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Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Omega
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green 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 42mm x...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch. This lovely watch is characterized by its elegant and classic design,...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch,
dating back to circa 1939, featuring:
30mm S/Steel Case,
35mm including the original signed s...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch.
Made in Switzerland, Circa 1960's
Case Diameter: 35 mm
Movement: Mechanic...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k WG/SS Turn-o-graph Watch Thunderbird 16264
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and collectible Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-o-graph "Thunderbird" watch, with a rotation 18K WG second time zone bezel, on a stainle...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Midsize Oyster Perpetual 31mm 2ct Diamonds MOP Dial Steel Watch 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Rolex Lady TT Datejust Blue MOP Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 6917-TT-LBMOP-8DR69-BDS-JUB
Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Light...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex 118388 Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 36mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds
Dial: All Diamond dial with black Roman numerals and yellow gold hands. Date can be found at 3 o'clock
Bracelet: 18k yellow gold Presidential bracelet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Basic Info
Listing number NB00006
Brand Omega
Movement Manual
Case Material 14k Yellow Gold
Bracelet material 14K Yellow Gold
Condition G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch - Automatic in Very Good condition.
Model Number: 115 200 & Serial Number: M278262
Year: 2007 -2008
Sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega 'Geneva' White Face and Black Lather Strap, Circa 1970
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega (Genève) white face and black lather pattern strap. In mint condition.
Omega Vintage Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Watch.
International...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Diamond & Sapphire Set Watch 116759SANR
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A white gold GMT-Master II by Rolex. The black dial dial has applied hour markers and features the date and the arrow-tipped GMT second time zone hand. The bidirectional rotatable bezel features 34 baguette cut diamonds, 11 baguette cut sapphires and a single trillion cut sapphire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch
excellent condition
custom carbon black was added to steel
runs perfect
No box or papers
shop with confi...
Category
1990s European Watches
Rolex Batman GMT-Master II Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Steel GMT-Master II 40 Watch - Black And Blue Batman Bezel - Black Dial - Jubilee Bracelet
40mm stainless steel case with Oystersteel monobloc middle case, screw-down crown, bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel with black and blue Cerachrom insert and engraved numerals, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops lens over the date, black dial, hour markers set with Chromalight...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm
...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Pink Dial with Diamonds Womens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Womens Rolex- Datejust
Date: 1997
26 mm
Preowned
Reference: 69160
Stainless steel
Pink Dial with Diamonds
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970'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: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Deep Blue Dial circa 1960'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: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Daytona 126503 Oystersteel Yellow & Gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An unworn Daytona from Rolex in Oystersteel and yellow gold. Features a black dial with applied hour markers. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers, the Dayt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Made Purple Dial Dial circa 3520 MAYBE??
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:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Rolex Daytona Citrus Lemon Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A rare Daytona in Oystersteel from Rolex, featuring a Citrus Lemon dial. With a tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers; the Daytona was designed to be the ultimate timing tool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, pressure proof to 1,000 feet. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (40mm diameter). ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Omega Constellation Double Eagle 1513.30.00
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This Omega Constellation Double Eagle could quite possibly be the finest example around! Quartz battery powered its a complete full set of box and papers dated to 1998 by the serial ...
Category
1990s British Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Men's Datejust 41mm Black Iced Out 10ct Diamonds Oyster Steel Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 41mm Watch Customized With 10.00 Carats of Genuine Diamonds! The entire watch is Genuine only the Custom Diamond Bezel and Dial have been added. The entire case, band,...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender 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 39mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamster Planet Ocean 232.30.42.21.01.001 42MM Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Omega
Gender: Men
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 42.00 mm
Weight: 188.47 grams
Gent's stainless steel, OMEGA Swiss-made watch with original papers. The "Omega" tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Rose Gold Oversized Tonneau with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Print dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 53mm X Width 33mm
CIRCA: 1920's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds, manual winding.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Ref. 2487. Made in 1950's
Case thr...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage 18kt. gold Omega Constellation automatic, Ref.168015
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt. gold men's Omega Constellation automatic wristwatch, Ref. 168015
Brand: Omega
Collection: Constellation
Model: Constellation
Reference: Omega - 168015
Category: Wrist ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust
Date: 1972
36 mm
Preowned
Reference: 1600
18kt yellow and stainless steel
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black ...
Category
1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's, Ref. 315418
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's.
Watch has long service award engraved on case back from H.J Heinz company.
Reference: 315418
Period: 1960's
Movement: 24 jewels, Mechanica...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ladies Omega 12kt Gold Filled Watch Working 15 Jewel Fully Serviced Warranty
By Omega
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 12kt white gold vintage ladies' Omega watch with a 16mm x 20mm x 8mm case. The face of the watch is silver, the band has a 26mm clasp, 2.25 inches on one side and 2 inches ...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Emerald 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 Synthetic MOP Rainbow Emerald...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex Black Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual 124200 Women's Wristwatch 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace the look of timeless luxury with this exquisite wristwatch from the house of Rolex. Designed masterfully using stainless steel, the Oyster Perpetual 124200 watch for women is...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Black Dial 15210 Circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Black Dial 15210 Circa 1999
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are abs...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Stainless Steel 40mm Black Dial 116400GV Box/Papers MINT
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel 40mm Milgauss Black Dial 116400GV Box/Papers MINT
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. I...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Band Silver Dial Circa 2001 15200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Band Silver Dial Circa 2001 15200
Watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes....
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Custom Two Tone Rose Oyster Diamond Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm two tone rose gold and stainless steel unworn watch, box papers included
movement runs perfect
diamond...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega
Model: De Ville
Reference Number: 1365
Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Cartier x Rolex Watch Brooch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Introducing a timeless piece of luxury and elegance - the solid gold Cartier & Rolex watch brooch, circa 1970. This exquisite brooch, retailed by Cartier, features a striking champag...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Custom Iced Out Emerald Cut Diamonds Rolex Datejust Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Rolex datejust 41mm Iced out completely with collection quality vs white natural round and emerald cut diamonds
26 carats in collection quality di...
Category
2010s Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Omega Constellation Quartz Two-Tone Watch with Diamond Dial and Date Feature
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Constellation
Model #3961070-3961080
Movement #1441-255561
Stainless Steel Case w/ 18k Yellow Gold Bezel & Accents
NOTE: Some wear and scratches on bezel
31 mm in Diameter (32...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Extremely Rare and Stylish Curvex Rectangular Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Extremely rare and stylish Curved Rectangular Watch.
This Stylish watch is Curved and with it's original curved glass.
Light Silver dial is signed Omega with Omega Logo.
Black Numerals.
Sub Second at 6.
Blackened steel hands.
Movement is signed as it should be Omega.
There is a Dust cover present for the protection of the movement.
Movement is mechanical winding.
Case is steel and amazingly clean for it's age considering it is older than
80 years.
We cleaned the case lightly but not polish to keep in the wonderful clean condition.
Watch has been serviced, restored and cleaned case,dial ,movement
by expert watch repairers...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Always in style, a retro classic Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch. The height of popularity 1950-60s, this sleek 34mm timepiece...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco pe...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm 18k Gold & Steel Watch ICED 1.5ct Diamonds White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 26mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 69173 and is in Excel...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67
Stainless Steel
Length: 45.65mm
Width: 41mm
Strap ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Nickel Prince Drs. Watch 1930s with Silver Dial by Stern Freres
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Drs. Model
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silver with Arabic Luminous Numbers Dial by Patek Philippe...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Omega Geneve Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Geneve Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold with manual movement. Circular case in yellow gold, fluted crown, snap-on back. Silver dial, applied gold ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega De Ville 1417 Vintage Superb Gold Plated Rare Dotted Dial Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega
Model: De Ville
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz 1417
Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel
Measurements : Case width: 30 mm. (without crow...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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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