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Watches For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Vulcain
Cartier Tank Solo Silver Dial Rose Gold Steel Ladies Watch W5200024
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Solo Silver Dial Rose Gold Steel Ladies Watch W5200024. Quartz movement. 18k rose gold 30.0 x 24.4 mm case with stainless steel caseback. Circular grained crown set with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Steel

Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch W20124U2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch W20124U2. Automatic self-winding movement. 18K rose gold case 38.0 x 38.0mm. Octagonal crown set with black rubber. Black ruberize...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51028Q3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51028Q3. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 20.0 x 25.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a pink spinel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Silver Stainless Steel Alligator Tank MC W5330003 Men's Wristwatch 35 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Here's your chance to add Cartier's magnificent Tank MC W5330003 watch to your prized collection of watches. It has a square case in stainless steel, a synthetic cabochon-shaped spin...
Category

2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Watches

Cartier Tank Solo XL Rose Gold Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch W5200026 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Solo XL Rose Gold Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch W5200026 Card. Automatic self-winding movement. 18K rose gold case 31 mm x 41 mm. Stainless steel case back. Circular grai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Steel

Cartier Ronde Solo 36mm Large Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch W6700455 Unworn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Solo 36mm Large Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch W6700455 Unworn. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold and stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Circular grained crown set ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ronde Solo 36mm Large Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch W6700455 Unworn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Solo 36mm Large Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch W6700455 Unworn. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold and stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Circular grained crown set ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Cream 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tank WJTA0025 Women's Wristwatch 25 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace opulence with an authentic Cartier Tank Francaise WJTA0025 timepiece. A masterpiece of craftsmanship, it exudes elegance with its iconic design, Swiss precision, and exquisit...
Category

2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu 28mm Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W69007Z3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu 28mm Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W69007Z3. Quartz movement. Round stainless steel case 28.0 mm in diameter. Fluted 18k crown set with the blue spinel cabochon....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Silver Stainless Steel Diamond La Dona W660022I Women's Wristwatch 28 mm
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 Tank Divan Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WA301036
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Divan Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WA301036. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold case 32 mm. Case set with original Cartier factory diamonds. Octagonal crown set with a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Mechanical Mens Watch WGTA0011 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Mechanical Mens Watch WGTA0011 Box Card. Manual winding movement. 18k rose gold case 25 mm x 33 mm. Circular grained crown set with a blue sapphire caboc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB707331
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB707331. Quartz movement. 18K white gold case 19.0 x 35.0 mm. Octagonal crown set with an original Cartier factory diamond. 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Automatic Mens Watch W26054K2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Automatic Mens Watch W26054K2. Automatic self-winding movement. 18K yellow gold case 26.5 x 45 mm. Octagonal crown set with faceted blue sapphire....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tortue White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WA501007 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WA501007 Box Card. Manual winding movement. 18K white gold case 24.0 x 30.0 mm. Original Cartier factory diamond lugs. Octagonal crown ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5001456
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5001456. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold 25 x 29 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue sapphire cabochon. . Scratch resis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Rose Gold Captive WG600003 Ladies Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Captive de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel 50 mm Watch, reference number WG600003, features an 18K rose gold case measuring...
Category

20th Century French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Tortue Privee Rose Gold 8 Day Power Reserve Mens Watch W1545851
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue Privee Rose Gold 8 Day Power Reserve Mens Watch W1545851. Manual winding movement. 8-Day Power Reserve. 18K rose gold case 38mm x 49mm. Octagonal crown set with facete...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Ronde Solo 36mm Steel Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch W2RN0008 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Solo 36mm Steel Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch W2RN0008 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. 18K rose gold and stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Circula...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W62020X6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W62020X6. Automatic self-winding movement with chronograph function. Stainless steel tonneau shaped case 49 x 43 mm. . Scratch resist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Midsize Rose Gold Mens Watch WGSA0012 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Midsize Rose Gold Mens Watch WGSA0012 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement caliber 1847 MC. 18K rose gold 35.1 x 35.1 mm case. Protected octagonal crown set with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont Steel Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch W2SA0012
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Dumont Steel Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch W2SA0012. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 38 mm x 27.5 mm. Case thickness 7.3 mm. Circular grained crown set with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Steel

Cartier Baignoire Large White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB520009 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Baignoire Large White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB520009 Box Card. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold oval case 44 mm x 34 mm. Crown set with original Cartier factory di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3BB0004
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3BB0004. Automatic self-winding movement. Round stainless steel and 18k rose gold case 36 mm in diameter. Fluted crown set w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Steel Rose Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WT100024
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Steel Rose Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WT100024. Quartz movement. Stainless steel and 18K rose gold case 30.2 x 22.7 mm. Circular grained crown set wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank MC Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch W5330004 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank MC Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch W5330004 Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Brushed stainless steel case 34.3 x 44.0 mm. Protected octagonal crown set with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Steel Rose Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WT100024
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Steel Rose Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WT100024. Quartz movement. Stainless steel and 18K rose gold case 30.2 x 22.7 mm. Circular grained crown set wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Panthere 18kt. yellow gold Ladies Quartz wristwatch with diamond bezel
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Panthere 18kt. yellow gold Ladies Quartz wristwatch with diamond bezel and Cabochon Sapphire crown. Made in 1980 - 1990s Brand - Cartier Model: Panthere Movement - Quart...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Solo Silver Dial Rose Gold Steel Ladies Watch W5200024
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Solo Silver Dial Rose Gold Steel Ladies Watch W5200024. Quartz movement. 18k rose gold 30.0 x 24.4 mm case with stainless steel caseback. Circular grained crown set with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Midsize Panther WSPN0007 4016
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Stainless Steel Midsize Panther WSPN0007 4016 - Quartz. Stainless Steel ( 27 x 37 mm ). Silver dial with black roman numerals. Stainless steel bracelet; will fit up to a 6 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Tank Solo Large Rose Gold Steel Brown Strap Mens Watch W5200025
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Solo Large Rose Gold Steel Brown Strap Mens Watch W5200025. Quartz movement. 18k rose gold case 34.0 x 27.0 mm. Stainless steel caseback. Circular grained crown set with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Tortue Large White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WA503851 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue Large White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WA503851 Box Card. Manual-winding movement. 18K white gold case 34.5 x 43 mm. Octagonal crown set with an original Cartier factory ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Solo Stainless Steel W5200014 3169
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo Stainless Steel W5200014 3169 - Quartz. Stainless steel (27 x 34mm). Silver dial with black Roman numerals. Stainless St...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Santos 18K Rose Gold Santos 100 XL Chrono Mens Watch
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 Tank Francaise Blue Dial White Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50012S3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Blue Dial White Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50012S3. Quartz movement. Rectangular 18K white gold 20.0 x 25.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue sapphire ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Santos De Cartier Stainless Steel Large Watch WSSA0062
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos De Cartier Stainless Steel Large Watch WSSA0062 - Automatic. Stainless steel case ( 39 mm ). Graduated green dial. Stainless steel Santos bracelet; extra green alligat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Declaration White Gold Titanium Diamond Ladies Watch WT000450
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Declaration White Gold Titanium Diamond Ladies Watch WT000450. Quartz movement. Elongated curved titanium case 16 mm x 38 mm. Ten 18k white gold mobile sliding bands moving f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold, Titanium

Cartier Pasha C Midsize Big Date White Dial Steel Mens Watch W31044M7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha C Midsize Big Date White Dial Steel Mens Watch W31044M7. Automatic self-winding movement. Round stainless steel case 35.0 mm in diameter. Case back with 8 screws. Vendo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Centre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Centre / Santos Series METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 2000 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 27mm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

18KWG Cartier Diamond Face Tank Américaine Watch
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic Cartier "Tank Américaine" women's watch in 18K white gold. Featuring 1.00ctw G-H/VS1-2 round pave diamonds around the face. The face measures 19mm x 35mm and has a Cartier ...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

UNWORN Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Two Tone with Diamond Bezel and Dial
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu Case size: 36mm Metal: Stainless Steel & 18k Rose Gold Bezel: Factory Diamonds Dial: Factory Diamonds Links: Full links Includes: Cartier ori...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50002N2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50002N2. Quartz movement. Rectangular 18K yellow gold 20.0 x 25.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue sapphire cabochon. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Octagon Gold and Steel Ladies Self Winding Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Automatic, self winding movement,...
Category

1980s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE900851 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WE900851 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. 18K rose gold case 42 mm in diameter. Fluted crown set with the blue sapphir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch W4TA0008 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch W4TA0008 Box Card. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 20.0 x 25.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue spi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Octagone Wristwatch ref 187903. 18K Yellow Gold, Year 1990...
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Attractive Cartier Santos Octagone reference 187903 features the small size case with quartz movement and date function. The case (26mm x 31mm) and bracelet are of stainless stee...
Category

1990s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Large Automatic Steel Mens Watch W51002Q3. Automatic self-winding movement. Rectangular stainless steel case 28.0 x 32.0 mm. Octagonal crown set with a blue sp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Pink Stainless Steel Miss Pasha W3140008 Women's Wristwatch 27 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace opulence with an authentic Cartier Miss Pasha W3140008 timepiece. A masterpiece of craftsmanship, it exudes elegance with its iconic design, Swiss precision, and exquisite ma...
Category

2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Watches

Cartier Revelation D'Une Panthere Rose Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Cartier Diamond and Gold 'Révélation d'Une Panthère' wristwatch is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship, designed to capture the imagination and enchant the senses. Encased ...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont Watch (Large)
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Cartier Santos Dumont Large Model 18ct Yellow Gold Wrist Watch on a black leather strap. Quartz movement, black dial. Applied gold Roman numeral markers. Ref: WGSA0077 Serial: 4532106489DY, circa 2023 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Carat: N/A Colour: N/A Clarity: N/A Cut: N/A Weight: N/A Engravings/Markings: CARTIER 106489DY 4532 Au 750 Size/Measurement: Large Model Current Condition: Excellent - Consistent with age and use. Accompanied by: This Cartier Santos Dumont Watch is accompanied by Valuation Reference Number 36053 dated 20/03/2024 and original warranty card with reference WGSA0077 dated 11/06/2023. The Ticken Invoice dated 14/9/2023 along with original The Ticket Guarantee Card with serial 4532106489DY dated 15/9/2023 and Original Cartier outer red box and Cartier red watch...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Silver Dial White Gold Ladies Watch W26019L1 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine Silver Dial White Gold Ladies Watch W26019L1 Box Papers. Quartz movement. 18K white gold case 19.0 x 35.0 mm. Octogonal crown set with faceted blue sapphire. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold, Silver

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

Cartier Panthere Small Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3PN0006 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Panthere Small Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3PN0006 Card. Quartz movement. Stainless steel and 18k rose gold case 22.0 x 30.0 mm. Octagonal 18k rose gold crown set w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos 100 Staniless Steel 33mm Diamond Watch White Rubber Strap #2878
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: 2878 Case Diameter: 33 mm Bracelet: Strap Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: White Dial The sale includes a original box and an appraisal certifica...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Custom Diamond Bezel 1.1 Carat Watch 2301
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE MIDSIZE CUSTOM DIAMOND BEZEL 1.1CT. WATCH 2301 -Mint condition -Case size: 25x29mm -Case thickness: 6.6mm -Stainless steel -Movement: Quartz -White dial with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch W5310036 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch W5310036 Box Papers. Quartz movement. Stainless steel and 18K rose gold case 30.2 x 22.7 mm. Circular grained crown set with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Roadster Steel Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W62031Y4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Steel Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W62031Y4. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold tonneau shaped case 38 x 43mm. . Scratch resi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu Ref 2998 42mm 18K Yellow Gold Brown Leather Band Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2998 Year: 2019 Model: Ballon Bleu Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Si...
Category

2010s Watches

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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