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Watches For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Reference # RGGS-01-AAA Skeletonized with Tourbillon Christophe Claret developed movement Manual Wind White Sapp...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds, White and Pink Diamond Bow Watch
Located in London, GB
This high jewellery Chopard watch is part of their Happy Diamonds collection which features spinning diamonds around the bezel fitted between two pieces of sapphire so the wearer can...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Gold

Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 8648 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1943 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 8648. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 1...
Category

1940s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Miss Protocole quartz watch in 18k white gold
Located in Perugia, IT
Piaget Miss Protocole 18K white gold quartz wristwatch Ref 24055-GOA18032 Case reference 5221 serial 829XXX Total weight g 35.8 Case length mm 24 Case width mm 14 Total length with s...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Lady's White Gold Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. Watch. The watch is 18K White Gold. It fits up to a 7" wrist. The watch face is 0.75" wide. The band is 7/16" wide. The watch weighs 66.7 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 37mm 6623 On Leather Watch Box and Papers
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini 37mm in 18k gold case and ostrich leather strap. 1990 year with the original Cellini anniversary box and papers. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Cellini 18K Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Gucci Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch with Charms Model 107
Located in West Sussex, GB
A beautiful, chunky stainless steel bracelet watch from Gucci featuring 4 removable charms. The Details: Model: YA107503 Serial Number: 10484975 Case Size: 22mm Dial Color: Black...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1505 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1500's DIAL / HANDS: Custom Pistachio Green Dial with Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This dial was made in our specialty house which was beautifully and painstakingly tested up to Rolex rigorous standards. Stay looking cool in the heat or in-doors with this unique and colorful Rolex...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k Gold Ladies 2157 Rolex Manual Watch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1967s Dainty 16mm by 23mm Case. Rolex 1400 Movement Ref. 2157. Beaut...
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 14Kt. Solid Gold O.P Date Lady's Watch With Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1503 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold

ULYSSE NARDIN San Marco Hour Striker 18K Gold
Located in Manhasset, NY
ULYSSE NARDIN San Marco Hour Striker, Box and Worn Papers Model number : 756-22 Watch number : 33 Material: 18KT Gold Dial: Blue Enamel Guilloche Dial. Case diameter: 40mm. Thicknes...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Watches

Zenith tonneau gold manual winding watch new old stock
Located in Perugia, IT
ZENITH - 18kt Yellow Gold - Hand-Wound Case reference 90/30.2860.305 Reference Italy BXY821056 Production 1997 approx New from old stock Case measurements: 40 mm (from the 'end of th...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Manual Tank.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Comes with a new GUCCI leather band and Original Cartier clasp. Rare Champagne Myster...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold 32mm Dial
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Vacheron Constantin Year: 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Gold Dial with Diamond Markers Case Measurement: 32mm Movement: Quartz Condition: Very Good Weight: 79 Grams Si...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo Model 3853 Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k Yellow Gold Model 3853 30mm x 34mm Gold Dial Quartz Movement Fits up to a 7.4" wrist c.1980s Made in Switzerland 93 grams Unpolished beautiful ...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head. Get the Cartier timepiece that ...
Category

1990s Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Queen of Brunei's Piaget Five Time Zone Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned for Queen Saleha of Brunei, this glamorous watch from the renowned horologist Piaget elegantly combines five time zones into one striking design fit for royalty. The ref...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Rolex Gem-Set Daytona El Primero
Located in New Orleans, LA
Highly coveted and exceptionally rare, this Rolex Daytona Cosmograph "El Primero" is a masterpiece of horology and one of the most significant timepieces currently available. Crafted...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Dial and Bezel circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Ebel Classic Wave 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel Small
By Ebel
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Ebel wristwatch crafted in 18k gold and stainless steel. The round watch features a sleek black dial adorned with gold dot hour marke...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...
Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier Roadster GMT XL 42mm - Vintage Men's Automatic Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a very recognisable and stunningly eccentric timepiece: a Cartier Roadster GMT XL with reference number 2722. It dates back to the mid 2000s, featuring an intriguingly oversize tonneau shaped stainless steel case measuring 42mm wide and 47mm high including the lugs. The silver watch face...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
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. Please review photos for colors...
Category

1990s Modern Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Factory Black Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Poiray Watch "Ma Première" Braided Dial
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the "Ma Première" Cadran Tressé watch from Poiray, a veritable icon of watchmaking expertise since its creation in 1987. In celebration of its 35th anniversary, this emblema...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Daytona Automatic Chronograph, Ref. 16520, Full Set, 1988
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Daytona, Ref. 16520, U serial, Full Set from 1998 with Service Papers from 2008 and 2020, with original certificate. Model: 16520 Movement: Automatic Chronograph Zenith Cas...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Orchid Watch. 18k WG Ladies 2247 Dainty 1960s Ladies Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Orchid Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1967 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex 1400 Movement Ref. 2247. Beautiful Watch. ...
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4920R-001 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Chocolate Dial
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4920R-001 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Chocolate Dial Ladies Watch This beautiful Patek Philippe Twenty4/4920R/001 Watch is in excellent condition and is read...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men's Vintage Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Invicta Wrist Watch NIB
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Gent's Walt Disney Rose Gold Wrist Watch featuring that all-time lovable Walt Disney character Mickey Mouse. NIB. Classic Disney Design. Featuring: 12-Hour Dial, Chr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches

Materials

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

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2611 Mechanical Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2611. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is Stainless Steel Ne...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Guy Elia 18 Karat White Gold "Magistere Tourbillon" Skeleton Strap Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Magistere is one of the few Guy Ellia creations with an obvious signature. The G and the E act as the bridge for the barrel and the tourbillon's cage r...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1960s
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 43mm x...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 11/12 Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. Original Box with Original Paperwork Condition: New battery. Comes with original box and origi...
Category

1990s Modern Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage GUCCI Bangle 6800L Watch Gucci Ladies Bangle Gold Tone Bamboo Wristwatch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. Original Case, Box, and Original Paperwork as it came from Gucci. 6800L Reference number. Gold Tone Bamboo Bangle Condition: New battery.
Category

1990s Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil White Face
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. ref. 1851 Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome Rare Cream dial with square Roman numbers Sapphire Cabochon Crown. Condition: Wear consistent with age. Some Plating has worn off. New GUCCI genuine...
Category

1990s Modern Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Genuine Cartier 9010 Watch. Must de Cartier 21 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier 21 9010 Reference number. Condition: New Battery. Just Serviced. Details: 28mm round Case 6.25inches wrist
Category

20th Century Modern Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Frivole Secrète Medium 35mm Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Frivole Secrète Medium Model 35mm Watch This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Secrète watch is a masterpiece of elegance, featuring a breath...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
Located in Oakton, VA
Rolex Orchid Diamonds - 6.1 inches length - 18K Yellow Gold - 53.8 Grams Circa 1975 Rolex Orchid, part of Rolex’s series of cocktail watches. u. Case Width: 25mm v. Crystal: Sapphire...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Green Dial 124300
Located in London, GB
An unworn Oyster Perpetual 41 by Rolex in Oystersteel. Features a green dial and a smooth fixed bezel. The Oyster bracelet is equipped with the folding Oyster clasp, featuring the co...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 2591G Calatrava watch a 35 mm case Center lugs Circa 1959
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 2591G Calatrava watch features a 35 mm in diameter case, made in 18K white gold. The watch is minimalist design with center lugs so you only see the round watch. Th...
Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Dial 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

1990 Rolex GMT Master II 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master ref 16753 from 1990 showcases a refined combination of stainless steel and yellow gold, offering a classic and timeless aesthetic. The black dial, wit...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Master Square Full Pavé Diamonds Watch & Diamond Strap, Automatic
Located in Antwerp, BE
Franck Muller Master Square Full Pavé Diamonds Watch & Diamond Strap, Automatic, Ref.6000 H SC DT Movement : Mechanical Automatic with Platinum Fra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Piaget Dancer 18K yellow gold wristwatch Ref 80563K81 new
Located in Perugia, IT
Piaget Dancer 18K yellow gold wristwatch Ref 80563K81 new. Total weight g 67.1 Case diameter mm 23.4 Total length including the case 19 cm Jerseys bracelet n 22 Case and bracelet wit...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 16623 Factory Black Mother of Pearl Dial 2 Tone Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Ref. 16623, featuring a 100% original and rare black mother-of-pearl dial, two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold case, and a luxurious Oyster bracelet....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold BB 33 DGG 33mm Diamond Dial Watch
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

Guy Ellia 18 Karat Gold Time Space Quantieme Perpetual Calendar Watch, #2/200
Located in New York, NY
This is a VERY RARE timepiece, #2/20 produced 18 KT Rose Gold Quantieme Perpetual Calendar Reference #OR TSP 2388 QP Manual Wind Exhibition front,back and side Day, month,date & moon phase 43 hour power reserve 46.8 mm Made in Switzerland Charcoal grey crocodile strap with 18karat rose gold buckle...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Must vintage Wristwatch in sterling silver, white Dial
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Ulysse Nardin Classic 18K gold watch ref 8156-111-2/91 new
Located in Perugia, IT
Ulysse Nardin Classico 18K rose gold wristwatch reference 8156-111-2/91. Also known as the family model of the San Marco collection UN 815 automatic movement with COSC chronometer c...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel 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 42mm X...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel 1911 18K gold automatic wristwatch ref 8172221 new
By Ebel
Located in Perugia, IT
Ebel 1911 18K gold automatic wristwatch ref 8172221 new, new old stock Total weight 110.2 g Case and bracelet with satin and polished finish Automatic movement with power reserve abo...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Tri Tone BB 19 1T Serpenti Round Black Dial Watch
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

IWC F.A.Jones Portuguese Platinum Limited Edition Wristwatch, IW544202, Full Set
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
IWC F.A.Jones Portuguese Platinum limited edition wrist watchwith IWC certificate and IWC box. A real collectors watch who keeps his beauty and value. IWC Portuguese F.A. Jones gen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
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

Genuine Cartier B01952 Watch. Must de Cartier 21 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch.
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

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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