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Watches For Sale
Creator: Piaget
Piaget White Gold Diamond "Dune" Strap Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
New Piaget 18K white gold watch, with pave diamond accent on watch case and buckle, mother of pearl dial, Roman numeral markers, quartz movement, shiny black alligator strap.
New...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Duo Time Circa 1970's Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
The Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Piaget duo timepiece is a timeless marvel, exuding elegance and sophistication reminiscent of the 1970s era.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Piaget Limelight Gala 18K Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elevating the elegance of the Limelight Gala watch to new heights, this timepiece, with its 32mm 18K rose gold case embellished with a total of 62 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Piaget White Gold and Blue Lapis Dial Gents Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget Wrist Watch, 23 x 23 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 Piece Case, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind, nickle lever movement, Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial, white Gold hands. 7/8 inch ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies full size 27mm solid 18k Piaget with rare ribbed 18k case, rare 18k dial and 18k buckle. Manual 18 jewel high grade movement. circa 1960-1969
18k...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. White Gold Piaget Wrist Watch, Manual Winding Ultra Thin, Collectors
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. White Gold Piaget wristwatch Ultra Thin Rectangle Ref.9151, Collectors
Case: 18 kt. White gold case, measurements 23 mm x 28 mm x 4.3 mm
Movement : Mecahnical Manual Winding...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Diamond Gold Lady's Watch - Model 84024K817
By Piaget
Located in רמת גן, IL
Preowned, excellent condition Piaget Lady Dancer 18k Yellow Gold wristwatch. Gold dial, an 18k Yellow Gold 20mm case, diamond bezel, winder, bracelet and jewellery clasp, sapphire cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 1970s Yellow Gold Jadite and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Round Brilliant cut Diamond Bezel totaling approximately 1 Carat. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Moveme...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 1970's Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold 25mm
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1970's 25mm
Pre-owned, excellent condition vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1970's. An incred...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
18 Kt White Gold Piaget Protocole Wrist Watch, Manual Winding
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectors 18 Kt White Gold Piaget Protocole Wrist Watch, Manual Winding
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding, Caliber 9P
Dial : Black
Case : Tapistry Motif 18 Kt Solid White Gold...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Lapis Lazuli Watch 861 C 701
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Lapis Lazuli Watch 861 C 701 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 25 x 25 mm ). Lapis Lazuli dial. 18K Yellow Gold bracelet; measures up to a 6 inch wrist. ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Piaget Protocole 20mm 18k White Gold MOP Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 5355 M601D
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.38ctw (approx.)
(12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Single Cut - Pavé Set -...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Piaget Dancer 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite Piaget Dancer ladies timepiece is offered by Alex & Co. The watch is crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold for a luxurious statement. Adorned with a bezel embellishe...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Polo G0A41006 Chronograph Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box
By Piaget
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: G0A41006
Year: 2019
Model: Polo Chronograph
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Blue
Face: ...
Category
2010s Watches
Piaget Haute Complication Chronograph 14013 MOP Dial 18k Gold Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Piaget
Model: Haute Complication
Reference Number : 14013
Features : Sapphire crystal -Chronograph - Rare MOP Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: 14013 Qua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Polo 841 C701 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant ladies Piaget Polo small watch in 18k yellow gold. Quartz. Ref 841 C701. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch.
Certified preowned Piaget...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Polo watch
By Piaget
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite
GENDER: Unisex
MOVEMENT: Quartz
CASE MATERIAL: 18ct Yellow Gold
DIAL:
DIAL COLOUR: Gold
STRAP: 42mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather
CONDITION: 8/10
MODEL NUMBER: 8263
SERI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Piaget Rectangular 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Manual Wind Watch 1970
By Piaget
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Piaget
Year: 1970s
Serial number: 6-79-xxx
Reference: C03955
In the 1960s, Piaget possessed a secret weapon that allowed them to create slim dress watches for men...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Piaget Lapis Lazuli Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite display of brilliance and blue color, contrasting with the yellow gold.
From Circa in the Late 1980s.
crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Embellished with factory set diamonds...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Piaget Polo 91321-K51 Automatic Watch with Original Pouch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget Polo 18k yellow gold unisex wristwatch, reference 9131 K51, with automatic movement, a gold face, dotted border, and a five-row link...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Vintage Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bark Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold Diamond Piaget watch has a classic halo-shaped diamond bezel. surrounded by 22 round-cut factory set diamonds, prong-set, weighing approx. 1.60 carats, ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Piaget 18k lapis diamond wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
30mm diameter, with lapis , diamond, 18k white gold
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
PIAGET Rare Lapis & Jade Dial 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
1970's Vintage 18K white gold 27mm Piaget Classique watch featuring a manual movement,
fixed bezel, jadeite and lapis lazuli mosaic dial and integr...
Category
1960s Swazi Vintage Watches
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold
Piaget 18 Karat 750 Solid Gold Diamond Watch Tan Colored Dial Miss Protocole
By Piaget
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Rare Piaget 5221 18k 750 Gold Diamond Watch Colored Dial - Miss Protocole
Description: This timepiece is the epitome of elegance and style - Piaget's Miss Protocole is made out of so...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Vintage White Gold Turquoise Diamonds and Emeralds Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Piaget Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 piece case with a Diamond and Emerald set bezel. Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Turquoise...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Altiplano Mother Of Pearl White Gold Diamond Mens Watch GOA31106
By Piaget
Located in Atlanta, GA
Piaget Altiplano Mother Of Pearl White Gold Diamond Mens Watch GOA31106. Manual winding movement. 18K white gold case 34.0 mm in diameter. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Piaget Altiplano Vintage Mens Watch Reference 12103
By Piaget
Located in Berlin, DE
The Piaget Altiplano Reference 12103 is an outstanding example of the masterful craftsmanship and refined design for which Piaget is renowned. This elegant timepiece is a timeless ma...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Piaget Depose Natural Diamond Bezel and Rare Jade Dial Circa 1970
By Piaget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 18k Yellow Gold Piaget Watch measuring 6.25" inches from the inner rim. The watch is manual winding with a 24mm case size. The bezel is set with 32 diamonds and 4 emerald...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget Polo Date G0A41003 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Polo Date G0A41003 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 135919
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Piaget
Model: Polo Date
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: Autom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Piaget Polo GOA26021 in yellow gold with a Silver dial 38mm Automatic watch
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Polo in 18k yellow gold with white arabic and stick dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref GOA26021. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Piage...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Piaget Tanagra 16033 m 401 d in yellow gold with a White dial 25mm Quartz watch
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Tanagra in 18k yellow gold with original diamond bezel. White dial with gold applied Roman numerals. Quartz. 25 mm case size. Ref 16033 m 401 d. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Pi...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Piaget Classic 9802n90 in yellow gold with a Opal dial 27mm Manual watch
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget watch in 18k yellow gold with opal and pave diamond dial. Manual. 27 mm case size. 6 inch length. Ref 9802n90. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. Certified preowned Classic Piaget C...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Piaget Black Tie P10098 in White Gold with a Silver dial 28mm Manual watch
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Black Tie in 18k white gold with pave diamond case on Original Piaget black leather strap and Piaget 18k white gold tang buckle. Manual wind. 3...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Silver, White Gold
Piaget Classic 40800 in yellow gold with a gold dial 19.5mm Manual watch
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Classic in 18k on leather strap with an original Piaget 18k tang buckle. Manual. Measures 25mm (lug to lug) by 20mm wide. Ref 40800. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. Certified pre...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Piaget Yellow Gold Asymmetrical Hobnail Bezel Dress Watch circa 1970's
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Piaget Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne "Hobnail" bezel
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 28mm X Width 36mm
CIRCA: 1970's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Manual Winding
DIAL / HANDS: Black Original / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Black Alligator, 18mm / Medium Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare model by Piaget, made when Gerald Piaget...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches
Vintage Ladies 18kt Gold Piaget Dancer Diamonds Wrist Watch, Quartz , Diam 23 mm
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Ladies 18 kt. Yellow Gold Piaget Dancer Wristwatch, Diamonds , Quartz Movement, Diameter 23 mm
Reference: 80563K81
Movement: quartz, Piaget mechanical manual winding
Case...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard | REF. 5053 1 | Rare Opal Dial & Large Diamond Bezel | Oblong Case | 18k
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Chopard reference 5053 1, 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch, circa 1970's. Incredible Opal dial, delicate gold hour & minute hands, Chopard logo at 12 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gold stunning 35mm Oblong case, winder, integrated bracelet and clasp, an 18k White Gold bezel housing factory set round brilliant diamonds, sapphire crystal glass and manual-wind movement.
This watch will fit a wrist of 15cm or 16cm on the two adjustments slots of the clasp. It is accompanied by our Watch Collectors Box...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Piaget Rare Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Malachite Set Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
This Lapis Lazuli and Malachite set women's wristwatch is a rare vintage piece, with a backwinder manual wind movement, by Piaget.
A champagne dial is concealed behind a mineral gl...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 22mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel
Dial: Champagne color dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget Square Dancer with Diamond Bezel 18K Solid White Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on the Piaget Square Dancer Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch, a true masterpiece of watchmaking and a symbol of luxury. Crafted from white ...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Piaget Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Lady's Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Lady's Wristwatch
Round-shaped case (2 cm) lined with 36 round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.72 carat total, featuri...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladies 18k Gold Tiffany & Co Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel by Piaget
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage ladies Petite Size Piaget wrist watch was designed and created in Geneva Switzerland at the world headquarters of this venerated maker. The ticking heart of this superlative time piece is an ultra thin Piaget...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
PIAGET Yellow Gold, White Gold and Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold and diamond watch, Piaget. The manual movement watch with a horizontal oval dial of matte gold with pol...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 18K White Gold 15201 Polo Evening Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This Pristine Condition preowned 21st century Piaget POLO all diamond watch is the perfect glamour piece.
Featuring all original factory-set diamonds, approximately 20.00 carats, E-F, color VVS Clarity.
This Piaget quartz...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
PIAGET Altiplano White Gold 18K
By Piaget
Located in Geneva, CH
Pre-Owned Piaget Altiplano (GOA33112) manual wind watch, features a 40mm 18k white gold case surrounding a silver dial on a brand new black alligator strap with an 18k white gold tan...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget C1970's Sapphire & Diamond Bezel 18k White Gold REF. 9366A6 30mm
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget REF. 9366A6 Diamond & Sapphire Bezel 18k White Gold 30mm 1970's
Pre-owned, excellent condition Piaget reference 9366A6 18k white g...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Piaget Black Diamond Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Design Vintage Estate Watch
By Piaget
Located in Oakton, VA
Piaget 18k yellow gold watch with black dial and diamond markers. Quartz. 25.5 mm case size.. Circa 1970's. Will fit a 7.". Circa 1970s. This fine quality vintage hand crafted time p...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Classique 40825 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Classique 40825 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
SKU: 131445
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Piaget
Model: Classique
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-w...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Piaget 18K White Gold Limelight Gala Turquoise 32mm Dial Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elegance meets sophistication in the Piaget Limelight Gala watch, a 32mm timepiece that radiates luxury and style.
Crafted in rhodium-fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Protocole Exceptional White Gold Pave Diamond Sapphire Ladies Watch 83541
By Piaget
Located in Atlanta, GA
Piaget Protocole Exceptional White Gold Pave Diamond Sapphire Ladies Watch 83541. Quartz movement. 18k white gold case 22.5 x 20.0 mm. 18k white gold original Piaget factory diamond ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Dancer Quartz Wristwatch Ref 15317
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful sleek design 18k yellow gold ladies Piaget Dancer 15317 quartz with no crown showing push button back set.
Length: 7 inches – can be sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Women's Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch
By Piaget
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Case #1001 B5
Serial #124888
18k Yellow Gold Case
10 mm Wide
9 mm Long
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 24 mm
Thickness = 6 mm
Gold Dial w/ Black Tic Marks & Hands (M & H)
Labeled "PIAGET / SWI...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Gold Diamond Emerald and Jadite Dial Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Ladies Piaget Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Diamond and Emerald set Bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Piaget Polo Ladies Yellow Gold and 20 Carats of Diamonds Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Piaget Polo Reference 15201 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, set with approximately 20 Carats of Fine White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds in a soft flexible bracelet, ...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Octagonal Case White Gold Onyx Dial Baguette Diamond Bezel 97910 A 6
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold Octagonal Case men's wristwatch, by Piaget.
This vintage wristwatch features a black onyx dial, which is complemented with a fixed octagonal bezel, set with 30 bag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Piaget 4642P32 18k White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget
Case Material: 18k White Gold
Case Diameter: 24mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: 18k White Gold bezel
Dial: Silver dial with Silver han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.
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