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Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color with Diamond Dial 69174
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color with Diamond Dial 69174

Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color with Diamond Dial 69174

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color String Diamond Accent Dia Deployment buckle 69174 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced an...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial
Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial

Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches,...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Watch B&P
Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Watch B&P

Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Watch B&P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711
Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711

Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The original box and papers are included. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO Model Number: 126710BLRO Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Origin: Made in Switzerland St...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126715CHNR Model Number: 126715CHNR Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: No Y...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P

Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Comes with an original box and paper. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 16710 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex G...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN
Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN

Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Stainless steel oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model number: 116710LN (GMT-Master II black bezel) Movement: Automatic Case material...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 3...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Sub-Category Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126334 Model Number: 126334 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Origin: Made in Switzerland Style: Luxury Dial: Color: Black Di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Sea-Dweller Model Number: 126660-0002 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

The watch is in nearly new condition and is still fitted with a Flawless Original Black Dial. Our Finest Rolex Trained Master Watchmaker has just finished a Factory Quality Service o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel
Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel

Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16013  Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch
Rolex Datejust 16013  Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch

Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274
Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274

Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies 31mm Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch
Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch

Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Yellow gold case with fluted bezel ( 34 mm diameter). Champagne Sigma dial. Genuine Rolex black strap with Rolex tang buckle.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel
Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel

Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Custom Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSION...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch
Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch

Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

An extremely unique Rolex speckled gold and black dial 33mm Precision model watch in 18k gold.

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126618LB
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126618LB

Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126618LB

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn Rolex Submariner 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 126618LNBKSO.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Authentic Genuine Original Cartier Dial - Silver Dial w. Black Roman Numerals
Authentic Genuine Original Cartier Dial - Silver Dial w. Black Roman Numerals

Authentic Genuine Original Cartier Dial - Silver Dial w. Black Roman Numerals

By Rolex

Located in Sugar Land, TX

Details: Silver Face Dial Black Roman Numerals with hour markers Date display at 3 o'clock Circle Dial Approximate Diameter - 23mm **Pre-owned & great condition If you have any q...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

It is designed with a Patrizzi black dial and includes three sub-dials: a small seconds hand at the 6 o'clock position, a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, and a 12-hour counter at 9 o...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Black Dial 232.30.46.51.01.003 Stainless Box Paper
OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Black Dial 232.30.46.51.01.003 Stainless Box Paper

OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Black Dial 232.30.46.51.01.003 Stainless Box Paper

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 232.30.46.51.01.003 Year: 2014 Model: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: B...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Milgauss 116400
Rolex Milgauss 116400

Rolex Milgauss 116400

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40mm Milgauss crafted in stainless steel from Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour markers and an orange second hand shaped like a lightning bolt.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss 116400
Rolex Milgauss 116400

Rolex Milgauss 116400

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40mm Milgauss crafted in stainless steel from Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour markers and an orange second hand shaped like a lightning bolt.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Authentic Genuine Original Cartier White Dial w/ Black Roman Numerals with Date
Authentic Genuine Original Cartier White Dial w/ Black Roman Numerals with Date

Authentic Genuine Original Cartier White Dial w/ Black Roman Numerals with Date

By Rolex

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Dial Color: White Black Roman Numeral hour markers Date Display at 3 o’clock Diameter: 23mm **PRE-OWNED - great condition If you have any questions regarding t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Submariner Date in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial, a date aperture and a uni-directional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II 216570
Rolex Explorer II 216570

Rolex Explorer II 216570

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 42mm Explorer II in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a date display, an orange 24-hour hand and a fixed steel bezel with an engraved 24-hour ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270
Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270

Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm Explorer crafted in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied Arabic numbers and a smooth fixed bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270
Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270

Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens 36mm Explorer wristwatch in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied arabic numbers and a fixed smooth bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm 126333
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126333

Rolex Datejust 41mm 126333

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A steel and gold 41mm mens Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers and a smooth yellow gold bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270
Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270

Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens 36mm Explorer in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied arabic numbers smooth steel bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Submariner Date in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial, a date aperture and a uni-directional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN

Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An unworn 41mm Submariner Date in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial, complemented by a black ceramic uni-directional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations coated in p...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II 216570
Rolex Explorer II 216570

Rolex Explorer II 216570

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A men's Explorer II wristwatch in Oystersteel by Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture, an orange 24-hour hand and a fixed stainless steel bezel fea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 16610
Rolex Submariner Date 16610

Rolex Submariner Date 16610

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A men's 40mm Submariner Date in Oyster steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a unidirectional rotating bezel and a black 60-minute graduation bezel insert.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40mm Submariner Date in steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a unidirectional rotating bezel and a black 60-minute graduation bezel insert.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40mm Sea-Dweller crafted in steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a date indicator and a black unidirectional rotatable bezel set with 60 minute graduat...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Air-King 116900
Rolex Air-King 116900

Rolex Air-King 116900

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens 40mm Air-King in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a distinctive black dial with a smooth fixed stainless steel bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II 126303
Rolex Datejust II 126303

Rolex Datejust II 126303

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A men's 41mm Datejust in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Features a black dial with yellow gold applied hour markers with a date aperture at 3 o'clock and a smooth yellow g...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller 126603
Rolex Sea-Dweller 126603

Rolex Sea-Dweller 126603

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 43mm Sea-Dweller in Oystersteel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers and a ceramic unidirectional rotatable bezel that has 60-minute graduatio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Black Dial For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rolex black dial you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 714 vintage or 607 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rolex black dial from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a rolex black dial featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex black dial, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Rolex Black Dial?

On average, a rolex black dial at 1stDibs sells for $9,996, while they’re typically $1,900 on the low end and $165,630 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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