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
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
$1,800
H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2846 1958 – Honeycomb Dial – Cal. 503 – Automatic –
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2846 (Calendar) – Honeycomb Dial – Cal. 503 – Automatic – 1958 A recently
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
Vintage 1950s Omega Seamaster Cosmic Triple Calendar Moonphase in18k Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in Zurich, CH
Introduced in 1947, the Omega Cosmic was the brand's most prestigious offering of the post-war era
Yellow Gold
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
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$4,545
H 0.4 in W 9.45 in D 1.34 in
Vintage Omega Watch, Seamaster Calendar Cal 503, in 14K Gold and Steel
By Omega
Located in Beograd, RS
first watches with a calendar, Seamaster by Omega is a classy, elegant and highly collectible watch. The
Gold, 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
Watch Oméga Seamaster CK 2990
By Omega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Manufacturer: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference : CK2990-1 Year: 1958 Serial number: 16828690
Steel
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2846 Cal. 501 – Automatic – 1958
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A recently serviced Omega Seamaster Ref. 2846, this mid‑century classic has a delightful silver
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
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
Sold
H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Omega Seamaster – Ref. 2577‑6 – Honeycomb Black Dial – Cal. 351 Bumper – Auto
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster 600 – Rare Black Dial – Reference 136.00011 – 1966 – Fresh Service This 1966 Omega
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 1.26 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Omega Seamaster Automatic 2849‑4SC – Gold‑Plated – c.1956 – Serviced April 2026
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Omega Seamaster reference 2849‑4SC, dating to around 1956 and presented in
Gold Plate
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 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
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
$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
Ladies Two Tone Rolex Datejust 26mm Jubilee Bracelet Wrist Watch Ref. 79173
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel & 18k Gold Weight: 55.5 Grams Width: 26mm (not including th...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2452J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage manual wind Patek Philippe watch from the Calatrava collection, featuring a 35 mm case diameter with a silver white dial and gold hour markers, a seconds subdial on the 6 o...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,176
D 0.44 in Dm 1.34 in
18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, 18kt solid gold case, Calibre 561 , Reference 168005 Movement: mechanical movement, automatic self winding, Calibre 561 Functi...
Gold
Rolex 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
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 keeps time. Works like it should. Winds up while wearing it. Details: 34.5mm Ca...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6565 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Hamilton 14k yellow gold wristwatch. Rectangle dial with 9 row mesh 14k yellow gold band with a fold over safety buckle. Full one year service warranty. Band length is 6 3/8 i...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 1960s Yellow Gold Ref. 2595 Calatrava Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 2595 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Patek logo Crown. Mechanical, Manual wind 18 Jewel, Caliber 23-300 Movement. Sil...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 9k Yellow Gold Watch Manual Wind Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
A delicate and timeless piece of history, this Omega watch is polished, fully serviced, and ready to wear! Its elegant design and fine craftsmanship make it a perfect addition to any...
Yellow Gold
Zenith tonneau gold manual winding watch new old stock
By Zenith
Located in Perugia, IT
ZENITH - 18kt Yellow Gold - Hand-Wound Case reference 90/30.2860.305 Reference Italy BXY821056 Production 1997 approx New from old stock Case measurements: 40 mm (from the 'end of th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.