Patek Philippe Gondolo Watch in 18K White Gold, 1970s
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
We’re thrilled to offer this elegant and distinctive Patek Philippe Ref. 3571 in solid 18k white
White Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 4973G Gondolo 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch In Stock
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe 4973G Gondolo 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch Brand: Patek Philippe MPN
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,995
W 1.05 in L 1.26 in
1963 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Gold Gondolo Watch - Rare Unworn
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1963 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Gold Gondolo Watch - Rare Unworn New Old Stock with
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo, Automatic, Ref. 3942, 18 Karat Gold, Full Set
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
This Patek Philippe watch is a prime example of the luxury and precision one would expect from one
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Openface Pocket Watch ‘Chronometro Gondolo’, Circa 1900s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Braintree, GB
An important and highly collectible Patek Philippe & Cie openface pocket watch from the celebrated
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Automatic Diamond Set Gondolo Ladies Wristwatch Ref 4825
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning ladies Patek Philipe 18k white gold diamond set Gondolo wristwatch. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Gondolo Engraved mechanical Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
, ap. 66.4 dwts. gross. Length 7 3/16 inches. With paperwork. Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 5014
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Classic Patek Philippe Gondolo 5014 watch is made out of white gold on a
White Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 5024-1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Classic Patek Philippe Gondolo 5024-1 watch is
White Gold
Unavailable
Patek Philippe Gondolo 30mm 5109
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
preowned Dress Patek Philippe Gondolo 5109 watch on a Black Crocodile strap with a 18k rose gold tang
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo White Gold Manual Wristwatch with Subseconds Ref 5014
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
. Ref 5014. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Gondolo 5014
White Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 5030G White Gold w/ a Silver dial 33.5mm Automatic watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Gondolo 5030G watch is made out of
White Gold, Silver
Patek Philippe Gondolo 8 Day Power Reserve Gold Blue Dial Men's Watch 5200g
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Gondolo Men's Watch Model Number: 5200G-001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
White Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo Gemma N 18k White Gold with Diamond Paved Case
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
2014. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Gondolo Gemma 4981G
White Gold
Unavailable
Dm 0.99 in L 1.19 in
Patek Philippe Gondolo 3819/002 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Unworn Full Set
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Gondolo Pavé Bezel and Bracelet Link Référence n°3819/002 Very rare item in this
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Patek Phillipe Gondolo Mechanical Platinum Black Leather Band Men's Watch 5098P
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Phillipe Gondolo Men's Watch Model Number: 5098P-001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with
Platinum
Patek Phillipe Gondolo 18 Karat White Gold & Pave Diamond Lady's Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Phillipe Gondolo Lady's Watch Model Number: 4875/1G 100% Authentic Pre-owned Comes with
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Gondolo Wristwatch Ref 5009
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
This Fine Yellow Gondolo Patek Philippe Gondolo watch with Ref.5009. Made in the 1990s. It large
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 5109R-001 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rose gold Gondolo by Patek Philippe. Features a rose dial with Arabic numbers and small seconds
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo Diamond Set Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies Patek Philippe Gondolo crafted in white gold. Featuring a distinctive guilloche mother of
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 5111G-001 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens 30mm Gondolo wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Features a distinctive silver dial with applied
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch for Gondolo & Labouriau
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch for Gondolo & Labouriau - Manual winding. 18k
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch for Gondolo & Labouriau
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch for Gondolo & Labouriau - Manual winding. 18k
Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario Watch 5135P-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
The Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario, reference number 5135P-001, is a member of the renowned
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Gondolo 4824 ladies 4824 watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3040 MODEL NUMBER 4824 CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Ladies AGE 2000's CASE DIAMETER 23 mm CASE SIZE 23mm by 29mm BOX & PAPERS Xupes Presentation Pouch MOVEME...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch made for retailer Gondolo
Patek Philippe Gondolo White Gold Watch 5024G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
The elegant Gondolo 5024G-001 watch from Patek Philippe displays an 18K white gold rectangular Art
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe 5124J 18k Yellow Gold Gondolo Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Patek Philippe MPN: 5124J Model: Patek Philippe Gondolo Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18ct Rose Gold Gondolo Pocket Watch 1903
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch, C1903 Dial: The
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Gondolo Wrist Watch, Ref. 3842R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pre-owned Patek Philippe Gondolo wristwatch (ref. 3842R), featuring a manual-winding movement
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 5135 Gondolo Moonphase 18K Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe 5135 G 18K White Gold Men's Watch with Certificate Brand/Designer: Patek Philippe
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 5135G Gondolo Annual Calendar Watch Box & Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
5135 Patek Philippe 5135 Ref. 5135G-001, Gondolo Calendario Philippe Gondolo 5135G-001 watch has
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Platinum Gondolo 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: 32mm square case, platinum smooth bezel Dial: silver arabic Band: leather Reference #: 509P0 Serial #: 3708xxx/4438xxx Comes complete ...
Platinum, Silver
Patek Philippe Platinum Chronometro Gondolo Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding
Platinum
Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario 5135P-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A platinum 38mm Gondolo Calendario by Patek Philippe. Features an anthracite grey dial with a
Platinum
Patek Philippe Gondolo Yellow Gold 5009J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 25.5 mm yellow gold Gondolo by Patek Philippe, with a silver dial featuring a small seconds
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo Men's Platinum & Rose Gold Watch 5111 PR
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Gondolo Men's Platinum & Rose Gold Watch 5111 PR - Manual winding. Gondolo. Two
Patek Philippe & Co. Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5124J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5124J - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold
Patek Philippe & Co. Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5124J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5124J - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo Annular Men's 18k White Gold Watch 5135G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Gondolo Annular Men's 18k White Gold Watch 5135G - Automatic winding. 18k White gold
White Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo Annular Men's 18k White Gold Watch 5135G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Gondolo Annular Men's 18k White Gold Watch 5135G - Automatic winding. 18k White gold
White Gold
Patek Philippe & Co. Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5109-P (5109P )
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5109-P (5109P ) - Manual winding. Platinum case
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Imperial Russian Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinarily rare Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch by Patek Philippe of Geneva boasts a
18k Gold
Patek Philippe. A Gondolo Rose Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Patek Philippe 18ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch, C1900s. Dial: A
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding. Gondolo
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Automatic Gondolo Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Watch MPN : 5024 Material:18K Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Gondolo Open Face Manual Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Huge 18k
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding
Patek Philippe Gondolo Men's Yellow Gold Watch 5111PR, 'or 5111 PR'
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Gondolo Men's Yellow Gold Watch 5111PR (or 5111 PR ) - Manual winding. Two-tone
Patek Philippe Rare Yellow Gold Chronometro Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Chonometro Gondolo open face pocket watch, serial number 168824
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P 'or 5098P'
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P 'or 5098P'
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P 'or 5098P'
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Huge 18k
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Huge 18k
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Relojoeiros Gondolo Open Face Manual Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Relojoeiros Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Huge
Gold, 18k Gold
c. 1910 Patek Philippe Vintage Unisex Chronometro Gondolo Fancy Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? c. 1910 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Ladies Unisex Chronometro Gondolo Fancy Dial
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 5124J 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch with Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck, NY
Patek Philippe Gondolo 5124J-001 Mens Watch. 33mm 18K yellow gold case. Silver dial with gold hands
Yellow Gold
Rare Patek Philippe Gondolo Large Rose Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch C1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe Gondolo. A Rare Large Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Millennium Gondolo 10-Day Power Reserve Watch 5100R-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Philippe Gondolo 10-Day Power Reserve Men's Watch 5100R-001 is one of the 750 18k rose gold pieces that
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
dial with black Arabic numerals. Black Patek Philippe strap band and platinum buckle. Pre-owned with
Platinum
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Gondolo Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Gondolo Men's Yellow Gold Watch 5111J (or 5111-J) - Manual winding. 18k yellow
Yellow Gold
$2,075Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42 (more like a size 41)
Chanel 2023-2024 Women's Black Leather CC Chain Short Boots Size 42
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The most Exceptional Perfect Stunning Authentic Leather Chanel boots from the Season 2023-2024. Hard to find. These Chanel CC Chain Short Boots are a striking example of the House’s ...
Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 1950’s solid 18k yellow gold Omega manual wind. Florentine bezel. Omega dial refinished and custom colored in a bright ice blue. 18k yellow gold Length: 37.36mm Width: 34mm Ban...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold Cellissima 26mm Dial Diamond Bezel 6671 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold Cellissima 26mm Dial Diamond Bezel 6671 Watch – a masterpiece that seamlessly fuses elegance and precision. This exquisite timepiece showcases a luxuriou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Day-Date Rose Gold 40mm Olive green with box and papers
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
*We can have it new or second hand You can request more info* Prices will vary- Instantly recognizable, its unique design has forged its identity. At its launch, the Day-Date was t...
Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Charms" large Diamond and Rose Gold Wrist Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Van Cleef & Arples "Charms" Collection Wrist Watch, 32 M.M 18k Rose Gold 2 Piece water resistant case, 3 Row Diamonds Bezel totaling 2 Carats with dangling Diamond set Alh...
Diamond, 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 ...
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Excellent Condition Length: 6.5 inch Dial Width: 0.82 inch Weight: 32.6 grams
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
$8,500
Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Piaget Ref. 9706 A6 24mm Jade Dial Diamond Emerald 18K Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless treasure from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking, this Piaget ladies’ bracelet watch from the 1970s, crafted in 18K yellow gold, the piece features a richly textured wove...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold
Piaget Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This elegant Piaget quartz wristwatch is a refined example of the maison’s mastery of minimalist luxury and gold craftsmanship. The watch features a square yellow gold case with fin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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