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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Bulgari
Creator: Omega
Omega Constellation 18k (750er) gold
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
This watch is enclosed within a 35mm Yellow Gold Case, framed by a Yellow Gold bezel that accentuates its opulent allure. The Gold No numerals dial adds a touch of classic sophistica...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Stainless Steel Omega Constellation c.1970s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Stainless Steel Omega Constellation c.1970s
Maker: Omega
Model: Constellation
Year: c.1970s
Materials: Stainless Steel
Dial: 32mm x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
OMEGA Constellation Electronic. Mens Omega Watch F300 Constellation Chronometer
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage 1970s Omega Electronic Constellation Chronometer
F 300 Hz
ref. 198.002
Condition: Works and keeps time. Excellent condition for the Age. New Battery
Details:
Brand New G...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Octo Ref. BGO38S Blue Dial Stainless Steel 40 mm Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Bvlgari
Model: Octo
Material: Stainless Steel
Dial Color: Blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch BB 19
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Bulgari Tubogas 18k gold watch, BB19 model (the case diameter is 19 mm).
An iconic Bulgari watch with a classic Tubogas bracelet and a black matte dial.
The bezel features engrave...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
OMEGA Constellation Pie Pan Automatic Mens Watch. Ref 14393 SS and Yellow Gold.
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic PIE PAN Dial
ref 14393 61 SC
Circa 1961
Stainless Steel Case and Yellow Gold Cap..
Condition: Works and keeps time. Great Condition.
Detail...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 7-Coil Serpenti Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Can a timepiece be timeless? For Bulgari, absolutely. The Serpenti Tubogas Bracelet Watch is a legendary iconic piece, first introduced nearly eighty years ago and produced in numerous spectacular renditions. This dramatic limited-edition example, made in Italy in the 21st century, sinuously coils around the wrist up the arm and presents the watch face in the triangular serpent’s head. The case is crafted 18K rose gold with a bezel embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial is embellished fully with pavé diamonds and punctuated with two hand-applied Roman numeral indexes. The crown is set with a cabochon-cut pink rubellite. The watch features a Swiss quartz movement and a stunning seven-row spiral bracelet in 18K rose gold.
The Serpenti is a significant part of the Bulgari jewelry history...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Vintage First Watch Worn on the Moon
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
EXTREMELY RARE, FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON VINTAGE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC
This is a unique piece, cherished for many years....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation Ladies Mother Of Pearl Dial Quartz Stainless Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Omega Constellation ladies stainless wristwatch with a mother-of-pearl dial, and quartz movement. This watch fits a smaller wrist.
SPECIFICATIONS:
WATCH MOVEMENT: Quartz
METAL...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Rose Gold Oversized Tonneau with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Print dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 53mm X Width 33mm
CIRCA: 1920's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M 18K Rose Gold Box Papers 231.53.42.21.06.002
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M (reference 231.53.42.21.06.002) is a distinguished timepiece that exemplifies Omega's commitment to blending classic design with advanced function...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Parentesi Sapphire and Diamond Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant Bulgari Parentesi wristwatch exemplifies the brand's mastery in blending high jewelry with precision timekeeping, showcasing 3.36 carats of diamonds and 3.05 carats of s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Bilbao, ES
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold 37mm leather strap with box.
Mechanical manual wind
Case Number 27710112
17 rubies, all original condition wei...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation Chronometer Date, Ref 168.058. Heavy Gold Capped, c1970
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and extremely attractive Omega Constellation Chronometer Date , reference 168.058 , features a heavy gold capped stainless steel case of 33.5mm x 39mm powdered by a cl. 1...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Omega Men's Quartz Two-Tone Constellation Watch w/ Date
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Men's Quartz Two-Tone Constellation Watch w/ Date
Movement #255461
Case #53169630
Stainless Steel Case w/ 18k Gold Roman Numeral Bezel
33 mm...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Ladies Diamond Enamel Rose Gold Serpenti Scagile Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond Rose Gold Serpenti Scagile Watch Black in 18k Rose Gold.
A modern release to a vintage classic, this Bulgari Serpenti double-twirl ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari BB26 SLG Gold Dial Black Leather Strap Watch Unisex Bvlgari Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
BVLGARI BB26- SLG
The classic Bvlgari "BB26 SLG" with Gold Dial and Black Leather Strap Wristwatch is a classic from the House of Bvlgari
Details:
✔ Brand:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch W/ Date & Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #560
Movement Serial #190664XX
Year: 1961
Case #KL6610
Case Serial #12660XX
14k Yellow Gold Round Case
34 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown)
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 40 mm
Lug-to...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable OMEGA 14k White Gold with approximately 1.25 carat of Natural Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Watch.
It is set with 34 natu...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Diagono BB30GGD 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Diagono BB30GGD Ladies Watch. 30mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold bezel. Black dial with gold hands and index & Arabic numeral hour markers. Date display at the 3 ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Omega Constellation Cal 712 Gold Capped Automatic 1960s Vintage NA117
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation automatic, c.1966, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, appli...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulgari Diagono Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diagono Stainless Steel ladies wrist watch with a classic BVLGARI bezel & case in 18K yellow gold. Steel hands & markers over black dial, steel folding clasp
Approximate Gro...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari 18K Rose Gold Serpenti Misteriosi Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bulgari Serpent Misteriosi Secret Watch in 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Rubelite combines luxury, elegance and seduction.. The Serpenti collection is know for its Serpent motif, and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega De Ville, dual reference 1953378 / 3953378. Stamped 18ct Yellow Gold, 1990
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and classical Omega De Ville , dual reference 1953378 / 3953378 ,features an 18k yellow gold case of 30mm (31.5mm inc crown) x 35.8mm lug to lug. This is an ultra thin (4...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamond Set 101788 SPP26G
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A rose gold Serpenti by Bvlgari. Features a black dial with each hour marker diamond-set. At 12 and 6 o'clock of the case is a total of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds. Fitted with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
By Omega
Located in Sammu shi, JP
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
size : case 1.8cm
arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm
movement : Hand-wound
Category
1970s Swiss Artisan Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Scuba Diagono Chronograph 18 Karat Gold Case AC 38 G
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is an authentic pre-owned luxury watch, Bvlgari Diagono fully serviced and kept in Excellent Condition. There is minor discoloration on crown, as seen it images.
Original Box/Pa...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Filled Modernist Bracelet Watch from 1970's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist / Seamaster
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 38mm
M...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Bulgari Diagono AL38TA
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This Bulgari Diagono is accompanied with its original box, manuals and papers dated August 2001 in addition to our 12-month warranty.
The Bulgari Diagono, model AL38TA, features a 3...
Category
Early 2000s European Wrist Watches
Bvlgari Bulgari BB19 Tubogas Gold Wrap Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Bulgari Tubogas 18k gold triple wrap-around watch, BB19 model (the case diameter is 19 mm).
An iconic piece that lately became a must-have among fashionistas all over the world.
...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's, "Tone on Tone Dial"
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sal...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Mens 33mm Watch in 18K Yellow Gold in Brown Leather Strap Ref. BB30 GI
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Bvlgari 18k yellow gold 33m case men's watch with leather strap. Reference Bb30 GI, serial G14112, with quartz movement, black dial, golden stick hour markers
and the legendary "BVLGARI" stamp engraved on the bezel. Fixed on a Bulgari original medium brown tone band with 18k yellow gold buckle.
All original Bvlgari parts. Watch polishing and servicing included for free upon request. Ships free with FedEx overnight shipping.
✔ Metal: 18k Gold
✔ Movement: Quartz
✔ Bracelet: Bvlgari Leather...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic 18 karat yellow gold Tubogas bracelet watch by Bulgari featuring a black dial. Made in Italy, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamond Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamond Watch
A limited edition Bvlgari wrist watch, featuring the brand's iconic snake motif surrounded by 174 round brilliant-cut diamonds of 12.89 cara...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWALK CHRONOMETER WATCH
-Mint condition
-Swiss Manual Movement
-Stainless Steel
-Black Dial w/ Sub-dials
-40mm Case Diameter w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulgari Diagono
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph watch features a 18k rose gold engraved bezel, 40mm pink gold case, silver dial and brown alligator strap. Features on this watch also include a self...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Mens Omega Speedmaster 351012 39mm Schumacher Automatic 1990s All Original RA383
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's racing limited edition stainless steel Omega Speedmaster Ref.3510.12 "Schumacher", c.1990s in excellent all original condition. Verified authentic by a master wa...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Classic - Vintage Tropical two tone dial
By Omega
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a rare vintage piece for collectors.
A "two-tone tropical dial" refers to a vintage watch that features a face or dial that has been discolored or altered by exposure to sun...
Category
1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Wrist Watch Cal 321
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Case Wrist Watch Cal 321 in Amazing Condition !
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321
Case : Solid 18 ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Omega De Ville Yellow 18k Gold Co-Axial Chronometer Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Type: Rare Omega De Ville 18K Yellow Gold Co-Axial Automatic Chronometer, Full Set, Ref. 413.30.00, Circa 2001
Signed: Omega on dial, case, crown, movement, and deployment clasp
Mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Stainless Steel Ladies Luxury Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Media, PA
This elegant Bvlgari ladies watch is a refined statement of modern luxury and sophistication. Crafted from stainless steel, the timepiece features the iconic BVLGARI logo engraved ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Bulgari Rose Gold Diamond Tubogas Red Serpenti Snake Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k rose gold case diamond with red leather band bracelet tubogas serpenti snake wristwatch by Bulgari.
With 34 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Omega 14 Karat Ladies Wristwatch 18.2 Grams Without Works, 17 Jewels
By Omega
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vintage Omega 14 KT Ladies Watch 18.2 grams Without Works. 17 Jewels having a mesh 6.5 inch band. The watch face itself is 1/2 inch in diameter.
Omega SA is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
Category
1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Watch. Omega Constellation Quartz 1552 Date Wristwatch. Mens Omega
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar
Ref 1552.30
1551/861
Silver Dial with Date
EXCELLENT MINT CONDITION.
Box with Original Paperwork.
Condition: Excellent Condition. N...
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Omega Watch. Omega Constellation Quartz 1448 Date Wristwatch. Mens Omega
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Omega Constellation 1448/431
Ref 396.1070/1080
Silver Dial with Date
Condition: Great condition for the age. Excellent Condition. New Battery installed.
Details:
34mm cas...
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Turler Watch, c.1950s
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Omega Turler watch dates to the 1950s. The 18 carat yellow gold case is 36mm in diameter and contains a manual winding cal.283 movement. Ch...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bulgari BB 33 GL GMT Automatic Watch Leather Strap
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This sophisticated Bvlgari BB 33 GL GMT Automatic Watch in 18K Yellow Gold combines timeless elegance with precision craftsmanship. The 33mm case houses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Omega 145000 Speedmaster Teutonic 14k SS Manual Wind Chronograph 1980s JM9
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare classic, Men's Omega Speedmaster Teutonic Ref.14500 040, c.1980s, all original, unrestored, limited to the German market. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ome...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
18K Gold Vintage Omega Manual Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ladies Omega Watch in 18K Gold
This timeless vintage Omega watch is crafted entirely from 18K gold, showcasing classic elegance and preci...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Bvlgari Rare Blackened Gold Bulgari Watch Tubogas Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare version of the iconic Bulgari Tubogas watch made in alternated blackened and yellow 18k gold. The case is pear-shaped, with white face, gold batons and gold bar indices decor...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster 2494 37mm Rose Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s NA116
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Seamaster jumbo red gold capped bumper automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega sig...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Gold 2 Coil Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a black lacquered dial.
Signed by Bvlgari
Circa 1980s
Model #BB 19 1T
19mm face
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold Tri Color BB191T Serpenti Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Tri Color BB191T Tricolor Tubogas Watch.
This timepiece has become iconic almost the same time it came out. Now after so many years later the house of Bvlgari is bringin...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation 25.5 mm Two Tone MOP Dial Diamond Quartz Ref 8951201
By Omega
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. It shows slight signs of wear and scratches. The watch comes with an AGS Jewelry wooden box, along with an AGS Jewelry wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Omega De Ville Hour Vision Annual Calendar 431.33.41.22.03.001 Blue Dial Steel
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 431.33.41.22.03.001
Model: Omega De Ville Hour Vision Annual Calendar
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Blue Leather
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Blue
Face: Sapp...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Men's Gold-Plated Seamaster Automatic Watch with Date 565
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Men's Gold-Plated Seamaster Automatic Watch with Date 565
Movement #565
Serial #253340XX
Year: 1967
Case #166020
Gold-Plated Round Case
34 mm in Diameter (37 mm w/ Crown)
Lug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Bvlgari Diagono Ergon EG40S 40mm Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvglari Diagono Ergon EG40S 40mm Watch with Black Rubber.
-Condition: Like-New, Pristine
-Brand: Bvlgari
-Model: Diagono
-Style: EG40S
-Dial: Black
-Material: Stainless Steel
-Case...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.
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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.
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