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Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Audemars Piguet
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding , Collectors
Case: 15 Kt Gold diameter 25.5 mm x 8.3 mm, 15 jewels
Dial: Silver colour guilloche dial with black Arabic numerals
Str...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Gold
Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 69288 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 69288 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 26.0 mm in d...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 179174. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm in diamet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Wimbledon Dial 126303
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 41mm Datejust by Rolex in Oystersteel and yellow gold. Features the sought-after Wimbledon dial with a smooth yellow gold bezel. The Jubilee bracelet comes with an Oyster folding c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40 mm in diame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 179174. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm in diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, Steel, Silver
Rolex 179173 Ladies Datejust Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2015
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179173
Serial: 3335V***
Year: 2015
Model: Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
D...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Dial 16220 Watch w/Paper & Tag, 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 16220
Year: 1993
Serial number: S4xxxxx
Reference: C03841
Case: 36mm Steel Case without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner ...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Salmon Diamond Dial White Gold Steel Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Salmon Diamond Dial White Gold Steel Ladies Watch 69174 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, White Gold
Rolex 18238 President Day Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: E374***
Year: 1990
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne
...
Category
1990s Watches
Rolex 178240 Datejust Midsize 31mm Pink Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2020
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178240
Serial: 71P26***
Year: 2020
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Pink Roman Dial
Face: ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Dual Time White Gold Automatic Mens Watch 50529
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Dual Time White Gold Automatic Mens Watch 50529. Automatic self-winding movement. Officially certified Swiss chronometer (COSC). Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Wristwatch 76193 Stainless Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Model Number: 76193
Movement: Automatic
Warranty: One Year
Year: 2002
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Champagne
Metal Content: Stainless Steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 126233 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 126233 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold case 36....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233
Serial: X778***
Year: 1991
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Black
...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Error Dial Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Error Dial Steel Mens Watch 16710. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch 179174 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch 179174 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm in d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, Steel, Silver
Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 “Swiss” Only Automatic Watch with Paper, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 14270
Year: 1998 – 1999
Serial number: A6xxxxx
Reference: C03543
Case: Shows sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 2080
Dial: E...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Watch 26mm Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex 26mm Datejust 18kt Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917
This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished and added diamonds on the bezel and dial. It has no visible scratches or blemishes.
Period
Cira 1970s
Model
Oyster Perpetual Datejust. 6917
Metal
18K yellow gold
Diameter
26mm
Movement
Automatic
Gemstones
Custom diamond diamond and diamond bezel...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Black Dial Ladies Watch 179174 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Black Dial Ladies Watch 179174 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm in diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel White Gold Blue Dial Fluted Bezel Oyster Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and white gold features an Azzurro-blue dial and an Oyster bracelet. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Steel
Rolex 126613LB Submariner 41mm Blue Ceramic 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126613
Serial: OVC91***
Year: 2022
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Blue Ceramic
Dial: Blu...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Lady Date-Just Watch 18K Full Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing an exquisite timepiece: the timeless elegance of the Authentic Rolex Lady Date-Just President 6917. Crafted from lustrous 18K Yellow Gold, this 26mm masterpiece exudes so...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 26mm 14k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Jubilee Perpetual Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 26mm White Gold Dial and Sticks
Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band
Creator: Rolex
Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection
Case Material: 14k Gold and Stainless Steel
Strap...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Rose Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116201
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Rose Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116201. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with quickset date. Stainless steel case 36 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Anniversary Dial Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Watch 116243
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Anniversary Dial Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Watch 116243. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diamet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Black Dial Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Watch 116243
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Black Dial Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Watch 116243. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Pink Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116231
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Pink Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116231. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18k Everose gold case 36mm i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Date Silver Dial Engine Turned Bezel Steel Mens Watch 15210
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Date Silver Dial Engine Turned Bezel Steel Mens Watch 15210. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 34 mm in diameter. Ro...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116233 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116233 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Rolex Ladies Watch With Snake Skin Design Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Rolex Ladies Watch is a timeless symbol of elegance. Its sleek design is complemented by a luxurious snake skin patterned band crafted from exquisite 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31 Steel White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 178384 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31 Steel White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 178384 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 31.0 mm in diamet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Milgauss Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116400
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Milgauss Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116400. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Stainless steel smooth ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 28 Steel White Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch 279174 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 28 Steel White Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch 279174 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 28.0 mm in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Model with Original Blue Dial From 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King Date / Reference 5700/1200
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1981
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diam...
Category
1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 16570 Steel Automatic Watch 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16570
Year: 1993
Serial number: S9xxxxx
Reference: C03462
Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570
Dial: Excell...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona White Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch 116520 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona White Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch 116520 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding Chronograph movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 126231
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 126231. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex logo ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Stainless Steel Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Datejust stainless steel watch features smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet, 41mm case, white dial, and automatic movement. Model number 116300 circa 2010. No box/papers.
Model: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Yellow Gold Black Pyramid Roman Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Black Pyramid Roman Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116261
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116261. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with quickset date function. Stainless steel case 36 mm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Dial Steel Mens Watch 116610LV Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Dial Steel Mens Watch 116610LV Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Oyster case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Reference 18038 Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex reference 18038 is an emblem of timeless elegance and precision engineering within the esteemed Rolex Day-Date collection, often referred to as the "President." Renowned fo...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
1990 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34MM 15223 Jubilee 18K Yellow Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Metal Type: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 34mm
Total Weight: 92.74 grams
ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metals were tested and determined to be 18K yellow...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust White Dial Oyster Bracelet Steel Mens Watch 116200 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust White Dial Oyster Bracelet Steel Mens Watch 116200 Unworn. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 124300 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 124300 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 41 mm in diameter. Rol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 279383 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 279383 Unworn. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 28.0 mm in diameter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Milgauss Green Glass 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 116400GV Milgauss in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a black dial with an orange second-hand and a green sapphire crystal synonymous with the Milgauss collection .
Presented on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Diamond Dial Diamond Ruby Bezel 18K Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: L816***
Year: 1989
Model: Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Custom Diamond & Ruby Be...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Root Beer Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 126711 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Root Beer Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 126711 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18K Everose gold case ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 16013 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 16013 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold oyster case ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116261
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116261. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Rose Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Roman Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Copy of Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: R691733
Serial: X235***
Year: 1991
Model: Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dia...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Black Dial Ceramic Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126610 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Black Dial Ceramic Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126610 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 41 mm in diameter. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Day Date 36mm President White Gold White Dial Mens Watch 128239 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day Date 36mm President White Gold White Dial Mens Watch 128239 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k white gold oyster case 36.0 mm i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Platinum Bezel Rhodium Dial Mens Watch 126622 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Platinum Bezel Rhodium Dial Mens Watch 126622 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Platinum, Rhodium
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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