Wrist Watches
1880s Modern Antique Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Mid-19th Century British Antique Wrist Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, Steel
1860s Central American Modern Antique Wrist Watches
18k Gold
1880s Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
1880s Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Antique Wrist Watches
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Antique Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
1880s American Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
19th Century Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1840s English Antique Wrist Watches
Gold
19th Century Antique Wrist Watches
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
Malachite, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1890s Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
1880s Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Wrist Watches
Gold
1860s Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
19th Century French Victorian Antique Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Wrist Watches
Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Wrist Watches
1890s Antique Wrist Watches
Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Wrist Watches
Late 19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Wrist Watches
1890s North American Antique Wrist Watches
19th Century Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Wrist Watches
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Wrist Watches
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
19th Century French Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1880s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Wrist Watches
1890s Swiss Antique Wrist Watches
Mid-19th Century Antique Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k 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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