OMEGA Seamaster 18k Gold Omega Automatic SEAMASTER 35mm
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Seamaster 18k Yellow Gold Case. (Marked on the Back) Ref. 9133 Manual Windup
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch, circa 1950's. Stainless steel watch features a
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster 14389-9 Cal 268 serviced Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 14389-9 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Reference 14363 Vintage Scarab Lugs Gold Top
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Since its introduction in 1948, the Seamaster has been a pillar of the Omega brand. In the
Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Winding 1950s with Original Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seamaster Automatic / Reference 2577
Omega Seamaster Calendar Gold Capped Vintage Ref. 2849-5SC Automatic Men Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 2849-5SC Country Of Manufacture
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Omega Seamaster GX 6267 Gold Capped 35mm Mens 1950s Bumper Automatic RA720
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster GX 6267 bumper automatic, c.1952, unrestored, in
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Omega Seamaster Gold Capped 2802-11 SC Shark Tooth Automatic cal. 471 vintage M
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 2802-11 SC Country Of Manufacture
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster 50s Automatic White Dial Steel 34mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega seamaster automatic with a white/ cream dial from the late 50s, early 60s
Steel
Unavailable
Vintage Omega Seamaster Reference
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 2802-4 SC Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Patina Dial
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Crosshair Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
balance spring. Serial: 1576xx Case diameter: 34mm Thickness: 12mm Circa: 1950's The Omega
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Watch, 1959
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1959 Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 2964 3 SC / 2970 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial
Vintage Omega Ranchero Seamaster Stainless Steel Watch, 1959
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1959 Vintage Omega Ref. 2990-1 Ranchero Reference Number with Original Seamaster Silver Dial with
Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic Stainless Steel Watch, 1969
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970 Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic Ref. 166.035 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1959
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1959 Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 14700 2 SC Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver
Omega Rose Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2975 SC
By Omega
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Seamaster Ref. 2975 SC Early nice gents watch CASE pink-gold, acrylic glass, 18ct. d=35mm
Vintage Omega Seamaster Reference 14363-4-SC Watch, 1958
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 14363 4 SC 14k Rose Gold Shell with Stainless Steel Case Back
Unavailable
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Ref# 2848 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Seamaster ref# 2848 movement serial # 15.6 million circa 1956. Featuring a 34 x 42mm case and
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Tropical Seamaster manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Omega Seamaster ref 2759-10 SC, circa 1950’s with gorgeous golden hued tropical dial
Gold-filled
Unavailable
W 1.38 in
Omega Yellow Gold Filled stainless steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, c 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Seamster Automatic YG filled, circa 1950’s. 35mm diameter case with stainless steel snap
Gold-filled
Unavailable
Dm 1.42 in
Vintage Omega Ω Men's Seamaster Calendar Automatic 14k Gold Filled Watch w/ Date
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage Omega Ω Men's Seamaster Calendar Automatic 14k Gold Filled Watch w/ Date Movement
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Stainless Steel Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch, 1950s Tropical Dial with Applied Arabic and Dagger
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster 13895
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Watch: Omega Seamaster 13895 Box and Papers Stock Number: CHW5144 Quite remarkable to think that
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster 13895
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Watch: Omega Seamaster 13895 Box and Papers Stock Number: CHW5144 Quite remarkable to think that
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.38 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2577-8 – Champagne Dial – Bumper Automatic – Vintage
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2577-8 – Champagne Dial – Bumper Automatic – Vintage A classic from Omega
Omega Seamaster Calendar Gold Top Reference CK2757
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
The Omega Seamaster Calendar CK 2757 from 1954 is a vintage timepiece known for its stainless steel
Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref 2759, with 'Boiler Room Dial'
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our stunning vintage Omega Seamaster reference 2759 with cal410 movement (manual winding) features
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Honeycomb Dial Solid Gold Bezel Gold Top Lugs
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This is a nice condition 1954 Omega Seamaster with honeycomb dial. The bezel is solid 14K yellow
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.66 in W 1.34 in
1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1956 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 2494-2 Gold Plated Circa 1950s Calibre 354
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 2494-2 Gold Plated Circa 1950s Calibre 354 Vintage Dress Watch
Gold Plate
Sold
H 1.68 in W 1.36 in
1954 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Cal. 354 Mid Century Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1954 OMEGA SEAMASTER Vintage Mens Cal. 354 Mid Century Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster 34mm Gold Steel Silver Dial Men Automatic Watch 2577-10
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Omega Seamaster Vintage Stainless Steel 18k Gold Gilled (80 Microns) 34 mm Silver Dial
Mens Omega Seamaster Ref 2975 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Swiss Vintage RA406
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Seamaster Ref. 2975SC automatic, c.1950s in excellent
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster Vintage Wristwatch, 1950's
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Seamaster Vintage Wristwatch Made in 1950's//1960's Movement: Manual Winding Cal 267 Case
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster 2846
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A true Vintage Omega Seamaster in every sense of the word. This Vintage Seamaster is dated from
Omega Seamaster 2635
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A true Vintage Omega Seamaster in every sense of the word. The vintage Omega Seamaster 2635-2
Omega Seamaster Model 2823 Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1950's, stylish and wildly popular, this men's Omega Seamaster Model 2823 Gold Filled Wrist
Gold-filled
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive automatic Omega Seamaster gents 18 karat yellow gold wrist watch; part of our watch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster 351 Automatic Men's 18K Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
bumper wrist watch. Set up with a new Speidel black crocodile strap, this fine 34mm gold Omega Seamaster
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch Ref 2846-7SC
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 2846-7SC Caliber: 501 Case Size: 33mm Movement
Gold-filled
Rare Vintage 50'S Omega Seamaster 14767-61 Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 14767-61 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
1960s Omega Seamaster 14k Gold Men's Watch GX6546 Cal 500
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega Seamaster 14K Yellow Gold Men's watch GX6546 E71533 This Omega Seamaster is from the 1950's
14k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster Calendar 2627SC 35mm 14k Gold Bumper Automatic 1950s RA402
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic sporty luxury, Men's Omega Seamaster 2627SC Calendar bumper automatic, c.1950s in excellent
14k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Historical, timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Seamaster 1956 XVI Olympic dress watch, c
18k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster 2592 35mm Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage NA127
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold capped bumper automatic, c.1953, in excellent working
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Calendar ref 2849, caliber 503 Gold-Plated 1957 34mm Mens' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Boasting a rare Honey Comb Dial & overall pristine condition, this Omega Seamaster Calendar ref
Gold Plate
Mens Omega Seamaster 2577 34mm 14K Gold Capped Automatic 1950s All Original JM7
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold-capped bumper automatic dress watch, c.1950s, all
Gold-filled
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Wristwatch on Original Omega Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great all original Omega Seamaster on an original Omega stainless steel bracelet. The
Stainless Steel
Omega Rose Gold Seamaster XVI Commemorative Wristwatch Melbourne Olympics 1956
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is the Omega Seamaster XVI, Ref. 2850SC in 18k rose gold with a cross on the back of the case
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1950s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an very unusual Omega Seamaster from the 1950s with a very rare original Ranchero style
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Honeycomb Dial Wristwatch Ref C2576-7
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an Omega Seamaster reference C2576-7 with a thick stainless steel case and an original
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Calendar Chocolate Wristwatch Model 2627, circa 1950
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K yellow gold automatic Seamaster Calendar with heavy screw back case and large contoured
14k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster automatic wristwatch Ref 2494-12 SC, circa 1950
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Omega Seamaster ref 2494-12 circa 1950. Great looking vintage model with 36mm
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 2938-2 SC Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Vintage Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Watch, 1953
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1953 Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. C 2577-7 SC Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial with Applied
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1954
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Omega Style Number: GX6546 Series: Seamaster circa 1954 Gender: Men's Case Material
14k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Melbourne Olympics Seamaster Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18k rose gold Seamaster wristwatch produced for the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Calendar Stainless Steel Watch, 1957
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage Omega Seamaster Calendar Reference 2846-3-SC. Stainless Steel case, that measures in
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Wristwatch Ref C2576-4
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster ref C2576-4 movement serial #13.5 million circa 1952. Great looking
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1958
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Omega Seamaster chronograph ref # 2907/1 circa 1958. Featuring a 34 x 39mm case with wide
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Wristwatch Ref C2577-6SC
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster ref C2577-6SC, movement serial number 13.5 million circa 1958
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Calendar Cal.503, Steel 1956 Gents Watch
By Omega
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
1950's stainless steel vintage Omega watch waterproof. A round stainless steel vintage Omega watch. The
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Wristwatch, ref 2493-4 movement serial # 12.2 million circa 1950
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Reference 2892-2-SC Watch, 1957
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 2892-2 SC 14k Yellow Gold Shell and Stainless Steel watch with
Vintage Omega Seamaster 14 Kart Yellow Gold Watch, 1952
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Omega Seamaster 14k Yellow Gold watch that was Presentation watch from Pepsi-Cola with
Omega Gold Shell Seamaster Automatic Ref 2846, circa 1958
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning example vintage Omega Seamaster automatic ref 14710SC circa 1958. Featuring a 35mm
$1,752Sale Price|40% Off
10K Yellow Gold Omega Century Gold and Black Vintage, Circa 1956, Deco, Retro
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega century Gold Black Vintage 1962 Caliber 286 10 K Yellow gold It has a inscription in the back … Ronson long service award, Dec 1956 Original case, dials an crown Manual Wind...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...
Gold-filled
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
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500's METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Di...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leather band. 30mm round Case
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Montreal, QC
Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steel wristwatch circa 1950 medium size case 30mm. Acrylic crystal manual wind movement. Original two-tone antique salmon colour dial, wear visible. Leathe...
Steel, Stainless Steel
1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set in 18K yellow gold. 41.7 dwt / 64.85 g Jubilee band with deployment clasp. Fits up...
18k Gold
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Gold Plate
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435 27-460 - Automatic winding. Calatrava. 18k yellow gold case with smooth bezel (32mm diameter) Original PP embossed crow...
Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Original Dial Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Constellation Chronometer METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: 1950's MOV...
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
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Wid...
White Gold
Omega Genève Ref 1360102 Oversize Cal. 1030 Mens Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 1360102 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual Wind Cal. 1030 Case Material: Stainless steel Measuremen...
Gold Plate
Bulova (Swiss) 18K Gold-Plated Retro c1960's Manual 24mm Ladies' Watch
By Bulova
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This classical Vintage Bulova Anti-Magnetic ladies’ wristwatch is in great condition & in excellent working order Simple & timeless, it is an ideal watch for every day The timepie...
Gold Plate
Rolex Oysterdate Blue Dial Watch, 1960-70s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex oysterdate precision reference number 6694 manual wind with a blue sunburst dial from the late 60s, early 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measur...
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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