Vintage Tissot Navigator World Time Automatic Wrist Watch
By Tissot
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid 1950s Tissot Navigator, World Time Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3 piece case with Gold Filled top
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Tissot Seastar Automatic, 36mm Gold Plated Stainless Steel Case, Year c 1976
By Tissot
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Tissot Seastar automatic features a 36mm (exc crown) gold plated stainless steel case
Tissot Vintage Chronograph 808A
By Tissot
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 34mm stainless steel chronograph by Tissot. Features a silver dial with a tachymeter
Stainless Steel
$544Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage automatic swiss watch, Tissot VisoDate SeaStar PR 516, ca. 1965.
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Vintage automatic swiss watch, Tissot VisoDate SeaStar PR 516, ca. 1965. Gray face Black lather
Vintage 18kt Gold Tissot Manual Winding Chronograph Watch, Cal. Lemania 27.41 H
By Tissot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Tissot Chronograph manual winding Wrist Watch ,Cal. Lemania 27.41 H
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,402Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Classic Tissot GoldRun, 18K Gold Case & Brown Lather Strap Original Case
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Classic Tissot GoldRun, 18K Gold Case & Brown Lather Strap Original Case Never been used
18k Gold
$299Sale Price|50% Off
Dm 1.26 in
Tissot Couturier Diamond Steel Black Dial Quartz Ladies Watch T035.210.66.051.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
/Formal Model: Tissot Couturier Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color: Black Display: Analog
Stainless Steel
Tissot Navigator 3000 Steel Black Dial Mens Quartz Watch T96.1.488.52
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T96.1.488.52 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Vintage No Band Color
Tissot T-Wave Stainless Steel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch T023.210.11.116.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T023.210.11.116.00 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot T-Wave Vintage No Band
Vintage 1990s Blue Dial Stainless Steel Battery Operated TISSOT Seastar Watch
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage TISSOT Seastar watch is working and and it runs well. Visible
Stainless Steel
Tissot Vintage “Sunburst” Chronograph - Men - 1950-1959
By Tissot
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
Brand:Tissot Model:Vintage “Sunburst” Chronograph Gender:Men Period:1950-1959 Movement:Mechanical
Steel
Vintage 1970s Tissot Automatic Ladies Wristwatch
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This vintage watch is working and running well. The silver plated case is a bit tarnished as shown
Silver Plate, Base Metal
Vintage 1970s Tissot Seastar Ladies Mechanical Watch
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage hand-winding ladies watch is working and is running well and it
Stainless Steel
Vintage Steel Tissot Seven 7 Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Tissot
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage steel Tissot Seven 7 automatic wrist watch, dating from the 1970s. Both the buckle and
Steel
Vintage Steel Tissot Seven 7 Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Tissot
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage steel Tissot Seven 7 automatic wrist watch, dating from the 1970s. The buckle watch is
Steel
Vintage 1960s Gold-Plated TISSOT Electronic Seastar Watch
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage 38mm case diameter battery operated watch is working and it is running well
Gold Plate
1960s TISSOT Automatic Seastar Gold-Plated Vintage Watch
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage mechanical Swiss Watch is in good working conditionand it is ticking well
Gold Plate
1970s Vintage Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Tissot Automatic Seastar
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
1970’s Vintage Gold Plated Tissot Automatic Seastar This beautiful 36mm vintage self winding
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Stainless Steel Tissot Navigator Sonorous Alarm Wristwatch
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Rare Vintage 37mm wide and 44mm long cushion shaped, 33mm face diameter mechanical Alarm watch
Stainless Steel
1980s Vintage Gold-Plated and Steel Back Tissot Seastar Quartz
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned battery operated Watch is working and it is running well. Visible scratches and tarnished on the watch case as shown. The strap is worn but wearable with its...
Gold Plate, Steel
Vintage 1960s Gold-Plated and Stainless Steel TISSOT Ladies Mechanical Watch
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 17mm diameter vintage hand-winding ladies watch is in good working
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Gold-Plated TISSOT Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful Tiny mechanical vintage watch is working and ticking well. Visible tarnished marks
Gold Plate
Vintage Matthey-Tissot Square-Shaped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940'S Vintage Mathey Tissot 14k Yellow Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold
Vintage Tissot Seastar Visodate Men's Automatic Date Watch
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
A robust TISSOT timepiece, featuring a black dial with luminous hour markers and a date indicator
Stainless Steel
Tissot Seastar, 'Jumbo', Stainless Steel, Manual Wind, c 1970, Light Patination.
By Tissot
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Tissot Seastar features a 37mm (38.5mm inc crown) Stainless Steel case, manually wound
Tissot Ladies Vintage Platinum 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Tissot
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 16.63mm platinum case, diamond bezel,plastic protective crystal, push/pull crown Band: 14k white gold link bracelet with fold over clasp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Men's Watch T091.420.47.207.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
New with Defects Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Men's Watch T091.420.47.207.00. The Watch has tiny
Tissot Quickster Soccer Steel Rubber White Quartz Watch T095.449.17.037.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual Model: Tissot Quickster Vintage: No Movement: Quartz
Steel
Tissot Medium Steel Silver Dial Unisex Quartz Watch T109.410.16.032.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T109.410.16.032.00 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Everytime Medium Vintage
Tissot Tradition Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch T063.428.11.058.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot T-Classic Vintage No Band Color
Tissot Bridgeport Steel Silver Dial Automatic Lady Watch T097.007.22.033.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T097.007.22.033.00 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Bridgeport Vintage No
Tissot T-Classic PVD Steel Ladies Quartz Watch T029.009.33.037.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot T-Classic Vintage No Band Color Gold
Tissot Powermatic 80 Anthracite Dial Steel Automatic Watch T086.407.11.061.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Model: Tissot Powermatic 80 Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Number of Jewels: 23 Jewels
Steel
Tissot Tradition Steel Charcoal Dial Mens Quartz Watch T063.617.11.067.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Model: Tissot Tradition Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Number of Jewels: 4 Jewels Dial Color
Steel
Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminium Mens Quartz Watch T081.420.97.057.04
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Model Tissot T-Race Vintage No Band Color Black Band Material Rubber Closure Buckle Band Type Two-Piece
Tissot Tradition Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch T063.428.22.038.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot T-Classic Vintage No Band Color
Tissot T-Classic Steel Leather Black Automatic Watch T086.408.16.051.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T086.408.16.051.00 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot T-Classic Vintage No
Tissot Couturier Steel Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Watch T035.617.11.051.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Couturier Vintage No Band Color Steel Band Material
Tissot Quickster Steel Chronograph MOP Dial Unisex Watch T095.417.37.117.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Sport Model Tissot Quickster Vintage No Band Color Green
Tissot Quickster Steel Chronograph Blue Dial Mens Watch T095.417.11.047.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Tissot Quickster Quartz Men's Watch T095.417.11.047.00. Minor blemishes on the case
Tissot Powermatic Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch T086.407.22.051.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T086.407.22.051.00 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot T-Classic Vintage No
Tissot Quickster Steel Leather White Dial Quartz Watch T095.417.36.037.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Quickster Vintage No Band Color Brown Band
Tissot Couturier Chronograph Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch T035.614.36.051.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T035.614.36.051.01 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Couturier Vintage No
Tissot Couturier Steel Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Watch T035.614.36.051.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Couturier Vintage No Escapement Type
Tissot Powermatic 80 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch T086.407.11.201.02
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
/Formal Model: Tissot Powermatic 80 Vintage: No Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Number of Jewels: 23
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tissot Bella Ora Steel White Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T103.310.11.031.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Style: Dress/Formal Model: Tissot Bella Ora Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color: White Display
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tissot V8 Steel Leather Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch T106.417.16.057.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal Model: Tissot V8 Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tissot Seastar Two Tone Steel Black Dial Quartz Watch T120.407.22.051.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
: T120.407.22.051.00 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Sport Model: Tissot Seastar Vintage: No
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tissot Powermatic 80 Steel MOP Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T086.207.16.111.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Model Tissot Powermatic 80 Vintage No Band Color White, Yellow Band Material Leather Closure Deployant
Tissot T-Race Steel White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch T048.217.17.017.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Style: Sport Model: Tissot T-Race Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color: White Display: Analog
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tissot PRS516 Steel Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch T044.417.27.051.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
: T044.417.27.051.00 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Sport Model: Tissot PRS 516 Vintage: No
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tissot T-Wave Steel Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T112.210.11.031.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T112.210.11.031.00 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot T-Wave Vintage No Band
Tissot T-Trend Steel Ceramic White Quartz Ladies Watch T064.210.22.011.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Dress/Formal Model Tissot T-Trend Vintage No Band Color Gray, White Band Material Ceramic, Stainless
Tissot Seastar 1000 Limited Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch T066.414.17.057.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Model Tissot Seastar 1000 Vintage No Escapement Type Anchor Customized No Handedness Left Box
Tissot Carson PVD Steel Beige Dial Quartz Ladies Watch T085.210.33.021.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Carson Vintage No Band Color Gold Band
Tissot Visodate Steel PVD Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch T019.430.36.031.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Dress/Formal Model Tissot Visodate Vintage No Escapement Type Anchor Band Color Brown Band Material
Tissot T-Trend Cera Steel Ceramic Diamond Quartz Watch T064.210.22.016.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Tissot T-Trend Cera Steel Ceramic White Diamond Dial Ladies Watch T064.210.22.016.00
Tissot Automatics III Day Date Steel Automatic Men Watch T065.430.11.051.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Classic Model Tissot Automatics III Vintage No Band Color Steel Band Material Stainless Steel Closure
Tissot Flamingo Steel White MOP Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T094.210.33.111.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Tissot T-Lady Vintage No Band Color Gold-Tone Band Material Stainless Steel Closure Butterfly Clasp Band
Tissot T-Racer Steel Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T048.217.17.057.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Diver Model: Tissot T-Race Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Number of Jewels
Tissot Trend T3 Steel MOP Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T042.109.33.117.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Model Tissot Trend T3 Vintage No Band Color Gold Band Material Stainless Steel Closure Butterfly Clasp
Tissot PRC 200 Caribbean Special Edition Quartz Mens Watch T055.417.17.047.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T055.417.17.047.00 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Sport Model Tissot PRC 200 Vintage No Year
Tissot PR 100 Steel Blue Dial Mens Quartz Watch T101.417.11.041.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Tissot PR 100 Vintage No Band Color Steel Band Material Stainless Steel Closure Jewelry Clasp Band Type
Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminum Black Mens Quartz Watch T081.420.97.207.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Casual Model Tissot T-Race Vintage No Band Color Black Band Material Rubber Closure Buckle Band Type Two
Tissot Pinky Two Tone Steel MOP Dial Ladies Watch T084.210.22.117.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
T084.210.22.117.00 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Tissot Pinky Vintage No Band
Tissot T-Navigator Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch T062.427.17.057.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Switzerland Style Sport Model Tissot T-Nabigator Vintage No Band Color Black Band Material Rubber Closure Fold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Ladies Watch in 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1940s-1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 21mm X Diamete...
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Presidential Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 69178 automatic watch in 18K yellow gold featuring 26mm case with black dial, fluted bezel, and President bracelet. Caliber 2135 movement with sweep seconds and quicks...
18k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67 Stainless Steel Length: 45.65mm Width: 41mm Strap width at case: 22mm Case thickness...
Stainless Steel
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage accessory, for someone who is into a retro era, clean lines and simplicity. Designed with...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Portfolio Quartz Women’s Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Tiffany & Co. Portfolio women’s watch featuring a smooth gold-plated case paired with a crisp white dial and stylized black Arabic numerals. The minimalist layout highlig...
Gold Plate
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Excellent Condition Length: 6.5 inch Dial Width: 0.82 inch Weight: 32.6 grams
Baume & Mercier Hampton Salmon Dial Stainless steel Watch Boxed
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: BAUME & MERCIER Model: HAMPTON Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 25 mm. (without crown) x 40m...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dial with Gold Baton Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Stick m...
Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
14k Gold
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, Original Black dial with r...
Steel
E. Gubelin 18 Karat, Two-Tone Rose and White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch ca 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin / Lucerne STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Two Tone METAL: 18Kt Rose and White Gold CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels High Grade ...
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold oval case lady's watch by Cartier Paris. Case measures 30mm x 22mm excl. crown. Cartier leather band with 18k gold Cartier deployant buckle. Quartz movement. Case ba...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Tissot has a sterling history of producing high-quality and innovative watches that spans more than 170 years. Based in the town of Le Locle, in the Swiss Jura Mountains, the Swiss luxury brand was founded by the father-and-son team of Charles-Félicien Tissot and Charles-Émile Tissot in 1853.
In the early days, Tissot focused on producing pocket watches with high-precision movements, many of which were ornately decorated and popular with women, including French actress Sarah Bernhardt and, later, Queen Elisabeth of Belgium and famed singer Carmen Miranda. Its watches housed in domed tonneau cases, such as the Porto of the 1910s — a distinctive Art Nouveau design — foreshadowed the venturesome forms of Art Deco jewelry and landed well ahead of the shaped watch trend, and its anti-magnetic watch beat the world’s best known brands to the punch, too.
While Vacheron Constantin is credited with developing early technology for anti-magnetic timepieces — which protected movements from disruptive magnetic fields — it was Tissot that introduced the Antimagnétique, which is believed to be the world’s first anti-magnetic wristwatch.
The sleek Art Deco-styled accessory made its way to market in 1930 — the same year that saw Tissot merging with Omega to establish the Swiss Society for the Horology Industry — decades before Rolex debuted its Milgauss, which was designed specifically for scientists toiling in the immediate vicinity of strong magnetic fields. IWC, Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre would introduce their own antimagnetic timepieces in the years that followed, but Tissot was ahead of the game. In keeping with its slogan “Innovators by Tradition,” Tissot introduced the Navigator in 1951, a mass-produced self-winding watch that displayed 24 time zones on its sophisticated oversized dial.
In 1983, Tissot became part of the Swatch Group. Since then, Tissot’s enduring commitment to quality and style has led to even more milestones — the Tissot T-Touch, the first watch to incorporate touch-screen technology, debuted in 1999. In 2011, Tissot took first prize in the International Timing Competition with the Tissot Le Locle watch, which scored a 764 out of 1,000 for accuracy — leaving the next competitor in the dust with 488 points.
Tissot watches continue to be status symbols and have been embraced by the likes of George Clooney and Justin Bieber as well as Angelina Jolie, who sported Tissot watches in both Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Tomb Raiders.
Find vintage Tissot wristwatches and pocket watches on 1stDibs.
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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