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Wrist Watches For Sale
Rolex Day-Date 118388 Yellow Gold White Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel 2008
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Day-Date 118388 is an opulent timepiece that exemplifies the pinnacle of Rolex craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the 36mm case is paired with a dazzling diamond-se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee men's watch. 25MM 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold diamond bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and factory diamond & Roman numeral hour marker. 18K y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Rivoli 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lugs & Deployment Buckle Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Paris Rivoli ladies watch. 24MM 18K yellow gold case size with factory lugs diamond. Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numeral hour marker. 18K yellow gold case bac...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/1JA 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/1JA Mens Watch. 33mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Ivory dial with gold hands and index hour marker. The date is displayed at 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; non-quickset, Acrylic crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm). Cream dial with stick hour marke...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
PIAGET Limelight Tonneau Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Limelight High Jewelry Tonneau's small-size model is exquisite and smoothly embedded with diamonds. The small-sized dial is diamond-paved with white gold Arabic numerals at 12...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Two-Tone 18K YG & Stainless Steel Santos Octagon Automatic 2966 w/Paper
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Cartier Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Santos Octagon Automatic 2966 with Cartier Service Paper
Brand: Cartier
Model: Santos 2966
Year: 1990’s
Serial Number: 2966xxxxx
R...
Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
PATEK PHILIPPE for Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning watch from the Retro (ca1960s) era by legendary watchmaker Patek Phillipe for Tiffany and Co.! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, the piece features an intricately woven,...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Tiffany &Co Jade Dial Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An oval watch featuring 1.4 carats of round cut white diamonds with VVS2 clarity and E color grade, set in 18k gold. The watch face is adorned with green nephrite.
Manual movement.
...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire W15133L2 18K White Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Baignoire 1955 Ladies Watch. 22mm by 30mm 18k white gold case non bezel. Ivory dial with blue hands and roman numeral hour markers. 18K white gold bracelet with hidden Butter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 1049R Rose Gold Ladies Square Watch Circa 1947
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Patek Philippe 1049R ladies small square strap watch is 18K Rose gold, measuring 24 x 17 mm with a 6"'60 caliber movement #866162 and case #510798. It comes with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Hamilton Railroad 21 Jewel Grade 992 Pocket Watch in Yellow Gold Filled
By Hamilton
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A distinguished Hamilton pocket watch from 1900, crafted in the United States. This timepiece exemplifies Hamilton's commitment to precision and craft...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
E. Gubelin Art Deco Sweep Seconds Fancy Gilt Dial Mens Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A refined E. Gubelin Lucerne wristwatch crafted in stainless steel with a classic black leather strap.
The round watch showcases a clean white dial w...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Bumper Automatic Mens Dress Wrist Watch in Yellow Gold Filled
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A vintage Omega wristwatch crafted in gold-filled material.
The round watch features a textured dial with elegant gold-tone arrow shaped hour markers...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Gloss Brown Nipple Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Mens Watch. 40mm 18K yellow gold case. Unidirectional rotating 18K yellow gold bezel with brown bezel insert; it has scratches and sing of wear. Gloss root beer...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex 1675 'Pepsi' GMT-MASTER Tiffany Dial Vintage Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT Master 1675 Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel thin case. Stainless Steel bezel with Pepsi bezel insert. Tiffany black dial with steel tritium hands and hour...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Blue String Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Blue Vignette diamond string dial with gold hands and factory diamond hour markers. Fact...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18346 Platinum Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18346 Platinum Diamond Men's Watch. 36mm platinum case with platinum diamond bezel. Silver diamond dial with platinum hands and diamond hour markers. Minute ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Tiffany & Co CT60 Chronograph ref 36813865 Automatic 42mm Mens’ Watch Box, Links
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare Two-Tone Gents’ Timepiece is
a versatile Tiffany & Co CT60 Chronograph ref 36813865,
performed in 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
It features:
Two-Tone 18K Rose...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel & Rubber Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Chronoscaph 21. Reference 2424. Stainless Steel 38mm case. Stainless Steel bezel with Roman numerals. Black dial with date aperture at 4 o'clock, luminous hands and markers. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day Date 18238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour marker. Date display at 3 o'clock position...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont W2006851 Large 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Dumont 2649 watch. 35mm 18K yellow gold case. Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numeral hour marker. Minute markers on the inner dial. Brown leather strap wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Genuine Rolex 6618 Watch. Ladies ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1967
25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6618.
Beautiful Watch.
Case is Stainless Steel.
Original Rolex SS Bracele...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI Quartz 1100L Watch Color Bezels Gucci Ladies Bangle wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch.
1100-L Reference number.
Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels.
ORIGINAL BOX with Original Paperwork
Condition: New battery. Original case. Original Papers...
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage GUCCI 1500L Quartz Watch Timepiece. Gucci Gold Tone Bangle Wrist Watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Vintage Gold Tone Gucci Watch.
Black Dial.
Model 1500 L Ladies from the 90s.
These will be for one special lady.
Condition: Will be sold with original box and paperwor...
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold ss 1960s Automatic Vintage RA168B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic with 14k solid gold bezel, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Speedking 6430 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Precision Speedking
Reference Number: 6430
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Manual winding
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurements ...
Category
1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Girard Perregaux 7700 GP7001 Chronograph Mens Classic Watch Boxed
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: GIRARD-PERREGAUX
Model: 7700 GP7001
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Measurements : Case width: 34 mm. (without crown)
...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1550 Sunburst Dial Gold Shell Capped 34mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference Number: 1550
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless steel/ Gold
Measurements : Cas...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbée Steel & Gold Date Ref. 187901 Rare Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier
Model: Santos Galbée
Reference: 187901
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Gold/Steel
Measurements : Case width: 29 x 41 mm (larg...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Eberhard & Co. Extra-Fort 41029 Stainless Steel Watch
By Tudor
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Eberhard & Co.
Model: extra fort
Reference: 41029
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurements : Case width: 40 mm...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 CV2015 Stainless Steel Watch
By TAG Heuer
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : TAG Heuer
Model: Carrera Calibre 16
Reference Number : cv2015-0
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Measurements :41m...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Black Dial Rare 1964 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model: Oysterdate Precision
Reference number: 6694
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Hand Wind
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Measurements :34mm diame...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Royal 6426 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model: Oyster Precision Royal
Reference Number: 6426
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Material: Steel
Measurements :35mm diameter (e...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega De Ville Ref 5110561 CAL625 Gold Plated Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega
Model: De Ville
Reference Number: 5110561
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Manual winding
Case Material: Gold Plated
Measurements :24 mm diameter (ex...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Longines DolceVita Chronograph L5.656.4. Watch
By Longines
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Longines
Model: DolceVita
Reference Number: L5.656.4.
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Steel
Measurements :28mm diameter (excluding c...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2022 Vacheron Constantin éGérie 8005F 37MM Moonphase Diamond 18K Rose Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold
Diameter: 37.00 mm
Weight: 71.26 grams
18K Rose Gold diamond VACHERON CONSTANTIN Swiss made watch with origin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage GUCCI Quartz Watch. RARE Made in Italy Gucci Ladies Bangle Bezel watch
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch.
RARE Made in Italy Model
Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels.
One bezel included - Red - Pictured.
Condition: New battery.
Details:
26mm round Case
6in ...
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Art-Deco c1930's 18K Gold Black Enamel Tonneau Swiss Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail watch is Swiss made,
from Art-Deco period,
yet it's in beautiful vintage condition &
in excellent working order.
It features:
Finely engraved (to the back...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Enamel, 18k Gold
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16710 Red & Blue Bezel Stainless Steel Box Paper 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16710
Serial: A537***
Year: 1999
Model: Rolex GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: "Pepsi" Red and Blue
Dial: Black
Fa...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Roadster 2675 Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2675
Model: Cartier Roadster
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Factory Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Breast Cance...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17013 Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 17013
Serial: E903***
Year: 1993
Model: Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gol...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex President Day Date 18238 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: E666***
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank Francaise W51007Q4 Ref 3217 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2020
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W51007Q4 / Ref 3217
Year: 2020
Model: Cartier Tank Francaise
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Di...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos WGSA0019 Ref 4071 18K Rose Gold Grey Leather Box Paper 2022
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WGSA0019 / Ref 4071
Year: 2022
Model: Cartier Santos
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: Dark Grey Leather Strap with Additional Blue Leather Strap
Bezel: 18K Ro...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Extraordinary Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Chanel 'Chocolat' Unisex Digital Watch
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This extraordinary, vintage CHANEL quartz wristwatch, crafted entirely of 18k yellow gold, is part of their collection called "Chocolat." Crafted as a continuous band of motifs in th...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 183949 Three Row 27mm Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 183949
Year: Est 1990's
Model: Cartier Panthere
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Ivory
Fac...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 116233 36mm MOP Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116233
Serial: 8253E***
Year: 2021
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Ye...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Tag Heuer Monza WR2110
By TAG Heuer
Located in London, GB
The Tag Heuer Monza is a rare beast when it comes to Tag Heuer’s range of watches. We stock these in any configuration when we can, the trouble is they are hard to find and harder st...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust II 116334 41mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116334
Serial: 78K78***
Year: 2016
Model: Rolex Datejust II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Silv...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner 126610LN 41mm Black Ceramic Stainless Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126610LN
Serial: 1P224***
Year: 2022
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic Bezel
Dial: Black
Fac...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Yacht Master 126655 Factory Pave Dial 18K Rose Gold Oysterflex Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126655
Serial: 8EE32***
Year: 2021
Model: Rolex Yacht Master
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: Rolex Oysterflex Black Rubber Strap
Bezel: Black
Dial: Factory...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116520 White PANNA DIAL Stainless Steel 40mm UNPOLISHED
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116520
Serial: K600***
Year: 2001
Model: Rolex Daytona
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Rare "PANNA" Creamy ...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies President Datejust 69178 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178
Serial: 8312***
Model: Rolex Ladies President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne
Face: Sapphire Cr...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Omega Geneve 131 25016
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A stunning Vintage Omega Geneve from the 1970’s, with lots to compare against in the market and we have had plenty of these pass through our hands, but what makes this one so special...
Category
1970s European Vintage Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster 2846
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A true Vintage Omega Seamaster in every sense of the word. This Vintage Seamaster is dated from 1956, accompanied with its original box, however more importantly this Seamaster is in...
Category
1950s European Vintage Wrist Watches
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller Jubilee Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Watch B&P 336933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Vintage Ladies’ 18K Gold Watch with Diamonds (Circa 1930-1940)
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Ladies’ Cartier 18K Gold Watch with Diamonds
(Circa 1930-1940)
This stunning vintage ladies’ Cartier watch, crafted in 18K gold. Featuring a 19mm case diameter, The case is ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.
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.
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.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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.
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