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Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Sicis Jewels
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Command Bezel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116680
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned watch in good condition. Comes with the original box but no papers * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Daytona 40mm 116500LN
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Daytona in stainless steel with black dial and black ceramic bezel. Auto w/ subseconds and chronograph. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116500LN. Circa 2020s. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Daytona 116500LN...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Gold Champaign Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Champaign Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch SKU: WA00036 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: ROLEX 18k YELLOW GOL...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Ladies Small Size Two Tone Diamond Dial 18 Karat Stainless Steel
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 Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Gent's Vintage Rolex Cellini Bracelet Watch in Solid 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 3800
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare and elegant vintage Gent’s Rolex Cellini wristwatch in solid 18k yellow gold with an attached solid 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet. The dial is gold, set with 18k yellow gold b...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
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

1973 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26MM 6917 White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 47.62 Grams Ladies stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark)...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X D...
Category

1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Art Deco Watch from 1947
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: / Art Deco Tropical / Reference 4327 METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Top Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 29mm Len...
Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal, with day and date. Yellow gold with fluted bezel (40mm diameter)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Diamond Dial and Bezel circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Diamond Dial circa 1970's
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 Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two-Tone Yellow & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25mm Len...
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Floral Dial 116200
Located in London, GB
A 36mm Datejust by Rolex in stainless steel. Featuring a chocolate floral dial with applied Arabic numerals that is encased and complemented by a smooth fixed bezel. Fitted with sap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date Diamond Dial 18039
Located in London, GB
A 36mm Day-Date in white gold by Rolex. Features a silver dial set with 8 single cut diamonds, 2 baguette cut diamonds and a fixed white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with sapphire crys...
Category

20th Century European Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch 118206
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch 118206 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Platinum case with smooth bezel . Glacier blue wave dial . Platinum ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Grey dial with Roman numerals. Black alligator strap with 18K Rolex tang buckle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Jubilee cream dial with gold Roman numerals. Burgundy strap with Rolex 18k Yell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex 26mm 14k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Jubilee Perpetual Datejust
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

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Vintage rare cushion shaped watch
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage rare Cushion shape 18 K gold.1930's This is a lovely and rare cushion shaped watch in Solid 18 K gold Case. Solid 18 K fixed lugs. Dial is signed Rolex black numbers. Attractive and rare blackened steel hands. This watch comes with one of the best Rolex movements Signed Rolex Prima 15 Jewels...
Category

Early 20th Century European Watches

Rolex Rare vintage square silver watch with very attractive dial
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage watch in amazing condition with very beautiful luminious numbers and hands. Luminious numbers were considered very useful in those days because the were more visible in...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal, dual time. Stainless steel case (40mm diameter). White dial with lumin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel & White Gold Ladies Watch 179174
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel & White Gold Ladies Watch 179174 - Automatic winding; 31 jewel; sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel ( 26 mm) . Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k WG/SS Turn-o-graph Watch Thunderbird 16264
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 Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered, teardrop, overlaid fancy lugs. Rolex, 17-Rubies (Jewels) precision lever escapemen...
Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex Precision wristwatch, boxed watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
The perfect classic timepiece is what you wil find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rolex precision wristwatch. It features a traditional circular shaped case in 9ct gold marked on...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Watches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch with rare “Thunderbird” bezel dated Circa 1947. Snap back 18ct gold case with straight, tapered, curved lugs. Rare milled “Thunderbird” bezel with indented square markers for the hours and a double square marker for 12. Case marked Rolex, with the Rolex crown...
Category

1940s Swiss Post-War Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold Cellissima 26mm Dial Diamond Bezel 6671 Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold Cellissima 26mm Dial Diamond Bezel 6671 Watch – a masterpiece that seamlessly fuses elegance and precision. This exquisite timepiece showcases a luxuriou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished T. Blue Dial, 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Model Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rol...
Category

1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 34mm 18k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 34mm White White Dial Roman Numeral Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band Creator: Rolex Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection Case Material: 18k Gold and Stainless Steel S...
Category

1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini Prince 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5443/9
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Prince 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5443/9 - Manual winding. 18k white gold case with exposition back (29 mm x 45mm ). Black dia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 14270
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 14270. The minor patina on the dial near the center of the hands aro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Watch 114200
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Watch 114200 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, no-date, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Rolex Art Deco women's wristwatch - a timeless jewel in white gold and diamonds This Rolex Art Deco women's wristwatch is not only an expression of the finest watchmaking...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust II 41mm Red Arabic Diamond Dial 2.5ctw Diamond Bezel Watch 116334
Located in Aventura, FL
The Rolex 116334 Datejust II 41mm with Aftermarket Diamond Red Arabic Dial Watch is a striking timepiece with elegance and sophistication. With its 2.5ctw Aftermarket diamond bezel a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Precision 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Rolex Precision 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wrist Watch. Mechanical, manual Wind Movement. Strap and case made of 18 Karat solid Yellow Gold. ...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1986 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26MM 69178 Champagne Dial President Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 72.15 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Air-King Men's Stainless Steel Watch White Dial 114200
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Air-King Men's Stainless Steel Watch 114200 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, no-date, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with stainless steel smooth bezel (34mm diameter). ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch
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

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold Ruby Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies President 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial SKU: WA00001 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: ROLEX 18k YELLOW GOLD LADIES PRESIDENT...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Watches

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6917 For Women, 70's
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6917 For Women, 70's Wonderful Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if you want to know any other information, do not hesitate to contact us. - Movement: Automatic mechanical...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

1997 Rolex Yacht Master 29MM 69623 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 29.00 mm Weight: 72.30 Grams Ladies 18K yellow gold and stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watc...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 Light Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
Located in San Pedro, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Two Tone Datejust Watch, Custom Light Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial & Fluted Bezel on Rolex 14K Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Jubilee Band. ...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Diamond Dial Stainless Steel 18 Karat
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Rolex small size with diamonds on dial and diamonds on bezel. Original Rolex diamonds.Model:114200/2v451895 Item#:500-00024KOTT WHAT YOU GE...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Ref. 3400 Openface, Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, Stainless Steel
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare collectors Watch. Original Condition. Watch needs an overhaul. Including certificate of authenticity.
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, 5513, Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, 5513, Stainless Steel Watch Made in Switzerland, Circa 1967 Case Diameter: 40 mm Crown: Original Rolex Dial: Signed Rolex Movement: Automatic Rolex Watchband...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

3 Carat Diamond Bezel Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 16013
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 16013 set with over 3 carats in natural round cut diamonds. Diamonds are set all around the bezel and on the Roman Numeral hour markers. Complemented with a two-tone jubilee strap and adjustable deployment clasp. An extravagant, yet sleek watch that echoes a statement of refined taste and class. This remarkably versatile watch fits any occasion from casual to dressy. The diamonds on the bezel and Roman numeral hour markers are aftermarket diamonds and not original Rolex factory diamonds...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Mens Watch 116400
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned. Original Box and Papers are Included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch'...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex 34mm Stainless Steel Jubilee Perpetual Datejust With Blue Roman Numerals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 34mm Blue Dial Roman Numeral Accent Dial Jubilee Band Creator: Rolex Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection Case Material: Stainless Steel Strap Material: Stainless...
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Green Dial Steel 36mm Watch 126000 Full Set 2023 Unworn
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, unworn, Rolex Oyster green dial, mens watch. Reference 126000 36mm, full set even includes the boutique green Rolex bag. Purchased...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Small Size Datejust Oyster Stainless Steel 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant small size Rolex with two tone design stainless steel and 18KT yellow gold. Authentic Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual. Model #:69173/X...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
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

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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