Hermes Diamond Nantucket Watch With Alligator Strap
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Diamond Nantucket Watch With Alligator Strap Flaunting brilliant white diamonds to the
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Hermes Diamond Nantucket Watch With Alligator Strap
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Diamond Nantucket Watch With Alligator Strap Flaunting brilliant white diamonds to the
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Hermès Medor Collier de Chien Watch Braise leather strap
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès model Médor watch, steel and gold-plated metal case, white dial, gold-plated metal stud
Steel, Gilt Metal
Hermès Kelly Padlock Gold Watch with Diamonds Brown Leather Strap
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: EXCELLENT Watch case remains shiny with deep yellow gold. Hallmark engraving is clear
Stainless Steel
Auth. Hermes Watch Clipper Grande Date H1 - SS - Croco Strap - NEW
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Watch Clipper H1 Grande Date - SS - Alligator Strap - NEW - 2411141308 Brand: Hermès Model
Hermès Clipper Stainless Steel Watch with Barenia Leather Strap – Roman Dial
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
-stitched Barenia leather strap in Hermès’ signature saddle brown, this watch is the embodiment of
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hermes Diamond-Set Kelly Watch With Mother-Of-Pearl Face & Leather Strap
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Hermes Diamond-Set Kelly Watch With Mother-Of-Pearl Face & Leather Strap This
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Hermes H08 La Matiere du Temps Rose Gold Watch Black Rubber Strap 42 mm
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Switzerland. Comes with Hermes box. NEW or NEVER WORN. final sale WATCH SIZE: Large Model - 42 mm CONDITION
Rose Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Vintage One-of-a-Kind Gold, Mahogany, Bone watch on orange leather strap
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès one-of-a-kind watch is a perfect fit for the Hermès enthusiast or watch collector
Gold, Other
Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap
By Hermès
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap 18 kt., quartz, circular white dial
Hermes Cape Cod Automatic Black Dial Ladies Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
leather Hermes watch strap.
Hermes Kelly Watch - Gold Tone - Burgundy with Matching Strap
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is an Hermes Kelly Watch with matching strap. This color of Kelly watch is a rare
Vintage Hermes Gold Plated Medor Watch with Yellow Leather Strap
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes. This wristwatch does double-duty as a bracelet - especially because the watch is covered with a
Gold Plate
Hermes Clipper Chronographe Watch Rubber Strap Orange, Black, Brown 2012.
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Clipper Chronographe Watch Rubber Strap Orange, Black, Brown 2012. Pre-owned and used
Titanium
Vintage Hermes Stainless Steel "Arceau GM" Quartz Watch & 'H' Bracelet Strap
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
extra links. Timeless designer watch. This versatile Hermes timepiece features a classic design inspired
Pristine Hermes Lady's 'Heure H' Double Strap Palladium Silver Swiss-made Watch
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
strap, the watch comes complete with it's original box and instruction booklets and the original Hermes
Hermes Cape Cod Automatic Steel Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch with Double Tour Strap
By Hermès
Located in Great Neck, NY
the buckle closure. This watch is a classic Swiss time piece made by hermes. A timeless classic which
Steel
HERMES Stainless Steel Cape Cod Double Strap Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
just enough of a twist to make them feel new. This Cape Cod watch is a great example of that. The strap
Stainless Steel
Hermes Gold Natural Barenia Calf Leather watch strap 34mm
By Hermès
Located in Nicosia, CY
Preloved, never used with box. Cuir Veau Barenia Naturel 34mm watch strap.
1996 Hermes "Harnais" Gator Strap Wrist Watch
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ladies HERMÈS HARNAIS stainless steel 27mm wrist watch with a jet black gator strap marked
Hermès Cape Cod Automatic Brown Double Strap Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A great classic double strap 'cape cod' Hermès watch from the 1990s. The automatic movement is the
Hermes Arceau 78 Watch Gray Dial Barenia Strap
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Arceau "78" quartz watch. 40 mm steel has a micro blasted titanium
Steel, Titanium
Hermes Kelly Pm Natural Barenia Calfskin Leather Strap Watches
By Hermès
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Hermes Kelly pm natural Barenia gold-plated steel calfskin leather strap watch, white dial
HERMES gold-plated & cognac Ostrich leather strap KELLY Watch
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Kelly" watch in cognac ostrich and gold-plated metal. Has been worn with lots of fine
Gold Plate
Hermès Cape Cod Double Tour Strap Stainless Steel Watch
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful classic watch from the house of Hermès, this pre-owned Cape Cod watch is sold with 3x
Stainless Steel
Hermes steel CAPE COD 33mm Watch White Dial Black Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Cape Cod 33mm polished stainless steel case watch. Black alligator leather
Estate Hermes Cape Cod Large 37 mm Watch with Leather Strap
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Hermes Cape Cod large 37 mm watch with brown leather strap.
Vintage HERMES Kelly Gold Padlock Wrist Watch Red Animal Skin Strap Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage HERMES Kelly Gold Padlock Wristwatch Red Animal Skin Strap Bracelet Product details: Gold
Gold Plate
Hermes Cape Cod Steel Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch with Double Tour Strap
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Hermes Cape Cod Ladies Wrist Watch, 22 X 23 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 piece case, quartz
Steel
HERMES watch H hour Heure H dame acier VVS diamond croco strap
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite large size diamond H watch. Diamonds are: Clarity VVS. Rare white to rare white
Diamond
Hermès Cape Cod Watch Steel Black Matte Alligator Cuff Strap Limited Edition New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Cape Cod watch featured with a supple Black matte Alligator cuff strap
Hermès Heure H PM 2020 Double Tour Strap Box Papers
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès watch, Heure H model, Small Model format, in steel, quartz movement (made in Switzerland
Steel
New Small Model Hermès Nantuket Lady Watch
By Hermès
Located in Poitiers, FR
is not recommended to wear your Hermès watch with a leather strap in contact with water. Brown Epsom
Steel
Hermès Heure HH1 510 Automatic Quartz Watch Stainless Steel
By Hermès
Located in Addison, TX
with water while wearing your Hermes leather watch. Long single tour strap in gold Epsom calfskin
Quartz, Stainless Steel
Hermes Gold Plate Medor Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A stylish vintage Hermes Medor watch with red strap and flip cover. Authentic Hermes markings. The
Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated
By Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
lock charm watch which dangles from a gold-plated base on the strap. Hermes Kelly watch, stamped circle
Gold Plate
HERMES Serie Quartz Watch Lizard Strap 25mm
By Hermès
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications Brand: HERMES Model: Serie Case Size: 25 mm Bracelet Length: 8" will fit
Steel, Stainless Steel
2001 Hermes Heure H Watch With Blue Strap
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Hermes Heure H watch from 2001. Stainless steel H shaped dial with a quartz crystal over
Stainless Steel
Hermes Blue Jean Leather Double Tour Watch Strap
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Blue Jean Leather Double Tour Watch Strap Features beige contrast stitching throughout
Hermes Paris Cape Code Tonneau watch with leather strap
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This contemporary Hermès Cape Cod Tonneau watch features a sleek stainless steel case paired with a
HERMES Etoupe taupe Swift leather APPLE WATCH SINGLE TOUR STRAP 42MM
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Apple Watch Single Tour Strap 42mm in Etoupe (taupe) Veau Swift leather
Hermès Medor Watch c1994 Blue Leather Strap Estate Fine Jewelry Pyramid Case
By Hermès
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Hermes Medor wristwatch finished with yellow gold plate. The classic Hermes Medor watch
Gold Plate
Hermes Heure H Stainless Steel Wrist Watch w Blue Jean Leather Strap
By Hermès
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
watch is fitted with its original Hermes Blue Jean leather strap and maker's tang buckle, in excellent
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hermes Kelly Gold Cadena Lock Watch with Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Strap 1990s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
watch face and Swiss movement. Remove the Cadena watch from strap and attach to your favorite Hermes
Hermes Cape Cod GM Watch Etaupe Double-loop Leather Strap - 4 EXTRA bracelets
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
strap (on the picture) Case: Steel, 29 x 29 mm Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Water-resistant up to 3
Elegant Hermes Paris Gold Kelly Watch with Red Face + Rouge H Leather Strap 90s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This elegant watch and strap set was designed by Hermes Paris in the 1990s. The watch is made from
Hermes Tan/Gold 23mm Medor Watch PM w/ Extra Red Lizard Strap rt $4, 500
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Tan/Gold 23mm Medor Watch PM w/ Extra Red Lizard Strap rt $4,500 Year of Production: Circa
Hermes Stainless Steel Cape Cod Quartz Double Strap Leather Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermes watch is from the Cape Cod collection – model reference is CC1.210. The case is square
Hermes Medor PM Steel Watch with Diamonds
By Hermès
Located in MIAMI, FL
0.32 ct. The watch is accompanied by a ultra violet original Hermes alligator leather strap. The watch
Diamond, Steel
Hermès Yellow-Gold Plated Steel Watch with Sunburst Stamped Motif
By Hermès
Located in Amman, JO
Hermes Heure H watch, yellow-gold plated steel watch with sunburst stamped motif, white dial, 26 x
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Steel
Hermes Arceau Grand Lune Triple Calendar Moonphase Steel Watch 43mm w/Box Papers
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
-quality automatic movement and fitted with a premium Hermès leather strap, this watch offers both luxury
Steel
Estate Hermes Cape Cod Watch Strap in Black
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black strap for the classic Hermes Cape Cod watch, 29 x 29 mm. Excellent condition
Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated
By Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
lock charm watch which dangles from a gold-plated base on the strap. Hermes Kelly watch, stamped circle
Hermes Stainless Steel Diamond Strap Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
, quartz movement. Alligator strap. Watches fits 5.7" - 6.7" wrist. Buckle is signed Hermes. Serial number
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Hermés Medor Mini Stainless Steel and Diamond Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
stainless steel case that measures 16mm x 16mm. White dial, quartz movement, Hermés alligator strap. Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Hermes Orange Double-Strap Watch
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Orange Double-Strap Watch -Orange wrap-around straps -Silver-tone hardware Please note
Hermes Paris Medium "Cape Cod" Double Strap Watch, Veau barenia Gold, 2006
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Paris watch, a great Medium double strap 'cape cod' Hermes watch from the 2006. Quartz
Hermès Cape Cod PM Watch + Straps
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Cape Cod PM Watch + Straps This divine watch by Hermès is a true must-have. Its silver dial
Vintage HERMES Watch w/ Shagrin Strap
By Hermès
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This Hermes watch has a Swiss-made Quartz movement, square yellow metal case with white dial
Hermès Clipper Chronographe Watch rubber strap
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermès Clipper Chronographe watch with brown-grey rubber strap. Purchased on Hermes Store on 2013
Stainless Steel
Hermès Dressage Watch alligator havane strap
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermès Dressage Watch alligator havane strap. Purchased on Hermes Store on 2013 Never carried
Stainless Steel
Hermes Cape Cod Automatic Brown Double Strap Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A great classic double strap 'cape cod' Hermes watch from the 1990s. The automatic movement is the
Hermès Paprika watch with a brown leather strap.
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Paprika watch with a brown leather strap. Good condition. sold with its box.
HERMES Ladies Mustard Yellow Strap MEDOR Watch Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Ladies Mustard Yellow Strap MEDOR Watch Bracelet. This fabulous watch
Hermes Tandem TA1.210 Watch with Blue Leather Strap
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Tandem TA1.210 Vintage Watch W/ Blue Leather Strap Size: 19mm X 30mm w/o crown Sapphire
Hermes Kelly Palladium Watch Black Double Tour Strap.
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
BRAND: Hermes MODEL: Kelly METAL: Palladium BAND: Brand New Hermes Black Double Tour
Sterling Silver
Hermes Watch Kelly Natural Barenia Calfskin Leather Double Strap Watches, 2003
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Watch Kelly Natural Barenia Calfskin Leather Double Strap Watches, Year 2003 ( G in a square
Vintage Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Tribute to Love and Refined Elegance Enhance your everyday look or commemorate a special occasion with this Cartier d’Amour Diamond Bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18K r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti SP35S Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch.
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Serpenti in stainless steel features silver opaline dial with guilloché soleil treatment and index hour markers. Crown set with a cabochon cut pink rubellite. Curved case set...
Stainless Steel
1993 Chanel diamonds and steel watch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant CHANEL steel and diamonds watch from 1993 delivered in original CHANEL box Condition: very good (micro scratches) Made in Switzerland Model: quilted, ladies Movement: quartz...
Diamond, Steel
F/W 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney Runway Maroon Bodycon Backless Cowl Dress
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Fall/Winter 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney maroon bodycon dress features a draped cowl neckline that mirrors the dramatic open back, connected by a delicate strap. Debuting on...
$17,050
H 1.42 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.42 in
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Custom Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Band and buckle. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well 🕰️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Number: 18038 Type...
Yellow Gold
Panthère de Cartier Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds & Onyx - 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Introducing the Panthère de Cartier ring in 18K Rose Gold. The ring is set with 2 emeralds and 72 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.68 carats. Onyx is set on the nose of the Panthère...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$95,000
Tiffany & Co. Golconda Type11a Pear-Shaped Diamond 3.21 Carat Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This stunning Tiffany & Co. ring features an exceptional 3.27 carat pear-shaped Golconda diamond of unparalleled brilliance and rarity. The certified GIA diamond is D color and SI1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
$57,750
W 1 in L 16.25 in
Bulgari Ancient Coin 18K Gold Vintage Flip Roman Constantine Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of curb link chain centering a bezel set ancient coin station Measuring 18.0 mm round - deep matte bronze with antique patina Depicting a cameo bust of the ancient Roman em...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 01 burgundy backless tie neck midi maxi slim line dress XS-S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2001. This dress is an incredibly rare version of Look 5 from the runway, in full length burgundy, a version that is virtually impos...
Hermes 2013 Black Mailbox Cube Q Square Porosus Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Hermes 2013 Black Mailbox Cube Q Square Porosus Crocodile Leather Handbag is a stunning and rare accessory that embodies luxury and elegance. Crafted from exquisite black crocodi...
Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Hermes limited edition Kelly 20 Pluch "Teddy" is a stunning creation, crafted in Gris Caillou Grizzly and Etoupe Swift leather, complimented by Mouton Merinos (Sh...
Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Limited edition Vintage Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Sellier bag featured in Black Heritage Box leather accentuated with Gold hardware. Divine and so charming, this bag...
Cartier Love Ref 2977 Ladies Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2977 Model: Cartier Love Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 18K Rose Gold ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$12,920
H 6.25 in W 2.25 in L 11.25 in
Chanel Classic Vintage Caviar CC Black Diamond Quilted Timeless Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Vintage Caviar CC Black Diamond Quilted Timeless Clutch This stylish clutch is beautifully crafted of black diamond quilted caviar leather. The clutch features a poli...
HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in Potiron (pumpkin orange) Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in orange goat skin leather with two open pockets ag...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more 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.