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Watches For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Vulcain
Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W5310022
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W5310022. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 30.2 x 22.7 mm. Circular grained crown set with the blue spinel cabochon. ....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials. Crafted with meticulous a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Santos 100 Steel Yellow Gold 38mm Silver Dial Mens Watch W20072X7
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos 100 Steel Yellow Gold 38mm Silver Dial Mens Watch W20072X7. Automatic self-winding movement caliber 049. Three body brushed stainless steel case 38.0 mm. Stainless st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
Cartier Pasha C Big Date Midsize Steel White Dial Mens Watch W31055M7 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha C Big Date Midsize Steel White Dial Mens Watch W31055M7 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Polished and brushed stainless steel case 35.0 mm in diameter. Case...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo de Cartier W6701004
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Classic Cartier with a twist, the Black Roman Numeral hour markers a signature of Cartier in a lesser case being a 29.5mm steel round case known as the 'Ronde Solo' one of the more modern designs to be released by Cartier. One of the most recent watch releases by Cartier.
Quartz battery powered this slim profile steel watch sits beautifully on the wrist, fitted to a steel Cartier bracelet with deployment hidden clasp. Sapphire scratch resistant crystal, waterproof to 300 meters.
Accompanied with original UK stamped...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3 Box Papers. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 25.0 X 30.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue spinel caboch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier 'Tank Americaine' Ladies' Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Watch - a true masterpiece of horological artistry. With an engine-turned rectang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Ultra Thin 46 mm Rose Gold Mens Watch W6920054
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu Ultra Thin 46 mm Rose Gold Mens Watch W6920054. Manual winding movement. 18K rose gold case 46.0 mm in diameter, 6.9 mm thick. Fluted crown set with the blue sapp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Pasha Big Date Pink Dial Steel Ladies Watch W31058M7
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha Big Date Pink Dial Steel Ladies Watch W31058M7. Automatic self-winding movement. Round stainless steel case 35.0 mm in diameter. Case back with 8 screws. Vendome lugs. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Calibre Steel Black Dial Mens Watch W7100016
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Calibre Steel Black Dial Mens Watch W7100016. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 42.0 mm in diameter. Crown cover with faceted blue spinel. Transparent exh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier 18K White Gold Panthere De Cartier 1925 Ref. 2476 28mm Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your wrist with the timeless elegance of the Cartier Panthère 1925 Belt Watch in 18K White Gold. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a refined blend of vintage inspiration and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Quartz 29mm 18k Yellow Gold Off-White Roman Dial woman 106000M
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Yellow gold-tone 18kt yellow gold case and bracelet. Fixed yellow gold-tone 18kt yellow gold bezel. Beige dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Min...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Raspberry Dial Limited Edition Steel Watch W51030Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Raspberry Dial Limited Edition Steel Ladies Watch W51030Q3. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 20.0 x 25.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a pink s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tortue Perpetual Calendar Automatic Rose Gold Mens Watch W1580045
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue Perpetual Calendar Automatic Rose Gold Mens Watch W1580045. Self-winding automatic movement. 18k rose gold Tonneau shape case 45.6 mm x 51 mm. Case thickness is 16.8 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Stainless Steel XL W5200028 3800
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo Stainless Steel XL W5200028 3800 - Automatic. Stainless steel (31 x 41mm). Silver dial with black Roman numerals with da...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Cartier Ronde Solo Silver Dial Quartz Steel Ladies Watch WSRN0029
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Solo Silver Dial Quartz Steel Ladies Watch WSRN0029. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Circular grained crown set with a blue spinel cabochon. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier
Series: Santos
Case Diameter: 24 mm
Bracelet: 18k yellow gold & stainless steel
Bezel: Custom diamond set
Dial: Off-white Dial
The sale includes a Cartier watch box a...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Santos Ronde Model W20028g1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Santos Ronde is a little like the 1975 film The Stepford Wives; largely overlooked upon its initial release, it took years to garner the appreciation it deserved. Unfortu...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3005
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Reference number 3005
Brand Cartier
Model Ballon Bleu
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Movement Quartz
Case Material Stainless Steel
Case Size 36mm
Bracelet Material Stainless Steel
Steel b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Cartier Silver Stainless Steel Roadster 2675 Women's Wristwatch 31 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The charm of a finely crafted wristwatch accompanies the wearer through the years and to any occasion they have a date for. It is this charm, infused with timeless luxury, that makes...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Must De Cartier Vermeil Vendrome Watch
By Cartier
Located in San Fernando, CA
Cartier Must de Cartier watch is crafted in 18K gold plated sterling silver construction (Vermeil) and features a Swiss made quartz movem...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Cartier Ballon Bleu
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch - 36 mm Steel Case - Silvered Dial - Interchangeable Bracelet
36 mm steel case, 12.1 mm thick, fluted steel crown set...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Cartier Tank Solo Large Rose Gold Steel Brown Strap Mens Watch W5200025
By Cartier
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 Tank Louis XL Rose Gold Manual Winding Mens Watch W1560017 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis XL Rose Gold Manual Winding Mens Watch W1560017 Box Papers. Manual-winding movement. 18k rose gold case 40.4 mm x 34.92 mm. Case thickness: 5.1 mm. Circular graine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Paris 18Kt. Gold Calatrava Style Watch, from 1950's European Watch Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co / Cartier Paris
STYLE / REFERENCE: Calatrava Style
METAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Sweep / Europe...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier 765510TX Ref 3167 Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch French Strap
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier 765510TX Ref 3167 Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch French Strap
Pre-owned condition; in good condition, French made strap, original and signed buckle, fresh battery
Go...
Category
2010s French Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970s Scarce Yellow Gold and Diamond Mechanical Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Ladies Wrist Watch, 30 X 21 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Cartier Factory set Round Brilliant cut diamonds totaling .40 Carat. Cartier Inc. 17 Jewel Nick...
Category
1970s French Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha C Big Date Midsize Steel White Dial Mens Watch W31055M7
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha C Big Date Midsize Steel White Dial Mens Watch W31055M7. Automatic self-winding movement. Polished and brushed stainless steel case 35.0 mm in diameter. Caseback with 8...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Americaine Large Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WB704851
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine Large Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WB704851. Automatic movement. 18k rose gold case 26.6 x 45.1 mm. Octagonal crown set with an original Cartier factory diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Must Large Steel Red Dial Ladies Watch WSTA0054 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Must Large Steel Red Dial Ladies Watch WSTA0054 Box Card. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 33.7 x 25.5 mm. Circular grained crown set with blue spinel cabochon. . S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Lady watch 33 mm W3140002 VPEMNE never worn
By Cartier
Located in Pescara, IT
Cartier Pasha Seatimer LADY watch 33 mm stainless steel quartz silver dial white rubber strap ,model no. W3140002 VPEMNE. The watch features a silvered opaline dial with black Arabic...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier France Rare Mini Tank Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Scarce and Hard to Find Mini Tank Wrist Watch, 23 x 15 M.M. ( lugs included in length ) 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold Case. Cartier Inc. Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever m...
Category
1970s French Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Phantere 33mm cougar two-roll two tone
By Cartier
Located in San Fernando, CA
This Cartier Cougar watch is a testament to timeless elegance and precision with its quartz movement and classic design. The watch is in very good condition, indicating minimal signs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Automatic Diamond White Gold Ladies Watch WE902067 Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu Automatic Diamond White Gold Ladies Watch WE902067 Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k white gold case 33.0 mm in diameter, 9.96 mm thick. Fluted crown s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Tank Louis XL Power Reserve Rose Gold Mens Watch W1560003
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis XL Power Reserve Rose Gold Mens Watch W1560003. Manual-winding movement. 18k rose gold case 39 mm x 30 mm. Circular grained crown set with a blue sapphire cabochon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Silver Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W69009Z3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu Silver Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W69009Z3. Automatic self-winding movement. Caliber 049. Round stainless steel case 42.1 mm in diameter, 13 mm thick. Flut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel and 18k Rose Gold Calibre Brown Dial 42mm
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case: 42mm round case, 18K rose gold bezel, push pull crown, sapphire crystal
Dial: black / rose roman
Band: steel and ros...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier 21 Must de Wristwatch, 28mm Steel & Gold, Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier 21 Must de Wristwatch, Steel and Gold, Quartz
Model: 21 Must de Cartier
Movement: Quartz
Case: Round case in gold and steel, diameter 28 mm, thickness 5 mm graduated bezel...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Cartier Panthère
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Panthère de Cartier watch, medium model, quartz movement. Case in rose gold 750/1000 and steel, bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds, dimensions: 29 mm x 37 mm, thickness: 6 mm, cro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu W69011Z4 36mm Unisex Watch Custom Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier
Series: Ballon Bleu
Model: W69011Z4
Case Diameter: 36 mm
Bezel: Custom diamond set, 2Ct of Natural Diamonds
Dial: Silver Dial
The sale includes a Cartier box and an ap...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Solo Large Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch W5200004 Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Solo Large Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch W5200004 Papers. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case 34 mm x 27 mm. Stainless steel case back. Circular grained crown set with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Tank Must XL 31mm x 41mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch WSTA0040
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Like New. No box and original box. Comes with the gift box.
Brand: Cartier
Model Number: WSTA0040
Department: Men
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Style: Casual
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 36 M.M 2 Piece stainless steel water resistant case, Sapphire crown, Sapphire Glass Crystal. Silver dial with Black Roman numerals and a C...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Santos Octagone Wristwatch ref 187903. 18K Yellow Gold, Year 1990...
By Cartier
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 Roadster Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W62026Y4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W62026Y4. Swiss quartz movement. Calibre 688. Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold tonneau shaped case 36 x 30 mm. . Scratch resistant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Casque Collection Diamond Set White Gold 18K Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Casque Collection Diamond Set White Gold 18K Wristwatch.
Signed Cartier, numbered and marked.
White gold 18K box set with brilliant-cut diamonds, silver sunburst-patterned di...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Automatic Grey Dial Stainless Steel Diamond Watch WSBB0060
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the Cartier Ballon Bleu wristwatch, a perfect accessory for any occasion. This Swiss-made, luxury timepiece features a sleek stainless steel bracelet and a 40...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K White Gold Captive 35mm Round Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist with the exquisite Cartier 18K White Gold Captive 35mm Diamond Dial Ref 3120 Watch, a radiant fusion of opulence and precision. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold, this timepiece is a testament to Cartier's legacy of unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless sophistication.
The 35mm dial, a perfect balance of form and function, commands attention with its elegant proportions. Powered by automatic movement, this watch seamlessly marries traditional watchmaking with modern convenience, ensuring accurate timekeeping with every glance.
With the Cartier Captive...
Category
20th Century French Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Original Vulcain Pocket Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Vulcain
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Original Vulcain Pocket Watch, In Perfect Condition
Additional Information:
Serial Number 1900497
Total Weight: 64.9g
Number of...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Divan Mini Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WA301071 New Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite Cartier Tank Divan Mini wristwatch, crafted from yellow gold with a two-piece leather strap in a stunning red hue. Th...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ref 2388 Automatic Power Reserve Calendar Steel Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Reference 2388 Wrist Watch, 38 M.M 3 piece Stainless steel Water resistant case with Exhibition, Glass back. Rotating Bezel with Sapphire Glass Crystal and Sapphir...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 20 x 25 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue spinel cabochon. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch W4TA0008 Box Card
By Cartier
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 Declaration Yellow Gold Titanium Diamond Ladies Watch WT000150
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Declaration Yellow Gold Titanium Diamond Ladies Watch WT000150. Quartz movement. Elongated curved titanium case 18 mm x 39 mm. Ten 18k yellow gold mobile sliding bands moving...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Titanium
Cartier Tank Louis Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch WGTA0067 Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch WGTA0067 Card. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case 33.7 x 25.5 mm. Circular grained crown set with a blue sapphire cabochon. ....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 23 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Water resistant case, Automatic Self winding movement, Sapphire Crown and Sapphire ...
Category
Early 2000s French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tortue XL CPCP Collection Silver Dial Rose Gold Mens Watch 2763
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tortue XL CPCP Collection Silver Dial Rose Gold Mens Watch 2763. Manual winding movement. 18k rose gold Tonneau shape case 48 mm x 38 mm. Octagonal crown set with a faceted b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in an 18K gold case, the square-faced timepiece boasts a sleek design. The watch's face, revealed by pressing the knob at its apex, tells the time with black Roman numerals and cobalt blue hands. Adding further interest, the timepiece bears the inscription acte mistere ("mysterious act") on its front, while the reverse bears an intricate depiction of a crest along with the further Latin inscription Deo fidatur, or "He trusts in God."
The Cartier tradition...
Category
20th Century French Retro Watches
Materials
18k Gold, 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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