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Piaget 8326A6 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Dial & Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Piaget watch featuring an oval onyx dial set within a surround of round brilliant-cut white
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget Polo Diamond Onyx-Dial 18K Gold 8296 C701 Women’s Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Polo Onyx-Dial 8296 C701 Women's Watch, in luxurious 18K yellow gold. Key Features: Model
Category

Vintage 1980s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget Octagonal Case White Gold Onyx Dial Baguette Diamond Bezel 97910 A 6
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
black onyx dial, which is complemented with a fixed octagonal bezel, set with 30 baguette cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Piaget 95788 A18 Octagon Pave Diamonds and Onyx Dial Leopard Bracelet 18k White
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Piaget 95788 A18 Octagon Pave Diamond & Onyx Dial Leopard Bracelet 18k White Gold 1980s SKU: 1686
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Piaget Polo Mini 8286 C701 Big Diamond Bezel Onyx dial 18k YG
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Piaget Polo Mini 8286 C701 Big Diamond Bezel Onyx Dial 18k Yellow Gold (1980s) SKU 1705 An
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

IWC Schaffhausen Oman Khanjar Wristwatch. Yellow Gold, Onyx Dial, Year 1972.
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
features an onyx dial with applied red Oman Khanjar. Likely presented as a gift from Omani royalty , this
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Piaget 9154 Onyx Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Piaget reference 9154 in 18k yellow gold with a black onyx stone diamond dial manual wind
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Polo 15661 Onyx Dial Watch in 18K White Gold, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
onyx stone dial from the 1980s. Measurements include a 34mm case and the bracelet fits up to a 6.25 in
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Paris 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bezel Onyx Dial Ladies Watch
By Chanel
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
sparkle. The dial is made of onyx, offering a striking contrast to the gold accents, and is complemented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget 18K White Gold Onyx Dial Quartz 50154 M601D with box
By Piaget
Located in Central & Western District, HK
case back Dial: Excellent Condition Onyx Stone Dial along with matching hands Bracelet: Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Vacheron Constantin Onyx Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch Ref. 7391 0
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
diamond onyx dial, offering both understated opulence and bold geometric appeal. Its clean, minimalist
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Corum Onyx Tank Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Corum manual wind tank in 18k yellow gold with an onyx dial with diamonds from the
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget 8706D2 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond bezel Dial: Black Onyx dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond hour markers
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Rectangular Vintage Winding Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
) This Manual Winding movement watch features an Onyx dial with silver-tone hands. Top Bezel Measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9771 A68 Onyx and Diamond Dial 18k YG 1980s
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Piaget 9771 A68 Onyx and Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold 1980s SKU: 1770 A bold expression of
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Piaget Vampire Emperador 9131 Onyx Diamond Dial 18k WG 1970s
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Piaget Vampire Emperador 9131 Onyx Diamond Dial 18k White Gold 1970s SKU 1419 A dramatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Chopard Vintage Happy Diamond Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Men's Cufflinks
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
– Feature a sleek black onyx dial, offering a bold contrast to the brilliance of the diamonds – Adorned with
Category

1990s Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 45005/218 Onyx Diamond Dial Automatic 18k YG Full Set
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Vacheron Constantin 45005/218 Onyx Diamond Dial Automatic 18k Yellow Gold Full Set SKU 1729 A
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Piaget Watch with Onyx & Diamond in 18K White Gold, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold is as elegant as it is rare. Featuring a flawless onyx dial with brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Vintage Piaget Ultra-Thin Gold Diamond and Onyx Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
particular piece has a horizontal oval case with black onyx dial surrounded by fine quality brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Dual Time 612775 Malachite Onyx Diamonds 18k YG 1980s
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Piaget Dual Time 612775 A6 Malachite Onyx Diamonds Dial 18k Yellow Gold 1980s SKU 1416 An
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Universal Geneve Swiss Mechanical 18k Gold & Diamond Watch
By Universal
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
timeless tank design. The sleek black onyx dial with gold hands is encased in a luxurious 18 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Onyx & Hobnail Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
is the factory onyx dial paired with a matching onyx-set bezel, creating a sleek, seamless “onyx-on
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Dial Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
bezel, Onyx and Diamond Pave dial, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. attached soft mesh woven
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget 18k White Gold Onyx & Pave Dial Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
, featuring a stunning contrast of onyx and a pave diamond dial. Its hexagonal case is adorned with an elegant
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Obaku Dyb, Onyx Men's Watch Steel Black Dial Multi-Function 2Yr Wnty V220GMCBMC
Located in Greensboro, NC
This watch includes a two-year warranty. Case: Steel Dial: Black Strap: Stainless Steel Mesh
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Steel

Piaget 9190C510 18K Gold Onyx Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This elegant Piaget watch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. It features a round black dial adorned
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Dancer 80327K81 18K Gold Onyx Diamond Dial Quartz Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This elegant timepiece is crafted in 18K gold. It features a square watch face adorned with two horizontal rows of sparkling diamonds. The minimalist design is accentuated by sleek g...
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Rare Gents 18k White Gold White Mother of Pearl Dial Onyx Set 9200 C 426
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 25 mm Rare 18k White Gold Gents Wristwatch, white mother of pearl dial, a fixed 18k white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, White Gold

Piaget 9200 Pave Dial & Onyx Bezel Watch in 18K White Gold, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
pavé dial framed by an onyx bezel from the 1980s. Measurements include a 25mm and bracelet fits up to a
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Coral & Onyx Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.54 cts, 10 onyx 7.65 cts case dial and bracelet set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.64 cts, 10 onyx 7.48 cts case dial and bracelet set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond & Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278
By IWC
Located in Orlando, FL
Case: Solid 18k yellow gold, approx. 36mm wide Dial: Original black onyx inlay with gold-tone hands and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 90564 Dancer Black Onyx Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Dial: Black Onyx Diamond dial with silver hands Bracelet: 18k White gold link bracelet Crystal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Onyx Laykin & Co Stamped Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Chopard in 18k yellow gold with a black onyx stone dial with a Laykin & Co double stamp at
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Onyx & Diamond Pave Watch in 18k yellow gold, 1991-2000
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
piece showcases a flawless onyx stone dial—deep, glossy, and perfectly smooth. Surrounding the dial is a
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Geneve 3851/1 Onyx Nacre Mother of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Smooth Bezel Dial: Onyx center with Mother of Pearl Outer Ring Bracelet: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Dial 16618 Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
dial, be it onyx or lapis lazuli, should be considered the most elusive ones as only a handful of them
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Piaget Tanagra 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel ( 21mm ). Black Onyx outside outer dial with pave diamond dial center. 18k yellow gold Tanagra
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Dreicer & Co. Art Deco Lady's Watch
By Dreicer & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dreicer & Co. art deco lady's watch French cut onyx and black enamel, rounded dial in a tonneau
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
baguette cut diamonds. The dial has onyx round hour markers and equipped with the sword style hands. The
Category

Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget, Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch W/Onyx Dial & Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Piaget, 18k yellow gold ladies bracelet watch with black onyx dial & baguette diamonds
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies 18ct Wristwatch by Baume & Mercier Black Onyx Dial
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Ladies 18ct Wristwatch by Baume & Mercier Black Onyx Dial The watch is a 18K yellow gold watch
Category

Antique 19th Century Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Vintage 3649-1 Men Hand Wind Watch Onyx Dial 18k YG
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage 3649-1 Men Hand Wind Watch Onyx Dial 18k YG 30 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

BAUME & MERCIER, Gold DUAL TIME ZONES/Coral &Onyx Dial
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York City, NY
, hooded lugs, sapphire crystal. D. One simulated coral and one simulated onyx dial. Yellow gold dauphine
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Men's 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Onyx Dial Full Set
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX MEN'S 18K YELLOW GOLD DAY-DATE PRESIDENT W/ BLACK ONYX DIAL – A TRUE COLLECTORS RARITY – FULL
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies 18k Gold Wristwatch, Onyx Dial, 18 Jewel, Certificate, Ref. 9902D2
By Piaget
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Reference number 9902D2 Movement number 801915, 18 jewels Includes original Certificate of Origin and Warranty Fits up to a 7-inch wrist
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Black Onyx T Swiss T Dial
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Black Onyx T Swiss T Dial
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Dancer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Men's Bracelet Watch 84023 K81
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case & Bracelet Onyx and Gold Dust Dial Case Diameter: 32mm
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari lady's Yellow Gold Onyx Serpenti wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in FR
Bulgari Watch Tubogas Serpenti 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx Dial Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BUECHE-GIROD Lady's White Gold and Diamonds Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in FR
Bueche-Girod White Gold and Diamonds Watch with onyx dial, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Stone Dial and Diamond Bezel Piaget Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Stone Dial Piaget Wrist Watch; Jewel Movement; Black Onyx
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Chopard Lady's White Gold and Diamond Set Manual Winding Wristwatch
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare and fine lady's 18k white gold and diamond set manual winding wristwatch with onyx dial.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget White Gold Onyx Pave Diamond Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18K White Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Factory Pave Diamond Dial Accented by Onyx Inlaid
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget White Gold Onyx Pave Diamond Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18K White Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Factory Pave Diamond Dial Accented by Onyx Inlaid
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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Onyx Dial For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact onyx dial you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 47 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an onyx dial may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic onyx dial over the years, but those made by Piaget, Rolex and Patek Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An onyx dial of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Onyx, from our inventory of 26, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an onyx dial, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Onyx Dial?

On average, an onyx dial at 1stDibs sells for $9,450, while they’re typically $1,695 on the low end and $39,911 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.