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Watches For Sale
Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WBP201B Box Card
By TAG Heuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WBP201B Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 43.0 mm in diameter. Stainless steel unidirect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Octagon Shaped Watch with Dial by Stern from 1928
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1928
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Meteorite Diamond Ladies Watch 179171 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Meteorite Diamond Ladies Watch 179171 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Titanium Amagnetic Watch PAM00389 Box Papers
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Titanium Amagnetic Mens Watch PAM00389 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part cushion shaped titanium case 47.0 mm in diameter. Panera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Titanium
French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18K Rose Gold
French Retro bracelet watch beautifully crafted in 18K Rose Gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 42mm Watch 2023 PVD/DLC
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 with a captivating Black Dial and an elegant Oyster Bracelet, all enclosed within a robust 42mm case, featuring custom PVD/DLC coat...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch 6110 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch 6110 Unworn. Quartz movement. 18k white gold slim case 26.0 mm in diameter. . Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Breitling Superocean Heritage II Steel Rose Gold Watch U13313 Box Card
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling Superocean Heritage II Steel Rose Gold Watch U13313 Box Card. Authomatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel case 44.0 mm in diameter. 18K rose gold and blac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Breitling Chronomat GMT Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch AB0410 Box Papers
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling Chronomat GMT Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch AB0410 Box Papers. Self-winding automatic officially certified chronometer movement. Chronograph function. GMT function. Stainles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel
Panerai Radiomir Blue Dial Titanium Mens Watch PAM01078 Papers
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Radiomir Blue Dial Titanium Mens Watch PAM01078 Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Caliber P.4000. Titanium cushion shaped case 45.0 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Titanium
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch W31077M7
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch W31077M7. Automatic self-winding movement. Caliber 049. Round stainless steel case 40.5 mm in diameter. Includes a screw ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Tag Heuer Monaco 24 Chronograph Steel Mens Watch CAL5111 Box Card
By TAG Heuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Monaco 24 Chronograph Steel Mens Watch CAL5111 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Polished stainless steel case 40.5 x 40.5 mm. Case thickness 16.7mm. Transparent e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold/Steel 116233 Black Rolex Logo Dial Jubilee Band Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Panerai Luminor Marina Quaranta Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch PAM01270 Box Card
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Marina Quaranta Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch PAM01270 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Brushed stainless steel cushion case 40mm in diameter. Panerai patented...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow 1957 Steel Mens Watch 321.10.42.50.01.001 Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow 1957 Steel Mens Watch 321.10.42.50.01.001 Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement with column wheel mechanism and Co-Axial Escapement. Stainle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch CBN201D Unworn
By TAG Heuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch CBN201D Unworn. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Polished stainless steel case 42.0 mm in diameter. Transparent e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega Seamaster Diver Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 210.22.42.20.01.001 Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Diver Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 210.22.42.20.01.001 Card. Automatic self-winding chronometer, Co-Axial Escapement movement. Certified Master Chronometer, approved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Steel Mens Watch 220.13.41.21.03.002 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Steel Mens Watch 220.13.41.21.03.002 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel round case 41.0 mm in diameter. Case thickness 13.2 mm. Exh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial Rose Gold Mens Watch 116505 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Black Dial Rose Gold Mens Watch 116505 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k everose gold case 40.0 mm in diameter. Special sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Explorer I 36mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 124270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I 36mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 124270 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel White Gold Roman Dial Mens Watch 126334 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel White Gold Roman Dial Mens Watch 126334 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 41 mm in diameter. Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, Steel
Rado True Thinline Les Couleurs 39mm Ceramic Cream Dial Quartz Watch R27090602
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch has a few micro marks on the ceramic surface. There is a tiny spot on the dial between the 4 and 5-hour markets.
Brand and Model Information:
Brand: Rado
Model:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Rolex Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Tonneau White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400131 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400131 Box Papers. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold tonneau shape case 39.2 x 21.0 mm. Circular grained crown set with an ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Steel Vintage Mens Watch 16800 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Date Steel Vintage Mens Watch 16800 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Stainless s...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470OR 18kt Rose Gold Complete
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470OR.OO.1000OR.01 – an exquisite timepiece meticulously crafted in 18kt rose gold, complete with its original box an...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Houndstooth Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Houndstooth Dial Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm in diamete...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 28 Steel Rolesor Everose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 279381
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 28 Steel Rolesor Everose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 279381. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 28.0 mm in diameter. Rol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Breitling Chronomat 01 Mother of Pearl Steel Limited Edition Mens Watch
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling Chronomat 01 Mother of Pearl Steel Limited Edition Mens Watch AB0111 Box Card. Self-winding automatic officially certified chronometer movement. Chronograph function. Stain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch WGRN0011
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch WGRN0011. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k rose gold case 40.0 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibition sapphire crys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. Rol...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Mark III 1665
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rare Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual "Double Red Sea-Dweller" Vintage Men's Wristwatch, matte black Mark III dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-direct...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bedat & Co No. 3 304 in Stainless Steel with a Silver dial 24.5mm Quartz watch
By Bedat
Located in Surfside, FL
Bedat & Co No. 3 in stainless steel. Quartz. 27mm length by 24.5 mm width case size. With box and papers. Ref 304. Fine Pre-owned Bedat & Co Watch. Certified preowned Classic Bedat &...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver, Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto
Located in Vaughan, CA
Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso Ref 266.1.44
Yellow gold case and bezel.
Silver coloured front dial with black hands and arabic numerals.
Reverse dial is mother of pearl with gold coloured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
LeCoultre gold fill manual pocket watch
Located in Surfside, FL
LeCoultre Gold filled Pocket watch. Manual wind with alarm. Lid folds down so you can use it as a desk alarm clock. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Vintage LeCoultre pocket watch...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gerald GentArenBi Retro BSP.Y.10 Stainless Steel w/ Green dial 45mm Automatic
By Gérald Genta
Located in Surfside, FL
Gerald Genta Arena Sport Bi Retro Red/Green in stainless steel on an new/uncut original black rubber strap with GG steel deployant buckle. Red perforated dial with retrograde minutes and date on mint green sectors, and jumping hour. Auto, retrograde minutes and date, jumping hour. Ref BSP.Y.10. Fine Pre-owned Gerald Genta Watch...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Premier ab0118221b1p1 Stainless Steel w/ dial 42mm Automatic watch
By Breitling
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Premier B1 Chronograph 42 in stainless steel on a steel bracelet. Also comes with an original anthracite nubuck leather strap with deployant buckle. Auto movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 42 mm case size. With box and papers dated 2020. Ref ab0118221b1p1. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hublot M D M 1391.3 054 inYellow Gold with a White dial 28mm Quartz watch
By Hublot
Located in Surfside, FL
Hublot M D M in 18k yellow gold with original diamond bezel and diamond endpieces and buckle. Quartz with date. 28 mm case size. Ref 1391.3 054. Fine Pre-owned Hublot Watch. Certifie...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Datejust 16264 in Stainless Steel with a White dial 36mm Automatic watch
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in stainless steel with Thunderbird bezel and white Roman numeral dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 36 mm case size. With box. Circa 2001. ** Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16264. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 16264...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
RolexGMT-Master Pepsi 16700
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel GMT-Master Pepsi wristwatch. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and a red second-time zone hand. Complimenting the dial is a stainles...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage DLC Steel Mens Watch M13313 Box Card
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage DLC Steel Mens Watch M13313 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. DLC-coated stainless steel case 44 mm in diameter and 15.6 mm in thickness. Screw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Brietling Navitimer Montbrillant Stainless Steel Watch A4133012
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel 38mm Montbrilliant from the Navitimer collection by Breitling.
The black dial features applied hour markers with a silver tachymeter sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Yellow Gold Domed Bezel Mens Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Yellow Gold Domed Bezel Mens Watch 126303. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with quickset date. Stainless steel and 18K yellow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold with silver dial with gold stick hour markers. Manual wind w/ subseconds on brown leather strap & gold filled tang buckle. 38 length (lug to lug) by 31 mm width case size. Ref 2553. Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Classic 2553 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Leather strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 31 x 22 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Silver Stick dial. Circa: 1940s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Classic watch...
Category
1940s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Pink Dial with Diamonds Womens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Womens Rolex- Datejust
Date: 1997
26 mm
Preowned
Reference: 69160
Stainless steel
Pink Dial with Diamonds
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Longines 14kt. Solid White Gold Original Multifaceted Crystal Dress Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Model / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 33mm X Diameter 30mm
CIRCA: Late 1950's / 60's
...
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 232.30.44.22.01.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 232.30.44.22.01.001 Box Card. Automatic self-winding chronometer movement with Co-Axial Escapement for greater precision, stability and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi White Gold 116719BLRO
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A GMT-Master II Pepsi by Rolex in white gold. Featuring a blue dial, date and red time zone hand. The blue and red bidirectional rotatable bezel features a 24-hour display. Equipped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51003Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51003Q3. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 25.0 X 30.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue spinel caboc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16570
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 40mm Explorer II by Rolex in stainless steel. Features a black dial with a date aperture, a red 24-hour hand and a stainless steel fixed bezel set with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Panerai Luminor Submersible Chrono Flyback Mens Watch PAM00614 Papers
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Submersible Chrono Flyback Mens Watch PAM00614 Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part cushion shaped titanium case 47.0 mm in diameter. Panerai patented cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Rolex Submariner Kermit NOS 16610LV
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A mens unworn NOS Submariner Date by Rolex in stainless steel, known as a Kermit. Features a black dial and a green unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations. The Oys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Black Index Dial Smooth Bezel 178240
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Lady-Datejust in stainless steel, 178240. original stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a stainless steel deployment buckle. Smooth bezel with a sapphire crystal. The case diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Movado Bold Ceramic 36mm Silver & White Dial Stainless Steel Watch 3600802
By Movado
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Bold Ceramic 36mm Silver & White Dial Stainless Steel Watch 3600802
Movado BOLD, 36 mm white ceramic and stainless steel case with silver white dial on white ceramic and stai...
Category
2010s Watches
Movado Bold Evolution Chronograph 38mm Rose Gold Dial Ladies Watch 3600789
By Movado
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Bold Evolution Chronograph 38mm Rose Gold Dial Ladies Watch 3600789
Brand: Movado
Series: Bold
Sub Series: Evolution
Gender: Women's
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Shape...
Category
2010s Watches
Chopard 18kt. white gold Quartz ladies' wristwatch with BOX and PAPERS
By Chopard
Located in Braintree, GB
Chopard 18kt. white gold Quartz ladies' wristwatch with BOX and PAPERS.
Ref. Number: 13/6818-1001
Case size: 24.5 mm
Case thickness: 6 mm
Case Material: 18kt White Gold
Case shape:...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
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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