Driver Watch
Omega Geneve Chronostop Date (reference 146.009). Iconic Driver's Watch. Yr 1974
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
the most iconic drivers watches ever made, worthy of any collection or for motorsports event
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Shreve & Co. Right Handed Drivers Watch in Gun Metal & Rose Gold, circa 1910
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is a unique, right handed drivers watch with gun metal and Rose Gold in an art deco design
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Corum Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Driver's Lady's Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Corum lady's driver's watch, with mother of pearl dial and original crystal. Leather
Category
20th Century American Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
unusual articulated design. These watches were called "Drivers Watches" because they sit on the side of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver's Style Manual Watch, 1920s
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
a driver's watch it is practical and great during a meeting when you want to discreetly view the
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Eterna 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptional in that it has a rich even patina and can be easily read. It is juxtaposed as a drivers watch for
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
wrist or, on the side of your wrist. It is perfect for viewing while at a meeting or as a drivers watch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Scuba Driver Chrono
By Bulgari
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bulgari
Scuba driver chrono
acier/bracelet croco
automatique
certifié chronomètre
etanche 200
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Vendome Driver BI-PLAN W1514457
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
folds behind the caseback. The watch is further fitted with a sapphire glass and powered by a manual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Geneve Chronostop Driver Ref 145.010. New Generic Leather Strap, c1968
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and iconic Omega Geneve Chronostop Driver , reference 145.010 was designed to be highly
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Breitling Chronograph with date, Ref 7101 , aka the Bullhead , the Pupitre. 1971
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
course deliberate and again driver focussed. The perfect watch for any vintage motorsport event and
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Recent Sales
Vintage Seiko Motorist Drivers Watch, 1960s
By Seiko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Seiko Motorist Diashock Driver's Unique Wedge Shape Design Yellow Gold Plated with
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Wrist Watches
Vintage Elgin Driver's Watch with a Black Dial, 1950
By Elgin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950 Vintage Lord Elgin Driver's 14k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Original Black Dial with Gold
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Cuervo Y Sobrinos Classic Driver A.2912 Men's Automatic Watch Diamond Bezel
Located in Miami, FL
Cuervo Y Sobrinos Classic Driver A.2912 Men's Automatic Watch Diamond Bezel 39MM
Category
Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches
Breitling Gold Plated Stainless Steel Top Time Driver Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
place in pop culture, being the only other model of watch that Sean Connery wears as James Bond besides
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Cuervo Y Sobrinos La Habana 2400, Silver Dial Certified Authentic
Located in Miami, FL
Cuervo Y Sobrinos La Habana Reference #:A.2912. Cuervo Y Sobrinos Classic Driver A.2912 Men's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Blancpain T & H-M Retro Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Driver Ladies Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Special retro 1940's ladies Blancpain watch designed in 14 karat yellow gold. Snake chain with
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Nickle Early Right Handed Drivers Watch Original Enamel Dial from 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin National Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Drivers Style / Military
METAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Wrist Watches
Rose Gold and Sapphire Lady's Retro Bracelet Watch
Located in Aspen, CO
Lady's retro drivers watch with 8 square sapphires (unheated Ceylon, aprox. 2cts)
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Omega Geneve Chronostop Wristwatch, Patinated Dial/Hands, Circa 1968
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
c 1968. The perfect driver's watch designed for motorsport, and an iconic Omega design. Neither
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster Chronostop Ref 145.007, Last Divers Watches, Superb Example
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
market today, Dated from 1971 with a 29 ***** serial, making it one of the last of these driver's watches
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Tag Heuer Monaco, Ref CAW211P, Special Edition, Complete Set, Outstanding
By TAG Heuer
Located in Canterbury, England
Monaco legend booklet and cal 11 instructions. A perfect drivers watch!
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Cartier Gold Limited Edition Privee Collection Drivers Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Drivers Privee Collection Mid-Size Wristwatch, two toned silver dial with roman
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hermes Paris Jaeger LeCoultre "Etrier" Gold Driver Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Etrier" 18 karat yellow gold driver wristwatch is the ultimate wardrobe must have and will become a
Category
2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Driver's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Limited Edition Privee Collection
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Driver's 18K Yellow Gold Limited Edition Privee Collection - Quartz . 18K Yellow gold ( 22
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Driver's Gold Limited Edition 150th Anniversary Piece 124 Ref 2270
By Cartier
Located in București, București
The case of this watch is made from 18K yellow gold. This is a highly prized and luxurious material
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Gerald Genta Stainless Steel Fantasy Retro Mickey Mouse Race Driver Wristwatch
By Gérald Genta
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel Gérald Genta, Genève, "Fantasy Retro - Disney", automatic, Ref. RSF.X.10, made circa 2008, is an unusual, jump hour and retrograde minutes, self-winding, water re...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1920
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket / Right Hand Drivers Wrist Watch
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Rose Gold Daytona Cosmograph Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 116505
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
jewels and a 72 hour power reserve. Originally designed for professional race car drivers, this watch can
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya 26030IO.OO.D001IN.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya. The watch boasts a titanium case presented on a black leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya Limited Edition 26030IO.OO
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya. The watch boasts a titanium case presented on a black leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Elgin Nickle Early Right Handed Drivers Watch Original Enamel Dial from 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin National Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Drivers Style / Military
METAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold Diamond Driver's Wristwatch, circa 1950
Located in Aspen, CO
A driver's watch is unusual and seen in the 1940s and 1950s. The dial sits on the top of the wrist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex Daytona Platinum Ice Blue Dial 116506, 2021
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ultimate driver’s watch with stunning techniques and a sophisticated aesthetic. Crafted in a 40 mm platinum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Cartier Rare Vendome Drivers White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare ladies Vendome Drivers 32mm wristwatch crafted in white gold by Cartier. Featuring a silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Drivers Side Manual Watch, 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin National Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Driver Style / Art Deco
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Dunhill Yellow Gold Rectangular Drivers Wristwatch circa 2000s
By Dunhill
Located in Stamford, CT
18k yellow gold Dunhill rectangular driver's wristwatch. Quartz movement. Circa 2000s.
18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TAG Heuer Stainless Steel "Monaco" Drivers Chronograph Reissue
By TAG Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
: White Dial / Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Drivers Punched Leather 19mm / Regular Length
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen Ristside Driver's YGF Wristwatch Original Bracelet and Box, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
remarkable Driver's wrist watch was one of the first of its kind in the "Ristside" series of timepieces
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hermes Stainless Steel & Brown Barenia H. Heure TGM Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
booklet, and watch screw driver
Measurements:
Length: 9.25"
Width: .75"
Circumference: 5.5"-6.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Horseshoe Style Driver's Wristwatch Ref 497
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a collectible and rare Patek Philippe, Genève reference 497 Driver’s watch with Horseshoe
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Limited Edition Platinum Cartier Asymmetric Driver's Wristwatch Ref 1996
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cartier Asymmetric Tank model # 1996 in platinum is a limited edition of 100 pieces. This is run with a manual wind cal 9P2 movement. Comes on a strap with a Cartier deployant clasp....
Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Vintage Elgin Drivers Watch with a Yellow Gold Plated and Lizard Bracelet, 1952
By Elgin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Lord Elgin Driver's 14k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Original Black Dial with Gold
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Padlock Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18KT Gold Padlock Driver's Watch with 18KT Gold Clasp
Category
French Wrist Watches
Cartier Men's Large Asymmetrical Tank Limited Edition 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
BUCKLE, BLUE CABOCHON CROWN, BLUE STEEL LIMITED EDITION HANDS, ASYMMETRICAL OFF-SET ANGLE (DRIVERS WATCH
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 1.07 in D 0.3 in L 1.62 in
Hamilton "Contour" in Extraordinary Condition, 17 Jewel, Caliber 980
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
"drivers watches". These watches could be worn on the side of the wrist so you could read the watch while
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Oysterflex Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Daytona 116518LN redefines the drivers watch with a luxurious yellow gold and black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Limited Series Driver Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Cartier Driver was released in a limited series of 150 watches in 1997 to commemorate the 150th
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Omega SS "Bull's Head" driver's chronograph circa 1970's
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega SS "Bull's Head" driver's chronograph circa 1970's. Oversized 43mm x 43mm SS case in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Panera Stainless Steel Luminor Wristwatch PAM 112 circa 2003
By Panerai
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and outer box, booklets, and warranty card dated 2013, extra rubber strap and screw driver.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies Driver Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
• Model: Master Compressor Diving Chronograph
• Movement: Automatic
• Case Size: 38mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: White
• Strap: Dark navy leather
• Closure/Clasp Type:...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Ben Sherman Carnaby Driver WB052WB
By Ben Sherman
Located in Southhampton, PA
case of the watch is made of metal and boasts stainless steel back. The watch is powered by a quartz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in Switzerland. The stunning and elegant Chopard watch has a diamond surround. The diamo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Tiffany & Co. Two Tone 18Kt. Yellow & Platinum Art Deco Watch from 1920's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Haas Neveux for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 2...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Bulova Excellency 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Lather Strap Circa 1940s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Bulova Excellency 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Lather Strap Circa 1940s
stylish art Deco and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1940s, Bulova Ranger in gold, serviced wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Excellent Condition
Length: 6.5 inch
Dial Width: 0.82 inch
Weight: 32.6 grams
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm
...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
18KWG Cartier Diamond Face Tank Américaine Watch
By Cartier
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic Cartier "Tank Américaine" women's watch in 18K white gold. Featuring 1.00ctw G-H/VS1-2 round pave diamonds around the face. The face measures 19mm x 35mm and has a Cartier ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm
MOVEMENT / ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Art Deco Ladies Exploding Number Platinum & Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Boston, MA
A classic wristwatch with a rectangular shape, crafted in platinum, featuring a manual wind movement.
The watch showcases a silver dial adorned with bold Arabic numerals, adding a ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Juvenia Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Style Ladies Watch From 1950's High Grade
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 19mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
OMEGA Constellation Electronic. Mens Omega Watch F300 Constellation Chronometer
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage 1970s Omega Electronic Constellation Chronometer
ref F300 Hz
Condition: Works and keeps time. Excellent condition for the Age. New Battery
Engraved J.A.F 1977 Raytheon on ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Ref 2493 Vintage Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Patek Philippe Reference 2493 Wrist Watch, 30 x 30 MM 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece stepped, cushion case with tear Drop lugs. Caliber 10-200 18 Jewel Nickle Lever movement. Si...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm
...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Driver Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate driver watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 23 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect driver watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic driver watch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Dunhill and Elgin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A driver watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a princess cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our driver watch for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Driver Watch?
On average, a driver watch at 1stDibs sells for $4,295, while they’re typically $233 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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