14K White Gold Men's Vintage Longines Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Longines wristwatch with 14k white gold case and diamond dial.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Longines Swiss 18k White Gold Diamond Lady's Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Longines 18k white gold diamond cocktail watch featuring a circular case framed by a full halo of round diamonds, with additional graduated diamonds extending along the lugs into a f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,998
H 1.47 in W 1.26 in
Vintage Longines 14k White Gold Diamond Dial Mechanical 17j Watch Ref. 494M893
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Longines Movement: Mechanical - 17 jewels - Swiss Made - Cal. 19.4 Case Material: Solid 14k White Gold Gross Weight: 28.3 Grams (including case, movement, and strap) Case...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Longines 14K White Gold Diamond Dial Hand Wind Men's Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of mid-century elegance, this vintage Longines men’s watch is crafted in solid 14K white gold, showcasing the brand’s timeless sophistication.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,498
H 1.43 in W 1.07 in
Vintage Longines 14k White Gold Diamond Dial Mechanical 17j Swiss Watch Cal. 23Z
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Longines Movement: Mechanical - 17 jewels - Swiss Made - Cal. 23Z Case Material: Solid 14k White Gold (crown is not gold) Gross Weight: 24.4 Grams (including case, moveme...
Diamond, White Gold
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.11 in
Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Ladies 14k solid white gold Longines diamond cocktail dress watch, c.1960s, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Vintage 14KT White Gold Silver Dial 21.5 x 40.5MM – Manual Wind (1942)
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: Brand: Longines Year: 1942 Case: 21.5 x 40.5mm 14KT White Gold Dial: Silver with Patina, Diamond Markers, Sub-Seconds Dial Crystal: Acrylic Movement: Manual Wind, Lon...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 #14661856 Case #865350-216 14k White Gold Case w/ Textured Bezel and Diamond Inne...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable
H 8.27 in W 1.38 in L 1.23 in
1940s Longines White Gold Ultra Thin Grey Diamond Dial Adjustable Bracelet Watch
By Longines
Located in New york, NY
1940s Limited Edition White Gold Longines Ultra Thin Diamond Set Dial with Satin Grey Finish & Iconic Adjustable Concept Bracelet Wristwatch Basic Specifications & Dimensions Cas...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable
W 0.63 in L 0.63 in
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Mechanical Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Vintage petite round 14k whiite gold and diamond ladies' mechanical wristwatch with silk cord watchband. A very pretty addition to your collection of jewelry and watches. This wr...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Upcycled Longines 14k white gold and diamond & quartz briolette earrings by G&GS
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The base for this glitzy little earring set was a brand new, never worn 14k white gold and diamond Longines brand watch, circa 1957 that came from a friend to Mary Elizabeth, of Glit...
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Ladies 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Wittnauer Estate Timepiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14K white gold Longines Wittnauer timepiece circa 1940s contains 28 single cut diamonds= .48cts and two marquise diamonds = .20cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Paul Amey "Kizmet Jade" Ladies Watch Bracelet With Longines Case and Movement
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
The “Kismet Jade” watch bangle features the following NATURAL diamonds: Round Natural White Diamonds, all F SI: 1 x 15pt, 3 x 8pt, 6 x 5pt, 12 x 3pt, 22 x 2pt, 77 x 1pt, Marquis Nat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Longines Diamond White Gold Unisex Wristwach
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines Vintage 1960's round wristwatch in a solid white gold case with factory diamond dial.
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Longines 1960s Lady Diamond White Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in London, GB
A ravishing diamonds wristwatch made by Longines. This one is made in 18t white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Longines Vintage Diamond/14k Solid White Gold Ladies Watch
By Longines
Located in Great Neck, NY
 Longines vintage ladies watch. 30MM 14K white gold round case with square dial.
White Gold
Longines White Gold and Diamond Automatic Wristwatch with Black Dial
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES 14k white gold Longines automatic wristwatch with black dial and diamond indexes, circa 1950s, wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage Longines ladies watch in platinum and 14 Karat white gold with 2.26 carat (total) diamonds; part of our vintage cocktail watch, jewelry and estate jewelry collections ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Longines, Swiss, Ladies Dress Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines 18 carat white gold watch with a simplistic square shaped face with a thick gorgeous gold textured border and two shoulder sides that are encrusted with diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Longines Mystery Diamond Gold Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Hicksville, NY
Longines 1950s 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Mystery Wristwatch Unisex Embodies Simple Sophistication Face of Watch crafted in 14 Karat White Gold Features 13 Diamonds - eight of...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Longines 14k White Gold 30mm Mechanical Fancy Lug Diamond Dial Wrist Wat
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Longines Movement: Mechanical - Hand Wound Case Material: Solid 14k White Gold Gross Weight: 26.8 Grams (including case, movement, and strap) Case Diameter: 30mm (not inc...
Diamond, White Gold
Longines Flagship Steel Gold White Diamond Dial Automatic Watch L4.874.3.27.7
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Longines Flagship Stainless Steel PVD Yellow Gold White Diamond Dial Men Automatic Watch L4.874.3.27.
Vintage Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Longines Dress Watch, 17.70 Grams
By Longines
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 34mm x 14mm rectangular 14k white gold case, domed plastic crystal, pull/push crown Dial: silver dial with stick hour markers and...
14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1950
By Longines
Located in London, GB
The bracelet is comprised of two claw set, emerald-cut synthetic sapphires, followed by open, brilliant-cut diamond set square links, joined together by baguette-cut diamond bars, al...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Ladies' Longines Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An unusual vintage ladies' Longines cocktail dress watch. The 18K white gold bracelet and oval dial adorned with 36 dazzling diamonds totaling 1 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Longines Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Kreisler band probably 1950-1960 added later. 14k white gold 57.5 grams Wearable length 7 to 7 1/8 inches – can be shortened, extender can be made Length: 44mm Width: 19mm Ba...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, 1955
By Longines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Longines Diamond Gold Watch, 1955. The dial has a unique black and burgundy shadow pinstripe pattern.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Longines Ladies Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With it's original rope strap, this vintage Longines Ladies Wrist Watch is darling. In fourteen karat white gold with twelve diamonds, this circa 1947 working watch has a 17 jeweled...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Longines 18k white gold and diamond-set lady's bracelet watch with an integral 18k white gold mes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Longines Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold Longines watch featuring an opal face and a diamond bezel. Metal weight: 23.79 grams This diamond and opal watch is accompanied by a retail appraisal performed ...
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Longines 18k White Gold 5.05ctw Diamond Ladies' Fancy Dress Bracelet Watch 745
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
Both were crafted from solid 18k white gold and are completely covered with approximately 5.05 carats of fine quality diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moshammer Diamond and Onyx Longines Watch Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A unique diamond and onyx brooch with a reversible Longines watch, by Moshammer. This brooch has a striking black & white design. The watch is flipped upwards to read the time. It ha...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Longines White Gold Diamond manual wind Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1951
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Longines 14K white gold & diamond set cocktail watch circa 1940’s.
14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Lady's White Gold and Diamond Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Longines lady's 14k white gold wristwatch with 3cts of full cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Ladies Platinum White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in London, GB
A fine platinum and 18carat White gold ladies evening watch set with diamonds and sapphires ( some sapphires synthetic) with original certificate dated 1924 and original case.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Longines White Gold Tuxedo Wristwatch with Diamond Dial circa 1960s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14k white gold Tuxedo wristwatch, circa 1960s. 32.75 X 37mm medium-size case with fine florentine finish.
White Gold, 14k Gold
Longines 14k White Gold Women's Dress Hand-Winding Watch w/ Diamonds
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines 14k White Gold Women's Dress Hand-Winding Watch w/ Diamonds Movement #320-11339026 Case #366226 14k Round Gold Case 6 Appx .10 carat diamond accents 16 mm in Diameter (16 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Platinum & 14k White Gold Diamond Women's Dress Watch
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines Platinum & 14k White Gold Diamond Women's Dress Watch Movement #4LLV Serial #11926684 Total Diamond Weight = Approximately 2 carats Platinum Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs ...
Diamond, Platinum
Longines Classic 32mm
By Longines
Located in Surfside, FL
Longines in 18k white gold with diamond bezel on brown lizard strap.
White Gold
Longines 14 Karat WG Top Hat Diamond Dial, circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Longines 14K WG “Top Hat” diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 24 x 38mm case with prominent stepped hooded design on top and bottom, aptly named because of ...
14k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.16 in W 0.79 in
Longines White Gold Diamonds 20mm Baignoire Ladies Watch 18K Quartz Prestige FS
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Longines Prestige Gold Oval 20.4 Ladies Watch 18ct White Gold Factory Set Diamond Bezel Reference L4.225.7.18.2 171 V...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Longines Golden Wing Watch Featuring Diamonds 14K Gold with Papers
By Longines
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Brand: Longines Series Name: Golden Wing Gemstones: Diamonds Movement: Quartz Metal: 14K Gold Length: 6 Inches Dimensions: 14 mm Papers included
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
A full strand of ruby with one cluster of 18K gold beads off center. The green agate at the clasp is a small surprise, you notice it when you put the necklace on. Ruby, 2mm x 3mm (I...
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding Reference number: 2624 Movement: Manual winding Case: 18 kt. Rose gold, Diameter 35.5 mm thickness 10.6 mm, Dial...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
Cartier Must de Cartier 21 Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel & Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 590**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamo...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch, Circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier platinum and diamond ladies wristwatch, circa 1920s to 1940s, designed as a refined jeweled cocktail watch with a platinum case and bracelet set with old cut diamonds. The si...
Diamond, Platinum
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
By Cartier
Located in Media, PA
This is a fantastic 14 karat yellow gold Cartier watch but the movement is by Concord. Watch is manual winding and it works perfectly fine and runs well. I don't believe it is perfec...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulova 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds circa 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm "Lug Tip t...
White Gold
Sold|$1,680
Dm 0.95 in
Tiffany and Co Diamond Gallery Watch. T&Co T0906 Diamond Bezel Tank Wristwatch.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co Gallery Watch Diamond Bezel With Rectangle Tank Case Stainless Steel with Diamonds 19mm by 28mm case Ref. T0906 Beautiful Ladies Watch. Condition: Excellent Cond...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Fancy Lugs Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage men's dress wristwatch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock and fancy lugs. Fitted with plastic glass, a...
Yellow Gold
Longines is known for creating some of the most technically innovative and attractive timepieces in the world. Once worn by Humphrey Bogart, Albert Einstein, Richard Byrd and Charles Lindbergh, the company's vintage watches are now sought after by collectors and anyone desiring to wear a high-grade wristwatch.
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry 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.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.