Contemporary Watches
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Style: Contemporary
Cartier Silver Diamond Stainless Steel Ballon Bleu Women's Wristwatch 36 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
First created in 2007, the Cartier Ballon Bleu watch is a song of details and harmony. The now-iconic watch gets its identity from the guarded blue bubble of the winding crown on the...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rado Champagne Tungsten Gold Plated Stainless DiaStar Women's Wristwatch 27.30mm
By RADO
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timeless silhouette made of high-quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the perfect choice for a sophisticated finish to any look. It is a gra...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Longines Silver Stainless Steel Dolce Vita L51554716 Women’s Wristwatch 20 mm
By Longines
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Longines watch is made from stainless steel and designed to assist you every day. It features a smooth bezel, and on the silver dial, there are Roman numeral hour markers, two h...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Raymond Weil Black Gold Plated Stainless Steel Parsifal 9190 Women Watch 35 mm
By Raymond Weil
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Raymond Weil watch truly deserves to be yours as it is handy and high in appeal. It has been crafted from stainless steel and is enhanced with gold plating. It has a round case ...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Champagne 18K Yellow Gold Oystersteel Datejust Men's Wristwatch 41 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience timeless elegance with the Rolex Datejust M126303-0009 men's wristwatch. Crafted with precision and sophistication, this horological masterpiece features a luxurious champ...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Concord White Two-Tone Stainless Steel Saratoga Women's Wristwatch 23 mm
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
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Datejust Women's Wristwatch 26 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A luxury watch you will love having in your collection is this one from Rolex. Celebrated for its classy style details, innovation, and luxe factor, Rolex delivers some of the most c...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bernhard H. Mayer Ceramic Stainless Circonias La Vida Women's Wristwatch 38 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A meticulously crafted watch holds the promise of enduring appeal, all-day comfort, and investment value. Carefully assembled and finished to stand out on your wrist, this authentic ...
Category
2010s German Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Paris Ceinture Medium Size Unisex Watch, Circa 1973-1979
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Ceinture Octagon Shape watch is the medium size, and measures 28 x 28mm. The watch is made in 18K yellow ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Meteorite Daytona Chronograph 18k White Gold 116509 Rolex Serviced BNP
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2006 18k White Gold Rolex Daytona Chronograph 116509. The Daytona will always be one of the most coveted Rolex watches and this configuration tops the charts for many collectors. It features the rare Rolex meteorite Roman dial with red sub dial hands. This watch has just returned from the official Rolex service center...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Longines SIlver 18K Rose Gold Saint-Imier Collection Men's Wristwatch 41 mm
By Longines
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Longines Saint-Imier is a distinguished men's wristwatch featuring a harmonious blend of 18K rose gold, and stainless steel. This refined timepiece showcases exquisite craftsmans...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Dior Stainless Steel Diamond Rubber Christal Women's Wristwatch 38 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
"Let this fine designer wristwatch accompany you with ease and luxurious style. Beautifully crafted using the best quality materials, this authentic branded watch is built to be a st...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Silver Grey Stainless Steel Must De Cartier Women's Wristwatch 31 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Cartier Must De Cartier 21 1330 women's wristwatch is an exquisite timepiece that combines classic elegance with modern functionality. It features a sleek stainless steel case an...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Watches
Chanel Black Ceramic Stainless Steel Women's Wristwatch 36.50 mm
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Chanel J12 H03836 wristwatch is a stunning timepiece that exudes elegance and modernity. Its black ceramic case and bracelet, complemented by stainless steel accents, create a sl...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Watches
EARLY EDiTION BRAND NEW BREITLING CHRONOMAT B01 42 SIX NATIONS IRELAND WATCH
By Breitling
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale early edition brand new in the original box with all the extras BREITLING Chronomat B01 42 Six Nations Limited Edition Ireland Watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Rolex Datejust 69173 Two Tone 18k Gold & Stainless Steel 26mm Champagne Roman
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1987 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust 69173. This is a classic ladies watch, timeless in its design. It features a 26mm stainless steel case, 18k yellow go...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph in Roségold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph comes in a timeless design and is manufactured in Rose Gold 750. It's diameter of 34.5 mm make the watc...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2022 Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II 126720VTNR Sprite Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Excellent Condition Rolex Mens Stainless Steel GMT Master II 126720VTNR “Sprite”. This watch features the classic 40mm stainless steel case in a left han...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vendome Quartz 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Vendome Quartz 18K Gold & Diamonds Watch
Quartz movement
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Fluted Link 18K Yellow Gold Three Rows Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Fluted Link 18K Yellow Gold Three Rows Diamond Bezel Watch
Diamond dial
Quartz movement
18x24 case size
Very rare design
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Ladies Yellow Gold Tortue Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Small Tortue 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Mechanical Movement
22 x 28mm Case Size
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tudor Princess Oyster Date 92414N Stainless Steel 25mm Jubilee White Gold Bezel
By Tudor
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Tudor Princess Oyster Date 92414N. It is all original and features a 25mm stainless steel case 18k white gold fluted bezel, silver stick dial with date a...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ceramic Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller Men's Wristwatch 4 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Rolex DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660-0001 is a sophisticated men's wristwatch known for its robust design and exceptional diving capabilities. Crafted with ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Q9038670 BNP
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2018 Jaeger-LeCoultre 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Polaris Memovox Q9038670. The Polaris Memovox 50th anniversary Limited Edition ref. Q9038670 relea...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial 232.32.42.21.04.001 Box & Papers 42mm
By Omega
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial 232.32.42.21.04.001 complete with original Box & Papers. It was with OMEGA’s maritim...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2023 Rolex Datejust 278273 Two Tone 18k Gold & Stainless Steel 31mm Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2023 Rolex Datejust 278273, still under factory warranty through March 2028. It features a 31mm stainless steel case, ...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 116610 Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Submariner 116610 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch 2015.
ABOUT THIS ITEM: Rolex Submariner Black Dial and Bezel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119G 18k White Gold Manual Wind with New Strap
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119G. This stunning and elegant watch features a 36mm 18k white gold case surrounding a white Roman dial with small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, and a manual wind caliber 215 movement on a brand new factory Patek Philippe black alligator strap with the original 18k white gold buckle. It comes with the original Patek Philippe watch box...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold MOP Dial Oyster Bracelet Ladies Watch # 79163
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Pre owned Rolex came in trade. We serviced it and the watch comes with a 1 year warranty.
Model number: 79163
Year: 2000 - 2003
Gender: Ladies
Movement: Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement.
Jewels: 31
Caliber: 2235
Case: Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a 18k yellow gold crown.
Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops magnifier.
Dial: Original Rolex factory mother of pearl dial...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Concord Stainless Steel Leather La Scala 14.C5.1891 Women's Wristwatch 38 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The importance of watches in this day and time surpasses the mere function to tell time and focuses on how innovatively the time can be told. We have here a gem of a timepiece by Concord. Known as the La Scala watch, it comes made using stainless steel...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Black Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual 124200 Women's Wristwatch 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace the look of timeless luxury with this exquisite wristwatch from the house of Rolex. Designed masterfully using stainless steel, the Oyster Perpe...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Chopard Happy Diamonds Joaillerie Lady Watch
By Chopard
Located in Crema, Cremona
This exquisite Chopard lady watch marks the beginning of one of the most international iconic collections: The Happy Diamonds Collection.
This is a...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2020 Rolex Daytona Two Tone Steel 18k Gold Black Diamond Dial 116503 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2020 Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116503. This beautiful two tone watch features a 40mm stainless steel case with black dia...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo Stainless Steel W6701011 Men's Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hamilton, AU
Cartier's iconic Ronde Solo iconic men's watch comes in a refined stainless steel case with a stainless steel bezel, 8-inch stainless steel bracelet and a fold-over clasp. The sleek silver dial features blue steel hands, Roman numeral hour markers, 24-hour markings and minute markers around an inner ring. The analog dial shows the date display at 3 o'clock.
Cartier Calibre 049 automatic movement with 21 jewels
42-hour power reserve
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Synthetic spinel cabochon crown
Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. \
Note: Comes with original manual and certificate but no box or other papers.
Great to Know
The Cartier Ronde Solo Watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix 9900 SC DT GPG 18k Rose Gold & PVD
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix 9900 SC DT GPG. This watch features a 50mm 18k rose gold case, classic black Franck Muller...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Concord Grey Stainless Steel Leather La Scala 14.C5.1891 Women's Wristwatch 38 m
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The importance of watches in this day and time surpasses the mere function to tell time and focuses on how innovatively the time can be told. We have here a gem of a timepiece by Con...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Oyster Women’s, Oyster steel Preowned Custom Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Florence, IT
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model number: 114060
Model: Submariner
Model Case: Oyster
Diameter: 40 mm
Material: Oyster steel
Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, customized in light pink with a baby pink dial
Glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire
Water resistance: Waterproof to 300 metres / 1,000 feet
Movement: Mechanical, self-winding
Bracelet Material: Oyster steel
Clasp: Folding Oyster lock safety clasp with Rolex Glide lock extension system
Accompanied with: Rolex Box & Guarantee card
Gender: Women
Age: 2017
Condition
Case – Excellent – next to new, with no signs of wear
Bezel – Excellent – next to new, with no signs of wear
Crown - Excellent – next to new, with no signs of wear
Dial - Excellent – next to new, with no signs of wear
Glass - Excellent – next to new, with no signs of wear
Bracelet - Excellent – next to new, with no signs of wear
Warranty:
This preowned watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Patek Philippe Rose Gold 5711/1R Nautilus Jumbo
Located in Stamford, CT
Patek Philippe Rose Gold 5711/1R Nautilus Jumbo. The watch of all watches. Worn three times, come complete with box, papers, dust cover and original purchase receipt. Works wonderfully and is in immaculate condition.
Brown Anthracite "Brun Trame" Dial with luminescent hour markers and hands self winding caliber 324Sc automatic movement, Shelton back, 18 Kt Rose Gold Bracket...
Category
2010s Contemporary Watches
2004 Corum Bubble Shark Dive Bomber Watch, Limited Edition Chronograph
By Corum
Located in Atlanta, GA
2004 Corum Limited Edition Bubble Shark Dive Bomber Wrist Watch Chronograph- Model 82.180.20
Features:
44 millimeter case diameter without crown
Bubble Crystal
Sapphire Crystal
Stai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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