Omega watch. Omega DeVille Ladies Stainless Steel Windup
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. DeVille Stainless Steel Case and
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Omega Tank watch. Omega DeVille Tank Mens Stainless Steel GP Windup
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA TANK DeVille Windup mechanical movement. ref 511 DeVille Stainless
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Omega DeVille 14K Yellow Gold Watch, Round Dial & Genuine Lizard Band
By Omega
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned Omega De Ville Watch with 14K yellow gold dial and casing. The width of the watch is 32
14k Gold
Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA752
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens automatic, c.1963, in excellent working
Gold Plate
Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens 1960s 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA723
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens automatic, c.1963, in excellent working
Gold Plate
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Omega Seamaster DeVille 166.020 35mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic w Date RA722
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega MODEL : Seamaster DeVille
Stainless Steel
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.36 in
Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 34mm Gold Capped Automatic w Date RA717
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens date automatic, c.1968, in excellent
Gold Plate
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's, "Tone on Tone Dial" Description / Condition: All
Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.26 in
Omega Seamaster DeVille 14k Solid Gold 32mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA578
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, 14k solid gold Men's Omega Seamaster DeVille automatic, c.1968, in excellent
Gold, 14k Gold
$11,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Omega Seamaster 2508 DeVille 18k Rose Gold 36mm Mens 1940s Manual Wind RA711
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega MODEL : Seamaster DeVille
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
Omega DeVille Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Omega DeVille Yellow Gold And Diamond Watch. 24mm 18k Yellow gold case with Diamonds. Gold
Vintage Omega Deville Stainless Steel Watch, 1971
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Omega De Ville Reference 1150001 Stainless Steel watch with Original Gray Dial with
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Tubogas DeVille Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in FR
Omega lady's 18k yellow gold Tubogas DeVille bracelet watch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Men's Automatic DeVille Watch w/ Date 166.033
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Stainless Steel Men's Automatic DeVille Watch w/ Date and Leather Band Movement #565
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Deville Yellow Gold and Diamond Date Display Bracelet Lady's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Deville Lady's watch Model Number: 3961016 100% Authentic Pre-owned Comes with a generic
18k Gold
Omega Automatic Deville Lady Stainless Steel, circa 1966
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Lady’s automatic Deville stainless steel ref 165.016 circa 1966. Featuring a 28mm case with
Stainless Steel
Ladies Omega Deville Wristwatch in Yellow Gold with Opal and Sapphires
By Omega
Located in Warrington, PA
Ladies vintage Omega Deville dress watch. The watch features a mesh style with Florentine finish
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega DeVille Watch Caliber 625, circa 1975
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
14k yellow gold case, sapphire crystal Band: generic black leather strap with gold tone Omega buckle
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega DeVille Prestige Men's 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Automatic Watch Gold Dial
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega DeVille Prestige Chronometer Men's Watch This luxury Omega DeVille watch is set with a
Yellow Gold, Steel
Omega DeVille 1970s Gold Watch Bracelet
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1970s 18k gold watch bracelet by Omega, with brown dial signed Omega. Bracelet is
Gold
Omega DeVille Men's 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega DeVille Men's 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch - Quartz. 14k yellow gold case with factory diamond
Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Jumbo Vintage Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Omega Seamaster Deville Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. X 9 M.M thick 14k Yellow Gold filled 3
Gold-filled
Omega DeVille Symbol 1960316
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega De Ville Symbol “Yin Yang” is an unusual timepiece, with very few around. This Omega De
Vintage Omega Deville 18K Gold Classic Watch with Box & Papers
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Omega Classic Deville Watch, featuring a sleek 18K yellow gold design and reliable quartz
18k Gold
14 Karat Automatic Omega Seamaster DeVille
By Omega
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An Omega Seamaster DeVille automatic wristwatch in 14 karat yellow gold. Manufactured in
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Watch KL6292
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned vintage watch in working good condition. The crown is from a different Omega model
Yellow Gold
Omega Deville Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Women watch Omega Deville. Square case in 18 carat white gold, set with 32 round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Mens Omega DeVille Ultra Thin 18k Gold Capped Quartz Dress Watch 1980s NA124
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 18k gold-capped Omega DeVille ultra thin dress watch watch, c.1984, in
Gold Plate
Omega Yellow Gold Diamond DeVille Custom Color Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega DeVille 5 row Panther watch with diamond bezel rim and Omega dial custom colored in Turquoise
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Deville 18ky Gold Women's Wristwatch with White Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Boulder, CO
Omega De Ville from the early 90's. 18K yellow gold, quartz, fine white brilliant cut diamonds
White Diamond, Gold
Omega for Tiffany yellow gold Seamaster DeVille Automatic Winding wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Winding Watch made for Tiffany - Manual winding. Yellow gold filled case (34mm diameter
Vintage Omega Deville 1061, 9k Yellow Gold, circa 1968, Unusual & Desirable
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Omega DeVille 1061 features a rare ellipse style 33mm case in 9k yellow gold with
Vintage Omega DeVille Chronograph, Cal 321 Movement, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Omega DeVille Chronograph with manual wound calibre 321 movement features a
Yellow Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1970s RA437
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch Description BRAND : Omega MODEL : Seamaster DeVille COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR
14k Gold
Omega DeVille Quartz Vintage Ladies Watch, circa 1980
Located in København, Copenhagen
Omega DeVille quartz vintage ladies watch, circa 1980. Purchased in 1982. In good condition
18kt Yellow Gold Omega DeVille Ladies Watch Case 1970s Fully Serviced Warranty
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Ladies 18kt yellow gold Omega DeVille watch in very good condition, the case is 18kt yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Deville Deville Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega DeVille DeVille Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 127941 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Omega
White Gold
Omega 18K And Steel Ladies' DeVille Watch
By Omega
Located in Honolulu, HI
Omega 18K And Steel Ladies' DeVille Watch. This classic wristwatch is charismatic and captivating
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Omega DeVille Cal.1430 Jubilee Classic Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Reference Number: 53124687 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Deville Automatic Mens Watch 9ct Gold
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Introducing this vintage Omega Deville Automatic Mens Watch in 9ct Gold. A symbol of classic
Gold, 9k Gold
Lady's Omega Deville 18K Yellow Solid Gold Mechanical Watch
By Omega
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lady's Omega Deville 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch Wrist Length 6.75 inch Case 21mm Round
Gold
Omega Sterling Silver DeVille Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Omega DeVille Sterling Silver Wrist Watch, 2 piece case measuring 1 1/2 inch in length X
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960's Omega Seamaster Deville Watch Automatic Mens Serviced Warranty
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Vintage 1960's Omega Seamaster Deville Watch that's automatic and has been cleaned and
Gold-filled
Omega Seamaster Deville With Date ca' 1960's
By Omega
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Here is a classic Omega Seamaster Deville with a date. Stainless steel with original bracelet, this
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Deville Automatic circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Seamaster DeVille STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt
Gold-filled
Vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille Stainless Steel Watch, 1966
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1966 Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Ref. 165.008 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial
Vintage Omega Deville Hexagonal Watch in Stainless Steel, 1969
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1969 Vintage Omega De Ville Hexagon Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied
Omega DeVille Prestige Small Seconds Steel Men's Watch 4820.31.01 Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega DeVille Prestige Small Seconds Steel Mens Watch 4820.31.01 Card. Manual winding movement
Stainless Steel
Omega DeVille Mini Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ladies Watch 1450
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega DeVille Mini Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ladies Watch 1450. Quartz movement. Yellow gold
Omega DeVille Prestige Limited Series 1996 Rose Gold Watch 4601.54.11 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega DeVille Prestige Limited Series 1996 Rose Gold Watch 4601.54.11 Box Card. Automatic self
Rose Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamater DeVille Wristwatch circa 1967
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold Seamaster DeVille Wristwatch, Ref. 135.010 circa 1967. 34mm case with deeply
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies Stainless Steel Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega SS lady Seamaster Deville circa 1960’s. Featuring 22mm diameter case, acrylic crystal
Stainless Steel
Omega Automatic Deville Lady Stainless Steel, circa 1966
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Lady’s automatic Deville stainless steel ref 565.005 circa 1966. Featuring a 22 x 28mm case
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Automatic DeVille Wristwatch circa 1966
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Stainless Steel Automatic De Ville Wristwatch, Ref. 166.010, serial number 24862896, circa
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Deville Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1965
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel Seamaster Deville chronograph wristwatch, circa 1965. Ref 105.005-65, with
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Deville Stainless Steel Ref 111.077, circa 1970
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic mid century design vintage man’s Omega stainless steel Deville ref # 111.077 circa 1970
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Rectangular Deville Automatic Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel rectangular Deville Automatic wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1970s. Massive
Stainless Steel
Omega SS Seamaster Deville 3 registers chrongraph circa 1968
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega SS Seamaster Deville 3 registers chrongraph circa 1968 ref 145.018 calibre 861 17 jewel
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in L 1.58 in
Omega Stainless Steel and Gilt Deville Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega gold shell top with steel back Deville chronograph wristwatch, circa 1960s. 36 X 40mm case
Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold De Ville Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Lake Park, FL
This gorgeous and rare Omega DeVille lady's watch is solid 18kt. Swiss Made, 7" total with watch
18k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Stainless Steel Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Watch, 1960's Silver Colored Dial with Applied
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Watch 1970's Champagne Colored Dial with Applied
14k Gold
Omega DeVille Ladies Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
A beautiful "De Ville" model watch by Omega, it has an elegant case, luxurious champagne dial
Gold Plate
Vintage Omega Deville Roman Dial Date 18 Karat Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Omega Model: Deville Metal: 18k yellow gold Strap: leather Clasp: Buckle Diameter: 24mm
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Deville Ref 111.077, circa 1969
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic mid century design vintage man’s Omega stainless steel Deville ref # 111.077 circa 1969
Stainless Steel
Omega DeVille 1969 Gold Tone Stem Wind
By Omega
Located in Bradford, Ontario
designer shirt. This is why I have developed a very soft spot for watches like this vintage Omega. First
18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch circa 1967
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K YG Seamaster Deville circa ref # 973.440, movement serial #25 million circa 1967. 34 x
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.26 in
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
Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with coral color dial that has Roman numerals and gold tone hour/minute hands. A ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panth...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Mechanical Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Omega Genève watch is a stunning timepiece characterized by its round design and manual movement. The dial is 24mm in diameter and features a sleek silver color with elegant stic...
18k Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Rare Black Mystery Dial with Windup Manual Movement. ref 7007873 Condition: Has some d...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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
FRED Paris Circa 1990 Montre Force 10 Vintage Golden Metal Wrist Watch Lady
By Fred Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Fred Force 10 watch in gold-plated metal, quartz movement, white dial with Roman numerals, original rice-grain mesh bracelet with invisible clasp. Diameter 2.5 cm (excluding ...
Gilt Metal
Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s SKU 1398 This Cartier Tank Must De LM from the 1980s presents a rare and striking lemon yellow dial, a colour that beautifully comp...
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Rare Gray and White Dial with Quartz m...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Omega Classic vintage Rose Gold case
By Omega
Located in MADRID, ES
Omega Classic vintage with rose gold case and leather bracelet, a collector piece from the 1960s.
Rose Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Manual Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Comes with a new GUCCI leather band and Original Cartier clasp. Rare Champagne Myster...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Rolex Watch. Diamond Bezel 1975 Ladies Manual ROLEX 2611 Precision
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1975. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2611. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case and Brac...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Champagne Dial with Quartz movement . ...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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.