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Cartier NOS Must 21 Chronoscaph W10125U2
Cartier NOS Must 21 Chronoscaph W10125U2

Cartier NOS Must 21 Chronoscaph W10125U2

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A NOS stainless steel Chronoscaph 21 wristwatch by Carter. Featuring a black Cartier logo dial with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold NOS 1803
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold NOS 1803

Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold NOS 1803

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This unworn NOS Day-Date in 18k yellow gold by Rolex, features a champagne dial with applied hour

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Coke 16710
Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Coke 16710

Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Coke 16710

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A NOS stainless steel GMT-Master II by Rolex. Features a black dial with a date aperture and a red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle NOS 42008-000J
Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle NOS 42008-000J

Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle NOS 42008-000J

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A men's unworn 35.5mm Royal Eagle NOS crafted in yellow gold, by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Pepsi 16710
Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Pepsi 16710

Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Pepsi 16710

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An unworn NOS in stainless steel 40mm GMT-Master II by Rolex, featuring a black dial with the date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Nos Triple Calendar Platinum 47050
Vacheron Constantin Nos Triple Calendar Platinum 47050

Vacheron Constantin Nos Triple Calendar Platinum 47050

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

silver dial with applied arabic numbers. The watch also features a day and month aperture with a date set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Datejust Zebra Nos Diamond Set 116285BBR
Rolex Datejust Zebra Nos Diamond Set 116285BBR

Rolex Datejust Zebra Nos Diamond Set 116285BBR

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm mens NOS Datejust wristwatch in 18k rose gold by Rolex. Featuring a black zebra pave diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Romana Perpetual Calendar NOS 2050-006
IWC Romana Perpetual Calendar NOS 2050-006

IWC Romana Perpetual Calendar NOS 2050-006

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

original case back sticker still attached, the watch comes complete with a IWC box and papers dated

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

IWC NOS Electronic Old Running Fork Yellow Gold
IWC NOS Electronic Old Running Fork Yellow Gold

IWC NOS Electronic Old Running Fork Yellow Gold

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

vintage NOS timepiece comes with an IWC presentation box, original booklet and IWC service papers dated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zenith Nos El Primero Chronograph 03.2040.4061/69.C496
Zenith Nos El Primero Chronograph 03.2040.4061/69.C496

Zenith Nos El Primero Chronograph 03.2040.4061/69.C496

By Zenith

Located in Mayfair, London, London

stainless steel bezel. The watch is fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding movement which can be seen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex NOS Air-King Hard Rock Cafe 114200
Rolex NOS Air-King Hard Rock Cafe 114200

Rolex NOS Air-King Hard Rock Cafe 114200

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

the company. With the majority of Rolex factory stickers still attached, the watch comes complete

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn

By Rolex

Located in Dearborn, MI

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn Genuine Oysterdate Precision

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust NOS Florentine Finish Matte Black Dial 1611
Rolex Datejust NOS Florentine Finish Matte Black Dial 1611

Rolex Datejust NOS Florentine Finish Matte Black Dial 1611

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm NOS Datejust in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a matt black dial with applied hour markers

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Rare Polo Bumblebee PVD Coated Gold 7131C701 NOS
Piaget Rare Polo Bumblebee PVD Coated Gold 7131C701 NOS

Piaget Rare Polo Bumblebee PVD Coated Gold 7131C701 NOS

By Piaget

Located in Mayfair, London, London

total weight of 146 grams. A rare model appreciated by collectors, this watch exemplifies 1980s design

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, PVD-Coated

Rare Rolex Day-Date Nos Green Stella Dial 18038
Rare Rolex Day-Date Nos Green Stella Dial 18038

Rare Rolex Day-Date Nos Green Stella Dial 18038

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare NOS yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a stunning green Stella dial with emerald cut

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Unworn NOS Day-Date Al Bilad Dial 18038
Rolex Unworn NOS Day-Date Al Bilad Dial 18038

Rolex Unworn NOS Day-Date Al Bilad Dial 18038

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A NOS Rolex Day-Date 36mm crafted in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swatch POP Special BUTTON PWK153 Limited Edition collectible NOS
Swatch POP Special BUTTON PWK153 Limited Edition collectible NOS

Swatch POP Special BUTTON PWK153 Limited Edition collectible NOS

By Swatch

Located in Milano, IT

PWK153, a limited edition collectible that has stood the test of time. This remarkable watch isn't just a

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet NOS Royal Oak Yellow Gold 56175BA.O.0789BA.01
Audemars Piguet NOS Royal Oak Yellow Gold 56175BA.O.0789BA.01

Audemars Piguet NOS Royal Oak Yellow Gold 56175BA.O.0789BA.01

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

sapphire crystal and a quartz movement. Unworn, in NOS condition, the watch comes with an Audemars Piguet

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Stick Dial Coke 16710
Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Stick Dial Coke 16710

Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Stick Dial Coke 16710

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Unworn NOS stainless steel 40mm GMT-Master II by Rolex, featuring a rare black stick dial with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Rare Nautilus Tiffany & CO. NOS 5711/1A-010
Patek Philippe Rare Nautilus Tiffany & CO. NOS 5711/1A-010

Patek Philippe Rare Nautilus Tiffany & CO. NOS 5711/1A-010

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A highly desired stainless steel Nautilus in unworn NOS condition. Designed by Patek Philippe in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust NOS Pyramid Dial Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 16233
Unworn Rolex Datejust NOS Pyramid Dial Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 16233

Unworn Rolex Datejust NOS Pyramid Dial Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 16233

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An unworn NOS 36mm Datejust by Rolex in stainless steel and yellow gold. Features a silver pyramid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Nos Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Blue Dial 16613
Rolex Submariner Date Nos Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Blue Dial 16613

Rolex Submariner Date Nos Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Blue Dial 16613

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Unworn Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date NOS Men's Wristwatch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Unworn Daytona NOS White Gold Rare Rubellite Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel
Rolex Unworn Daytona NOS White Gold Rare Rubellite Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel

Rolex Unworn Daytona NOS White Gold Rare Rubellite Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40 mm unworn NOS Daytona from Rolex in white gold that features a rare rubellite dial set with 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Unworn Happy Sport NOS Ladies Stainless Steel White Dial 278509-3001
Chopard Unworn Happy Sport NOS Ladies Stainless Steel White Dial 278509-3001

Chopard Unworn Happy Sport NOS Ladies Stainless Steel White Dial 278509-3001

By Chopard

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 30 mm Unworn Stainless Steel Happy Sport NOS Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with applied hour

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre NOS Master Compressor U.S. Navy Seals GMT 159.T.C7
Jaeger LeCoultre NOS Master Compressor U.S. Navy Seals GMT 159.T.C7

Jaeger LeCoultre NOS Master Compressor U.S. Navy Seals GMT 159.T.C7

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Mayfair, London, London

condition, the watch comes complete with it's Jaeger LeCoultre Navy Seals box, an additional JLC black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Unworn GMT-Master II NOS Gents 18 Karat Gold Green Dial B&P 116718LN
Rolex Unworn GMT-Master II NOS Gents 18 Karat Gold Green Dial B&P 116718LN

Rolex Unworn GMT-Master II NOS Gents 18 Karat Gold Green Dial B&P 116718LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40 mm Unworn 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II NOS Gents Wristwatch, green dial with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget White Gold Ruby Diamond Bezel Manual Dress Wristwatch
Piaget White Gold Ruby Diamond Bezel Manual Dress Wristwatch

Piaget White Gold Ruby Diamond Bezel Manual Dress Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Unworn White Gold Vintage Ladies NOS Dress Watch, silvered dial with roman numerals, a fixed

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Citizen CQ Multifunction NOS with Sticker On Watch
Citizen CQ Multifunction NOS with Sticker On Watch

Citizen CQ Multifunction NOS with Sticker On Watch

Located in Toronto, CA

approx 23 cm Gender: Men's Watch Condition: In Excellent condition, With Minor wear Check the pics

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Unworn Diamond Set Dress Watch Ladies NOS 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Dial
Corum Unworn Diamond Set Dress Watch Ladies NOS 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Dial

Corum Unworn Diamond Set Dress Watch Ladies NOS 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Dial

By Corum

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Unworn 18k Yellow Gold Ladies NOS Dress 22mm Watch, red dial with filigree design, 18k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Unworn Diamond Set Dress Watch Ladies NOS 18 Karat Gold Blue Dial 24.412
Corum Unworn Diamond Set Dress Watch Ladies NOS 18 Karat Gold Blue Dial 24.412

Corum Unworn Diamond Set Dress Watch Ladies NOS 18 Karat Gold Blue Dial 24.412

By Corum

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Unworn 18k Yellow Gold Ladies NOS Dress 22mm Watch, blue dial with filigree design, 18k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier NOS Tank Basculante 22mm W1014658
Cartier NOS Tank Basculante 22mm W1014658

Cartier NOS Tank Basculante 22mm W1014658

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

signature at X and a stainless steel bezel. The watch also includes an engraving on the reversible side

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel 1911 Series Carree Square Automatic E9120143 Full Set
Ebel 1911 Series Carree Square Automatic E9120143 Full Set

Ebel 1911 Series Carree Square Automatic E9120143 Full Set

By Ebel

Located in Toronto, CA

Condition: In NOS Excellent condition, With Barely Any wear or And Little to No marks Check the pics watch

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage NOS Omega Constellation
Vintage NOS Omega Constellation

Vintage NOS Omega Constellation

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

sticker on back of case. Watch is in original box.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Heuer Carrera Chronograph NOS
Heuer Carrera Chronograph NOS

Heuer Carrera Chronograph NOS

By Heuer

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Heuer Carrera Chronograph New Old Stock

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Heuer Chronograph NOS
Vintage Heuer Chronograph NOS

Vintage Heuer Chronograph NOS

By Heuer

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vintage Heuer Carrera two register chronograph new old stock reference 3641.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph NOS
Vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph NOS

Vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph NOS

By Heuer

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph new old stock. This watch has a three register silver

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Lemania NOS Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Lemania NOS Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Lemania NOS Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Beautiful Lemania chronograph in excellent condition with hang tag.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Doxa Pocket Watch Unisex Stainless Steel NOS Watch
Doxa Pocket Watch Unisex Stainless Steel NOS Watch

Doxa Pocket Watch Unisex Stainless Steel NOS Watch

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: COM002651 Manufacturer: Doxa Model: 0 Model Variant: Pocket Watch Model Number: 0

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 116610LV Men Stainless Steel Stickered NOS Watch
Rolex Submariner 116610LV Men Stainless Steel Stickered NOS Watch

Rolex Submariner 116610LV Men Stainless Steel Stickered NOS Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Manufacturers Warranty This second hand watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the 24

Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26 67188 Ladies Yellow Gold NOS Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26 67188 Ladies Yellow Gold NOS Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26 67188 Ladies Yellow Gold NOS Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Water Warranty: 24 Months Comprehensive Notes: NOS Warranty This second hand watch has been fully

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 40 228206 Men Platinum Stickered NOS Watch
Rolex Day-Date 40 228206 Men Platinum Stickered NOS Watch

Rolex Day-Date 40 228206 Men Platinum Stickered NOS Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Manufacturers Specifications Warranty: 24 Months Comprehensive Warranty This second hand watch has been fully

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Datejust 36 116234 Men's Stainless Steel Diamond Stickered NOS Watch
Rolex Datejust 36 116234 Men's Stainless Steel Diamond Stickered NOS Watch

Rolex Datejust 36 116234 Men's Stainless Steel Diamond Stickered NOS Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

: Diamond Stickered NOS Warranty This second hand watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

NOS Men's Corum Toboggan Transformer Steel Quartz Watch
NOS Men's Corum Toboggan Transformer Steel Quartz Watch

NOS Men's Corum Toboggan Transformer Steel Quartz Watch

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

Brand Corum Model Toboggan Gender Men's Condition New Old Stock Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Buckle Mater...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

NOS Authentic New Men’s Breitling Emergency Titanium Quartz Watch
NOS Authentic New Men’s Breitling Emergency Titanium Quartz Watch

NOS Authentic New Men’s Breitling Emergency Titanium Quartz Watch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Titanium Retail / List Price $6,710 - Approximate last known retail Water Resistant Yes, but this watch was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Green 50th Anniversary Steel Watch 16610LV Unworn NOS
Rolex Submariner Green 50th Anniversary Steel Watch 16610LV Unworn NOS

Rolex Submariner Green 50th Anniversary Steel Watch 16610LV Unworn NOS

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Submariner Green 50th Anniversary Steel Watch 16610LV Unworn NOS. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Pearlmaster Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 80298 Unworn NOS
Rolex Pearlmaster Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 80298 Unworn NOS

Rolex Pearlmaster Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 80298 Unworn NOS

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Pearlmaster Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 80298 Unworn NOS. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Seadweller 4000 Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16600 Unworn NOS
Rolex Seadweller 4000 Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16600 Unworn NOS

Rolex Seadweller 4000 Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16600 Unworn NOS

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Seadweller 4000 Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16600 Unworn NOS. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yachtmaster 35 Midsize Steel Platinum Mens Watch 168622 Unworn NOS
Rolex Yachtmaster 35 Midsize Steel Platinum Mens Watch 168622 Unworn NOS

Rolex Yachtmaster 35 Midsize Steel Platinum Mens Watch 168622 Unworn NOS

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Yachtmaster 35 Midsize Steel Platinum Mens Watch 168622 Unworn NOS. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Platinum

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 116234 Unworn NOS
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 116234 Unworn NOS

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 116234 Unworn NOS

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 116234 Unworn NOS. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, White Gold, Steel

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Nos Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of nos watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 10 vintage examples as well as 41 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of nos watches to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary nos watches are of considerable interest. Rolex, Corum and Heuer each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our nos watches for sale are for men, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Nos Watches?

Prices for nos watches start at $436 and top out at $115,039 with these watches, on average, selling for $16,333.

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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