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Wrist Watches For Sale
Rolex Men's Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rolex men's wristwatch is a luxury timepiece with a round silver case and a blue and gold bezel. The watch features baton indexes on a gold dial, with a quickset function and a ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1970s RJC120
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1974. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, applied gold...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise WE101751 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Ladies Watch. 25mm 18K yellow gold case with the original factory diamond bezel. Silver dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel Watch
Stainless steel case with roman numerals and black baton dial with iconic Cartier logo pattern.
Featuring a date indicator at 4 o’...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines 14K Gold ref 3389, 22.L c1953 Rectangle Articulated Adaptive Lugs Watch
By Longines
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Longines have been long admired
for their functionality, durability & power and
this vintage example of dress mens' wristwatch is no exception
Epitome of class & sop...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Dial and Louis Vuitton Custom Strap ca 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breitling Emergency Wristwatch Ref K76321, 43mm Case, 18K Yellow Gold, Full Set
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
Our extremely rare and desirable Breitling Emergency with 43mm 18k yellow gold case and with 18k yellow gold bracelet, reference K76321, features a black dial with arabic numerals an...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model Number: 179174
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Department: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm 18K Rose Gold & Steel Silver Roman Numeral W6920095 B&P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm 18K Rose Gold & Steel Automatic Watch, Model W6920095. Silver Flinque Dial with Rose gold Roman Numerals and Date indicator, blue sword hands. Rose gold crow...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Zenith manual winding gold watch
By Zenith
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage watch from the 1960s circa signed Zenith in 18ct gold. Manual winding mechanical movement. Working order.
Highlights
- 1960s period circa
- 18ct solid gold
- Manual winding ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Logo Stainless Steel PAM380
By Panerai
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Panerai
MODEL: Radiomir Black Seal
REFERENCE: PAM 00380
SIZE: 45mm
CASE: Stainless Steel
DIAL: Black
BAND: Black Leather
MOVEMENT: Manual Winding
Excellent condition beside t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RJC189B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1601 automatic, c.1971. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed champa...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vetta 18ct gold watch 1960s men
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage watch from the 1960s circa signed Vetta in 18ct gold. Manual winding mechanical movement. Working order.
Highlights
- 1960s period circa
- 18ct solid gold
- Manual winding m...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Vacheron Constantin for Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin for Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch - Manual winding; Vacheron Constantin movement. Vacheron Constantin case; 18k yellow gold case with one...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1950s
By Bulova
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Bulova Watch, this watch has had little use over it's years, Black Leather band. Measures Luge to Luge 38.6 mm or 1.5 in Width 31.97 ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Polo Diamond 18K Gold M 501D Quartz Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Set White Dial Polo Quartz Wristwatch
Key Features
Brand & Model: Piaget Polo, Ref 23005 M 501D
Movement: Quartz
Case & Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold w...
Category
1990s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803
Serial: 215***
Year: 1969
Model: Rolex President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: 18K Rose Gold
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Champagne
Face: Acrylic
C...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA168
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic with 14k solid gold bezel, c.1969, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex sign...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Hand Wind 1960s Swiss Vintage RJC198
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 all-stainless steel Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1967, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex s...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
By Omega
Located in Sammu shi, JP
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
size : case 2cm
arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm
movement : Hand-wound
Category
1970s Swiss Artisan Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Panerai Steel Luminor Marina Watch circa 2010 Original Deployant Buckle PAM 104
By Panerai
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Panerai
STYLE / REFERENCE: Luminor Marina / Reference OP 6768
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 2010
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Gents Tiffany & Co. Quartz Movement Wrist Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly classic Tiffany & Co. quartz movement men's wrist watch epitomizes the luxury and elegance that Tiffany is perennially associated with. It is large, measuring a full 1 1/2...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Orange Dial circa, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16000
METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Stainless Steel & 18Kt. Gold Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Urwerk UR-210Y Black Hawk Limited Edition Wristwatch
By Urwerk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Urwerk UR-210Y "Black Hawk" wristwatch, featuring the self-winding Calibre UR-7.10 movement with a 39-hour power reserve; black dial with hours, minutes & markers painted in Super-Lu...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Mens Rolex Oyster Date 1503 34mm 14k Gold Automatic Diamond dial 1970s NA112
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1503 automatic, c.1970s, in pristine vintage condition with gorgeous aftermarket diamond hour set. Verified au...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier Paris Rivoli 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lugs & Deployment Buckle Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Paris Rivoli ladies watch. 24MM 18K yellow gold case size with factory lugs diamond. Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numeral hour marker. 18K yellow gold case bac...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Peter Suchy Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic ladies rectangular tank watch with a five row full length 14k panther band and gold tone dial. Reliable Swiss ETA quartz movement and at a current length of 7.5 inches. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Snake Steel and and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Bulgari "Serpenti" collection snake Wrist Watch, 31 X 23 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 piece case with Diamonds set Bezel, Silver satin engine turned dial with raised Roman numer...
Category
2010s Italian Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Mens LeCoultre Master Mariner cal 1902/03 38mm Day Date Automatic 1970s NA123
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's LeCoultre Master Mariner day-date automatic, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous LeCoultre signed spec...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vannerie 18K Yellow Gold Watch 12.0504
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vannerie 18K Yellow Gold Watch 12.0504 - Quartz. 18K Yellowy gold case with diamond bands on each end of watch ( 15 x 22mm); Sixteen diamonds total. White dial w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Anne Klein Gold-Plated Quartz Dress Watch with Iridescent Dial, 36mm
By Anne Klein
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Quartz movement # Y121E.
Case # 10/9994.
Weight: 36.7 grams.
Does not include the original box or papers.
This watch is guaranteed authentic.
One year warranty included with purchase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Solid White Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 25...
Category
1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Chopard Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Watch
A luxurious Chopard Watch crafted in solid 18K gold, this watch features a dazzling array of precious stones offering a timeless a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25860ST Blue Dial Mens Watch With Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 25860ST.O.1110ST.SS Mens Watch. 39mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel octagon bezel. Blue tapestry dial with steel luminous hands and index hour marker...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2024 Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 43mm Red Letters Black Ceramic Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126600
Serial: 2KG98***
Year: 2024
Model: Rolex Red Sea Dweller
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic
Dial: Black With Red Letter...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Roger Dubuis Excaliber EX45 78 9 9.71R Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Roger Dubuis
Located in New York, NY
Roger Dubuis Excaliber EX45 78 9 9.71R Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 140973
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Roger Dubuis
Model: Excaliber
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel Working Keeps Time
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel
0.59 million serial number, circa 1948
Case in original unpolished condition
In good condition, working, keeping time, Dial maybe ...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Ladies Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Polo Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Ladies Wristwatch
A timepiece from Piaget, this Polo ladies' wristwatch exudes luxury and elegance with its diamond-accented bezel and classic ye...
Category
1990s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chopard Imperiale Chronograph 384211-5001 Men's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Chopard
Model: Imperiale Chronograph
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kinetic
Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019
Condition: Come...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch
For more details leave us a message
Model
Date Just
Reference Number
Gender
Unisex
Metal
18K Yell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Panerai Radiomir 42mm Goldtech Wristwatch Ref. PAM00575
By Panerai
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pre-owned Panerai Radiomir wristwatch (ref. PAM00575), featuring the P.1000 caliber hand-wound movement with a three-day power reserve; black 'sandwich' dial with luminous Arabic num...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 28 mm Stainless steel 9010 Women’s Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 28 mm Stainless steel 9010 Women’s Watch
For more details leave us a message
Model
Must De 21
Reference Number
9010
Gender
Unisex
Metal
Stain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank Anglaise de Cartier WT100008 Women's Watch in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Anglaise de Cartier WT100008 Women's Watch in White Gold
SKU: 136929
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Anglaise de Cartier
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Mov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Hermes Arceau Skerret Automatic 40mm Mens Watch AR2.710
By Hermès
Located in Dallas, TX
Hermes Arceau Skerret Automatic 40mm Mens Watch AR2.710 - Automatic. Stainless steel with smooth bezel with a exposition caseback (40 mm). Skeleton dial with black outer ring. Matte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1630 Quartz Tank Obus, 1990's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier
Model: Cartier Tank Obus 1630
Year: 1990’s
Serial Number: CC6xxxx
Reference: OT2238
Case: 25 x 25 mm 18K Yellow Gold Case. Shows signs of wear with slight polished ...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Ref. 2656 Two Tone Steel 18k Gold 38mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model Name: Santos 100
Model Number: 2656
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 38 mm
Dial Color: White
Metal: Stainless Steel / 18k Yellow Gold
Hour Markers: Roman N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller Jubilee Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Watch B&P 336933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Sterling Silver Atlas Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Atlas Sterling Silver Quartz wristwatch. never been worn.
29mm case, 34.5mm length, 6.5mm thickness.
Sapphire crystal, Quartz movement.
Tiffany & Co leather band 14mm b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage 18K White Gold 31mm Manual Wind Ref. 3512
Located in Berlin, BE
This elegant Patek Philippe vintage wristwatch features a 31mm round case crafted from 18K white gold. Powered by a manual winding movement, it exemplifies timeless sophistication and precision. The watch is paired with a classic leather strap and features the original Patek Philippe folding clasp...
Category
20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono 44mm Titanium Blue Dial Men Watch EC400.22.AF.AA.A
By Jacob & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned excellent condition, Comes with box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Vintage Blancpain Platinum Diamond Hidden Watch
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of brilliance, this exquisite bracelet features a lavish array of round diamonds meticulously set in a captivating cluster design. Each diamond sparkles with unmat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Baume Mercier Linea quartz steel watch new MOA10138
Located in Perugia, IT
Baume Mercier Linea quartz steel watch reference MOA10138 New
Case reference 65744 serial 5135XXX
Total weight g 76
Case diameter mm 27
Steel Case
...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Midsize 3 Row Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm Stainless Steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA207S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1968, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed vintage white dial, appl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Juvenia MACHO 88.72 Grams Yellow Gold Unisex Wristwatch
By Juvenia
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable unisex wristwatch created and signed by Juvenia, weighing 88.72 grams. Finely made with 18K yellow gold. Marked 18K, 0.750.
8 inches in length
Engraved with initials...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16203 Silver Arabic Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2003
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16203
Serial: Y830***
Year: 2003
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
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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