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Rolex GMT Master II Black Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16713 - 2008
Rolex GMT Master II Black Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16713 - 2008

Rolex GMT Master II Black Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16713 - 2008

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned, in excellent condition, Rolex GMT-Master II ref 16713 from 2008 is becoming more

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

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

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

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

GMT-Master II Style: Luxury, Sport Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manufactured: 2010

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Ceramic Steel White Dial Automatic  Watch 116680
NEW Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Ceramic Steel White Dial Automatic  Watch 116680

NEW Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Ceramic Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 116680

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand new. Comes with an original box and papers included. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Yacht-Master

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 40mm Platinum Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch B&P
Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 40mm Platinum Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch B&P

Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 40mm Platinum Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch B&P

$18,700

H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in L 15.75 in

Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 40mm Platinum Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch B&P

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

NEW 2024 Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 40mm Steel Black Dial Watch 126720VTNR
NEW 2024 Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 40mm Steel Black Dial Watch 126720VTNR

NEW 2024 Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 40mm Steel Black Dial Watch 126720VTNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Department: Men Model Name: Rolex GMT-Master II 126720 Model Number: 126720VTNR Country/Region of Manufacture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

New Rolex GMT-Master II Batgirl Steel Jubilee Black Dial Mens Watch 126710BLNR
New Rolex GMT-Master II Batgirl Steel Jubilee Black Dial Mens Watch 126710BLNR

New Rolex GMT-Master II Batgirl Steel Jubilee Black Dial Mens Watch 126710BLNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Model Information: Model Number: 126710BLNR Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR Mechanical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex GMT Master II Green Hand Steel Mens Watch 116710. Officially certified chronometer automatic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Vintage: No Movement

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Command Bezel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116680
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Command Bezel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116680

Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Command Bezel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116680

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Model: Rolex Yacht-Master 116680 Vintage: No Escapement Type: Anchor Movement: Mechanical (Automatic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 16623
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 16623

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 16623

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Yacht-Master 16623 Model Number: 16623 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16623
Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16623

Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16623

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel 18 Karat Rose Gold White Dial Men's Watch 116681WASO
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel 18 Karat Rose Gold White Dial Men's Watch 116681WASO

Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel 18 Karat Rose Gold White Dial Men's Watch 116681WASO

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Black Dial Black Dial SS/RG Oyster Bracelet 116621
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Black Dial Black Dial SS/RG Oyster Bracelet 116621

Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Black Dial Black Dial SS/RG Oyster Bracelet 116621

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

presented in a robust and masculine 40mm, 904L stainless steel/rose gold case. The Yacht-Master 116621

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex GMT-Master 16713 Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial
Rolex GMT-Master 16713 Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial

Rolex GMT-Master 16713 Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Our company is a premiere distributor of pre-owned and new watches, where we guarantee complete authenticity and corresponding aesthetic to all of our timepieces. The watch is fully ...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

GMT-MASTER Store Display Wall Clock in Stainless Steel & Green Enamel
GMT-MASTER Store Display Wall Clock in Stainless Steel & Green Enamel

GMT-MASTER Store Display Wall Clock in Stainless Steel & Green Enamel

Located in Miami, FL

GMT-Master Store Display Wall Clock. This is a very decorative wall clock depicting the wristwatch

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Aluminum

RolexGMT-Master Pepsi 16700
RolexGMT-Master Pepsi 16700

RolexGMT-Master Pepsi 16700

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stainless steel GMT-Master Pepsi wristwatch. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Glass & Steel Lantern Lights by Lantern Masters, USA 2000's
Pair of Glass & Steel Lantern Lights by Lantern Masters, USA 2000's

Pair of Glass & Steel Lantern Lights by Lantern Masters, USA 2000's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the exquisite Pair of Glass & Steel Lantern Lights by the esteemed Lantern Masters, USA

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

ROLEX Yacht-Master 28MM
ROLEX Yacht-Master 28MM

ROLEX Yacht-Master 28MM

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Basic Information - Brand: Rolex - Model: Yacht-Master - Reference number: 69623 - Movement

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 16623
Rolex Yacht-Master 16623

Rolex Yacht-Master 16623

$16,297

Dm 1.58 in

Rolex Yacht-Master 16623

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A men's Yacht-Master in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Features a white dial with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 40MM 126622
Rolex Yacht-Master 40MM 126622

Rolex Yacht-Master 40MM 126622

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40mm Yacht-Master in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a bright blue dial with a date aperture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens stainless steel GMT-Master II by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a date aperture and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens stainless steel GMT-Master II by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a date aperture and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Master on the Rock (silver)
Master on the Rock (silver)

Lina CondesMaster on the Rock (silver), 2024

Price Upon Request

H 16.25 in W 6.75 in D 8 in

Master on the Rock (silver)

By Lina Condes

Located in New York, NY

created using common industrial stainless steel, fiberglass wood and stone, through which she seeks to

Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 126622
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 126622

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 126622

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40mm Yacht-Master in Oystersteel by Rolex. Features a blue dial with a red ticker and a platinum

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 126720VTNR
Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 126720VTNR

Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 126720VTNR

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A left handed GMT-Master II Sprite by Rolex crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a black dial with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750
Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750

Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Transitional GMT-Master Vintage Men's Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi 1675
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi 1675

Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens 40mm vintage GMT-Master in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a matte black dial, a date

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 16713
Rolex GMT-Master II 16713

Rolex GMT-Master II 16713

$17,753

Dm 1.58 in

Rolex GMT-Master II 16713

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stainless steel and 18k yellow gold GMT-Master II by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 126720VTNR "Sprite" GMT-Master II
Rolex 126720VTNR "Sprite" GMT-Master II

Rolex 126720VTNR "Sprite" GMT-Master II

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR, nicknamed the "Sprite," is a bold reinterpretation of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116713LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116713LN

Rolex GMT-Master II 116713LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A GMT-Master II in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Watch
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Watch

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage stainless steel GMT-Master by Rolex. Featuring a matte black dial with applied hour

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Transitional Pepsi Jubilee Bracelet 16750
Rolex GMT-Master Transitional Pepsi Jubilee Bracelet 16750

Rolex GMT-Master Transitional Pepsi Jubilee Bracelet 16750

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi reference 16750, featuring a bi-directional rotating bezel

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Batgirl 126710BLNR
Rolex GMT-Master II Batgirl 126710BLNR

Rolex GMT-Master II Batgirl 126710BLNR

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A GMT-Master II Batgirl in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with the date and a blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Black Dial
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Black Dial

Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Black Dial

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stainless steel GMT-Master II by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a date aperture as well as a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675

Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage GMT-Master Pepsi in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a matte black gilt dial which over

Category

20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Bruce Wayne Oyster Unworn 2025 126710GRNR
Rolex GMT-Master Bruce Wayne Oyster Unworn 2025 126710GRNR

Rolex GMT-Master Bruce Wayne Oyster Unworn 2025 126710GRNR

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Unworn 2025 GMT-Master II "Bruce Wayne" by Rolex, available now at Watch Centre, London

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare vintage Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675, dating to circa 1978. This remarkable example

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex 126720VTNR "Sprite" GMT-Master II on Jubilee Bracelet Watch
Rolex 126720VTNR "Sprite" GMT-Master II on Jubilee Bracelet Watch

Rolex 126720VTNR "Sprite" GMT-Master II on Jubilee Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Model: GMT-Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch-Resistant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II Reference# 126710GRNR, Complete set, 2025
Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II Reference# 126710GRNR, Complete set, 2025

Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II Reference# 126710GRNR, Complete set, 2025

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR – “Bruce Wayne” Steel GMT with Black & Grey Bezel The Rolex GMT

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 39.5mm
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 39.5mm

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 39.5mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Model: Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co-Axial Master Chronometer Reference: 215.30.40.20.01.001

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II Reference# 126710GRNR, Complete set, 2025
Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II Reference# 126710GRNR, Complete set, 2025

Unworn Rolex GMT-Master II Reference# 126710GRNR, Complete set, 2025

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR is a standout addition to Rolex's GMT lineup, introduced in 2024

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 37 Reference# 268622, Complete set, 2025
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 37 Reference# 268622, Complete set, 2025

Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 37 Reference# 268622, Complete set, 2025

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Yacht-Master 268622-0002 – Rolesium Refinement in a Compact 37mm Case The Rolex Yacht-Master

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126622, Complete set, 2025
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126622, Complete set, 2025

Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126622, Complete set, 2025

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Yacht-Master 126622-0001 – Rolesium Elegance with Rhodium Sunray Dial The Rolex Yacht-Master

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126622, Complete set, 2025
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126622, Complete set, 2025

Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126622, Complete set, 2025

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Yacht-Master 126622-0002 – Blue Sunray Dial in Rolesium A refined nautical-inspired

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Stainless Steel

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Steel Master For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate steel master for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 355 vintage editions and 502 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a steel master may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a steel master has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Omega are consistently popular. Take a look at a steel master featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a steel master, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Steel Master?

The price for a steel master starts at $960 and tops out at $83,516 with these watches, on average, selling for $13,293.

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.

Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.