Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 17 Jewel M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940's Omega calibre 283 9K Rose Gold Manual 17j Extra Large 37mm Gents' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This particular example is a classical vintage Omega cal 283 gents' watch, dating from 1940’s performed in 9K Solid Rose Gold Fitted with a Manual 17-jewel Movement – It features...
Rose Gold
Omega Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with an unusual and scarce Hinged case back.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,120Sale Price|20% Off
Omega Seamaster 2508 DeVille 18k Rose Gold 36mm Mens 1940s Manual Wind RA711
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, solid 18k rose gold Men's Omega Seamaster DeVille 2508 manual hand-wind ref 2508, c.1947, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Omega Ref 2497-2 80 Micron Gold Capped Mens 1940s 35mm Vintage Manual Wind RA702
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega ...
Gold Plate
VINTAGE CIRCA 1940's OMEGA CYMA TISSOT WATCHES PORCELAIN ENAMEL ADVERTISING SIGN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original heavily weathered Omega Cyma Tissot watches enamel porcelain advertising sign A good...
Enamel
9 Karat Gold 1940's Ladies Omega Mechanical Watch
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 20mm diameter gold hand winding watch is in good working condition and is running well (It keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing and wear with light ma...
Gold
Omega Calibre 30T2PC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch, 1940s
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #30T2PC-10791832 Case #23199 18k Yellow Gold Case 38 mm in Diameter (39 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 45 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 19 mm Thickness = 9 mm Beige Dial w/ Nice...
18k Gold
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W 0.5 in L 2.5 in
1940s Vintage Omega Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Falling Brooch / Pin / Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully crafted, this impressive diamond and sapphire brooch features an omega small round watch and is crafted in 18k white gold. Item Specifications: Brand: OMEGA Movement: Me...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Gold and Diamond Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Woman watch in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. Rectangular in shape, it is bordered top and bottom of a line of brilliant-cut diamonds topped on a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Omega Vintage Manual Wind Watch – 1940s Cal. 30T2 36mm
By Omega
Located in London, GB
🕰️ Vintage Omega Manual Wind Watch – 1940s Cal. 30T2 36mm Would you believe this Omega is over 80 years old?
Gold Plate
Mens Omega cal 30SCT2 14k Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch 1940s Vintage NA118B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Omega cal 30SCT2 manual wind dress watch, c.1940s, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Omega cal 30SCT2 14k Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch 1940s Vintage NA118
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Omega cal 30SCT2 manual wind dress watch, c.1940s, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VINTAGE OMEGA TIFFANY & CO. CHRONOMETRE 14K REF. # 2364 1940's
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Here is a fantastic piece of Omega history from 1940's, One of the first Chronometers with ref. 2364 in super all original condition with solid 14K band & buckle. It is increasingly ...
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Omega Ladies' Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold – Manual Wind
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1940s Omega ladies' cocktail watch featuring a 14K yellow gold rectangular case with elegant fancy lugs.
14k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Oversize Mechanical Wristwatch, 1940s
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 37 M.M. 18K Rose Gold 3 piece Case, the case is unsigned and is correct and typical of Omega Watches of this period that were specifically made and cas...
18k Gold
Mens Omega cal 28 18k Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch 1940s Swiss Vintage RA407
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega manual wind dress watch, c.1940s in excellent working condition.
18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Large Manual Wind Wristwatch, Circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with eccentric curved Lugs measuring 38 MM from Lug end to end and 30 MM wide. 17 jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, ...
18k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: 42mm x 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / C...
Stainless Steel
Men's Omega Seamaster Ref.2398-5 Automatic Bumper, circa 1940s Swiss LV737
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Vintage classic, men's Omega Seamaster cal.332 automatic bumper watch, c.1947. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous original Omega dial, slight tanning and minor pati...
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W 0.47 in D 0.98 in L 5.9 in
Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Vintage Manual Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage 1940's cocktail watch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Platinum
Mens Omega 14191 14k Gold Jumbo 36mm Manual Wind 1940s Vintage Swiss Luxury JM12
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Omega Steel Art Deco 1940's Watch with Original Period Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 20mm MOVEMEN...
Stainless Steel
Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940's with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / C...
18k Gold
OMEGA Automatic Watch 14k GF Omega Automatic Hammer Bumper 1940s Mens Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Automatic 1940s. Ref. F6231 14k Yellow Gold Filled Case. (Marked under case cover) 17J Bumper Hammer Automatic Movement. Condition: Works and keeps time. Excellent ...
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Omega Rose Gold 1940s Men's Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Omega 194o's 14 Rose Gold manual wind 17 jewel wristwatch. Rectangular retro design case Length: 34.19mm Width: 25.71mm Band width at case: 20mm Case thickness: 6.51mm Band: b...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Oversized Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1940s
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Gents Omega Wrist Watch, 38 MM 3 Piece 18K yellow Gold signed Omega case.
18k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Square Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega 14k rose gold wristwatch with rose gold braelet. Original red Omega dial, circa 1940. 14k rose gold Bracelet Length: 7 inches Bracelet width at case: 15mm Top to bottom:...
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: 42mm x 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / C...
Stainless Steel
Rare 1940s WW2 Omega Suveran Model
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
These watches were manufactured specifically to generate funds for the Swedish government during the war. Original matte black colored dial looks fantastic. slight aging giving it ...
Omega Vintage Large Steel mechanical Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 38.5 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case, 17 Jewel Caliber 260 Mechanical, Manual Wind Movement, Omega logo Crown, very old and Mint condition refini...
Steel
Vintage Omega Gold Filled Pocket Watch in Original Box
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Pocket Watch, 43 M.M. Omega signed Gold Filled 3 Piece case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement, matt finish dial with raised Gold markers and a sub seconds ...
Gold-filled
Omega Vintage Rose Gold Large Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 37 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Rose Gold contract case for the South American market.
Rose Gold
Omega Chronometre 18k Gold 33mm Ref 2499 Mens 1940s Bumper Automatic RA653
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega ...
18k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Large Vintage Mechanical Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3 Piece 18K Rose Gold Case with curved Lugs for the South American market. 17 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind movement.
18k Gold
Omega 1940s Gent's Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully crafted watch from the world renowned watchmakers, Omega. A classic vintage design offers an off-white dial playing host to gold hour batons, Omega signatu...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is one of the best 1940s Omega chronographs that I have seen in a long time. It has an unpolished case with an original gray and white dial in impeccable condition. It has the m...
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2077-1 circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very nice example of an Omega chronograph wristwatch from the 1940s with an original dial. It has an oversized stainless steel case and is powered by Omega's famous 33.3 ca...
Stainless Steel
OMEGA Open Face Enamel Dial Pocket Watch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 16-size open face pocket watch, circa 1940s.
Omega Stainless Steel Square Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel square dress wristwatch, Ref.
Stainless Steel
OMEGA Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, 22 x 34mm case, circa 1940s, with great scultpted case design. Beautifully restored silvered satin dial with gold applied indexes and go...
14k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel military-style wristwatch, Ref. 2179/3, circa 1940s.
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel wristwatch with extended wishbone lugs, circa 1940s, with original patinaed dial with luminous Arabic indexes and luminous spade hands.
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Verona, IT
Omega Stainless Steel Triple-Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch, Ref. 2471/1, circa 1940s. Stainless steel case, original silvered dial with baton indexes and Arabic numerals, day-date...
Stainless Steel
Omega 18K PG large 3 registers manual wind chronograph c 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18K PG large 3 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1940's. Large case with curved and fluted lugs, very pleasing refinished matte silver satin dial with gold applied tapere...
18k Gold
OMEGA Oversized Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Extended Lugs circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel oversized dress model wristwatch, 36 x 42mm case with extended lugs, circa 1940s, with very pleasing antique white dial with black printed figures and pencil st...
Omega Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel medium-size military-style wristwatch, circa 1942. 31 X 36mm case with wide bezel and oversized crown. With very pleasing original patina'd dial with black nume...
Stainless Steel
OMEGA stainless steel U.S. Army Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel U.S. Army manual-wind wristwatch, Ref. 2179/3, circa 1940s. 34mm x 41mm stainless steel case with screwdown waterproof caseback. Copper color-change satin dial ...
Omega stainless steel US Army manual wind wristwatch Ref 2179/3, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Army engraved case back ref# 2179/3 Omega manual wind military model circa 1940s. Featuring a robust 34 x 42mm case with screw down caseback with shallow engraved U.S.
Stainless Steel
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H 6.11 in W 0.63 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.99 in
18 Karat 1950s Omega Double Marquis Diamond Set Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New york, NY
A Rare Specially designed 1950s Omega 18kt White Gold Double Marquis & Emerald Cut Diamond Set Wild Flower Corsage Style Concealed Bracelet Watch Basic Specifications & Special Fea...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model fea...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1965 Omega Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega automatic wristwatch from 1965, showcasing timeless mid-20th-century Swiss craftsmanship. This elegant timepiece combines reliable automatic movement with cle...
Stainless Steel
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless treasure, rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
18k Gold
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 37 M.M 18k Rose Gold 3 Piece case with Fancy Flared lugs, Rose Gold crown, Caliber 89, 17 jewel nickle lever, mec...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2545, 32 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with Water Proof Back, 18 Jewel, Caliber 12-400 Mechanical, Manual wind nickle Lever moveme...
18k Gold
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Wrist Watch, 35 MM Stainless Steel 3 piece Water Proof case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Excellent, mint condition, Silver Satin dial with raised and...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 7008 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Gold, Steel
Oversize Omega Wrist Watch ca' 1947
By Omega
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An Omega wrist watch ca' 1947. Oversize steel case measuring approx. 37.5 mm. Reference 2609. Robust construction, movement #265. Original dial with patina.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...
14k Gold
Champagne silk satin beaded asymmetrical evening dress GABY COUTURE 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Champagne silk satin beaded ( sequins, beads and pearls ) asymmetrical evening dress . Silk organza lining. Boned on the side and gros-grain on the side inside. Zip in the middle ba...
$6,994
D 0.44 in Dm 1.34 in
18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, 18kt solid gold case, Calibre 561 , Reference 168005 Movement: mechanical movement, automatic self winding, Calibre 561 Functi...
Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Issey Miyake 1990's Pleated Sculptural Dress and Overtop
By Issey Miyake
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering a bright green pleated sculptural Issey Miyake (labeled) Polyester dress and overtop. Overall length 52", length of top 29". Size M
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...
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.
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