Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 52mm x ...
Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 26068BA.ZZ.D08
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 26068BA.ZZ.D088CR.01 - Automatic winding chronograph with date.
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model fea...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Kt Gold & Steel Van Der Bauwede Automatic Dual Time Chronograph BNIB Watch
By VAN DER BAUWEDE
Located in Antwerp, BE
VAN DER BAUWEDE "AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME, CAL 40" BRAND NEW IN BOX WITH WARRANTY PAPERS MOVEMENT: mechanical with automatic winding,Chronograph, Dual Time, caliber 40 CASE: Stainless s...
Gold, Steel
Tresor Paris Watch Swiss Movement Chronograph Date Diamond Nouveau Hexagone
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Sophisticated and glamorous, this swiss-made watch is perfect for any wardrobe. Combined with the 18ct white gold plating, the beautiful Tresor Paris bezel oozes glamour, making this...
Diamond, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
BLACPAIN Villeret, 18K White Gold Chronograph
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
Basic Information - Brand: Blancpain - Model: Villeret - Reference number: 4082-1540-55 - Movement: Automatic Complications - Chronograph - Case Size: 40mm - Dial: Blue - Case Mate...
18k Gold, White Gold
A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Swiss 18ct Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer min...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$15,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Tank Américaine Chronograph White Gold
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Can be accommodated with an appraisal upon request, after return period. BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Tank Americaine Chronograph REFRENCE: 2312 SIZE: 16 x 45mm CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: ...
White Gold
Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A large 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 .
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all Warranty Papers, Rare Collectors Watch Case : 18 Kt Solid Gold, Diameter 39.5 mm Strap :...
18k Gold
Chopard Mille Miglia Ltd Edition Chronograph Automatic Watch In 18K Rose G
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Chopard Mille Miglia Ltd Edition Chronograph Automatic Watch In 18K Rose Gold Ltd edition with this being no 239 of 250.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008 Santos watch, extra-large model, chronograph mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1904 CH...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Blancpain Villeret Rose Gold Single Button Chronograph
By Blancpain
Located in Stamford, CT
The Blancpain Villeret automatic 18 rose gold single button chronograph is a masterpiece of refined elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. This timepiece is carved from luxurious ros...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Hunter Chronograph 1908
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Automatic Chronograph 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and modern Cartier Pasha Automatic Chronograph 18 Karat Gold. Diameter without crown 42mm Case and Clasp 18 Karat solid Gold. Including certificate of authenticity.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Titus Genève Swiss Chronograph – 18ct Rose Gold
By Titus
Located in London, GB
A rare and elegant vintage Titus Genève Swiss chronograph, crafted in luxurious 18ct rose gold. This classic timepiece showcases fine Swiss watchmaking, combining precision, functio...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breitling Cadette Vintage Chronograph Venus 175 Gold Plated 1950s
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
Case Material: Gold-plated with stainless steel back Dial: Champagne tone with dual-register chronograph layout Crystal: Acrylic Movement: Venus 175 manual wind chronograph calibre F...
Gold Plate
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Wristwatch in Rose Gold
By Omega
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Equipped with a helium escape valve, this timepiece is designed for the release of helium gas which forms inside watches when worn at extreme depths. On the large side, the diameter ...
Rose Gold
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold 37mm leather strap with box. Mechanical manual wind Case Number 27710112 17 rubies, all original condition weight 76gr leather strap ne...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Libre Chronograph White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, Ref. 2975
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pre-owned timepiece from the Cartier Libre collection (ref. 2975) reimagines the classic chronograph through a lens of high-jewelry artistry. Crafted in 18K white gold and set w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 150th Anniversary Edition Cougar Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
This exceptional Cartier 150th Anniversary Edition Cougar Chronograph wristwatch is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, celebrating the maison's rich heritage with a sophisticated ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Breitling Chronomat Automatic Chronograph, Steel and 18KT Gold, Ref. B13047
By Breitling
Located in Braintree, GB
The crown and both chronograph pushers are 18KT gold and fluted for grip.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Ref 116509 Racing Dial White Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Reference 116509. This watch has become one of the most iconic watches Rolex has ever made and is sought after all over the world.
18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt.
Yellow Gold
Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s
By Universal Genève
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case No. 1452130, Ref. 124103. Ma...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Audemars Piguet 26022BC 39mm 18K White Gold Chronograph Blue Dial
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Audemars Piguet 26022BC Royal Oak men's watch. 39MM 18K white gold case with 18K white gold octagon-shaped bezel. Blue tapestry dial with luminous hands and luminous index hour marke...
White Gold
A Swiss Rose Gold Hunter Chronograph 50mm White Roman Dial C1890
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Swiss 18ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Chronograph C1890.
Rose Gold
Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph
By Thomas Russell & Son
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare 18ct Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch C1905.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
Introduced in 1986 as the successor to the legendary 2499, it remains one of the most desirable perpetual calendar chronographs for collectors worldwide. This particular example is ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC 18kt Gold Limited Edition Antoine Saint Exupéry Pilot Chronograph Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
IWC 18k Rose Gold Limited Edition Antoine De Saint Exupery Pilot Chronograph Gents Wristwatch This is a SOLD OUT limited edition piece of only 250 manufactured and sold worldwide, ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$23,950Sale Price|60% Off
Montblanc Star Chronograph GMT 1906 Rose Gold Perpetual Limited Edition
By Mont Blanc
Located in Dallas, TX
Montblanc Star Chronograph GMT 1906 Rose Gold Perpetual Limited Edition - COSC-certified mechanism (Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres) that features not only all the classic ...
Rose Gold
IWC Portugieser 18k White Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with rare Panda Dial
By IWC
Located in New York City, NY
The Essence of Luxury Timekeeping: IWC Portugieser Chronograph 18k White Gold Panda Dial Experience the pinnacle of watchmaking with the IWC Portugieser Chronograph 18k White Gold w...
18k Gold, White Gold
Union Glashütte Chronograph 18 Karat Gold, Automatic, Limited to 50, Saxony.
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare Union Glashutte (Saxony) Chronograph in 18 carat solid gold, limited to 50 pieces! Including original Box and Papers! From private collection.
Gold, 18k Gold
Charles Nicolet Rose Gold Filled New Old Stock Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT I seldom see watches in this condition, especially in rose gold.
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Classic Chronograph 5070R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning men's Classic Chronograph wristwatch, crafted in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial, applied arabic numbers with a tachymeter scale, a minute track on th...
Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Chronograph 1830 28mm x 36mm 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1830 Serial: MG26**** Year: 1990's - 2000's Model: Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maserati Neptune Chronograph Automatic Gold Plated Stainless-steel Black Dial B
By Maserati
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Maserati Model: Neptune Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless-steel Measurements : Case width: 39 mm. ...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Baume & Mercier 18 Karat Gold Vintage Chronograph, 30 Pulsation, WEMPE Service
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Berlin, DE
Collector's watch in perfect condition. Major Wempe service 2017 for almost €3,000! Includes certificate of authenticity.
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A PATEK PHILIPPE FINE YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND REGISTERS REF 3970E circa 1991 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 24 jewels _ sil...
Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Leo Messi
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition Royal Oak Chronograph Leo Messi in rose gold by Audemars Piguet.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tourneau 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Triple Date Valjoux Chronograph, circa 1940s
By Tourneau
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a rare watch this is. I seldom get these early Valjoux chronographs in this condition with original dial and hands and pushers and crown, as well.
Omega Seamaster Polaris Chronograph Quartz, 40mm Steel/18K Yellow Gold Inlay...
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Neo vintage Omega Seamaster Polaris chronograph quartz , reference 259.05.00 features a 40mm (inc crown) case (steel/ 18k yellow gold inlay) and stainless steel bracelet. An icon...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331OR.OO.D315CR.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Fitted with a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and powered by a calbire 2385 self-winding automatic chronograph movement. The watch is equipped with an Audemars Piguet blue leather...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Marius Lecoultre Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater with Split Second Chronograph
Located in Dallas, TX
Marius Lecoultre Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater With Split Second Chronograph - Manual winding. Heavy 18k yellow gold ( 53 mm ) four body, gold cuvette, case back with high quality M...
Breitling RB0510 Transocean Unitime 46mm Chronograph 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: RB0510 Year: 2013 Model: Transocean Unitime Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Cry...
Cartier Ref 2848 Roadster Chronograph XL 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 2848 Year: 2019 Model: Roadster Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Brown Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 47m...
Rose Gold
18 Kt Pink/Rose Gold Audemars Piguet Off Shore Chronograph, Extract/Box/Revision
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pink Gold Royal Oak Off Shore with Box & Extract from the Archives. Reference 26170OR.00 Like New ! Just back from full service at AP Case : Rose / Pink Gold 42 mm
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960R-010 18K Rose Gold Box Paper
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5960R-010 Year: 2013 Model: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial:...
Cartier Pasha 1353 Chronograph Grey Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap 35mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1353 Model: Cartier Pasha Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Brown Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Grey Dial Face: Sapphire C...
Aerotel 18Kt. Rose Gold Set of Four New Old Stock Art Deco Chronographs
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Aerotel Watch Company / by Breitling STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm ...
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3195 W6920005 42mm Chronograph 18K White Gold Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3195 / W6920005 Year: 2019 Model: Cartier Ballon Bleu Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Silver Dial Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
Hublot 525.OX.0180.LR Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph 45mm 18K Rose Gold
By Hublot
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 525.OX.0180.LR Model: Classic Fusion Aerofusion Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Skeleton Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size...
Hublot King Power Foudroyante Chronograph Ref. 715.PX.1128.RX
By Hublot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hublot King Power Foudroyante Chronograph (ref. 715.PX.1128.RX), featuring the Caliber HUB 4144 self-winding automatic movement; matte black dial; chronograph with 30-minute counter ...
Rose Gold
Breitling Windrider Crosswind Chronograph White MOP Diamond Dial B13355
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Windrider Crosswind Chronograph White MOP Diamond Dial Mens Watch with Custom Diamond Bezel B13355 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Baume & Mercier Chronograph 6102.099 TT White Dial Manual 32mm
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 6102.099 Model: Chronograph Moonphase Year: 1980s Era: 1980s Movement: Mechanical Case Size: 32mm Bezel: Gold Plated Bracelet: Leather Dial: White Roman Metal: ...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rare Vacheron Constantin 49002 "Les Historiques" Chronograph ca' 1990's 18k
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Chronograph ca' 1990 in 18k gold. Reference #49002/000J-3.
18k Gold
Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930's
By Birks and Son
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm x Diameter 33mm...
Owned & Worn by Harry Bellafonte with COA - Stührling Apocalypse 160 Chronograph
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dimensions: 47mm diameter (excluding crown), 52 mm lug-to-lug Dial: Textured black dial with applied gold-tone indices and Arabic 12, three sub-registers, date at 4 o’clock, luminou...
Gold Plate
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Chocolate 26331OR.OO.1220OR.02 NEW
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Truly unworn piece. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case & bracelet with polished beveled corners. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case octagon design bezel, secured with 8 polis...
Rose Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.