Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
17 jewel 31315447 All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year
Stainless Steel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Wristwatch 17 Jewels Unadjusted Vintage
By Omega
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Kt Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Unadjusted with several small stones. Weighing
Omega 14 Karat Ladies Wristwatch 18.2 Grams Without Works, 17 Jewels
By Omega
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vintage Omega 14 KT Ladies Watch 18.2 grams Without Works. 17 Jewels having a mesh 6.5 inch band
14k Gold
Omega Calatrava
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
and powered by the famed Omega manual wind caliber 283 17 jewel movement. This was a LARGE watch for
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1967 Omega Seamaster Ref. 168.022 – Automatic
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
subtle pop of color and sporty character. Powered by the Omega automatic Cal. 563 17-jewel movement, this
Stainless Steel
Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
: 14mm Case thickness: 7.61mm Dial: gold Inside case: 750 8107 808828 Movement: Omega 484 17 jewel Other
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Gilt Tiffany & Co Stainless Steel Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
: Acier Staybrite Omega Watch Co 2597-2 Movement: Omega Watch Co 17 jewels 351 11869795 All of our pre
Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
flexible lugs. 17 Jewel Nickle and Gilt lever movement, 2 Register Chronograph functions operated by a
Rose Gold
Omega 1952 De Luxe Ref. 3946 – 18KT Rose Gold, Silver Patina Dial
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
raised arrow and Arabic numeral hour markers. Powered by Omega’s manual wind Cal. 302 17-jewel movement
18k Gold
Omega Yellow 14k Gold Unisex Mid-Century Mesh Dress Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Inside case: 14k 13877 D6814 Movement: Omega 620 17 jewel adjustable 29761491 manual wind 43.8 grams 7.25
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady's 14 Karat Fancy Diamond Omega Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in METAIRIE, LA
ranking a VS2-I1 Clarity with an Original Omega 17 Jewel Swiss Movement (Pictured) Containing a Satin
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Speedmaster stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref 145022-69 ST
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
style bracelet. Caliber 821, 17 jewels, engraved "ANYTIME ANYWHERE LOVE BARBARA 7-18-71." Manual w
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Cal 861 Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
case: 145022-68ST Omega Movement: Manual wind Omega 17 jewels Swiss 26558029 861 All of our pre-owned
Steel
Omega Seamaster 30 Jumbo 35mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
powered by an Omega caliber 269 17 jewel manual wind movement. The watch has been serviced and is running
Stainless Steel
Omega Diamond White Gold Unisex Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
: Omega 620 17 Jewels unadjusted?? Other: manual wind 7.25 Inches Long
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Omega 1950 Oversize Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Omega Wrist watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece signed Omega case, 17 jewel Caliber
Steel
Sold
H 1.38 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2577-8 – Champagne Dial – Bumper Automatic – Vintage
By Omega
Located in London, GB
crystal Movement Omega Calibre 351 bumper automatic movement Omega Calibre 351 bumper automatic (17
Vintage 1968 Omega Genève Ref. 135.041 – Manual Wind Cal. 601
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
the reliable manual-wind Caliber 601 17-jewel movement, this vintage Omega offers understated design
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Honeycomb Dial Solid Gold Bezel Gold Top Lugs
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
applied gold hour indices and gold hands. The watch is powered by an Omega caliber 354 17 jewel bumper
Stainless Steel
1979 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch, Automatic, Date - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
, 17 Jewels, 1010 Jewels: 17 rubies Beat frequency: 19,800 BPH Band: Original and Omega, signed
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Omega Ladies' Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold – Manual Wind
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
refined vintage aesthetic. Powered by a manual wind 17-jewel Omega movement, this timepiece exemplifies
14k Gold
1964 Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. Jewels: 17 rubies Band: Omega, original or period correct, stainless steel,adjustable, currently sized
Stainless Steel
1963 Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
' Movement type: Caliber 601, signed Omega, manually wound, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever
Stainless Steel
1979 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Glacier Blue Dial Bracelet Watch, Automatic
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
glacier blue Hands: Omega, steel dauphines Movement type: Cal. 1010, copper colored, 17 jewels
Stainless Steel
1968 Omega Seamaster Cosmic Vintage Mens Retro Golden Yellow Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
, steel batons Movement type: Omega Caliber 601, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.38 in
1968 Omega Seamaster Cosmic Vintage Mens Retro Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
: Original, steel batons Movement type: Omega Caliber 601, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever
Stainless Steel
1953 Omega Cioccolatone Vintage Full Size Ref. 3950 Mens Watch – 18K Gold
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
regulator Movement Markings: OMEGA WATCH Co., 17 Jewels, Swiss, serial 13330458 Jewels: 17 Jewels Beat
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 2494-2 Gold Plated Circa 1950s Calibre 354
By Omega
Located in London, GB
: Omega Seamaster Automatic Reference: 2494-2 Movement: Omega Calibre 351 bumper automatic (17 jewels
Gold Plate
Ladies 14k Gold Omega Hidden Wrist Watch w/ Chevron Weave Link Wide Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Omega Movement: Mechanical - 17 Jewels - Cal. 483 Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material
14k Gold
Sold
H 1.6 in W 1.34 in
1969 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Watch with Ferrari Yellow Dial
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
script Hands: Original, steel batons Movement type: Omega Caliber 565, 17 jewels, copper collared
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Automatic Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
. Swiss, Seventeen 17 Jewels with the serial number 13192787 which dates this quality timepiece to the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Automatic Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
. Swiss, Seventeen 17 Jewels with the serial number 13192787 which dates this quality timepiece to the
Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 17 Jewel Movement Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Omega 17-jewel movement yellow gold wristwatch circa 1970. Love it because it caught your eye, and
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 371, 1950s
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
champagne with gold marks Length: 7 ½ Inches Inside Case: 11075941 14k 585 14191 Movement: Omega 17 Jewel
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
case: Seamaster Movement: Omega 17 jewel Automatic 1660 All of our pre-owned watches have been
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Omega Watch 32mm
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, 11.5 grams of 14k gold without the movement. The movement is the original Omega 17 jewel automatic
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Rose Gold Blue Dial Caliber 17 Jewel Manual Wristwatch Ref 267
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
1958 18k rose gold 17 jewel manual wind Omega Caliber 267. Blue dial, rose gold Omega Crown
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Speedmaster 'Jumbo" Ref 2996 4 SC. 17 Jewel, Cal 285 Movement. C 1961
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
lovely patina. Powered by a manually wound 17 jewel cal 285 movement, and bearing a 18 **** serial, we
Omega 1930s Steel Cased Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Omega Gents Pocket Watch, 48 MM 3 piece Stainless Steel Art Deco signed Omega case, 17
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa Late 1930s Omega Wrist watch, 36 X 20 M.M. 2 Piece Stainless Steel signed Omega case, 17
Steel
Omega Rose Gold Square Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
966342 Movement: Omega Watch Co Swiss 9198043 17 jewels All of our pre-owned watches have been fully
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
original gilt Outside case: 18k gold L+W Inside case: Omega L+W 18k 7935 12443 Movement: Omega 1100 17
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
numerals. Powered by an Omega Swiss Automatic 17 jewel movement, this watch is in excellent condition. A
Gold Plate
Omega Yellow Gold Filled manual wind Pocket Watch, 1950s
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
17 Jewel Movement. Silvered Dial with Raised Gold markers and a sub seconds chapter. Excellent, near
Gold-filled
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
: Omega Watch Co 18k 750 11421422 2767 2770 SC Movement: Omega Watch Co 17 jewels Adj 5 Pos 1466372 3542
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Classique 2317-13 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
. Generic Strap. Photos of actual watch. Omega Calibre 266, 17 Jewels. CASE DETAILS Case Shape: Round Case
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Custom Red Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Outside case: 14k L+K Movement: Omega 354 17 jewels 14129418 All of our pre-owned watches have been
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladies Omega Wrist Watch Manual Wind Antique Retro 1959
By Omega
Located in Dearborn, MI
Runs Great Omega Movement 17 Jewels Manual Wind Beautiful Mint Dial Acier Inoxydable Stainless
Stainless Steel
Omega 1960 Ladies White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece signed Omega case, 17 Jewel
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Omega Classique WV3007-480 Women's Watch in 14kt Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
certified watchmaker. All components are factory original. Photos of actual watch. Omega Calibre 620, 17
Yellow Gold
1968 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self
Stainless Steel
Art-Deco c1947 Omega 18K Gold & 1.70ct Diamond Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
completed by original Omega winder Swiss Omega calibre 480 17-jewel Movement is manual (hand-winding
Diamond, 18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Omega Watch De Ville Tresor 1950s 2685 Case Tan Leather
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
2685 Movement: good working condition (inspected & oiled), Omega 266, 17-jewel, #14553293 Strap
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Men's Omega Wrist Watch Ca 1950s 34mm
Located in Lexington, KY
This Omega watch is Circa 1950s and is made in 18k yellow gold with a 510 17 jewels movement. A
18k Gold
Boucheron 18Kt Rose Gold Hand Made by Omega Single Strap or Traditional 1960's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Omega 302 DIAL / HANDS: Pink Gold Dial with Pink Gold Baton Markers
Rose Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Watch in New Custom-Made Case, Movement circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, containing original Omega 17-jewel manual-wind pocket watch movement made circa 1930s, with restored matte
Stainless Steel
Omega SS Speedmaster Non Professional c. 1964
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
hands and applied silver Omega logo. Black tachometer bezel. Omega 17 jewel manual wind calibre 321
Stainless Steel
Omega SS Speedmaster Non Professional ref. S105.003-64 c. 1964
Located in West Hollywood, CA
hands and applied silver Omega logo. Black tachometer bezel. Omega 17 jewel manual wind calibre 321
Stainless Steel
Omega Calibre 267 Vintage 18 Karat Rose Gold 17 Jewels Men’s Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Two tone Gold Dial with Rose Gold Markers & Hands Hand-Winding Movement 17 Jewelsk Movement type
18k Gold
Omega SS Seamaster chronograph ref. 145.018
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with screw down back and round pushers. Omega calibre 861 17 jewel manual wind movement, Very
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch circa 1960
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel wristwatch with 17-jewel manual-wind movement, circa 1960. 34mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Toronto, ON
jewels. Applied Omega logo.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Ranchero Wristwatch circa 1957
By Omega
Located in Toronto, ON
Omega stainless steel Ranchero wristwatch, circa 1957. Original omega marked crown, 30mm, 17 jewels
Stainless Steel
Omega SS Speedmaster "Non Professional" ref. #105002
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
example without crown-guard and beautiful original dial signed Omega speedmaster calibre 321 17 jewel
Omega Lady's Stainless Steel Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
dial with applied indexes and Omega logo and baton hands. 17-jewel manual-wind movement, with Omega
Stainless Steel
OMEGA Jumbo Stainless Steel Wristwatch Circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual and oversized Omega stainless steel wristwatch, 17-jewel manual-wind movement with
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1954
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 14k Yellow Gold Dial Color: Silvered Movement: Automatic (Omega Caliber 500, 17 Jewels) Crystal
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
Wittnauer 14Kt. Rose Gold 1940 Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby and Diamond Bezel
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 14mm Di...
Rose Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...
Gold-filled
$4,067
H 1.54 in W 1.38 in
Omega Constellation Automatic Wristwatch, Cal.564, 35 mm, Ref 168.009 168.017
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Constellation Automatic Wristwatch, Caliber 564, Diameter 35 mm Ref. number: 168.009 / 168.017 Movement: Automatic, Caliber omega 564 Functions: Hours, minutes, central seco...
18k Gold
Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Link Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square shaped case that is hidden under a unique diamond encrusted case cover. The beautiful b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Omega cal 344 14k Gold Filled 32mm Mens Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage RA581
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, 14k gold-filled Men's Omega cal.344 bumper automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, ...
Gold Plate
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A masterpiece of 1920s Art Deco design, this platinum and diamond wristwatch by Ollendorff captures the height of Swiss craftsmanship and architectural glamour. With 56 diamonds tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
18k Gold
$8,500
Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Rose Gold 34mm 6413
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 34mm 18k rose gold gentleman’s wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin, distinguished by its unusual inverted harrow hands and a beautifully preserved silver dial. The dial is...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Piaget 18k Gold and Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18k Gold and Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch Details: Mechanical, back-wind, rectangular textured gold-tone dial, black markers and hands, 16 round diamonds ap. .55 ct., glass ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 36 M.M 2 Piece stainless steel water resistant case, Sapphire crown, Sapphire Glass Crystal. Silver dial with Black Roman numerals and a C...
Steel
It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.
The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.
Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.
In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)
Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.
Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.
Watch aficionados and aficionadas alike can find vintage Omega watches today on 1stDibs.
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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.