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Vintage TUDOR Watch. Square Tudor 812 Manual Windup Wrist Watch.
Vintage TUDOR Watch. Square Tudor 812 Manual Windup Wrist Watch.

Vintage TUDOR Watch. Square Tudor 812 Manual Windup Wrist Watch.

By Tudor

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Tudor Square Mens Watch Ref 812 Windup Movement. Runs well. Runs and winds up well

Category

1950s Modern Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Longines 18k TT Gold Square Hammered Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
Vintage Longines 18k TT Gold Square Hammered Link Bracelet Wrist Watch

Vintage Longines 18k TT Gold Square Hammered Link Bracelet Wrist Watch

By Longines

Located in Montclair, NJ

This elegant and luxurious vintage Longines wrist watch features a 28mm wide solid 18k gold square

Category

1990s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6"  Wrist Watch Bracelet
Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6"  Wrist Watch Bracelet

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6" Wrist Watch Bracelet

By Patek Philippe

Located in Montclair, NJ

, Bracelet, and Movement) Condition: Vintage wrist watch in excellent overall condition. Shows wear

Category

20th Century Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintager Square Face 18k Gold and Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ladys Wrist Watch
Vintager Square Face 18k Gold and Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ladys Wrist Watch

Vintager Square Face 18k Gold and Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ladys Wrist Watch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage 18k gold ladies wrist watch, square face with gold weave chain band with diamond and ceylon

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1993 square Chanel watch
1993 square Chanel watch

1993 square Chanel watch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage square CHANEL watch delivered in its CHANEL box. Condition: very good Made in Switzerland

Category

1990s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Boucheron Square Reflet 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Boucheron Square Reflet 18K Yellow Gold Watch

Boucheron Square Reflet 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Boucheron

Located in Queens, NY

Boucheron Square Reflet 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring gold striped dial with gold hour and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Square Roman Watch - '70S
Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Square Roman Watch - '70S

Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Square Roman Watch - '70S

By Cartier

Located in Milano, Lombardia

square case, minimalist dial with Roman numerals, and a finely textured integrated bracelet, it embodies

Category

1970s Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Square Dress Watch – Manual Wind
Vintage 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Square Dress Watch – Manual Wind

Vintage 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Square Dress Watch – Manual Wind

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

era of watchmaking. Specifications: Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Vintage Square Dress Watch Year

Category

Mid-20th Century Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Boucheron Watch in Yellow Gold with Square Links
Vintage Boucheron Watch in Yellow Gold with Square Links

Vintage Boucheron Watch in Yellow Gold with Square Links

By Boucheron

Located in PARIS, FR

BOUCHERON - 18k gold (750°/°°) watch made of square links with rounded edges. Manual winding

Category

1970s Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Quadrato 22mm Square Dial F1218 SQ 22 2T Watch
Bvlgari Quadrato 22mm Square Dial F1218 SQ 22 2T Watch

Bvlgari Quadrato 22mm Square Dial F1218 SQ 22 2T Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Bvlgari Quadrato F1218 SQ 22 2T watch is a beautifully preserved and uncommon piece

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rado Ncc 505 Silver Square Purple Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rado Ncc 505 Silver Square Purple Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rado Ncc 505 Silver Square Purple Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By RADO

Located in Toronto, CA

Please view photos carefully Band Size : Total Length Approx 19cm Gender: Mens Watch Condition: In

Category

1970s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Leather Band. 23mm square case Condition: Watch little signs of wear consistent with age. Winds up and

Category

1970s Modern Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.
Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.

Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Square Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Ref 4533 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1940s

Category

1940s Modern Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage LeCoultre Ref. 635-691 14k Solid Gold Square Watch 28 x 28mm
Vintage LeCoultre Ref. 635-691 14k Solid Gold Square Watch 28 x 28mm

Vintage LeCoultre Ref. 635-691 14k Solid Gold Square Watch 28 x 28mm

Located in Providence, RI

585 (14k) - Fits a wrist size 7" - Includes watch only. Reflection of photography equipment may be

Category

1950s Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Square Unisex 25mm Watch in 18K White Gold
Antique Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Square Unisex 25mm Watch in 18K White Gold

Antique Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Square Unisex 25mm Watch in 18K White Gold

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Audemars Piguet Unisex 25mm wrist watch. Features 18k white gold case and stainless steel

Category

1950s Swiss Art Deco Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Square Watch with Dog Ear Lugs - 18K Gold
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Square Watch with Dog Ear Lugs - 18K Gold

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Square Watch with Dog Ear Lugs - 18K Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1940's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Square Watch with Dog Ear Lugs - 18K Gold Very Fine & Beautiful

Category

1940s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14K Gold EBEL Watch
14K Gold EBEL Watch

14K Gold EBEL Watch

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant EBEL watch is crafted in 14K gold and features a sophisticated design highlighted by a

Category

1980s American Art Deco Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Piaget Protocole Jade Dial 18K Gold 25mm Vintage Watch
Piaget Protocole Jade Dial 18K Gold 25mm Vintage Watch

Piaget Protocole Jade Dial 18K Gold 25mm Vintage Watch

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Vintage Piaget Protocole manual-wind watch in 18K yellow gold featuring square case with

Category

1970s Art Deco Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. CH Meylan Platinum Large Step Cut Carre Diamond Watch Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. CH Meylan Platinum Large Step Cut Carre Diamond Watch Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. CH Meylan Platinum Large Step Cut Carre Diamond Watch Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Step Cut - Bezel Set - 2ctw (approx.) (82

Category

1940s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari 18k tubogas square black dial
Bvlgari 18k tubogas square black dial

Bvlgari 18k tubogas square black dial

By Bulgari

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A striking Bvlgari watch, model SQ221TG, featuring a square 22mm black dial with stick indexes

Category

1990s Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch

Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch

By Omega

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

gold set Omega watch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and

Category

1950s Swiss Art Deco Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Square Precision Yellow Gold 8726
Rolex Vintage Square Precision Yellow Gold 8726

Rolex Vintage Square Precision Yellow Gold 8726

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage Square Precision in yellow gold by Rolex. Features a silver dial with a brick style

Category

20th Century Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel 18KT Gold Square Wristwatch with Black Alligator Band
Chanel 18KT Gold Square Wristwatch with Black Alligator Band

Chanel 18KT Gold Square Wristwatch with Black Alligator Band

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Chanel wristwatch is Swiss made. The wristwatch has a thick square shaped bezel made of 18

Category

1990s French Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Diamond Square Textured Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Baume & Mercier Diamond Square Textured Yellow Gold Wristwatch

Baume & Mercier Diamond Square Textured Yellow Gold Wristwatch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Stamford, CT

1950's Baume & Mercier Diamond square textured 18k yellow gold wristwatch is an exquisite

Category

Mid-20th Century Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado Tiffany & Co Platinum Square Hooded Lugs Wristwatch
Movado Tiffany & Co Platinum Square Hooded Lugs Wristwatch

Movado Tiffany & Co Platinum Square Hooded Lugs Wristwatch

By Movado

Located in Stamford, CT

Experience timeless elegance with the Movado platinum square wristwatch with hooded lugs, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006  Silver Dial  37mm Square Case  1967
Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006  Silver Dial  37mm Square Case  1967

Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006 Silver Dial 37mm Square Case 1967

By Breitling

Located in London, GB

defined the late 1960s. This rare reference features a distinctive 37mm square stainless steel case

Category

1960s European Square Vintage Wrist Watches

18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Square Vacheron Constantin, Mechanical, Cal 458/3B
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Square Vacheron Constantin, Mechanical, Cal 458/3B

18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Square Vacheron Constantin, Mechanical, Cal 458/3B

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Antwerp, BE

18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Square Vacheron Constantin, Mechanical Hand Winding in Excellent Condition

Category

20th Century Artisan Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial

Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Rolex Daytona 18k Gold Diamond Dot Dial 1999 Model - Solid 18k Yellow gold Daytona watch with

Category

1990s Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Piaget Protocole Full Set Ref 9154 18K Mother of Pearl and Onyx Dial
Vintage Piaget Protocole Full Set Ref 9154 18K Mother of Pearl and Onyx Dial

Vintage Piaget Protocole Full Set Ref 9154 18K Mother of Pearl and Onyx Dial

By Piaget

Located in Houston, TX

back has some minor scratching, band and buckle show some minor signs of wear. The face of the watch is

Category

1980s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Retro Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Retro Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Retro Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

framed by 12 square baguette cut rubies, six to the right and six to the left, totalling approximately

Category

1950s English Retro Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1970s Seiko Gold Plated Square Gold Plated Wrist Watch
1970s Seiko Gold Plated Square Gold Plated Wrist Watch

1970s Seiko Gold Plated Square Gold Plated Wrist Watch

By Seiko

Located in London, GB

Vintage Women's Seiko Gold Plated Square Gold Plated Wristwatch, 17 jewels, Model 2205-0400, Made

Category

1970s Japanese Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Art Deco Gold Ovida Square Wrist Watch with Leather Strap
Art Deco Gold Ovida Square Wrist Watch with Leather Strap

Art Deco Gold Ovida Square Wrist Watch with Leather Strap

By Ovida Watch Company

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Ovida Watch Company 14-carat Wristwatch, with square face and dark brown leather strap. Manual

Category

20th Century British Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch

Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1431J vintage square watch 37 x 27mm is fitted with a 10"200

Category

1940s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch
Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch

Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: This 1566J Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K

Category

1940s Swiss Retro Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

9 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Ladies Square Mechanical Watch
9 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Ladies Square Mechanical Watch

9 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Ladies Square Mechanical Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

glass and on the 6.5 inches flexible gold bracelets. the dial is a bit worn as shown. This watch is

Category

1940s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33
Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33

By Benrus

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33 Model #FY33 Movement #1525.1526

Category

1940s Swiss Modern Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bulova Reference T-3463 Square-Shaped Watch, 1973
Vintage Bulova Reference T-3463 Square-Shaped Watch, 1973

Vintage Bulova Reference T-3463 Square-Shaped Watch, 1973

By Bulova

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1973 Vintage Bulova T-3263 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial with Applied Steel Wise

Category

1970s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage 1940s 9 Karat Gold Helvetia Square Ladies Mechanical Watch
Vintage 1940s 9 Karat Gold Helvetia Square Ladies Mechanical Watch

Vintage 1940s 9 Karat Gold Helvetia Square Ladies Mechanical Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned vintage gold hand winding watch is working and it is ticking well but I

Category

1940s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Square-Shaped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1990s
Van Cleef & Arpels Square-Shaped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1990s

Van Cleef & Arpels Square-Shaped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1990s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1990's Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Square watch with Original Silver Dial with Black

Category

1990s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428
Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428

Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428

By Longines

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428 Movement #428 Movement Serial

Category

1940s Swiss Modern Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Ladies Square-Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Watch, 1973
Vintage Rolex Ladies Square-Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Watch, 1973

Vintage Rolex Ladies Square-Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Watch, 1973

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1973 Vintage Rolex Ladies Ref. 2602 2 18k White Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied

Category

1970s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Tissot 14k Gold Filled Square Automatic Men's Watch with Leather Band Mov 285
Tissot 14k Gold Filled Square Automatic Men's Watch with Leather Band Mov 285

Tissot 14k Gold Filled Square Automatic Men's Watch with Leather Band Mov 285

By Tissot

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Tissot 14k Gold Filled Square Automatic Men's Watch with Leather Band Mov 285 Movement #285-1

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Tiffany & Co. 14k Square Vintage Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band and Box
Tiffany & Co. 14k Square Vintage Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band and Box

Tiffany & Co. 14k Square Vintage Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band and Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Original Box Movement #9255 Case

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Juvenia Women's 18 Karat Gold Square Hand-Winding Watch with Gold Mesh Band
Juvenia Women's 18 Karat Gold Square Hand-Winding Watch with Gold Mesh Band

Juvenia Women's 18 Karat Gold Square Hand-Winding Watch with Gold Mesh Band

By Juvenia

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

18K Yellow Gold Square Case 19 mm Wide (21 mm w/ Crown) 24 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 26 mm

Category

20th Century Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Square-Shaped Watch in 14 Karat Gold and Steel, 1940s
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Square-Shaped Watch in 14 Karat Gold and Steel, 1940s

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Square-Shaped Watch in 14 Karat Gold and Steel, 1940s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940's Vintage Jaeger - Le Coultre 14k Rose Gold with Stainless Steel Case Back with Two Tone Gray and Silver Dial with Applied Rose Color Beveled Elongated Triangle Markers. 24mm x ...

Category

1940s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Bulgari Stainless Steel Square Quartz Wristwatch Ref SQ 29 SL
Bulgari Stainless Steel Square Quartz Wristwatch Ref SQ 29 SL

Bulgari Stainless Steel Square Quartz Wristwatch Ref SQ 29 SL

By Bulgari

Located in Verona, IT

Stainless steel wrist watch by Bulgari, Ref. SQ 29 SLD, 1990s. Square 29mm case, black dial, date

Category

1990s Swiss Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 1431J Vintage Square Shape Unisex  with Bracelet, Circa 1951
Patek Philippe 1431J Vintage Square Shape Unisex  with Bracelet, Circa 1951

Patek Philippe 1431J Vintage Square Shape Unisex with Bracelet, Circa 1951

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: Patek Philippe 1431J, Vintage square watch 37 x 27mm fitted with a 10"200 caliber

Category

1950s Swiss Art Deco Square Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco 17 Jewels Square Dial Gents Manual Wristwatch, c1930
Art Deco 17 Jewels Square Dial Gents Manual Wristwatch, c1930

Art Deco 17 Jewels Square Dial Gents Manual Wristwatch, c1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

Swiss, this watch has a good sized square dial with chrome casing and stainless steel backing and dates

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Square Vintage Wrist Watches

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Square Vintage Wrist Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of square vintage wrist watches available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Gold Plate — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 55 vintage versions or 2 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of square vintage wrist watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Jaeger-LeCoultre are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many rose cut, single cut and square cut square vintage wrist watches for sale. Most of our square vintage wrist watches for sale are for women, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Square Vintage Wrist Watches?

Prices for square vintage wrist watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $252 and can go as high as $15,500, while square vintage wrist watches, on average, fetch $3,590.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.