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Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Franck Muller
Rolex 17013 Datejust Oysterquartz White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 17013
Serial: A859***
Year: 1999
Model: Datejust Oysterquartz
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
...
Category
1990s Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial with Gilt Markers 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diame...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Stainless Steel/Yellow Gold White Dial Watch 116503
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. Man...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Discontinued Rolex Datejust 179161 Ladies 26mm Black Dial Two Tone Rose 2020
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 179161 is a luxurious and stylish women's wristwatch featuring 26mm casei size that has been discontinued. Still under Rolex International warranty until September 20...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II 116710 Black Ceramic Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116710
Serial: V521***
Year: 2010
Model: GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic
Dial: Black
Face: Sapp...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Oyster Perpetual
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Case Size : 24 mm
Dial : Custom Blue Vignette Diamond Dial (This dial is not origi...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Black Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes.
It can easily pass as unworn.
Sale comes with a Rolex box, appraisal certi...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial (This dial is not o...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Turquoise Rainbow Dial (This dial is not o...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Blue Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes.
It can easily pass as unworn.
Sale comes with a Rolex box, appraisal certi...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 116610LV Submariner Hulk Green Ceramic Stainless Steel Box Booklet
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610LV
Serial: 3452Z***
Year: 2010-2020
Model: Submariner "HULK"
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Green Ceramic
Dial: Green
...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex 1803 Day-Date Oyster Perpetual 36mm 18k Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex reference 1803 Day-Date Perpetual president watch Circa 1970s, 36mm 18k rose gold case, 18k rose gold oyster band with fold-over bucket. Rose Gold Dial with Date and Da...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
2002 Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold and Original Diamond Dial Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karate White Gold & Diamonds
Maker: Rolex
Model: 118209 Day-Date President
Serial No.: Y120XXX
Year: 2002
Material: 18K White Gold
Dial: Rolex Factory Diamond Dial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Tuxedo Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee 116234 Unisex Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity.
Sa...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding , Collectors
Case: 15 Kt Gold diameter 25.5 mm x 8.3 mm, 15 jewels
Dial: Silver colour guilloche dial with black Arabic numerals
Str...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Gold
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Diamond Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
"Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Black Diamond Dial (This dial is not orig...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Factory White Mother of Pearl Dial 78274 Jubilee Band 1999
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Datejust Black 36mm Stainless Steel Jubilee Watch 126234 Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex
Series: Datejust
Model: 126234
Case Diameter: 36 mm
Bracelet: Jubilee; stainless steel
Bezel: Custom bezel, diamonds set aftermarket. Diamonds 100% natural.
Dial: Black ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 18k Rose Gold Chocolate Arabic Dial Leather Band 40mm Watch 116515
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
In superb condition, this 18ct Everose gold 116515LN Daytona comes complete with its original box and papers. With its chocolate brown dial and scratch-resistant black Cerachrom beze...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Oyster Perpetual 6285 HoneycombDial Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Pre-Owned Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Circa 1950s Reference number 6285, 18K Rose Gold, 34mm Case With Honeycomb White Dial and 18K Rose Gold Oyster Bracelet with Automatic...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
1999 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26 79178 Champagne Diamond Dial President Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Weight: 73.74 grams
Ladies 18K yellow gold, diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch with original box and pape...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2023 Rolex 126300 Datejust 41 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126300
Serial: 9M192***
Year: 2023
Model: Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Blue
Face: Sapphir...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Salmon Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Tapestry Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Salmon Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref 16220 Wristwatch, Jubilee Bracelet, Full Set, UK 2003.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our classic Rolex Datejust reference 16220 features a 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bezel, silver dial and jubilee bracelet. This variant is probably the most iconic...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Silver Index Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16610 Submariner Date Black Stainless 2003 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16610
Serial: Y863***
Year: 2003
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Crystal
...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Pyramid Dial 16233
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A classic 36mm Datejust by Rolex in stainless steel and yellow gold. Featuring an ivory pyramid dial with Roman numerals and a fluted yellow gold bezel. The Jubilee bracelet features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 126610 41mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers 2021
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126610
Serial: 0R39X***
Year: 2021
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Ceramic
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Crysta...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex 18238 President Day Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: E374***
Year: 1990
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne
...
Category
1990s Watches
Rolex 67198 Ladies Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 67198
Serial: R776532
Year: 1988
Model: Ladies Oyster Perpetual
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: R...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Air King 116900 Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2021
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116900
Serial: 85U0G***
Year: 2021
Model: Air King
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Finished Red Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1530
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Red Dial with Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Factory Original Oyster Bracelet, 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is the classic Air King model, a staple in Rolex's collection with its original Rolex dial...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Rose Gold 3065
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An 18ct rose gold vintage Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback by Rolex. Featuring a copper dial with Arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 & 12 which is complemented by a rose gold bezel and hooded lugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 16570 Explorer II White Stainless Steel 2003 Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16570
Serial:Stainless Steel
Year: 2003
Model: Explorer II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: White
Face: S...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Dial 16220 Watch w/Paper & Tag, 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 16220
Year: 1993
Serial number: S4xxxxx
Reference: C03841
Case: 36mm Steel Case without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner ...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Blue Stick Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed!
The wat...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Rolex 16750 GMT Master Pepsi Stainless Steel Original Spider Glossy Dial
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16750
Serial: 8487***
Year: 1984
Model: GMT Master
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Pepsi - Red and Blue
Dial: Black Glossy ...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Rolex Cellini Yellow Gold 6622
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Cellini wristwatch crafted in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with diamond set hour markers numerals and a yellow gold bezel. Equipped with a yellow gold integrate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 116613 Black Ceramic 18k Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2015
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116613
Serial: 22SS5***
Year: 2015
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic
Dial: Blac...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 126331 Datejust 41 MOP Diamond Dial Steel and 18K Rose Gold Box Paper 2021
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126331
Serial: 742S5***
Year: 2021
Model: Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: MOP Diam...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 179173 Ladies Datejust Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2015
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179173
Serial: 3335V***
Year: 2015
Model: Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
D...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Small Size Two Tone Diamond Dial 18 Karat Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant Authentic Rolex ladies small size, two tone with diamonds on dial. Model67193 E963777
Item#:500-00015MRPT
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar Jewelers, located in the heart of Jupiter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 178240 Datejust Midsize 31mm Pink Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2020
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178240
Serial: 71P26***
Year: 2020
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Pink Roman Dial
Face: ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Wristwatch 76193 Stainless Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Model Number: 76193
Movement: Automatic
Warranty: One Year
Year: 2002
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Champagne
Metal Content: Stainless Steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 “Swiss” Only Automatic Watch with Paper, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 14270
Year: 1998 – 1999
Serial number: A6xxxxx
Reference: C03543
Case: Shows sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 2080
Dial: E...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126613LB
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 41mm Submariner Date, in Oystersteel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a blue dial, this 126613LB also features a yellow gold uni-directional rotatable bezel with a blue ceramic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm 14k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Jubilee Perpetual Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 26mm White Gold Dial and Sticks
Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band
Creator: Rolex
Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection
Case Material: 14k Gold and Stainless Steel
Strap...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller 18kt gold heart ladies Quartz, ref. 5002MQZC6H D2
Located in Braintree, GB
Franck Muller 18kt rose gold heart collection ladies Quartz wristwatch with factory diamonds set bezel.
The watch boasts a silver dial accented with striking red hands and Arabic nu...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Stainless Steel Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Datejust stainless steel watch features smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet, 41mm case, white dial, and automatic movement. Model number 116300 circa 2010. No box/papers.
Model: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller 18k White Gold Master of Complications Master Square wi/ Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case: 18k white gold, 42 x 42mm, pave diamond
Band: Franck Muller white leather strap, 18K white gold and diamond buckle
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1977 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16013 Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 36.00 mm
Weight: 62.38 grams
Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made watch.
...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold, 18k Gold
Custom 1 1/3 Ct Diamond Bezel Iced For Rolex Date Air 34mm Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Custom 1.30 carat diamond bezel for Rolex Date 34mm stainless steel watch models. This diamond bezel comes with a fine velvet jewelry box.
Approx. 1.30 carats of genuine natural SI-...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm Wimbledon Dial 126303
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 41mm Datejust by Rolex in Oystersteel and yellow gold. Features the sought-after Wimbledon dial with a smooth yellow gold bezel. The Jubilee bracelet comes with an Oyster folding c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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