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Watches For Sale
Creator: Piaget
Creator: Ebel
Piaget 18k lapis diamond wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
30mm diameter, with lapis , diamond, 18k white gold
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget 18K White Gold 15201 Polo Evening Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This Pristine Condition preowned 21st century Piaget POLO all diamond watch is the perfect glamour piece.
Featuring all original factory-set diamonds, approximately 20.00 carats, E-F, color VVS Clarity.
This Piaget quartz...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ebel Classic Wave 12976
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Ebel Classic Wave in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz. Ref 12976. Circa 1990s. Wrist size 6 inches. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage accessory, for someone who is into a retro era, clean ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Full Diamond Watch 18ct White Gold
By Piaget
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Piaget full diamond watch.
18K white gold with gold hands and dial frame.
Exquisite
GENDER: Female
MOVEMENT: Quartz
CASE...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold round shaped case encrusted with outstandingly fine quality diamonds throughout tot...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget 1970's Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold 25mm
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1970's 25mm
Pre-owned, excellent condition vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1970's. An incred...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
Piaget Fully Loaded Diamond and Ruby Set Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Fully Loaded Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, pave diamond dial set with 2 round brilliant cut rubies at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'cloc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
PIAGET Lady's Wristwatch in 18K Gold paved with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Paris, FR
PIAGET ladies' watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds
PIAGET watch in 18-carat yellow gold paved with Diamonds, each link is paved with bars holding 8 Brilliant Cut diamonds and the d...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds and Dial Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 x 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval Case, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Gold Lapis Dial Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold watch by Piaget, featuring lapis dial with Piaget logo and hold hands. 18k gold bracelet is 7" long, case is 24mm excl crown x 23mm. Manual...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold
PIAGET Yellow Gold, White Gold and Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold and diamond watch, Piaget. The manual movement watch with a horizontal oval dial of matte gold with pol...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Polo 841 C701 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant ladies Piaget Polo small watch in 18k yellow gold. Quartz. Ref 841 C701. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch.
Certified preowned Piaget...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Piaget Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Metal Weight: 66.3 Grams
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Polo Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Piaget Polo Lady's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
31mm diameter from corner to corner.
Fits a six inch wrist.
Quartz Model 15761.C701 / 413724
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 18 Karat 750 Solid Gold Diamond Watch Tan Colored Dial Miss Protocole
By Piaget
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Rare Piaget 5221 18k 750 Gold Diamond Watch Colored Dial - Miss Protocole
Description: This timepiece is the epitome of elegance and style - Piaget's Miss Protocole is made out of so...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Diamond Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Classic Piaget 18k gold lady's watch, decorated with diamonds on the bezel, with manual wind movement. Case is 23mm x 23mm, excl the crown, bracelet is 6 6/8" long. Weight of the wat...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Ebel Classic 18k gold and stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 181033371
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Wave with original black diamond dial and diamond bezel in 18k gold and stainless steel. Quartz. Fits 6 inches wrist. Circa 1990s. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch.
Certified preowne...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel
Ebel Sportwave 18k & stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Sportwave in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 34 mm case size. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch.
Certified preowned Classic Ebel Sportwave watch is made out o...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Piaget Classic 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 1018 AG
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Ladies Classique cocktail watch in 18k white gold with diamond bezel and 6 inch 18k white gold bracelet. Manual. 10 mm case size. Ref 1018 AG. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch.
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 1001 AG
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Classic in 18k yellow gold. Manual. 10 mm case size. Ref 1001 AG. 6 inch wrist size. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch.
Certified preowned Classic Piaget Classic 1001 AG watch is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget FortyFive titanium and stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GOA34002
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget FortyFive in titanium and stainless steel on black rubber strap with Piaget deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass 45 jewel movement w/ subseconds, date, flyback chr...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium
Ebel Sport Wave 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch
By Ebel
Located in Rome, IT
Ebel Sport Wave 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch 57 Grams 6.25" Ref 866902
The watch features a 18k Yellow Gold Crown, 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bezel, sapphire crystal, Go...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Miss Protocol 18 Karat White Gold Quartz Watch Diamond Dial
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18-karat white gold Piaget Miss Protocol Ladies Watch. Watch reference # 5322. The watch has a quartz movement, silver color dial with diamond markers at 3,6 & 9. The watch has a rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Polo watch
By Piaget
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite
GENDER: Unisex
MOVEMENT: Quartz
CASE MATERIAL: 18ct Yellow Gold
DIAL:
DIAL COLOUR: Gold
STRAP: 42mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather
CONDITION: 8/10
MODEL NUMBER: 8263
SERI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Ebel 18k Gold Bezel Mother Of Pearl Diamond Watch
By Ebel
Located in San Fernando, CA
EBEL
Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Bezel
2 tone
Mother of pearl Dial
Diamond Markers
Approx. Case 21mm
Swiss Watch
In great looking and working condition, visible wear consistent with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rare Piaget Rectangular 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Manual Wind Watch 1970
By Piaget
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Piaget
Year: 1970s
Serial number: 6-79-xxx
Reference: C03955
In the 1960s, Piaget possessed a secret weapon that allowed them to create slim dress watches for men...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies full size 27mm solid 18k Piaget with rare ribbed 18k case, rare 18k dial and 18k buckle. Manual 18 jewel high grade movement. circa 1960-1969
18k...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Fully Loaded Dress Watch Women's 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Dial
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
A 20 mm 18kYellowGold Fully Loaded Women's Dress Wristwatch, pave diamond dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with 30round brilliant-cut diamonds, an 18k yellow gold jewellery st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. White Gold Piaget Wrist Watch, Manual Winding Ultra Thin, Collectors
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. White Gold Piaget wristwatch Ultra Thin Rectangle Ref.9151, Collectors
Case: 18 kt. White gold case, measurements 23 mm x 28 mm x 4.3 mm
Movement : Mecahnical Manual Winding...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Ebel for Watches of Switzerland Manual Wind Calatrava RARE
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
This is an ultra rare Ebel Calatrava made for Watches of Switzerland in the 1970's. This watch has a stunning white Roman Numeral dial. It is a true classic!
This watch is powered by...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ebel Sports Classic Wave 183909 Date 18k Gold Steel 32MM Watch
By Ebel
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Ebel
Model: Sport Classique Gold Wave
Reference Number: 1057901
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Stainless steel & 18kt 750 Gold
Measu...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Piaget 1970s Yellow Gold Jadite and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Round Brilliant cut Diamond Bezel totaling approximately 1 Carat. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Moveme...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Diamond Gold Lady's Watch - Model 84024K817
By Piaget
Located in רמת גן, IL
Preowned, excellent condition Piaget Lady Dancer 18k Yellow Gold wristwatch. Gold dial, an 18k Yellow Gold 20mm case, diamond bezel, winder, bracelet and jewellery clasp, sapphire cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget White Gold and Blue Lapis Dial Gents Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget Wrist Watch, 23 x 23 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 Piece Case, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind, nickle lever movement, Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial, white Gold hands. 7/8 inch ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Limelight Gala 18K Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elevating the elegance of the Limelight Gala watch to new heights, this timepiece, with its 32mm 18K rose gold case embellished with a total of 62 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Lapis Lazuli Watch 861 C 701
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Lapis Lazuli Watch 861 C 701 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 25 x 25 mm ). Lapis Lazuli dial. 18K Yellow Gold bracelet; measures up to a 6 inch wrist. ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 22mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel
Dial: Champagne color dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget Protocole 20mm 18k White Gold MOP Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 5355 M601D
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.38ctw (approx.)
(12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Single Cut - Pavé Set -...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Piaget Protocole Wrist Watch, Manual Winding
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectors 18 Kt White Gold Piaget Protocole Wrist Watch, Manual Winding
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding, Caliber 9P
Dial : Black
Case : Tapistry Motif 18 Kt Solid White Gold...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
PIAGET Altiplano White Gold 18K
By Piaget
Located in Geneva, CH
Pre-Owned Piaget Altiplano (GOA33112) manual wind watch, features a 40mm 18k white gold case surrounding a silver dial on a brand new black alligator strap with an 18k white gold tan...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ladies 18k Gold Tiffany & Co Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel by Piaget
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage ladies Petite Size Piaget wrist watch was designed and created in Geneva Switzerland at the world headquarters of this venerated maker. The ticking heart of this superlative time piece is an ultra thin Piaget...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by EBEL, with Diamonds and Lapis Dial
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by EBEL, with Diamonds and Lapis Lazuli Dial
The bracelet has been lengthened. Can be shortened at any time if desired.
Includes certificate ...
Category
20th Century German Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Dancer Quartz Wristwatch Ref 15317
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful sleek design 18k yellow gold ladies Piaget Dancer 15317 quartz with no crown showing push button back set.
Length: 7 inches – can be sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Dancer 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite Piaget Dancer ladies timepiece is offered by Alex & Co. The watch is crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold for a luxurious statement. Adorned with a bezel embellishe...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Polo G0A41006 Chronograph Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box
By Piaget
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: G0A41006
Year: 2019
Model: Polo Chronograph
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Blue
Face: ...
Category
2010s Watches
Piaget Men's Rose Gold Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Piaget 18k Rose Gold Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch. The dial is a custom refinished, shiny red multi-layer finish. 17 jewel. Dial is a custom refinished with shiny red multi-layer finish. A 1960's timepiece that combines classic elegance with modern sophistication.
Powered by an automatic movement.
18k rose gold
Length: 42.53mm
Width: 35.5mm
Band width at case: 20mm
Case thickness: 10.87mm
Band: New waterproof brown leather
Crystal: Plastic
Dial: Red custom redone Piaget dial...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Lady Piaget "Polo" Full Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Piaget “Polo” watch in yellow gold set with a multitude of small brilliant-cut diamonds.Circa 1980-1990.
Quartz movement: 7P3 caliber
Weight of the watch: 81.8 g
Dial di...
Category
1980s French Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ebel Stainless Steel Modele Depose
By Ebel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual
Function: hours, minutes
Case: 29.2mm Stainless Steel rectangular
Band: leather, buckle
Dial: silver stick
Serial: 592-978XXX
No box or papers included
Guaranteed t...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ebel 11 Carat Multi-Cut Diamond & Platinum Manual Wind Secret Watch
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ebel Diamond and Platinum Bracelet With A Hidden Manual Wind Watch. Set in platinum, with over 11 carats in mixed cut natural diamonds.
This vint...
Category
1940s Swiss Artisan Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Men's/Ladies 32mm Midsize Quartz Watch 884960
By Ebel
Located in Dallas, TX
Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Men's/Ladies 32mm Midsize Quartz Watch 884960 - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case (32mm diameter). Ivory colored dial with gold Roman numerals; date a...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Piaget Vintage White Gold Turquoise Diamonds and Emeralds Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Piaget Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 piece case with a Diamond and Emerald set bezel. Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Turquoise...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Vintage Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bark Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold Diamond Piaget watch has a classic halo-shaped diamond bezel. surrounded by 22 round-cut factory set diamonds, prong-set, weighing approx. 1.60 carats, ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Piaget Rare Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Malachite Set Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
This Lapis Lazuli and Malachite set women's wristwatch is a rare vintage piece, with a backwinder manual wind movement, by Piaget.
A champagne dial is concealed behind a mineral gl...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Piaget Depose Natural Diamond Bezel and Rare Jade Dial Circa 1970
By Piaget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 18k Yellow Gold Piaget Watch measuring only 6" inches from the inner rim. The watch is manual winding with a 24mm case size. The bezel is set with 32 diamonds and 4 emera...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Chopard | REF. 5053 1 | Rare Opal Dial & Large Diamond Bezel | Oblong Case | 18k
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Chopard reference 5053 1, 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch, circa 1970's. Incredible Opal dial, delicate gold hour & minute hands, Chopard logo at 12 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gold stunning 35mm Oblong case, winder, integrated bracelet and clasp, an 18k White Gold bezel housing factory set round brilliant diamonds, sapphire crystal glass and manual-wind movement.
This watch will fit a wrist of 15cm or 16cm on the two adjustments slots of the clasp. It is accompanied by our Watch Collectors Box...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Piaget Haute Complication Chronograph 14013 MOP Dial 18k Gold Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Piaget
Model: Haute Complication
Reference Number : 14013
Features : Sapphire crystal -Chronograph - Rare MOP Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: 14013 Qua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k 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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