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Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Harry Winston
Rolex Day-Date 18238 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady-Datejust 28mm 18k Rose Gold Steel MOP Diamond Dial Watch 279171
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Preowned mint condition. 2021 card. Comes with the original box and papers.
Brand Information:
Brand: Rolex
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Watch Type:
Type: Wristwatch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Steel Blue Motif Dial Automatic Watch 126234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. 2024 card. The original box and papers are included.
Brand Information:
Brand: Rolex
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Watch Type:
Type: Wristwatch
Department:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 40mm Explorer II by Rolex in stainless steel. Features a white dial with the date, a red 24-hour hand and a fixed bezel featuring a 24-hour display. Fitted with sapphire crystal, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k white gold case (32mm diameter). Creme Jubilee dial. Genuine alligator leather strap with 18k white gold R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Custom Turquoise Tiffany Dial & Diamond Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Newton, MA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel customized aftermarket turquoise colored diamond dial and diamond bezel offered by Alex & Co. This stunning timepiece is pre-owned in excellent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 76193 Steel and 18k Ladies Diamond Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1999 Rolex Ladies Reference 76193 Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel Oyster Case with 18k Yellow Gold Fluted bezel. Caliber 2230 Automatic, self winding movement, Bla...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40 Meteorite Dial Oysterflex Yellow Gold Watch 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18k yellow gold with a Meteorite dial and an Oysterflex bracelet, features a black Cerachrom bezel with a tachymetric scale. The 18 ct gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex NOS Daytona Black Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
The predecessor to the 116500LN, this stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a tachymetric scale, three chronograph counters a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Silver Diamond Face
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Diamond Dial Jubilee 16233 Complete 1992
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
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: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Tiffany Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36m Fluted Bezel Silver Dial Unisex
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Kermit Submariner Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16610
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Kermit Submariner Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16610 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, pressure proof to 1,000 feet. Stainless steel case with time-lapse Cerachrom bezel . Black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1500's
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Blue Dial...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Silvered Dial And Papers circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and White Gold Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSI...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow 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 Pink Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Index Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2001 B/P
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 124300 Oyster Perpetual 41mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers 2021
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 124300
Serial: 1D264***
Year: 2021
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver
Face...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Datejust 126334 Stainless Steel 41mm Gray Wimbledon Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Rolex Datejust wristwatch is a true masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship. With its exquisite Wimbledon Dial and elegant Roman numerals, it is the epitome of luxury and...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Stainless Steel Tiffany Blue Dial Watch Ref 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Gift Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 77080
Model - Oyster Perpetual
Di...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold dial, gold hour, minute, and second hand, diamond hou...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 1.75ct Diamonds ICE Blue Steel Watch Ref 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch customized with 1.75 carats of Genuine Diamonds. The Entire Watch Is Genuine Only Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel is added. The entire bezel and Dial ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 1ct Diamonds Black MOP Dial Watch 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch customized with 1 carats of Genuine Diamonds! The entire bezel has been beautifully handset in white "SI" round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Stainless Steel Blue Dial Watch 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch
Pre-owned W/Gift Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 77080
Model - Oyster Perpetual
D...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date President 18348 Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18348
Serial: W072***
Year: 1999
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Original Factory Diamond Bezel
Dia...
Category
1990s Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18238 President Day Date Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: L245***
Year: 1989
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold Aftermarket
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Di...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Stainless Steel Pink Dial Watch Ref 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch
Pre-owned W/Gift Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 77080
Model - Oyster Perpetual
D...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2020 Rolex 126331 Datejust 41 Wimbledon Dial 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126331
Serial: 3Z370***
Year: 2020
Model: Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Wimble...
Category
2010s Watches
Cartier Ref 2878 Santos 100 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 2878
Model: Santos 100
case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Custom Black Leather Strap
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Silver Guilloche Dial
Face: Sapphire Cry...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Black lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987 Complete
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
NEW Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Custom Turquoise Tiffany Dial Watch 126000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Aftermarket Custom Tiffany Dial. Box and papers included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Panda Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN White Dial Box/Papers MINT
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN 40mm polished 904L stainless steel case, screw-down back and push buttons, screw-down crown and push buttons with Triplock triple w...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2002 B/P
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 126610LN Stainless Steel Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rolex Submariner Date 126610LN Stainless Steel Watch Box Papers
Model: 126610LN
Serial: 578P**** (Card dated 2021)
Metal: Stainless st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Men's 18k Gold Diver's Watch 16618
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner Men's 18k Gold Diver's Watch 16618 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with rotating bezel with blue insert (40mm diameter). Blue dial. 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel Pouch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Rolex Ladies Datejust 179313 Diamond Bezel and Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Booklet
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179313
Serial: D512***
Year: 2005
Model: Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Original Scattered Diam...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Rolex Vintage Steel Date Model 1501 Black Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1501 Date Model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber 1560, 26 Jewel Automatic, Self winding movement, Desira...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 116400 Milgauss 40mm Stainless Steel Orange Hand Black Dial Watch
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Ladies Oysterdate with Original Bracelet & Rare Charcoal Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6466
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1986
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Everose Gold Rhodium Dial Oyster Bracelet 326935 Stickers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm watch features a rose gold case, bracelet and a bidirectional rotating fluted bezel. The rhodium dial with stick indexes and sunburst pattern add...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987 Complete
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Champagne Diamond 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Datejust 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your watch collection with an authentic Rolex masterpiece. The Datejust 69173 boasts exquisite craftsmanship, a timeless design, and a legacy of horological excellence.
Incl...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1982 Complete
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel Oyster Band Steel Watch 179160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Series: Datejust Model: 179160 Case Diameter: 26 mm Bracelet: Oyster band; stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Index Carat Weight: 1.20 carats in tota...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee 16233 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 sale...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Submariner Smurf Diamond Dial 116619LB
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A white gold 40mm Submariner Date Smurf by Rolex. Features a rare blue dial with diamond set hour markers, complemented by a blue ceramic unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Lady-Datejust 179163 Gold and Steel Oyster Bracelet with Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Lady-Datejust 179163 Gold and Steel Oyster Bracelet with Gold Bezel
Model #179163
Stainless Steel Case w/ 18k Yellow Gold Bezel
26 mm in Diameter
Lug-to-Lug Width = 13 mm
Lug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1994
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1990s European Watches
Materials
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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