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Watches For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Carrera y Carrera
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Stainless Steel Ref. 2303
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model Name: Tank Francaise
Reference Number 2303
Movement: Quartz
Material: Stainless Steel
Dial: White with Black Roman Numeral Hour Markers
Case Size: 28mm
Case Shap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow gold ( 42 mm) Inner case engraving; signed Baume & Mercier. Champagne dial with stick hour markers. Pre-owned with ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Cartier Santos Octagon 18k Gold and Steel Automatic Ladies Diamond Watch 2966
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Octagon 18K Gold and Steel Automatic Ladies Diamond Watch 2966.
This watch has been customized very recently. It has never been ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Paris Vendome Large Automatic Original Deployant Buckle Ca' 1970's
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
This is an unusual find-a ca' 1970's Cartier Vendome Automatic watch. Large version measuring 33mm without crown. Original, worn Cartier strap and deployant 18k buckle. Very nice, un...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Panthere Watch Marble Dial and Diamond Case in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model: Panthere
Movement: Quartz
Case Size: 31 mm
Case Material: 18k White Gold
Bracelet Material: 18k White Gold
Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Glass
Dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Pasha #2475 Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel #2475
This watch ha...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier W1556240 Rotonde De Cartier 3771 42mm 18K Rose Gold Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W1556240 3771
Year: 2017
Model: Cartier Rotonde De Cartier
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: Brown Leather
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Silvered Guilloche Dial
Face: ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lady's Cartier Santos Ronde, Quartz, Two Tone with Grey Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Lady's Cartier Santos Ronde, quartz, 27mm x 30mm to lug tips, stainless steel screwed back case with 18K yellow gold bezel, integrated two-tone stainless steel bracelet with 18K gold...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
Quartz
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Ladies Watch W62016V3 Mother of Pearl Dial Diam
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Ladies Watch W62016V3 Mother of Pearl Dial Custom Diamond Bezel. Cartier Roadster Mother of Pearl Dial Steel Ladies Watch W6206006. Swiss quartz move...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Custom Ladies Cartier Santos Iced Out Two Tone Rose Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Cartier Santos 100 Two Tone rose gold/ss
!! WE HAVE EXTRA LINKS AVAILABLE!!
15 carats of collection quality diamonds
watch runs perfec...
Category
2010s Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil).
Rare Black Mystery Dial with Windup Manual Movement.
ref 7007873
Condition: Has some d...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Blue Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver
Comes with a new leather band
Rare White Dial and Blue Roman Numerals
Ref 2416
Condition: New Battery installe...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil).
Ref 3055582
RARE Black Roman Dial.
New Gucci Leather Band.
Manual Windup Movemen...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Pillar 5057001 Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil).
Ref 5057001
RARE Pillar Roman Dial
New Gucci Leather Band.
Condition: New Batter...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Baignoire Mini WGBA0020 Rose Gold Quartz (2024)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Cartier Baignoire Mini WGBA0020 in rose gold is a stunning example of the brand’s dedication to elegance and timeless design. Crafted in 18k rose gold, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Tortue de Cartier WA504351 Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tortue de Cartier WA504351 Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold
SKU: 141907
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tortue de Cartier
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-winding
Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019
Condition: No longer in production, the Cartier Tortue watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu WGBB0036 Large 18k Rose Gold Blue Dial 42mm Watch (Y-179)
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu in 18k Rose Gold. The Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch is a timeless and luxurious timepiece. Crafted with 18k rose gold, this watch features an incredible blue dial 42 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Paris Vendome 2-Tone Large Watch 34mm, Manual wind, Circa. 1973-1976
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the extra large size, and measures 34mm; circa 1973-1976. The watch is made in 18 Kar...
Category
1970s European Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Ref. 3389 Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier
Model Name: Calibre de Cartier
Model Number: 3389
Movement: Automatic
Complications: Hours and Minutes, Seconds
Style: Casual, Sport
Case Material: Stainless Steel
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster 18k Yellow Gold Quartz WE500160 2676
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster 18k Yellow Gold Quartz WE500160 2676 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold tonneau style case with diamond case (31mm x 37mm). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals; ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Roadster Pink Dial W62017V3 Stainless Steel Quartz Ladies Watch B&P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Roadster W62017V3 is a distinctive and feminine take on one of Cartier’s most recognizable sport-luxury models. Crafted in polished stainless steel, the case features the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chrono Stainless Steel Black PVD Custom Diamond
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph, stainless steel, black PVD watch. 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond, stainless steel case, black dial with Roman numera...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Silver Stainless Steel Diamond La Dona W660022I Women's Wristwatch 28 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wristwatches work as well as jewelry when accessorized right. Take a look at the beauty of this Cartier. It comes made from stainless steel with a braid-like bracelet and a diamond-e...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Ballon Bleu De 28mm Quartz 3009 with Cartier Service Pap
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier
Model: Ballon Bleu De
Year: 2010+
Serial Number: 22xxxxxx
Reference: C04652
The Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier is a captivating masterpiece that floats like a balloon, ...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Diamond White Gold Chronograph Pasha Seatimer Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold Pasha 37mm Seatimer Diamond Chronograph Watch in 18k White Gold.
A classic chronograph Pasha® de Cartier watch featuring a mother-of-pearl face surrounded by one ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold with Diamond Watch, WJTA0004
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model Name: Tank Anglaise
Model Number: 3508
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 30 mm
Dial Color: White
Metal: Rose Gold
Stone: Diamonds
Hour Mark...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Cartier Sapphire Yellow Gold Covered Dial Watch Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro Covered Dial watch bracelet featuring a panel of sapphires that opens to reveal a dial. Circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize 18k Rose Gold Watch WE902026 3003
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize 18k Rose Gold Watch WE902026 3003 - Automatic winding. 18k rose gold case (36mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with factory diamond hour markers. 18k ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold. Chic and slim 8.6mm thick case with integral link bracelet and hidden fold-over cl...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36 Silver Guilloche Roman Dial Quartz Unisex Watch W69011Z4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned and in good condition. Can have minor scratches during handling and Shipping. No original box and papers are included. Covered by a 2-year chronostore warranty.
Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Unisex Model Number: W69011Z4 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal Model: Cartier Ballon Bleu Vintage...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu in stainless steel. Automatic with date and sweep seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref W69012Z4. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Classic Cartier Ballon ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Small WJBA0042 Rose Gold Silvered Dial Diamond Bezel Quartz
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Cartier Baignoire Small WJBA0042 is a timelessly elegant timepiece that showcases Cartier’s iconic design in luxur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 41mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu Steel Rose Gold Brown Dial Watch (Model W6920032). This exquisite timepiece seamlessly combines classic elegance with modern so...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Anglaise Ref. 3506 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Anglaise
Model Number: 3506
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 37 x 47 mm
Stones: Diamonds - diamonds that were added after purchase.
Dial: Roman Numerals
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Tank Basculante Diamond and Black Onyx Flip Top
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case: 32.5 x 22.5mm 18K white gold rectangular case, factory diamond bezel, push pull crown, sapphire crystal
Dial: white rom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthère Ruban W61003T9 Pink Mother of Pearl Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Panthère Ruban (ref. W61003T9) is a refined timepiece that exemplifies Cartier's commitment to blending classic design with luxurious craftsmanship. Crafted from polished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chrono 42mm W301970M
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph in 18k yellow gold with black rubber center links. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 42 mm case size. With box, papers and booklet. Ref W30...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Calibre Gold Automatic Wristwatch w/ Chocolate Brown Dial Ref W7100040
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Calibre with chocolate brown dial in 18k rose gold. Date display appears at the 3 o'clock position. Small seconds sub-dial above the 6 o'clock position. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 42 mm case size. Ref W7100040. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch.
Certified preowned Sport Cartier Calibre W7100040 watch on a 18k rose gold bracelet with a 18k rose gold Deployant buckle. This Cartier watch has a 42 x 42 mm case with a Round caseback and chocolate Roman Numeral dial. Circa: 2010s . It is Certified Pre-Owned and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house master-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing.
If you have inquiries about this Cartier Calibre watch...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Panthère Ruban W61002T9 Blue Mother Of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Panthère Ruban W61002T9 is a refined timepiece that exemplifies Cartier's commitment to blending classic design with luxurious craftsmanship. Crafted from polished stainl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Cougar Calendar Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Cougar Wrist Watch, 33 MM Diameter Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement, Charcoal Gray Dial with Raised Markers, Sweep seconds hand, calendar window at the 3 and ...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Ladies Watch Dial Two Row Diamond Bezel White MOP Diamond Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha Ladies Watch with White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Two Row Diamond Bezel #2324
Cartier Pasha is a automatic stainless steel...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Louis 29mm 18K White Gold Diamond Cream Dial Ladies Watch 2887
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Signs of wear on the band.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Mini Tonneau Lanieres 2592 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch with Original Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Mini Tonneau
Model #2592
18k Rose Gold Barrel-Shaped Case w/ Trademark Cartier Screw Motif
16 mm Wide (19 mm w/ Sapphire Cabochon Crown)
27 mm Long...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Brand new Cartier Lady's White Gold Pasha Wristwatch with Diamond Grid
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier lady's 18k white gold Pasha wristwatch with removable diamond grid, 32mm, automatic movement, white dial, white gold numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 on black alligator strap with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch.
Stainless steel case back. Case dimensions: 49 mm x 43 mm. Case ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel Blue Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamond Bezel, Blue Roman Numeral Dial (factory) and Blue Leather Band.
WATCH COMES WITH AN ADDITIONAL Stainless Steel Bracelet! Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-sided crown set with a faceted synthetic spinel, silvered opaline dial, steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. 3 Ct of diamonds...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Love Ref 2977 Ladies Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2977
Model: Cartier Love
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: Leather
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 18K Rose Gold
...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 42mm Ballon Bleu from Cartier in stainless steel. Featuring a silvered guilloche dial with roman numerals, a date display, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a Cartier signature h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Ref. 2881 Gold Factory Diamond Bezel 33MMWatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model Name: Santos 100
Model Number: 2881
Material: White Gold
Metal Purity: 18k
Size: 33 MM
Stones: Diamonds
Bezels: Diamond
Dial Color: White
Bracelet: Leather
Box/P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900651
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu in 18k white gold with original double row diamond bezel on an orange alligator strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 36 mm case size. ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier La Dona Ladies White Gold Silver Guilloche Dial Diamond Set B&P WE600351
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k White Gold La Dona Ladies Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at 'X', blued steel sword shaped hands, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ronde Solo Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
A large unworn Cartier Ronde Solo, a stainless steel wristwatch with an automatic movement featuring a date window at 3 o'clock and a seconds hand. Model reference is W6701011, circa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Roadster W62016V3 Ladies Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Ladies Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch W62016V3
(Cartier Jewelry Bracelet is not included)
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Silver Stainless Steel Diamond La Dona W660022I Women's Wristwatch 28 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wristwatches work as well as jewelry when accessorized right. Take a look at the beauty of this Cartier. It comes made from stainless steel with a braid-like bracelet and a diamond-e...
Category
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Watches
Cartier Pasha #2324 Stainless Steel Pink Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha #2324 automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel, custom diamond dial. Watch has been fully polished, serviced and there are...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier by Bueche Girod Yellow Gold Enamel Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bueche Girod for Cartier
STYLE / REFERENCE: Gold Bracelet / Hermes Stirrup Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel Links
CIRCA: 1970's...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches
Cartier Riviera "Riviera" 23mm
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Charming vintage Cartier Riviera watch in 18k yellow gold with factory original diamonds case and lugs, on leather strap with 18k Cartier yellow gold deployant buckle. Manual wind mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Watches for Sale: Shop Rolex Watches, Omega Watches and Cartier Watches on 1stDibs
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, vintage and luxury 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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
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