CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
. CARTIER LANIER Ladies Hexagon Watch - 18K White Gold & Cartier Factory Set Diamonds $32,900 Retail
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
White Gold
CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
. CARTIER LANIER Ladies Hexagon Watch - 18K White Gold & Cartier Factory Set Diamonds $32,900 Retail
White Gold
Cartier Santos 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Santos men's watch is an elegant timepiece that showcases a 25mm case crafted from 18K
18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Watch WE900951
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Discover the luxurious Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm WE900951 unisex watch in 18K white gold with
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Baignoire Factory Diamonds 18k Rose Gold Satin Strap
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
MOVEMENT: Manual Excellent condition Factory set diamonds Box & Card Accommodated with an up-to-date
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$11,360Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Tank Rare Factory Diamond Dial & Case Yellow Gold Service Papers
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Very rare Cartier Tank. Factory set diamond case and dial, yellow gold. BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Tank
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Octagon Model 0906 18 Karat Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Santos Octagon 0906 Year: Early 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,495
W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
Cartier Ballon Bleu 28mm Factory Diamond Bezel W4BB0015 Silver Dial Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
case with a polished finish, enhanced by a factory-set diamond bezel that adds a touch of brilliance
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Special Order Santos Carree 170916 Factory Pave Diamonds Deux Or
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Special Order Santos Carrée Factory Pave Diamonds Deux Or 18k WG/YG 1980s SKU: 1699 A rare
Cartier Tortue Large Ladies Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Case Ref 2496
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tortue Large Ladies Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Case Ref 2496 - Manual winding. Tortue. 18K
$8,695
H 1.02 in W 0.84 in Dm 0.84 in
Tank Française Small Factory Diamond Bezel Steel W4TA0029 Box Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
steel case with a polished finish, enhanced by a factory-set diamond bezel with 22 diamonds totaling
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 1.3 in W 1.3 in L 0.24 in
Cartier White Gold Tortue Mechanical Watch with Factory Diamonds 2497
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
crystal. Features Factory Collection Quality Diamonds All around Bezel and Lugs Case Width = 33 mm (37 mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
W 0.32 in Dm 0.56 in L 0.24 in
Cartier Tank Mini Americaine 1380 Factory Diamond Bezel Deployment Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Mini Americaine 1380 Factory Diamond Bezel Deployment Watch 14MM
18k Gold
Pre-Owned Louis Cartier Tank Watch Factory Diamonds Grain de Riz 18KY
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Special Louis Cartier Watch with diamond encrusted factory diamonds on dial, case, crown, and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere Round 8057916 Women's Quartz Watch Factory Diamond 18K Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere Round 8057916 Womens Quartz Watch Factory Diamond 18K Gold 24mm
Cartier Pasha 2507 Women’s Automatic Watch 1 Carat Factory Diamond 18 Karat YG
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Pasha 2507 Womens Automatic Watch 1CT Factory Diamond 18K YG 35mm
Cartier Pasha 2507 Women’s Automatic Watch 1 Carat Factory Diamond 18 Karat YG
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Pasha Reference #:2507. Cartier Pasha 2507 Womens Automatic Watch 1CT Factory Diamond 18K
Unavailable
W 0.63 in Dm 0.87 in L 0.27 in
Cartier Tank Basculante 2480 Factory Diamond 18K Gold Ladies Box&Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Basculante 2480 Factory Diamond 18K Gold Ladies 22mm Box&Papers
18k Gold
Cartier Divan 32mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Cartier Divan 18K White Gold Watch with 2 Rows Diamond Bezel and leather strap, featuring a
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Large 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamonds Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere large Yellow gold watch. 28MM 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold bezel with
Yellow Gold
151 Gm 18 Karat Gold Cartier Pasha Factory Diamond Automatic Chrono Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
151 Gm 18 K Yellow Gold Cartier Pasha Factory Diamond Automatic Chrono Watch !!! Brand Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire 18k Yellow Gold Cartier Dial Factory Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Cartier dial BAND: 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Quartz Rare Cartier dial Factory set diamonds Very Good
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos Demoiselle 18K Gold Factory Diamonds Quartz Ladies Watch WF9004Y8
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
double fold over clasp. This watch comes with original box and papers. Details: Brand Cartier Series
Cartier Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 35mm Automatic Factory Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 35mm Automatic Factory Dial Watch This classic Cartier Pasha
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Baignoire 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Baignoire REFRENCE: 1954 SIZE: 30mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: White BAND
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Panther Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel, Case top and crown are all Cartier Factory set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier White Gold Pasha Factory Diamond Bezel and Crown Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, AL
who loves a big look. The watch features an off-white, textured dial with a factory diamond bezel
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Mini 1361 Teardrop Bracelet Factory Diamonds 18k YG
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Mini 1361 with 18k Yellow Gold Teardrop Bracelet & Factory Diamonds SKU: 1704 A rare
Cartier Baignoire Paris 18K Yellow Gold & Factory Diamond Gran De Ris Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant Cartier 18K Gold Diamond Watch. This exquisite timepiece features an oval-shaped face
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Paris Mini 0630 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Quartz Ladies
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Mini 0630 Ladies Watch. 15mm 18K yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel. Off
18k Gold
Ladies Carter Tank Francaise Ref W4TA0008, Factory Diamonds, Unworn, Complete Set
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our unworn, with factory stickers, ladies Cartier Tank Francaise is reference W4TA0008. This
Cartier Panthere MOP 22mm Factory Diamond Bezel Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Cartier Panthere ladies watch reference 1280 2. Featuring a 22mm 18k yellow gold case with a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere with factory diamond roman dial
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier's dedication to crafting pieces that transcend fleeting trends. Every image captured of the watch
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos 2960 Factory Diamond Set Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic Ref. 2960 – 18K Yellow Gold with Factory Diamond Dial A rare and
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Chinoise 2305 Factory Diamonds Navy Blue Strap
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Tank Chinoise REFRENCE: 2305 CASE: Yellow Gold DIAL: White MOVEMENT: Quartz
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Pasha Factory Diamond Bezel 2528 Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier 18K White Gold 32mm Pasha Factory Diamond Bezel 2528 ladies watch on a pink leather
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.36 in W 1.11 in
Cartier Ballon Bleu 28mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Box Paper WE9003Z3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
factory-set diamond bezel that enhances its luxurious and sophisticated design. The silver dial is
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Panthere De Cartier w/ Factory Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Panthere De Cartier Movement: Quartz Case Size : 22 mm Case Material
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère 866919 Ladies Yellow Gold Factory Diamonds Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
for Use in Water Warranty: 24 Months Comprehensive Notes: Factory Diamonds Warranty This second hand
Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Tortue Mechanical Watch with Factory Diamonds 2497
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
crystal. Features Factory Collection Quality Diamonds All around Bezel and Lugs Case Width = 33 mm (37 mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Small Watch in Stainless Steel with Factory Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Panthere Small Model Movement: Quartz Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 18k Gold Factory Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Cartier Panthere, Swiss Made, In 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Factory Set With Diamonds All Along The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Midsize Cartier Tank Francaise 18k White Gold Watch W/ Factory Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Midsize (25mm) Cartier Tank Francaise w/ Date in 18k White Gold W/ Factory Diamond Bezel. The Watch
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Mini Panthere Factory Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1131 Women's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company-Cartier Style -Luxury Watch Model-Mini Panthere Factory Diamonds Reference Number01131 Case
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 18k Rose Gold Factory Diamond Dial Ref. 3003 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Certificate of Authenticity & Cartier Box This has got to be one of the most electric Ballon Bleu watches
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier 3002 Ballon Bleu 18 Karat Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bracelet - Leather Bracelet- Adjustable Dial - Silver Dial Bezel - Factory Diamond Bezel Crystal - Scratch
Cartier Pasha WJ1116M9 18 Karat White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Women's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
and guarantee both the authenticity of the watch and your satisfaction. All our watches include free
Cartier Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Tank Manual Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: Factory Diamond Style: Tanlk Dial: White
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Baignoire Mini Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Cartier Baignoire Mini (18x23mm) in 18k Yellow Gold W/ Factory Diamond Bezel on Bracelet
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Factory Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu in stainless steel with an original factory set diamond bezel with a silver
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.66 in L 1.66 in
Cartier Ronde Louis WR007004 18k White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel & Pave Dial
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ronde Louis in 18k white gold with factory diamond bezel & center pave diamond dial on a
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis WR007004 18k White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel and Pave Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ronde Louis in 18k white gold with factory diamond bezel & center pave diamond dial on a
Cougar de Cartier Watch with Factory Diamond Bezel and Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Presenting the exquisite Cartier Cougar Ladies Watch, measuring 26mm. This timepiece is crafted
Cartier Delices 3379 WG8000006 Womens Quartz Watch Factory Diamond 18k Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Delices 3379 WG8000006 Womens Quartz Watch Factory Diamond 18k Rose Gold
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Panthere Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Columbia, MO
& features a factory diamond bezel. This is a classic Cartier design that is sure to please any woman. The
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier white gold Tank Francaise Chronograph Factory Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph in 18k White Gold W/ Factory Set Diamond Bezel. The Watch
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.26 in W 0.95 in Dm 0.95 in
Cartier Colisée 18k Gold also called Rivoli 8057911 with 43 Diamonds Factory Set
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning few Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Pasha Miss Pasha Steel Pink Dial Ladies Watch W3140008 Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Diamonds were custom set, 100% na...
Steel
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
VERA WANG Vintage Grey Silk Ethereal Gown w. Train
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage 100% grey silk Invisible side zip Flowy train Goddess vibes Size USA 6 NWT's, one flaw in the fabric as pictured that you cannot notice unless upon close inspection...
$3,900
H 0.87 in W 0.79 in
Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
By Chopard
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCou...
Diamond, White Gold
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
18k Gold
$46,450
H 15.75 in W 19.6 in D 10.65 in
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Tan Brown Ligne Ulysse Toile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Tan Brown Toile Lingne Ulysse ( Special Order Exterior ) - Gold Hardware - Circa late 1980's ( Stamped Circle S ) - YOU WILL NEVER SEE THIS AGAIN Condition: The bag is in grea...
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (42mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals; da...
NALLY GIA Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pear shape drop earrings with the halo. Made in platinum and 18k white gold, set with 142 round brilliant cut diamonds, total weight 0.65 carats color: E-F, clarity: VS, with suspend...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Classic Sterling Silver Tank Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Reference 6145 Ladies Wrist Watch, 28 x 21 M.M. 2 Piece .925 Sterling Silver Case, Sapphire set crown, Quartz movement, White dial with Blue Roman Numerals. N...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 18Kt Yellow Gold Original Dial and Supplied with Original Buckle 1970's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
18k Gold
$5,395
W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Cartier Roadster Pink Dial W62017V3 Stainless Steel Quartz Ladies Watch B&P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Roadster W62017V3 is a distinctive and feminine take on one of Cartier’s most recognizable sport-luxury models. Crafted in polished stainless steel, the case features the...
Stainless Steel
$22,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2014 Electric Blue Patent Leather Quilted Retractable Frame Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel electric blue quilted patent leather clutch with rectangle metal frame Year: 2014 Metallic blue cc logo Satin interior lining Zippered back pocket 10.5" W x 5.5" H x 2" D Ma...
Arpas 14k Yellow & White Gold Bamboo Link 16" Necklace - 11.80 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous. I love the design. It is such a quality made piece. It has sections of 14k yellow gold with 14k white gold round separators. It is 16 inches long ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Spectacular Thierry Mugler Black Fur Maxi Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture black fur maxi coat from fall/winter 2000 collection. Design of this spectacular coat is inspired by Mugler’s iconic hairy looks from “Les Chimeres” FW 1997 a...
Cartier Panthere 1650 Blue MOP 18K White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 1650 Ladies Watch. 27mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold bezel with factory diamond sets. Blue Mother of Pearl dial with white gold hands and White gold Roman num...
White 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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