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Watches For Sale
Creator: Bulgari
Bulgari Square Face Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Bulgari wrist watch that emits timeless elegance and sophistication, comprised of an 18k gold square-shaped dial featuring a black face with gold hands and markers, finishe...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Cuff Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and estate collection piece by Bulgari, comprising a stainless steel Tubogas watch designed as a cuff, featuring the iconic double Bulgari logo engraved around the dial. ...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This display model Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde SB42SDR is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Bvlgari Bvlgari stainless steel Quartz Wrisrtwatch Ref BB 30 SLD
By Bulgari
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari in stainless steel on brown leather strap and orginal Bvlgari stainless steel tang buckle. Quartz w/ date. 30 mm case size. With box. Ref BB 30 SLD. Crica 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch.
Certified preowned Classic Bvlgari Bvlgari BB 30 SLD watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Brown Leather strap with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This Bvlgari watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref bb26gl
By Bulgari
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari Bvlgari in 18k on leather strap. Quartz. 26 mm case size. Ref bb26gl. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch.
Certified preowned Classic Bvlgari Bvlgari bb26gl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diagono stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref dg 35 sv ch
By Bulgari
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari Diagono in stainless steel with diamond bezel & mother of pearl diamond dial on a white rubber strap. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 35 mm case size. Ref DG 35 SV CH. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch.
Certified preowned Sport Bvlgari Diagono dg 35 sv ch watch is made out of Stainless steel on a White Rubber strap with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This Bvlgari watch...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
BVLGARI Trika 18K White Gold All Diamond Pave Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Trika Watch Combines Elegance with Precision Timekeeping. Its Namesake "Trika" Comes from the Greek Word for Braid Which Aptly Describe...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pre-Owned BVLGARI BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ladies Watch BB23SG
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic pre-owned Bvlgari Bvlgari quartz ladies watch with model BB23SGD finely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Bvlgari watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included.
Brand: Bvlgari
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Men
Style: Luxury
Model: Solotempo
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Vintage: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Watch Yellow Gold And Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Classic 18k gold and steel Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and manual winding movement.
Bracelet will fix approx. 7'' wrist, case is 23mm in diameter, bracelet is...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel, 18k Gold
Bulgari Parentesi 18k Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
In Bulgari's rich history of fine jewelry, luxury timepieces have consistently captured timeless moments, blending classic elegance with daring innovation. The Bulgari Parentesi Vint...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Gold Wrap Watch Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Bulgari Tubogas 18k gold triple wrap-around watch.
The 18k gold case with a snap-on case back is stamped with the maker's mark, a model, a serial number and a country of origin (Sw...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Quartz
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Bulgari Bulgari BB262T, a luxurious timepiece from the 2000s that embodies elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this watch featur...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
It doesn't get better than this Bulgari Tubogas lady's snake bracelet watch in 18k yellow gold. This quartz watch has a small round head and black dial. An iconic watch you will wear...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch.
Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an internationally recognizable classic. Immaculately crafted from 18K yellow gold, this rar...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steel Lady Tubogas Bvlgari BB26 Wrist Watch, Quartz
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Top Condition Steel Lady Tubogas Bvlgari BB26 Wrist Watch, Quartz
Reference number: BB262TS
Movement: Quartz
Case: Stainless steel, diameter 26 mm thickness 6 mm, bezel engraved ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
Steel
Bulgari Solotempo 35mm ST35S
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Watch: Bvlgari Solotempo 35mm ST35S Full Set 2005
Stock Number: CHW5124
Price: £1,095.00
Presented as a complete full set with both inner and outer boxes, manuals, and warranty card...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Bulgari Tubogas Ladies Stainless Steel Quartz Watch BB 26 2TS
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Bulgari Tubogas Ladies Stainless Steel Quartz Watch BB 26 2TS - Quartz. Stainless steel bezel engraved with Bvlgari (23mm diameter). Black dial with gold stick markers and Arabic num...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Bvlgari Lvcea 33mm 18K Rose Gold Skeleton Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 103436
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes With a Box and papers.
Brand Information:
Brand: Bvlgari
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Watch Type:
Type: Wristwatch
Department...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Team Watch Leather Strap 28mm
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications
Brand: BVLGARI
Case Size: 28 mm
Strap Length: ~8", fits a wrist up to 7"
Material: Stainless steel
Movement : Quartz
Bracelet: original BVLGARI leather str...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Mother Of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Lvcea LU 33 S Women's Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari's collection of watches is suited for everyday life and for the special days when you need to dress up, thus making the brand's creations versatile and worth the money you sp...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Swiss Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
This midsize Ladies Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas watch in 18k yellow gold, a timeless highly desired masterpiece, perfect for everyday wear.
It has a beautiful black dial with gold numer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Carbon Gold BB33 VLD
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Super light this Carbon case Bulgari measures 33mm in case size and comes complete with original box and papers dating the watch to 1987. Its hard to believe just how light this watc...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Bulgari Diamond Serpentine Tubogas Watch 35 MM 18 KT Rose Gold Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: 35mm
CRYSTAL: Sapphire
BEZEL: Fixed 18kt Rose Gold, Diamonds
DIAL: Black
WATER RESISTANCE: 30m
MOVEMENT: Quartz
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Serpenti Ref. 101995, 18K Rose Gold Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bulgari Serpenti 101995 is a stunning example of luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted with an 18K rose gold case and matching bracelet, this timepiece exudes elegance and sophistica...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 'Alveare' 18kt. Yellow gold and Pavé set Diamond Watch-Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Braintree, GB
Bvlgari 'Alveare' 18kt. Yellow gold and Pavé set Diamond Watch-Bracelet
Year: After 2000
Case width Size: 16 mm
Movement: Quartz
Dial: 18kt gold and pavé set diamonds
Case Materi...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold Tri Color BB191T Serpenti Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Tri Color BB191T Tricolor Tubogas Watch.
This timepiece has become iconic almost the same time it came out. Now after so many years later the house of Bvlgari is bringin...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Blackened Gold Bulgari Watch Tubogas Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare version of the iconic Bulgari Tubogas watch made in alternated blackened and yellow 18k gold. The case is pear-shaped, with white face, gold batons and gold bar indices decor...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diagono 38mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men Automatic Watch SD 38 G
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The band shows signs of wear. Light scratches on the watch.
Brand: Bvlgari
Model Number: SD 38 G
Department: Men
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Style: Luxury
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamond Set 101788 SPP26G
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A rose gold Serpenti by Bvlgari. Features a black dial with each hour marker diamond-set. At 12 and 6 o'clock of the case is a total of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds. Fitted with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph Wristwatch Ref SC38S, 38mm, Iconic Design.
By Bulgari
Located in Canterbury, GB
A design icon, our Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph SC38S features a stainless steel case with rarer stainless steel bracelet. Presented in excellent ...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Bvlgari Silver Stainless Steel Ergon EG 35 S CH Men's Wristwatch 35 mm
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your everyday style deserves the touch of luxury brought by this Bvlgari men's wristwatch. Crafted using durable materials, the designer watch is set with ...
Category
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Watches
Blvgari Bulgari 26mm Steel Diamond Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 102145
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Steel Bronze Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 102931
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included.
Brand and Model Information:
Brand: Bvlgari
Model: Bvlgari Solotempo
Model Number: 102931
Type, Style, and Manufacturing:
Type: Wr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Bvlgari Octo L'Originale 41mm Steel 18K Rose Gold Steel Automatic Watch 103085
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Display model. Comes with an original box and papers.
Brand and Model Information:
Brand: Bvlgari
Model: Bvlgari Octo L'Originale
Model Number: 103085
Type, Style, and Manufacturin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Bulgari Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
Details:
Model: BB191T
Movement Type: Quartz
Case Size: 3/4"
Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire
Wrist Size: Length...
Category
1990s Italian Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold BB 30 2T Large Dial Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold
More Rare Large Dial Tubogas Watch model
BB 30 2T
30mm Dial - this model is more rare as they made fewer with this larger dial size
Quart...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Trika 18K White Gold All Diamond Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
BVLGARI Trika 21mm 18K White Gold and All Diamond Watch
This incredible Bulgari ladies wrist watch is crafted with 18k white gold The watch band is desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Vintage Serpenti Tubogas Watch Rare rectangular case three gold
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
A rare stunning vintage Bulgari Tubogas watch, made of 18k yellow, rose and white gold, circa 1970s.
The gold watch features a rectangular case with a black matte dial. The dial equ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Black Stainless Steel Octo Roma 102704 Men's Wristwatch 41 mm
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari's collection of watches is suited for everyday life and for the special days when you need to suit up, thus making the brand's creations versatile and worth the money you spe...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Bulgari Stainless Steel Ladies Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1990' Bulgari stainless steel ladies wristwatch 48.4g, quartz movement, with Black dial and sapphire crystal top,
inner circuference: 6 1/4"
Marked: ...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tubogas Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas Ladies wristwatch w/black dial and sapphire crystal top, quartz movement, will fit a wrist up to 6.25 inches. Dial diameter: 23 x 23 mm
Marked:BULGARI BB 23 2T S
weig...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
BVLGARI Diagono Chronograph Automatic Black Dial Watch SCB38S
By Bulgari
Located in San Fernando, CA
BVLGARI
SERIES Diagono
MODEL SCB 38S
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a black rubber strap. Uni-directional rotating silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with black han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Serpenti White Dial Leather Bracelet Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful watch to gift to your loved one or to purchase for yourself: Bvlgari Serpenti Leather Bracelet Wrap Watch. It is made in the best fashion of...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI BULGARI 18 Karat Tri-Color Tubogas Wrap Watch BB191T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI BULGARI 18 Karat Tri-Color Tubogas Wrap Watch BB191T
Maker: Bvlgari
Model: BB191T
Year: 1990s
Material: 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold
Dial: Black Dial 19mm
Movement: Quartz
Case M...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Modern BVLGARI White/Yellow Gold Tubogas Open Flex Cuff Quartz Lady 23mm Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bvlgari 18K Yellow/White Gold Tubogas Quartz Bangle Wrist Watch
• 18k gold watch weighs 77g
• Watch case measures 23mm (25mm with crown)
• Bracelet width is 15mm
• Black dial
• Quar...
Category
2010s North American Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Tri Color BB191T Tricolor Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Tri Color BB191T Tricolor Tubogas Watch.
This timepiece has become iconic almost the same time it came out. Now after so many years later the house of Bvlgari is bringin...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Serpenti Tubogas SP35 SPG Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari Tubogas Serpenti SP35 SPG Watch: A Timepiece of Elegance.
Elegance, craftsmanship, and a touch of luxury – these are the defining characteristics of the Bvlgari Tubogas ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rare Bulgari Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Vintage Automatic Central Dial&Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Bulgari Tubogas lady's snake bracelet watch in 18kt yellow gold featuring a stunning and rare central movement watch. This Automatic movement watch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Bracelet BB 26 2T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Tubogas 18k gold watch bracelet, featuring slightly flexible design. Bracelet will fit approx. 7" wrist, case is 26mm in diamet...
Category
20th Century Italian Watches
Materials
Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Model BB232T 23mm Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Bvlgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Model BB232T 23mm Tubogas Watch
Maker: Bvlgari
Model: BB232T
Year: 1990s
Material: 18k White Yellow, and Rose Gold with Sapphire Crystal
Dial...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet-watch is a true embodiment of sophistication and craftsmanship, a testament to Bulgari's unparalleled design excellence.
Adorned with emeralds of exceptional clarity and a vivid green hue, this timepiece is a dazzling showcase of nature's beauty. White diamonds grace the snake's head and body, casting a brilliant sparkle with every glance.
Meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold, with a weight of approximately 239 grams, it exudes opulence and promises enduring quality. This piece is not just a watch; it's a work of art.
Featuring a total carat weight of approximately 3.50 carats, the diamonds elevate the emeralds, creating a harmonious fusion of color and brilliance. The serpent's eyes are crafted from malachite, adding a unique touch of charm.
This Bulgari Serpenti Emerald...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Assioma 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Dial Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Oakton, VA
Bvlgari Bulgari Assioma 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Dial Watch - 209 Grams - 8 inches length
Great Condition
Please take a close look at the photos of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Astrale White Gold Multi Gem Ladies Watch AEW36G
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A stunning multi-gem ladies Astrale wristwatch, crafted in white gold by Bvlgari, featuring a white dial. Complimenting the dial is 44 round brilliant diamonds and is further set wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Tourmaline, White Gold
Bvlgari Assioma Diamond Dial 18 Karat White Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Oakton, VA
Bvlgari Assioma Watch - 18K White Gold - 7 inches length - 113 Grams
Pre-Owned
Great Condition
Quartz Movement
Back Dial has 3 hallmarks, OR, 750, 18K, BVLGARI, Rettangolo, RT W39 G,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Bvlgari 18k Gold and Black Enamel Serpenti Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible Bulgari black enamel and 18k yellow gold 'Serpenti 'Tubogas wristwatch with a rhomboid face, carrying an automatic movement. Made in Italy, circa 1980.
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari Serpenti Watch with Diamond markers
By Bulgari
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning stainless steel, Bvlgari serpentine, watch with diamond hour markers. These timeless iconic watches are perfect for every day, where we’...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond
Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Genta / Bvlgari Tubogas wristwatch.
Propably Prototype from Gerald Genta,piece unique , the Patek Philippe Nautilus Designer a...
Category
20th Century Italian Artisan Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique, New and Vintage Watches
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, new and classic vintage 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, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.