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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1940s
Breitling Chronomat Black Dial 39MM Steel & 18K Yellow Gold B13352 Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Breitling Series: Chronomat Model: B13352 Case Diameter: 39 mm Bracelet: Stainless steel Bezel: YG, Custom diamond set Dial: Black dial The sale includes a jewelry watch bo...
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Cellini Time White Dial Rose Gold Mens Watch 50505
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Time White Dial Rose Gold Mens Watch 50505. Automatic self-winding movement. Officially certified Swiss chronometer (COSC). Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. Bidi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Tag Heuer Carrera Skeleton Dial Titanium Rose Gold Mens Watch CAR5A5Y Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Carrera Skeleton Dial Titanium Rose Gold Mens Watch CAR5A5Y Box Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Titanium and 18k rose gold case 45.0 mm in diameter. Tran...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Titanium

Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Blue Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3510.80.00
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Blue Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3510.80.00. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel round case 39.0 mm in diameter. Black tachy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatic Titanium Blue Dial Mens Watch 5015 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatic Titanium Blue Dial Mens Watch 5015 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Calibre 1315. Titanium case 45.0 mm in diameter. Blancpain logo on a s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WBP201B Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WBP201B Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 43.0 mm in diameter. Stainless steel unidirect...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Meteorite Diamond Ladies Watch 179171 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Meteorite Diamond Ladies Watch 179171 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Omega Seamaster Bond 007 Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch 2226.80.00 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Bond 007 Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch 2226.80.00 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 41.0 mm in diameter. Omega logo on the crown. Uni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch 6110 Unworn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch 6110 Unworn. Quartz movement. 18k white gold slim case 26.0 mm in diameter. . Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Titanium Amagnetic Watch PAM00389 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Titanium Amagnetic Mens Watch PAM00389 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part cushion shaped titanium case 47.0 mm in diameter. Panera...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WBP201B Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WBP201B Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 43.0 mm in diameter. Stainless steel unidirect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Chopard 18kt. white gold Quartz ladies' wristwatch with BOX and PAPERS
Located in Braintree, GB
Chopard 18kt. white gold Quartz ladies' wristwatch with BOX and PAPERS. Ref. Number: 13/6818-1001 Case size: 24.5 mm Case thickness: 6 mm Case Material: 18kt White Gold Case shape:...
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Breitling Superocean Heritage II Steel Rose Gold Watch U13313 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling Superocean Heritage II Steel Rose Gold Watch U13313 Box Card. Authomatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel case 44.0 mm in diameter. 18K rose gold and blac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Breitling Chronomat GMT Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch AB0410 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling Chronomat GMT Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch AB0410 Box Papers. Self-winding automatic officially certified chronometer movement. Chronograph function. GMT function. Stainles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold/Steel 116233 Black Rolex Logo Dial Jubilee Band Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond ...
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Role...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Tag Heuer Monaco 24 Chronograph Steel Mens Watch CAL5111 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Monaco 24 Chronograph Steel Mens Watch CAL5111 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Polished stainless steel case 40.5 x 40.5 mm. Case thickness 16.7mm. Transparent e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Panerai Radiomir Blue Dial Titanium Mens Watch PAM01078 Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Radiomir Blue Dial Titanium Mens Watch PAM01078 Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Caliber P.4000. Titanium cushion shaped case 45.0 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Omega Seamaster Diver Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 210.22.42.20.01.001 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Diver Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 210.22.42.20.01.001 Card. Automatic self-winding chronometer, Co-Axial Escapement movement. Certified Master Chronometer, approved ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Pasha Seatimer Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch W31077M7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Pasha Seatimer Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch W31077M7. Automatic self-winding movement. Caliber 049. Round stainless steel case 40.5 mm in diameter. Includes a screw ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch CBN201D Unworn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch CBN201D Unworn. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Polished stainless steel case 42.0 mm in diameter. Transparent e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116233
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. R...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Explorer I 36mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 124270 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I 36mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 124270 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Steel Mens Watch 220.13.41.21.03.002 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Steel Mens Watch 220.13.41.21.03.002 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel round case 41.0 mm in diameter. Case thickness 13.2 mm. Exh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch WGRN0011
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch WGRN0011. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k rose gold case 40.0 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibition sapphire crys...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Rado True Thinline Les Couleurs 39mm Ceramic Cream Dial Quartz Watch R27090602
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch has a few micro marks on the ceramic surface. There is a tiny spot on the dial between the 4 and 5-hour markets. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rado Model:...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Steel Mens Watch 3552.59.00 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Steel Mens Watch 3552.59.00 Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel round case 42.0 mm in diameter. Black bezel with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow 1957 Steel Mens Watch 321.10.42.50.01.001 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow 1957 Steel Mens Watch 321.10.42.50.01.001 Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement with column wheel mechanism and Co-Axial Escapement. Stainle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Dumont Steel Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch W2SA0012
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos Dumont Steel Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch W2SA0012. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 38 mm x 27.5 mm. Case thickness 7.3 mm. Circular grained crown set with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Yellow Gold Domed Bezel Mens Watch 126303
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Yellow Gold Domed Bezel Mens Watch 126303. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with quickset date. Stainless steel and 18K yellow...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Tonneau White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400131 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400131 Box Papers. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold tonneau shape case 39.2 x 21.0 mm. Circular grained crown set with an ori...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Datejust 28 Steel Rolesor Everose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 279381
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 28 Steel Rolesor Everose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 279381. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 28.0 mm in diameter. Rol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470OR 18kt Rose Gold Complete
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470OR.OO.1000OR.01 – an exquisite timepiece meticulously crafted in 18kt rose gold, complete with its original box an...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Breitling Premier ab0118221b1p1 Stainless Steel w/ dial 42mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Premier B1 Chronograph 42 in stainless steel on a steel bracelet. Also comes with an original anthracite nubuck leather strap with deployant buckle. Auto movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 42 mm case size. With box and papers dated 2020. Ref ab0118221b1p1. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch...
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16264 in Stainless Steel with a White dial 36mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in stainless steel with Thunderbird bezel and white Roman numeral dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 36 mm case size. With box. Circa 2001. ** Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16264. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 16264...
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Breitling SuperOcean Heritage DLC Steel Mens Watch M13313 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage DLC Steel Mens Watch M13313 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. DLC-coated stainless steel case 44 mm in diameter and 15.6 mm in thickness. Screw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier watch model Tank Francaise in 18k yellow gold reference 2385
Located in Roma, IT
Cartier Tank Francaise reference 2385 Diameter 20x25mm Case, bracelet, bezel material 18k yellow gold White dial with Roman numerals 1 year warranty for malfunction
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold with silver dial with gold stick hour markers. Manual wind w/ subseconds on brown leather strap & gold filled tang buckle. 38 length (lug to lug) by 31 mm width case size. Ref 2553. Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Classic 2553 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Leather strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 31 x 22 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Silver Stick dial. Circa: 1940s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Classic watch...
Category

1940s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Brietling Navitimer Montbrillant Stainless Steel Watch A4133012
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel 38mm Montbrilliant from the Navitimer collection by Breitling. The black dial features applied hour markers with a silver tachymeter sc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 232.30.44.22.01.001 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 232.30.44.22.01.001 Box Card. Automatic self-winding chronometer movement with Co-Axial Escapement for greater precision, stability and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi White Gold 116719BLRO
Located in London, GB
A GMT-Master II Pepsi by Rolex in white gold. Featuring a blue dial, date and red time zone hand. The blue and red bidirectional rotatable bezel features a 24-hour display. Equipped ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51003Q3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51003Q3. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 25.0 X 30.0 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue spinel caboc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Rolex Explorer II 16570
Located in London, GB
A 40mm Explorer II by Rolex in stainless steel. Features a black dial with a date aperture, a red 24-hour hand and a stainless steel fixed bezel set with a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Submersible Chrono Flyback Mens Watch PAM00614 Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Submersible Chrono Flyback Mens Watch PAM00614 Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part cushion shaped titanium case 47.0 mm in diameter. Panerai patented cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Kermit NOS 16610LV
Located in London, GB
A mens unworn NOS Submariner Date by Rolex in stainless steel, known as a Kermit. Features a black dial and a green unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations. The Oys...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady-Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Black Index Dial Smooth Bezel 178240
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Lady-Datejust in stainless steel, 178240. original stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a stainless steel deployment buckle. Smooth bezel with a sapphire crystal. The case diam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Movado Bold Ceramic 36mm Silver & White Dial Stainless Steel Watch 3600802
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Bold Ceramic 36mm Silver & White Dial Stainless Steel Watch 3600802 Movado BOLD, 36 mm white ceramic and stainless steel case with silver white dial on white ceramic and stai...
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Evolution Chronograph 38mm Rose Gold Dial Ladies Watch 3600789
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Bold Evolution Chronograph 38mm Rose Gold Dial Ladies Watch 3600789 Brand: Movado Series: Bold Sub Series: Evolution Gender: Women's Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Shape...
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Chopard Classique Femme 17/3560/8-02 Women's Watch in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Classique Femme 17/3560/8-02 Women's Watch in White Gold SKU: 133305 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Chopard Model: Classique Femme Country o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

U-Boat Darkmoon 44mm Black Dial Orange PVD Silicone Strap Men's Watch 9538
Located in Wilmington, DE
U-Boat Darkmoon 44mm Black Dial Orange PVD Silicone Strap Men's Watch 9538 44mm size with a new curved dial, under the domed sapphire glass, further emphasizing the 3D effect. Elect...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Horizon 40mm Blue Dial Grey Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch 3601076
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Bold Horizon 40mm Blue Dial Grey Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch 3601076 Refining sleek, contemporary style in an ultra-thin design. The 40mm case of this sophisticated watc...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 232.30.44.22.01.001 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 232.30.44.22.01.001 Box Card. Automatic self-winding chronometer movement with Co-Axial Escapement for greater precision, stability and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Doxa Sub 200 C-Graph Sharkhunter Black Dial Men's Watch 798.10.101.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
In the line-up of diver's watches developed by DOXA, the SUB 200 C-GRAPH stands out as a mechanically wound chronograph, recognizable by its three counters. It comes equipped with an automatic Swiss movement that provides a power reserve of approximately 56 hours. The chronograph function includes a central chronograph hand that rotates once around the dial every 60 seconds, a 30-minute chronograph counter positioned at 3 o'clock, and a 12-hour chronograph counter positioned at 6 o'clock. With a diameter of 45.00 mm, made of the highest quality 316L stainless steel, the SUB 200 C-GRAPH comes with a domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Featuring a screw-down crown, the watch is water-resistant to 200 meters (about 650 feet). All dive-related markings have a Super-LumiNova® luminescent coating to ensure optimum readability in low-visibility conditions. Starting 2020, the SUB 200 C-GRAPH is available in 6 colors. It can be ordered either with the iconic ‘beads of rice...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Doxa Sub 300 Divingstar Yellow & Rubber Strap Men's Watch 821.10.361.31
Located in Wilmington, DE
In 1967, DOXA launched the revolutionary SUB concept, considered to be the first truly purpose-designed diver’s watch accessible to a broader public. The radical innovations it intro...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Panerai Luminor Due 45mm Blue Dial Titanium Mens Watch PAM00729
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Due 45mm Blue Dial Titanium Mens Watch PAM00729. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part cushion shaped titanium case 45.0 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Doxa Sub 200 C-Graph Sharkhunter 45mm Men's Watch 798.10.101.20
Located in Wilmington, DE
In the line-up of diver's watches developed by DOXA, the SUB 200 C-GRAPH stands out as a mechanically wound chronograph, recognizable by its three counters. It comes equipped with an...
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Doxa Sub 200 C-Graph II Sharkhunter 42mm Men's Watch 797.10.101.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
The SUB 200 C-GRAPH II was developed to fulfill the role of a tool watch on these high-risk dives. With a more contemporary diameter of 42.00mm and a reduced thickness of 15.85mm, it...
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

TW Steel 45mm Black Dial PVD Black Plated Brown Leather Strap Watch CS103
Located in Wilmington, DE
TW Steel 45mm Black Dial PVD Black Plated Brown Leather Strap Watch CS103 The original TW Steel redefined. The CS103 features a black dial, ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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.

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.

Find antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.

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