Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44mm Watch
By Omega
Located in Providence, RI
Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer features the tachymeter scale on the black ceramic bezel
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher Chronograph Automatic Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Striking Omega Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher men’s wristwatch crafted in stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing 329.33.44.51.01.001 44mm Black Dial Box Papers
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 329.33.44.51.01.001 Serial: 8327**** Year: 2021 Model: OMEGA Speedmaster
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Dial Watch, Early 2000s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Here's an Omega Speedmaster automatic chronograph reference number 3518.5 with a black racing dial
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Gold Grey Dial Mens Watch 329.23.44.51.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
New With Defects Omega Speedmaster 329.23.44.51.06.001. The Bezel Has Missing "0" at the 150 Mark
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Gold Grey Dial Men's Watch 329.23.44.51.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This display model Omega Speedmaster 329.23.44.51.06.001 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Racing Michael Schumacher 3510.12 Yellow Dial
By Omega
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1877 Brand Omega Model Speedmaster Reduced Reference 3510.12 (Racing Michael Schumacher) Dial
Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Limited Edition Watch, 2000s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Here's an Omega speedmaster automatic chronograph Schumacher racing limited edition from the early
Omega Speedmaster Green Carbon Fiber Dial Watch, 2001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Here's an Omega Speedmaster Schumacher automatic chronograph Schumacher Racing Limited Edition from
Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Yellow Dial Watch, 1990–2000s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Here's an Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Racing automatic chronograph with the yellow lacquered dial
Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Watch w/ Carbon Fiber Dial , 2000s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Here's an Omega speedmaster Schumacher automatic chronograph Schumacher racing limited edition from
Omega Speedmaster Racing 326.30.40.50.03.001
By Omega
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
This certified authentic pre-owned Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph Sports Watch, with
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing 326.32.40.50.06.001 Men's Watch with Papers
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Speedmaster Racing 326.32.40.50.06.001 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless
Men's Omega Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher Steel Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand Omega Model Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher 3519.50 Gender Men's Condition Pre-owned
Unavailable
W 1.56 in Dm 1.56 in L 1.78 in
Omega Speedmaster Automatic Racing Michael Schumacher Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher ref 3510.12 case serial number 57.8
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.56 in L 1.78 in
Omega stainless steel Speedmaster Racing Automatic wristwatch Ref 359.259, c2006
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel Speedmaster Racing ref. 355.25900, case serial number 78.1 million circa
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Limited Edition Watch 3529.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER RACING LIMITED EDITION WATCH 3529.50.00 *INCLUDES BOX AND PAPERS. Condition
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Men's Steel Chronograph Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Speedmaster Racing Men's Steel Chronograph Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002 - Automatic winding
Omega Speedmaster Racing Stainless Steel Men's Chronograph Watch 32630405001002
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Speedmaster Racing Stainless Steel Men's Chronograph Watch 32630405001002 - Automatic winding
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronometer Chronograph on Rubber Strap
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronometer Chronograph 40mm on Rubber Strap - Automatic winding
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronometer Chronograph on Rubber Strap
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronometer Chronograph 40mm on Rubber Strap - Automatic winding
Omega Speedmaster Racing Gray Dial Automatic Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Speedmaster Racing 40mm Gray Dial Automatic Men's Watch 326.30.40.50.06.001. . This
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Speedmaster Racing 40mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch
Omega Speedmaster Racing Gray Dial Automatic Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Omega Speedmaster Racing 40mm Gray Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Chronograph Black Dial Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Chronograph Black Dial Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002. This
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Red Dial Automatic Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.11.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Red Dial Automatic Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.11.001. This
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial, Ref 326.30.40.50.01.001, Complete Set
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare and discontinued Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial, reference 326.30.40.50.01.001 features
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Co-Axial, Complete Set, Outstanding Condition
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Co-Axial reference 32930445101002 features a 44mm stainless steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 329.32.44.51.01.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Omega Speedmaster Racing Vintage: No Escapement Type: Anchor Movement
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Steel Grey Dial Mens Watch 326.32.40.50.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Mint Condition Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Steel Grey Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Aka 'Michael Schumacher', Chrono / Date Function
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our limited edition Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronograph, also known as a "Speedmaster Racing" and
Omega Speedmaster Racing Gray Dial Automatic Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
: Omega Speedmaster Racing Style: Luxury Band Color: Steel Dial Color: Gray Case Color: Steel
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Steel Grey Dial Mens Watch 326.32.40.50.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
: 326.32.40.50.06.001 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Model: Omega Speedmaster Racing Style: Diver Band
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel White Dial Men's Watch 326.30.40.50.04.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Warranty. Details: MSRP 4800 Brand OMEGA Department Men Model Number 326.30.40.50.04.001 Model Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel 40mm White Dial Men Watch 326.30.40.50.04.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Omega Speedmaster Vintage: No Escapement Type: Anchor
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph Gents Stainless Steel Black Dial
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40 mm Stainless Steel Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph Gents Wristwatch, black dial with
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Racing 40mm
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Omega Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date Case: 40mm
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Schumacher 2000 Speedmaster Racing Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega stainless steel Schumacher 2000 Speedmaster Racing limited edition wristwatch, Ref
Omega Speedmaster Date Michael Schumacher Racing Watch 3519.50.00
By Omega
Located in Southampton, PA
The Omega Speedmaster Date Michael Schumacher Racing, reference number 3519.50.00, is presented in
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster chronograph Racing Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Omega MPN: 4714/5555 Model: Speedmaster Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Omega Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph Case: 40mm
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Racing 44mm White Dial
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Omega Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds, date, 12 hour register
Stainless Steel
OMEGA Stainless Steel Schumacher 2000 Speedmaster Racing Limited Edition Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Schumacher 2000 Speedmaster Racing Limited Edition Watch Ref. 3517.30.00. Automatic 47-jewel
OMEGA Stainless Steel Schumacher 2000 Speedmaster Racing Limited Edition Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Schumacher 2000 Speedmaster Racing Limited Edition Wristwatch, Ref. 3517.30.00, with
Vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional MARK II Racing Dial Ref 145.014 Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Preowned Men's Omega Speedmaster Professional 44mm Mark II Ref ST 145.014 Watch with rare racing
2015 Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Racing Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Hicksville, NY
The Iconic Omega Speedmaster has been part of all six lunar missions! This Omega Speedmaster Racing
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Michael Schumacher Racing Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Omega Speedmaster limited edition " Michael Schumacher" Racing Chronograph
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Racing Ref 326.30.40.50.02.001
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Omega Speedmaster Racing Model Number: 32630405002001 Model: Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronometer
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing 326.30.40.50.01.001
By Omega
Located in Willow Grove, PA
Stainless steel Omega Speedmaster Racing 326.30.40.50.01.001 watch, water resistant to 100m, with
Omega Speedmaster Racing 3552.59.00 Chronometer Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Speedmaster Racing 3552.59.00 Chronometer Mens Watch. 42mm stainless steel case. Stainless
Omega Speedmaster Racing 326.30.40.50.01.001 Co-Axial Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial 326.30.40.50.01.001 Men's Watch. 40mm stainless steel case
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.001 Unworn
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.001 Unworn. COSC-certified Omega
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.001 Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.001 Card. COSC-certified Omega automatic
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronograph Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronograph Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002 Box Card. COSC-certified Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Unworn
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Unworn. COSC-certified Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronograph Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002 Unworn
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronograph Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002 Unworn. COSC-certified Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Unworn
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Unworn. COSC-certified Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Red Dial Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.11.001
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Red Dial Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.11.001. Automatic Self-winding
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Watch 326.32.40.50.06.001 Unworn
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Watch 326.32.40.50.06.001 Unworn. COSC-certified Omega automatic
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.06.001
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.06.001. COSC-certified Omega automatic
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Mens Watch 329.30.44.51.04.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Mens Watch 329.30.44.51.04.001 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Triple Date Schumacher 3529.50.00 Original Papers
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Speedmaster Racing Triple Date 3529.50.00 Schumacher Mens Watch Original Papers. 39mm
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Box Card. COSC-certified Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Box Card. COSC-certified Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronograph Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronograph Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.002 Box Card. COSC-certified Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Chrono Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.02.001 Box Card. COSC-certified Omega
Omega Speedmaster Racing Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.03.001
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.03.001. Automatic Self-winding
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Racing Steel Mens Watch 326.30.40.50.01.001 Box Card. COSC-certified Omega
Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
The Rolex Daytona chronograph in 18K yellow gold, manufactured in 1992, is an exceptional timepiece that combines timeless elegance with technical excellence. This iconic model, refe...
18k Gold
$56,920
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 116519LN Design and Style Style: Luxury Watch Shape: ...
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster Super Patina Dial , Ghost Bezel
By Omega
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a iconic piece from omega know as omega seamaster James Bond since in 1995 Star Pierce Brosnan wore a Seamaster Professional watch in the first of his four films as Agent 007.
Steel
Rolex Steel Daytona Oyster Cosmograph Silver Dial Big Red Manual Watch, 1985
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6263 Year: 1985 Serial number: 88xxxxx Reference: OT1587 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped C.R.S. Dial: ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Steel Gray Wave Dial Mens Watch 210.30.42.20.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
New 2023. Full set. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutiq...
Steel
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
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Bright Black Dial 2025 Unworn 126505
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Cosmograph Daytona in rose gold from Rolex, featuring a bright black and sundust dial with chronograph counters. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and push...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon, Ref 2471, day date moonphase, Collectors
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Reference 2471-3 , Extremely rare & collectors from the 1950 s. Movement: Manual winding caliber 381 Case: Stainless steel, diameter 35 Dial: Silver ...
Stainless Steel
18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Chronograph, Collectors in amazing condition ! Reference OT 2955 3 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gol...
18k Gold, Gold
18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink/ Rose Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref OT2473 with Omega Extract from the Archives. Extremely rare and unseen collectors condition ! ...
18k Gold, Gold
Breitling B-1 A78362 Blue Dial Stainless Steel 42mm
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A78362 Year: 2004 Model: Breitling B-1 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Dial Face: Sap...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Breitling Colt Chronometer Date Quartz Watch
By Breitling
Located in San Fernando, CA
Breitling Colt Chronometer Date Quartz Watch Breitling Colt Case Shape: Round Dial: black with white luminescent numeral markers Hour, Minute and second Hands and date window at 3 o'...
Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Wrist Watch Cal 321
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Case Wrist Watch Cal 321 in Amazing Condition ! Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : Solid 18 ...
18k Gold
$1,995
H 1.62 in W 1.34 in
1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled & Stainless St
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2 Dial: Si...
Steel, Stainless 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.
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