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Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Diamond Dial 68273
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Diamond Dial 68273

Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Diamond Dial 68273

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 31mm Custom White Mother of Pearl 8+2 RT Dial/ Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust Women's Vintage Two Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial
Rolex 31mm Datejust Women's Vintage Two Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial

Rolex 31mm Datejust Women's Vintage Two Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 68273 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold White MOP Dial with Diamond Accent Lugs 68278
Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold White MOP Dial with Diamond Accent Lugs 68278

Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold White MOP Dial with Diamond Accent Lugs 68278

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Lugs 68278 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs
Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs

Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Accen Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel with Emeralds
Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel with Emeralds

Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel with Emeralds

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds 69173 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial with Diamond Accent 68274 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174
Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174

Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm White MOP Dial Diamond Numbers with Ruby & Diamond Bezel
Rolex Datejust 36mm White MOP Dial Diamond Numbers with Ruby & Diamond Bezel

Rolex Datejust 36mm White MOP Dial Diamond Numbers with Ruby & Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm White Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Numbers with Ruby & Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band 16014 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and h...

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Dial Diamond 6 & 9
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Dial Diamond 6 & 9

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Dial Diamond 6 & 9

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust 16013 Diamond Bezel White Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond 6 & 9 Numbers This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69160
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69160

Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69160

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Dial Bezel and Lugs RT Deployment buckle 69160 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent RT Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 16013.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Roman Numeral Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise W51027Q4 2019 Card 18k RG Two Tone MOP Dial Quartz 20mm
Cartier Tank Francaise W51027Q4 2019 Card 18k RG Two Tone MOP Dial Quartz 20mm

Cartier Tank Francaise W51027Q4 2019 Card 18k RG Two Tone MOP Dial Quartz 20mm

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Tank Francaise 18K Rose Gold Two Tone Mother-of-Pearl Dial Quartz Watch, 2019. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 5.75 inches. Includes original papers; box is not included.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs

Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ lugs 16013

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Piaget Lady Polo 8306 C702 18K YG MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 22mm
Vintage 1970s Piaget Lady Polo 8306 C702 18K YG MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 22mm

Vintage 1970s Piaget Lady Polo 8306 C702 18K YG MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 22mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

The Top Of The Polo Catalog Piaget entered the luxury sports watch conversation of the 1970s from a completely different direction than everyone else. While the rest of the field wa...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Accent 68273

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel SS Baby Blue MOP Roman Numeral Dial 68274
Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel SS Baby Blue MOP Roman Numeral Dial 68274

Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel SS Baby Blue MOP Roman Numeral Dial 68274

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Baby Blue MOP Mother Of Pearl Roman Numeral Dial Bezel and Lugs Deployment buckle 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard Imperiale 1215 37 / 3168-52 Chocolate Diamonds MOP 18K White Gold
Chopard Imperiale 1215 37 / 3168-52 Chocolate Diamonds MOP 18K White Gold

Chopard Imperiale 1215 37 / 3168-52 Chocolate Diamonds MOP 18K White Gold

By Chopard

Located in San Diego, CA

tyle Number: 1215 37 / 3168-52 Model: Imperiale Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Leather Bezel: Chocolate Diamond Bezel Dial: Original Blue Mother of Pearl with Diamon...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 178274 Factory MOP Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 178274 Factory MOP Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel

Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 178274 Factory MOP Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 178274 Serial: D544*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18K White Go...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet
Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet

Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex DayDate With Mother Of Pearl dial and 18k gold Rolex Presidential bracelet. The watch bears 20 carats in natural diamonds, featuring an iced-out diamond bezel, roman numeral ho...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Baby Blue MOP Dial with Baguette & Round Diamond Numbers
Rolex 36mm Datejust Baby Blue MOP Dial with Baguette & Round Diamond Numbers

Rolex 36mm Datejust Baby Blue MOP Dial with Baguette & Round Diamond Numbers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust custom Baby Blue Mother Of Pearl Dial with Baguette & Round Diamond Numbers 16030 custom Bezel

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue MOP Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue MOP Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue MOP Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel 16013

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 68274 S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet
Rolex Datejust 68274 S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet

Rolex Datejust 68274 S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet Side 68274 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1980s Piaget 18K WG 9065 D4 Lapis Lazuli MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 31mm
Vintage 1980s Piaget 18K WG 9065 D4 Lapis Lazuli MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 31mm

Vintage 1980s Piaget 18K WG 9065 D4 Lapis Lazuli MoP Diamond Dial Quartz 31mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

The 83-Gram Lapis and Pearl Sculpture This Reference 9065 is a prime example of why Piaget owned the 1970s and 80s "Jet Set" aesthetic. It moves past standard horology into the real...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has bee...

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Diamond
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Diamond

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Diamond

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust 179173 26mm Mother of Pearl MOP Diamond Dial 18k Gold Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 179173 26mm Mother of Pearl MOP Diamond Dial 18k Gold Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust 179173 26mm Mother of Pearl MOP Diamond Dial 18k Gold Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 179173 Serial: Z18**** Year: 2006-2007 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini Ladies, Diamond Case, 18K MOP Dial and Box and Papers Croco Band
Rolex Cellini Ladies, Diamond Case, 18K MOP Dial and Box and Papers Croco Band

Rolex Cellini Ladies, Diamond Case, 18K MOP Dial and Box and Papers Croco Band

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Description: ROLEX CELLINI CELLINI, REFERENCE # 6621 A YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1990 Dial: Mother of Pearl Dial Caliber: Quartz, jeweled Rolex Movement...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari,  Diamond and Colored Spinel Watch
Bvlgari,  Diamond and Colored Spinel Watch

Bvlgari, Diamond and Colored Spinel Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari MOP, Diamond, and Colored Spinel watch 18k gold and diamonds with mop :TDW~ 0.70CT FG/ VS.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold

Genuine HERMES Heure H 1P Diamond HH1.102 Quartz Watch Gold.
Genuine HERMES Heure H 1P Diamond HH1.102 Quartz Watch Gold.

Genuine HERMES Heure H 1P Diamond HH1.102 Quartz Watch Gold.

By Hermès

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

This is an authentic HERMES Stainless Steel Gold Plated 20mm by 25mm Rectangle Huere H 1P diamond Watch. MOP Dial with 1P diamond at 12 PM Condition: NEW battery installed.

Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18K Gold 36mm Watch
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18K Gold 36mm Watch

Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18K Gold 36mm Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18k Gold Watch with Aftermarket MOP Diamond Dial. Luxury at its finest.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Mop Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact mop watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Steel and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 56 antique edition and 382 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect mop watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A mop watch from Rolex, Raymond Weil and Omega — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A mop watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 51, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and antique cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a mop watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Mop Watch?

On average, a mop watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,410, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $97,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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