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Watches For Sale
Style: Contemporary
Style: Edwardian
18 Karat White Gold Hand-Engraved Agate Compass Travel Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold hand-engraved agate compass travel dial wrist watch.
This splendid one-of-a-kind watch is made exclusively for travel lovers in 18 karat white gold. Encompassing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6050 18k Solid Gold 32mm Automatic 1950s RA439
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6050 bubble back automatic, c.1953, untouched dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master wa...
Category
1950s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust 179171 Factory Pink Jubilee Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Ladies Datejust 179171 Factory Pink Jubilee Diamond Dial 26 mm 2-Tone Stainless Steel & 18k Rose Gold Complete w/ Box & Card.
The watch features...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Rolex Explorer II 42mm Black Dial Box and Card
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Explorer II
REFERENCE: 216570
SIZE: 42mm
CASE: Stainless Steel
DIAL: Black
BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel
MOVEMENT: Automatic
Very Good condition
Box & Card
Accom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rainbow Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.85 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alain Philippe Ladies 18 Karat White Gold and Pave Diamond Wristwatch F-G / VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite designer wristwatch by Alain Philippe embellished with 2.00 carats of glittering icy white diamonds. The elongated rectangular diamond dial fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas bracelet watch, featuring a Swiss-made quartz movement; black dial with gold hands and hour markers; and 23mm, 18k yellow gold...
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Automatic Watch White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Ruby Alligator Strap
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Breguet 5817BA Marine Automatic 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Breguet model 5817BA/12/9V8. Marine Model. Manufactured in 2012.
39mm 18k yellow gold case with sapphire crystal and caseback.
Silver guilloche dial with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Diamond Heart Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 728 diamonds 6.87 cts on case dial and bracelet quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brand New Ladies Raymond Weil Stainless Steel Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Raymond Weil
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn ladies Raymond Weil Parsifal stainless steel and diamond bracelet watch, mother of pearl dial, 12 single cut diamond markers ...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Captive de Cartier Ladies Watch in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Captive de Cartier Ladies watch in 18 karat white gold. Silver structured dial with black roman numerals. Bezel set with 33 brilliant-cut di...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baume Mercier Linea quartz steel watch new MOA10138
Located in Perugia, IT
Baume Mercier Linea quartz steel watch reference MOA10138 New
Case reference 65744 serial 5135XXX
Total weight g 76
Case diameter mm 27
Steel Case
...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Watch Automatic White Gold White and Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Automatic Wristwatch White Gold White & Black Diamond Ruby Ice Diamond
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Swatch GZ189 Holly Joy year 2004 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Holly Jolly Swatch dedicated to Christmas holidays. The strap is made of leather and has a nice Christmas pattern. The box is made of wood ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Green Dial New 2023
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Oyster Perpetual
REFERENCE: 124300
SIZE: 41mm
CASE: Stainless Steel
DIAL: Green
BAND: Stainless Steel
MOVEMENT: Automatic
New
Accommodated with an up-to-date di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Swatch GZ700 Looka Year 1996 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Funny vintage Swatch designed by Stefano Pirovano for two very special matched pair Swatch: Looka, the Club Watch 1996 and Smilla, the Club Spec...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Hermes Cape Cod Automatic Wristwatch 18 Karat Yellow Gold 31 Mm Rectangular Case
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of elegance and style, behold the exquisite unisex 18 karat yellow gold Hermes Cape Cod wristwatch. Meticulously crafted to perfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Automatic Watch Yellow Gold White & Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with coral color dial that has Roman numerals and gold tone hour/minute hands. A ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Watch Automatic White Gold White Diamonds Ruby Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish Watch White Gold White Diamonds Alligator and Fur Strap MicroMosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Watch Automatic White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cyma Time-O-Vox, Cymaflex, Watch 1950s
By Cyma
Located in Roma, Lazio
Cyma Time-O-Vox, CYMAFLEX, Ref. 1283, 50’, N.O.S.
Movement and functions: hand winding cal. R.464 vibrant alarm, function that is set and released by the top and bottom buttons fl...
Category
1950s Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Alexis NY Light Blue & White Enamel Five Row Watch Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Light Blue & White Enamel Five Row Watch Wrap Bracelet
The body is made of sterling silver with a rose gold tone, the head and tail are made of 18 karat white gold; the wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel
Presentation Indian Penny / Gold Quartz Watch Fob from President Teddy Roosevelt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Presidential presentation gold quartz watch fob with an Indian head penny.
Presented by President Teddy Roosevelt to a US Navy Captain D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Watches
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Copper
Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016, 41mm with box and papers
Located in Bilbao, ES
ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING
"50TH ANNIVERSARY"
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold
This 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak Selfwinding in 41 mm is endowed with the new design evolution and sports a black Grande Tapisserie dial and a matching alligator strap.
Black dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
WATER RESISTANCE
50 m
THICKNESS
10.5 mm
Ref. 15500OR.OO.D002CR.01
The story of celebrated family-owned manufacturer Audemars Piguet and its universally acclaimed, widely coveted luxury watches begins deep in the Jura Mountains in western Switzerland.
The Vallée de Joux has been a haven of watchmaking since the late 18th century, when the residents of farming communities began creating timepieces during the winter months.
Jules Louis Audemars (1851–1918) and Edward Auguste Piguet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Boucheron Reflet XL dial with small seconds indicator.
By Boucheron
Located in MADRID, ES
This Boucheron Reflet-Xl wristwatch with an ornate rectangular steel case, has a distinctive dial with date and a small seconds indicator.
Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Automatic Watch Silver White Diamonds Alligator Strap Dial Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Memento Mori Collection.
Micromosaic watch with diamonds, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Alligator strap.
Micromosaic Rotor.
Steel Case (45 mm)
NanoMosaic
Sapphire Glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Silver, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Mint Pink Dial 2020 Service Papers Rose Gold Box and Paper
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Daytona
REFERENCE: 116505
SIZE: 40mm
CASE: 18k Rose Gold
DIAL: Pink
BEZEL: 18k Rose Gold
BAND: 18k Rose Gold
MOVEMENT: Automatic
Mint condition
2020 Service card...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Stylish Wristwatch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Jade Alligator & Fur Strap
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
The little inhabitants of the most famous parks in the world - Hyde Park, Central Park, Jardin du Luxembourg e Parque Güell - have inspired this collection. The parks are places of creative fervor to pages of narrative and films, where loves are born and friends are used to meet to spend time together and enjoy the nature among the skyscrapers . Our little lucky charms assist to all of this and the designers of the maison SICIS played with these characters creating different models. A particular fusion technique was ideated and built ad hoc to produce micro tesserae with three different shades of colour in a single cut, making the visual effect of the mantle of these small animals even more amazing .
The fur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Jade, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Silver Stainless Steel Leather Medor W028321WW00 Women's Wristwatch 23 mm
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The charm of a finely crafted wristwatch accompanies the wearer through the years and to any occasion they have a date for. It is this charm, infused with timeless luxury, that makes...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Chopard La Strada Ladies in Steel with Partial Diamond on Bezel
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chopard La Strada Ladies in Steel with Partial Diamond on Bezel, 24 mm
Model: Chopard La strada
Reference number: 8357
Movement: Quartz
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small seconds
Case: Rectangle, Stainless steel, measurements case length 24 mm x height 35 mm, thickness 9.5 mm, Partial diamonds on bezel, Waterproof 3 ATM, Sapphire glass
Dial: White dial, Roman numerals,
Strap: Chopard steel strap...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Concord LaScalla Diamond Watch 18kt Gold 12525
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Authentic classic concord lascalla
0.50ct natural diamonds
g-color vs-2 clarity
69.7 grams / 18kt
*works well, can use a good polish
$18,000.00 appraisal to accompany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Automatic Wristwatch Stainless Steel Alligator Strap Decorated With Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with stainless steel case, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Alligator strap.
Micromosaic Rotor.
Steel Case (45 mm)
NanoMosaic
Sapphire Glass
Automatic Mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco enameled lapel watch.
This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in Switzerland during the art deco period, back in the 1915. The rare watch was crafted wi...
Category
1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Pink Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.70 cts pink mother of pearl dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Patek Philippe Complications 37mm Moon Phase White Gold DIA Bezel 4937G-001 MOP
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unwornwatches presents Patek Philippe Complications Dress Watch, with the Model Number: 4937G-001, has a White Gold 37 mm Round Case with Screw Down Crown and a Factory Diamonds Beze...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1906 Patek Philippe 18ct gold pocket watch with archive extract detailing the movement and o...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
0.50 carats Diamonds & Sapphire 18k Gold Ladies' Wristwatch
Located in MADRID, ES
A luxurious contemporary wristwatch featuring brilliant and simple-cut diamonds, set in 18k gold, with a custom-cut sapphire adding an elegant touch.
**IN STOCK**
Technical Specifi...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 478 diamonds 20.22 cts on case dial and bracelet quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust II 116334 41mm Automatic 18 Karat White Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round white concentric dial watch face featuring glow-in-the-dark white index hour numbers
With 'Rolex' and 'Swiss Made' Inscribed on face with raised logo and hidden lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold. Chic and slim 8.6mm thick case with integral link bracelet and hidden fold-over cl...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Stylish Wristwatch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Fur & Alligator Strap Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Protocole MOP Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 20 MM 18KT White Gold 5355 M601D
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Protocole Mother of Pearl wrist watch, measuring 20 MM and containing 48 high quality round brilliants weighing approximately 0.40 carats.
Quartz Movement
18 Karat White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Explorer II MINT White Dial Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Explorer II
REFERENCE: 216570
SIZE: 42mm
CASE: Stainless Steel
DIAL: White
BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel
MOVEMENT: Automatic
Mint condition, looks unworn
Box & Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Swatch GK154 Cuzco Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch watch from the 1993 collection. Country and romantic design watch, along the strap there are colored embroideries with abstract fig...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Stylish Wristwatch White Gold White Diamonds Silk strap Quartz movement
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Gold Case
NanoMosaic
Satin Strap
Gold 750‰
White Diamonds
Piece entirely handmade by micromosaic artists.
Comes with life guarantee
For any questions please feel free to ask.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6050 18k Gold 32mm Automatic 1950s Vintage RA439B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6050 bubble back automatic, c.1953, untouched dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master ...
Category
1950s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Swatch La Sirene Et Le Marin GZ161 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Romantic and timeless, this vintage Swatch watch is like a work of art depicting the love of a mermaid and a young sailor. Sailor stripes are draw...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Watches
Cartier Silver Stainless Steel Diamond La Dona W660022I Women's Wristwatch 28 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wristwatches work as well as jewelry when accessorized right. Take a look at the beauty of this Cartier. It comes made from stainless steel with a braid-like bracelet and a diamond-e...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Ladies White Gold Diamond Lucida Quartz Wristwatch
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish and sophisticated 18K white gold and diamond wristwatch from the Lucida collection by Tiffany & Co. It features very high grade square and rectangular cut diamonds around the bezel and buckle. Quartz movement. With original Tiffany buckle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pink Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in yellow gold 18kt set with 583 diamonds 6.46 cts on case dial and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Rose Gold Evolution Watch Limited Edition
By Breitling
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, 18K rose gold men's Breitling Evolution bracelet watch, limited edition (313/500) automatic movement, 3 subdials, date funct...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 501 diamonds 4.39 cts on case dial and prong buckle satin strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermès Gilt-Metal 'Kelly' Charm Bracelet-Watch, Signed Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hermès Gilt-Metal 'Kelly' Charm Bracelet-Watch
Quartz, padlock charm with rectangular numberless gold-tone dial, signed Hermès, no. 14432.
Watch measure 21.4mm Wide 37.87 High 8.67 Deep Band 6...
Category
1990s European Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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.