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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre PC116 Geometric Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC116 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin.
Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel
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H 1.1 in W 1.77 in Dm 0.28 in
Obrey Paris 1970 Retro Modernist Unisex Wrist Watch In Gilded Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist wrist watch designed by Emile Obrey Paris.
Fabulous ultra modernist wristwatch
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 0.25 in Dm 1.34 in
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company History
Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC105 Retro Round Wrist Watch in Stainles
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC105 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin.
Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
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H 1.22 in W 1.53 in Dm 8.5 in
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
wrist watch this new watch was partially born for the service man in World War , it was difficult to
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.48 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Zenith Watch from the Art Deco era, made of platinum and diamond.
The case and the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Seiko Steel World Time Watch circa, 1970's in excellent Original Condition
By Seiko
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Seiko Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: World time / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1880's Ladies J.W. Benson Bracelet Watch with Articulated Band Kiln Fired Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is one of the most unique wrist watches I have ever seen. The workmanship is exceptional and it
Category
Antique 1880s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 Retro Bubble Wrist Watch Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin.
Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel
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H 0.67 in W 1.53 in Dm 1.73 in
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex 9Ct. Rose Gold Art Deco Watch from 1915 in the Campaign Style
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
World War. The watch has just been serviced by our team and comes with our 18 month warranty service
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial from
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American House of Waltham. We seldom see these early American watches in such fine condition. This watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Corum Golden Bridge 43mm Rose Gold Ref. B113/03010 - 113.900.55/0F02 GG55R
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Firenze, FI
years after it was first created, the Golden Bridge Collection has been enhanced with a round case of 43
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breitling Navitimer GMT / World Wristwatch Ref A24422. Complete Set.
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Breitling Navitimer GMT / World reference A24422 (A24322B726) is the best combination and
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cober "Nº1" watch white gold with crocodile leather strap in stock and handmade
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
itself by its design. This 18 Carat white gold watch is designed to be worn on the wrist in the most
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
18k Vulcain Alarm Watch, Circa 1950's
By Vulcain
Located in Wailea, HI
itself an enviable reputation through its complication watches, which received awards at several World
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
range of premium watches that was first introduced by Omega back in 1952. These watches were designed to
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Specialties Divers Steel Watch 2200
By Blancpain
Located in San Fernando, CA
claimed to be “The World´s First Modern Diving Watch” (by Blancpain)
Ref. 2200 – Fifty Fathoms
Movement
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 126660 Deepsea James Cameron Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Deepsea James Cameron
In the world of luxury watches, Rolex stands as a symbol of precision, durability
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
By Marvin
Located in Raleigh, NC
some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American
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Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches
1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
Trench styled watches from that era that were 0 sized.
What is a “Wire Lug / Fixed Lug” Wrist Watch
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
14 Karat Gold Watches Lapponia Björn Weckström Name Golda
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Watches Lapponia Björn Weckström Golda
The watch works, just changed the battery
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Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Doxa Sub 600T Professional Automatic Orange Dial Men's Watch 861.10.351.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
for his anti magnetic watch at the Worlds Fair in Milan, Italy in 1906. The 1950s saw many brands
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2010s Wrist Watches
1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era.
A genuine Bold Military dial that has
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Applied Numerals. Only the worlds finest Swiss Watches went to this extreme. We seldom see this model and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the 1940's and is in excellent original condition. The tonneau, or barrel shaped watch was first
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
BRM Stainless Steel Red Automatic Watch Shock Absorber Leather Strap
By BRM
Located in Magny En Vexin, FR
The V6-44-SA-AR is the world’s first timepiece with a movement suspended on three semi-recumbent
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2010s French Artisan Wrist Watches
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H 0.44 in Dm 1.74 in
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
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LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
What a great watch this is. We never see watches this old with such fine
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Doxa Sub 600T Aquamarine Turquoise and Rubber Strap Men's Watch 862.10.241.25
Located in Wilmington, DE
for his anti magnetic watch at the Worlds Fair in Milan, Italy in 1906. The 1950s saw many brands
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Doxa Sub 600T Professional Orange Dial and Rubber Strap Watch 862.10.351.21
Located in Wilmington, DE
for his anti magnetic watch at the Worlds Fair in Milan, Italy in 1906. The 1950s saw many brands
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
1920's Eberhard Hermetic 15J, Sterling Silver, Trench Watch Totally Restored
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches
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H 0.34 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Rare Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k Gold Chronograp Mens Watch 1940´s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bilbao, ES
oldest watch producer in the world that is still in operation. Vintage Vacheron Constantin watches
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Civil War Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sevenfriday T Series Automatic Green Tiger Men's Watch T3/04
Located in Wilmington, DE
celebrate the Year of the Tiger which starts on 1st Feb 2022.
For the very first time, we’re taking our NFC
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2010s Wrist Watches
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches for the railroad industry and for the general marketplace as well. This watch is an example of one
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Black Racing Dial White Gold Mens Watch 116509
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
watch incorporates machinery fully developed by Rolex (unlike its predecessors) and is part of the first
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Watch 16610
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
, following the invention of the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, in 1926. In watchmaking, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Waltham Platinum Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa, 1934 with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe 2526J 1st Automatic Calatrava Watch circa 1956 "Hausmann" Rome
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Patek Philippe 2526J watch is considered to be the ultimate Vintage Patek
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
EARLY EDiTION BRAND NEW BREITLING CHRONOMAT B01 42 SIX NATIONS IRELAND WATCH
By Breitling
Located in GB
complete example of this watch for sale anywhere in the world
DESCRIPTION Chronomat – An all-purpose watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
7.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.32 Carat Diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
garden on your wrist!
The legendary history of fine jewelry and watch maison Van Cleef & Arpels all
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
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In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Waltham Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Red Dial circa, 1950's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage American Watch in finer condition than this one.
Through the American civil war and two World
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
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Surely you’ll find the exact first wrist watch in the world you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect first wrist watch in the world may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic first wrist watch in the world over the years, but those made by Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a first wrist watch in the world featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a first wrist watch in the world for sale for men should be easy, but there are 160 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
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The price for a first wrist watch in the world starts at $122 and tops out at $275,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $8,250.
Finding the Right wrist-watches for You
Antique, new and vintage 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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