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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm 18k Gold & Steel Watch ICED 1.5ct Diamonds White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 26mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 69173 and is in Excel...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex GMT Master Vintage Rare Nipple Dial 40 Yellow Gold Jubilee Ref 16758
By Rolex
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a good condition and it’s working well. The total lenght of the bracelet (case+bracelet) is 17.5cm. It shows signs of wear and scratches. The watch comes with an AGS ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Model with Original Blue Dial From 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King Date / Reference 5700/1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1981
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diam...
Category
1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Vacheron Constantin Platinum and 18Kt. Gold Ladies Evening Watch Circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diamond Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum Head / 18Kt. Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: L...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex 18038 President Day Date Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038
Serial: 6441***
Year: 1980
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Custom Bl...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex 18238 President Day Date Diamond Dial Bezel Band Lugs 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: L394***
Year: 1989
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Custom D...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Men's Two-Tone Jubilee Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch 16013 1986
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Men's Two-Tone Jubilee Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch 16013 1986
Model #16013
Serial #93903XX
Movement #3035
Movement Serial #1...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Factory Original Champagne Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1503
Serial: 6403***
Year: 1980
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: Rolex Leather Band
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagn...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 2...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diadem
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1919
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 29m...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 3838 Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Watch. Vintage, circa 1980. Featuring a 31mm dial with a smooth gold ...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier Classique Monte Carlo Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Classique Monte Carlo gold plated and stainless steel quartz wristwatch. Two tone dial, approximate case diameter: 25mm x 20mm, Swiss ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Tiffany Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Vintage 1980s David Webb Black Enamel and Diamonds Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats.
Signed by David Webb.
Circa 1980s
Size 6 inches
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Octagon Shaped Watch with Dial by Stern from 1928
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1928
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Day-Date 18238 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT-Master 16758 in yellow gold with a Black dial 39mm Automatic watch
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex GMT-Master in 18k with nipple dial on patented Swiss Rolex 18k Venezuela bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 39 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16758. ...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18238 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16013 Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013
Serial: 9664***
Year: 1986
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Silver
...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Silver Diamond Face
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross Diamond Wristwatch
By Bell & Ross
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bell & Ross Diamond automatic movement wristwatch. The oversized watch features a mother-of-pearl dial, diamond bezel case, hour, minute, and second hands. On the back of the case re...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Roskopf Gold-Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial Circa 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Roskopf Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Trench Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36m Fluted Bezel Silver Dial Unisex
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 1ct Diamonds Black MOP Dial Watch 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch customized with 1 carats of Genuine Diamonds! The entire bezel has been beautifully handset in white "SI" round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Dr's Watch with Fired Enamel Printed Dial 1925
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pulse Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 13mm
MOVEMENT ...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Stainless Steel Tiffany Blue Dial Watch Ref 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Gift Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 77080
Model - Oyster Perpetual
Di...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith 14kt. 2 Tone Gold Art Deco Oversized Watch with Original Dial from 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch / Art Deco Round
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Rose and White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / ...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Stainless Steel Blue Dial Watch 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch
Pre-owned W/Gift Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 77080
Model - Oyster Perpetual
D...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 1.75ct Diamonds ICE Blue Steel Watch Ref 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch customized with 1.75 carats of Genuine Diamonds. The Entire Watch Is Genuine Only Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel is added. The entire bezel and Dial ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Rolex 18238 President Day Date Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: L245***
Year: 1989
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold Aftermarket
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Di...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Stainless Steel Pink Dial Watch Ref 77080
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch
Pre-owned W/Gift Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 77080
Model - Oyster Perpetual
D...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Black lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987 Complete
By Rolex
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1982 Complete
By Rolex
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1986
By Rolex
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the bezel. F...
Category
1920s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1988 Papers
By Rolex
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1988
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm
...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King Date Rare Model with Original Blue Dial circa, 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King Date / Reference 5700/1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1981
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diam...
Category
1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987 Complete
By Rolex
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Baume & Mercier Vintage Avant-Garde Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Vintage Avant-Garde Stainless Steel Wristwatch.
Wrist length: approximately 15.50 centimeters.
Total weight: 55.44 grams.
We do not guarantee the functioning of thi...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Piaget 18k lapis diamond wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
30mm diameter, with lapis , diamond, 18k white gold
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Champagne 18K Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Women's Wristwatch 26 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A luxury watch you will love having in your collection is this Datejust 69173 from Rolex. Celebrated for its classy style details, innovation, and luxe factor, Rolex delivers some of...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Carnegie, REF. 14941
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity Guarantee, Audemars Piguet Carnegie classic ladies watch in 18K yellow gold, 16cm diamond bezel. Reference number: 14941. This watch has a folding butterfly clasp. Quart...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piaget White Gold and Blue Lapis Dial Gents Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget Wrist Watch, 23 x 23 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 Piece Case, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind, nickle lever movement, Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial, white Gold hands. 7/8 inch ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
West End Watch Company Secundus Indian Army Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Watch: West End Watch Company - Secundus
Stock Number: CHW5424
Price: £495.00
This West End Watch Company Secundus model watch was sold and issued to the Indian Army mainly serving ...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials. Crafted with meticulous a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120
Stock Number: CHW5420
Price: £995.00
Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph made for the British RAF in 1984. Having been used in servi...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69174 Box and Papers 1987
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Rolex Lady Datejust is presented in excellent condition accompanied with original Rolex papers dated April 1987. Also included is the original box along, swing tag, ma...
Category
1980s Central American Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a distinct look and an irrefutable appeal. Crafted in stainless steel and 18k yellow go...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Carbon Gold BB33 VLD
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Super light this Carbon case Bulgari measures 33mm in case size and comes complete with original box and papers dating the watch to 1987. Its hard to believe just how light this watc...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Explorer 11 16550 1986 Collectors
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This remarkable timepiece is considered to be the model that bridges between the then old-style retro looking Explorers and its modern successors. It is in fact the first five digit ...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Concord for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch 1980's Art Deco Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord for Shreve & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Reference 302230
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels Manual Winding / Caliber 259
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Roma...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies President Datejust 69178 Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178
Serial: 8913***
Year: 1986
Model: Ladies President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Custom Champa...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex 16014 Date just Stainless Steel with White Gold fluted bezel. Circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Rolex 16014 Date just Stainless Steel with White Gold fluted bezel. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case measuring 36 mm...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Mens SS Datejust Slate Roman Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - 16014-SLT-FDR-FLT-JBL
Brand : Rolex
Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model
Gender : Mens
Metals : Stainless Steel
Case Size : 36 mm
Dial : Custom Slat...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 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.
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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