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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Diamond Dial and Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
1918 Elgin "Offset Foch Rare White Star" Trench Watch.
The Elgin “Star Series…….. Let me clear up the confusion.
Not all Elgin black star dial watches are called a "Pershing", th...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches t...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's Dial by Stern Freres pre Patek
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Stley
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36mm Length X 24mm Width
MO...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baume & Mercier quartz yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1980.
In the 1980s, Baume & Mercier released a stunning yellow gold quartz wristwatch that quickly became a symbol of luxury and...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch.
The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage je...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Dial and Diamond Markers circa, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold round shaped case encrusted with outstandingly fine quality diamonds throughout tot...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 1988 Watch Only
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1988 Watch Only
Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph made for the British RAF in 1988. Having been used in ser...
Category
1980s British Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Seiko Rectangular Mechanical Ladies Watch 11-8349
By Seiko
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Seiko rectangular shaped hand winding ladies watch ref 11-8349. Gold tone on a metal base, the case measures 31mm x 21mm including the crown. Will fit a 5 1/2 inches wrist. M...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ellipse Bracelet Watch / Reference 3848 / 15
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Black and Red COKE Bezel Stainless Steel Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16710
Serial: L614***
Year: 1989
Model: GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black and Red 'Coke'
Dial:...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: 9236***
Year: 1986
Model: Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow G...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex 18038 President Day Date Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038
Serial: 9556***
Year: 1986
Model: President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: S...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Omega De Ville cal 1450 Rare Lined Dial Ladies Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega
Model: De Ville
Reference Number: 5910307
Features: Gold Plated-Golden Lined Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Gold Plated- ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rolex Datejust Steel 1.20 Carat Custom Diamond Green Dial Men Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned.
1.0 Cttw Custom Diamond Bezel and 0.20 Cttw Custom Green Diamond Dial. The original Box and Papers are not included. Comes with a Chronostore presentation box and an auth...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34MM 15010 Mop Diamond Dial Oyster Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 34.00 mm
Weight: 90.40 Grams
Stainless steel diamond ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and determine...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Corum $10 Coin Watch 1893 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Travel Pouch Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: $10 Coin Watch 1893
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: Leather Band
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 32mm
Includes:
-E...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920s 18K White Gold Diamond Watch with Black Leather Strap
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, and white gold watch, comprising thirty-five round cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold, with an 18 karat white gold watch case, and black calf leather strap...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch: Timeless Elegance.
Embrace refined luxury with the Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch. This iconic timepiece from the 1970s boasts a bordeaux dia...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/001 Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3800/001
Year:1982
Model: Nautilus
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Blue
...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Vintage Rolex 16750 GMT Master Pepsi Red Blue Stainless Box Paper Service Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16750
Serial: 9160***
Year: 1989
Model: GMT Master
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Pepsi - Red and Blue
Dial: ...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Omega Ladymatic Self Winding Women's Watch 14K Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K yellow gold Omega Ladymatic self-winding women's wrist watch, with a flexible 14K yellow gold band.
Gross Weight: 36.20 Grams
Length: 7.45 Inches
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Baume & Mercier Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch.
This 1980s Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch is another classic watch from the period. It has a quartz movement with a second ha...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Omega De Ville. Wristwatch with a white leather strap. Approx. 1980.
By Omega
Located in bronshoj, DK
Omega De Ville. Wristwatch with a white leather strap.
Approximately 1980.
In perfect condition.
The watch is running.
Dimensions: 32 mm.
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch: Timeless Elegance.
Embrace refined luxury with the Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch. This iconic timepiece from the 1970s boasts a black dial, ...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Austria 1925 Art Deco Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones.
This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
1902 English Waltham Solid Gold Blue Roman Numeral 15J
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
What an incredible offering. How about an English Waltham Trench Watch with a rare "Blue Roman Numeral" dial from the famous Bates and Bacon watch case manufacturing company.
Examine...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
1898, Waltham 7 Jewel, Sublime Fancy Dial, Yellow Gold Filled
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
I really think I am a kid at heart. I get so excited to bring another rarity to istDibs. Part of the reason might be that it can take up to a year to complete a project. When it fina...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Breitling B77346 Callisto Two Tone Vintage Ladies Watch
By Breitling
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Breitling B77346 Callisto Two Tone Vintage Ladies Watch
Elegance and sophistication are embodied in the Breitling B77346 Callisto, a vintage la...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16234 Datejust Silver Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16234
Serial: R555***
Year: 1987
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphire Crystal...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Two Tone Reference 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex 16013 is a classic timepiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Launched in the 1980s, this model belongs to the renowned Rolex Datejust collection, which is celebrat...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 Tridor 18K Yellow, White, and Rose Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex 68279BIC Tridor with tri tone presidential bracelet is a distinguished timepiece that combines the hallmark precision of Rolex with luxurious design elements. As part of th...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Eterna Brand Wrist Watches
By Eterna
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 23.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.25 ct.
The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity.
Total lenght is bracelet 18 cm.
Box is not included.
The ...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piaget 18K Gold Bracelet Watch Quartz
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the glamour of the 1980s with the Vintage 1980s Piaget 18kt Yellow Gold Watch. Encased in opulent 18kt yellow gold, both in its 30 x 32mm oval case and bracelet, ...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1986 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26MM 69178 Champagne Dial President Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Weight: 72.15 grams
Ladies 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex 68273 Midsize 31mm Datejust Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 68273
Serial: L854***
Year: 1989
Model: Datejust Midsize
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Be...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Van Buren Cocktail Watch White Gold Plate With Enamel Details
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the VanBuren 1920's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a stunning piece of Art Deco elegance. This vintage treasure features a gold-plated case and steel bracelet, adorned with intri...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning ornate art deco ladies diamond and platinum watch with sapphire accent in the shape of leaves on the case and channel set on the band. The sides of the case have ornate scr...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Rolex Datejust Midsize Ladies 31mm 18k Gold & Steel Gold Dial Watch Ref: 68273
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 31mm Watch
Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 68273
Model - Datejust
Dial Co...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic Rolex women's watch from 1980. The case is 14K yellow gold and measures 17mm square.
The dial of the watch is silver in color with non numeric stick hour markers.
...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex OysterQuartz Day-Date 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch Silver Dial 19018
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Quartz Day-Date 36mm Watch Head
Pre-owned w/ Original Box
100% Authentic Authenticity Card
Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics
Watch Reference - 19018
Model - Day-...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 18K Gold 1.1ctw Diamond Geometric Engraved Swiss Watch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco platinum, white gold, and diamond watch, comprising ninety round cut diamonds, set in platinum, with a platinum watch case, and an 18 karat white gold strap and safety ch...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14k gold Longines ladies wristwatch, boxed
By Longines
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage 14ct gold ladies wristwatch.
It has a yellow gold case with a champagne tone dial with gold Arabic numerals and hands and a raised crystal.
Made by the renowned ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Midsize 6827 31mm Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6827
Serial: 8093***
Year: 1984
Model: Midsize President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Factory Champagne D...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Steel Oversized 1920s Wristwatch with Exceptional Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 54mm X Diameter 47mm
MOVEM...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 1984 Watch Only
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph made for the British RAF in 1984. Having been used in service as a tool watch will show some signs of age and minor blemishes howeve...
Category
1980s British Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4429/1J
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Classic ladies watch with Onyx dial in 18k yellow gold. Manual wind 16-250 Caliber 18-jewel movement. 23 mm case size. Ref 4429/1J. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-owned Patek P...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 15037 34mm Date Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 14K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15037
Serial: 9828***
Year: 1986
Model: Date
Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold
Band: 14K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold
Dial: Factory Datejust Champagne Diamond...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Audemars Piguet Quantième 25668 BA 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Audemars Piguet Quantième Perpétuel Automatique Skeleton in 18k yellow gold on a brand new, uncut, burgundy alligator strap with AP 18k deployant buckle. Automatic movement with...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum $20 gold piece 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1896
By Corum
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 Gold Piece quartz watch with a diamond crown on a black crocodile strap with an 18k yellow gold Corum tang buckle. Quartz. 35 mm case size. Ref 1896. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 18k yellow gold stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16803
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. Automatic with date and sweep seconds. 40 mm case size. ** Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 16803. Circa 1985. Fine Pre-ow...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 68240
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust 31 in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 31 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 68240. Circa 1982. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch.
Certifie...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea-Dweller stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1665
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller in stainless steel. With original service papers dated 2008 and Rolex anchor. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm ca...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Explorer II stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Explorer II in stainless steel with fliplock oyster bracelet & yellow toned luminescence. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 39 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref ...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Calatrava Vermeil 24mm Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1980's Cartier Calatrava watch in vermeil. The case of this watch measures 24mm in diameter.
The watch is powered by a Cartier manual wind...
Category
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Rolex Ladies Presidential Model 69138 Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel and Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1988 Rolex Presidential model Ladies Reference 69138 Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece water resistant Oyster case. After Mark...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16808
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. Ref 16808. **Bank Wire Only At This Price** Circa 1982. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch.
Certified ...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches
Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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