Tourbillon Watch
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches
Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
Titanium
2010s Wrist Watches
Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Platinum
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches
White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Gold
2010s Modern Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
2010s Wrist Watches
2010s Wrist Watches
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches
20th Century Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Platinum
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
2010s Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Platinum
Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
2010s Wrist Watches
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
Platinum
2010s Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Platinum
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Modern-day timepieces are fashionable and functional. Watches have also migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, watches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, many are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
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