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Watches For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Hamilton
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Circa 1975-1980, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 25 x 36mm. The watch is accompanied with a black crocodile...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Declaration Watch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Declaration Watch Quartz Movement.
CARTIER Declaration ref. 2611 ladys wristwatch. Steel/titanium. Textile leather strap with folding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Titanium
Cartier Pasha Miss Pasha Steel Pink Dial Ladies Watch W3140008 Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Diamonds were custom set, 100% na...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Santos Ronde Gold Octagon 29mm Women's Watch with Diamond Bezel 187902
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Octagon 29mm Women's Watch with Diamond Bezel 187902
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 2303 Tank Franchaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s. large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier 2303 Tank Francaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s Large WristWatch
SPECIFICATIONS: Cartier Chronoflex quartz large men's watch Ref 2303. This watch i...
Category
1990s Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Men's Watch Silver Dial 43mm Iced Out 12ct Diamonds Ref 2618
By Cartier
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Cartier Roadster XL 43mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. The Watch Itself is Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 2618 and is in Great Condition (See ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Cartier 2618 Roadster Stainless Steel Silver Chronograph Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 2618 Roadster Stainless Steel Silver Chronograph Dial Watch
The Cartier 2618 Roadster Stainless Steel Silver Chronograph Dial Watch is a symbol of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 31mm Diameter
M...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cartier Santos Galbée 24 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamonds 1565
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 24 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel 1565
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There a...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Octogonale Steel and Gold Automatic Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Santos Octogonale Reference 2966 Wrist Watch, 29 X 28 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Sapphire set Crown, Automatic, Self winding movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Calendar window at the 3 and a sweep seconds hand. 5/8 inch wide steel bracelet with 18k Yellow gold center links and fold over Deployment Clasp, this is the more rare and hard to find unique bracelet design. Watch length 7 1/2 inches and can be made smaller if needed. Comes in a Cartier travel Pouch...
Category
1990s French Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Hamilton 14k yellow gold wristwatch. Rectangle dial with 9 row mesh 14k yellow gold band with a fold over safety buckle. Full one year se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series, Circa 1975-1980. The watch measures 24 x 30 x 4.4mm thick...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Galbée 29mm Ladies Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 29 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel 1564
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There a...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Diameter
MOVEMEN...
Category
1940s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Platinum
Cartier Pasha de Cartier White Dial Diamonds Halo Grid 18 Karat White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Oakton, VA
Cartier Pasha de Cartier White Dial Diamonds Halo Grid 18 Karat White Gold Watch - 18K Gold White Gold - 7.2 inches length - 144 grams weight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Française Watch Small Model W51011Q3
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1813
Brand Cartier
Model No. W51011Q3
Retail Price £3,550 incl. VAT / $3,700 / €4 000 incl. VAT
____________________________________
Date Circa 2009
Gender Unisex / Women
Box/...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 18K Rose Gold Steel PinkDial Quartz Ladies Watch W6920034
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Original box and manuals are included. No papers.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Two-year warranty coverage
* 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Large Model WSSA0022
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1817
Brand Cartier
Model No. WSSA0022
Retail Price £4,000incl. VAT / $4,200 / €4 500 incl. VAT
____________________________________
Date Circa 2019
Gender Unisex / Women
Box/P...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Divan NOS Rose Gold Diamond Set
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Tank Divan for ladies crafted in rose gold. Featuring a stunning mother of pearl dial with roman numerals, blued-steel sword shaped hands and a secret Cartier signature at ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Large Date W1556220
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 42mm Rotonde De Cartier wristwatch crafted in rose gold. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, a large date display, a second-time zone function and day/night indi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos Ronde 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Model 1910
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Ronde
18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
c.1990s
Model 1910
33mm Dial
Automatic Movement
Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper fu...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Lc Watch, Pre-Owned, Men's or Unisex, circa 2018-2023
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Louis Cartier watch; Ref. 3816. This is a classic men's Rose Gold watch. The watch is fitted with a 17-jewel manu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Bust Down 42mm Watch AM Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Bust Down 42mm Watch w/ AM Diamonds
When it comes to luxury watches, Cartier has long been synonymous with elegance a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tonneau W1528551 Women's Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tonneau W1528551 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
SKU: 130620
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tonneau
Country of Origin: France
Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-windi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Driver BI-PLAN W1514457
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold Vendome Bi-Plan wristwatch by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, a secret Cartier signature at "X", blued steel sword-shaped hands and a ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 36mm white gold Ballon Bleu wristwatch by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword shaped hands, Cartier's own hidden signature at VII and a white go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise 18K White Gold 30mm Factory Diamonds on Case Ref 2403
By Cartier
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Cartier Tank Francaise 30mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Referenc...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990's Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357, a stunning representation of our exquisite collection of pre-owned watches for sale. This watch exudes glamour and sophistication, making it the perfect choice to adorn any woman's wrist.
The round-shaped case of this iconic ladies' luxury watch is meticulously crafted from lustrous 18-karat yellow gold, adding a touch of opulence to your ensemble. Measuring a graceful 27 mm in diameter without the crown, its proportions are just right for a delicate and refined look.
This Cartier Trinity watch...
Category
20th Century French Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Pink Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Description
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Pink Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condit...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Steel Rose Gold Chocolate Dial Mens Watch W6920032
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Diamonds were custom set, 100% na...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Ladies Cartier Pasha (AKA Miss Pacha) Wristwatch. Quartz Movement, Year 2013
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our ladies Cartier Pasha (also known as the Miss Pasha) and reference W31400007 , features a stainless steel 27mm case with stainless steel bracelet and quartz movement. Presented in...
Category
2010s Watches
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold with Three Row Diamonds Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Baignoire
18K Yellow Gold with Three Row Diamonds Bezel
Quartz Movement
22 x 33 mm case
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Gucci G-Timeless 38mm Steel Black Dial Unisex Automatic Watch YA1264130
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Display model. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box and warranty card.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* One-year warranty coverage
* 14-day ret...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Santos 100XL Palladium W2020018
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A unique Santos 100XL open skeleton wristwatch crafted in palladium by Cartier. Featuring a stunning skeleton dial that gives you a closer look at the mec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Palladium
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold oval case lady's watch by Cartier Paris. Case measures 30mm x 22mm excl. crown. Cartier leather band with 18k gold Cartier deployant...
Category
20th Century French Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster Ladies Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch Diamond Bezel W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver 42mm Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch WSCA0011
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Display Model. Authentic Cartier Rubber Unworn band is not related to this color, but rather to the black color of the same model. Comes with an origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket watch.
The rear side has an engraved family crest.
The movement is signed European Watch and Clock ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu W69012Z4 42mm Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Cartier Ballon Bleu stainless steel watch is a timeless masterpiece. With its sleek, round stainless steel case and signature blue cabochon crown , it exudes elegance. The dial a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six position in motion. As military issue, circa 1942, this American made watch by Hamilton Watch Co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Roadster Sm NWMD46 Ladies Peach Dial Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Peach Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There a...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 989
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Width
MOVEMENT ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier 18Kt Yellow Gold Original Dial and Supplied with Original Buckle 1970's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 28mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
18k 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 Karat yellow and white gold. The watch ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stunning 36mm Ronde Louis wristwatch from Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, apple-shaped hands in blued steel and Cartier's hidden si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Santos Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2021 Cartier Santos Wrist Watch, 32 X 34 M.M. Stainless Steel Water Resistant 3 piece case. Automatic, Self Winding movement, Silver Satin Dial with Black Roman Numerals, swee...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Obus Carree 1990s Black Enamel Case & Breguet Hands 24mm Pre-Owned
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Pre-Owned 1990s Cartier Obus Carree, watch in 18K yellow gold with an enamel ring and white dial. Case measures 24mm, Cartier quartz movement. Original Ca...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine Ref 2482 Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Reference 2482 Ladies Tank Americaine Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 X 19 M.M 2 piece water resistant case with Factory original Roun...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha
By Cartier
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unique
GENDER: Unisex
MOVEMENT: Automatic
CASE MATERIAL: Steel
DIAL: 40mm
DIAL COLOUR: White
STRAP: 55mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: Green Leather Strap
CONDITION: 8/10
MODEL NUMBER: 422...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Cartier Pasha Steel and Diamond Bezel Automatic with Power Reserve Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Pasha Reference 1033 Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case, with after factory high quality Double row Diamond Bezel, approximately 2 C...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 2742
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 2742 - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case with stainless steel back (27mm x 34mm). Silver colored dial with black Roman numerals. Red Cartier strap band with 18k yellow gold Cartier buckle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Small Model W2SA0012
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1816
Brand Cartier
Model No. W2SA0012
Retail Price £5,400 incl. VAT / $5,600 / €6 100 incl. VAT
____________________________________
Date Circa 2019
Gender Unisex / Women
Box/...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere De Cartier Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere De Cartier Wrist Watch.
Factory diamonds.
Mother of pearl dial.
Brand: Cartier
Collection: Panthere De ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 2489 18k White Gold + 18k White Gold Buckle
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning ones
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Jean Cocteau, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others.
The Tank Americaine watch features an elongated case with a more pronounced curve than the original model. It plays with the geometry of the lines, retaining its rectangular form while alternating between round edges and angles.
The powerfully elegant Tank Americaine watch is for connoisseurs only. More than a timepiece, it is also a piece of jewelry.
About 12.000 € in boutique.
Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Tank Americaine de Cartier.
MODEL
Cartier – Tank Americaine
Reference : 2489
Size : Small SM PM
The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case back...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and s...
Category
1970s French Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Brand New Cartier Pasha WGPA0026 with Original Box and Papers 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand - Cartier
Model - Pasha
Reference number - WGPA0026
Movement - Automatic
Case material - Rose gold
Bracelet material - Crocodile skin
Year of production - 2022
Condition - ...
Category
2010s European Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical winding movement. It with A round diam...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Delices de Cartier Diamond White Gold Quartz Wristwatch 3380
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Delices de Cartier Wristwatch by Cartier 3380.
Works great, fully functional, absolutely mint, like new condition.
Includes Cartier Watch Box.
Original Retail Price: $72,000
With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color two rows on the bezel and on the dial
Brand: Cartier
Style Number: Cartier Delices de Cartier...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Diamond, 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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