OMEGA Automatic Watch. Omega Constellation Chronometer Mens Watch.
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic Watch 1001 Omega Movement ref 168.047 Condition: Works and
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Two Tone Quartz Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
The Vintage Omega Constellation Two Tone Quartz Date Watch embodies the refined sophistication that
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Men’s Omega Day Date Constellation Watch Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s Omega Day Date Constellation Watch 34mm Stainless Steel. The watch will fit a wrist of up to
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1963 Omega Constellation Automatic Men's Watch Ref 166.009
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1963 Omega Constellation reference 166.009 wristwatch in stainless steel featuring a silver
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Manhattan Mens Bracelet Gray Dial Steel - Papers & Booklets
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. OMEGA CONSTELLATION MANHATTAN Mens Bracelet Gray Dial Steel Watch - Papers & Booklets Gorgeous
Steel
Rare Omega Constellation Chronometer Gold & Steel Automatic 36mm Mens Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
; Steel Omega Constellation reference 168 (1201) is a versatile vintage wristwatch from 1999 This
Gold, Steel
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Omega Constellation Ref 2782 Mens 35mm 1950s Vintage Bumper Automatic RA718
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Constellation bumper automatic pie pan dial, c.1954, unrestored, in
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Steel Date Dark Blue Dial Men Automatic Watch 3681201
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Constellation Stainless Steel 35 mm Date Gray Dial Men's Automatic Watch 3681201
Steel
Vintage Omega Constellation Quartz Date 18 Karat Gold Half Bar/SS Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Constellation Combination 1212.10 Watches Quartz Gold Dial Stainless Omega constellation
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Pie Pan Watch. Authentic Mens Omega Automatic 5852 Wristwatc
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Readout: Analog Genuine Omega Constellation Ref. 5852 Pan Pie Arrowhead Dial
Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar 1252.30 Men's Watch Full Bar #15795
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model: 1252.30.00 Serial: 56649405 This men
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Watch – Reference 1512.40 – Quartz
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega Constellation Men’s / Unisex Watch – Reference 1512.40 – Quartz This elegant Omega
Omega Constellation 1302.10.00 Automatic Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Constellation 1302.10.00 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary
Omega Constellation Double Eagle 1213.30.00 Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Constellation Double Eagle 1213.30.00 Mens Watch. 38mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless
Omega Constellation 1302.10.00 Automatic Men's Watch Box Papers
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Constellation 1302.10.00 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary
Omega Men's Quartz Two-Tone Constellation Watch w/ Date
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Men's Quartz Two-Tone Constellation Watch w/ Date Movement #255461 Case #53169630 Stainless
Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Men's Unisex Omega Constellation Manhattan Full Bar Gold Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand Omega Model Constellation Manhattan Gender Men's Unisex Condition Pre - Owned Movement
Omega Ω Men's Gold-Plated Constellation Chronometer Automatic Watch 168.004
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Ω Men's Gold-Plated Constellation Chronometer Automatic Watch 168.004 Movement #561 Movement
Gold Plate
Omega Men's Pie-Pan Constellation Gold Cap Caliber 551 Automatic Watch Patina
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Unique Pie-Pan Gold Dial w/ Orange-Rusty Patina Labeled "Ω / OMEGA / AUTOMATIC / CHRONOMETER / OFFICIALLY
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 2492-1, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Constellation Reference #: 2492-1. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Gold 34 MM
Unisex Omega Constellation 1410.10 Quartz Steel Gold Date Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand Omega Model Constellation 1410.10 Gender Men's Unisex Condition Pre - Owned Movement Quartz
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1969
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Mens Constellation Vintage wristwatch. Automatic Winding with Day and Date; Caliber 751 with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Constellation Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Omega Constellation Men's Watch - Automatic winding. 18K Yellow gold (34 mm). Champagne
Omega Constellation Men's Wrist Watch Electronic f300Hz Tuning Fork Cal 1250
By Omega
Located in Dearborn, MI
Omega Constellation Men's Wrist Watch Electronic f300Hz Tuning Fork Cal 1250 Genuine Omega
Omega Constellation Men's Wrist Watch Electronic f300Hz Tuning Fork Cal 1250
By Omega
Located in Dearborn, MI
Omega Constellation Men's Wrist Watch Electronic f300Hz Tuning Fork Cal 1250 Genuine Omega
Diamond, Sapphire
1968 Omega Constellation Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1968 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored
Stainless Steel
1968 Omega Constellation Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1968 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch - Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Mens Full Size Chronometer Bracelet Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1969 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Mens Full Size Chronometer Bracelet Watch - Stainless
Stainless Steel
c. 1970 Omega Constellation Mens Retro Automatic Chronometer Bracelet Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. c. c. 1970 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Mens Retro Automatic Chronometer Bracelet Watch
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch Silver Dial
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega Constellation Men's Watch This classic omega constellation men's watch is set in stainless
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Stainless Steel Omega Constellation Automatic Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Vintage Stainless Steel Omega Constellation Mens Watch. It features an
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 2-Toned Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Constellation 2-Toned Men's Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel with 18K yellow gold fixed bezel
Omega Constellation 2-Toned Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Constellation 2-Toned Men's Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel with 18K yellow gold fixed bezel
Omega Constellation 2-Tone Men's Quartz Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Constellation 2-Tone Men's Quartz Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel with 18K yellow gold fixed
Omega Constellation 2-Tone Men's Quartz Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Constellation 2-Tone Men's Quartz Watch - Quartz. Stainless steel with 18K yellow gold fixed
Omega Constellation Automatic 18 Karat Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1965
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation automatic 18kt gold mens wristwatch. Made in 1965 Fully hallmarked Ref
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation Steel Automatic Mens Watch 123.10.38.22.01.001 Unworn Box
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This display model Omega Constellation 123.10.38.22.01.001 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1970 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Steel Gold Diamonds Automatic Mens Watch 123.25.38.22.02.002
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This display model Omega 123.25.38.22.02.002 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Sold
H 0.56 in W 0.95 in Dm 1.5 in
Omega Constellation Steel Gold Diamonds Automatic Mens Watch 123.25.38.22.02.002
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This display model Omega 123.25.38.22.02.002 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Diamond, Gold, Steel
Omega Constellation 18K Yellow Gold Steel Mens Quartz Watch 396.1070.1
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Constellation 32mm 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Watch 3961070.1
Omega Constellation, Automatic Men’s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1960s
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation - Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch - 1960's with Portuguese calendar
18k Gold
Omega Constellation Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch 154.23.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Constellation 37mm Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch 154.23.00. This
Omega Constellation Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's
By Omega
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Ref: W4629 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Constellation Age: Circa 2007 Gender: Men's Box and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.36 in
1966 Omega Constellation "C" Chronometer Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1966 OMEGA Constellation "C" Chronometer Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1969 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Date
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1969 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Date
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Double Eagle Steel Black Dial Men's Watch 121.32.44.52.01.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This display model Omega Constellation 121.32.44.52.01.00 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is an iconic Swiss Made Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer with reference number
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation 33mm Stainless Steel Slate Dial Mens Quartz Watch 3961201
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Constellation 33mm Stainless Steel Slate Dial Men's Quartz Watch 3961201. This
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 95 Classic Grey Dial Steel Automatic Men’s Watch 1502.40.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
(20712) This pre-owned Omega Constellation 1502.40.00 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Omega Constellation 18k Gold Plated Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 168027
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Constellation Gold-Tone Steel and 18k Gold Plated Case Champagne Dial Brick
Omega Constellation Manhattan Mens 35mm Watch with Silver Dial - Brushed SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. OMEGA CONSTELLATION MANHATTAN Mens 35mm Watch with Silver Dial - Brushed Stainless Steel Beautiful
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 95 Classic Grey Dial Steel Automatic Men’s Watch 1502.40.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Omega Constellation 1502.40.00 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
Sold
H 0.42 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.38 in
Omega Constellation Gold Plated Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 168.017
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Omega Constellation 168.017 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Omega Constellation 18k Gold Bezel Mens Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA539
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Constellation Ref 168 027, c.1969, in excellent working condition
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Day-Date Steel Silver Dial Mens Quartz Watch 1980142
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
/Formal,Luxury Model: Omega Constellation Vintage: Yes Movement: Quartz Number of Jewels: 8 Jewels
Sold
H 1.6 in W 1.36 in
1972 Omega "C" Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1972 OMEGA "C" CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date - Stainless Steel
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Omega Constellation 168.005 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA509
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation piepan dial date automatic, c.1966, in
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 1431 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial Quartz Men Watch 3980876
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Omega Constellation 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial Quartz Men's Watch 3980876
Vintage Omega Constellation Steel Day-Date Black Dial Mens Watch 396.1070/1080
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Omega Constellation Steel Day-Date Black Dial Men's Watch 396.1070/1080. This
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic Men's 14k Gold Watch Cal. 551 - Automatic winding; 26 jewels
Omega Constellation Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Omega Constellation Two Tone 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Mens
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic Men's solid 18k gold Omega Constellation Ref. 166.052 date automatic, c.1969, in
18k Gold
Mens Omega Constellation SC 61 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA405
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Constellation Ref. 14393/4 SC 61 automatic, c.1960s in
18k Gold
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious vintage classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 automatic, c.1966
Gold Plate
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 gold-capped automatic, c.1966 in excellent
Gold Plate
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Automatic w Date 1960s Swiss RA404
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic, refined luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Constellation Ref. 166.052 date automatic, c
18k Gold
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
By Bulgari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Zenith Port Royal automatic ref. 01-0091-346 Watch
By Zenith
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Zenith Model: Port Royal Reference Number: 01-0091-346 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width:...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Tudor 2023 Heritage Black Bay 79360N Black Dial Stainless Steel 41mm Box Paper
By Tudor
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79360N Serial: 68D4*** Year: 2023 Model: Heritage Black Bay Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Bezel: Black Dial: Black With Silver Counters Face: Sap...
Stainless Steel
Baume et Mercier Capeland Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch MOA10084
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Display model. No original box and paper. Brand: Baume & Mercier Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: A10084 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dre...
Steel
Piaget Altiplano Clous de Paris two tone 26mm
By Piaget
Located in MADRID, ES
In the world of Fine Watchmaking, the ultra-flat proposal is synonymous with elegance and refinement. The initial proposal came from the Piaget firm in 1957. The very fine Piaget Alt...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your wrist with timeless sophistication in this Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic, a contemporary reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic Tank design. Crafted in polished stainless...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel Blue Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamond Bezel, Blue Roman Numeral Dial (factory) and Blue Leather Band. WATCH COMES WITH AN ADDITIONAL Stainless Steel Bracele...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Ebel Men's Classic Stainless Steel Wrist Watch Model E9187F41
By Ebel
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Swiss made with contemporary sport watch design, Ebel Classic Stainless Steel Men's / Unisex Watch Model Number E9187F41. The stainless steel watch case size is 37mm and wrist size i...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vintage Vendôme Quartz 30mm Vermeil WatchSwiss Made, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
A classic Cartier Vendôme reference 590003 in 30mm, Swiss made quartz movement, vermeil case (925 silver gold-plated). The watch comes with its box, no papers. Elegant and timeless p...
Vermeil
Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
By Breitling
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Band Material: Stainless steel Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Breitling Wristwatch. 1950s Vintage men's Stainless steel case. 17 Rubis Jewel Mechanical ...
Bretitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Mens Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Stamford, CT
Breitling stainless steel Chronomat men's wristwatch, a masterpiece of precision and style that commands attention. Case diameter 44mm with a total length top to bottom 51mm. Its rob...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Ronde Large Steel and 18k Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1997 Cartier Santos Ronde Reference 1910, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Water Resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Sapphire Crown, automatic, self winding movement, Whi...
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier White Gold Tank American Mid Size Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch, 41 X 23 MM 18K White Gold water resistant case. Automatic, self Winding movement. Silver White Engine Turned Dial with Black Roman Numer...
18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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.