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Watches For Sale
Ladies Rolex 18k Presidential Bracelet Watch Solid Gold Diamond Dial ref 69178
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
An elegant ladies Rolex with factory diamond dial in solid 18k yellow gold with a solid 18k yellow gold presidential bracelet, hidden clasp...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vacheron Constantin 39019 Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Vacheron Constantin Wrist Watch, Reference 39019 Classic, Simple, Elegant 32 M.M x 5 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Caliber 1015, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Watch 26mm Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex 26mm Datejust 18kt Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917
This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished and added diamonds on the bezel and dial. It has no visible scratches or blemishes.
Period
Cira 1970s
Model
Oyster Perpetual Datejust. 6917
Metal
18K yellow gold
Diameter
26mm
Movement
Automatic
Gemstones
Custom diamond diamond and diamond bezel...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1929 BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ Gents 10k White RG Watch, 94 yrs old, SERVICED
Located in Westward ho, GB
Absolutely stunning 94-year-old Art Deco vintage BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ wrist watch, made in 1929 and in beautiful restored condition. 15-jewel BULOVA 10AN hand wound mechanical movement ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Classic Indexed Bezel, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Copper Dial...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Rose Gold Unique Diamond Set Tourbillon Skeleton Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k Rose Gold Piece Unique Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Rotonde Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with roman numerals III, IX and XII and hour marke...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rare Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s
By Omega
Located in Boostedt, SH
A beautiful and original Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s.
The original light blue bezel is rare, original and makes this watch very special. You don´t see it too often.
The wa...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 10K Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton 1960 14k Yellow Gold "Ventura" Wrist watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton 505 Electronic movement, Black dial with raised gold dot markers and a sweep seconds hand. Ne...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier Classima 42mm Executives XL 65493 Men Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume & Mercier
Model: Classima
Reference Number: 65493
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurements : Case width: 42...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Bumper Steelo case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Steel Omega Vintage Bumper Automatic Watch.
Attractive Vintage Steel Bumper Omega wartch in Fantastic condition.
Restored and serviced case dial and mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Watches
Graff: impressive Diamond Heart within heart shaped wristwatch, Circa 2010
By Graff London
Located in Kingston, NY
The amazing heart inside of heart-shaped dial set with tapered baguette-cut diamonds, diamonds very approx. 7.90cts total, signed Graff, accompanied by original extra fittings includ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 2-Tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 2-tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
SKU: WA00002
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Rolex
Model: ROLEX Two tone Datejust
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Automatic
Year of Manufacture: 1982-02
Condition: In excellent condition and Preowned Gently Used.
CASE DETAILS
Case Shape: Round
Case Diameter (mm): 36
Bezel Type: Brown Roman Numeral
Water Resistant Depth (m): NA
BRACELET DETAILS
Band Type: 18k / Stainless Steel
Bracelet Type: Genuine Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex...
Category
20th Century Unknown Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Michele Ladies Mini Urban Diamond Watch White Band Silver Dial
By Michele
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Michele Mini Urban Diamond Ladies Watch
Model: MW02A01A2001
Serial: N26803SS
This diamond Michele watch is set in stainless steel with a diamond bezel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Movado Museum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Swiss Quartz
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Movado Museum
Model Number: 66 0200 105
Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Movement: Quartz
Case: 24.4 mm wide (not including the crown)
Band width: 14.8 mm - 8.9 mm
Closure Type: Fold...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Part of the well know and well collected 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British military watches from WW2. The Omega being one of the 12 brands the Ministry of Defence contracted to supply watches to be used by Military personal throughout the war.
The Omega although not the rarest of them all (thought to be 25,000 made) it is one that is becoming increasingly harder to find that remains original without having had work carried out to the dial. This is one that although shows some dissolving of the number hour markers with aged hands it is one that appears to be original which to many is a decisive factor on when considering adding to a collection.
Black Matte dial with off white stained origianl hour markers and track, subsidiary seconds to the bottom of the dial. As with all Dirty Dozen watches...
Category
1940s British Vintage Watches
Longines 14 Karat White Gold Men's Classic Dress Watch Model 370
By Longines
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1963, 14 Karat White Gold Longines 32mm Men's Classic Dress Watch Model 370. In original condition with serial number 12319643 and case numbe...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's Rolex submariner stainless steel, oyster band wristwatch. 8.75 Inches. model 16610 circa 1994.
Length: 47.27mm
Width: 40mm
Band width at case: 20mm
Case thickness: 12.56mm
C...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Datejust Mother Of Pearl with Diamonds Womens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Womens Rolex- Datejust
Date: 1979
26 mm
Preowned
Reference: 6916
18kt yellow and stainless steel
Mother of Pearl with Diamonds Dial
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
By Vulcain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel 1.20 Carat Custom Diamond Green Dial Men Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned.
1.0 Cttw Custom Diamond Bezel and 0.20 Cttw Custom Green Diamond Dial. The original Box and Papers are not included. Comes with a Chronostore presentation box and an auth...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Louis No Date 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier Tank Louis wristwatch. The sleek rectangular 18k yellow gold 23mm case is a hallmark of Cartier's timeless heritage and craftsmanship. Parchment Roman numeral dial and new Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Maillon Black Lacquer Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Maillon Black Lacquer Diamond Ladies Watch.
Cartier Yellow Gold Black Enamel Panther Midsize Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold with diamond bezel and black enamel ( 27 x 38 mm ) Crown with diamond accents. Diamond and black Enamel dial; gold tone hands. 18K yellow gold and black enamel bracelet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver signed Cartier, serial #060249...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...
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 manu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tudor Princess Date Solid 18K Gold Rotor Yellow Gold Lady BY ROLEX Tank Watch
By Tudor
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Tudor
Model: Princess Date
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic Hand Wind
Case Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Measurements : 21mm diameter (excludi...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Small Second Round Pre Master Steel Vintage 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Founded in 1833
Own a Jaeger-Lecoultre is joining a club of celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey, Jr., Jay Z,...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Lip Gold Plated Vintage New circa 1974 Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
LIP
New vintage watch from stock, circa 1974.
Gold plated, brown bracelet.
Brown dial.
Indexes and gold needles.
Date 3H.
Mechanical movement.
Warran...
Category
1970s French Vintage Watches
Art Deco Ladies Diamond Rolex Cocktail Watch in 18ct White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
An original 1920s fine quality ladies ‘cocktail’ wristwatch by Rolex in 18ct white gold case and the guilloche enamelled face surrounded by diamonds.
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
Manual Wind
Movement Made in Switzerland
Bracelet Hallmarked 14K and Made in Italy
Small brace...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier ladies Stainless Steel Ruban with blue mother of pearl dial and quartz. Cartier movement. Back set. 7 Inches in length- can be shortened
75.3 grams
Length: 22mm
Width: 21mm
Band width at case: 21mm
Case thickness: 6.30mm
Band: Stainless steel leather panther...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Men's Vintage Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Invicta Wrist Watch NIB
By Walt Disney
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 Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch. Adorned with a white dial, two-tone bracelet, and circa 1950's. Model # 6305 & serial # 940770, this...
Category
1950s Vintage Watches
Art Deco Gents Swiss Manual Wrist Watch By Larex, c1939
Located in Westward ho, GB
For those gents out there who desire a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece for you...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126301 Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126301 Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch Arabic Script Dial
This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replace...
Category
2010s European Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Classic Omega 302 14K White Gold Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Understated with simple lines, enjoy this classic post-war Omega Men's Wrist Watch. It's round 14K white gold 32.4mm case N65555 has uncomplicated style. The silver-toned original d...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 42mm 216570 Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity.
Sa...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M 2398.80 Chronograph 18K Gold/ Stainless steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : OMEGA
Model: Seamaster
Reference Number : 2398.80
Features : Chronograph -18k Yellow Gold & SS -Blue Wave Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
C...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
2000 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 24MM 76080 Pink Dial Oyster Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 24.00 mm
Weight: 48.54 Grams
Ladies Stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark)...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier tank watch ca' 1980's. Gold plated 925 sterling case with manual movement and classic citrine cabochon crown. Includes service p...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Citrine
Vintage Cartier Tank Must de Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier
quartz movement
cabochon sapphire
animal skin strap
sterling silver and 18k vermeil
vintage circa 1990s
21 grams
Experience the allure of classic luxury with the Vint...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Must de Vendome Leather Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier
Black dial
Quartz Movement
accent cabochon sapphire
Sterling silver and 18k vermeil
Original burgundy Cartier strap
size is adjustable
27.4 grams
Circa 1990s
Elevate yo...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Reference 3284
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm reference 3284 is a distinguished timepiece that showcases Cartier's legacy of crafting elegant and timeless watches. This model features an automatic mo...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Automatic 34mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This is a very nice condition Omega Seamaster reference 165.002 from 1966. The watch is 34mm in diameter and is stainless steel. The dial is silver color with stick markers and is al...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Cosmic 35mm Reference 165.026
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This is a nice condition Omega Cosmic Seamaster Reference 165.026 from 1966. This watch has a rare grey two tone dial. It is powered by an automatic caliber 552 movement.
The steel...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil Burgundy Ladies Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil Burgundy Ladies Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold plated sterling silver (22mm x 28mm). Red dial with gold hour markers. Burgundy s...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Bulgari Assioma Large 18k Gold Quartz Wrist Watch Ref: AA 39 G
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Bulgari Reference AA 39 G Assioma collection Wrist Watch, 38 X 50 M.M. ( including full length with lugs ) 3 piece 18k Yellow Gold case, quartz movement, White Linen Dial ...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Swatch The Poet GP107 Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Swatch Vintage from the 1993 collection. A design that speaks for itself, along the strap you can recognize the work of De Chirico "The poet...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Sistine Black & white42mm Leather Band Quartz Watch (Complimentary extra straps)
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
"ADEXE was founded by two sisters in the male-dominated watch industry in London in 2016. From design, crafting, to production, everything is done in-house to ensure product quality ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sistine All Black 40mm Mesh Band Quartz Watch (Complimentary extra straps)
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
"ADEXE was founded by two sisters in the male-dominated watch industry in London in 2016. From design, crafting, to production, everything is done in-house to ensure product quality ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sistine Silver 40mm Mesh Band Quartz Watch (Complimentary extra straps)
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
"ADEXE was founded by two sisters in the male-dominated watch industry in London in 2016. From design, crafting, to production, everything is done in-house to ensure product quality ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Jubilee Diamond Dial & Bezel Ref 116244
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 116244
Model - Datejust
Di...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Rolex OysterQuartz Day-Date 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch Silver Dial 19018
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Quartz Day-Date 36mm Watch Head
Pre-owned w/ Original Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 19018
Model - Day-...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
1984 Rolex Sea Dweller 16660 Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Service Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16660
Serial: 8409***
Model: Sea Dweller
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Crys...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Men's Yellow Gold Watch 206.032
Located in Dallas, TX
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Men's Yellow Gold Watch 206.032 - Manual winding. Yellow Gold case with exhibition back (36mm diameter). Silver dial with Arabic numerals; sub-seconds dial. Bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Large Santos De Cartier Blue PVD WSSA0048 Box Papers Extra Bracelet 4072
By Cartier
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2022 Large Cartier Santos De Cartier WSSA0048 with extended international good through 05/2030. It comes with the Cartier blue rubber strap and unworn Ca...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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