.5 centimeters. Additional links available on request. Extra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,383
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Reference 3517 Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case, Automatic, Self winding movement, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glass C...
Steel
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
$9,745 / item
W 0.27 in L 16 in
Certified 15.51 CTW Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace Gift 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold with diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Sapphire stimulates concent...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tortue Watch 18k Gold and Diamond
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Cartier Tortue Watch—a stunning blend of luxury and craftsmanship. This large-sized (43mm x 38mm) masterpiece is crafted from 18k yellow gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
$17,368
H 1.91 in W 1.4 in
Franck Muller Diamonds Conquistador Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 8001 SC Full Set
By Franck Muller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Full set Franck Muller Diamonds Conquistador Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 8001 SC Reference number: 8001-SC Model: Conquistador Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel 35.5 mm x 4...
Diamond, Steel
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Thierry Mugler Holy Grail FW 1997 Rare Silk Suit Gold Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. Step into the mythic elegance of Thierry Mugler's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, where fashion transcends into fantasy. This extremely rare two-piece suit, jacket and skir...
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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