Vintage Omega Black Dial Constellation Watch
By Omega
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Omega Black Dial Constellation Automatic Wrist Watch. Pre-owned Constellation Omega Watch
Stainless Steel
Omega 1940's Gild dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Black Gilt dial from approximately the 1940’s, a really stunning example of an early Omega
$5,000
W 1.54 in L 1.54 in
Omega Speedmaster Triple Calendar Stainless Steel Automatic Black Dial 39mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
cleanly into the dial without crowding it, preserving legibility and symmetry. The black dial keeps
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster 3511.50 Steel Automatic Black Dial 39mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
, more playful edge. Why This Configuration Matters The panda dial is the defining feature here. Black
Steel
OMEGA Vintage Seamaster 120M stainless steel black dial quartz sports watch
By Omega
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OMEGA Vintage Seamaster 120M stainless steel black dial quartz sports watch Reference: CAWG/A00312
Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50 Steel Auto Black Dial 39mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
black dial, sharp white printing, recessed subdials, and that familiar bezel that frames everything
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster Reduced Steel 3510.50 Auto Black Dial 39mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
black dial, sharp white printing, recessed subdials, and that familiar bezel that frames everything
Stainless Steel
$1,793
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
Omega Speedmaster Day Date Mark 40 3520.50 39mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Black Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Stainless Steel
$5,650
W 1.54 in L 1.54 in
Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster 3513 Automatic Black With Red Hands Dial 39mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
with a bit more attitude on the wrist. The black dial keeps things grounded, while small details do the
Stainless Steel
Omega Rose Gold and Steel Constellation with Original Black Dial from 1950's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 24 Jewels / Caliber 505 DIAL / HANDS: Original Black with
Mixed Metal
Omega Speedmaster Mark 4, 5 Switzerland, 1984
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
few time-typical usage traces. Two-piece screwed case in stainless steel, marked OMEGA. Black dial
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster 145.022.78, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Speedmaster Reference #: 145.022.78. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black
Omega Speedmaster 145.022.78, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Speedmaster Reference #: 145.022.78. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black
Unavailable
H 2.07 in W 1.62 in
Vintage Omega Speedmaster 'Professional' Mark III, Steel with Black Dial & Strap
By Omega
Located in London, GB
winding crown and chronograph pushers for stop, start and reset * Flat mineral glass * Black dial with
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Black dial Ranchero Wristwatch Ref Ck 2990
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel manual winding wristwatch with black dial.
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Professional Chronograph Manual Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Tachymetre bezel (41mm dia.). Stainless Steel Omega bracelet with deployant clasp. Black Dial with luminous
Stainless Steel
Rare Omega Seamaster 30 – 1966 Black Dial Caliber 601
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Rare Omega Seamaster 30 – 1966 Black Dial Caliber 601 Gold-Plated Case This unusual Omega
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 3510.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster Reduced 39mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 3510.50.00. This
Sold
H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Omega Seamaster 600 – Rare Black Dial – Reference 136.00011 – 1966 – Serviiced
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster 600 – Rare Black Dial – Reference 136.00011 – 1966 – Fresh Service This 1966 Omega
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 3510.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster 39mm Reduced Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 3510.50.00. This
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3510.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster Reduced 39mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 3510.50.00. This
Omega Dynamic Steel Chronograph Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch 1750310
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Dynamic Stainless Steel 38 mm Chronograph Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 1750310
Vintage Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Black Dial Hand Wind Watch 345.0022.100
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pre-owned Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Men's Watch 345.0022.100
Omega Seamaster Professional Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 3961052
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Seamaster Professional Steel Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 3961052. It Was Produced
Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, 42mm Case, Black Tritium Dial, c1979
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and iconic Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch features a 42mm case with black
Vintage Omega Seamaster Men's Watch 14k Gold Filled Black Dial Automatic
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Omega Seamaster Watch 14K Gold Filled Omega Watch Black Dial 35mm case Black leather
Gold-filled
Vintage Omega Seamaster 300 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 165.024
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch. Aftermarket
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Chrono Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 3510.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster Reduced Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 3510.50.00. Come with a
Steel
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H 1.54 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.54 in
Omega Speedmaster 39mm Reduced Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3510.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This Omega Speedmaster 39mm men's watch is pre-owned. The bezel has micro dents. Micro black mark
Steel
Vintage Omega Constellation Steel Day-Date Black Dial Mens Watch 396.1070/1080
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Omega Constellation Steel Day-Date Black Dial Men's Watch 396.1070/1080. This
Mens Midsize Omega Seamaster 120 31mm Diver Automatic 1960s Unrestored JM14B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
master watchmaker. Original, unrestored Omega black dial, applied baton hour markers, lumed minute and
Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI Moonwatch Black Dial Hand-Wind Men Watch 3560.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Thickness 15mm Bezel Type Fixed Bezel Material Stainless Steel Dial Color Black Hour Makers Sticks Display
Mens Omega Seamaster ST 3660847 35mm Day Date Automatic 1970s All Original NA128
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watchmaker. Original Omega black dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands
Mens Omega Seamaster ST 3660847 35mm Day Date 1970s Automatic All Original NA128
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watchmaker. Original Omega black dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands
Omega Seamaster Polaris Two-Tone Steel Black Dial Men Quartz Watch DB 3860822
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pre-owned Omega Seamaster Polaris Two-Tone Steel Black Dial Quartz Unisex Watch 2440.50.00
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H 1.54 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.54 in
Omega Speedmaster Reduced 39mm Black Dial Automatic Watch 3539.50.00 NEW B/P
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
New old stock. Stickered on the case back and clasp. Comes with the original box and papers. Impossible to find in this condition. Pure collectible piece.
Steel
Sold
H 0.25 in W 1.25 in D 9.25 in
Omega Constellation 24J 564 168.005 Pie Pan Dial Date Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Dayton, OH
. Silver / chrome color stainless steel case; white dodecahedron shaped / pie pan dial with black and
Metal
Omega Speedster Professional 145.022
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel vintage Speedmaster Professional wristwatch by Omega. Featuring a black dial with
Stainless Steel
Omega 1950 Oversize Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
267 Movement manual wind movement, original omega logo crown. Restored Black dial with raised markers
Steel
Omega Seamaster 200m Professional 'Pre Bond', Excellent Original Condition
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo vintage Omega Seamaster 200m Professional with black dial and bezel, with stainless steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
, S.F, 168.033 Case markings (outside): Omega Observatory logo Dial: Gloss black, signed Omega with
Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
, S.F, 168.033 Case markings (outside): Omega Observatory logo Dial: Gloss black, signed Omega with
Stainless Steel
Mens Midsize Omega Seamaster 31mm Diver Automatic 1960s Unrestored JM14
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed black dial, white baton and Roman numeral
Mens Midsize Omega Seamaster 31mm Diver Automatic 1960s Unrestored JM14
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed black dial, white baton and Roman numeral
Mens Omega Speedmaster 125 Automatic Chronograph 1970s All Original JM3
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed black dial, applied indice hour markers, white minute
Stainless Steel
Mens Omega 145000 Speedmaster Teutonic 14k SS Manual Wind Chronograph 1980s JM9
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, limited to the German market. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed black dial
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Black Dial Wristwatch 1950s
By Omega
Located in Milano, IT
Omega wristwatch dated 1950s in Stainless Steel. Diameter 36 mm.
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Mens Black Dial Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega Model: Seamaster Aqua Terra Reference: 1961113 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 3572.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Steel Black Dial Manual-Wind Men's Watch
Omega Stainless Steel Constellation with Rare Original Black Gilt Dial from 1966
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This beautiful watch by the legendary house of Omega, is fitted with a flawless black dial. It
Mens Omega Geneve Dynamic 41mm Jumbo Automatic 1970s Rare All Original JM17
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.1970s, all original, unrefurbished. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Original Omega black dial
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Master Chronograph Men's Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph men's wristwatch. Stainless steel Omega band, Black dial with
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Automatic Professional Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
: Steel Omega Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Black factory original Omega Inside case 14500223450022 Movement
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
at case: 18mm Case thickness: 10.9mm Dial: Omega Automatic black Tiffany & Co Seamaster Outside
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Omega Ranchero Manual Wind 1950s Rare Vintage Swiss JM5
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed black dial, applied indice hour markers with Arabic numeral 3, 9, and 12
1973 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Quick-Setting Date - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
), 41.5mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Sky blue with black printing, signed Omega, steel baton indexes topped
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster S10501264, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Speedmaster Reference #: S10501264. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40
Omega Speedmaster 1450014, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Speedmaster Reference #: 1450014. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 41
Omega Speedmaster 3594.50.00, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Speedmaster Reference #: 3594.50.00. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black
Omega Classic 2620 OVERSIZE, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Classic Reference #: 2620 OVERSIZE. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Black 0 MM
Omega Speedmaster MoonWatch Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch 3570.50.00 Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster MoonWatch Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch 3570.50.00 Card. Manual winding
Omega Gold Shell Seamaster Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
original matte black textured dial with cross-hairs design and with applied gold dagger indexes and
Gilt Metal
Vintage Omega Geneve Black Dial and Red Second Year 1969
By Omega
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare Omega Geneve from year 1969 Caliber 601 Measure: Width 35 mm (excluding the crown) Height
Omega Stainless Steel Square Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1950
By Omega
Located in Milano, IT
Unusual stainless steel square wristwatch, original black dial with applied yellow gold indexes and
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster 861 Black Dial Steel Mens Moon Watch 3590.50.00 Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster 861 Black Dial Steel Mens Moon Watch 3590.50.00 Card. Manual winding chronograph
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Day Date Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3520.50.00 Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Day Date Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3520.50.00 Card. Automatic self-winding
Omega Speedmaster 145.022 Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Moonwatch Model Number: 145.022 Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: Omega Box & Manuals Dial: Black Baton
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch LL6590-1
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features an elegant champagne dial with applied gold markers and classic dauphine hands. Powered by an a...
14k Gold
$1,472Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 0.95 in
Tiffany Co & Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, MV045063, Quartz, Serviced, Rare
By Baume & Mercier
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing the exquisite Tiffany & Co. and Baume & Mercier Hampton Tank Watch—a true blend of elegance and functionality. This stunning timepiece, model Hampton MV045063, represents...
Stainless Steel
Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm ...
Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Tudor STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Raleigh / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm M...
$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 working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed silve...
Gold, 14k Gold
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
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Rose Gold 34mm 6413
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 34mm 18k rose gold gentleman’s wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin, distinguished by its unusual inverted harrow hands and a beautifully preserved silver dial. The dial is...
18k Gold, Rose 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
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...
Gold Plate
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
LeCoultre 14Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's with Original Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Mid Century Design METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 3...
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal reference 2280 S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1936, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed screw-down cr...
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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.