Breitling Superocean 46mm Watch
By Breitling
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Watch Featuring A Black Dial with White Inner Flange
2010s Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Breitling Superocean 46mm Watch
By Breitling
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Breitling Superocean Automatic 46 Watch Featuring A Black Dial with White Inner Flange
Stainless Steel
Breitling Galactic 41 Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch A49350L2/G699-366A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Breitling Galactic 41 Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch A49350L2.G699.366A. This
Breitling Avenger II Seawolf Black Steel Automatic Mens Watch M17331E2/I530-153S
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Breitling Avenger II Seawolf Black Steel Automatic Men's Watch M17331E2/I530-153S. Band
Breitling Super Heritage Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2020161C1A1
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Breitling Super Heritage Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2020161C1A1. This
Breitling Colt Superocean Ref. A17040 Mens Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch
By Breitling
Located in Suwanee, GA
Condition - Original Booklets - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this Certified Pre-Owned
Stainless Steel
$2,245
H 1.54 in W 1.36 in
Breitling Callisto Midsize Unisex Watch, Stainless Steel & 18K Gold - B57046
By Breitling
Located in Suwanee, GA
Savings - 2 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this beautiful Certified Pre-Owned Breitling
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Breitling Chrono-Matic 18K Rose Gold Chronograph Mens Watch R14360
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
. Pre-owned with Breitling box. Limited edition 39/500.
Rose Gold
Breitling Superocean Heritage Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref. 46 a17320
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
inch wrist. Pre-owned with Breitling box and papers dated 2/26/12.
Stainless Steel
$5,924Sale Price|20% Off
Breitling Crosswind Limited Steel White Dial Automatic Watch B44356
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Limited Edition Breitling Crosswind 44mm Steel Chronograph White Dial Automatic Mens
Breitling Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Callistino Wristwatch Ref B52045
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
One Pre-Owned Breitling Callistino B52045 Two Tone Ladies Watch, White Dial with Gold Luminescent
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Breitling Premier 42mm RB0118371G1P2
By Breitling
Located in Surfside, FL
mm case size. With box. Ref RB0118371G1P2. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breitling Super Avenger stainless steel Auto Wristwatch Ref A13370
By Breitling
Located in Surfside, FL
size. Ref A13370. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport Breitling
Stainless Steel, Steel
Breitling Colt Ocean A77380 Stainless Steel White Dial Quartz Watch
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport Breitling Colt Ocean A77380 watch is made out
Breitling Blackbird A44360 in Stainless Steel, Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
chronograph. Ref A44360. Circa 2010's. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport Breitling
Unavailable
Breitling Montbrillant 41mm A36030
By Breitling
Located in Surfside, FL
/ subseconds and chronograph. 41 mm case size. Ref A36030. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned
Stainless Steel
Breitling Galactic h49350 18 Karat Rose Gold White Dial Automatic Watch
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
/ sweep seconds and date. 41 mm case size. With box. Ref h49350. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Breitling
Breitling Blackbird A44360, Certified and Warranty
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. Ref A44360. Circa 2010's. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch
Breitling Colt A77380, Certified and Warranty
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
and date. Ref A77380. Circa: 2000s Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport Breitling
Certified Authentic, Breitling Colt 2580, Silver Dial
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
and date. Ref A77380. Circa: 2000s Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport Breitling
Certified Authentic Breitling Blackbird 5820, White Dial
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. Ref A44360. Circa 2010's. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch
Breitling Duograph Unknown, Color Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
B73321. Completely serviced by Breitling in April 2019. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified
Breitling Colt A77380, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
and date. Ref A77380. Circa: 2000s Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport Breitling
Breitling Colt A77380, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
and date. Ref A77380. Circa: 2000s Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport Breitling
Unavailable
Breitling Colt Stainless Steel Watch A73380
By Breitling
Located in Columbia, MO
Product Details: Estimated Retail: $5,000.00 Condition: Pre Owned Brand: Breitling Collection
Authentic Unisex Breitling Callisto Quartz Date Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand Breitling Model Callisto B57045 Gender Unisex Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz
Men's Breitling Emergency Mission Chronograph A73321 Quartz Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand Breitling Model Emergency Mission A73321 Gender Men's Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss
Authentic Men’s Breitling Hercules Steel Diamond Automatic Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand Breitling Model Hercules A39362 Gender Men's Condition Pre owned Movement Swiss Automatic
Men's Breitling Colt A17035 Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand Breitling Model Colt A17035 Gender Mens Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic
Men's Breitling Superocean Steelfish A17390 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand Breitling Model Superocean Steelfish A17390 Gender Men Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss
Ladies Breitling Galactic 36 C3733012 Automatic Mother of Pearl Dial Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand Breitling Model Galactic 36 C3733012 Gender Ladies' Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss
Breitling Professional B2 Steel Chronograph Black Dial Men Watch A42362
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Breitling B2 Stainless Steel Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch A42362. This
Steel
Breitling Superocean Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch A17360
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Superocean A17360 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Steel
Sold
H 0.75 in W 0.95 in Dm 1.93 in
Breitling Bentley Chronograph Steel Diamonds Chocolate Dial Men's Watch A44362
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Bentley A44362 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Steel
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.87 in Dm 1.74 in
Breitling Chronomat Airborne 44 Steel Silver Dial Men's Watch AB01154G/G786-375A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat AB01154G/G786-375A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Steel
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.63 in Dm 1.23 in
Breitling Sirius Perpetuel Steel Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch B60622
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Sirius B60622 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz
Steel
Breitling Avenger Seawolf Black Steel Quartz Men’s Watch M7339010/BA03-131S Mint
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Avenger Seawolf Limited Edition M7339010/BA03-131S is a beautiful men's
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.44 in W 0.63 in Dm 1.23 in
Breitling Wings Stainless Steel Gold Green Dial Quartz Ladies Watch B67050
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Wings B67050 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.6 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.62 in
Breitling Chronomat 41 Steel Gold Automatic Men's Watch CB014012/G713-378C
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat 41 CB014012/G713-378C is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Gold, Steel
Sold
H 0.6 in W 0.87 in Dm 1.7 in
Breitling Transocean Steel Silver Dial Diamond Bezel Men's Watch AB015253/G724
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Transocean AB015253/G724 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Steel
Sold
H 0.6 in W 1.03 in Dm 1.82 in
Breitling Montbrillant 47 Steel Black Silver Dial Men's Watch A2335121/BA93-445A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Montbrillant A2335121/BA93-445A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Sold
H 0.71 in W 0.95 in Dm 1.86 in
Breitling Chronomat GMT Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch AB041210/BB48-384A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat GMT AB041210/BB48-384A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Aerospace Grey Dial Titanium Quartz Men's Watch F56059
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Aerospace F56059 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz
Sold
H 0.67 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.93 in
Breitling Bentley GMT Light Body Titanium Automatic VB043222/BD69-222S
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Bentley VB043222/BD69-222S is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Breitling Chronomat 44 Airborne Steel Automatic Men's AB01154G/BD13-1FD Mint
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat AB01154G/BD13-1FD is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 15 in W 26 in Dm 46 in
Breitling Montbrillant Legende Steel Black Dial Automatic Men’s Watch A23340
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Montbrillant A23340 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Breitling Bentley Chronograph Blue Dial Steel Automatic Mens Watch A25362 Mint
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Bentley A25362 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.95 in Dm 1.93 in
Breitling Bentley Custom Diamonds Approx 1.7 Carat Automatic Men’s Watch A44362
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Bentley Motors A44362 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.95 in Dm 1.82 in
Breitling Superocean Heritage Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens A1332024-B908-144A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Superocean A1332024-B908-144A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Steel
Breitling Chronomat Blacksteel Fabric Automatic MB0111C3/BE35-253S Preowned B/P
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat MB0111C3/BE35-253S is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Steel
Sold
H 0.67 in W 0.87 in Dm 1.74 in
Breitling Chronomat Slate Grey Dial Steel Automatic Men Watch A1335611/F517-357A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat A1335611/F517-372A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Steel
Breitling Superocean Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch A17340
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Superocean A17340 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Breitling Galactic 44 Silver Dial Day Date Steel Men's Watch A45320B9/G797-375A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
(14499) This pre-owned Breitling Galactic A45320B9-G797-375A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Breitling Superocean Steel Black Dial Date Automatic Men's Watch A17345
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Superocean A17345 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Sold
H 0.36 in W 0.63 in Dm 1.23 in
Breitling Sirius Perpetuel Rare Burgundy Dial Quartz Ladies Watch B62021
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Sirius B62021 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz
Breitling Crosswind Cockpit Steel 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Men’s Watch C49350
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Crosswind C49350 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Breitling Crosswind A44355 MOP Steel Custom Diamonds 20cttw Automatic Mens Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Crosswind A44355 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an
Breitling Chronomat 44 Flying Fish Steel Automatic Mens Watch AB011010/BB08-377A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
(15940) This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat AB011010/BB08-377A is a beautiful men's timepiece that
Breitling Chronomat 44 Flying Fish Steel Automatic Mens Watch AB011010/BB08-377A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
(15940) This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat AB011010/BB08-377A is a beautiful men's timepiece that
Breitling Superocean Stainless Steel Blue Dial Mens Watch A17367D81C1S1
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Superocean wristwatch is in good condition, with only minor scratches on
Breitling Aerospace Titanium Blue Dial Quartz Men's Digital Analog Watch E75362
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Breitling Aerospace Titanium Blue Dial Quartz Men's Watch. The Watch Bezel Shows Minor
Breitling Chronomat GMT Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch AB042011/BB56-375A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Breitling Chronomat 44mm GMT Men's Watch AB042011/BB56-375A. This watch comes with the
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Navitimer Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch A2332212/B635-431A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Breitling Navitimer Men's Watch A2332212/B635-431A. No Original Box and Papers are
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat 44 Steel Black Dial Men's Watch AB011012/B967-375A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat 44 AB011012/B967-375A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
Breitling Windrider Cockpit Stainless Steel MOP Dial Automatic Mens Watch B49350
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Breitling Windrider Cockpit Stainless Steel MOP Dial Automatic Men's Watch B49350. 18k
Breitling Colt Steel Silver Concentric Sticks Dial Quartz Men's Watch A73350
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Colt A73350 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz
Breitling Super Avenger Aeromarine Steel Automatic Mens Watch A1337011/B907-135A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Super Avenger A1337011/B907-135A is a beautiful men's timepiece that is
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$975Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.28 in W 1.38 in
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221
By Concord Watch
Located in San Diego, CA
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221 - Introducing the stunning Men’s Concord Steeplechase watch, a remarkable fusion of stainless steel a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Reference 3517 Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case, Automatic, Self winding movement, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glass C...
Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dial with Gold Baton Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Endurance Pro Breitlight Red Black Dial Quartz Men Watch X82310D91B1S1
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Breitling Endurance Pro Breitlight Men's Watch X82310D91B1S1. It Comes with Original Breitling Warranty Cards. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Black Composite Case with A R...
$56,920
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 116519LN Design and Style Style: Luxury Watch Shape: ...
18k Gold
$4,950
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3005
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Reference number 3005 Brand Cartier Model Ballon Bleu Gender Men's watch/Unisex Movement Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Case Size 36mm Bracelet Material Stainless Steel Steel b...
1960 Montre Mystérieuse style Vacheron Constantin Steel Diamonds Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Gigandet watch called Mystérieuse in the Vacheron Constantin style in chrome steel, ivory dial with large diamond indexes and central plexiglass disc with three integrated diamonds s...
Diamond, Steel
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ceylon Yellow Sapphire GIA certified No Heat and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive! Ceylon – No Heat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring In Platinum. Center of this impressive ring is set with 24.73carats cushion shaped yellow sapphire, GIA Report # 2239206...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph whitegold diamond dial Ref:116519
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into a realm of enchantment with the breathtakingly beautiful white gold Daytona, a timepiece that exudes pure elegance and captures the essence of dreams. This exquisite watch ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Original Dial Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Constellation Chronometer METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: 1950's MOV...
$30,990
H 1.58 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in
New Release Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Bruce Wayne Jubilee Watch 126710
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with the original box and papers. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Condition: New Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Model Number: 126710GRNR Departm...
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Wrist Watch Cal 321
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Case Wrist Watch Cal 321 in Amazing Condition ! Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : Solid 18 ...
18k Gold
$18,398
H 1.58 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Yacht Master 40mm Steel 18K Gold Chocolate Dial Automatic Men Watch 126621
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 126621 Year Manufactured: 2018-Now Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Calibre 3235 ...
Steel
For pilots and others in love with flight, no brand is more closely associated with the world of aviation than Breitling. From the beginning, watchmaker Léon Breitling, who opened his shop in the Swiss Jura Mountains in 1884, was focused on chronographs and their uses in the burgeoning fields of sports, science and industry.
After Léon’s death, in 1914, his son Gaston continued along his father’s trajectory. An early fan of aeronautics, Gaston introduced one of the first wrist-worn chronographs, a welcome upgrade for pilots used to executing complex maneuvers while juggling a pocket watch.
In 1934, Gaston’s son Willy made another leap in the chronograph’s evolution, patenting the first wristwatch with two pushers — one to start and stop elapsed time and one to reset — a feature now taken for granted.
But perhaps the most significant development under Willy’s leadership was the Chronomat watch. Introduced in 1942, it featured a patented rotating slide-rule bezel for making calculations on the fly. This innovation led to the 1952 creation of the brand’s signature timepiece: the Breitling Navitimer.
Designed in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, it was adopted as the official watch of the AOPA in 1959 and remains the world’s most iconic pilot’s watch. Not content to rule just the air, Breitling developed dive watches as well, including the Superocean, released in 1957, and the Transocean, which followed in 1958. The house also took its show on the road, producing dashboard clocks and then watches in partnership with luxury automaker Bentley.
The Navitimer, however, still reigns supreme among pilots everywhere. Given the stature earned by Top Gun since its release — as well as the excitement around Top Gun: Maverick — it's never too late to pick up a vintage Breitling Top Gun Navitimer, displaying the official logo of the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, for yourself or your favorite wingman.
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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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