18 kt Gold Patek Philippe Million Dollar Associate Wrist Watch Ref 3565
Located in Antwerp, BE
GOLDEN PATEK PHILIPPE 'MILLION DOLLAR ASSOCIATE' with Patek Philippe Extract From The Archives Ref
20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Gold
18 kt Gold Patek Philippe Million Dollar Associate Wrist Watch Ref 3565
Located in Antwerp, BE
GOLDEN PATEK PHILIPPE 'MILLION DOLLAR ASSOCIATE' with Patek Philippe Extract From The Archives Ref
18k Gold, Gold
1992 Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1P Platinum Auto Blue/Grey Dial 37mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
rarity, not a later customization, and it is fully confirmed by the Patek Philippe extract from the
Platinum
Patek Philippe Platinum Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
original Patek Philippe box and Extract from the Archives. For nearly two centuries, Patek Philippe has
Platinum
Patek Philippe Classic Chronograph 5070R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning men's Classic Chronograph wristwatch, crafted in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass 2468 Silver Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This 22 mm vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass in yellow gold is in fine condition. Features a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$270,000
W 1.15 in D 0.48 in L 2.01 in
Patek Philippe 5101P 10-Day Tourbillon Platinum Watch Original Strap
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Patek Philippe Reference 5101P 10-Day Tourbillon is a masterpiece of mechanical sophistication
Platinum
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives. Patek charges 550 CHF. Your watch
18k Gold
Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
Patek Philippe – Reference 3970E, Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 18K Rose Gold – Circa 1997 Among
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,869
W 0.89 in L 1.38 in
1946 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 1438 Rectangular Watch with Hooded Lugs
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives. Patek charges 550 CHF. Your watch is
18k Gold
Retro Ladies Platinum Patek Philippe 11 Carat Diamond Watch & Brooche circa 1950
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round brilliants. Included is a used Patek Philippe box AND papers (Certificate/Extract from the
Diamond, Platinum
$6,119
W 0.79 in L 0.99 in
1915's Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Vintage Art Nouveau Ladies Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
from the Patek Philippe Archives. Patek charges 550 CHF. Your watch is important to us, and we will
18k Gold
$11,245
W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Square Watch with Dog Ear Lugs - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives. Patek charges 550 CHF. Your watch is important to us
18k Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Reference 2594 Watch, 1958
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Markers with Patek Philippe Extract From The Archives Document. 32mm x 37mm lug to lug (1.26 in. x 1.46 in
Vintage Patek Philippe Disco Volante Ref. 2552 Watch, 1956
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Disco Volante Automatic Ref. 2552 18k Yellow Gold watch with
1960s Patek Philippe Jade Swan Mantle Solar Clock, Largest known
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present clock with jade green dial
Jade, Brass
Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1431J vintage square watch 37 x 27mm is fitted with a 10"200
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 1566J Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Gold Wristwatch Dated 1951
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
black indexes. Gold baton hands. With an Extract from the Archives certificate from Patek Philippe
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 2488J Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 2488J vintage rectangular Patek Philippe watch features sub-seconds dial, and a
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 3491/3G Ladies Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 3491/3G ladies watch features a 26 x 26 mm case with textured
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
. Extract from the Archives Patek Philippe.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Gold Wrist Watch Dated 1964
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
An elegant, fine and rare vintage wristwatch by Patek Philippe made in 1964. The 18 carat
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 2443J Rectangular Watch, Circa 1953
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 2443J rectangular shaped watch measuring 40 x 26 mm, and made in 18K
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 2551J Calatrava Watch, circa 1955
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2551J "Disco Volante" automatic Calatrava is made in 18K yellow
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 565
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
nice condition, extract from the archives 1950
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 544A Vintage stainless steel Calatrava. Circa 1940, The watch is made
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ellipse d´Or Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
. gold bracelet Very nice condition, extract from the archives. 1993.
Patek Philippe 2591J Center Lug Calatrava Watch, circa 1962
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 2591J Calatrava. The watch is made in 18 Karat yellow gold and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 1577
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
Archives Patek Philippe.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Nautilus Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3700
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Nautilus Ref. 3700 Rare gent's wrist watch Patek Philippe Nautilus - big size. CASE screwed
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Nautilus Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3700
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
MODEL Nautilus Ref. 3700 Rare gent's wrist watch Patek Philippe Nautilus - big size. CASE
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Chronometer Wristwatch Ref. 2526
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
item Very nice condition, extract from the archives 1956
Patek Philippe 3998P Automatic Calatrava Diamond Dial Watch Circa 1991
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
original Patek strap and buckle. It comes with an extract certificate from the archives confirming its
White Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe "42" Platinum Curved Hinged Case Art Deco Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This extremely rare Patek Philippe Art Deco watch was purchased from the original
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manta Ray Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 2554
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and fine 18k yellow gold rectangular manual winding wristwatch. with extract from the Archives
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.8 in
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
manual wind, chronograph, rattrapante excellent condition, extract from the archive
Unavailable
H 1.64 in W 0.81 in L 1.68 in
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Vintage Art Deco Watch in Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 425J Tegolino Art Deco watch, measuring 42.5 x 20.5. The watch is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.38 in
Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Water Resistant Calatrava Rose Gold Watch Circa 1949
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, Patek Vintage buckle, and an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
lizard strap. With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Case
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Ref. 2451 Stainless Steel Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
numerals and white gold hands, new black lizard strap. Comes with Patek Philippe Extract from the
Stainless Steel
PATEK PHILIPPE Yellow Gold Demi-Hunter Cased Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Initials engraved on case back. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Presentation from Montgomery Ward
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
registration booklet custom made for Montgomery Ward, and with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives noting
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Square Wristwatch Ref 3405
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives. It has never been offered in public before. Reference 3405
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extremely Rare Patek Philippe Heavy Hunter Case 18K White Gold Pocket Watch 980G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
matching 16-inch 18K white gold Patek Philippe marked chain, with its Patek Philippe Extract from the
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch with Important Baseball History
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe pocket watch, retailed by Tiffany & Co. Unsigned platinum, diamond and ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Patek Philippe Ladies Platinum Gold Diamond Enamel Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
motif engine turned ground. The watch comes with a Patek Philippe’s Extract from the Archives (2018
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, with Extract, Vintage & Rare, 18k Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Canterbury, England
strong. This is an early Golden Ellipse, with extract from the Patek Philippe archive dated 2006, showing
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava, Ref 5107 R, 18K Rose Gold, with Box & Extract
By Patek Philippe
Located in Canterbury, England
leather strap. The example comes with box and an extract from the Patek Philippe Archive confirming it's
Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.81 in
1922 Patek Philippe Likely for Tiffany Vintage Art Nouveau Ladies with Extract
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives
Platinum
Patek Philippe Ref. 1596
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève. Ref. 1596. Produced 1947 and sold April 2nd 1948. Accompanied by the
18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava Ref. 2591
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow Gold Patek Philippe. Ref. 2591. Made in 1968. Fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Art Deco Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
comes complete with its original Patek Philippe box and an Extract from the Archives, confirming its
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 33mm Nautilus in stainless steel by Patek Philippe. Featuring a black matte ribbed dial with
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Gondolo Yellow Gold 5009J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
attached. Comes with our presentation box and an extract from the Patek Philippe archives confirming the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe World Time Platinum 5130P
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
watch comes with a Patek Philippe box, service receipt dated February 2017 and an Extract from the
Platinum
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Diamond Bezel 5067A
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies 35mm Patek Philippe Aquanaut in stainless steel. Features a white embossed dial with
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Power Reserve Moonphase 5054R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rose gold power reserve moonphase wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Features a white dial with roman
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Ladies 7011/1G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Nautilus ladies wristwatch, crafted in white gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a smoked
White Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Tour Eiffel Ref. 2441
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Patek Philippe
18k Gold
1980 Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3893
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
accompanied by an "Extract from the Archives" from Patek Philippe dated June 24th 2020. Watch is in mint
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold 5115J-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, the watch comes with a Patek Philippe box and an Extract from the Archives confirming the original
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Platinum 3800/1P-010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 37.5mm Nautilus by Patek Philippe, in platinum which is difficult to find. Featuring a matte
Platinum
Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel 3800/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
condition, comes with our presentation box and a Patek Extract from the Archives confirming the year of
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Watch 3944
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 33 mm yellow gold Calatrava by Patek Philippe, featuring a porcelain white dial with Roman
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/1JA-014 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This stainless steel and yellow gold Nautilus from Patek Philippe features a silver dial with a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1940s Patek Philippe Gold Vintage Calatrava Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
a presentation box and Extract from the Archives which confirms the original date of sale was the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold 3919J-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
presentation box and an Extract from the Archives confirming the original date of sale as, June 2002.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Ref 425
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 425
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
On Hold|$4,716
H 1.03 in W 0.79 in L 0.25 in
Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in Switzerland. The stunning and elegant Chopard watch has a diamond surround. The diamo...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Faberge Heritage Rose Gold Diamond & Pink Guilloche Enamel Heart Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
The heritage rose gold diamond and pink guilloche enamel heart surprise locket features pink guilloche enamel and round white diamonds, set in 18 karat rose gold. In keeping with it...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
Antique 2.42 Carat Bloodstone and 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.42 carat bloodstone and 14k yellow gold signet ring; part of our diverse antique signet rings collection. This fine and impressive antique signet r...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
Located in SE
195 years old Signet Intaglio Ring featuring a natural red- spotted Gray - Blue Sardonyx stone with hand-cut heraldic depiction of three smoking Grenades flanked with Lilies on the s...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Vintage 39.80 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Style: Link Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 8*0.67*0.33IN Weight: 39.8 Grams Condition: Vintage And Estate Product ID: 4J1693 Note: P...
18k Gold
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Scheherazade Shiny Crocodile Bag With Diamonds 18K Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Birkin 30 in Rose Scheherazade Shiny Porosus Crocodile with Diamonds • Hardware: 18K White Gold with Original Hermès Diamonds (not aftermarket) • Condition: Pre-owned, excel...
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in New Bleu Jean. The iconic Hermes Blue Jean is finally reintroduced in limited quantity and is gorgeous for year ro...
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
Limited Edition Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1512.3
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Watch Ref. 1512.3 Serial # 250419 008/100. Skeleton movement framed with a Roman numeral chapter ring. This limited edition piece is a must have for a...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$375,000
W 0.37 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
5.34 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite Oval Loose Gem AGL Certified – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra-Fine Rare Brazilian Alexandrite Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents an extraordinary treasure: a 5.34 carat Brazilian Ale...
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona ‘Rubens Barrichello’ 18K Rose Gold Artisans De Geneve
Located in Milano, IT
Artisans de Genève is a renowned independent watchmaking atelier based in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrated for its bespoke customisation and restoration services. Founded in 2005, the...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a black lacquered square face. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s 22mm face Model #SQ 22 2T Size 6 - 6 1/2, flexible
18k Gold
It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
Find authentic Patek Philippe watches, cufflinks, bracelets and more on 1stDibs today.
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.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Celebrate the season with a Patek watch made for enjoying the outdoors.
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These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
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