Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal.
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Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1978 34 mm Preowned Diamond Dial Reference: 1500 18kt yellow gold and stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Winding Watch 16200
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Winding Watch 16200 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Men's Rolex Datejust Steel & Gold 2-Tone Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Datejust Steel & Gold 2-Tone Watch 16013 - Automatic winding, 27 jewels, Quickset, acrylic crystal.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial 16220
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial 16220 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Silver Diamond Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Watch 16233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal.
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 126203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 126203 - Automatic winding, Quickset, Sapphire Crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold President Mens Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinguished Rolex President men's wristwatch is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and features a brilliant diamond-set white dial with Roman numerals and after market diamo...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Men's 36mm Watch Ref. 16220
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This year 2000 Rolex Datejust Ref. 16220 is crafted in stainless steel with a classic 36mm case and distinctive fluted bezel. Presented as brand new old stock, the watch retains exce...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch - Automatic winding, acrylic crystal.
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-Tone Men's or Ladies Watch 78273
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-Tone Men's or Ladies Watch 78273 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Men's White Dial Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Men's White Dial Watch 126334 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Men's Original Rolex Links 17mm in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Original Rolex links 18K Yellow Gold Dimension 17mm Condition new
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal.
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial. 1973. Men's wristwatch, original steel bracelet, plexiglass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
It is full size for the style - slightly over 35mm in diameter without the crown - in between the sizes of a mens Rolex Date & Datejust. It has just finished a true expertly don...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 114270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 114270 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model R...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Factory Diamond Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Factory Diamond Dial Watch 116233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Men's White Stick Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's White Stick Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34 mm 1501 Silver Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in istanbul, TR
Condition Good Seller Notes “for vintage very good” Country of Origin Switzerland Bezel Color Silver Movement Mechanical (Automatic) Indices Baton Indexes Papers No Year Manufactured...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Steel White Sticks Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Comes with the original box but no papers. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona – Reference 116520 Complete Specifications** General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Refe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona John Mayer Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 126508
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona John Mayer Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 126508 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Mens Watch. 41mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: This Rolex stainless steel GMT‑Master II wristwatch offers classic sport‑luxury styling with a robust automatic movement and dual‑time functionality, ideal for freq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, reference # 5500, with silvered dial, baton indexes, powered by automatic self winding movement, worn on wrist with oyster link bracelet ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 1966 Air King Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Automatic 1007
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Air King Model Number: 1007 Specific Year: 1966 Movement: Automatic Warranty: 1 yr Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Rare brown mirror dial Metal Content: Stainl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 116200 Style: Luxury Department: Men Year Manufactured: 2009 Vintage: No Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with an 18K yellow gold bezel.
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona 116523 Tahitian MOP Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 116523 Men's Watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 1675
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 1675 - Automatic winding.
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex GMT - Master II 126710 BLNR Stainless Steel Men's Watch "Batman"
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT - Master II 126710 BLNR Stainless Steel Men's Watch "Batman" - Automatic winding; 31 Jewels.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1600 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA792B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Ref. 1600 Datejust automatic in rare black dial, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in stainless steel with a white gold fluted bezel, the watch has the refined two-metal look collectors strongly associate with classic Rolex styling, while the 36mm case give...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684C
$6,304Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1603 Datejust 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684B
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1603 Datejust 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Ref 1600 Datejust 36mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA792
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Understated classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Ref. 1600 Datejust automatic in rare black dial, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Submariner 116610LV Model Number: 116610LV Movement: Mechanical (Au...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Chronometre Vintage Men's 3260
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 9k Yellow Gold Chronometre Vintage Men's Wristwatch, cream dial with hour markers and roman numerals III, IX & XII, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed 9k yellow gold smooth be...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Lavender Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch 134300
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model number: 134300 Movement: Automatic Case...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual AirKing Stainless Mens Watch Ref. 6480
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6480 is a highly appealing mid-1950s example of classic Rolex design, offering the understated elegance and everyday wearability that have ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex GMT-Master II Steel Batman Ceramic Mens Watch 116710BLNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Watch Details: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116710BLNR Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR V...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 Mens 34mm 1950s Vintage Automatic RA794B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 automatic, c.1957, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 40mm 224270 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Comes with the original box and papers. It may show handling marks due to store handling.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126200 Model Number: 126200 Specifications: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Calibre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 216570 Black Dial with Date
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 216570 Black Dial with Date - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal, dual time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust II Model number: 116334 Movement: Automatic Case material: Steel Condition: New,Brand New without any signs of wear Scope of delivery: Original ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Men's Watch, Stainless Steel
$18,149Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Men's Watch, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Made in 2018, Purchase date 2019 Case Diameter: 42 mm Movement: Automatic Model Nr. 216570 Watchband Material: Stainless Steel Case Mate...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch, Champagne Dial, Swiss Made
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned mint 2023 card, box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 16622
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is fully serviced and functioning properly. 🕰 Rolex Yacht-Master 16622 Brand: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Model Number: 16622 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 126000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 Men's Wristwatch (36mm) 📌 General Overview Bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust II Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold 41mm Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust II Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold 41mm Watch 116333 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
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ROLEX (SWITZERLAND)
Ask anyone, anywhere, to name a luxury watch brand, and the answer will probably be “Rolex.” This 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 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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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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