Gucci Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold ladies Bracelet Watch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Gucci for the French Market ladies 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet wrist watch, 24 M.M. 2
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 2700.2.L Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Gold Tone Wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 2700.2.L Reference number. Gold Tone Condition: New battery. Details
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Ladies Gucci 3300 Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Plated Quartz
By Gucci
Located in Dearborn, MI
Ladies Gucci 3300 Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Plated Quartz Runs Great Crystal Has
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 1800L Watch. Gucci Ladies Silver Tone White Dial.
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 1800 L Reference number. Rare White Dial Silver Tone Condition: New
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Ladies Gucci 4200 Wrist Watch Yellow Gold Plated Leather Band Quartz
By Gucci
Located in Dearborn, MI
Ladies Gucci 4200 Wrist Watch Yellow Gold Plated Leather Band Quartz Runs Great Crystal Has Some
Gucci Ladies Gold-Plated Quartz Wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). A lady's wrist watch. Gold plated case. Signed quartz
Gold Plate
$599
H 1.07 in W 0.32 in Dm 1.07 in
Gucci G-Timeless Green and Red Dial Gold Tone Quartz Ladies Watch YA1265009
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Store display model. This watch was never worn or used. Hairline scratches on the case due to store
Stainless Steel
Gucci Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold ladies Bracelet Watch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Gucci for the French Market ladies 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet wrist watch, 24 M.M. 2
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Twirl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Gucci
Located in Dallas, TX
Gucci Twirl 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold ( 33 mm ) . Mother of Pearl
Ladies Gucci 3300 Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Plated Quartz
By Gucci
Located in Dearborn, MI
Ladies Gucci 3300 Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Plated Quartz Runs Great Crystal Has
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Ladies Gucci Cherry Red Bezel 26MM 11/12.2 Gold-Plated Gucci Puff Quartz Watch
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Gucci Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Gold Plated Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 27.20 grams
Gold Plate
Ladies Vintage Gucci 9000L Watch Stainless Steel with Gold Plating, Quartz
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Ladies Vintage Gucci 9000L Watch Stainless Steel with Gold Plating, Quartz, Swiss Made, 25 mm Case
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Ladies Gucci 4200 Wrist Watch Yellow Gold Plated Leather Band Quartz
By Gucci
Located in Dearborn, MI
Ladies Gucci 4200 Wrist Watch Yellow Gold Plated Leather Band Quartz Runs Great Crystal Has Some
Gucci 5500L Gold Tone Stainless Steel White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch YA055528
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Gucci 5500L YA055528 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz
Sold
H 0.28 in W 0.56 in Dm 1.07 in
Gucci 5500L White Sticks Dial Gold Tone Steel Quartz Ladies Watch YA055528
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Gucci 5500L YA055528 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz
Steel
Sold
H 0.28 in W 0.56 in Dm 1.07 in
Gucci 5500L White Dial Steel Gold Tone Plated Quartz Ladies Watch YA055528
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Gucci 5500L YA055528 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz
Steel
Gucci 5500L Gold Tone Stainless Steel White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch YA055528
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Gucci 5500L YA055528 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz
Gucci 5500L White Sticks Dial Gold Tone Steel Quartz Ladies Watch YA055528
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Details: Brand Gucci
Gucci 3900l ladies gold plated wristwatch, Boxed
By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish ladies Gucci 3900l gold plated watch. This is a bracelet strap watch with an elegant
Gold Plate
Gucci G-Timeless Embroidered Bee Dial Gold Tone Ladies Quartz Watch YA1264061
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Display model. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box.
Stainless Steel
Gucci G-Frame Gold Tone Multicolor MOP Dial Ladies Quartz Watch YA147410
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Store Display model, it may show micro handling marks, comes with original box.
Stainless Steel
Gucci Ladies Classic Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch Movement: Quartz Case: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: White Bracelet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond 123 Chiodo Wristwatch Ref YA123506
By Gucci
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold case diamond with 18k yellow gold bracelet ladies watch by Gucci. With 64 Round
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Gucci 11/12.2 gold plated ladies wristwatch, bracelet strap, Bezels
By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish Gucci 11/12.2 gold plated wristwatch. This is a bracelet strap watch with a nice sleek
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Gucci Ladies Ref 9200L. Gold Plated/Full Set/Outstanding Condition
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo vintage Gucci ladies reference 9200L features a gold plated 25mm case and bracelet. An
Gold Plate
Ladies Gucci Ref 1500L, Heavy Gold Plated, Black Gloss Dial, 165mm Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo-vintage and iconic ladies Gucci reference 1500L features an attractive combination of heavy
Gold Plate
Iconic Ladies Gucci Ref 1500l, Heavy Gold Plate, Excellent Condition, Circa 1995
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo-vintage and iconic ladies Gucci reference 1500L features an attractive combination of heavy
Gold Plate
Ladies Gucci reference 3400L / 3400FL, heavy gold plated stainless steel, c1995
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage ladies Gucci reference 3400L / 3400FL features a heavy gold plated stainless steel 24mm
Ladies Gucci, Ref 1500L, Mother of Pearl Dial, Outstanding Condition
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo-vintage ladies Gucci reference 1500L features the more desirable combination of heavy gold
Gold Plate
Gucci Vintage Ladies Change Bezel Wristwatch 1100-L Gold Plated Quartz 1 Yr Wnty
By Gucci
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Gucci Model: 1100-L Movement: Quartz Warranty: One Year Year: Vintage Movement Maker: Swiss
Gold Plate
Gucci Ladies Wristwatch Ref 1500L, Mother of Pearl Dial, Heavy Gold Plate, Box..
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our iconic neo vintage ladies Gucci, reference 1500L, bangle features the desirable mother of pearl
Gucci Gold Plated Interchangeable Bezel Ladies Watch
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: round 25mm gold plated case with 10
Gold Plate
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12.2 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 11/12.2 Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. Original
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 11/12 Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. Original Box
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12 Watch. Gucci Multiple BEZEL Ladies Gold wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch with Original Box 11/12 Reference number. Gold White Tone with
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12.2 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 11/12.2 Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. Original
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 11/12 Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. Original Box
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12.2 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 11/12.2 Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. Box
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12.2 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. Fully Serviced. New Movement installed. 11/12.2 Reference number. Gold Tone
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 1100L Watch Color Bezels Gucci Ladies Bangle wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 1100-L Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. ORIGINAL
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 1100L Watch Color Bezels Gucci Ladies Bangle wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 1100-L Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. ORIGINAL
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 1100L Watch Color Bezels Gucci Ladies Bangle wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 1100-L Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. ORIGINAL
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 1100L Watch Color Bezels Gucci Ladies Bangle wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 1100-L Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. ORIGINAL
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 1100L Watch Color Bezels Gucci Ladies Bangle wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 1100-L Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. ORIGINAL
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Gucci G-Timeless Stainless Steel Gold-Tone Silver Dial Ladies Watch YA126531
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Gucci G-Timeless Stainless Steel Gold-Tone Silver Dial Ladies Watch YA126531
Gucci G-Timeless Steel Gold-Tone Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch YA126531
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Gucci G-Timeless Stainless Steel Gold-Tone Silver Dial Ladies Watch YA126531. The Watch
Sold
H 0.24 in W 0.52 in L 1.11 in
New GUCCI Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Gold Colour White Dial with Box
By Gucci
Located in Cattolica, IT
This beautiful watch by GUCCI is made of gold colored stainless steel and has got an amazing
Stainless Steel
Gucci G Steel Rose Gold-Tone Black Diamond Dial Quartz Ladies Watch YA125409
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Gucci G Black Diamond Dial Ladies Quartz Watch YA125409. Timepiece Has Minor Scratches
Ladies Gucci 5500L wristwatch, Stainless steel and Gold plated
By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish Gucci 5500L stainless steel watch. This is a bracelet strap watch with a nice chunky
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
Gucci 9040l Ladies wristwatch, Stainless steel and gold plated
By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish Gucci 9040l stainless steel and gold plated wristwatch. This is a bracelet strap watch
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
Gucci 11.12 Interchangeable Bezel Ladies Wristwatch. Gold Plated. 170mm Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Gucci 11.12 is an early example of the iconic interchangeable bezel watch. Reference
Gold Plate
Vintage Gucci 1500l gold plated ladies wristwatch, horsebit bangle strap, boxed
By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish Gucci 1500l ladies gold plated wristwatch. This is a bracelet or bangle strap watch with
Gold Plate
Iconic Ladies Gucci Ref 1500l, Heavy Gold Plate, Excellent Condition, Circa 1995
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo-vintage and iconic ladies Gucci reference 1500L features an attractive combination of heavy
Gold Plate
Ladies Gucci Wristwatch Ref 3900L, Gold Plated, Stardust Effect Dial, c 2000
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
Our ladies Gucci 3900L is a relatively rare series, with 12mm x 39mm case and bracelet all in gold
Ladies Gucci Lapis Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, circa 1980s
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Seldom seen ladies Gucci watch in 18k yellow gold, with beautiful blue lapis dial, circa 1980’s
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Gucci G-Timeless Silver Dial Gold PVD Stainless Steel Ladies Watch YA1264155
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Silver Dial Gold PVD Stainless Steel Quartz Movement 36mm YA1264155
Gucci Red Leather Ladies' Wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
Gucci ladies' wristwatch with embossed red leather strap and gold rectangular face.
18k Gold
Gucci Ladies White Gold Diamond Malachite Signoria Wristwatch Ref YA116306
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gucci 18k white gold and diamond Signoria watch with green malachite face. Luxury watch comes with
Victorian 14 Karat 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat SI Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian solitaire ring crafted in 14K (upper part) and 9K (lower part) gold. The piece features rose cut diamond: 1.00ct, RW-W, SI. Circa 1890. Weight: 4.26g Size: 19.7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Day-Date Vintage Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch, featuring an automatic movement with day-date display. The watch is housed in an elegant gold-plated case, showcasing the refin...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Dress Watch 1950's with Covered Dial and Pearl Inlay
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT /...
Gold-filled
$5,420
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Santos Lady watch in steel and 18K yellow gold, automatic movement, white dial with railway track minute markers and Roman numerals, adjustable steel and yellow gold bracelet...
Gold, Steel
$13,386
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$4,280
H 1.03 in W 1.03 in L 1.03 in
Van Cleef and Arpels 18932 B2 watch. 18k Gold VCA Classique Diamond Bezel.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Classic or Classique Ladies ref. 18932 B2 Diamond Bezel with Diamonds Bezel set on lugs. 18k Yellow Gold Case. 18k Yellow Gold Original VCA Buck...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine HERMES PULLMAN Stainless Steel 25mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch silver
By Hermès
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Stainless Steel 24mm Round Pullman Clipper Quartz round Dial. The watch is crafted of stainless steel and features a champagne dial, gold hands and hour m...
Stainless Steel
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial: champagne Serial # H615XXX No box or papers. Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Omega De Ville Manual Winding Steel Mesh Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 511.444 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual Winding Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 2...
Stainless Steel
$878Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Christian Dior by Bulova 14K Gold Green Oval Dial Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
14K gold plated Dior by Bulova wrist wind up watch, fully working, green and white face, original black leather strap Condition: Early 1970s, gold metal ware is in very good conditi...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold
Chanel Première Édition Originale Watch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Première Édition Originale Watch is in a gold-tone and has a minimalist black lacquer dial withno hour markers and two simple gilt hands. The crown is an onyx cabochon. NEW i...
Metal
$52Sale Price|65% Off
FURLA scribble butterfly logo silver disc chain watch bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FURLA scribble butterfly logo silver disc chain watch bracelet Reference: ANWU/A00315 Brand: Furla Material: Metal Color: Silver, White Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Lobster Clasp E...
Silver
Rare Vintage Baume & Mercier Ladies 14K Yellow Gold 1.50CTW Diamond Quartz Watch
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Baume & Mercier 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 1.50ctw VS F-G Hexagonal Dial 25.17g Complete service 5/2025 Description: Offered here is an elegant and rare vi...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Poiray 2023 Montre Ma Premiere Mini Acier Stainless Steel New Strap Watch
By Poiray
Located in PARIS, FR
Poiray Ma Première Mini watch in steel, quartz movement, gadrooned steel case back, nude patent leather strap (Summer 2023 collection) with steel pin buckle. Diameter 1.8 cm, total w...
Stainless Steel
$371Sale Price|47% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 8.27 in
Pequignet French gold-plated Black quartz wristwatch, vintage
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Elegant and timeless French watch from the prestigious fine watchmaking house Pequignet Pequignet - Gold-Plated Quartz Watch - CASE: Good condition, glass in very good condition. - B...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Montre Malice Circa 2005 Malice CD Full Steel Quartz wrist Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Malice watch (circa 2005), steel case, quartz movement, mother-of-pearl dial, stick indexes, steel CD bracelet. Diameter 1.95 cm excluding crown, total length 16.5 cm ...
Steel
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
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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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