Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16264 Diamond Bezel Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16264 Serial: K962*** Year: 2001 Model: Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" two-tone 18K yellow gold and stainless steel
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Thunderbird Datejust Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2002 Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case with
Steel
Rolex Vintage Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 36mm 1625
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's Turn-O-Graph wristwatch in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Wristwatch Ref 16253, Aka "Thunderbird". Year 1987
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very rare Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph reference 16253 aka the Thunderbird features
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1961 ROLEX Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold The
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1675
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Navy Blue Dial and Thunderbird Bezel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16250 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k WG/SS Turn-o-graph Watch Thunderbird 16264
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and collectible Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-o-graph "Thunderbird" watch
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 116263
By Rolex
Located in Willow Grove, PA
Brand Rolex Series Datejust Thunderbird 36 Model 116263 Gender Men's Condition Excellent Pre-owned
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Two-Tone Watch, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Ref. 1625 with Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turn-O
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Two-Tone Watch, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1979 Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Ref. 16253 with Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turn-O
Rolex Thunderbird Datejust 14 Karat White Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1625 with 14k White Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel and
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 1625 Black Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1625 Serial: 2701*** Model: Datejust Thunderbird Case Material: Stainless Steel Band
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-o-graph 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial 16263
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 16263 Vintage: Yes Escapement Type: Anchor Movement
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Thunderbird Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Turnograph Datejust Men's Steel Watch 16264 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Thunderbird Datejust Men's Watch 1625
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case and Thunderbird bezel. Silver dial with
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 2-Tone Steel and Gold Thunderbird Datejust 1625
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex 2-Tone Steel & Gold Thunderbird Datejust 1625 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1967 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust Turnograph Thunderbird 16263 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16263 Serial: A304*** Model: Datejust Turn-O Graph Thunderbird Case Material
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Turn-O-Graph Ref. 16263 Steel & Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Feel the prestige in wearing this preowned unisex 36mm Stainless Steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex
Gold, Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA421
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA421B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold 36mm Automatic 1960s RA432
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1960s, the
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold 36mm Automatic 1960s RA432B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1960s, the
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm 1960s Automatic RA421
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA421
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, the "Thunderbird", sporty and versatile, can dress up or
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm 1960s Automatic RA421B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Watch with Thunderbird Bezel from 1971 or 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1625 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Datejust Blue Dial Stainless Steel 116264 B&P
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2006 Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Datejust 116264. This is a great
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex & Tiiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Thunderbird Datejust Watch 1625
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex & Tiiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Thunderbird Datejust Watch 1625 - Automatic winding
Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Turn-o-graph Ref. 16263 Steel and Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch. Featuring a 1 jewel automatic movement, this watch has a
Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Yellow Gold Datejust Turn-O-Graph Bezel, Ref 1625, 1968/69
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust Thunderbird Bezel / Turn-O-Graph
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16253 Champagne Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16253 Serial: 8225*** Model: Datejust Thunderbird Case Material
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
catalogue of 1965 refers to reference 1625 as the DATEJUST, TURN-O-GRAPH. The name Thunderbird Given to
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Thunderbird Turn O Graph DateJust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
1985 Rolex Thunderbird Turn O Graph 18k yellow gold and steel with 18k and steel oyster bracelet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Thunderbird 16263 White Dial 18 Karat Gold and Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16263 Serial: U202*** Model: Datejust Thunderbird Case Material: Stainless Steel
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Men's Datejust Ref 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA317
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1625 Turn-O
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Thunderbird Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1625 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement, acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with yellow gold Thunderbird bezel. Black
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Thunderbird Men's Wristwatch 1625 - 18k Gold & Stainless Leather 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Thunderbird Datejust Model Number: 1625 Dial Color: Gold Year: 1967 Metal
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust WG Thunderbird Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1625
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust with White Gold Turnograph bezel on an original
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16264 Gray Rome Dial Oyster Bracelet U No. Used Men's
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Discover the distinguished elegance of the Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16264, a timepiece that
White Gold
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16264 Blue Dial Roman P Series Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
The Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16264, with its distinguished blue dial and unique bidirectional
White Gold
Rolex Thunderbird 36mm 116264
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph in stainless steel with 18k white gold bezel. Auto w/ sweep
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1967 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1625 with 18k White Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel and
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1974
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1974 Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel Datejust Ref. 1625 14k White Gold and Stainless
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1972 Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel Datejust Ref. 1625 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1967 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1625 with Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 16250 Black Dial Watch, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1979 Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 16250. Stainless Steel case with an 18K White
Rolex stainless Steel Datejust Thunderbird Bezel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16264
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rolex Datejust Model 16264 stainless steel men's automatic wrist watch. Certified pre-owned and
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Turnograph Thunderbird Datejust 16264 Men's SS/WG Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
12:00 Date Feature at 3:00 Labeled "ROLEX / OYSTER PERPETUAL / DATEJUST / SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel and White Gold Datejust Thunderbird Wristwatch Ref 1625
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k white gold Datejust, Ref. 1625, aslo known as the Thunderbird, serial
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 1625 Thunderbird Champagne Steel Gold Automatic 2 Year Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:1625. swiss-automatic. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Rolex Vintage Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two-Tone Watch 1625
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:1625. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Ref. 1625 14 Karat YG and SS Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel Datejust Ref. 1625 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and
ROLEX Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Ref 1625
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Thunderbird Ref 1625 is from the 1950s
18k Gold
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 8340, Brown Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:16264. Rolex Thunderbird in stainless steel with 18k white gold
ROLEX Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Thunderbird is from the 1950's
Gold
Rolex Datejust 2 Tone White Stick Dial Ref. 16263
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird in 18k & stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16264 in Stainless Steel with a White dial 36mm Automatic watch
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in stainless steel with Thunderbird bezel and white Roman numeral dial. Auto w
Stainless Steel, Steel
1961 Seiko Cronos "Sea Horse" J13043 Original Factory Seal New Old Stock
By Seiko
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a legendary 1961 Seiko Cronos Sea Horse in verified New Old Stock (NOS) condition. Discovered in a state of preservation rarely seen in 60-year-old timepieces, this watch sti...
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Adrian METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 25mm...
Gold-filled
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 29.47 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2000 Rolex Submariner Men's Watch 16610 Black Dial Bezel #24693
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2000 Rolex Submariner Watch Model: 16610 Serial: P702253 This classic Rolex Submariner men's watch is set in stainless steel. Black dial with luminescent markers. 40mm case size ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey BAND: Jubilee Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRTIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 Very Good c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 14060
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFERENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition No box or papers ...
Stainless Steel
Baume et Mercier Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Paris, FR
Baume et Mercier lady's wristwatch in 18 kt yellow gold, oval dial mechanical movement. Golden background, applied baton indexes. Winder set with a sapphire cabochon. Flexible bracel...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Omega Watch. Authentic Mens Omega Mechanical 266cal Wristwatch. Omega 1950s
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Band material: Stainless steel Materials: Stainless steel Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Genuine Omega Ref. 2743-1 1950s Mechanical Watch Separate minut...
$3,896
H 1.23 in Dm 1.03 in
1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous unisex Rolex Datejust is from 1981 and reference 6718. The automatic self-winding movement runs smoothly and keeps accurate time. The watch remains in excellent overall...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...
Gold
$7,299
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Custom aftermarket dial. 1 year seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69174...
Steel
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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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