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Watches For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Vulcain
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

Cartier Ballon Bleu Black Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W6920052
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu Black Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch W6920052. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Round stainless steel case 47.0 mm in diameter, 15 mm thick. Fluted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

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 Ballon Bleu WJBB0034 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu WJBB0034 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 135576 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 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 Calibre Diver Steel Rose Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch W2CA0008
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Calibre Diver Steel Rose Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch W2CA0008. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel round case 42.0 mm in diameter. Octagonal 18k rose gold crown se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 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 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 Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond Mini 2363 Watch
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the Cartier Panthère 2363 Mini Ladies Watch, a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. This exquisite timepiece is a symbol of luxury, meticulou...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Classic Louis Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Louis Cartier mid size Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 M.M. 2 Piece 18K yellow Gold case, Quartz movement, Sapphire Crown, White Dial with Black Roman numerals. New Hadl...
Category

Early 2000s French Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Cartier Roadster Small Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W62016V3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Roadster Small Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W62016V3. Swiss quartz movement caliber 688. Stainless steel tonneau shaped case 36 x 30 mm. . Scratch resistant sapphire crysta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Cartier Ref 2977 Ladies Love Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2977 Model: Love Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case ...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Vintage Cartier Panthère Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold 33mm Model 887920
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat CARTIER Panthère COUGAR Watch In 1914, the tale of Cartier's panther began with the iconic "Lady With a Panther" drawing—a narrative that continues in the 18k gold vintage Cartier...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

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 Santos Ronde Stainless Steel White Dial Mens Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier Santos Ronde Stainless steel White Dial Mens Watch Brand Cartier Model Santos de Cartier Case Material Stainless steel Case Diameter 32mm Crystal Sapphire crystal Bezel Stainless steel brushed bezel with screws Dial White dial with black roman numerals. Blue hour and minute hands. Bracelet Stainless steel Cartier screws link bracelet...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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 Stainless Steel Ronde Solo De Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 42mm stainless steel round case Dial: white roman dial Band: Cartier black leather strap, deployment clasp Serial #...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Enamel Sapphire 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock
Located in New York, NY
Delight in the fusion of artistic sophistication and horological mastery with the Cartier Enamel Sapphire Pushers 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock. Crafted by the renowned French maison Cartier, this mechanical timepiece stands as a testament to the brand's legacy of innovation, luxury, and exquisite craftsmanship. Encased in lustrous 18 karat gold, the clock features a traveling shutter design that adds a touch of intrigue and elegance. The use of enamel in combination with sapphire pushers showcases Cartier's commitment to using the finest materials, creating a timepiece that is both visually stunning and technically superior. The intricate detailing of the enamel work, combined with the functionality of the sapphire pushers, reflects Cartier's dedication to creating pieces that are not just watches but also works of art. The juxtaposition of the rich gold against the vibrant enamel and the brilliance of the sapphires creates a harmonious and luxurious aesthetic. This traveling shutter clock...
Category

1920s Vintage Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Baignoire 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch Wb520028 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Baignoire 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB520028 Box Papers. Quartz movement. 18k rose gold oval case 25 mm x 20 mm. Case thickness: 6.8 mm. The crown set with diamond. ...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Panthere Medium Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3PN0007
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Panthere Medium Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch W3PN0007. Quartz movement. Stainless steel and 18k rose gold case 29 mm x 37 mm. 6 mm case...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

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 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 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 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 Santos Ronde Estate Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular Cartier Santos Ronde Estate Watch is a splendid fusion of 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. Its round case showcases both gold and stainless steel, and the minera...
Category

1990s Watches

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 Pasha Seatimer Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch W31077M7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch W31077M7. Automatic self-winding movement. Caliber 049. Round stainless steel case 40.5 mm in diameter. Includes a screw ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
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 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 Tank Francaise 2302 Stainless Steel Watch Medium Size
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model Name: Tank Francaise Model Number : 2302 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 28 mm x 32 mm Dial: Silver Dial with Black Roman Numerals Crown: Sapphire​​​​​​​...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 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 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

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

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 Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
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 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 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...
Category

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 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 1920s Platinum and Diamond EWC Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case with Diamond set case perimeter, approximately 2 Carats. Jeweled Nickel lever mech...
Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Pink Double C Decor Limited Edition Steel Watch W51031Q3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Pink Double C Decor Limited Edition Steel Ladies Watch W51031Q3. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 20 x 25 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a pink ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

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 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

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 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 Santos Dumont Small Rose Gold Mens Watch WGSA0022 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Dumont Small Rose Gold Mens Watch WGSA0022 Card. Quartz movement. 18k rose gold case 38 mm x 27.5 mm. Case thickness 7.3 mm. Circula...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose 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 Tank Francaise Steel Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W51005Q4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W51005Q4. Automatic self-winding movement. Rectangular stainless steel 28.0 x 32.0 mm case. Octagonal 18K yellow gold ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Diamond Steel Ladies Watch WE110007
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Diamond Steel Ladies Watch WE110007. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 25.0 X 30.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue spinel cabochon....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm Steel Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch W4BB0016 Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm Steel Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch W4BB0016 Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 33.0 mm in diameter....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Dumont Large Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch W2SA0011
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Dumont Large Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch W2SA0011. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 43.5 mm x 31.4 mm. Case thickness 7.3 mm. Ci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 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

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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