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Watches For Sale
Creator: Baume & Mercier
Creator: Ebel
Estate Baume & Mercier Round Diamond Watch in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Baume and Mercier white diamond round watch in platinum. Good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade with great attention to detail. Wrist size 6.5".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ebel Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Style Watch from 1930s Handmade High Grade
By Ebel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ebel Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 19mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

EBEL Classic Wave E9251F45 Diamond Bezel MOP Watch
By Ebel
Located in San Fernando, CA
EBEL CLASSIC WAVE COLLECTION Ref# E9251F45 Case 40mm diameter Stainless steel Large size watch has a great presence on the wrist Exotic green crocod...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Baumé & Mercier 18k Gold Factory Diamond Watch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Baumé & Mercier, Swiss Made, In 18k White Gold, Factory Set With Diamonds. Amazing Shine, Incredible Craftsmanship, Unbelievable Work Of Art. Beautiful Lapis Lazuli Dial. Extremely R...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baume et Mercier Hampton Milleis Steel Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch M0A08014
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Baume et Mercier Hampton M0A08014 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a rect...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch W/ Black Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band Movement# 1050 17 Jewel Hand-Winding Movement Serial #37086 Case #704630 18k Yellow Gold Case Case ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Baume & Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz movement Wristwatch. The watch features a round gold dial with hour and minute hands and round diamonds set at each hour. Set arou...
Category

1990s Italian Retro Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis ref 8444 Mens Chronograph Rectangle Quartz Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis ref 8444 Gents' Wristwatch is in great condition & in excellent working order It features: An extra large Stainless Steel Rectan...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Ebel
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This is a beautiful ladies wrist watch by Ebel. The case and fancy link band is crafted from 18k yellow gold, white face. Gold tone hands wit Swiss quartz battery.
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebel Voyager Automatic Wrist Watch in Stainless Steel & Black Leather Band
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
This Ebel Voyager Automatic Wrist Watch was crafted in Switzerland in 1990. In durable stainless steel with original Black Leather Crocodile Patterned Ban...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume et Mercier Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Baume et Mercier lady's wristwatch in 18 kt yellow gold, oval dial mechanical movement. Golden background, applied baton indexes. Winder set with a sa...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebel Ladies Stainless Steel Beluga Grande Diamond Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, Lady's Ebel Beluga Grande Steel Diamond Bracelet Watch, quartz movement, silver dial, blue hands, date window, deployant clasp, 36 full cut round diamonds on c...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Ebel Beluga Ref 866960
By Ebel
Located in Braintree, GB
Ebel Beluga Ref 866960 Ladies 18kt gold wristwatch. Year: 1980's Model: Beluga Reference: 866960 Case Size: 24MM Movement: Quartz Dial: Gold, Mo...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Baume et Mercier Clifton 42mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 10340
Located in New York, NY
Micro scratches on hands. Minor scratch on the bezel insert by 12 o'clock position. Brand: Baume & Mercier Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 10340 Country/Region of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Men's Vintage Φ Baume & Mercier 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch Black Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Men's Vintage Φ Baume & Mercier 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch Black Leather Band Model #65130 Case #1090687 14k Yellow Gold Case w/ Sapphire ...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebel Voyager 18k Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref 1124913
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Ebel Voyager in 18k & stainless steel. Auto w/ date, and sweep seconds. Rotating world time bezel. 38 mm case size. Will fit up to a 6.75 inch wris...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Off-White Dial
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Off-White Dial Movement #2512 17 Jewel Hand-Winding Movement Serial #37025 Case #293407 18k Yellow Gold Case 24 mm Wid...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Ebel Hand-Winding Watch Brown Leather Band Round Dial
By Ebel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Vtg Ebel Hand-Winding Watch w/ Brown Leather Band 14k Yellow Gold Case 31 mm in Diameter (33 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 39 mm Thickness = 9 mm Champagne Dia...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume Mercier Vintage Gold Watch 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Geneve Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 16mm x 12mm 19mm wide band 49 grams marked "14kt" on band &...
Category

2010s American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Baume & Mercier Mother Of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Linea Wristwatch 32 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A fine piece of accessory to pair with both your daytime casuals as well as smarter looks, this Baume & Mercier Linea wristwatch is a must-have for all with classic taste. An exempla...
Category

2010s Italian Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier 35121 Yellow Gold Mechanic Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This Baume & Mercier 35121 watch is made in 18K yellow gold. The movement is a manual winding Caliber 1050. It is in good condition and works perfectly. The strap is genuine leather....
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Baume & Mercier Geneve 34mm 14k Gold Date Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bauer & Mercier Geneve 34mm 14k Gold Date Wristwatch. The watch case and back is made of 14k gold. Brand new strap (The buckle is not gold). The watch measures 34mm including the crown. Very elegant nice everyday watch...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume et Mercier Ladies Antique Watch with Diamond Bezel and Blue Sapphire Crown
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage Baume & Mercier ladies cocktail watch in 18k white gold. Decorated with original diamond bezel, with an elegant white gold dial, and a beautiful braided brac...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond

Ebel Classic Wave 12976
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Ebel Classic Wave in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz. Ref 12976. Circa 1990s. Wrist size 6 inches. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned...
Category

1990s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Tarawa 8127 J40 Watch
By Ebel
Located in London, GB
A mens yellow gold Tarawa by Eble. Featuring a beige dial with applied roman numerals, a date aperture as well as a small seconds sub-dial and a yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a sapp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis With Diamonds Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hampton Diamonds Wrist Watch Model ref number: MVO45229 Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small second counter Case: 18kt Yellow gold r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Unique Ebel Brooch Watch 18k Yellow Gold
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, BE
The Ebel brooch watch is a true work of art, crafted with unparalleled attention to detail and quality. The stunning 18k yellow gold body is expertly desi...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Baume Et Mercier Capeland Chronograph Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch MOA10084
Located in New York, NY
The watch band has insignificant wear signs but is in good condition overall. No original box and papers. * Free Domestic Shipping * one-year warranty * 14-day money-back guarantee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch. The watch features a round gold dial, Roman numbers at twelve, three, six, and, nine. The watc...
Category

1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Riviera Automatic Black Dial Steel Men's Watch 10621
Located in Wilmington, DE
FEATURES: Self-winding watch Water resistance: 100 Date MOVEMENT: Swiss Made Energy: Self-winding Frequency: 28800.0vph/4.0hz Number of Rubies: 26 CASE: Shape: Dodecagonal Size: D...
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2010s Watches

Vintage Ebel Voyager World Time 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic 8124913
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in fair condition. Few scratches and dings on the bezel. Minor cracks on the inner part of the band due to aging which is visible in the picture. The original box and paper...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ebel Watch Steel
By Ebel
Located in PARIS, FR
Women's watch. signed from home Ebel Brasilia model. stainless steel. quartz movement. white dial. Roman numerals. date. folding buckles. sapphire. recta...
Category

20th Century French Watches

Materials

Steel

Ebel Watch Steel
Ebel Watch Steel
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Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume & Mercier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamond CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 58mm X Width 10mm MOV...
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Ebel 18kt. Solid Gold 1911 Series with Original Dial, Buckle and Strap, 1980's
By Ebel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ebel Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 1911 Series / Reference 887902 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X W...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Ebel Ladies Pocket Jewelry Watch Pendant, Enhancer, 18 Karat Gold
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming Ebel ladies watch as pendant, 18k gold. Case made of solid 18k yellow gold. Sapphire crystal. Crown with sapphire cabochon. Mechanical han...
Category

20th Century German Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Classic 798133 18k Yellow Gold Coral Dial Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Formal Baume & Mercier watch in 18K yellow gold with original Coral dial. Manual. 22 mm case size. Ref 798133. Fine Pre-owned Baume & Mercier Watch. Certified preowned Classic Baum...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pre-Owned Lady's Baume & Mercier Classic Vintage Diamond Mesh Watch 14KY .60ctw
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
​Pre-Owned Lady's Baume & Mercier Classic Vintage Diamond Mesh Watch. The watch is designed in 14 karat yellow gold, face measures 15x18mm with a pave diamo...
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket Watch
By Ebel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket watch Material: Gold Plated Case: Diameter 36.4 mm x Thickness 9.5 mm, gold plated Dial: Goldish dial...
Category

1950s Artisan Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch. The watch features a square-faced dial framed in a gold bezel and gold dial with open gold links all...
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ebel Classic Wave Watch Ref 9087F21 Stainless Steel Case Quartz
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Ebel Classic Wave in stainless steel. Quartz w/ date. With box. Ref 9087F21. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Ebel Classic Wave ...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow 14 karat Gold manual wind Wristwatch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Classic 14k gold wristwatch from renowned watch company Baume & Mercier. Sleek, long rectangular face, four baton hour marks at 12, 3, 6 and 9 with...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ebel Dress Watch, Quartz
By Ebel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18kt Yellow Gold Ebel Dress Watch, Quartz, Diameter 33mm Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, date window at 3 o'clock Case: 18k...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume + Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Covered Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's hand textured 14k gold covered ladies watch with diamond accents set in 14k yellow gold 32 diamonds, approx. .75cts Length: 31.62mm Width...
Category

Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Baume & Mercier ladies gold watch with Roman numerals. The oval face is painted to simulate green agate. It measures 13/16" x 15/16". The st...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Catwalk Mini Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Catwalk Mini Material: Stainless Steel Dial: Black dial with silver hands and markers Bezel: Fixed smooth stainless steel bezel Case Measurements: 21mm ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Beluga Watch Ref E9157421 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Case Quartz
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Ebel Beluga in stainless steel with silver diamond dial. Quartz. With papers. Ref E9157421. Circa 2000 Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified ...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Men's Classic Stainless Steel Wrist Watch Model E9187F41
By Ebel
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Swiss made with contemporary sport watch design, Ebel Classic Stainless Steel Men's / Unisex Watch Model Number E9187F41. The stainless steel watch case size is 37mm and wrist size i...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier, 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Berlin, DE
Baume & Mercier, 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch 18 kt., mechanical movement, signed Baume & Mercier. Beautiful ladies watch...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Winding Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Baume & Mercier Ladies 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewel movement. 14k yellow gold case, with 2 bars with 5 diamonds on each, set in white gold, on either s...
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Haute Couture Baume & Mercier ladies wristwatch with a natural jade dial, diamond bezel and an 18k yellow gold case and braided band. Full original 7 ¾ Inch length. Approximately ....
Category

Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebel Beluga 26mm E9157421
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Beluga with Mother of Pearl diamond dial in stainless steel. Quartz. 28 mm case size. Ref E9157421. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Classic Ebel Beluga E9157421 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Hidden buckle. This Ebel watch has a 26 x 26 mm case with a Round caseback and Mother Of Pearl Diamond dial. Circa: 2000s . 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 Ebel Beluga watch...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Beluga 27mm 9157421
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Beluga in stainless steel with silver diamond dial. Quartz. 27 mm case size. Ref 9157421. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Classic Ebel Beluga 9157421 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Ebel watch has a 27 x 27 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Diamond dial. Circa: 2000s . 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 Ebel Beluga watch...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Sportwave Watch, Stainless Steel Case, Quartz w/ Date, Ref 6087631
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Ebel Sportwave in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ date. With box. Ref 6087631. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Ebel Sportwave 6087...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Beluga 24.5mm 9976411/9850
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Beluga with original mother of pearl diamond dial in stainless steel. Quartz. 24.5 mm case size. Box and papers. Ref 9976411/9850. Circa 2002. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Dress Ebel Beluga 9976411/9850 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Ebel watch has a 24.5 x 24.5 mm case with a Round caseback and Mother of Pearl Diamond 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 Ebel Beluga watch...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume et Mercier Hampton Stainless Steel White Dial Quartz Men's Watch MOA08604
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Baume et Mercier Hampton MOA08604, The Watch has Minor Scratches on the Case Back Due to Store Handling. No Original Box and Pap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Baume & Mercier MOA08834 Black Stainless Steel Discontinued Limited Edition
Located in Miami, FL
Baume et Mercier was founded in 1830. It is owned by the Richemont group of luxury companies. In 1912, William Baume met the watchmaker and jeweler Paul Mercier at the Geneva watch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Tarawa Stainless Steel Tonneau Silver Roman Dial Mens Watch E9127J40
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
This watch is preowned with a hairline scratch on the crystal at 9 o'clock and a minor chip on the corner. Comes with manufacturer's box, backed by a 1 year Chronostore warranty. Details: Model Number E9127J40 Brand EBEL Department Men Style Dress/Formal Model Ebel Tarawa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Ebel Lichine Watch Ref 09087970 Stainless Steel Case Quartz
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Ebel Lichine in stainless steel. Quartz w/ date, sweep seconds. With box. Ref 09087970. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Classic Ebel ...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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