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Watches For Sale
Cartier Montre Tank Must 23 mm Vermeil Quartz Trinity Dial Watch Bracelet New
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Must Tank model watch in vermeil (925/1000 gold-plated silver), white background with Roman numerals inlaid with a tricolor metal motif, dedicated to the Trinity series, quar...
Category
1980s French Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
By Tissot
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage 18ct Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite Swiss Longines Ladies wristwatch is crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold and offers a timeless silhouette ideal for both daily wear and formal occasions. The case measure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Rare Vintage Rotary Gold Plated Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
A striking and rare 1970s Swiss-made Rotary wristwatch, featuring a 25-jewel automatic movement housed in a polished gold-plated case. This timepiece perfectly captures the refined m...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone. This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and features a monogram front with floral back, very ornately engraved. Hefty in size measuring 2 inches in diameter by half an inch in depth, 2.7 inches in total length with the bow and crown. This classic pocket watch winds up...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Signoria steel horsebit design bracelet watch, ladies
By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish and iconic Gucci Signoria stainless steel watch.
This is a bracelet strap watch with a nice sleek stainless steel strap with the signature horsebit design and Gucci brande...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Watches
Materials
Steel
Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Waltham 14K Gold Double Cased Pocket Watch
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful 14k pocket watch is made by Waltham. It has a triple case, numbered 583785, that has intricate engravings and details. This watch was made around 1910. The dial has Ar...
Category
Early 20th Century American Watches
Materials
14k Gold
2001 Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Watch Two Tone 14233M Champagne Dial #22567
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2001 Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Watch
Model: 14233M
Serial: K881198
This classic Rolex Men's watch is set in stainless steel and 18K yel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Corum Sterling Silver Cuff Style Manual Watch, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Clip On / Cuff Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Width 28mm
CIRCA: 1970's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Marcus & Co Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch Vintage Wind Up Monogram
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Greer, SC
Antique Marcus & Co. pocket watch with dazzling diamonds set in platinum. Featuring a monogram centerpiece, this small but gorgeous watch measures 1 inch in diameter with a total dro...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Panerai Montre Luminor Marina 1048 Waterproof Automatic Steel Leather Watch
By Panerai
Located in PARIS, FR
Panerai Luminor Marina series 1048 watch, brushed steel case and polished steel bezel, automatic with seconds at 9 o'clock and date calendar at 3 o'clock, black dial, luminescent bat...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
Steel
Christian Dior Montre Malice Circa 2005 Malice CD Full Steel Quartz wrist Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Malice watch (circa 2005), steel case, quartz movement, mother-of-pearl dial, stick indexes, steel CD bracelet. Diameter 1.95 cm excluding c...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
Steel
Chopard Happy Diamonds 4066M — 18K Gold 1990s Vintage Watch total 90 diamonds
By Chopard
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a quiet celebration of precision, memory, and feminine grace.
Crafted in luminous 18K gold, this vintage Chopard timepiece carries 90 brilliant round-cut diamonds (vvs2, e/f...
Category
1990s Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Montre Reflet Small 8 Bracelets Watch Small 8 Colorful Leather Straps
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 8 Boucheron leather straps for the Reflets watch, Small format (case diameter 1.8 cm excluding crown), with gold metal tips, including 1 black measuring 12.3 cm (11.8 cm exclu...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Watches
34mm Stainless Steel Tudor Prince Oysterdate
By Tudor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Further details on this Tudor Prince Oysterdate – Used (Good)
Details
Basic Info
Brand Tudor
Model Prince Oysterdate
Movement Quartz
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year ...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
1963 Rolex Day Date Special Millanaise Bracelet Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Millanaise
When looking at Day Date configurations, the bracelet is usually the most generic part of a watch. In most cases a President bracelet, occasionally an Oyster or Jubilee b...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1989 Rolex Day Date Pavee Dial With Sapphires Ref. 18388
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Diamonds & Sapphires - Here's a very glamorous Day Date 18388 in yellow gold. With factory diamond setting on the bezel as well as on the lugs. The watch features a beautiful Pavee d...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 2011 Daytona - 116598SACO Leopard Dial and Band Watch w/ Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Rolex Daytona 116598SACO, also known as the “Leopard,” is an adventurous and ultra-rare 2011 Cosmograph Daytona designed for collectors who dare to stand out. Crafted in 18k yell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1973 Rolex Lady Datejust Bark Red Stella Diamond Dial Ref. 6927 (Full Set)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Roses are Red, this Rolex is too
This exquisite Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. 6927 in solid 18k yellow gold is a masterclass in bold vintage elegance. Produced in the early 1970s, this t...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Category
1980s French Vintage Watches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch.
In 14 karat white gold.
Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end.
With a block letter ELGIN and index hour markers to the face.
Set with a Speidel gold-plated and black cord watch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hermès Montre Sellier PM Steel Sellier Watch with new Sakura Pink Bracelet Herme
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Sellier model watch, PM format, in steel, quartz movement, white dial with Arabic numerals, pale pink leather strap ("Sakura" at Hermès), silver metal buckle (palladium). Diam...
Category
1990s French Watches
Materials
Steel
1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Pink Love - It is known that the majority of all 1803s has been produced in yellow gold and only a small portion in white and pink gold, with the later being the rarest ones. W...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1979 Rolex Day Date Khanjar Ref. 18078
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Red Khanjar
The late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, is not a unknown name when it comes to some of the rarest and special watches in the world. He was an avid collector of ...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Platinum Rensie Vintage Manual Wind Watch
Located in Bloomington, MN
The Platinum Rensie Vintage Manual Wind Watch
Introducing the exquisite Rensie Vintage Manual Wind Watch, a stunning piece crafted in luxurious plat...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
$3,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Vacheron Constantin 2020 Overseas 4500V Stainless Wrist Watch w/ Box and Papers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V in stainless steel is a refined luxury sports watch featuring a sleek black dial and automatic movement. This timepiece comes complete with its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1991 Rolex Day Date Platinum Blue Vignette Dial Ref. 18346
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Platinum Vignette - Vignette dials were made with the same lacquer which the Stella dials are made with. To obtain the degrade finish on the dial, a special centrifugal technique was...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Platinum
Vintage Pink Technomarine Womens Chronograph Wristwatch Diamonds + MOP Dial
By Technomarine
Located in New York, NY
A vintage womens stainless steel chronograph wristwatch by TechnoMarine. Millenium Special Edition, Cruise CG7, model CIT 05 60. The bezel is set with two rows of diamonds. Three gilt crowns. Mother-of-pearl dial with pink accents, date window, three sub-dials, fluorescent baton indexes and hands. Pink leather bracelet. The piece comes in original box with brochure and replaceable rubber straps in pink and clear colors. Collectible Luxury Clocks...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
1967 Rolex Day Date Platinum Arabic Hindi Dial Ref. 1804
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
The Sultan
The reference 1804 represents a very special model reference in the 4-digit Day Date era. The rarest of the rarest dial variants have been configured with the 1804 refere...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Platinum
Platinum ladies watch decorated with enamel and with old single cut diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ladies watch decorated with enamel and set with old single cut diamonds up to 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI
detailed description:
The movement of the watch is an anchor escapement ...
Category
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Rolex President Men's Wristwatch 18038 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic 1 Yr Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex
Model: President
Model Number: 18038
Movement: Automatic
Warranty: One Year
Year: 1980
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Champagne
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Faste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Mother Of Pearl Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch.
This Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 2001. It is in very good condition with very little signs of wear. ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 2024 Complications 5905R-010 Annual Calendar Watch w/ Box-Papers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 2024 Patek Philippe Complications 5905R-010 is a striking 42mm timepiece that seamlessly combines elegance and utility. Crafted from luxurious 18k rose gold, it features a deep s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1994 Rolex Daytona Patrizzi Ref. 16520
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
The Patrizzi Daytona - The Rolex Daytona has always been and will always remain the King of the Sports models and was initially racing inspired. It was in 1987 that Rolex intr...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega De Ville Gold and Silver Tone Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic Omega De Ville from the late 1980s with an original and stunning two-tone gold and silver bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its timeless look, th...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 2025 Oyster Perpetual 134300 41mm Pistachio Dial Watch w/ Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 2025 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300 is a striking 41mm timepiece that blends timeless design with a refreshing modern twist. Crafted from corrosion-resistant Oystersteel, the watc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k yellow gold and diamond face Ladies size
By Rolex
Located in Brisbane, AU
This stunning Ladies Rolex Datejust features a 26mm stainless steel case, champagne dial with diamond hour marker and a 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. This watch comes on a stainless ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel case and bracelet ladies wristwatch. The name Diagono is inspired by the Greek agon, or competition. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Near Mint OMEGA Speedmaster 3510.50 Chronograph Black Dial Automatic Watch
Located in New York, NY
Omega Speedmaster Ref.3510 Men's Watch
Brand: Omega
Watch Type: Men's
Model: Omega Speedmaster
Ref No.: 3510
Display: Analog
Case Size: 39mm
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Case...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Panthere Small 866911 22mm Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 2025 Service
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 866911
Model: Cartier Panthere Small
Case: Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Band: 18k Yellow Gold
Bezel: Factory Diamond Bezel
Dial: White Roman Numeral
...
Category
2010s European Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2014 Chanel J12 Montre 365 Rose Gold Ceramic J12 Watch 365
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel watch model J12 365 (reference H3839) in ceramic and rose gold, automatic winding, calendar at 6 o'clock, second hand, golden beige guilloché dial, double folding clasp, water resistant to 100m. Diameter 3.65 cm, length 15.5 cm (a link currently on order from Chanel). The watch has been worn but it is in very good condition, it is delivered without original invoice, in a Chanel travel case...
Category
2010s French Watches
14K Gold EBEL Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant EBEL watch is crafted in 14K gold and features a sophisticated design highlighted by a distinctive, decorative top. Set in a single row are nine sparkling single-cut dia...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,800
Cartier Santos Galbee 2823 Automatic 32mm Two Tone Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Cartier Santos Galbee 2823 is a luxurious 32mm automatic wristwatch blending classic elegance with precision. Crafted from stainless steel and accented with 18k yellow gold, it f...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet 2001 Promesse 67364BA 18ct Gold Quartz Watch w/ Box and Papers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Audemars Piguet Promesse 67364BA is a stunning ladies' timepiece from 2001, crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold. Powered by a precise Swiss quartz movement, it features a slee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Chinoise 2684G 18K Rose Gold Wrist Watch w/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Cartier Tank Chinoise 2684G is a refined timepiece from the CPCP collection, crafted in 18K rose gold. Inspired by Chinese temple architecture, its unique case design features la...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Franck Muller Cintree Curvex 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Wrist Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex 18k White Gold Baguette Diamond Bezel Watch is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship. Its iconic curved case is crafted in solid 18k white gold, ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960 Montre Mystérieuse style Vacheron Constantin Steel Diamonds Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Gigandet watch called Mystérieuse in the Vacheron Constantin style in chrome steel, ivory dial with large diamond indexes and central plexiglass disc with three integrated diamonds s...
Category
1960s French Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Lady Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Lady Hamilton watch is crafted in 14KT white gold and showcases timeless vintage charm. The bezel is adorned with 12 round diamonds, square-cut and prong-set, adding a r...
Category
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
$1,068
GENEVA 14K Gold Watch
By Geneva
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage GENEVA 14K gold hand-winding watch combines timeless elegance with intricate craftsmanship. Powered by a 17-jewel mechanical movement, the piece features a classic lid-s...
Category
1960s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
$8,580
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 40mm Black Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16610
Serial: E520***
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Black
...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Must de Cartier Trinity Silver 2439 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier
Model: Trinity
Reference Number: 2439
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Silver
Measurements : Case width: 27mm. (without crown)...
Category
Early 2000s European Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Chanel J12 Caliber 12.2 33 MM
By Chanel
Located in Lexington, KY
Sleek, sophisticated, and undeniably chic — this Chanel J12 is a striking blend of modern luxury and classic elegance. The 33mm case is crafted from black highly resistant ceramic an...
Category
1990s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
American Waltham Pocket Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This classic American Waltham pocket watch is a fine example of early American craftsmanship and timeless design. Weighing 59.42 grams,...
Category
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Watches
Hermès Retro Style 18kt Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Circa 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Braintree, GB
A stylish and elegant late 20th-century ladies wristwatch by Hermès, crafted entirely in 18kt yellow gold. Featuring a rectangular case with softened contours and a rose gold-toned d...
Category
1950s European Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 2305V 37mm 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Vacheron Constantin 2305V Overseas Automatic is a luxurious 37mm timepiece crafted in 18K rose gold. It features a striking pink dial complemented by a diamond-set bezel, adding ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Richard Mille RM11-01 Roberto Mancini Flyback Chronograph Titanium Wrist Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Richard Mille RM 11-01 Roberto Mancini Flyback Chronograph Titanium is a limited-edition timepiece designed in collaboration with the Italian f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Titanium
Rolex 2024 Oyster Perpetual 126000 36mm Celebration Dial Watch w/ Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 2024 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 36mm Celebration Dial is a bold and playful expression of Rolex’s precision and craftsmanship. Featuring a distinctive turquoise blue dial ador...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 2025 Datejust 126200 Blue Index Dial 36mm Oyster Watch w/ Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 2025 Rolex Datejust 126200 with Blue Index Dial is a refined expression of timeless elegance and modern performance. Crafted in 36mm Oystersteel, it features a smooth bezel and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Chronograph 1032 Two Tone Men 38mm Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Cartier Pasha Chronograph 1032 is a distinguished two-tone men's watch, featuring a 38mm stainless steel and 18k yellow gold case. Powered by a precise quartz movement, it boasts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Watches for Sale: Shop Rolex Watches, Omega Watches and Cartier Watches on 1stDibs
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
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.
Eventually, watches 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, 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.
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 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.
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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
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