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Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl

Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Miami, FL

important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he worked there as part of the

Category

1970s Swiss Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...

GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Tourmaline
GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Tourmaline

GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Tourmaline

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Miami, FL

award winning prizes. He made important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he

Category

1960s Swiss Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow G...

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's
Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

only seen a couple of these models and even Patek Philippe made a few examples using the Movado Patent

Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch

$5,858

H 1.86 in W 1.46 in Dm 1.46 in L 1.82 in

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

two tone silver for Eterna by Stern Freres, the company that purchased Patek Philippe out of

Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Marvin 14k Rose Gold circa 1940's Wrist Watch
Marvin 14k Rose Gold circa 1940's Wrist Watch

Marvin 14k Rose Gold circa 1940's Wrist Watch

By Marvin

Located in Wailea, HI

the greats like Patek Philippe in innovation and style.Fully serviced and running strong, this

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gay Freres 18K Woven Yellow Gold Long Chain Transformable Love Necklace, France
Gay Freres 18K Woven Yellow Gold Long Chain Transformable Love Necklace, France

Gay Freres 18K Woven Yellow Gold Long Chain Transformable Love Necklace, France

By Gay Freres

Located in New York, NY

excellent reputation for the quality of their work producing pieces for Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron

Category

20th Century French Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Franck Muller Double Dial Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
Franck Muller Double Dial Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

Franck Muller Double Dial Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in New Orleans, LA

brands like Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. This groundbreaking innovation paved the way for the

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Platinum

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's
Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

service by our finest watchmaker. We have only seen a couple of these models and even Patek Philippe made

Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

1950's. It is fitted with the Balance Wheel invented by Elgin, which was used afterwards by Patek

Category

1950s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch
Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch

Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

brands, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet. This piece is entirely hand constructed in

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Platinum

Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain
Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain

Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain

By C.H. Meylan

Located in New York, NY

of fine watchmaking, connected with Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Audemers Piguet, H. Moser

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.

$3,808

H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in

Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek Philippe of Geneva. This clock comes with our two year

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

$3,905

H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

, LeCoultre & Cie. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek Philippe of Geneva. This clock comes with

Category

1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

$3,240

H 7.49 in W 6.5 in D 1.58 in

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

. From 1902 and for the next 30 years, LeCoultre & Cie. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Shreve & Co Jade Carriage Clock with Exposed Escapement Sterling Hardware 1915
Shreve & Co Jade Carriage Clock with Exposed Escapement Sterling Hardware 1915

Shreve & Co Jade Carriage Clock with Exposed Escapement Sterling Hardware 1915

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

brands, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet. This piece is entirely hand constructed in

Category

1910s Swiss Victorian Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Jade, Silver

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

Wheel that was patented by Elgin. It was so exceptional that Patek Philippe was licensed to use it their

Category

1950s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique
Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique

Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique

By Bulgari

Located in Antwerp, BE

Patek Philippe Nautilus Designer and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Designer ! The Bvlgari Tubogas watch is

Category

20th Century Italian Artisan Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece
Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece

Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece

$4,265

H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in

Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

. From 1902 and for the next 30 years, LeCoultre & Cie. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Brass

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

with Elgin's legendary Balance Wheel which was so advanced that even Patek Philippe used it in their

Category

1950s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Onyx Dial Manual 31m
Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Onyx Dial Manual 31m

Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Onyx Dial Manual 31m

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

watchmakers in the world, a true peer to Patek Philippe at the highest level of Geneva manufacturing. This

Category

1970s Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Omega x Gilbert Albert Frisson D'or Model 7148 Watch
Rare Vintage Omega x Gilbert Albert Frisson D'or Model 7148 Watch

Rare Vintage Omega x Gilbert Albert Frisson D'or Model 7148 Watch

By Gilbert Albert

Located in New York, NY

, without artifice, without distortion. After redefining case design at Patek Philippe, he carried that same

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chronographe Dubois et fils DBF001-03
Chronographe Dubois et fils DBF001-03

Chronographe Dubois et fils DBF001-03

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

. Over the years, the company has supplied renowned brands such as Patek Philippe, Eberhard, Heuer

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century
Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

most of the movement blanks for Patek Philippe of Geneva. The brand has hundreds of inventions and

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Tiffany & Co Soleste 2.08 CTW Round Diamond Halo Ring F/VVS1 Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste 2.08 CTW Round Diamond Halo Ring F/VVS1 Platinum

Tiffany & Co Soleste 2.08 CTW Round Diamond Halo Ring F/VVS1 Platinum

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste diamond ring showcases timeless elegance paired with exceptional craftsmanship. At its center sits a stunning round brilliant-cut diamond, su...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald & Diamond
TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald & Diamond

TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald & Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

artistic director until 1980. He also made some design for others firms like Gubelin and Patek Philippe. As

Category

1970s Swiss Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

. The Swiss paid licensing fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe

Category

1950s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s

Category

1940s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology

Category

1920s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology

Category

1940s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial  Articulated Lugs
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial  Articulated Lugs

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s

Category

1940s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology

Category

1940s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa
Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa

Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s

Category

1950s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926

Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

. The Swiss paid licensing fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe

Category

1920s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

White Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology

Category

1940s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s

Category

1930s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology

Category

1920s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology

Category

1950s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908
Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908

Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s

Category

Early 1900s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

. The Swiss paid licensing fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe

Category

1960s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

. The Swiss paid licensing fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe

Category

1960s American Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s

Category

1940s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s

Category

1920s American Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Gold-filled

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Patek Philippe Used For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate patek philippe used for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2950 vintage or 1625 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a patek philippe used from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any patek philippe used from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 354 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a patek philippe used for sale for men should be easy, but there are 1887 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Patek Philippe Used?

The price for a patek philippe used starts at $98 and tops out at $977,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $15,815.

Patek Philippe for sale on 1stDibs

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.)

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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.

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