Nantucket Watch
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
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Gold Plate, Titanium
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Wrist Watches
Steel
1990s French Wrist Watches
Silver
2010s Pocket Watches
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
1990s Wrist Watches
1990s Wrist Watches
2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Steel
2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
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20th Century Cocktail Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
1990s Wrist Watches
18k Gold
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear
1990s Swiss Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1990s Evening Gowns
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
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Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.