Louis Vuitton Classic Tambour Swiss Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Classic and timeless Louis Vuitton Tambour. This elegant watch collection was launched back in 2000.
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour Lovely Cup Chronograph Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Tambour Lovely Cup Chronograph Watch Mother of pearl watch face set in a stainless steel case.
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour Stainless Steel Diamonds Ladies Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Geneva, CH
Louis Vuitton Tambour Stainless Steel Diamonds Ladies Watch Bijou Petale 18mm.
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Automatic Tambour Damier Cobalt Chronograph Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Discover the perfect blend of sophistication and functionality with the Louis Vuitton Stainless Steel Tambour Damier Cobalt Chronograph Watch.
Louis Vuitton Watch. LV Tambour Cup Q121C MOP Dial Quartz
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Louis Vuitton WristWatch LV Tambour Cup Q121C Mother of Pearl Dial Generic White leather band. Condition: Comes with Original Box Details: New battery installed. 28mm Ro...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Triple Coiled Q1212 Tambour Watch 28mm Quartz 25lv37s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Triple Coiled Q1212 Tambour Watch 28mm Quartz 25lv37s Date Code/Serial Number: RC6881 01212 Measurements: Length: 21.5" Width: 1" Height: 21.5" Circumference: 5.2"-6...
Louis Vuitton Stainless Steel Tambour Digital Men's Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Men's Louis Vuitton digital Tambour watch with Damier graphite black rubber strap.
Stainless Steel
Ladies Louis Vuitton Tambour Q1212 Stainless Steel Date Quartz Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Brand Louis Vuitton Model Tambour Q1212 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Bu...
Louis Vuitton Tambour Watch with Mother of Pearl Watch Ref. 2581
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, date, chronograph Case: 34mm round stainless steel case Dial: white mother of pearl, Arabic numerals, yellow monogram-shaped seconds hand B...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour Automatic Chronograph Watch LV277
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Southampton, PA
The Louis Vuitton Tambour Automatic Chronograph Men's Watch LV277 is in pre-owned condition and it comes with the original box and papers.
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Automatic Tambour Damier Cobalt Chronograph Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Louis Vuitton stainless steel Tambour Damier Cobalt Chronograph Watch.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Q11BG Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Tambour Q11BG Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 113848 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Tambour Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Quartz: B...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour Chronograph Automatic
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
This Louis Vuitton Tambour Chronograph Q8D40 combines refined watchmaking with the bold, modern aesthetic of the Maison.
Louis Vuitton 18 Karat Rose Gold Tambour Diver Watch Ref. Q103E
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, date, small seconds Case: 44mm 18k rose gold case, screw down crown, 300m water resistance, rotating bezel Dial: blue steel dial with g...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Louis Vuitton Tambour Chronograph Automatic Men's Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
It is a magnificent Louis Vuitton chronograph tambour automatic watch with brown dial .It is all polished stainless steel.Its dial is 4 cm diameter and its strap's total length is 24...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Tambour Watch Strap 1L1523
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Tambour Watch Strap 1L1523 Date Code/Serial Number: R15145 RO1107 Measurements: Length: 8" Width: .1" Height: .8" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Ac...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Tambour Watch Strap 1lz630s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: R15145 RO1107 Measurements: Length: 8" Width: .1" Height: .8" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: New...
Louis Vuitton Tambour Q1212 Quartz Ladies Watch, Louis Vuitton Monogram Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Tambour Q1212 Quartz Ladies Watch , Louis Vuitton Monogram Leather Belt .
Quartz
Louis Vuitton Unisex Tambour Slim Monogram Macassar 39 Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Unisex Tambour Slim Monogram Macassar 39 Watch.
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour Bijou Diamond Pink Mother of Pearl White Gold Secret Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Pink Mother Of Pearl Tambour Bijou Secret Wristwatch by Louis Vuitton.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Louis Vuitton Stainless Steel Tambour Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Louis Vuitton Tambour watch with é patented leather bands.
Louis Vuitton Ladies Stainless Steel Tambour Wristwatch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice Louis Vuitton tambour watch with stainless steel band band size 17 cm max) Good working order.
Louis Vuitton Champagne Stainless Steel Tambour Q1142 Men's Wristwatch 41 mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An eye-catching piece like this Louis Vuitton Tambour watch deserves a special place in your collection.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Stainless Steel Automatic Tambour Wristwatch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Louis Vuitton Tambour watch automatic. Model Q 1131.
Louis Vuitton White Diamonds Stainless Steel Tambour Women's Wristwatch 35MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An eye-catching piece like this Louis Vuitton Tambour watch deserves a special place in your collection.
White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour 44mm Q1A60
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Surfside, FL
Ref Q1A60. Fine Pre-owned Louis Vuitton Watch. Certified preowned Classic Louis Vuitton Tambour Q1A60 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Black Leather strap with a Stainless S...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour 39mm Q1111
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Surfside, FL
Ref q1111. Fine Pre-owned Louis Vuitton Watch. Certified preowned Classic Louis Vuitton Tambour Q1111 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Brown Leather strap with a Stainless...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour "Minute Repeater" Wristwatch, Skeletonized 34 Jewel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Surfside, FL
If you have inquiries about this Louis Vuitton Tambour watch reference W521096 .
White Gold
Louis Vuitton ladies Tambour Chrono Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton stainless steel Chrono watch. Good condition but some minor signs of wear.
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 28
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 28mm, Watch Height: 9mm, Band Width: 15mm, Wrist circumference: 7.0" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Tambour Quartz Watch St...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour Bijoux Red Watch with Diamonds
By Louis Vuitton
Located in US
Louis Vuitton watch features a red genuine alligator band with silver hardware and diamonds encrusted in the face. Watch length measures approximately 8 inches. Excellent condition.
Diamond
Louis Vuitton Tambour Stainless Steel Leather Strap Automatic Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Louis Vuitton Model - Tambour Case Metal - Stainless Steel Case Measurement - 32mm Bracelet - Leather Dial - Brown Bezel - Stainless Steel Crystal - Scratch Resistant Sapph...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour LV 40 18k White Gold Manual Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Surfside, FL
Fine Pre-owned Louis Vuitton Watch. Certified preowned Dress Louis Vuitton Tambour LV 40 watch is made out of white gold on a Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle.
White Gold
Louis Vuitton Tambour Quartz Watch Stainless Steel and Patent 28
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 28", Width 28", Depth 5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Tambour Quartz Watch Stainless Steel and Patent 28 Brand Code: CY6246 Q1211 C...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Tambour VVV GMT Automatic Watch Stainless Steel and Monogra
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Instruction Booklet, Box, Warranty Card - Dated Measurements: Case Size/Width: 41mm, Watch Height: 13mm, Band Width: 21mm, Wrist circumference: 7.0" Designer: Louis Vuit...
Louis Vuitton Stainless Steel Tambour Wristwatch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice Louis Vuitton watch in stainless steel. and leather band. case is in really really good condition but band should be replaces soon. Buckle is also from Louis Vuitto...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Lady's Stainless Steel Tambour Brun Wristwatch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Louis Vuitton Style Number: Q1311A Series: Tambour Brun Gender: Lady's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Brown Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date Cr...
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Lady's Stainless Steel Diamond Tambour Forever Wristwatch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Louis Vuitton Tambour forever diamond watch with crocodile strap.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Brown Stainless Steel Alligator Tambour Q10A1 Automatic
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This watch is valuable not only for its appeal but also for the way it has been painstakingly designed and assembled. Swiss-made and exuding modern style, this timepiece by Louis Vui...
Louis Vuitton Stainless Steel Tambour Pink Flower Dial Quartz Wristwatch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
This classic Louis Vuitton watch features striking details & an elegant monogram-embossed Vernis patent leather strap.
Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Black Stainless Steel Diamond Tambour Women's Wristwatch 34mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
There is no reason why you should not own this quartz Tambour from Louis Vuitton complete with 100 meters of water resistance.
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Stainless Rubber Tambour 'America's Cup' Men's Wristwatch 44 mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton's Tambour 'America's Cup' watch is a limited edition piece you'll love having in your watch collection.
Louis Vuitton White Stainless Steel Tambour Lovely Women's Wristwatch 34 MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An eye-catching piece like this Louis Vuitton Tambour Lovely Cup watch deserves a special place in your collection.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Brown Stainless Steel Tambour Q1211 Women's Wristwatch 28 mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
There is no reason why you should not own this quartz Tambour from Louis Vuitton. Includes: Original Pouch
Louis Vuitton Silver Stainless Steel Patent Leather Tambour Wristwatch 39 mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted exquisitely, this timepiece is an example of fine watch-making. It hails from the house of Louis Vuitton. It features a stainless steel case housing a silver dial. It is fini...
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Stainless Steel Diamond Tambour Bijou Women's Wristwatch 18 mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This designer watch is characterized by its skillful craftsmanship and understated charm. Meticulously constructed to tell time in an elegant way, it comes in a sturdy case and flaun...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton White Mother of Pearl Tambour Q132H Women's Wristwatch 34 mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
There is no reason why you should not own this quartz Tambour from Louis Vuitton. Includes: Original Pouch, Price Tag
Louis Vuitton Brown Stainless Steel Leather Tambour Q1211 Women's Wristwatch 28
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timeless silhouette made of high-quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the perfect choice for a sophisticated finish to any look. It is a gra...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton Blue Stainless Steel Tambour Regatta Q102D Men's Wristwatch 44 mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The LV Tambour watch pays an ode to the first portable timepiece through its shape. The Tambour Regatta Q102D has been cast in a stainless steel case and held by rubber straps. It fe...
Louis Vuitton Tambour Grafitti Silver Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Tambour Grafitti Silver Watch - Very good condition.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon 42MM Stainless Steel Smart Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This ‘Tambour Horizon' smart watch by Louis Vuitton has been crafted from black and silver stainless steel with an intricate quartz movement and has a smooth bezel with digital dial,...
Louis Vuitton Tambour Attraction Quartz Watch Stainless Steel and Leather 27
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Box Measurements: Case Size/Width: 27mm, Watch Height: 9mm, Band Width: 15mm, Wrist circumference: 6.25" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Tambour Attraction Quartz Watch S...
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
$2,774
W 0.71 in L 1.17 in
Boucheron Montre Reflet 29.5 mm Quartz Full Steel iconic Reflet PM Wrist Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet watch, small size or "29.5 mm" (case height), by Boucheron, quartz movement, steel case, plain ecru dial with gold-tone (or possibly gold?) Roman numerals, steel bra...
Steel
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
By Bulgari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
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
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
$13,280
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
$9,350
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel Navy Dial Ladies Custom Diamond Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom dial and bezel. No original box and papers. High-quality natural diamond dial and bezel. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Mo...
Steel
Hermes Capucine Togo 35 Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Capucine Hermes Togo 35 Birkin Bag. The Togo 35 Birkin bag tote features a leather body, gold-tone hardware, dual rolled top handles, and a front lock closure. 13" L...
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Tesoro watch. Quartz movement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Tesoro watch. Quartz movement. The watch features white face with yellow gold stick hour markers, yellow gold hands, and date window at 3 o'clock. 1...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
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
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 37mm 6623 On Leather Watch Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini 37mm in 18k gold case and ostrich leather strap. 1990 year with the original Cellini anniversary box and papers. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Cellini 18K Gold ...
18k Gold
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
The story behind iconic luxury brand Louis Vuitton — best known for its esteemed handbags, crossbody bags, leather goods, ready-to-wear clothing and more — is one of craft and innovation in the worlds of fashion, jewelry and furniture.
The company’s modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton (1821–92), wishing to free himself from the conventional lifestyle in his provincial French city of Anchay as well as a difficult stepmother, left in the early 1830s to make a new life in Paris. The young Vuitton was 13 at the time and would need to travel on foot to get to the capital, which was hundreds of miles away. With stops along the way to make money so that he could forge ahead, the journey took a couple of years, but reward was close at hand.
When he arrived in Paris, Vuitton made a living with his hands. He toiled as a box maker and packer for more than a decade and built relationships with royals and members of the upper class while working for the empress of France, Eugenie de Montijo. In 1854, Vuitton launched his namesake company. The craftsman opened a humble workshop on rue Neuve des Capucines and advertised his services with a small poster that read: “Securely packs the most fragile objects. Specializing in packing fashions.”
Long before his brand would become known globally for its exemplary top-handle bags and stylish totes, Vuitton produced stackable and rectangular trunks. The most common trunks of the era were round, which weren’t ideal for toting and storing. In 1858, Vuitton debuted his lightweight, handcrafted canvas trunks, which were sturdy, rugged and equipped with convenient compartments. Travel’s popularity broadened in the late 19th century, and Vuitton’s trunks could easily be packed into train cars and ships — upright trunks meant hanging wardrobe storage that would allow his clients to transport their sophisticated garments without worry. Demand increased and the company grew. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, control of the luxury house was passed onto his only son, Georges Vuitton.
In 1914, a Louis Vuitton store opened at 70 Champs-Élysées. The largest travel-goods store in the world at the time, it became the company’s flagship.
The Louis Vuitton brand embodies all the attributes of luxury, from the craftsmanship, exclusivity and relevance to heritage. It’s only appropriate that it boasts one of the most recognizable insignias — the imaginative interlocking of letters and fleurettes — in the fashion world. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted new line of travel trunks. It’s one of the earliest examples of fashion branding.
The LV monogram would soon appear on everything from bags and various fashion accessories to alligator-skin champagne cases, from stylish apparel and earrings to teddy bears and airplane models.
On 1stDibs, the unmistakable insignia can be found on both modern and vintage Louis Vuitton shoulder bags, suitcases, original 19th-century trunks, jackets and more.
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.