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Wrist Watches For Sale
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 31 Day Retrograde 47245 / 000R-8775
Located in London, GB
A 37mm mens Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 31 Day Retrograde, crafted in rose gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied roman numerals, a retrograde date indicator and a sub dial for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Unisex Atlas Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's or Ladies 32mm fully serviced Tiffany & Co Altas Quartz Wristwatch. 18k yellow gold bezel with Roman numerals.
Length: 36.89mm
Width: 31.91mm
Band: 17mm
Crystal: sapphire
Dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee W20040D6 Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee W20040D6 / 2319 Ladies Watch. 29mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel fixed bezel. Silver dial with steel hands and Roman numeral hour marker. Date display a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel Bentley Barnato Racing
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, tachymeter
Case: round 49mm round case, Bentley fluted bezel, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engrav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Watch W50003N2 4211
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Watch W50003N2 4211 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case; blue sapphire cabochon crown ( 25 x 30 mm ). Ivory colored dial with black Roman n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Poiray, Mini "Ma Première" Watch, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds
By Poiray
Located in Vannes, FR
Poiray - Mini "Ma Première" Watch - Mother of Pearl & Diamonds
Poiray’s first timepiece, its Art Deco shapes and interchangeable bracelets make Ma Première Mini one of the watchmaki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Steel
Hamilton 14K White Gold Vintage Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Media, PA
Exceptional Hamilton Vintage Ladies Wristwatch with VS Diamonds
Elegantly Made with Numerous VS Diamonds Around The Bezel & Band Flows Very Well & Gives A Great Aesthetic Feel
Bra...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Master Mariner Hpg Mens Watch
Located in Media, PA
Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Day Date Master Mariner HPG Men’s Watch
14K Solid Gold Case
Automatic
Hamilton Leather Bracelet: Condition is fair on the bracelet but the watch itself i...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Breitling Stainless Steel Superocean 41
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, tachymeter
Case: round 41mm round case, 60 minute timing bezel, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dual Time Zone Watch M203
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD DUAL TIME ZONE WATCH M203
-Case size: 26.5mm
-Case thickness: 6.5mm
-Case: 18k Yellow Gold
-Movement: Swiss Quartz
-Dial: White with Roman Numeral...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines DolceVita Steel Diamond Bezel White Dial Ladies Watch L5.502.5.29.6
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Display model. The watch has never been worn or used. Comes with an original box and papers.
Brand: Longines Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: L5.502.5.29.6 Coun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Poiray - Watch "Ma Première" Braided Dial
By Poiray
Located in Vannes, FR
Poiray - Watch "Ma Première" Braided Dial
The Maison Poiray’s first timepiece, "Ma Première", has been the emblem of the Maison’s watchmaking know-how since its creation in 1987.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Gubelin 1972 Swiss Geometric Space Era Wrist Watch Cuff Bracelet In 925 Sterling
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
A retro wrist watch cuff designed by Gubelin.
Beautiful vintage geometric cuff bracelet wristwatch, created in Zurich, Switzerland by the house of Gubelin, back in the 1972. This re...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Lucien Piccard 1970 Swiss Geometric Wristwatch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Wristwatch designed by Lucien Piccard.
Beautiful modernist wristwatch, created in Lucerne Switzerland by the watch company of Lucien Piccard, back in the 1960's. The case is squared...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Cape Cod Automatic, Ref CC1.710, Rare, Full Size, Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare Hermes Cape Cod automatic with date , reference CC1.710 is the full size version featuring a 30 x 40mm case including crown. Presented in excellent unpolished condition, thi...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1960
By Hamilton
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat white gold women's Hamilton mechanical watch, set with thirty-six (36) single-cut diamonds, four (4) brilliant cut diamonds, and six (6) marquise-shaped diamonds, approx...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Breitling Stainless Steel Super Avenger
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, timing bezel
Case: round 47mm round case, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engraved case-back, screw-d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Ladies 14k Gold Hafis Watch Ring, Switzerland
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very rare watch ring made by The Hafis Watch Company in the 1930s and is in remarkable condition! It is a size 6.5 and is sizeable by your local jeweler. The watch case i...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Longines Stainless Steel Master Collection Chronograph and Moonphase
By Longines
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Longines
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, moon phase, day-date
Case: 42mm round stainless steel case
Dial: white chronograph, arabic numera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Ref. 1501 Original Dial from 1973
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: Early 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines 1933 Caliber 13.82 Calatrava Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
All original 1933, 33mm Calatrava 13.82 18k yellow gold wristwatch. Original dial and hands. Hinged 18k solid gold case. Crocodile band.
Length: 39mm
Width: 33mm
Band width at cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual, Excellent Condition 'for Age', circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual features a stainless steel case, classical jubilee bracelet and lightly patinated white dial. Presented in excellent condition given its age, ...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC Automatic, Lightly Patinated Dial, Superb Patinated Dial, Circa 1960
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage IWC automatic features a large stainless steel case of 35mm and has a date function and is powered by a 21 jewel movement. Of note is the attractive lightly patinated dia...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Girard Perregaux Jumbo Antimagnetic Vintage 18K Rose Gold Dress Watch, C 1960
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our very attractive and very rare vintage Girard Perregaux features a 39mm case of 18k rose gold with fixed lugs and a champagne dial with indices and subdial for seconds. This is a ...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Gubelin 1973 Swiss Retro Space Era Wrist Watch Cuff Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A retro wrist watch cuff designed by Gubelin.
Beautiful vintage cuff bracelet wristwatch, created in Zurich, Switzerland by the house of Gubelin, back in the 1973. This sculptural r...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Maurice Lacroix Stainless Steel Pontos Chronograph
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, timing bezel
Case: round stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, push/pull crown
Bracelet: stainless steel b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Allongee Lanieres 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Media, PA
Cartier Tank Lanieres Watch with 18K Yellow Gold
Has a lovely case with triple row 18K gold bracelet.
Rectangular case, swiss quartz movement, sapphire crystal glass. Silver dial...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Flagship 38.5mm Day-Date Steel White Dial Automatic Watch L4.899.3.21.7
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Brand new and comes with an original box and papers.
Brand: Longines Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: L4.899.3.21.7 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5115/9
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5115/9 - Manual winding. 18k white gold case (32mm diameter). White jubilee dial with raised Roman numerals. Black Rolex strap with R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century Experimental Electromechanical Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Space Age Design
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1950's / 1960's
DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual from 1965 or 1966
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6551
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1965 or 66
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1926
DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938.
Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD” for the Rolex Watch Company Ltd and "31 Records Universels” (World’s Records), G...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7995 / 0. Rare Denim Blue Dial. Circa 1969.
By Tudor
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage Tudor Oyster Prince (Rotor Self winding) reference 7995 / 0 features a stainless steel 34mm case with Rolex caseback, and is fitted to a Rolex Oyster bracelet. Of note is...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
I.W.C. Schaffhausen Steel High Grade Automatic Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. Schaffhausen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Classic Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 18238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, double quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with Fluted bezel. Custom green dia...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Gold Wristwatch Dated 1951
Located in London, GB
An elegant, fine and rare vintage wristwatch by Patek Philippe made in 1951.
The 18 carat rectangular shaped case in yellow gold with unusual overlaid, inverse, tapered lugs.
Jewel...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945.
Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered, teardrop, overlaid fancy lugs.
Rolex, 17-Rubies (Jewels) precision lever escapemen...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Tudor Oyster Shock Resisting 'Ref 7934' Excellent Condition 'for Age'
By Tudor
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and understated Tudor Oyster Shock Resisting ( reference 7934 ) features a stainless steel 34mm case with polished bezel and attractively patinated silver dial with "Shoc...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco Le Coultre Reverso wristwatch made in c1934.
The Reverso wristwatch was invented after a chance remark by Polo players in India during the colonial period, ...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crosswinds
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, tachymeter
Case: round 45mm round case, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engraved case-back, screw-do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Zenith Sterling Silver Land and Water WWI British Campaign Style Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith for Birch & Gaydon Ltd.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military WW I
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 36mm
CIRCA: 1915
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
1910s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Powder Blue Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA: 1970's
DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Gabled Crystal Diamond Bezel
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA: 1940's
DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Width 21mm
MOVEME...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Bell & Ross Black PVD Stainless Steel Chronograph Special Edition
By Bell & Ross
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Case: 45mm square case with scratch resistant sapphire crystal, push-pull crown
Band: black rubber BR strap, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Limited Series Breitling for Bentley Titanium Supersports Lightbody Watch
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, stop seconds, chronograph, two-hand totalizer, limited edition 5xx/1000
Case: 49mm titanium case with sapphire crystal protector, 16mm c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Cartier Tank Americaine, 2482, 18K Yellow Gold / Diamonds, Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our very rare lady Cartier Tank Americaine , reference 2482 , features a 18k yellow gold case set with diamonds, and we have fitted a new deep blue Cartier strap to its original 18k ...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Watch W5200025
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1014
Brand Cartier
Model No. W5200025
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Date Circa 2019
Gender Men/Unisex
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Condit...
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Nugget Oval Tiger Eye Dial Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare and highly attractive this is a 1970's 18K gold "nugget" Piaget tiger eye dial watch. Precious metal and hard stone; this is vintage Piaget at its best.
Bold textur...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 5500 Red Diamond Dial, Early 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 5500
METAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA: Early 1980's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 27 ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Midsize Date Stainless Steel Watch 78240
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Midsize Date Stainless Steel Watch 78240 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with white gold smooth bezel 26mm diameter. White dial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Longines Flagship 26mm Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Ladies Watch L4.274.3.32.7
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Brand new and comes with original box and papers.
Brand: Longines Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: L4.274.3.32.7 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Styl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold all Original Including Strap and Buckle
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Strap Dress Model / 4163
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 25mm
...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 17000
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 17000 - Quartz, date. Stainless steel case (36 mm diameter). Black dial with stick hour markers. Stainless steel Oysterquartz brace...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 36m...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1601 with Carbonized Charcoal Case and Band
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust/ Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel Case / White gold Fluted Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: late 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SI...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches
Antique, new and vintage 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.
Bvlgari’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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