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 GMT Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Strap Bezel: Stainless Steel...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Panerai Titanium Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days 44mm
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 44mm titanium case, smooth bezel, sapphire crystal, push-pull crown, crown guard Band: black rubber strap, buckle Di...
Titanium
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.
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. Only 2,000 of these watches were created. The watch has a 47mm composite case, a fix...
Panerai Titanium Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chronograph Flyback 47mm
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic, 002254 Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds, chronograph, 12 hour register Case: 47mm, titanium case, smooth steel bezel Band: black rubber, buckles Dial: black...
Titanium
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Carbotech Black Dial Mens Watch PAM00616
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a presentation box and an authenticity card. Brand: Panerai Department: Men Model Number: PAM00616 ...
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 Ceramic Band: Brown Leather Bezel: Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Ca...
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 372 (PAM372), was first seen at SIHH 2011.
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 44
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: Box, Instruction Booklet Measurements: Case Size/Width: 44mm, Watch Height: 16mm, Band Width: 24mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Panerai Model: Luminor Marina 195...
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.
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 ( 44 mm ) with exposition back.
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.
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 case with exposition back (44mm diameter).
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 case with exposition back (44mm diameter).
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) - Automatic winding; chronograph; dual time. 18k rose gold case with exposition back (44mm d...
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 within the iconic “Luminor” collection in an edition limited to 1,000 pieces.
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 mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a titanium case.
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
Focusing on providing an astonishing level of reliability, durability, and ergonomic sophistication, this amazing limited edition timepiece from Officine Panerai is an exemplary memb...
Panerai Luminor 1950 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch PAM00312
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Condition. Comes with an original box but the paper is not included. Brand: Panerai Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: PAM00312 Country/Region of Manufac...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch PAM01359
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model. Can have minor blemishes during handling and storage. The original box and papers are not included. Brand: Panerai Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model N...
Steel
Panerai Luminor 1950 Flyback Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch PAM00212
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. Recently serviced and polished. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a presentation box and an authenticity card. Covered by a 2-year seller'...
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 PAM01321. Comes with Extra Leathe band and Band Changing tools. This Beautiful Time...
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 Watch PAM320. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement A...
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.
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: 44mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Stainless steel smooth bezel Dial...
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: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal Bezel: Fixed black ceramic bezel Dial: Black d...
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 aperture, a small seconds and a rose gold bezel. The watch is also fitted with a sapphi...
Rose Gold
Panerai Carbotech Luminor Submersible 1950 PAM 1616
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hour, minute, small seconds, date, Case: 44mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, uni-directional 60 minute timing bezel, push-pull crown Band: Pane...
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 synonym for a number of distinctive elements: unmistakable design, loyalty to the histo...
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, date at 3 o'clock.
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 .
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 chronograph with flyback function.
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 chronograph with flyback function.
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: OP7269BB1974122 Basic Info Brand Panerai Reference number PAM01058 Movement Automatic Case mater...
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.
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 PAM00615, features a brushed titanium case that measures 47mm in diameter.
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
Micro marks on the bezel insert that is visible only under close inspection. Comes with an original box, papers, and an additional pair of leather straps. Brand: Panerai Type: Wris...
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 mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a titanium case. It has a square sh...
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 ( 42 mm ).
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 Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2020 Stainless Steel Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Day PAM01312. The Luminor Marina, one of the world’s best-loved Panerai models, is updated by the P.90...
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 PAM00616.
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 44m Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch PAM01312
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Good condition. The bezel may have micro marks. Comes with an original box and papers. Brand: Officine Panerai Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: PAM01312 Country/R...
Steel
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
Pre-owned and in good condition. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Panerai Model: Panerai Luminor Submersible Model Number: PAM00616 Country/Region...
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 chronograph with flyback function.
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, exhibition back.
Stainless Steel
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 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 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 MM.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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
Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch in Stock This is a super cool Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch. The watch is vintage but still very modern and classy. The case size...
Steel, 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
Platinum Lange Sohne 1815 Wrist Watch, Lange Certificate Like New Ref. 206.025
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Lange Sohne 1815 Wrist Watch With Lange Certificate Like New, Rare and very Collectable Movement : Manual Winding Reference nr : 206.025 Case : Platinum 36 mm
Platinum
Omega Speedmaster Steel Black Panda Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster 40mm Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features: Rou...
$9,243 / item
Dm 1.89 in
Breitling Super Avenger Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamond Bezel A13370
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
The Breitling Aeromarine Super Avenger A13370 Diamond bezel, 3.20 CT features a 48.40mm stainless steel case screwed in back as well as a screw-locked crown alongside two gaskets. Th...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Panerai Radiomir 8 Days PAM00346 PAM 346 Titanium Black Leather Strap 45mm
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM00346 Model: Panerai Radiomir 8 Days Case Material: Titanium Band: Leather Bezel: Titanium Dial: Brown Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Si...
Titanium
Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days PAM00674 PAM 674 Stainless Steel 45mm Box Booklet
By Panerai
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM00674 / PAM674 Model: Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Dial Fac...
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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