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Wrist Watches For Sale
Omega Geneve Seamaster Yellow Gold Watch, Vintage
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Omega
Model: Seamaster
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Case Size: 38 mm
Dial Color: Gold/Champagne
Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold
Includes: Brilliance Jewels Packaging
Total Item We...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Jumbo 18K and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Santos 100, Reference 2656 Wrist Watch, 36 X 39 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Water resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, sapphire set crown, Automatic, Self W...
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Omega Yellow 14k Gold Unisex Mid-Century Mesh Dress Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's unisex Omega wrist watch. Stylish mid-century 14k yellow gold round bezel dress wristwatch complimented by a beautiful 7.25 inch mesh band which matches the dial. Clas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Gold Wrist Watch Dated 1964
Located in London, GB
An elegant, fine and rare vintage wristwatch by Patek Philippe made in 1964.
The 18 carat rectangular shaped case in yellow gold with overlaid ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex GMT Master II 16713 40mm Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2001
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16713
Serial: P489***
Year: 2001
Model: Rolex GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Black
Face: Sap...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Philippe Charriol Quartz Watch w Date 12395
By Charriol
Located in New York, NY
Philip Charriol Cable Twist Watch
Good Working order.
SLight Scuffs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jugendstil Wrist Watches
Cartier Vendome Large Vermeil Must de Cartier Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier, Must De Cartier Vendome collection Wrist Watch, 30 MM Vermeil, ( Gold Plate on Sterling Silver ) 2 piece case. Quartz Movement, Sapphire Crown, Black dial with Si...
Category
Early 2000s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
The case is square, decorated with golden Arabic numerals. The bottom marked "Juvénia Swiss manufacture Switerland". Small ...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Rolex Submariner Kermit Black Dial Steel Automatic Men Watch 16610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare model. Clean Bezel. Excellent condition. Very rare to find it with the original box and papers.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model: Rolex Submariner 16610LV...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Precision OysterDate Red Dial 34MM Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Stainless Steel 34MM Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Automatic- Red Dial (Vintage 1969). Watch face only. Contact us for a watch bracelet or strap.
Item Type: Watch
Model: Rolex Oys...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tortue WA507031 18K Rose Gold & Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tortue WA507031 / 2645 Ladies Watch. 28mm 18K rose gold case with factory diamond set. Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Dark-Brown strap with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1980s Swiss RA441B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Kermit Submariner 16610V Green Bezel Black Dial Stainless Box Paper 2007
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16610V
Serial: Z987***
Year: 2007
Model: Rolex Submariner "Kermit"
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Green
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Cryst...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Amazing Cartier Tank Française Automatic Wrist watch in silver
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Française
Reference: 2302
Dial: Silver guilloché
Date: Yes, at six o'clock
Movement: Cartier automatic mechanical
Case: Steel
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
Longines Dresswatch, Gold Capped Case, Hexagonal TV Shape Dial, 17 Jewel, c1975
By Longines
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Longines features a heavy gold capped case of 36mm x 36mm with stainless steel caseback, in a hexagonal / TV shape, iconic of the space age, with 17 jewel manually wound ...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex GMT Master II Green Hand Steel Mens Watch 116710. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Mid Size Ref 1280/2 Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Cartier Panthère 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Mid Size Ref 1280/2 Watch, a true symbol of elegance and sophistication. This ladies' model is crafted in luxurious 18...
Category
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI BB Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Basic Information
- Brand: BVLGARI
- Model: BVLGARI-BVLGARI
- Reference: CH 35 G
- Movement: Automatic
Complications - Chronograph, Date
- Case Size: 35MM
- Dial: White, Gold Sub-D...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bedat & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Watch No. 3 Ref 384
Located in Providence, RI
This Bedat & Co ladies watch is an exquisite timepiece that will make an excellent addition to any watch or jewelry collection. Crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, it features a poli...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
This rare and unique Rolex Submariner, model number 5513, is a complete collector¿s dream, featuring its original box, certificate, and even a sticker with matching serial number. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil Brown ladies
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Brown Face
Condition: Comes with Original Cartier case . Wear and tarnish consistent with age and normal wear.
New battery ins...
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Ladies 18ct Wristwatch by Baume & Mercier Black Onyx Dial
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Ladies 18ct Wristwatch by Baume & Mercier Black Onyx Dial
The watch is a 18K yellow gold watch model 38339 It has a black Onyx face.
The case measures approximately 23 mm. . it is ...
Category
19th Century Antique Wrist Watches
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eviana Women Watch
By Eviana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady watch bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
The dial is round, the back amati, the figures sticks. It is decorated at the top, and the base, of a brilliant- cut...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank American Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Chronograph Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American ( Americaine ) Reference 1730 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch, 35 X 26 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece water resistant case with 3 rows of fine white...
Category
Early 2000s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHAUMET Dandy Automatic Chronograph Watch W11291-30F
By Chaumet
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The CHAUMET Dandy Automatic Chronograph Watch is a refined blend of Parisian elegance and Swiss watchmaking excellence, designed for the modern gentleman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 2365 White Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 2365 Ladies Wrist Watch, 16 x 20 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 Piece water resistant case with Factory set Diamonds on case sides. Quartz movement, Silver - White dial with Black Roman numerals.9/16 inch wide bracelet with fold over Deployment clasp, wrist size 7 inches with removable links. An excellent condition, one owner, seldom worn watch. recently serviced by a Cartier Certified...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE 18K White Gold Nautilus, Gray Dial
Located in New York, NY
Basic Information
- Brand: Patek Philippe
- Model: Nautilus
- Reference number: 5711G-001
- Movement: Automatic
- Case Size: 40mm
- Dial: Gray
- Case Material: 18K White Gold
- Brace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 128345RBR Day-Date 36mm All Factory Diamond Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Day-Date 36 Ref. 128345RBR is a luxurious timepiece crafted from 18k Everose gold, specifically designed to capture elegance and exclusivity. Known as the “President” watch, this model features a 36mm case set with Rolex’s all-factory diamonds adorning the bezel and dial, giving it an extraordinary sparkle. The diamond-paved dial enhances the sophistication with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, seamlessly pairing luxury with Rolex’s iconic craftsmanship. As a modern model, it is powered by Rolex’s 3255...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 4910/10A Twenty-4 Stainless Steel White Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe 4910/10A Twenty-4 Stainless Steel White Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
This beautiful Patek Philippe 4910 Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Brand: Pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rose Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in Rose Gold.
Comes with Box and Papers
Used watch.
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial 1507, 1966's
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1507
Year: 1966
Serial number: 14xxxxx
Reference: C04387
Case: 34mm without crown; 18K YG case shows sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inne...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
New Rolex Datejust 41mm 126300 Steel Rhodium Dial Automatic Jubilee Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5 year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.
By Omega
Located in bronshoj, DK
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch.
Approximately 1970.
The watch is running.
With date display.
In excellent condition.
The steel bracelet is not original and needs cleanin...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
This stunning Rolex Submariner, model number 5513, hails from the 1970s with a serial range of 2.8 million. A true collector¿s piece, it features its original hands and dial, preserv...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breguet Classique 39mm 7787BR/29/9V6
By Breguet
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Classique in 18k rose gold on a brown alligator strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, moonphase and power reserve. 39 mm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Panther Yellow Gold Large Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Panther collection Wrist Watch, 29 x 29 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case, Quartz movement, Sapphire Crown, white dial with Black Roman numerals, calendar window a...
Category
Early 2000s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 34mm SS Date Pink MOP Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Date (Non-Quickset Model)
Gender : Unisex
Metals : Stainless Steel
Case Size : 34 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
French, 1960s, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
The case is round, the golden bottom slightly pricked marked "Omega Swiss Made". The back is numbered 4...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster 600 Gold-Plated S/Steel Vintage Manual 34mm Gents' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This versatile vintage timepiece by Omega features:
Rounded S/Steel Gold-Plated case,
measuring 34mm,
Case back is signed &
bearing a Seamaster logo
Fitted with Swiss Manual...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Yellow Gold Link Concealed Dial Watch Bracelet by Rosieres Geneva
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fancy filigree links of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold create the 7-1/2 inch bracelet of this 1950's ladies wristwatch. The complementing large center charm link with filigree cover conceals a Rosieres Geneva manual wind 17 jeweled watch...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph Curtiss Warhawk 43MM AB0119 Steel Watch
By Breitling
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Breitling
Gender: Men
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 43.00 mm
Weight: 111.94 grams
One men's stainless steel BREITLING Swiss-made watch with original box and paper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
GUCCI G-TIMELESS YA1264025 Watch
By Gucci
Located in Barcelona, CT
GUCCI G-TIMELESS Watch YA1264025 Brand New Watch, 38mm stainless steel case excluding crown. Case thickness 7mm. Sapphire crystal. Blue dial. Stainless steel bracelet 19mm wide. Fold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Van Der Bauwede, Silver wristwatch signed Magnum XS, Van Der Bauwede
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Der Bauwede, Silver 800 wristwatch
wristwatch signed Magnum XS, Van Der Bauwede, Chronograph
No 4760031793
diameter 33 mm x 37mm
leather band with stainless steel clasp
Condition...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel ca 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse White Gold 4830G
Located in London, GB
A white gold Ellipse by Patek Philippe. Features a white mother of pearl dial with diamond set hour markers and Arabic numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12. Fitted with sapphire crystal and a quar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Swatch Red Knit Limited Edition For Christmas 2013
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
A truly beautiful special edition, it is the one with which Swatch comes to our rescue in the desperate search for what should be the perfect Christmas gift. By combining one of the ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Omega DeVille Men's Yellow Gold Co-Axial Chronograph Men's Watch 4141.30.00
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega DeVille Men's Yellow Gold Co-Axial Chronograph Men's Watch 4141.30.00 - Automatic winding; chronograph. 18K Yellow Gold with exposition back (41mm diameter). Silver dial wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 36mm 5065
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Aquanaut in stainless steel on a rubber strap, with a black stick dial. Auto movement under glass w/ sweep seconds and date...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bueche-Girod Lapis-Lazuli Dial, Diamond Bezel Classic Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage timepiece was created in Geneva Switzerland. The vivid blue Lapis dial is flecked with Pyrite and Calcite, both of which are signature characteristics for this natural hardstone. The movement is an ultra thin high grade mechanical Swiss movement, and surrounding the dial is a bezel of twenty two marquise cut diamonds of overall G/H color and VS1+ clarity having a total weight of 2.75ct. The graduated integral gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 7300/1200A-001 Stainless Steel Blue Dial
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Patek Philippe Twenty-4 7300/1200A-001 in stainless steel with a blue dial is a perfect balance of modern design and classic elegance. The blue dial adds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 179163 Ladies Datejust 26mm Silver Roman Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179173
Serial: D693***
Year: 2005
Model: Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yell...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA458
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-O-Graph 1625, the "Thunderbird", c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch
Wrist Length 6 inch
Case 18 mm by 15 mm
Bracelet 10 mm wide
Marking "585", etc
Condition working not ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
ROLEX Watch 114200 Stainless M number 2007-2008 Air King
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Timeless and understated, the Rolex Air-King Ref. 114200 is a classic expression of Rolex's heritage in aviation-inspired timekeeping. Crafted in stainless steel, this 34mm model fea...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova 10k Yellow Gold Filled Self-Winding Men's Watch w/ Date K21181
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 10k Yellow Gold Filled Self-Winding Men's Watch w/ Date K21181
Case #21181
Self-Winding Automatic Movement
10k Gold Filled Round Case
32 mm in Diameter (35 mm w/ Crown)
Lug-...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
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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