Panerai Luminor 1950 GMT PAM00533 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Luminor 1950 GMT PAM00533 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 132417 PRIMARY DETAILS
Steel, Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days PAM01359 Black Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Panerai
Located in Great Neck, NY
Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM01359 Mens Watch. 44mm stainless steel case with smooth stainless steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT PAM00320 PAM 320 44mm Black Dial Steel Box Paper
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM00320 Serial: OP6901********* Year: 2016 Model: Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days
Steel, Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Men's Watch
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Men's Watch - Automatic Movement. Black Carbon Case
Panerai PAM00375 Luminor 1950 3DAYS Limited to 2000 Brown/Black
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
The Panerai PAM00375 is a men's watch that is part of a limited collection from Officine Panerai
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Carbotech Black Dial Mens Watch PAM00616
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture: Switzerland Model: Panerai Luminor Submersible Style: Luxury Band Color: Black Dial Color
Panerai PAM00580 PAM 580 Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback 44mm Box Paper
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM00580 / PAM 580 Year: 2017 Model: Luminor Chrono Flyback Case Material: Black
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days PAM01359 PAM 1359 44mm Black Dial Box Paper
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Rubber Bezel: Stainless
Steel, Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Pam 372 Mint Acrylic Crystal 2014 Full Set
By Panerai
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days, or more affectionately known amongst Paneristis simply as the PAM
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 44
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
, Band Width: 24mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Panerai Model: Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days
Panerai Luminor Marina Pam00359 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Panerai
Located in Miami, FL
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days in stainless steel on leather strap. Auto w/ subseconds and date
Panerai Luminor 1950 Men's 18K Rose Gold Watch PAM 00289
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor 1950 Men's 18K Rose Gold Watch PAM 00289 - Automatic winding. 18K Rose Gold case
Panerai Luminor 1950 GMT 44mm Steel Mens Watch PAM01321
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor 1950 GMT 44mm Steel Mens Watch PAM01321 - Automatic. Stainless steel case ( 44 mm
Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC Regatta 3 Days Titanium Men's Watch PAM 00652
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC Regatta 3 Days Titanium Men's Watch PAM 00652 - Automatic chronograph
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch PAM 289
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch PAM 289 - Manual winding. 18k rose gold
Rose Gold
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch PAM 289
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch PAM 289 - Manual winding. 18k rose gold
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Day 18k Rose Gold Men's Chronograph Men's Watch PAM 277 (
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Day 18k Rose Gold Men's Chronograph Men's Watch PAM 277 (PAM00277
Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Acciaio, Watch PAM00663
Located in Southampton, PA
The Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Acciaio - 47mm, reference number PAM00663, is presented
Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 California Titanium DLC Black Dial Hand-Wind Watch PAM00779
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00779 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Panerai Luminor 1950 3-Days GMT Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch PAM00320
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Luminor 1950 3-Days GMT Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch PAM00320. 2015 paperwork
Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 Left Hand PAM 00368
By Panerai
Located in Southampton, PA
, this amazing limited edition timepiece from Officine Panerai is an exemplary member of the renowned
Panerai Luminor 1950 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch PAM00312
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Style: Luxury Model: Panerai Luminor Marina Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Number of
Steel, Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch PAM01359
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Panerai Luminor Vintage: No Movement
Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 Flyback Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch PAM00212
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
: Switzerland Style: Diver Model: Panerai Luminor Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Number of
Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch PAM00321
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. The original box and papers are included
Steel, Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 GMT Steel Black Dial Rubber Strap Mens Watch PAM01321
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
2019 Not worn Display Model Panerai Luminor GMT Steel Black Dial Rubber Strap Automatic Mens Watch
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch PAM00320
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Excellent condition Panerai Luminor GMT Steel Black Dial Rubber Strap Automatic Men's
Steel
Panerai Carbotech Luminor Submersible 1950
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, 3-day reserve Case: 47mm black carbon case, sapphire crystal, push-pull crown, crown guard Band: black rubber strap, buckle Di...
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor 1950 Flyback
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, Case: 44mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, push-pull crown, crown guard Band: black leather, tang buckle Dial: black, arabic/st...
Stainless Steel
Panerai PAM 1616 Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai PAM 1616 Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech - Automatic winding. Carbotech case ( 47 mm
Panerai Luminor Flyback 1950 Wristwatch, Ref. PAM524
By Panerai
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Panerai MPN: PAM524 Model: Luminor Flyback 1950 Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter
Stainless Steel
Panerai Ceramic Luminor Wristwatch Ref PAM00317, 1950
By Panerai
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Panerai MPN: 1950 Model: Luminor PAM00317 Case Material: Ceramic Case Diameter: 44mm Crystal
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Pam00393
By Panerai
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 42mm rose gold Luminor Marina by Paneria. Featuring a brown dial with arabic numbers, a date
Rose Gold
Panerai Carbotech Luminor Submersible 1950 PAM 1616
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, sapphire crystal, uni-directional 60 minute timing bezel, push-pull crown Band: Panerai blue rubber strap
Stainless Steel
Panerai Titanium Luminor Submersible 1950 PAM 389
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 47mm titanium case, sapphire crystal, timing bezel, push-pull crown Band: brown leathers strap, tang buckle Dial: Bl...
Titanium
Panerai Luminor Stainless Steel Acciado manual Wristwatch, 1950
By Panerai
Located in Greenwich, CT
Panerai watches are produced to very high standards of quality. The Panerai manufacturing is a
Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Men's Titanium Watch PAM 01305
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Men's Titanium Watch PAM 01305 - Automatic winding, subsecond dial
Panerai Luminor Acciaio 1950 3-Day GMT PAM 347
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor Acciaio 1950 3-Day GMT PAM 347 - Automatic . Stainless steel ( 44 mm ). Black dial
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 Men's Stainless Steel Watch PAM 212 (PAM00212) - Automatic winding
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 Men's Stainless Steel Watch PAM 212 (PAM00212) - Automatic winding
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 Blue Dial Steel Watch PAM01058
By Panerai
Located in Bozeman, MT
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 Blue Dial Steel Watch PAM01058 REF: PAM01058 Serial No
Steel, Stainless Steel
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor 1950 Wristwatch PAM 127 circa 2002
By Panerai
Located in Firenze, IT
Panerai stainless steel Luminor 1950 wristwatch, PAM 127, circa 2002. No. E1382/1950, Ref. OP
Stainless Steel
Officine Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Flyback Chronograph PAM00615
By Panerai
Located in Southampton, PA
This Officine Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Flyback Chronograph Watch, reference number
Titanium
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 PAM00328 Automatic Men's Watch Box & Paper
By Panerai
Located in Great Neck, NY
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 PAM00328 men's watch. 44MM stainless steel case with smooth bezel
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Titanium Black Dial Automatic Watch PAM00389
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
box, papers, and an additional pair of leather straps. Brand: Panerai Type: Wristwatch Department
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 Titanium Brown Dial Automatic Watch PAM00352
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00352 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 PAM 393 or PAM00393 Rose Gold Watch
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 PAM 393 or PAM00393 Rose Gold Watch - Automatic winding. 18K Rose gold
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 PAM 514 or PAM00514 Stainless Steel Watch
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 PAM 514 or PAM00514 Stainless Steel Watch - Automatic winding
Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 PAM 514 or PAM00514 Stainless Steel Watch
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 PAM 514 or PAM00514 Stainless Steel Watch - Automatic winding
Stainless Steel
Panerai Titanium Luminor 1950 Regatta Chrono Flyback Wristwatch PAM 526
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. Regatta countdown function designed for yacht racing. Three-day power reserve, chronograph. Titanium case with exposition back, 47mm diameter. Black dial with lum...
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Day PAM01312 Stainless Steel Automatic Box & Paper
By Panerai
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2020 Stainless Steel Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Day PAM01312. The
Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Carbotech Black Dial Mens Watch PAM00616
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
New With Defects Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Carbotech Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Sold
H 1.86 in W 0.67 in Dm 1.86 in
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Carbotech Black Dial Men Watch PAM00616
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
: Brand: Panerai Model: Panerai Luminor Submersible Model Number: PAM00616 Country/Region of Manufacture
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 44m Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch PAM01312
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Panerai Luminor Marina Vintage: No Escapement Type: Anchor Movement
Steel
Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 Men's Stainless Steel Watch PAM 321 (PAM00321, PAM321)
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
3 Days GMT Power Reserve Automatic winding with 3-Day Power reserve. Stainless steel case with exposition back (44mm diameter). Black dial with luminous style markers and Arabic nu...
Stainless Steel
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Flyback GMT Automatic Wristwatch, 1950
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 Men's Stainless Steel Watch PAM 212 (PAM00212) - Automatic winding
Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM00389 Amagnetic Mens Watch Box Papers
By Panerai
Located in Great Neck, NY
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 PAM00389 Amagnetic Mens Watch. 47mm titanium case
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor 1950 Three Days GMT Wristwatch PAM 320
By Panerai
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Panerai stainless steel Luminor 1950 Three Days GMT wristwatch, PAM 320, with automatic movement
Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00311, Brown Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Panerai
Located in Miami, FL
Panerai Luminor 1950 Reference #: PAM00311. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Titanium Brown 44 MM
Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00311, Brown Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Panerai
Located in Miami, FL
Panerai Luminor 1950 Reference #: PAM00311. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Titanium Brown 0 MM
Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00523, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Panerai
Located in Miami, FL
Panerai Luminor 1950 Reference #: PAM00523. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 42
Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM329 GMT Men's Watch
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM329 Men's Watch. 44mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Black dial
Panerai Luminor 1950 3Days GMT PAM00535 Men's Automatic Black Dial Watch
By Panerai
Located in Miami, FL
Panerai Luminor 1950 3Days GMT PAM00535 Men Automatic Black Dial Watch 42mm
Panerai Luminor 1950 Marina Men’s Watch PAM01359 Box Papers
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor 1950 Marina Mens 44mm Watch PAM01359 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Mens Watch PAM00320
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 44mm Mens Watch PAM00320. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all Warranty Papers, Rare Collectors Watch Case : 18 Kt Solid Gold, Diameter 39.5 mm Strap :...
18k Gold
EXCLUSIVE OFFER, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Mens Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ref. 25940SK.OO.D002CA.01, with a 42mm steel case, black rubber-clad bezel with 8 visible screws, screw-locked crown and push...
Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...
$56,920
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 116519LN Design and Style Style: Luxury Watch Shape: ...
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Steel Gray Wave Dial Mens Watch 210.30.42.20.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
New 2023. Full set. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutiq...
Steel
$12,450
H 1.78 in W 1.3 in L 1.78 in
18kt White Gold Franck Muller Watch Long Island 1200 CC AT Serviced Warranty
By Franck Muller
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt White Gold Franck Muller Geneve Chronograph Watch Long Island Leather Band Automatic. No. 262, 1200 CC AT Black leather watch strap, Black Face. Excellent. The case is 33 x 45 m...
18k Gold, White Gold
Breitling Steel Old Navitmer Mens Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Stamford, CT
Breitling Mens steel navitmer chronograph. Recently serviced. New Breitling band. 92.7 grams Length: 47.48m Width: 40mm Band width at case: 22mm Case thickness: 14.41mm Band: Origin...
Steel, 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
Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT 2041-1230-63B Men's Watch in Titanium
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
Blancpain Leman Reveil GMT 2041-1230-63B Men's Watch in Titanium SKU: 131460 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Blancpain Model: Leman Reveil GMT Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type:...
Titanium
$3,116Sale Price|27% Off
H 1.23 in Dm 1.03 in
1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous unisex Rolex Datejust is from 1981 and reference 6718. The automatic self-winding movement runs smoothly and keeps accurate time. The watch remains in excellent overall...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310; 38mm Stainless steel case, Factory mother of pearls dial featuring Automatic movement with Chronograph and date, stainless steel diamon...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$16,319Sale Price|25% Off
Dm 1.74 in
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 3 -year Chronostore Warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Sea-Dweller Model Number: 1266...
Stainless Steel
$68,499
H 1.58 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned, like-new condition. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retail for $101,100 USD. General Information Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Name: Perpetual Cale...
White Gold
Tag Heuer Carrera CAR5A8Y.FC6377 Men's Watch in Ceramic/Titanium
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
Tag Heuer Carrera CAR5A8Y.FC6377 Men's Watch in Ceramic/Titanium SKU: 134580 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Tag Heuer Model: Carrera Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanic...
Titanium
Franck Muller King Conquistador Stainless Steel 25ctw Diamond Men's Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller King Conquistador Stainless Steel 25ctw Diamond Men's Watch 8005 SC
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rare Patek Philippe Nautilus 3712/1A-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare Stainless Steel Nautilus Wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Featuring a black-grey dial with applied hour markers, small seconds, date and moon phase display as well as a powe...
Stainless Steel
The luxury Italian watchmaker Panerai began as a humble watch retail and repair facility opened by Giovanni Panerai (1825–97) in Florence in 1860. By the early 20th century, it had established itself as a major supplier of seaworthy timepieces for the Royal Italian Navy — its Radiomir collection, named for the radium-based paint that was patented by Panerai in 1916 and used on its luminous dials, was especially popular for underwater military missions. Panerai watches are visually distinctive, and the brand's statement-making oversize models are a big hit with today's collectors.
In 1936, the first Radiomir watch powered by Rolex movements was presented to the Royal Italian Navy’s First Submarine Group Command; this design would go on to become one of the brand’s most iconic models with its luminescent numbers and large cushion-shaped steel case. (Panerai’s name, which is well-known to contemporary watch enthusiasts, is now essentially synonymous with behemoths up to 50mm.) Since then, the brand has introduced numerous models inspired by the ocean to meet the Navy's utility needs.
The Mare Nostrum model, which debuted in 1943, was a two-counter chronograph designed for deck officers. The self-illuminating tritium-based material Luminor was patented in 1949 and replaced the radium-backed Radiomir. The Luminor watches of the mid-century era, which also owed to military contracts, featured an innovative crown-protecting bridge. This is now one of Panerai’s oft-heralded design details.
In 1993, Panerai introduced its watches to civilian buyers. That year, the three designs that debuted to the general public — the Luminor, the Luminor Marina and the Mare Nostrum — saw Panerai effectively reimagining its historical models for the luxury market.
The company, which was acquired by the Richemont Group in 1997, continues to innovate, celebrating its 70th anniversary with a water-resistant diving watch with a luminescent dial inspired by French free-diver Guillaume Néry.
Today, Panerai is on the cutting edge of watch sustainability, with the Panerai Ecologico initiative including the almost entirely recycled Submersible eLAB-ID watch and a series of Luminor Marina models composed of a recycled-based steel alloy. Panerai manufactures its high-end, hand-wound watch calibers in a Swiss facility that opened in 2002, combining Swiss technology with its core elements of Italian design and a long, storied connection to the sea.
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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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