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Watches For Sale
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch with moon phase automatic
By Cartier
Located in London, England
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, 37 mm. Mechanical movement with automatic winding, moon phases. Case in steel, fluted crown set with a synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel. Silvered guillo...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Submariner No Date 14060 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14060
Serial: E942***
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex Submariner (No Date)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Bezel
...
Category
1990s Watches
Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold 18 Carats Black Leather Strap Cushion Shape Watch
Located in Vannes, FR
Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold 18 Carats Black Leather Strap Cushion Watch
- Brand: Baume & Mercier
- Model: Cushion
- Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gol...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch Circa 1960
Reference: 3420
Serial: 428591
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Strap: New Spidel black leather (not origi...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18038 36mm Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038
Serial: 8404***
Year: 1984
Model: Rolex President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Custom Diamond Be...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Black Oyster Reference# 126334, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126334-0017 – White Rolesor Sophistication with Bright Black Sunray Dial
The Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126334-0017 blends modern refinement with timeless Rolex h...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16710 40mm Red and Blue Bezel Steel Box Papers 2006
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16710
Serial: D170***
Year: 2006
Model: Rolex GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Blue and Red 'Pepsi' Bezel
Dial: Black
F...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe Tiffany Twenty-4 Ladies Steel & Diamond Watch 4910/10A
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Tiffany Twenty-4 Ladies Steel & Diamond Watch 4910/10A - Quartz. Twenty-4. Stainless steel case; bezel set with 36 diamonds (25mm x 30mm). Black dial with diamond mark...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA598
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic with diamond dial, c.1968, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Absolutel...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Longines Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Longines yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s.
This vintage 1950s Longines wristwatch has a 17 Jewels Calibre 22LS manual wind movement housed in its original 14k yellow gold...
Category
1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2024 Rolex Datejust 126234 36mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel 18K Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126234
Serial: 131RC***
Year: 2024
Model: Rolex Datejust 36
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Silver
...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ceinture vintage 1970s Yellow Gold Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Ceinture mid size Wrist Watch, 27 X 27 M.M 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case. Cartier 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. White dial with Black Rom...
Category
1970s French Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Tank C6254 14k Gold Filled 28mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1950s RA585
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, 14k gold-filled Men's Omega rectangular automatic dress watch, c.1954, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signe...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Piaget Slim 18K Yellow Gold Ref. 2231N36, 18 Jewels, Round Dial, 23mm Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Ultra-Slim Manual-Wind Watch Ref. 2231N36 with Original Box and Papers
A refined example of Piaget’s dedication to timeless elegance and horological excellenc...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
NEW Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Custom Turquoise Dial Watch 126000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Aftermarket Turquoise Custom Dial. Box and papers included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning ornate art deco ladies diamond and platinum watch with sapphire accent in the shape of leaves on the case and channel set on the band. The sides of the case have ornate scr...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Rolex Datejust 126234 36mm Wimbledon Dial Stainless Steel 18K Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126234
Serial: 6039H***
Year: 2023
Model: Rolex Datejust 36
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
Bezel: 18K White G...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Datejust 41mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Oystersteel Chocolate Dial Watch 126331
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and Everose gold features a chocolate dial and an Oyster bracelet. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Original 1974 Alexis Barthelay Hand-Wound Movement Sterling Silver Watch
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1974, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Watch, a special piece characterized by an elegant, unique, absolutely chic yet timeless design.
This iconic watch is fully functional, in excellent, perfect condition with no traces of wear; it is perfect for all wrists, its total lenght is 6.69 inches, 17cm.
Alexis Barthelay founded his eponimous brand in the 1930's in Place Vendome and he soon came to be known for high jewelry and watches as well.
In the past Barthelay's Atelier created watches for jewelry brands such as Cartier and Van Cleef...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rolex Air King 5500 34mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5500
Serial: R350***
Year: 1988
Model: Rolex Air King
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: S...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Blue Dial Oyster Men's Watch 116622
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Original Box and Papers are Included. 2-year chronostore warranty.
🕰️ Basic Information
Brand: Rolex
Model Name: Yacht-Master
Model Number: 116622
M...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
RADO CONWAY 30 watch Automatic Rare Gradient Day / Date Stainless Steel Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rado
Model: CONWAY 30
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Measurements :36mm diameter (excluding crown )x 40mm
Band T...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 116610 40mm Black Ceramic Stainless Steel Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610
Serial: 69NG1***
Year: 2010-2020
Model: Rolex Submariner Date
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Sky-Dweller 'Yellow Gold' Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
In perfect condition, this 42mm 18ct yellow gold Rolex Sky-Dweller is still under Rolex international warranty until 2027. Featuring Rolex’s most complicated movement, the automatic ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch w/ hidden Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch with hidden Watch. The watch is a Geneve 17 jewel manual movement with a safety cl...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in Switzerland. The stunning and elegant Chopard...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage automatic swiss watch, Tissot VisoDate SeaStar PR 516, ca. 1965.
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Vintage automatic swiss watch, Tissot VisoDate SeaStar PR 516, ca. 1965.
Gray face
Black lather sport strap
Stainless steel case, 34mm diameter sign...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Watches
$544 Sale Price
20% Off
Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco diamond and onyx watch head set in newer triple-strand band of onyx beads with diamond spacers. Watch head is platinum. Spacer...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Add this great post-war, Swiss-made Eska Military Style Wrist Watch to your vintage collection. In brushed steel, this 31mm watch has its original mat silver-toned face with Roman nu...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Yacht Master 126622 40mm Slate Rhodium Dial Platinum Bezel Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126622
Serial: W5067***
Year: 2019
Model: Rolex Yacht-Master
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Platinum
Dial: Rho...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 2011 Daytona - 116598SACO Leopard Dial and Band Watch w/ Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Rolex Daytona 116598SACO, also known as the “Leopard,” is an adventurous and ultra-rare 2011 Cosmograph Daytona designed for collectors who dare to stand out. Crafted in 18k yell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 18K Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box but no papers.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model: Daytona
Model Number: 16523
Style: Luxury
Department: Men
Country/Region ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Française Ladies' Watch – Stainless Steel & 18kt Yellow Gold, 2000s
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
A classic ladies’ Cartier Tank Française wristwatch in stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold. The silvered dial features bold black Roman numerals, black inner minute divisions with f...
Category
Early 2000s European Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Patek Philippe Trapeze Model 5489G 18 Karat White Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Patek Philippe Trapeze Model 5489G 18k White Gold 34mmx32mm, Manual Wind, Made in Switzerland c.2007
Maker: Patek Philippe
Model: 5489G Trapeze
Year: 2007
Material: 18K Whit...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 126233 Jubilee Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126233
Serial: M333T***
Year: 2020
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
B...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Dial Two Tone Automatic Women's Watch Ref 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless luxury and precision, this Rolex Datejust Automatic Women's Watch is an exquisite blend of elegance and performance. Crafted in stainless steel with an 18k yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Champagne Dial Diamond Bezel Yellow Gold Watch 15037
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 timepiece exudes the opulence and class that many luxury watch collectors seek while maintaining a competitive, used Rolex price. It's also an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mercedes Stainless Steel Post WWII Vintage Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In mint condition, enjoy this post WWII Style Mercedes Winder 32mm Men's Wrist Watch. With a pristine linen face, the gold tone hands and matchstick indexes are sleek and easy to rea...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
VINTAGE Rolex GMT Master 1675 Pepsi Red Blue Stainless Steel Box Paper 1966
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1675
Serial: 1196***
Year: 1966
Model: Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi"
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Red and Blue "Pepsi"...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex datejust president diamond 18k yellow gold watch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Rolex watch pairs rich 18k yellow gold with a sleek brown leather strap, accented by eleven VS clarity diamonds and a classic 24mm case.
Category
20th Century Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse 28mm 18k White Gold Blue Sigma Dial Unisex Watch 3566/1G
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. It is fully serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. No original box and papers, comes with a chronostore box.
* Free Shipping within the...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Midsize 168623 35mm Silver Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 168623
Serial: K788***
Year: 2003
Model: Rolex Yacht-Master Midsize
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow G...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega Seamaster 120M Jacques Mayol
By Omega
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover the iconic Omega Seamaster PloProf 120M Jacques Mayol, a watch that combines legendary durability with understated elegance. Housed in a 37 mm stainless steel case, this mod...
Category
1980s European Modern Vintage Watches
TechnoMarine Pink Ceramic Steel Quartz Wrist Watch w Diamond Bezel
By Technomarine
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A fresh, bold and exciting timepiece for the ladies by TechnoMarine. The highly polished pink ceramic finish grabs your attention and draws you in to the intricate modern dial framed...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex 2022 Oyster Perpetual 124300 Green Dial 41mm Watch w/ Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 2022 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 is a bold yet refined timepiece, featuring a vibrant green dial housed in a 41mm Oystersteel case. The dial showcases luminous baton hour marke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Blue Jubilee Reference# 126334, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126334-0026 – White Rolesor Elegance with Azzurro blue Dial
The Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126334-0026 is a refined blend of timeless design and modern appeal, fe...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 2025 Oyster Perpetual 134300 41mm Pistachio Dial Watch w/ Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 2025 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300 is a striking 41mm timepiece that blends timeless design with a refreshing modern twist. Crafted from corrosion-resistant Oystersteel, the watc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Champagne Jubilee Reference# 126333, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126333-0012 – Yellow Rolesor Luxury with Champagne Diamond Dial
The Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126333-0012 is a refined blend of elegance and precision, crafted i...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Concord Stainless Steel WWII Era 24 Hour Dial Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this retro time find, circa mid 1940s. This 29mm Concord Stainless Steel WWII Era Men's Wrist Watch has an interesting 24 Hour Military style dial with illuminated spear hands....
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Green Oyster Reference# 126300, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126300-0019 – Oystersteel Elegance with Mint Green Sunray Dial
The Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126300-0019 is a bold, contemporary expression of Rolex’s most iconi...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Cream Dial Arab Numbers 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. 2503. Made in 1950’s
Case th...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
The Piaget Gold Watch is a luxurious timepiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 18K gold, this watch is not only a fashion state...
Category
1950s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank 366001 Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil).
Ref 366001
Champagne Dial
Movement Just Serviced.
New Gucci Leather Band.
Condi...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers 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 / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Vacheron & Constantin 18K Gold Manual Watch Ref. 6290
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and elegant timepiece from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking, this Vacheron & Constantin Genève Ref. 6290 features a square case crafted from solid 18K gold, measuring 25.4m...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Silver Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Oyster Precision reference 6426 with a silver dial manual wind from the 1970s. Measurements include a 34mm case and 19mm lug width. Fits up to a 7 inch wrist. Ready to...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Silver
Rolex Ladies Date 69160 26mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers Service Card
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69160
Serial: L35****
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex Ladies Date
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee
Bezel: Stainless Steel
...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Floral Filagree Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Sapphire Band
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco platinum top on 18k gold watch accented with diamonds and sapphires, circa 1920. The filagree rectangular elongated 3 piece case has geometric triangles design and on the lu...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Midsize Datejust 278273 31mm Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 278273
Serial: 6887M***
Year: 2022
Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Band...
Category
2010s Watches
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Watches for Sale: Shop Rolex Watches, Omega Watches and Cartier Watches on 1stDibs
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, vintage and luxury 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.
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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.
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