Tiffany & Co Movado Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch, with Movado movement. Made in Switzerland. Serial
Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Movado Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch, with Movado movement. Made in Switzerland. Serial
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference
Rose Gold
$22,798Sale Price|20% Off
L 6.75 in
Tiffany & Co. CH Meylan Platinum Large Step Cut Carre Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Jewels - Swiss Made Weight: 23.7 Grams Condition: Antique watch in excellent overall physical and working
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Watch, 1949
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland / Tiffany & Co. STYLE
14k Gold
$6,800
H 1.34 in W 1.19 in Dm 1.34 in
Tiffany & Co Mathey-Tissot 14k Gold Heavy Art Deco Flared Lug Mens Watch
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A very unusual wrist watch ca' 1940's with exaggerated (flared) lugs. Crafted from 14k solid gold
14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Wrist Watch w Box
By Movado
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this rarely found vintage 14 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. Wrist Watch circa 1945 with
14k Gold, Gold
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1940s 18k rose gold
18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Tiffany & Co. Retro Lapel Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Tiffany Retro 1940's lapel watch in 14 karat yellow gold weighing 7.3 dwt.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1940's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
14k Gold
Retro Tiffany 14K Gold Citrine Diamond Ladies Watch
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful watch is from the Tiffany studios with a Movado factory 17 jewel movement. Case
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold
H 1.46 in W 1.19 in
1940 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Midsize Tiffany & Co. Signed Watch, Ref. 590
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Midsize Tiffany & Co. Signed Watch, Ref. 590 - 18K Gold Pleasing
18k Gold
Mens Ladies Tiffany & Co. Wrist Watch Quartz Green Leather Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Ladies Tiffany & Co. Wrist Watch Quartz Green Leather Band Keeps Perfect Time Keeps Perfect
Tiffany & Co. Manual Wind yellow gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co solid 14k yellow gold open face high grade pocket watch. Pristine dial, simple
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a domed cushion watch face and case featuring a glass window, gold hands, and dot motif
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Tiffany & Co lady's 14k yellow gold manual-wind bracelet watch with a 17-jewel Concord movement
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square rose gold watch face and case featuring a glass window, sleek blue hands, and
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1941 Tiffany & Co. Green Tourmaline Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Watch bracelet centers a domed rectangular cushion case Face is white with antique style gold
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum
VINTAGE OMEGA TIFFANY & CO. CHRONOMETRE 14K REF. # 2364 1940's
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Here is a fantastic piece of Omega history from 1940's, One of the first Chronometers with ref
14k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE 1940's Chronograph ref #130 sold by Tiffany & CO
By Patek Philippe
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
the dial signed "TIFFANY & Co". This is a particularly special timepiece because it comes with archive
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lady's Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. lady's 14k yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1940s, features a diamond bezel and ruby-set
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Patek Philippe Top Hat Wrist Watch Ref 1450 Signed Dial
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Hat wrist watch originally sold by Tiffany & Co in the 1940's. The watch is all original except for
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.79 in D 0.2 in L 1.15 in
Rare 1942 Solid Rose Gold Patek Philippe & Tiffany & Co. Men's Watch & Paperwork
By Patek Philippe
Located in GB
gold men’s Patek Phillipe wristwatch signed by Tiffany & Co. who were the retailers and accompanied by
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co wristwatch has been meticulously restored. Ref:1432, Case No
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1947. With
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Palladium Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co. circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines palladium rectangular wristwatch, circa 1940s, with diamond dial, retailed by Tiffany & Co
IWC Rose Gold Oversized Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1945
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
. Schaffhausen, Tiffany & Co Inside case: 1214171 18k 750 IWC 149 Movement: International Watch Co Swiss
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
, case 613515, retailed by Tiffany & Co, Cal. 9 90 manual-wind movement, 18 jewels, silvered dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Tiffany & Company Diamond Ruby Red Enamel 18KYG Pendant Brooch Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A luxurious 1940s Tiffany & Co. pendant brooch watch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and adorned
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co open face platinum and diamond pocket watch circa 1940 made for Tiffany by Agassiz
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Movado 1940s Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Movado for Tiffany & Company Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. X 8 M.M. Thick 14k Yellow Gold
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1940
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Length: 28mm Width: 15mm Bracelet width at case: 9.6mm Case thickness: 9.5mm Dial: Tiffany & Co
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Ruby & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Ruby & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Watch Bracelet. In working order, this 17 jewel
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Watch Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Face Wristwatch, 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 1940's Tiffany and company 14K Gold Watch and band. 17 Jewel adjusted 2 positions. Watch is
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company 1940s Retro Ladies Gold and Gem Set Bracelet Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Tiffany & Company Ladies Bracelet Watch, The 14K Yellow Gold watch portion measures 1
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. by International Watch Co. Gold Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company / For Tiffany & Co. New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Round
Hamilton for Tiffany & Co Dresswatch, 14K Yellow Gold, Cal 982 Mmt, Year 1941.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage art deco Hamilton for Tiffany & Co., features a case of 22mm across, 39mm lug to lug
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1940s Yellow Gold and Gem Set Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Movado for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 X 14 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Pink Gold Link Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 14k pink and green gold 1935 to 1940 Tiffany & Co watch with original International
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
case: Hamilton Watch Co 14k solid gold Lancaster PA 1152347 All of our pre-owned watches have been
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs Retailed by Tiffany
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines `4k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with hooded lugs, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stainless Steel Concord retailed by Tiffany & Co postwar 1940's.
By Concord Watch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Concord retailed by Tiffany & Co postwar 1940's. Stainless steel 32 X 40 mm screw back case with
Stainless Steel
Silver Vintage Enamel Pendant Watch by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Here we have an absolutely stunning and rare vintage turquoise blue and black enamel pendant watch
Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Movado 14K Yellow Gold fancy split lugs c.1940's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co Movado 14K yellow gold fancy split lugs rectangular case circa 1940's silver satin
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lady's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Watch circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage lady’s Tiffany & Co. 14K YG dress watch circa 1940’s. Beautiful design model with small
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1943
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co 14k yellow gold rectangular dress model wristwatch, circa 1943. 23 x 38mm case with
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO Rectangular Dress Wristwatch Movement by IWC
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co. rectangular wristwatch with large lobed lugs with movement by IWC. 22 X 38mm Cress
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lady's Platinum Gold Diamond Amethyst Bracelet Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A platinum on gold, diamond and amethyst watch bracelet by Tiffany & Co, with 17 jewelled Swiss
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Sold
H 7.88 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in L 0.28 in
Rare Tiffany & Co. Chronograph Telemeter Stainless Steel Aviation Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New york, NY
1940s Tiffany Chronograph Telemeter During this timeframe, Tiffany has been associated with
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Day-date-month "Triple Calendar" T243449 Watch 14k Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. Day-Date-Month "Triple Calendar" in 14k yellow gold on leather strap. Made by Movado
Yellow Gold
MOVADO Yellow Gold Top Hat Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1950s
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co 14k yellow gold Top Hat model, movement and case by Movado, glossy black dial with
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
signed Tiffany & Co, circa 1940.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY Retro Open Flower Watch Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Tiffany & Co. open gold flower clip, containing a watch. An unusual collectible Tiffany
14k Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique engagement ring features a luminous old mine-cut diamond set within an in...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Money Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Money Clip Metal: 925 sterling silver Measurements: 1.25" x 1.10" Total Weight: 17 Grams Stamped: "925" "Tiffany & Co." "Elsa P...
Sterling Silver
Real Solid 14k Yellow Gold Rope Bracelet Chain Diamond Cut Women Tennis Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Classic Women's Real Solid 14K Yellow Gold Rope Bracelet. This genuine gold rope chain is 7 inches in length, approx. 0.50 grams in weight and 0.9mm wide. This gold rope bracelet is...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Case Diameter: 24 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Off-white Dial The sale includes a Cartier watch box a...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Diamond Ruby Gold Ladies Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Tiffany & CO 14k gold watch, with fabric band and non gold buckle. Case measures 13mm excl crown x 41mm. Band is 6.5" long. Case decorated with diamonds and rubies. Gruen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion. Boasting an impressi...
Diamond, Platinum
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial: champagne Serial # H615XXX No box or papers. Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Ladies Watch. Vintage Bulgari BVLGARI B Zero 1 BZ 22 S Bangle Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Band Material: Stainless steel Materials: Stainless steel Power: Battery Readout: Analog Genuine Bulgari Ladies Watch B.Zero1 BZ 22 S Bangle Watch.
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Longines Materials: Platinum Weight: 16.1 Grams Measurement: 6" x 1/2" Gemstones: Diamonds Hallmarks: 10% irid plat A Longines watch from Art Deco era, made of platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies. Signed by Pierre Piccard Circa 1940s Size 6 inches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds. Case and strap are studded with diamonds throughout. Manual wind movement. Very good condition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag with long gilt chain and center cut front skin. Great size which allows chain to be doubled. Faille lined, 6.75" x 5.5" high x 3". Cha...
2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cornely embroidered runway coat made of wool and silk with shearling collar and fox fur hem designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on fall 2015 runway. This coat is the actual piec...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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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The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
The black-and-white Rolex Daytona is arguably the most famous panda-style watch.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.