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Watches For Sale
Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Creator: Cartier
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 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
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 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
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 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 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
Tiffany & Co. Universal Geneve Rose Gold Wristwatch, 1950
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18k rose gold Universal Geneve wristwatch. Universal Geneve had a partnership with Tiffany during the late 1940’s and 1950’s. During th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, 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 Ref 2878 Santos 100 Midsize Stainless Steel Leather Strap Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2878
Year: 2007
Model: Santos 100
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Leather
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 33m...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
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 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 Santos 18K Rose Gold Santos 100 XL Chrono Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Santos 100 XL Chronograph Mens Wrist Watch.
Santos 100, reference 2935 Pink gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with date circa 2009.
Dial: black
Calibre: cal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose 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 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
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 Panthere L 3-Row 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
In Mint Condition.
Swiss Made, Cartier Panthere Model in Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold.
Solid 18k Gold Links.
Watch Comes Full Links, As Well As Original Cartier Box & Papers.
L...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel & White Rubber Stl 38mm Must 21 Autoscaph Vintage Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier
Department: Unisex
Case Material: Stainless Steel + White Rubber
Strap: Stainless Steel + White Rubber
Dial Color: Black
Indices:12-Hour Dial
Style: Dress/Formal
Case ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches
Cartier Santos Ref 4072 WSSA0037 Large Grey Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 4072 / WSSA0037
Model: Santos Large
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Grey
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 39.8mm...
Category
2010s Watches
Cartier Santos Ronde Chronograph Yellow Gold Ladies Watch Ref.: 1530
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Santos Ronde Chronograph in 18ct. yellow gold with a diamond bezel
Reference: 1530
Material: Yellow gold
Movement: Quarz
Diameter: 30
Dial: White
Bracelet: Crocodile leather ...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Watch
Located in Vaughan, CA
Crafted by Tiffany & Co this watch is part of their Atlas collection which is modelled after the clock that is found in front of the flagship store in NYC. Made of Stainless Steel wi...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Cartier Santos DeMoiselle White Gold and Diamonds Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier Santos DeMoiselle Collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 20 X 18 M.M 18k White Gold 2 Piece case, Factory set Diamond Bezel and Lug Tops, Diamond set Crown, Quartz Movemen...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vendome Trinity
By Cartier
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Sleek.
GENDER: Unisex
MOVEMENT: Quartz
CASE MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
DIAL: 30mm
DIAL COLOUR: White
STRAP: 45mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: Brown Leather
CONDITION: 9/10
MODEL NUMBER: *****
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Unisex Cartier Panthere Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing an exquisite Cartier Panthere Cougar watch, an iconic timepiece that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted from lavish 18 karat yellow gold, this unisex wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cuervo & Sobrinos Sterling Silver Campaign Style by Concord Watch Co. circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord Watch Co. for Cuervo & Sobrinos
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch
with sa...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos Extra Thin, Large Size, circa 1978-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos extra thin (extra plate), fitted with an 17-jewel Frederick Piguet movement caliber 096. The watch was made in the late...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm
MOVEMENT / ...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
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
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Quartz Square Watch Stainless Steel W/ Date
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Quartz Square Watch Stainless Steel w/ Date
Movement #256041
Case #820.1007/940293352
Stainless Steel Atlas Case
Features Roman Numeral Bezel
29 mm Wide (31 mm w...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha de Cartier WJ120251 Men's Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Pasha de Cartier
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kinetic
Year Manufactured: 2005
Year of Manufacture: 2000-2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Rotonde Day & Night 18K White Gold Blue Dial Automatic Watch HPI01009
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. excellent condition. Comes with a box but no papers.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Two-year warranty coverage
* 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The Tank Américaine watch was first launched in 1989. This is a small model with quartz movement. The case is in a white gold set with brilliant cut d...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Diamond
Cartier Paris and Edmond Jaeger Seed Pearl and Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1910s, this early platinum, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch was created by Cartier Paris in collaboration with Edmond Jaeger and European Watch & Clock. The square ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Ladies WG Diamond Watch 2489
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Ladies WG Diamond Watch 2489 - Quartz movement. 18k white gold case with factory diamond bezel (19 mm x 35 mm ). Silver colored Dial with blac...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Cartier HPI00762 Panthere Divine Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier HPI00762 Panthere Divine Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Cartier Panthere Divine watch, a true testament to elegance and grace. Craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch 2618
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch 2618 - Chronograph Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (43mm x 48mm). Silver dial with Arabic numerals; date a...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Cartier Stainless Steel Men's Reversible Basculante Quartz Watch 2522
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cartier Stainless Steel Men's Reversible Basculante Quartz Watch 2522
Model: Basculante XL
Model #2522
Stainless Steel Reversible Rectangular Case
Watch can be flipped over (see photos for demonstration)
Width of Case = 26 mm
Length of Case = 33 mm (34 mm w/ Sapphire Crown)
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 40 mm
Lug-to-Lug Width = 20 mm
Thickness = 7 mm...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A ladies yellow gold Panthere wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, a secret signature at X, a blued steel sword-shaped hands and a yellow gold diamond set bezel. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W69011Z4 3005
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W69011Z4 3005 - Quartz. Stainless steel case (36mm). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals. Stainless steel Cartier bracel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Paris Ceinture Trinity Tri-Color
By Cartier
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
In Mint Condition.
Swiss Made, Cartier Ceinture in 18k Yellow, White & Rose Gold. Solid 18k Gold.
Very Rare Model.
Beautiful Step-Bezel Case.
L Case Size, 26.5mm.
Highly Collectible....
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Ladies Ellipse Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Presenting a timeless treasure that transcends eras- a vintage ladies 18 karat yellow gold Cartier Ellipse watch. This exceptional timepiece from...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americane Mm Ladies 18k; Discontinued, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Cartier American Tank, MM Ladies 18K yellow gold watch measuring 20 x 35mm. The watch if fitted with a quartz movement, and is acc...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Watch Stainless Steel 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning tank watch, midsize at 25mm made with stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold.Model 2301/CC328468
Item#: 500-00004ATTT
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar Jewelers, loca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Paris Centure PM, Small Octagon shaped Watch, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Centure Octagon Shape watch is the Small size, circa 1975-1980. The watch is made in 18K yellow gold 2-bo...
Category
1970s European Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany Art Deco Pocket Watch By Audemars Piguet
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and rare octagon shaped pocket by Audemars Piguet for Tiffany. Rare in platinum and retaining original box. Case hallmarked, with owner's initials in yellow gold, 18 jewe...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Cartier Tank Francaise Mid-Size SS Automatic Calendar Watch Iob Ref. 2302
By Cartier
Located in Richmond, CA
A Cartier Mid-size (32mm) Tank Francaise bracelet watch in stainless steel (Ref.2302). The Swiss made movement is automatic winding. The dial is silver with black roman numeral markers and a date display at 6, the hands are blue, the crown is mounted with a blue cabochon sapphire. The full length bracelet is suitable for up to 8.5” wrist (3 removed links included).
Comes with original Cartier watch...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Le Cirque Animalier Coccinelles Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Indulge in luxury with the Cartier Le Cirque Animalier Coccinelles Ladies Watch. This exquisite timepiece features a 43mm case crafted from 18k rose gold, exuding elegance and sophis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Basculante Ref 2390 Mécanique 'Manual' Rectangle Watch, Full Set
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks, Cartier Tank Wristwatches are iconic & instantly recognizable timepieces. This particular example is a sophisticated Cartier Tank Basculante reference 2390, seldom encountered & highly desirable.
With its most pivotal feature - flip feature with reversible case (inspired by JLC's the Reverso watch...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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 Ballon Bleu WJBB0009 Unisex Watch in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu WJBB0009 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
SKU: 129939
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Ballon Bleu
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Française 2303 Serviced Steel & 18k Gold Chronograph Chronoreflex
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning few
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...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Tortue WA503751 Women's Watch in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tortue WA503751 Women's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
SKU: 129073
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tortue
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-wind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose 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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