1950s LUCIEN PICCARD 14K Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone Watch Brooch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
This stunning mid-century LUCIEN PICCARD 14K yellow gold multicolor gemstone watch brooch is a
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Lucien Piccard 1950s Multi Color Gemstone Brooch/Pendant Watch
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship by Lucien Piccard and Hammerman Bros. Meticulously handmade in the United States, this rare piece
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
LUCIEN PICCARD 1940's Multi-Gem Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lucien Piccard multi-gem watch in 18K yellow gold consisting of a variety of gemstones including
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...
14k Yellow Gold Lucien Piccard Women's Hand-Winding Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Model #242275 Serial #242127 Total Mass = 13.3 grams Includes Lucien Piccard box (one elastic strap
Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.3 in
10k Yellow Gold Plated Lucien Piccard Automatic Seashark Mens Watch Leather Band
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
10k Yellow Gold Plated Lucien Piccard Automatic Seashark Mens Watch Leather Band 10k Yellow Gold
Gold Plate
Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Gem Set Wristwatch Set
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Lucien Piccard Fantasy 14k Gold and Gem Stone Watch Set
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.25 in L 8.5 in
Vintage Lucien Piccard Automatic 14 Karat Gold Wrist Watch with Crocodile Band
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lucien Piccard automatic movement 14k yellow gold watch with a round face and a red
14k Gold
Lucien Picard Lady's Rose and Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Lucien Picard lady's 14k rose and yellow gold bracelet watch. Featuring a 17-jewel movement, a gilt
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Picard N/A 59370 in yellow gold with a Gold dial 21.5mm Manual watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Surfside, FL
on a lizard band with a gold fill tang buckle. Circa 1930s. Fine Pre-owned Lucien Picard Watch
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Lucien Piccard Ladies Gold Wristwatch
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k yellow gold watch, dial signed Lucien Piccard with baton quarter hours, black leather band
14k Gold
Lucien Piccard 14kt Brushed Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Lucien Piccard & Swiss. Has a safety chain & is Signed Lucien Piccard - 14kt and numbered C7072 on the
14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Tank Watch 14K Gold with Precious Gems
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Revel in the timeless elegance of this exquisite 14K yellow gold wristwatch from the iconic Lucien
14k Gold
Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Tank Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 21mm yellow gold square case Band: black
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lucien Piccard 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Mens Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Card are included. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Lucien Piccard Department
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.3 in W 0.36 in Dm 1.3 in
Vintage Lucien Piccard 18K Yellow Gold 33mm Skeleton Manual Wind Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
certified watchmakers. Brand: Lucien Piccard Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: N/A
Yellow Gold
Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Midcentury Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lucien Piccard STYLE / REFERENCE: Mesh Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Lucien Piccard Large Vintage Gold and Gem Set Confetti Ladies Wrist Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Lucien Piccard Ladies Wrist Watch, the 14k Yellow Gold case measures 36 M.M. in
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
LUCIEN PICCARD gold, tiger's eye and lapis lazuli wristwatch.
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold Lucien Piccard watch designed with a lapis and tiger’s eye square shaped
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Sold
H 0.28 in W 0.71 in Dm 1.26 in
Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Silver Roman Diamond Dial Hand Wind Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Lucien Piccard N/A N/A is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by
Diamond, White Gold
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H 1.26 in W 1.28 in L 9 in
Lucien Piccard 1970 Swiss Geometric Wristwatch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Miami, FL
Switzerland by the watch company of Lucien Piccard, back in the 1960's. The case is squared, crated is solid
Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LUCIEN PICCARD 1970 Cuff Wristwatch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With White Pearls
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Miami, FL
the Switzerland by Lucien Piccard, back in the 1970. The watch has been crafted in solid yellow gold
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Pendant Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Lucien Piccard Multi-Stone Pendant Watch. This is a darling pendant with a colorful array
Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, Blue...
Lucien Piccard White Gold, Pearl & Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Cultured Pearl Bracelet Watch with Diamond & Pearl Cover. Six & 1/2", but can be expanded
Cultured Pearl, Diamond
Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Lucien Piccard Classic 14K Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. 14K Yellow gold ( 15 x 19 mm ). Mother of
Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Swiss Quartz Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Lucien Piccard Vintage N/A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
Lucien Piccard Lady's Yellow Gold and Gem Set "Fruit Salad" Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucien Piccard lady's 14K yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s, set with pearls, garnets, zircons
Amethyst, Beryl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Piccard Ladies yellow Gold Gem Set Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Lucien Piccard Gem set Wrist Watch, 14K yellow Gold case measuring 1 1/4 X 1 1/8 inch
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Garnet, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Top...
Retro Modern Ruby and Diamond Covered Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Bethesda, MD
Lucien Piccard bracelt is 6½ long and 1⅛ wide at it widesy point. 82.5gr
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Lucien Piccard 14K white gold cocktail watch. The case is decorated with Akoya
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage Lucien Piccard Tutti Frutti Gold and Gem set wrist watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Lucien Piccard Ladies Tutti Frutti Wrist Watch, 30 X 31 X 8 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold case
Amethyst, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Ladies Gold Vintage Dress Bracelet Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This circa 1960's Ladies Lucien Piccard fourteen karat 14K yellow gold wrist watch delivers true
Gold, 14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Diamond Wristwatch - Yellow Gold 14k Quartz
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Lucien Piccard Movement: Quartz Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Gold Metal Content: 14k
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Piccard Ladies Yellow Gold Gem Set Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Stamford, CT
Lucien Piccard 1960’s multi stone multi-color fashion watch in 14k yellow gold with wide white band
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, Zircon, 14k Gold, Y...
Lucien Piccard 14Kt. Gold and Pearl Ladies Evening Watch circa 1950's
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lucien Piccard STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt
Lucien Piccard DUFONTE Ladies Quartz Watch Gold with Diamonds Dead Stock New
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This sophisticated watch is NWT and NIB, dead stock - never worn. We just had the battery replaced
Diamond, Base Metal
Blancpain for Lucien Piccard Tricolor Gold Manual Watch with Box and All Papers
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Blancpain / Lucien Piccard STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 14 kt
Lucien Picard Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ring Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lucien Picard lady's 14k yellow gold ring watch with manual-wind movement in a brushed gold case
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Picard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Seed Pearl Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pearl bracelet Dial: blue dial with gold dots Serial # C7XXX No original box and no paperwork
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Watch in 14 Karat Gold Natural Pearl Lucien Piccard
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely Lady watch bracelet is four strands of freshwater pearls hand wrapped in 14k with a
Pearl, 14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Lapis Sapphire Gold Watch Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
This amazing 14k yellow gold watch cufflinks by Lucien Piccard feature an elegant brush gold finish
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LUCIEN PICCARD Watch with Diamond Numerals
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Lucien Piccard watch with diamond numerals, shaded dial, 954318.
Diamond, White Gold
Lucien Piccard Lady's White Gold, Diamond and Pearl Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Houston, TX
Equestrian-inspired lady's cultured pearl and diamond bracelet watch by Lucien Piccard, circa 1930s.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
LUCIEN PICCARD Lady's Rose Gold, Ruby and Diamond Retro Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Wynnewood, PA
Piccard and the watch is in pristine condition. There are 14 round brilliant-cut diamonds that have an
Diamond, Ruby
Lucien Piccard Lady's yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super cool and unusual Lucien Piccard ladies manual wind watch. This special 14 karat yellow gold
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Garn...
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H 1.07 in W 1.03 in
Lucien Piccard 14k Yellow Gold Men's Dress Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Lucien Piccard 14k Yellow Gold Men's Dress Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #C18695 Case
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LUCIEN PICCARD Yellow Gold Square Wristwatch with Unusual Dial
By Lucien Piccard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lucien Piccard 14k yellow gold square case wristwatch, 30 X 30mm, with stepped bezel and very
14k Gold
Lucien Piccard 14K 2 tone Pink & Green gold circa 1940's
By Lucien Piccard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lucien Piccard 14K 2 tone Pink & Green gold circa 1940's. 14mm wide rectangular case with integral
14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Gold Lapel Watch With Semi-Precious Stones
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Collectible 14K gold lapel watch surrounded by semi-precious gemstones includingMoonstone
Moonstone, Garnet, Peridot, Jade, Onyx, Emerald, Turquoise, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Swiss Lucien Piccard watch in 14k
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Lucien Piccard Vintage watch is made out of yellow gold on a Green Leather band with a plaque tang
14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Gold Eagle 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch with Mesh Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
"LUCIEN PICCARD" 26 mm in Diameter 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Band Adjustable Between 7.25" and 7.5" Width at
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Gold and Garnet Flower Bezel Mechanical Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Champagne Colored Dial w/ Gold Hands Labeled "LUCIEN PICCARD" 12 mm in Diameter Burgundy Leather Band Total
Garnet, 14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Champagne Dial Gold Liberty Certified Pre-Owned
Located in Miami, FL
Lucien Piccard 0 Reference #:Lucien Piccard . automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by
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W 1.23 in L 1.19 in
Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Gold Dress Model Lapis and Tiger’s Eye Dial, circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning and stylish mid century design Lucien Piccard 14K YG manual wind dress model. Featuring a
Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
Lucien Piccard Gold and Pearl Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k yellow gold watch with a round dial with Arabic quarter hours, within a border of pearls, four
Pearl, Gold
Lucien Piccard 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch w/ Date and Leather Band 24787
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Lucien Piccard 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch w/ Date and Leather Band 24787 Movement #705 Case
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Picard Diamond Ladies Wristwatch in 14 Karat White Gold
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Working well and showing no wear or scratches on its 14 Kt case or band. This extraordinary watch
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Wristwatch
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Crafted in 18K gold, the watch features a fully paved diamond dial and diamond bezel, supported by
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lucien Piccard Champagne Dial Gold Liberty Certified Pre-Owned
Located in Miami, FL
Lucien Piccard 0 Reference #:Lucien Piccard . mechanical-hand-wind. Verified and Certified by
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 6.25" Cameo & Gemmed Slide Charm Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage piece is crafted in solid yellow gold and features a wonderful slide charm bracelet design with a hidden watch as the center link. The charms are adorned with h...
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Coral, ...
Rare Vintage Bulgari pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Vintage beautiful BULGARI Vintage Pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s 18ct yellow gold, set with an oval cut pink tourmaline of approximately 2.15 carats, signed Bulgari and numbered, ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
David Webb Rubelilte & Turquoise Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rubellite & Turquoise Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set. A necklace featuring step-cut and oval rubellite, cabochon turquoise, brilliant-cut diamonds weighing appro...
Diamond, Rubelite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$325,000
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston Jacques Timey Burmese Sapphire Diamond Necklace, 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The Harry Winston Jacques Timey Vintage Sapphire Diamond Bib Necklace, crafted in the 20th century, showcases an Art Deco-inspired design in platinum, adorned with a plethora of diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in La Jolla, CA
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Pearl and Tanzanite Choker by Mikimoto features a natural Cushion shaped Tanzanite weighing 30 carats estimate...
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Enamel and Diamond Scarab Ring Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cleverly disguised as an elegant jeweled scarab, this rare Egyptian Revival-style platinum and 18K yellow gold ring conceals a delightful secret within its artistic form. The strikin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An immaculate diamond and yellow gold necklace and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful set by Van Cleef & Arpels consists of three intricate and matching motifs encrust...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
28.96 Carat Vivid Pink Tourmaline Oval Platinum Ring With 1.91 Carat Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A world class statement cocktail ring showcasing a 28.96 carat vivid pink tourmaline in an elegant oval cut, set in luxurious platinum and framed by 1.91 carats of micro set collecti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
$704,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring SSEF Certified
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the classic allure of a 1960s original Colombian Emerald Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This antique work of art features a magnificent 16 carat Colombian emerald set in an exq...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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