Benrus Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch all Original
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Benrus
Steel
Benrus Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch all Original
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
Steel
Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds
By Benrus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and distinctly feminine, this vintage Benrus bracelet watch is crafted in warm 14K rose
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Benrus Vintage Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Benrus
Located in New York, NY
*Brand: Benrus -Case Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold -Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel -Style
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap
By Benrus
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this neat post WWII Benrus Military BH-11 Style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In case size 31.5mm
Stainless Steel
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century All Original Watch, 1950's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
Gold-filled
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Benrus 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Dress Watch with Factory Original Dial 1950's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
14k Gold
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape with Original Dial and Bracelet
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA
Gold-filled
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Shape circa 1940's with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Gold
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Automatic with Original Patinated Dial 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA
Gold-filled
$5,750
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in
Ben Shahn, Silkscreen with Old Testament Psalm 57 Signed/N + provenance letter
By Ben Shahn
Located in New York, NY
Benrus Watch Corporation to his good friends to welcome in the year 1967. (Shown here is a copy of the
Pencil, Screen
Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
embossed with the word Sovereign, milled band with concealed catch, dial signed Benrus diameter 1.40
Gold
Benrus Classic Wristwatch Reference W4008
By Benrus
Located in Surfside, FL
Benrus with gold filled case on leather strap. With subseconds. Subsidary seconds. Day of the week
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Benrus Classic Manual Wristwatch Reference W4751
By Benrus
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Ladies Benrus manual wind leather band with two piece clasp. Certified pre-owned. Manual
10k Gold
Unavailable
Vintage Benrus Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Benrus Ref. 3061 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel
Benrus 14 Karat R/G Retro Wristwatch
By Benrus
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Benrus 14kt Rose Gold Retro Wristwatch with Bracelet Strap. Ruby= 4 Faceted Diamond= 2 Single Cut
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Benrus Stainless Steel Divers Watch, 1970s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Vintage Benrus Divers Watch. Base Metal & Stainless Steel case, that measures in at 37mm
Vintage Benrus Chrome and Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Benrus Chrome and Stainless Steel Benrus with Original Bronze Dial with White
Benrus Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An unusual, pristine, and beautiful design man’s vintage Benrus diver’s model circa 1960’s
Stainless Steel
Vintage Benrus Wrist Alarm Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Benrus Wrist Alarm Ref. 3021 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Benrus Cocktail Watch
By Benrus
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful petite 1940's mechanical ladies cocktail watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with the silvered dial is lightly w...
14k Gold, White Gold
Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33
By Benrus
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33 Model #FY33 Movement #1525.1526
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Benrus Yellow Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Benrus DN2F Yellow Gold Plated watch with Original Silver Linen Textured Dial with
Vintage Benrus Divers Base Metal and Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Vintage Benrus Divers Watch. Base Metal & Stainless Steel case, that measures in at 37mm
Vintage Benrus Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band
By Benrus
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Manual movement # 900-181. Case # 322195. Weight: 24.3 grams. Does not include the original box or papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchas...
Gold-filled
Vintage Benrus 10k Rose Gold-Filled Rectangle Watch with Black Leather Band
By Benrus
Located in Van Nuys, CA
unique patina. Includes black markers and hands. Labeled: "BENRUS / SHOCKPROOF". Dimensions: 24 x 16 mm
Gold-filled
Art Deco 10k White Gold Filled Ladies Benrus Bracelet Watch, circa 1940
By Benrus
Located in Westward ho, GB
. It’s 10k white gold filled throughout (both the bracelet arms have BENRUS 1/10 10K G.F. stamped on the
Gold-filled, White Gold
Benrus stainless steel Dato Autavia manual wind wristwatch Ref 73463, circa 1974
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very interesting Benrus manual wind “poor man’s Dato Autavia model same 73463 case reference # as
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 Jewels with Hidden Lug
By Benrus
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this gold plated Art Deco watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 jewels with hidden
Gold Plate
1940s Art Deco 'BENRUS WATCH TIME" Neon Clock. Glo-dial
By Glo Dial Clock Sales Co., Benrus
Located in Buffalo, NY
1940s Art Deco 'BENRUS WATCH TIME" Neon Clock. Glo-dial . Original unmolested condition,,original
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Wrist Watch's / HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, original dials , serviced
By Benrus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Wrist Watch's including HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, Selling separately, PRICED PER WATCH. All
Gold Plate
1930s Ladies Art Deco White 14-Karat Gold Enamel Wrist Watch
By Benrus
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful Art Deco enamel two-tone ladies watch with a mesh band made by Benrus, a Swiss manual
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Steel
Vintage Benrus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch Ref AR15
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: mechanical wind 17 jewels Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: square 36.4mm x 25.8mm gold-tone stainless steel case, solid case back, plastic crystal, pull/push win...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch with Benrus mechanism.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benrus 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Watch
By Benrus
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand: Benrus Case Material: 14K White Gold Band: 14K White Gold Bezel: 14K White Gold Dial
14k Gold, White Gold
Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape, circa 1940's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Benrus Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Wrist Watch
By Benrus
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minuets, seconds, date Case: 32mm 14K yellow gold round casse Bracelet: brown leather strap with buckle Dial: silver stick dial Reference #: vintag...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Benrus Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1940's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
Benrus 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Patinated Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
14k Gold
Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Style Wristwatch Matching Period Bracelet c. 1950s
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940's with Custom Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940's with Custom Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Custom Red Dial and Strap
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Benrus Gold Filled 1940's Art Deco Classic Tortue Shape with Custom Blue Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Gold-filled
Tiffany & Co. yellow Gold Rectangular Hooded Hinged-Lug Strap wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
: Swiss made 16 jewels Universal Geneve Benrus Watch Co AXZ All of our pre-owned watches have been fully
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benrus Watch Co. Stainless Steel Sky Chief Wristwatch
By Benrus
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful vintage Benrus Sky Chief chronograph with a silver three register chronograph
Stainless Steel
Benrus Classic
By Benrus
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage unisex Benrus Shock-proof 14k yellow gold case, 14k yellow gold bezel, ostrich leather
Yellow Gold
Vintage Benrus Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Benrus Ref. 3061 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Applied Steel
Benrus Steel Military Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Benrus Steel Military Wristwatch, circa 1960s, 34mm case with smooth bezel, with original glossy
Stainless Steel
Vintage Benrus Military Stainless Steel Watch, 1967
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1967 Vintage Benrus Military Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with White Luminous
Vintage Benrus Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s-1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's - 1960's Vintage Benrus Stainless Steel watch with Original Patina Silver (Turned Brown
BENRUS Stainless Steel Sky Chief Chronograph Wristwatch
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Benrus stainless steel Sky Chief manual-wind chronograph wristwatch, circa 1950s with stunning
Stainless Steel
Vintage Benrus Wrist Alarm Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Benrus Wristalarm Ref. 3021 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with
Benrus Classic 14k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 98260
By Benrus
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Benrus in 14k yellow gold on tan leather strap. Manual wind w/ subseconds. Ref 98260. Fine
Yellow Gold
Benrus Gold-Filled Star Dial Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1959
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Benrus vintage gold-filled self winding man’s wristwatch circa 1959 with richly patina’d champagne
Gold-filled
Benrus stainless steel Sea Lord Diver's Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Benrus stainless steel Sealord diver’s model featuring a 35mm diameter case with black elapsed
Stainless Steel
Vintage Benrus Bullitt Reference 3061 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Benrus Bullitt Ref. 3061 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with
Benrus Stainless Steel Sky Chief Pilots Chronograph Manual Wristwatch
By Benrus
Located in New York, NY
A stainless steel, mechanical, Benrus 'Sky Chief' pilots chronograph. The 'Sky Chief' was
Stainless Steel
US Military Issue Benrus Post Vietnam Era, circa 1970
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
US Military issue Benrus man’s wristwatch, circa 1970, Vitenam era. Featuring 34 X 41mm non
Stainless Steel
Vintage Benrus Sky Chief Jumbo Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch, 1940s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940’s Vintage Benrus Sky Chief Large 38mm 3 Register Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch with
Benrus “Bullitt” Steve McQueen Ref 3061 Stainless Steel, circa 1960s
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Benrus “Bullit”, a watch made famous by Steve McQueen while filming one of his most famous
Stainless Steel
Vintage Benrus 3 Stars Reference 7001 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Benrus 3 Star Ref. 7001 Automatic Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial
Vintage Benrus Digital Jump Hour "Dial-o-rama" Wristwatch, 1958
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Benrus Dial-O-Rama Direct Read Jump Hour Ref. FG 25 Chrome and Stainless Steel watch
Benrus SS Skychief 3 regsiters manual wind chronograph c. 1950s
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Benrus SS Skychief 3 regsiters manual wind chronograph circa 1950's. 35 X 43 mm snap back case with
Stainless Steel
Benrus Stainless Steel Vietnam-Era US Military Wristwatch circa 1968
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vietnam-era General Services military-issued Benrus wristwatch with large Arabic and smaller 24
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.34 in L 1.62 in
Benrus base metal US Military Issue Post Vietnam Era manual wristwatch, c1974
By Benrus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
US Military issue Benrus man’s wristwatch post Vietnam era featuring 34 X 41mm non reflective
Vintage Benrus Day-Date 10 Karat Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s
By Benrus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage Benrus Day-Date Ref. CE 13 10k Yellow Gold Plated watch with Original Silver Dial
18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding Reference number: 2624 Movement: Manual winding Case: 18 kt. Rose gold, Diameter 35.5 mm thickness 10.6 mm, Dial...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Tribute to Love and Refined Elegance Enhance your everyday look or commemorate a special occasion with this Cartier d’Amour Diamond Bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18K r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
By Bulgari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Unique Quartered Dial circa 1950's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 28mm MOVEMENT / ...
Gold-filled
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
4.96 Carat Green Beryl Square Radiant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined platinum diamond engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a natural green beryl weighing 4.96 carats in a square radiant cut. The vivid green hue is pa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Green Beryl, Beryl, Platinum
$1,472Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 0.95 in
Tiffany Co & Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, MV045063, Quartz, Serviced, Rare
By Baume & Mercier
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing the exquisite Tiffany & Co. and Baume & Mercier Hampton Tank Watch—a true blend of elegance and functionality. This stunning timepiece, model Hampton MV045063, represents...
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled with Original Sterling Silver Dial and Gold Numbers
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt GF CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
$68,499
H 1.58 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned, like-new condition. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retail for $101,100 USD. General Information Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Name: Perpetual Cale...
White Gold
Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Movado Watch. 18610 Movado Mechanical Windup Movement
By Movado
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
RARE Movado Mens Watch. Ref. 18610 Stainless Steel Case. 17j Movado watch. 30mm Case with Stainless Steel Band/bracelet Beautiful Watch. Mechanical. Works and keeps time. Condi...
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch, Circa 1950, 35mm Dial
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ref. 2271. Made in 1950’s Case thr...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Eska Vintage Women Watch Automatic Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this elegant women's watch from Eska, a little horological jewel that is sure to capture the attention of all who set eyes on it. The dial of this Eska watch is a subtle off...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1930s Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Oyster Case Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Rose Gold top with Steel back oyster Case and curved down Lugs. mechanical, manual wind movement, original screw down Oyster logo Crown,...
Rose Gold, Steel
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.
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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.
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