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Wrist Watches For Sale
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Watch 67193
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 with a grey 3-6-9 dial is a direct descendant of the first waterproof wristwatch that debuted in 1926. The Oy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, & Sapphire Movado Ladies Wrist Watch
By Movado
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A distinguished Movado wristwatch from 1920, crafted in Switzerland. This timepiece exemplifies Movado's commitment to precision and luxury.
The watc...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Santos Carrée Burgundy Dial 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Santos Carrée – Burgundy Dial
18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Small Size 24mm
A timeless icon reimagined, this Cartier Santos Carrée ...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Black Ceramic 41mm Stainless Steel 126610LN Papers 2023
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The watch is in MINT pre-owned condition. The bracelet has been professionally polished and looks incredible! Has signs of very light wear like small scratches (please look at all th...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Vintage Art Deco Watch in Yellow Gold, Circa 1939
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 425J Tegolino Art Deco watch, measuring 42.5 x 20.5. The watch is fitted with a 9"90 caliber movement # 839668, case# 6487543
The dial is a silver wit...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Lady Royal Oak 33mm Diamond Brown Dial Ladies Watch 67621OR
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Unworn Band.Factory Bezel Set with 32 diamonds, approx 0.65 carats.
👑 General Information
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Lady Royal Oak
Model Nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase 18K White Gold Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moon Phase Watch. This exquisite timepiece features a round shape crafted in 18k gold. The watch boasts an automatic movement and a moon phase feature. The d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Dior Bulova 23 Blue Diamond Bezel Manual Winding 14K White Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Dior Bulova
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 14K White Gold
Diameter: 15.00 mm
Weight: 20.20 grams
One ladies 14K white gold diamond Swiss-made Christian Dior Collection by Bul...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe 1431J Vintage Square Shape Unisex with Bracelet, Circa 1951
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 1431J, Vintage square watch 37 x 27mm fitted with a 10"200 caliber movement #956208, 18 karat yellow gold square case with long lugs # 664900. The watch...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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
Ladies Chaumet Paris Elysses 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Chaumet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Chaumet Paris Elysses Quartz Bracelet Watch. Diamonds mark each hour on the 24mm Mother of Pearl watch face. The substantial 18 karat yellow ...
Category
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 3761J Vintage Mid size Unisex Quartz Cushion watch Circa 1980's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 3761; Mid size Unisex Quartz Cushion watch; measuring 27 x28 mm with an E-19 caliber quartz movement #1526801 / 2802027. ...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy.
* Free Shipping within the U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri Color Gold Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Ladies Trinity Watch. 2 piece 24 MM water resistant case, Quartz Movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals and a Sapphire set...
Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18K Everose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 118235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. 2005 Production. The watch comes with a box but no paper. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accur...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
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
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
Longines Men's 9ct Gold Wristwatch Fully Serviced 1 Year Guarantee
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Longines Men's 9ct Gold Wristwatch Fully Serviced 1 Year Guarantee
Longines - A Swiss 9ct gold 'trench' style wristwatch, circa 1920's, the signed circular white dial, 25mm diameter,...
Category
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Cartier Santos 100 XL Ref 2656 Stainless Steel Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2656
Model: Cartier Santos 100 XL
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Black Leather Band
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphire ...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II 116710 Black Ceramic Stainless Steel 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116710
Year: 2008
Model: Rolex GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic
Dial: Black
Fac...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner 116610LN Black Ceramic Stainless Steel 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610LN
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic Bezel
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphi...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbée Ref. 1566 – Steel & Gold Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Santos Galbée Ref. 1566 – Steel & Gold Quartz Watch
This Cartier Santos Galbée Ref. 1566 features a 29x41mm stainless steel and gold case, housing a quartz movement. The ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Rolex Midsize Datejust 178341 Diamond VI 18K Rose Gold Steel Service Paper 31mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178341
Serial: XY068***
Year: 2010-2024
Model: Rolex Midsize Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bez...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company Manual Gents 18ct yellow gold on a leather brown strap 33mm vintage mechanical watch in full working condition.
Total Weight of Watch: 32.9g
Serial Numbe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos WSSA0029 MidSize Stainless Steel Watch & Box
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Ladies Watch WSSA0029. This watch features a 35mm stainless steel case with a fixed stainless steel bezel. The silver dial is accented with blue steel hands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
2022 Rolex 126334 Datejust 41 Black Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334
Serial: 78K04***
Year: 2022
Model: Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Original Fac...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Gold Steel Jubilee Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautifully customized Rolex Datejust 36mm, reference 16233, blends classic Rolex heritage with bold, modern luxury. Crafted from stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor), ...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Platinum Diamond Watch with Leather Strap
Located in London, GB
Platinum ladies watch
with 0.60ct natural rose cut diamonds
and brown leather strap.
Total Weight: 16.11g
Total Diamond Weight: 0.60ct
Case Measurement: 43.85mm x 16.80mm
Fully serv...
Category
2010s British Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2024 Breitling Chronomat B01 PB0136 44mm Ice Blue Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PB0136
Year: 2024
Model: Breitling Chronomat B01 44mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Black Rubber
Bezel: Black Ceramic
Dial: Ice Blue
...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage rare 1958 Rolex Datejust, model number 6605. The watch dial is in good condition, featuring a slight patina that adds to its unique charact...
Category
1950s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6624 30mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s RA456
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6624 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1962. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, appli...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Oakton, VA
Rolex Orchid Diamonds - 6.1 inches length - 18K Yellow Gold - 53.8 Grams
Circa 1975 Rolex Orchid, part of Rolex’s series of cocktail watches.
u. Case Width: 25mm
v. Crystal: Sapphire...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Coke 16760 Fat Lady Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16760
Serial: R244***
Year: 1987
Model: Rolex GMT Master II (Fat Lady)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel Oyster Band
Bezel: "Co...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Cartier Pasha C Ref 1035 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold 35mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1035
Model: Cartier Pasha C
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: White Dial
Face: Sapphire Cry...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
14k CARTIER x MOVADO mechanical watch. 14k YG Genuine Cartier Ladies Watch.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
EXTREMELY RARE Cartier and Movado 14k Watch.
Movement is 17J Movado. The case is 14k Yellow Gold with 14k yellow gold band
Condition - Watch is vintage. Winds up and ticks. Will ne...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 126301 Rhodium Motif Dial 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126301
Year: 2022
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Smooth Beze...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Made Pumpkin Orange Dial circa 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 / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter ...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase 3575.20.00 42mm Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3575.20.00
Model: Omega Speedmaster Moonphase
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: White Dial
...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Ladies Yellow Gold Concord Hexagon Quartz Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 14 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Battery Operated Watch on Woven Gold Bracelet with Hexagonal Case and Champagne Stick Dial. Caseback Numbers 2098160-PS, 413482. 6 - 6.5 Inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm 18K Rose Gold Factory Diamond Bezel WE902064 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm in 18K Rose Gold with factory-set diamond bezel (reference WE902064) embodies Cartier's classic elegance. Its wa...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil White Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Rare Cream dial.
Sapphire Cabochon Crown.
New Green Gucci Band with Original Cartier Buckle.
--Have other colors if you prefer.
Condition: Wear consistent with age. New GUCCI genuine...
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Rare Omega Seamaster 30 – 1966 Black Dial Caliber 601
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Rare Omega Seamaster 30 – 1966 Black Dial Caliber 601 Gold-Plated Case
This unusual Omega Seamaster 30 stands out due to its black dial, a rarity...
Category
1960s European Vintage Wrist Watches
Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph RB0127 18K Rose Gold Box Paper 46mm
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: RB0127
Year: 2020
Model: Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: Brown Leather
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: S...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch with rare “Thunderbird” bezel dated Circa 1947.
Snap back 18ct gold case with straight, tapered, curved lugs. Rare milled “Thunderbird” bezel with indented square markers for the hours and a double square marker for 12. Case marked Rolex, with the Rolex crown...
Category
1940s Swiss Post-War Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
New Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 126500LN Steel Ceramic Black Dial Watch B&P 2024
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Box and papers included.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona
Model Number: 126500LN
Type: Wristwatch
Style: Luxury
Department: Men
Vinta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, 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
Vintage Longines 14k Gold and Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Longines Tank Watch is a true treasure from the 1940s, weighing 59.71 grams and meticulously crafted in 14k gold with the hallmark of Swiss ...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA521B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1984, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchma...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Montblanc Meisterstuck Sport Chronograph Watch 7034
By Montblanc
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition
-Case size: 41mm
-Material: Stainless steel
-Movement: Automatic
-Screw-down fluted stainless steel crown
-Rotating steel bezel
-Date displayed at 3 o'clock
-Hidden d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Vintage Gold-plated Bracelet Yonger & Bresson Watch
Located in Vannes, FR
Vintage Gold Plated Bracelet Watch Yonger et Bresson.
Watch signed Yonger & Bresson combining timeless elegance and watchmaking expertise. Carefully crafted, this piece is a true j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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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