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Wrist Watches For Sale
2015 Versus by Gianni Versace Watch
By Versace
Located in Capri, IT
Versus Tokyo Watch-SGM07 0013
Tokyo 42Mm Full Swar Ss Ip rosegold White Dial White Strap
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Watch - Quartz. Stainless Steel ( 29 mm ) with 18K yellow gold bezel. Grey Tapisserie with hour markers. Stainless steel and Yellow Gold brac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Wristwatch with Cartier Strap, 18Kt, 31.6 Grams
Located in Manhasset, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Wristwatch with Cartier Strap
A Stunning Discontinued 18 kt., mechanical, rectangular cream colored dial, Roman numerals engraved on case, dial signed Van C...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 79173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with fluted bezel (26mm diameter). Silve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Roadster Diamond Bezel Band Ref 2618 Chronograph XL Stainless Box
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 2618
Year: 2000 - 2010
Model: Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Custom Diamond Band
Bezel: Custom Diamond Beze...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref W20073X8
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Santos 100 in stainless steel on black alligator band. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 38 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref W20073X8. Circa 2017. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch.
Certified preowned Sport Cartier Santos 100 W20073X8...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Very Rare Corum $20 1897 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin Men's 36mm Quartz Watch
By Corum
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Corum $20 1897 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin Men's 36mm Quartz Watch - Quartz; sweep seconds with date. 18k yellow gold case with Liberty Double Eagle U.S. Twenty Dollar 1...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, with white dial.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels
Circa 1980's
Size 6 inches
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Girard-Perregaux Flyback Stainless Watch Ref. 4958
Located in Austin, TX
Unlike some GPs which have generic ETA movements, this one features the in-house caliber 3379 movement with a flyback chronograph function. The 40mm wide and 12.8mm thick case fit ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 116523 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116523
Serial: V520***
Year: 2010
Model: Rolex Daytona
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yello...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 16220 Silver Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16220
Serial: W945***
Year: 1995
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Custom Di...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea James Cameron 116660 Black Blue Steel Box Paper 2018
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116660
Year: 2018
Model: Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea (James Cameron)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic
...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Submariner 126610LN Date 41mm Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner
Model:126610LN
Date 41mm
Men's Watch
new 2025 box papers
Category
2010s European Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Date 6917 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel 26mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917
Year: 1982
Model: Rolex Ladies Date
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne
F...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust President 69178 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold 26mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178
Serial: L834***
Year: 1989
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yello...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333
Year: 2023
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel
...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Omega Speedmaster Blue Ceramic AVENTURINE 304.93.44.52.03.002 Leather Box Paper
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 304.93.44.52.03.002
Year: 2021
Model: Omega Speedmaster Moonphase
Case Material: Blue Ceramic
Band: Blue Leather
Bezel: Blue Ceramic
Dial: OMEG...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Daytona 116528 White Dial Chrono 18k Yellow Gold 40mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Daytona 116528 White Dial Chrono 18k Yellow Gold 40mm Watch is a symbol of unparalleled luxury and precision. Featuring a striking white...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Franck Muller Master Banker 18K Gold Blue Dial Men’s Automatic Watch 5850 MB
Located in Manhasset, NY
Franck Muller Master Banker 18k Rose Gold/ Gold Blue Dial Men’s Automatic Watch 5850 MB
Wrist Size: 6.5-7 inches
Weight: 166 grams
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Case Material:18k Rose go...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies President 179138 White Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179138
Serial: K556***
Year: 2005
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Original...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Cartier Cailbre Ref 3389 42mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 3389
Model: Cartier Calibre
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver Dial
Face: Sapphir...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Chopard Happy Diamond Steel & Rose Gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref1420711-8475
By Chopard
Located in Surfside, FL
Chopard Happy Diamond in stainless steel & 18k rose gold with 7 floating diamonds. Black alligator strap and original steel Chopard tang buckle. Quartz accuracy w/ sweep seconds and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14K Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch. This watch features a round gold dial with Roman numerals at twelve, three, six, and nine o'clock. The ho...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard women's Art Deco cocktail watch with diamonds and emeralds
By Chopard
Located in Chorzów, PL
CHOPARD Swiss evening watch. Origin: Switzerland, first half of the 20th century.
Watch made of 18-karat white gold (750 fineness), with 48 diamonds in an old brilliant cut with a t...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
NEW Rolex Daytona Pual Newman Newest 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch 126518LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new comes with box and paper full set.
🏁 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126518LN Men’s Watch (2024)
📌 General Overview
Brand: Rolex
Model Name: Daytona
Model Number: 126518LN
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage RA493B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1979, in excellent working condition. Verifi...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank Divan 2602 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Divan Yellow Gold and Diamond-Set Watch
This all original Cartier 'Tank Divan' watch, crafted in the 2010s, is timeless with luxurious detail.
It features a 38 x 30 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Piaget Polo 8131C701 Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Piaget Polo 8131 C701 Ladies Watch features a 20mm 18K yellow gold case and an 18K yellow gold bezel. The champagne dial is equipped with gold hands and dot hour markers, along with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Caree 2961 Automatic W/Card
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Carrée 81036288 Watch. It features a 29mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fixed bezel. The white dial is accented with blue hands and Roman numeral hour m...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA518B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master w...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex 31mm Datejust Automatic Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with Polished Bezel, Acrylic Crystal, White Roman Dial, and Oyster Bracelet. Model ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Toned Logo Face Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with a fluted bezel and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds.
36mm face
Model #126233
Serial #L1662xxx
Size 6 1/2 inches
Comes with its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA490B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchma...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Diabolo 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
A distinguished Cartier Diabolo wristwatch, crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a manual wind mechanical movement. This elegant timepiece showcases a silver guilloché dial with bla...
Category
1990s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Scaglie Rose Gold Diamond Set 102345
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A true statement of luxury, an exquisite Bvlgari Serpenti Scaglie ref: SPP26C9GD1C9LGD1 102345 an iconic design with exceptional craftsmanship.
Powered by a precise quartz movement,...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tag Heuer Muhammad Ali spetial edition steel case, leather bracelet
By TAG Heuer
Located in MADRID, ES
TAG Heuer special edition in which the Carrera model was released in a limited edition dedicated to the iconic boxer Muhammad Ali. Three versions were made, all with a blue dial, one...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Submariner 16613 REHAUT Two-Tone 18K Steel Date 40mm BLUE NO-HOLES Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Submariner 16613 REHAUT Two-Tone 18K Steel Date 40mm Blue No-Holes Watch is a striking blend of sport and luxury, designed for those who appreciate both performance and ele...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex DateJust 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Datejust 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee Watch (Ref. 16013) is a timeless symbol of elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a stunning champagne-colored ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap
By Benrus
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this neat post WWII Benrus Military BH-11 Style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In case size 31.5mm, the dial has a combination of Arabic numerals and matchstick markers with a sweep ...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Platinum & 9ct White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in London, GB
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ladies watch,
beautifully crafted in a combination of platinum case and 9ct white gold strap.
Adorned with sparkling diamon...
Category
2010s British Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Ladies Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Piaget with Diamonds 9190
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Piaget with Diamonds 9190 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case ( 25mm) with factory diamond bezel; inscription on caseback) . Champagne dial with Rom...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Datejust 179160 White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179160
Serial: Z672***
Year: 2007
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: White
...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
VERSACE Men V-Race Sport Gold Black Face stainless steel quartz analog watch
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Men V-Race Sport Gold Black Face stainless steel quartz analog watch
Reference: TGAS/A03967
Brand: Versace
Designer: Donatella Versace
Model: V-Race Sport
Material: Stainless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch w/ hidden Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch with hidden Watch. The watch is a Geneve 17 jewel manual movement with a safety cl...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Rose Gold Silver Diamond Dial W3BB0007 Box Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm (reference W3BB0007) is a refined timepiece that exemplifies Cartier's commitment to blending classic design with luxurious craftsmanship. Crafted from s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 116713 Black Ceramic Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold Stainless 40mm
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex GMT-Master II 116713 Black Ceramic Two-Tone is a remarkable timepiece that seamlessly blends luxury, precision, and durability. Featuring a striking 40mm case, this watch c...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Automatic Watch W51005Q4 2302
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Automatic Watch W51005Q4 2302 - Automatic. Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold ( 28 x 35 mm )...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Bucherer Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Wrist Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Bucherer Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch, 20 x 17 M.M 2 piece case set with Fine White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 2 Carats. Quartz movement, White M...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea CHALLENGE Titanium 50mm 126067 New
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea CHALLENGE
Titanium
50mm
126067
New
Box Papers
Category
2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
CHANEL Limited Edition Mademoiselle J12 La Pausa Watch 38 Mm New
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% guaranteed authentic Chanel J12 watch
Black highly resistant ceramic and steel with silhouette of Mademoiselle Chanel
materials:Black ceramic,Steel
B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Garrard Dress Watch
Located in London, GB
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Vintage Garrard Automatic Watch – 1973 Regent Street Original
This Vintage Garrard Automatic is a rare find. With box and papers dated 1973, it originates from London’s iconic Regent Street. Though little is documented about this model, it embodies classic 1970s style and British heritage, all for under £500.
Key Features:
✅ 35mm stainless steel cushion case – A true 1970s design
✅ Silver dial with date window at 3 o’clock – Pristine original condition, possibly new old stock
✅ Silver hands & line hour markers – Classic and elegant
✅ Signed Garrard dial – A name synonymous with luxury and heritage
✅ Swiss automatic movement – Reliable and precise
✅ Black leather strap with steel buckle – May be original
The History of Garrard Watches...
Category
1970s European Vintage Wrist Watches
Longines Yellow Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1980s
By Longines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gentlemen's Longines 14 Karat Gold Watch. This circa 1980s Longines wristwatch features a 14k yellow gold case and mesh-style bracelet with a fold-...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co Diamond Watch. Tiffany Atlas Diamond Bezel 24mm Ladies Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co Atlas Watch
Diamond Bezel With Diamond Dial.
Stainless Steel with Diamonds
Diamond Set Crown
24mm case
Ref. WR 3 ATM
Beautiful Ladies Watch.
Condition: Excellent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Ebel Classic Wave Ladies Watch Steel 18k Gold & Diamonds
By Ebel
Located in Montreal, QC
Ebel Classic Wave Ladies Wristwatch, stainless steel, 18k gold & diamonds on bezel and hours, preowned, battery movement, Swiss made, abalone dial , sapphire crystal case 29mm includ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Omega 2714 Large Vintage 18K Rose Gold Custom Mesh Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Vintage Omega 18k Rose Gold Manual Watch. Crafted in Switzerland, this exquisite timepiece features a round case in 18k rose gold. The silver dial is elegantly simple, with a classic...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Midsize 3003 W69004Z2 18K Rose Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Midsize 3003 W69004Z2 18K Rose Gold Watch is an exquisite blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a 36mm case, this timepiece is perfectly sized f...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose 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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