MOVADO Vintage Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Movado
Located in Paris, FR
MOVADO Mechanical lady's watch from the Movado brand in 18-carat yellow gold circa 1960 Original
Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MOVADO Vintage Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Movado
Located in Paris, FR
MOVADO Mechanical lady's watch from the Movado brand in 18-carat yellow gold circa 1960 Original
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Lapis Tank Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970-80s
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Movado tank manual wind in 18K yellow gold with a blue lapis dial from the late
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Limited Edition Museum Sapphire Watch Solid 18K Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
material 18k Yellow gold Case diameter 24 mm Bezel material Yellow gold Crystal Sapphire crystal Dial Gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Art Nouveau 1910 International Expo 18k Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch 1ct
By Movado
Located in Narberth, PA
maker's mark of a hand holding a watch and an 18k hallmark. The rear cover has a polished exterior and the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ladies White Gold Movado 2 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Movado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Movado Collectable Ladies 18k White Gold with approximately 2 Carats of Natural Diamond Manual
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Watch Movado Movement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Watch Movado Movement A refined expression of timeless
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Hand-Wound 18 Kt White Gold Watch
By Movado
Located in Cattolica, IT
Questo elegante orologio da polso di marca Movado in oro bianco 18Kt è originale in ogni sua parte
18k Gold
Movado of Enamel 18k Pocket Watch
By Movado
Located in Toledo, OH
Movado of Enamel 18K Pocket Watch. 20th century. Enameled front and back case. Winged griffins and
Gold
18k Yellow Gold Movado Women's Quartz Watch w/ Black Leather Band Nice
By Movado
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k Yellow Gold Movado Watch w/ Black Leather Band Nice! Model #40-25-824 Serial #107347 18k
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 18 Karat Gold Movado Mechanical Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Movado
Located in Carlisle, GB
on the watch case as shown. The silvered dial is a bit worn as shown. It’s lovely 6 inches gold
18k Gold, Gold-filled
Movado Rose Gold Dress Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Movado 18K Rose Gold Dress Wristwatch circa 1950s. Featuring 34.5mm diameter case with wide bezel
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Men's Vintage Movado 18 Karat Gold Hand-Winding Watch W/ Black Leather Band
By Movado
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Men's Vintage Movado 18kt Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band Movement #246 Movado Case
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Movado Calendar Wristwatch, 1950s
By Movado
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage 18K gold Movado calendar wrist watch, dating from the 1950s BRAND Movado MATERIALS 18K
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Ladies Multicolor White Gold Diamond Turquoise Bracelet Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Truly Unique 18k White Gold Wide-Link Bracelet Watch with Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Movado Jewel Lady Watch
By Movado
Located in Crema, Cremona
Full 18k Yellow Gold Movado jewel-watch. To be noted the beautiful, flexible, handmade 18K original
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Tiffany & Company, Movado Wrist watch
By Movado
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold Movado 17 Jewel manual wind wrist watch for Tiffany & Company, Raised case markers
18k Gold
Movado 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch
By Movado
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A round 18k gold watch by Movado, featuring a black dial with stick indexes. The bezel is adorned
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Movado Yellow Gold Watch Bracelet
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Movado Yellow Gold Watch Bracelet circa 1950-60, with the original dial. Materials: 18k YG 33.1
18k Gold
Movado Diamond 18k White Gold Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Geneva, CH
Movado 18K white gold wristwatch set with round-cut diamonds. Quartz movement. Signed Movado
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Movado 18K Fine Gold Gentleman's Wristwatch, Thin 17J Dress Watch Manual Wind
By Movado
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Stunning 1970's Movado 18 karat yellow gold man's very thin dress wristwatch in near original mint
Gold, 18k Gold
MOVADO Coral Onyx Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet Watch
By Movado
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and unusual 18K yellow gold, diamond, ruby, coral and onyx bracelet watch by Movado. It
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Movado Vintage Datomax Saudi Arabia Watch
By Movado
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Movado Datomax timepiece from the 1950s boasts an 18K rose gold case that measures 32
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Movado 18k Yellow Gold Datron HS 360
By Movado
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph Case: 38mm wide case Dial: Grey stick with subdials Bracelet: Brown leather strap Reference: Datron HS360 No Box ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Women's Movado Stretch Band Watch in 18 Karat Gold, 1980s
By Movado
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold vintage Movado watch featuring a 16.5x14mm case, with the stem-winder flat
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Late 1950s Movado Chronograph 9036 18K Yellow Gold – Manual Wind
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
A refined and collectible late 1950s Movado Chronograph 9036, housed in a 36.5mm 18K yellow gold
18k Gold
Movado Yellow Gold Diamond Vizio Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Movado Vizio watch featuring approximately .50cts of round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Movado Rose Gold Kingmatic Automatic Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. R 5231. Made in the 1960s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, 18Kt rose gold
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Movado Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 18k Gold Ladies Movado Watch. Watch case is 19.05mm and bracelet is 7 inches. Watch bezel
Diamond, 18k Gold
Movado Yellow Gold Chronometre manual wind Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Ref. 1804, case No. 514137. Made in 1930’s. 15-jewel manual wind movement adjusted to 4 pos...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado White and Yellow Gold Diamond Dangling Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Movado
Located in Birmingham, AL
is made with an 18k white gold mesh design with an 18k yellow gold rope style design on the edges
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Movado rose Gold Calendograph Triple-Date Calendar Wristwatch Ref 4864
By Movado
Located in Firenze, IT
bezel, fluted teardrop lugs, pushers on the band, snap-on case back. Black Dial with applied pink gold
18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.95Ct Ruby and 18k White Gold Movado Pocket Watch - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique 18 karat white gold Movado pocket watch embellished with 3.95 carat rubies; part of
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Movado Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Van Cleef & Arpels Movado Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Watch. Featuring 25 round mixed
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet with Movado Diamond Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Movado watch cased by Bulgari, made is 18k white gold, with integrated 18k yellow gold
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Movado 18k yellow gold automatic wristwatch, circa 1950s, the silvered dial with gold markers and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado 18K Gold Plated Watch
By Movado
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Movado 18K Gold Plated Watch, a timeless and elegant classic wristwatch that
18k Gold, Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold Bezel & Stainless Steel Movado Ladies Watch With Diamonds
By Movado
Located in Media, PA
This elegant Movado watch is a refined addition to any collection. Featuring a sleek two-tone
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Movado 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Classic and chic 1960s design cocktail watch finely handcrafted in 18 karat white gold, by Movado
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Movado Vintage Datomax Saudi Arabia Watch
By Movado
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Movado Datomax timepiece from the 1950s boasts an 18K rose gold case that measures 32
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Movado Rose Gold Perpetual Calendear Moonphase Automatic Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Stamford, CT
Movado 18k Rose Gold Perpetual Calendear Moonphase Automatic Wristwatch 18k rose gold Length
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Movado Yellow Gold Calatrava Vintage Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Movado
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Movado Wrist watch, 32 MM 3 Piece 18K yellow Gold Calatrava Case. 15 Jewel, Caliber 75
18k Gold
Movado Zenith Ladies Yellow Gold Fire Opal Dial Bracelet Wristwatch, 1970s
By Movado
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Amazing Piece of Functional Jewelry, Movado Zenith Ladies Bangle Bracelet Wrist Watch
Opal, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ladies Diamond 18K White Gold Wristwatch, Movado, circa 1930
Located in Banbury, GB
This stunning and sophisticated Art Deco bracelet watch, crafted in 18k white gold and sparkling
Diamond, White Gold
Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Movado Movement Wristwatch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ladies watch with the bracelet and case made in France, and a mechanical movement made by Movado
Diamond, 18k Gold
Movado Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 9018 circa 1940s
By Movado
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an exceptional and extremely rare example of a Movado chronograph in 18k yellow gold from
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Movado Yellow Gold Purse Watch
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an elegant T&Co. / Movado purse watch in 18k with an accent of turquoise.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k Gold Movado Watch with Rubies and Sapphires
By Movado
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 18k gold Movado watch with French hallmarks embelished with rubies and Sapphires on a
Movado Dress Watch
By Movado
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unique GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: 18ct yellow gold DIAL: 34mm DIAL COLOUR
18k Gold
Movado 18K WG 60th Anniversary Massive LE Museum Watch
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Movado 18K WG 60th anniversary massive limited edition museum watch. An enormous 60mm diameter
18k Gold
Movado 18K WG 60th Anniversary Massive LE Museum watch
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Movado 18K WG 60th anniversary massive limited edition museum watch. An enormous 60mm diameter
18k Gold
Movado Perpetual Calendar 40.B3.881 18k Auto Watch
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
Movado Perpetual Calendar Moonphase in 18k yellow gold on a black crocodile strap. Auto w/ date
Yellow Gold
Movado pocket watch 42mm 7163
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
Movado 18k white and yellow pocket watch. Manual w/ subseconds. 42 mm case size. Ref 7163. Fine Pre
18k Gold
Movado Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Movado
Located in Verona, IT
Movado lady's 18k white gold and diamond bracelet watch. Silvered dial with baton indexes and hands
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Movado Orizi Quartz Museum Women's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Gold Dial
By Movado
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model #40-25-824 Serial #107347 18k Yellow Gold Case 24 mm in Diameter (26 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug
18k Gold
Movado Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Verona, IT
Movado 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, Ref. R8636, circa 1950s. This watch was made to assist
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Movado Classic 14mm 73 16 9697
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
Movado Classic in 18k yellow gold with Mother of pearl dial and diamond shoulders. Quartz. 14 mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
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
Rolex Lady's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Created by Rolex, this wristwatch's head is made out of 18 karat gold. Its straps are gold-filled. Total weight: 23.4 grams. Case measurements width: 1.7 cm, length: 1.7 cm. Serial N...
18k Gold
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...
18k Gold
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Wide Woven Italian Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
24.5mm wide 18k yellow gold wide woven Italian bracelet. 7.5 Inches 18k yellow gold Stamped: 18k 56.2 grams Length: 7.5 Inches Width: 24.5mm Thickness/depth 4.2mm
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 Black Gray Nude Mesh Tassel Fringe Draped Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 Black Gray Nude Mesh Tassel Fringe Draped Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2009 "Natural Dis-tinction Un-natural Selection" D...
Alexander McQueen New S/S 2002 Three Piece Skirt Suit with Intricate Embroidery
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk/linen black skirt suit from Alexander McQueen including an additional matching white skirt. The jacket has peak lapels, a breast pocket, small shoulder padding, side...
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Rolex President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite ladies' 18K yellow gold Rolex President wristwatch combines timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring a factory diamond-set dial and a fluted bezel, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and s...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14k Baume and Mercier GENEVE Mechanical watch. 14k Panther bracelet/band.
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Gold watch. 14k Yellow Gold Case and Band. Movement is by Baume and Mercier. Band is panther link 14k yellow gold by DGS. Wear this on weekends or everyday. You will not wan...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jean Perret 18k Gold Blue & White Enamel Hidden Watch Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Jean Perret Case & Bracelet Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Blue & White Enamel Work Case Size: 14.8x8.3mm (not counting the crown) Case Thickness: 8.6mm Bracelet Leng...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Chanel Vintage Fall 1992 black silk bodycon midi dress is a piece of fashion history, famously seen on supermodel Eva Herzigová as she graced the runway. This iconic design captu...
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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