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Watches For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Piaget
Cartier Santos Dumont 18 Karat Rose Gold Model W2006951
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Dumont Large Size Model W2006951 18k Rose Gold Manual Movement Made in Switzerland 44.6mm x 34.6mm c.2000s Adjustable strap fits up to an 8" wrist Oxblood Strap/...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Piaget Rectangular 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Manual Wind Watch 1970
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Piaget Year: 1970s Serial number: 6-79-xxx Reference: C03955 In the 1960s, Piaget possessed a secret weapon that allowed them to create slim dress watches for men...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 18 Karat 750 Solid Gold Diamond Watch Tan Colored Dial Miss Protocole
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Rare Piaget 5221 18k 750 Gold Diamond Watch Colored Dial - Miss Protocole Description: This timepiece is the epitome of elegance and style - Piaget's Miss Protocole is made out of so...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Baignoire Allongee Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJBA0006
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Baignoire Allongee Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJBA0006. Manual winding movement. 18k rose gold oval case with original Cartier f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Baignoire 18 Karat Rose Gold Extra Large Skeletized Back W8000002
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Baignoire 18k Rose Gold Manual Wind Skelitized Back Model W8000002 44.6mm x 34.6mm Case Measurements Cartier Burnt Caramel Alligator Strap Fits up to an 8" wrist - adjusta...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Panthere Watch Yellow Gold - Medium
Located in Double Bay, AU
MEDIUM SIZE – QUARTZ – YELLOW GOLD RRP: approx. $44,00 AUD Year: 2022 Case : Yellow gold Dimensions: 29 mm x 37 mm Thickness: 7 mm Crown : Crown set with a blue sapphire Dial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Orologio Cartier Francaise Diamonds Referenza 2384
Located in Roma, IT
Cartier Francaise Diamonds Referenza 2384 Materiale acciaio e diamanti taglio brillante Diametro 20x25 mm Movimento al quarzo L'orologio è fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Dumont XL Skeleton Rose Gold Watch W2020057
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Dumont XL Skeleton Rose Gold Watch W2020057 - Manual. 18K Rose Gold with sapphire crown ( 38 mm x 47 mm ). Skeleton complicatio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Tankissime Silver Dial White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE70069H
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tankissime Silver Dial White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE70069H. Quartz movement. 18K white gold 16mm case. Octagonal crown set with an original Cartier factory diamond. 18k ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold, Silver

Cartier Tank Anglaise Stainless Steel Silver Dial Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Anglaise Movement: Automatic Case Size: 30mm Dial: Silver Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Crystal: Scratch-R...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

PIAGET Rare Lapis & Jade Dial 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
1970's Vintage 18K white gold 27mm Piaget Classique watch featuring a manual movement, fixed bezel, jadeite and lapis lazuli mosaic dial and integr...
Category

1960s Swazi Vintage Watches

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725 Including certificate of authenticity. The glass would need to be replac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos 100XL Stainless Steel 38mm Custom Diamond Iced Out Watch Men's
Located in New York, NY
Custom Cartier Santos 100XL complete with box and booklet papers. Cartier Santos 100XL is customized hand set with approx. 8 carats of natural ...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Santos Steel Galbée Silver Dial Roman Indexes 2423 Automatic Watch, 2000
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbée 2423 Year: 2000’s Serial Number: 780xxxxxx Reference: C03913 Case: Show sign of wear with the Stainless Steel Case in size 24 x 35mm without crow...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier RARITY Mini Tank Allongée 1976 Ref 03 Jaeger LeCoultre 845 18k Gold
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, Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Kanye West, Mick Jagger, Duke Ellington, Warren Beatty, Angelina Jolie, Tom Ford, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Piven, Finneas, Jean Cocteau, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others. The version of the Mini Tank Allongée...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Calibre Diver Steel Rose Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch W2CA0008 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Calibre Diver Steel Rose Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch W2CA0008 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel round case 42.0 mm in diameter. Octagonal 18k rose gold...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

CARTIER 14K Gold Vintage Calatrava Watch ft. collaboration by Movado
Located in San Fernando, CA
Introducing an extraordinary find - an exceptionally rare co-branded Cartier wristwatch crafted by Movado, approximately dating back to the 1940s. This exquisitely handmade timepiec...
Category

1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Cartier Tonneau Dual-Time 18k Yellow Gold Large Size
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Tonneau Dual-Time 18k Yellow Gold Large Size On Cartier Black Alligator Strap and 18k Yellow Gold Deployment Buckle 46mm x 26mm Model # W1502853 Quartz Movement c.199...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont Large Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch W2SA0011 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Dumont Large Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch W2SA0011 Box Card. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 43.5 mm x 31.4 mm. Case thickness 7...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50012S3 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50012S3 Box Papers. Quartz movement. Rectangular 18K white gold 20.0 x 25.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue sapphire c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise 20mm Steel Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch W51031Q3
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Case size 18 mm x 20 mm. Light signs of wear or scratches. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a ful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Panthere Small Diamond Hour Marker & Case 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Panthere De Cartier Movement: Quartz Case Size: 22 x 30 mm Dial: Diamond Hour Marker; Gold Case Material: Yellow Gold; Diamond Bracelet Material: 18k Yel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panthere collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 2 piece case with Diamond set Bezel, Diamond set Crown, Quartz movement, Whi...
Category

1990s French Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382 Brand/Designer: CARTIER Model Name: Delices De Cartier Reference Number: 3382 Gender...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier Silver 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ballon Bleu De Cartier 3284 Women
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
First created in 2007, the Cartier Ballon Bleu watch is a song of details and harmony. The now-iconic watch gets its identity from the guarded blue bubble of the winding crown on the...
Category

2010s Italian Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Américaine 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch Ref. 1710
Located in Berlin, DE
Case and folding clasp made of 18 Karat solid Gold. Including certificate of authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Lanieres Quartz Watch with Original Box and Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Lanieres MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Quartz DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silvered Dial with Roman Numeral and Baton Markers / Blue...
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier La Dona Ladies White Gold Silver Guilloche Dial Diamond Set B&P WE600351
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 Silver 18K Rose Gold Alligator Leather Ballon Bleu 3003 36 MM
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
First created in 2007, the Cartier Ballon Bleu watch is a song of details and harmony. The now-iconic watch gets its identity from the guarded blue bubble of the winding crown on the side. The Ballon Bleu 3003 watch we have here is for women, and it comes in a 36 mm case size. The 18k rose gold Cartier...
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu 36 White Gold Diamond, Ref. WE900651
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Ballon Bleu wristwatch (ref. WE900651), featuring a self-winding automatic movement; silvered opaline flinqué dial with black Roman numerals & blued-steel, sword-shaped hands; center seconds hand; and 36mm, 18k white gold case with a double row of round brilliant-cut diamonds accenting the bezel on a red alligator strap secured by the Cartier white gold folding clasp. Accompanied by Cartier watch box...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold-plated Alarm Clock
Located in London, GB
* Gold plated * Cabochon crown * Roman numeral dial * Sword hands * Folding design * Very good condition with minimal signs of use. This may include fading of material or plating and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Tankissime Women's 18k White Gold Silver Dial WE70069H
Located in London, GB
A 16 mm diamond set Tankissime women's wristwatch with a silver dial.  Made from 18k white gold, this luxury timepiece features a fixed bezel with 22 round brilliant cut diamonds, a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Cartier Must De Cartier 21 Mid Size Steel and Gold accent Quartz Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier, Must De Cartier 21 Mid Size Wrist watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel 2 piece case with Gold accents and a Gold crown set with a sapphire. Quartz Movement, white Dial....
Category

1990s French Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20054D6/2423
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for any occasion, this wristwatch is a must-have for those who appreciate timeless style ...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Men's 40mm Large Steel Watch Roman Iced 20ct Diamonds SOLITAIRE W
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Cartier Santos Mens 40mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Original Box and 2019 Papers. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch R...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Cartier Pasha WSPA0018 Chronograph Ref 4363 Chronograph Stainless Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSPA0018 Model: Pasha Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Siz...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier 3066 Pasha Seatimer Chronograph 18K Rose Gold Ceramic Box Paper 2019
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3066 Year: 2019 Model: Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold & Ceramic Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Cry...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Piaget Vintage White Gold Turquoise Diamonds and Emeralds Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Piaget Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 piece case with a Diamond and Emerald set bezel. Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Turquoise...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Jumbo Panther Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Watch with Date
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Jumbo Panther Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Watch with Date - Quartz. Stainless Steel (27mm x 37mm). Silver colored dial with black Roman numerals and date at 3 o'clock. Stain...
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Quartz 24 mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1567
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier Santos Galbee wristwatch is sure to make its wearer feel as luxurious and elegant as the timepiece itself. With a yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet and p...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
Located in Paris, IDF
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch. Model "Sonate" 1982, limited edition. Watch dial entirely set with brilliant cut diamonds, indexes adorned with calibrated s...
Category

1980s French Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond And Platinum Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
A Cartier diamond and platinum watch, with a round dial, with painted Arabic quarter numerals and dots, in gold, signed Cartier, on a silvered dial, with blue steel hands, with a fac...
Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Tank Americaine Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 18K yellow gold Cartier Tank Americane watch (model #: 2482) with an original diamond bezel. Mounted with 98 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approximate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Small Gray Dial Steel Watch WSPN0010 2022
Located in New York, NY
New Ladies Cartier Panthere De Cartier Small Gray Dial Steel Watch WSPN0010 2022 Elevate your style with this stunning ladies' wristwatch fr...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere 2422 18K White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an exquisite example of luxury craftsmanship, the Cartier Panthère Ruban Estate Watch. Crafted in 18K white gold, this sophisticated timepiece is adorned with dazzling dia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of platinum with a jet bezel, the timepiece features pierced hands and painted Arabic numerals on the dial. Diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat add a timeless finish and brilliance to the creation. The Cartier tradition...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Santos Dumont XL WSSA0032 Ref 4305 Stainless Steel Leather Band 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSSA0032 Year: 2021 Model: Santos Dumont XL Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Dark Blue Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Cry...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ronde Solo 36mm Stainless Steel Silver Dial Unisex Quartz Watch W6700255
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier Ronde de Cartier wristwatch is a true luxury timepiece. With a sleek silver dial featuring elegant Roman numerals and a smooth b...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Watch Small Model WSPN0006
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1814 Brand Cartier Model No. WSPN0006 Retail Price £3,950 incl. VAT / $4,150 / €4 450 incl. VAT ____________________________________ Date Circa 2018 Gender Unisex / Women Box/...
Category

2010s French Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

18 kt. Yellow Gold Cartier tank Francaise 2385 With Box and Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Yellow Gold Cartier tank Francaise 2385 With Box and Papers in Perfect / Like new condition! Model: Tank Francaise Ref number: 2385 Movement: Quartz Case: 18 kt. Yellow gold Case, Square face measurements 25 mm x 20.7 mm, bezel set with diamonds, crown set with diamond Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 1.5 ct. Dial: White dial with black Roman numerals Strap: 18 kt. yellow gold original Cartier bracelet strap with folding clasp, will max fit a 15.5 cm wrist. Comes with original Cartier box...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for any occasion, this wristwatch is a must-have for those who appreciate timeless style ...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 44mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Chronograph W6920063
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu 44mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Chronograph W6920063 - Automatic winding; chronograph. Stainless steel & Rose Gold (44mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
Category

1960s French Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Cartier Pasha Perpetual Calendar Wrist Watch, Day Date Month Moon Phase
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Cartier Pasha Perpetual Calendar Wrist Watch, Day Date Month Moon Phase Reference Nr 30003 Material Case & Strap: 18 Kt Solid Gold Case : 38 m...
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Louis Gondole 18K Yellow Gold XL Jumbo Horizontal Paris Dial 9705, 1970s
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Gondole XL Jumbo Year: 1970’s Serial Number: 9705xxxxx Reference: C03928 In 1972, Cartier introduced the ‘Louis Cartier Collection’ to commemorate its relocati...
Category

1970s French Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Roadster Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch W62007X6 2618
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch W62007X6 2618 - Automatic winding chronograph with date. Stainless steel case (43mm x 48mm). Black dial with white Roman nume...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Tank Asymétrique 18K Yellow Gold Limited Edition 300 pcs only, 1996
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Asymétrique Year: 1996 Serial number: A11xxxx Limited: 0xx / 300 Reference: C03884 In 1996, Cartier released a limited edition based on the original “Parallelo...
Category

1990s French Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier ladies Stainless Steel Ruban with blue mother of pearl dial and quartz. Cartier movement. Back set. 7 Inches in length- can be shortened 75.3 grams Length: 22mm Width: 21mm Band width at case: 21mm Case thickness: 6.30mm Band: Stainless steel leather panther...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, 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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