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Item Ships From: Florida
Vintage 18kt gold cushion square open face AUDEMARS PIGUET & Co. pocket watch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18kt gold cushion shape square open face AUDEMARS PIGUET & Co. pocket watch. Weight 48.72 grams. Hallmarked 18k. Case measured 40 mm x 40 mm x 7.2 mm. Back side of watch has ...
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Early 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Jacob & Co. Valentin Yudashkin Fuchsia Python Automatic Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Jacob & Co. MPN: WVY-018 Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 48mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal Dial: Fuchsia Python-Pattern with Diamond hour markers ...
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2010s Watches

Rolex Datejust 126234
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in stainless steel & 18k white gold bezel with Wimbledon dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 36 mm case size. With box and papers. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 126234. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 126234...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master 40mm 16700
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex GMT-Master in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and dual time. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16700. Circa 1997. Fin...
Category

1990s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lady's Chopard, Gold Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Bracelet with Diamonds featuring 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with an estimated w...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chronoswiss Opus Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref CH7523
Located in Surfside, FL
Chronoswiss Opus in stainless steel with skeletonized dial on leather strap with stainless steel Chronoswiss tang buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 38 mm case size. Fine Pre-owned Chronoswiss Watch. Certified preowned Classic Chronoswiss Opus CH7523 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This Chronoswiss watch has a 38 x 38 mm case with a Round caseback and Skeleton Skeleton Chronograph dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Chronoswiss Opus watch...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 118388 Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with black Roman numerals and yellow gold hands. Date can be found at 3 o'clock Bracelet: 18k yellow gold Presidential bracelet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Pearlmaster 80328
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Pearlmaster in 18k yellow gold with original single trapezoid diamond bezel. Gold Roman numeral dial. Auto w/ date and sweep seconds. 29 mm case size. Ref 80328. Circa 1999. "Bank Wire Only at this price" Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Pearlmaster 80328 watch is made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 29 x 29 mm case with a Round caseback and Champagne Roman Numeral dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Rolex Pearlmaster watch...
Category

1990s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Breguet Classique in 18k Yellow Gold Watch on Black Leather Strap
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Classique in 18k yellow gold on black leather strap. Auto w/ date, moonphase and power reserve. 36 mm case size. Ref 3137. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Breguet Watch. Certifi...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 5135G Gondolo Annual Calendar Watch Papers
Located in Miami, FL
5135 Patek Philippe 5135 Ref. 5135G-001, Gondolo Calendario  Philippe Gondolo 5135G-001 watch has a tonneau-shaped white gold case 38mm X 51mm. Annual Calendar complication displayi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Miss Protocol 18 Karat White Gold Quartz Watch Diamond Dial
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18-karat white gold Piaget Miss Protocol Ladies Watch. Watch reference # 5322. The watch has a quartz movement, silver color dial with diamond markers at 3,6 & 9. The watch has a rec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Chopard La Strada with Rare Mother of Pearl Dial
Located in Stuart, FL
Chopard La Strada with rare mother of pearl dial. Ref. 41/6804 Watch is 18k yellow gold, production 2010, quartz movement, sapphire crystal, case diameter is 23mm x 34mm, roman nume...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Scale Ladies Vintage Bueche Girod Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking and large scale ladies vintage Bueche Girod wrist watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold and is pavee set with an approximate t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Conquest Mother of Pearl Dial Rose and Steel 18 Karat Watch in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Longines Reference: L3.276.5 Case Material: 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Case Case Diameter: 29.5 mm Dial: Mother of Pearl with Diamond Accent Dial. Date can be found at 3 o'clock. Bezel: 18k Rose Gold Bezel Bracelet: 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Bracelet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II 41mm Red Arabic Diamond Dial 2.5ctw Diamond Bezel Watch 116334
Located in Aventura, FL
The Rolex 116334 Datejust II 41mm with Aftermarket Diamond Red Arabic Dial Watch is a striking timepiece with elegance and sophistication. With its 2.5ctw Aftermarket diamond bezel a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold White Diamond Collection Estate Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This luxury timepiece from Van Cleef & Arpels is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. It's crafted from 18kt yellow gold and features a sleek design with an 18 kt. yellow gold bracel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere De Cartier Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Custom Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Panthere de Cartier Size: Medium Model Movement: Quartz Case Size : 27 mm (not including the crown) Stones: Diamonds Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Hermes Kelly Gold Cadena Lock Watch with Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Strap 1990s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage 90s Hermes Kelly cadena watch in gold metal with a black Chèvre Mysore leather strap. Stamped T in a circle, indicating a 1990 year of production. Icon...
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1990s French Contemporary Watches

Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch. Adorned with a white dial, two-tone bracelet, and circa 1950's. Model # 6305 & serial # 940770, this...
Category

1950s Vintage Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3802J
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Automatic 29 jewel movement w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling B77346 Callisto Two Tone Vintage Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Breitling B77346 Callisto Two Tone Vintage Ladies Watch Elegance and sophistication are embodied in the Breitling B77346 Callisto, a vintage la...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget 18 Karat 750 Solid Gold Diamond Watch Tan Colored Dial Miss Protocole
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

Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier tank watch ca' 1980's. Gold plated 925 sterling case with manual movement and classic citrine cabochon crown. Includes service p...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Citrine

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Polo Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Piaget Polo Lady's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 31mm diameter from corner to corner. Fits a six inch wrist. Quartz Model 15761.C701 / 413724
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Cushion Shaped Diamond and Ruby Bezel Watch in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant champagne dial 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. wristwatch with a cushion shaped diamond bezel, is set with 2 brilliant rubies at the 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, an...
Category

1970s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Classic 18K yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 27095
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Classic 18K yellow gold Champagne dial cocktail ladies watch. Quartz. 22 mm case size. Ref 27095. Fit for 6'' wrist. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch. C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont 18k gold & stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref w2sa0017
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Santos Dumont XL in 18k rose gold and stainless steel on a black crocodile strap with a Cartier stainless steel tang buckle. With box and papers. Manual. Measures 46.9mm long...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Patek Philippe Calatrava Wrist Watch
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold Patek Philippe Calatrava #3919G-001. With original inner and outer boxes, all books and certificates
Category

2010s European Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3319/7
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage in 18k. Manual. 18.5 mm case size. Ref 3319/7. Will fit a 6.75" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Vintage...
Category

1960s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ebel Beluga Manchette Quartz Watch
By Ebel
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Ebel Beluga Manchette Quartz Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with 32 Round Diamond Accents of VS Clarity and G Color, and Mother of Pearl Dial. Model 9057A28-10 Circa 2005.
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation My Choice Steel Gold Diamond Mini Ladies Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Omega Constellation My Choice Stainless Steel & 18k Gold Diamond Mini Watch The watch contains a quartz movement with a white mother of ...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning ornate art deco ladies diamond and platinum watch with sapphire accent in the shape of leaves on the case and channel set on the band. The sides of the case have ornate scr...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 'Pepsi' Stainless Steel Red & Blue Bezel Watch
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION Brand: Rolex Model Name: GMT Master Model Number: 1675 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 40 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Dial/Luminous Hour Markers ...
Category

Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with 7 floating diamonds in the dial, diamond set bezel and sides. Br...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ebel Classic 18k gold and stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 181033371
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Wave with original black diamond dial and diamond bezel in 18k gold and stainless steel. Quartz. Fits 6 inches wrist. Circa 1990s. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowne...
Category

1990s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel

Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref bb26gl
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

Ebel Sportwave 18k & stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Sportwave in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 34 mm case size. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Classic Ebel Sportwave watch is made out o...
Category

1990s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Tag Heuer Aquaracer stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref waf1410
Located in Surfside, FL
Tag Heuer Aquaracer in stainless steel. Quartz w/ date. 27 mm case size. With box. Ref waf1410. Fine Pre-owned Tag Heuer Watch. Certified preowned Sport Tag Heuer Aquaracer waf1410...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

LeCoultre Memovox 10k gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2265
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Lecoultre Memovox in 10k gold filled with stainless steel case back on a brown crocodille leather strap. Auto w/ alarm. 38 mm case size. Ref 2265. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Jacob & Co. Chronograph stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref ACM-7
Located in Surfside, FL
Jacob & Co Chronograph ACM-7 in stainless steel with red mother of pearl dial on red alligator strap with J&Co. steel deployant buckle. Auto w/chronograph & date. 40 mm case size. Wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10213
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport with a copper dial in stainless steel on a brown alligator strap with a stainless steel deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 47 mm case size....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6565
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual in stainless steel with refinished dial and added modern Jubilee bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6565. Circa 1955 *Bank Wire Only...
Category

1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10251
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport in stainless steel on a black alligator strap with a deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 47 mm case size. Unused wIth box & papers. Ref GC1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise w527602 stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph in stainless steel on a orginal Cartier leather strap with an orignal Cartier deployant buckle. Quartz w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 29.5mm ...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 1001 AG
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Classic in 18k yellow gold. Manual. 10 mm case size. Ref 1001 AG. 6 inch wrist size. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. Certified preowned Classic Piaget Classic 1001 AG watch is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari stainless steel Quartz Wrisrtwatch Ref BB 30 SLD
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

LeCoultre Mystery14k white gold & ostrich Manual Wristwatch Ref 727-722-103D
By 08sircus
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Galaxy in 14k white gold & ostrich. Manual. 33 mm case size. Ref 727-722-103D. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Vintage LeCo...
Category

1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Manual pocket watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. decoratively engraved hunter case pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. 35mm case size. Engraved with "M".Manual wind movement under glass. Fine Pre-owned Tiffany & Co. Watc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos 100 stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref w20106x8
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Santos 100 in stainless steel on black leather strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 33 mm case size. Ref w20106x8. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10213B
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport in stainless steel. Automatic movement under glass w/ date and day. 47 mm case size. Unused with box and papers. Ref GC10213B. Fine Unused Ernst Benz Watch. ...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC30233
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport in stainless steel on a pink alligator strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 36 mm case size. Unused with box and papers. Ref GC30233. Fine Unused Ernst Benz ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Datejust stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 68240
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust 31 in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 31 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 68240. Circa 1982. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certifie...
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Raleigh Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref Ref 759768
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Raleigh manual wind watch in white gold fill on a calfskin strap. Auto w/ subseconds. 29 mm case size. Ref 759768. Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified preowned Vintag...
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1930s Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date with custom diamond bezel and custom black diamond dial in 18k on black alligator strap with plaque tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Duo 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 256.1.75
Located in Surfside, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Duo in 18k with diamond bezel on leather strap with 18k yellow gold JLC deployant buckle. One face has Mother of Pearl dial and the other has a classi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Promesse 18k white gold wristwatch Ref 67461bczza023lz01
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Promesse in 18k white gold with blue dial and diamond case. Black alligator strap. Quartz. 32 mm length by 18 mm width case size. Ref 67461bczza023lz01 Fine Pre-owned...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Submariner 18k yellow gold stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16803
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. Automatic with date and sweep seconds. 40 mm case size. ** Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 16803. Circa 1985. Fine Pre-ow...
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel

Omega Cocktail 14k white gold Manual wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Omega Cocktail watch in 14k white gold with diamond bezel. Mesh bracelet. Manual wind. 13.5 mm case size. Will fit up to a 6.25" wrist size. Fine Pre-owned Omega Watch. Cer...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White 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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