Skip to main content

Wrist Watches

to
841
3,678
3,230
3,019
3,614
4,195
1,395
2,442
125
8,095
1,534
Wrist Watches For Sale
Rolex Men's Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory
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

Cartier Declaration 16 X 31mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Titanium Ladies Watch 2611
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned and in Excellent condition. Brand new band. General Information Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Name: Cartier Declaration Model Number: 2611 Countr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium

Cartier Tank Must 29.5mm Roman Silver Dial Calf Skin Steel Quartz Watch WSTA0110
Located in Aventura, FL
Louis Cartier created the Tank watch in 1917. A legend was born. The first prototype was presented as a gift to General Pershing some years before the watch was introduced into the m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum Yellow Gold $5 US Gold Coin Liberty Head Watch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Corum $5 US gold coin Liberty head. The case is 25mm, 18k gold original bracelet with Corum buckle - 6.5" long. Quartz movement. Weight - 57.6 grams.
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Breitling Colt Automatic A17313 Grey Dial Stainless Steel Box Booklet 41mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A17313 Year: 2018 Model: Breitling Colt Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Grey Dial Fa...
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

IWC Portofino Automatic Mens Watch, IW351320 - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers via other online sites with a 5.0 star rating. IWC PORTOFINO Automatic Mens Watch, IW351320 - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Condition - Fully Serviced - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this very fine IWC Portofino mens watch in gorgeous condition. In design and construction it is very similar to the Portofino's available new today. As the IWC website states, "Over the past three decades, the Portofino watch family has established itself as one of IWC Schaffhausen's most successful families and is equally popular with both men and women. This is due to both the steady demand for classic models and the puristic design of the Portofino models. The origins of the large minimalistic case design for the Portofino can be traced back to the 1970's, when the Lepine pocket watch...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Baignoire 1954 18K Yellow Gold W/Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Baignoire 1954 Ladies Watch. 22mm by 30mm 18k Yellow Gold case non bezel. Ivory dial with blue hands and roman numeral hour ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Baignoire W15133L2 18K White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Baignoire 1955 Ladies Watch. 22mm by 30mm 18k white gold case non bezel. Ivory dial with blue hands and roman numeral hour markers. 18K white gold bracelet with hidden Butter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Frederique Constant Slim Line Stainless steel Lady's Watch Ref FC200S1S33B3
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FC200S1S33B3 Frederique Constant: Exquisite Elegance and Masterful Craftsmanship Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Frederique Constant FC200S1S33B3. This stunning timepiece ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Ladies 14k White Gold Filled Wrist Watch, c1932
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this truly beautiful ladies original Art Deco manual wrist watch with original strap. The main case is 14k white gold filled with triangular synthetic emeralds as accents. Heavy art deco decorative engraving to the case and superb circular numeral dial. Made in the US but with a Swiss manual wind up movement which has a fine classic 5AP calibre, and is running very well on 15 jewels. The movement is working well & keeping good time having been serviced. Please note this is a vintage watch...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 416 604 B4 watch. La Collection 18k SS Round 32mm Watch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Watch La Collection Round Ref 416.604.B4 18k Yellow Gold with Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet Condition: Shows some wear. Will come in generic box. Ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Panthère de Cartier Small WGPN0040 Rose Gold Quartz (2024)
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Panthère de Cartier Small WGPN0040 in rose gold is a luxurious and elegant timepiece that exudes sophistication....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Breitling Emergency Wristwatch Ref K76321, 43mm Case, 18K Yellow Gold, Full Set
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

Piaget Polo Diamond 18K Gold M 501D Quartz Ladies Watch
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

Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Hand Wind 1960s Swiss Vintage RJC198
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

Cartier Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel Watch
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

Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RJC187G
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, applied indice ...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940's Omega calibre 283 9K Rose Gold Manual 17j Extra Large 37mm Gents' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a classical vintage Omega cal 283 gents' watch, dating from 19...
Category

1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA168
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

Cartier Diamond Cougar Watch
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 26mm Case with Integrated Reed Link Bracelet and Quartz Movement. Factory Brilliant-Cut Diamond Bezel with a Silver Matte Dial with Black Roman Numeral Hour Markers. ...
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Zenith manual winding gold watch
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

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

Chopard Manual Wind Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and elegant pocket watch from the luxury jewelelry designers Chopard. The watch is manual wind and features an elegant floral pattern on both the dial and the bac...
Category

1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
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

Cartier Tank Americaine Small Size Ladies' Wristwatch in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent wristwatch created by Cartier from the Tank Americaine collection, featuring a diamond encrusted bezel and a crown accented by a diamond. Finely made with 18K white gol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel Working Keeps Time
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

1978 Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 16030 Tuxedo Dial Mens Watch 36MM 8 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1978 Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 16030 Tuxedo Dial Mens Watch 36MM 8 inch wrist all factory 5.6 million serial number circa 1978 Working condition, wo...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Survivor Limited Edition Watch
Located in Feasterville, PA
A limited edition of 1000 pieces Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor in Black PVD Titanium with Black Ceramic Bezel on Black Rubber Strap with Black Dial 2616510.00.A002CA.01...
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

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 Lady Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch 179174
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

1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous unisex Rolex Datejust is from 1981 and reference 6718. The automatic self-winding movement runs smoothly and keeps accurate time. The watch remains in excellent overall...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Steel Luminor Marina Watch circa 2010 Original Deployant Buckle PAM 104
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

Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Rjc156r
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, applied g...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Snake Steel and and Diamond Wrist Watch
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

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Steel Diamond MOP Dial Watch 126303
Located in New York, NY
Unworn 2024 card. Box and papers. 👑 General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126303 Model Number: 126303 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: ❌ No ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1970s RJC120
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

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

2024 Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 43mm Red Letters Black Ceramic Steel Box Paper
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

Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA569B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ro...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise WE101751 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bezel
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

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

Cartier Paris Rivoli 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lugs & Deployment Buckle Watch
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

Vintage 1950 Audemars Piguet Ref. 5143 Disco Volante Dress Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and vintage Audemars Piguet "Disco Volante" Ref. 5143 watch, crafted in 18K white gold. This classy timepiece features a slim 32mm case and a light brown leather ...
Category

1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RJC189B
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

Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Ladies Wristwatch
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

Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch
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

Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 28 mm Stainless steel 9010 Women’s Watch
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

Longines 14K Gold ref 3389, 22.L c1953 Rectangle Articulated Adaptive Lugs Watch
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 Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Orange Dial circa, 1980's
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

Panerai Radiomir 42mm Goldtech Wristwatch Ref. PAM00575
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

Peter Suchy Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
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

Rolex Datejust 31MM 18K Rose Gold Steel White Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 178271
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with a box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 178271 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

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

Cartier Santos 100 Ref. 2656 Two Tone Steel 18k Gold 38mm Watch
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

OMEGA Constellation Electronic. Mens Omega Watch F300 Constellation Chronometer
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage 1970s Omega Electronic Constellation Chronometer F 300 Hz ref. 198.002 Condition: Works and keeps time. Excellent condition for the Age. New Battery Details: Brand New G...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA414B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed beige dial, applied baton indice hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the 3 position, hands and dial in excellent, vintage condition, minor patinas and discoloration due to age. Acrylic crystal. Original Rolex crown. Smooth bezel on stainless steel case measuring 34mm, case in excellent vintage condition. 17-jeweled Rolex cal.1225 hand-wind mechanical movement, cleaned, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap. Time tested vintage luxury, Men's Rolex 6694...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Men's Vintage Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Invicta Wrist Watch NIB
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Gent's Walt Disney Rose Gold Wrist Watch featuring that all-time lovable Walt Disney character Mickey Mouse. NIB. Classic Disney Design. Featuring: 12-Hour Dial, Chr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Blancpain Platinum Diamond Hidden Watch
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

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Recently Viewed

View All