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Watches For Sale
Vintage Butterfly Beaded Watch Band Paiute Jenny Dick
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage watch band is the creation of Paiute Jenny Dick.
Measurements: 1 1/4 inches wide - Adjustable from 7 to 8 inches
Condition...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Watches
18k Yellow Gold Girard Perregaux Vintage Ladies Hand-Wind Watch
By Girard
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful vintage Girard Perregaux watch crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, weighing 37.9 grams. This classic timepiece features a 19mm case with a 9.5mm thickness and a 7.6mm ban...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Paris Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Paris Ladies Watch is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and sophistication. The watch features a 21mm case made of 18K yellow gold, beautifully complemented b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 14k Solid Gold 36mm Automatic 1950s RA480B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1959, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeou...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Harry Winston Ocean Dual-Time Project Z 400-MATZ44ZC.K1 Men's Watch in Zalium
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Ocean Dual-Time Project Z 400-MATZ44ZC.K1 Men's Watch in Zalium
SKU: 140971
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Harry Winston
Model: Ocean Dual-Time Project Z
Country of Origin: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Antique 18th Century George III Verge Fusee London Pocket Watch 47mm With Case
Located in Mumbai, IN
An antique 18th Century George III pocket watch featuring a Verge escapement type and a Fusee movement. The watch has a 47mm size and comes with a case. It is a unique timepiece that...
Category
1810s British George III Antique Watches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Captive WG600003 Ladies Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- **Material:** 18K Rose Gold
- **Diamonds:** Approx. 4.10ctw, VS1-VS2 clarity, E-F color
- **Strap:** Brown alligator leather with diamond-paved 18K rose gold ardillon buckle
- **Movement:** Quartz
- **Crystal:** Scratch-resistant sapphire
- **Water Resistance:** 30 meters
- **Model #:** WG600003
- **Includes:** Original Cartier box
This exquisite Cartier Captive de Cartier timepiece embodies luxury and refinement. Crafted in 18K rose gold, the watch features a sophisticated satin-finish rose gold dial, elegantly framed by a diamond-paved bezel and dial set with approximately 4.10 carats of brilliant round-cut diamonds. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal ensures durability, while the quartz movement guarantees precision.
The brown alligator strap is secured with an 18K rose gold ardillon buckle, also set with diamonds and subtly featuring Cartier’s signature “C...
Category
20th Century French Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox 146.2.97 Men's Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox 146.2.97 Men's Watch in 18k Rose Gold
SKU: 106997
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Model: Master Compressor Memovox
Country of Ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Tropical Patina Vintage Oyster Perpetual Ref 6332 Stepped Dial
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A refined Rolex wristwatch in stainless steel. This vintage timepiece from 1958 showcases the precision and craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaking. Featu...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Ellipse Watch with Diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
18k Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ellipse Watch with Diamonds
Case: 18k Yellow Gold
Movement: Manual Winding
Diamonds: 28 × Brilliant Cut
Color: D
Clarity: LR
Carat: 0.10 ct each
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Woman's Datejust Pearlmaster Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Rolex Pearlmaster that is as stylish as it is beautiful! Style 80318, the mother-of-pearl dial, 12 diamond bezel, Pearlmaster bracelet with aftermarket diamonds, synthetic sapphire...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jules Jergensen Steel Art Deco Round Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Mid Century
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget 18k Hexagon Wrist Watch with Diamond and Tiger eye accents.
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18k yellow gold hexagon wrist watch with diamond and tiger eye accents. Circa
1970's. The watch features hexagon shaped case, encrusted with 122 round single cut diamonds with...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Longines Square Flagship Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Longines Square Flagship Watch
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Longines Square Flagship Watch With Longines buckle on a leather stra...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Marcel Boucher Mod Lucite Chrome Wrist Watch ca 1970
Located in University City, MO
Marcel Boucher Mod lucite chrome women's wrist watch ca 1970
The futuristic design combines a circular lucite disc that
frames the black watch dial
The...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Helbros Model 83 Classic 1950s Wrist Watch w Military Style Bund Strap
By Helbros
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A new leather WWII Military Style Bund strap spins the look of this 1950s classic style American made Helbros Watch. The round case measures 34mm and is of gold plated steel. A textu...
Category
1950s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Vintage Art Deco Watch in Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 425J Tegolino Art Deco watch, measuring 42.5 x 20.5. The watch is fitted with a 9"90 caliber movement # 833788, case# 622162. The dial is a silver with...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 118208 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Double Quickset Oyster
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 118208
Serial: K770***
Year: 2001
Model: Rolex Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dia...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Gucci Timeless Green Watch
By Gucci
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and brand new Gucci watch
Timeless Watch
YA1264042
Steel
Green mother of pearl dial
Glass
Quartz mechanism (brand new battery)
Water resista...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold BB 33 DGG 33mm Diamond Dial Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This distinguished Bvlgari Men's Diamond Dial Wristwatch, dating back to the 1990s, is a true testament to luxury and refined style. The substantial 33mm case is crafted from solid 1...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1007 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA438
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster perpetual ref.1007 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working and aesthetic condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II 2-Tone Men's Watch 116713 with Green GMT hand
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master II 2-Tone Men's Watch 116713 with Green GMT hand - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (40mm di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Baume & Mercier Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and vintage Baume & Mercier Classic 35110 watch, crafted in 18K yellow gold. This elegant timepiece features a 30mm case with a 6mm thickness and a band that tape...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 142271
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Franck Muller
Model: Ronde Chronograph
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Mov...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 34mm Stainless Steel Jubilee Perpetual Datejust With Blue Roman Numerals
By Rolex
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
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Gold Capped Manual Wind 1950s NA121
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex ref.6494 gold-capped Oysterdate Precision manual wind, c.1956. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed white dial, applied dagg...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1972 Alexis Barthelay Hand-Wound Movement Elliptical Sterling Silver Watch
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1972, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Watch, a special piece characterized by an elegant, unique, absolutely chic yet timeless design.
This outstan...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe 5068R Aquanaut Luce Chocolate Dial 18K Rose Gold Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe 5068R Aquanaut Luce Ladies Watch is a stunning timepiece designed specifically for women. With a case diameter of 36mm, it is crafted from luxurious 18K rose gold, giv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Genuine Cartier B01952 Watch. Must de Cartier 21 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier 21
B01952 Reference number.
Condition: New Battery. Just Serviced.
Details:
31mm round Case
6.5inches wrist
Category
20th Century Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Rose Gold Tank LC Watch, Pre-Owned, Men's or Unisex, circa 2018-2023
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Louis Cartier watch; Ref. 3816. This is a classic men's Rose Gold watch. The watch is fitted with a 17-jewel manual wind Cartier mechanical movement. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DUNHILL 1930 Art Deco Tonneau Wrist-Watch In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Wrist watch designed by Alfred Dunhill.
Beautiful and elegant wristwatch, retailed by the Alfred Dunhill Company in London England. Crafted during the Art Deco period, back in the 1...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel 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
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 14000 Air King 35m Automatic 1990s Swiss RA479B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.14000 "Air-King" automatic, c.1997, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signe...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Louis 36mm 18K Rose Gold Cream Dial Hand Wind Watch W6800251
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned very good condition. No original box and papers.
General Information
Brand: Cartier
Model: Cartier Ronde Louis
Model Number: W6800251
Type: Wristwatch
Style: Luxury
Depart...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Baignoire WGBA0018 Size 15 Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Baignoire Ladies Watch is an elegant timepiece designed for sophistication and style. It features a compact 18.7mm case made of luxurious 18K yellow gold, which adds a to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines Calatrava style 7839 Cal 284
By Longines
Located in London, GB
This Longines Calatrava style 7839 is dated by the paperwork to October 1969 and comes with that original warranty paperwork, manual and box.
Ope...
Category
1960s European Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Silver Dial Stainless Steel 18k Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179174
Serial: Z685***
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Silver Dial
...
Category
2010s Watches
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920046 Automatic W/Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3284 is a sophisticated timepiece that embodies both elegance and practical design. With a 36mm stainless steel case and matching stainless steel bezel, this watc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1200R-010 'Tiffany & Co' Rose Gold (2024)
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1200R-010 ‘Tiffany & Co’ is a breathtaking blend of timeless design and understated luxury. Crafted in warm rose gold, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Ebel 18k Yellow Gold Wave Diamond Bezel
By Ebel
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Ebel watch is an exquisite piece crafted from 18k yellow gold, showcasing a stunning round bezel that is beautifully adorned with sparkling diamonds. The watch features a classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Tubogas BB191TS 3 Row Stainless Steel Diamond Dial Quartz
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the BVLGARI Tubogas BB191TS 3 Row is a refined and contemporary timepiece that embodies BVLGARI’s unique approach to luxury watch design. Crafted from polish...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ebel Sportwave Chronograph Men's Watch E9251642 Stainless Steel Quartz 1 Yr Wnty
By Ebel
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Ebel
Model: Sportwave Chronograph
Model Number: E9251642
Movement: Quartz
Number of Jewels: 27
Warranty: One Year
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: White
Metal Content: Stain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS 1970s Automatic RA448
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic with 14k solid gold bezel, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1200R-010 'Ladies' Rose Gold (2021)
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1200R-010 is a luxurious addition to the Nautilus collection. Crafted from 18k rose gold, the 35.2mm case features the signature porthole-inspired de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier with Arabic Numbers Gold Dial on a Strap
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 27mm yellow gold Ladies Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Featuring a stunning a gold dial with Arabic numbers. The watch is fitted with a sapphire glass, movement and a Baume & Mercier ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Tri Tone BB 19 1T Serpenti Round Black Dial Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Serpenti watches from Bvlgari combine the finest Italian design with sophisticated mechanisms to create timepieces of breath-taking beauty and elegance.
Bvlgari Tubogas ladies' watc...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase 18K White Gold Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase Watch. This exquisite timepiece features a round shape crafted in 18k gold. The watch boasts an automatic movement and a moon phase feature. The d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mont Blanc Watch. Mont Blanc Summit XL Mens 7080 Brown Dial WristWatch
By Montblanc
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Mont Blanc Watch
Summit XL ref 7080
Quartz.
Condition: Several Scratches. New Battery installed.
Details:
42mm Case
Brand New Silicone Generic band.
Please don't hesit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bertolucci Pulchra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bertolucci Pulchar
Located in New York, NY
BERTOLUCCI PULCHRA GOLD WATCH WITH DIAMONDS
*Like-new, pristine condition.
Brand: Bertolucci
Model: Pulchra
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Movement: Swiss Quartz
Case Size: 25mm
Lug Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Must vintage Wristwatch in sterling silver, white Dial
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Must
Reference: 2416
Dial: White, Cartier logo
Movement: Cartier quartz
Case: 925 silver, no. 031931PL
Dimensions: 22x30 mm
B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1934
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 34mm
M...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Base Metal, Steel
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Vintage Omega Gold-Plated Rectangular Watch with Brown Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Vintage Omega Gold-Plated Rectangular Watch with Brown Leather Strap
For sale is a classic vintage Omega watch, featuring a unique rectangular gold-plated case and a luxurious brown...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Tank Francaise WE1010R8 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Service Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise 1840 Watch. This watch features a 28mm case made of 18K yellow gold and is adorned with a factory-set, two-row diamond bezel. The ivory dial includes blue stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold & Steel Rolex Lady Oyster Date , Ref 6917, Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold & Steel Rolex Lady Oyster Date , Ref 6917, Automatic Wrist Watch
Dial : White with Roman Numerals
Case : Gold & Stainless Steel , 26mm
Strap : Gold & Steel , to fit a 16 cm w...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
A. Lange & Söhne 18 Karat Gold Savonette Pocket Watch, 52mm
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant A. Lange & Söhne triple-hinged savonette pocket watch is a refined example of Glashütte’s finest watchmaking traditions. Crafted from solid 18K yellow gold, the case is ...
Category
20th Century German Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch.
11/12 Reference number.
Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels.
Original Box
Condition: New battery. Comes with original box and original bezels. Please revie...
Category
1990s Modern Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Large WB520003 Diamond 18K Rose W/Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Exuding elegance and sophistication, this exquisite watch features an oval-shaped face adorned with shimmering diamonds encircling the bezel. The dial showcases bold Roman numerals, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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.
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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
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