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Wrist Watches For Sale
Bulova 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Brown Lather Strap Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Bulova 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Brown Lather Strap Circa 1940s
stylish art Deco and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1940s, Bulova Ranger in gold, serviced with ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA614
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master w...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (42mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals; da...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Swiss Croton Diamond Watch 1.00ct
By Croton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow gold Vintage Quartz Croton watch.
Fresh battery, keeps good time and is in great condition!
There is a Diamond Bezel, with Diamonds on the band as well. 1.00tdw.
Clarity V...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rare Patek Philippe La Flamme Model 4806 Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Patek Philippe
Model: La Flamme 4806
Year: 1990s
Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Dial: Rare Emerald and Pavè Diamond
Case Measurement: 20mm
Movement: Quartz
Condition: Like New...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Lady Hamilton watch is crafted in 14KT white gold and showcases timeless vintage charm. The bezel is adorned with 12 round diamonds, square-cut and prong-set, adding a r...
Category
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm Mens 14k Solid Gold 1970s Automatic RA680B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rol...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Rare Early Audemars Piguet Cobra 18 Karat Yellow Gold Adventurine Dial
Located in New York, NY
Please note: 1stDibs estimates do not take into account the value of the gold, the rarity and condition of the model etc.
Maker: Audemars Piguet
Model: Rare Early Cobra
Year: 1982
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Dial: Adventurine
Case Measurement: 30mm
Movement: Manual Wind
Condition: Unpolished Collector's Condition
Weight: 94 Grams
Size: Fits a 7.0" Wrist
Made in Switzerland
Please Note: 1stdibs Estimates does not reflect current gold prices, rarity of item or condition of item...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Française Model 1821 18 Karat Yellow gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier
Model: Tank Française 1821
Year: 2000s
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Dial: Silver and Roman Numerals
Strap: Navy Bespoke Jean Rousseau Leather and 18k Cartier Tang Buckle
...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL W6206020 44mm Ref 3405 Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W6206020 / 3405
Serial: 1795****
Year: 2001 - 2012
Model: Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Black Rubber
Bezel...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
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 39mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Blancpain Movement Women's Bangle Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Tiffany & Co. sterling silver women’s bangle wristwatch, featuring a minimalist square case and soft silver sunburst dial marked simply “Tiffany & Co.”. The hinged bangle bra...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 965
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1954
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip t...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146G Mens Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146G-001 Mens Watch. 39mm 18K white gold case and 18K white gold bezel. Cream dial with luminous white gold hands and white gold index & Arabic numera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex President Day Date 18238 36mm Double Quickset White Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: W40****
Year: 1995
Model: Rolex Day Date President
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Band: 18k Yellow Gold President
Bezel: 18k Yellow...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Datejust. Stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold bezel (26mm). Whit...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 16233 Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and factory diamond set hour markers. Minute markers on the o...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3863
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1952
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug T...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1964 Omega Vintage Mens Cal. 560 Stainless Steel Watch, Automatic, Date
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic Gold-Filled Automatic Men’s Watch Ref. 166.026 SP
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A handsome vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic men’s wristwatch featuring a gold-filled case and matching Omega-signed gold-tone bracelet. The watch showcases a silver dial with applied g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Date 1503 34mm Champagne Gold Peg Dial 14k Yellow Gold Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1503
Serial: 363****
Year: 1979
Model: Rolex Date
Case Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Band: 14k Yellow Gold
Bezel: 14k Yellow Gold Fluted
Dial...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 69178 Blue Vignette Dial 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel. Blue Vignette dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the ou...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Brand New Cartier Baignoire WGBA0036 Size 17 Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Brand New Cartier Baignoire WGBA0036 Ladies Watch. 18.70mm 18k rose gold case. 18k rose gold bezel. Silver dial and roman numeral hour markers. Sapphire Crystal. Gold rose gold brace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Following the equestrian motif similar to that of Cartier and Hermes, and various jewelers around the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine r...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1995 Rolex Cellini manual-wind in 18K yellow gold featuring a 25mm round case with champagne sunburst dial and applied baton hour markers. Complete with black crocodile-embos...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget 15244 C510 Champagne Dial Bullet Bracelet Diamond Bezel 18k YG 1980s
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Piaget 15244 C510 – Champagne Dial – Diamond Bezel – 18K Yellow Gold Bullet Bracelet – 1980s
Offered by Classic Time Club
SKU 1884
Classic Time Club is proud to present this exquisi...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k Gold & Stainless Steel Watch With Leather Strap
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k Gold & Stainless Steel Watch With Leather Strap
Black dial accented by a gold bezel engraved with the iconic 'BVLGARI BVLGARI' logo.
Stainless steel lug and a n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Large 39mm Cal. 565 Watch Quick-Setting Date SS
By Omega
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?
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Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hermès Montre Sellier PM Steel Sellier Watch with new Sakura Pink Bracelet Herme
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Sellier model watch, PM format, in steel, quartz movement, white dial with Arabic numerals, pale pink leather strap ("Sakura" at Hermès), silver metal buckle (palladium). Diam...
Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile Titanium Mens Watch 85050/000T-49241
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with a Vacheron Passport. 2008 dated. Unworn Band. No original box. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well.
🕰️ Va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Rolex Datejust 79173 Blue Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 79173 is an elegant ladies' watch featuring a 26mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Its blue dial boasts gold hands, index hour markers, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Seiko Yellow Dial Sport, 5 Series Excellent Working Condition Circa 70s
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Seiko Yellow Dial Sport, 5 Series Excellent Working Condition Circa 70s
Rare and Retro Iconic classic, Men's Seiko 5 Sport
Circa .1970s.
Verified authentic
Stunning Seiko s...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Wrist Watches
Rolex 69178 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel & Dial Ladies 26 mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Plainview, NY
Rolex 69178 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Bezel & Dial Ladies 26 mm Watch:
This elegant Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Reference 69178) is...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 1987 Patek Philippe Nautilus Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Ref. 4700/104
Located in New York, NY
This 1987 Patek Philippe Nautilus is a stunning and sophisticated ladies’ watch crafted from 18k yellow gold. Adorned with factory-set diamonds and rubies, and powered by a Quartz mo...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 18K Rose Gold Diamond Women's Watch Ref. 4910/11R
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and iconic Patek Philippe Twenty4 wristwatch, reference **4910 11R**, crafted in solid 18K rose gold. The rectangular chocolate brown dial features applied Roman numerals at ...
Category
18th Century Antique Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1957 Vacheron Constantin Men's Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage 1957 Vacheron & Constantin men’s manual wind watch is crafted in 18K yellow gold and remains in excellent condition. It features a brown leather strap and houses movemen...
Category
1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Stainless Steel Rare Blue Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oysterdate Precision
Reference Number: 6694
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Manual winding
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurements : Case ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Ladies Constellation Manhattan Bracelet Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel
By Omega
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?
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Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1960 Montre Mystérieuse style Vacheron Constantin Steel Diamonds Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Gigandet watch called Mystérieuse in the Vacheron Constantin style in chrome steel, ivory dial with large diamond indexes and central plexiglass disc with three integrated diamonds s...
Category
1960s French Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Omega Museum Collection 1938 Pilot's Watch Collector's Series 5700.50.07 - SS
By Omega
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?
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OMEGA MUSEUM COLLECTION 1938 PILOT'S WATCH Collector's Series 5700.50.07 - Stainless Steel
Like New Condition - Very Cool & Historically Interesting - 1 Year Warranty
A Timeless Tribute to Aviation Excellence
Enjoy the thrill of owning a piece that hearkens back to horological history. The Omega 1938 Museum Collection Pilot’s Watch...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref 1660257 Octagon Gold Plated Mens Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega
Model: Seamaster
Reference Number: 1660257
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel
Measurements : Case...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
14K Gold EBEL Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant EBEL watch is crafted in 14K gold and features a sophisticated design highlighted by a distinctive, decorative top. Set in a single row are nine sparkling single-cut dia...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Swiss Made Dial 18k YG 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 – Swiss Made Dial – 18k Yellow Gold – 1980s
SKU 1894
Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — handpicked for impeccable condition and timeless...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
2007 Rolex Cellini Cellissima 24MM 6693 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Quartz Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K White Gold
Diameter: 24.00 mm
Weight: 81.81 grams
ROLEX Ladies 18K white gold diamond ROLEX Swiss made wristwatch with original box...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1987 Rolex DateJust Model 1601 Rare Black Tapestry Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex
Model: 1601 DateJust
Year: 1987
Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
Dial: Black Tapestry
Case Measurement: 36mm
Movement: Automatic
Condition: Very Good ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1971 Omega Constellation "C" Chronometer Vintage Mens Calendar Date Watch - SS
By Omega
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?
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hermes Vintage Gold Plated H Box Leather Constance 22 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hermes Vintage Gold Plated H Box Leather Constance 22 Bag
*Marked B in Circle (1980)
*Made it France
*Comes with the original box
-It is approximately 22cm x 16cm x 4cm. Shoulder s...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Wrist Watches
Tiffany & Co. Waldan #1 Possible Prototype Rare Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Waldan #1 Possible Prototype Rare Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Watch - Tank. 18k yellow gold case (20mm x 38mm) unpolished; Case Signed "Waldan Creation #1. Unusual white di...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Day-Date 36 118238 18k Yellow Gold Carousel Green Jade Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in like-new condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rado Shangri-La Automatic Stainless-steel Ladies Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description
Brand: Rado
Model: Voyager
Reference Number : 561.3600.4
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurements : Case...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1974 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
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?
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119G Mens Watch With Papers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119G-001 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold hobnail patterned bezel. White dial with black hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Sma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919R Mens Watch With Papers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Patek Philippe Calatrava 3919R-001 Mens Watch. 33mm 18K rose gold case with Hobnail patterned bezel. White dial with black steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Small second su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Day Date 18238 Diamond Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day Date 18238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and factory diamonds hour marker. Date display at 3 o'clo...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Engine Turned White Dial Watch Ref 1501
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1970 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 embodies the enduring appeal of classic Rolex design. Featuring a clean whi...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Watch In Stainless Steel
Located in London, GB
Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Watch In Stainless Steel
The brand's signature design - Cintrée Curvex watch in stainless steel with barrel-shaped case and silver dial adorned with ove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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