Contemporary Wrist Watches
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Style: Contemporary
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in white gold 18kt set with 2 pear-shaped diamonds 0.81 cts case dial and bracelet set with 342 diamonds 5.63 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 26 turqupoise 15.72 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.42 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silver & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.78 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Vintage Swatch GK226 Protect Year 1996 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch with a minimal design and acid green color, along the entire strap there is the writing "protect your choices" to remind the wearer every...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Palace Very Per Metal Band Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【ＰＡＬＡＣＥ 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch
A taste of understated luxury for office ladies in a business casual outfit with a handbag. It shines in an elegant way with artful pastel-coloured dials, from the very peri of Pantone 2022 to the baby blue of iPhone 13.
Designed with a simple size adjusting mechanism with a click of a buckle. All the PALACE collection comes in two case sizes 33mm and 41mm which is ideal for those looking for a pair of matching watches.
Official website packaging: square gift box, warranty card, mesh band straps adjusting tool...
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2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.54 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
United Arab Emirates Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Emirats arabes unis dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Bulgari Tubogas Watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas bracelet watch, featuring a Swiss-made quartz movement; black dial with gold hands and hour markers; and 23mm, 18k yellow gold...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage Swatch GJ109 Chaise Longue Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection. I don't know about you but as soon as I look at it, the fantasy of a deckchair by the sea comes to mind, the colors are a hymn to s...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, white roman numbers dial, bezel set with 82 diamonds 0.93 ctswith prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Tiger Eye & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 12 tiger eyes 7.57 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 2.99 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Swatch GK154 Cuzco Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch watch from the 1993 collection. Country and romantic design watch, along the strap there are colored embroideries with abstract fig...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rainbow Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.84 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarante...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rainbow Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.85 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
New PANERAI Luminor Radiomir Black Alligator Watch Strap/Steel Buckle Set, 2012
By Panerai
Located in Tucson, AZ
PANERAI watches are not only superlative timepieces, but also striking and sleekly beautiful. This black tone-on-tone alligator strap and brushed stainless buckle set is the perfect backdrop to accentuate the watch’s elegant...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Coral Onyx Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.64 cts, 10 onyx 7.48 cts case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.41 cts quartz movement
Inner circumference: Approximately 16.64 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Time Zone Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 253 diamonds 2.97 cts on bezel and dial with 4 time zones, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Preowned Custom Wrist Watch
Located in Florence, IT
Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet
Reference number: 26120ST.OO.1220ST.03
Model: Royal Oak Dual Time
Diameter: 39 mm
Color Custom: Black
Material: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Malachite & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 12 malachite 10.89 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 3.03 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 501 diamonds 4.39 cts on case dial and prong buckle satin strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Corail & Onyx Dianond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 216 diamonds 2.52 cts, 4 onyx 8.21 cts, 4 corail 6.20 cts, dial set with 56 diamonds 0.33 cts satin bracelet quartz mov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with mauve mother of pearl dial prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel blackened, Sura dial with prong buckle alligator alligator quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 4 pear-shaped diamonds 1.28 cts case dial and bracelet set with 354 diamonds 4.87 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Time Zone Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 253 diamonds 2.97 cts on bezel and dial with 4 time zones, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guaran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Gold Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 247 diamonds 5.09 cts on case and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Swatch GK291 Be Mine year 1999 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Historical collection Swatch Be Mine year 1999. This is the vintage Swatch collection. The watch has greedy chocolates on the strap, a pink dial and ...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Siver & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.57 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Automatic Watch Silver Stainless Steel Alligator Strap Dial with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Blackened Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in blackened steel, silver dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Pink Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in yellow gold 18kt set with 583 diamonds 6.46 cts on case dial and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sura Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in blackened steel, Sura dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Gold Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in 18kt yellow gold white mother of pearl blue zone setwith 10 diamonds 0.05 cts bezel and attache set with 52 diamonds1.43 cts prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 3604/2 Cushion Shape Automatic Gold Bracelet Watch, 1977
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 3604/2 Cushion shape Automatic winding 18 karat gold bracelet watch, The watch measures 36 x 35 mm with a attached Patek herringbon...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.52 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Rainbow Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Rainbow wristwatch in pink gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.85 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 5230G World Time Complications White Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Model 5230G World Time Complications. Manufactured in 2021.
18k White Gold, 39 millimeter case with sapphire crystal glass and case back.
Patek Philippe 240 HU movement with 33 jewels.
Grey guilloche dial with concentric chapter ring calibrated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 501 diamonds 4.39 cts on case dial and prong buckle satin strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Swatch GZ700 Looka Year 1996 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Funny vintage Swatch designed by Stefano Pirovano for two very special matched pair Swatch: Looka, the Club Watch 1996 and Smilla, the Club Spec...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Pink Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 6 pear-shaped diamonds 2.11 cts case dial and bracelet set with 414 diamonds 4.95 cts quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rainbow Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Wristwatch in pink gold 18kt set with 48 Rainbow sapphires 2.98 cts on bezel case dial set with 288 diamonds 3.85 cts and prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gucci Silver Stainless Steel U-Play 129.5 Women's Wristwatch 27 mm
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Gucci U-Play wristwatch is one which will assist your everyday style. With a classic design that will take you back to the 1950s, it is a perfect accessory. Crafted from stainle...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Vintage Swatch GK371 Cupid's Bow Year 2002 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Sweet vintage Swatch dedicated to those who want to surprise their partner on a special occasion. The watch is kept in a transparent box filled with ma...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Pink Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.70 cts pink mother of pearl dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Patek Philippe 5120G Extra Thin Automatic Calatrava Watch White Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 5120G Extra Thin Automatic Calatrava. The watch was made in 2004, and is made in 18K white gold. The watch measures...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Voila Quartz Watch
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch !
Strap:Genuine leather with spring deployment clasp.
Dial:Polished surface with 5 sub disc dials,tritium coated oversized Arabic numbers and 10 ha...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, white dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Chopard La Strada Ladies in Steel with Partial Diamond on Bezel
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chopard La Strada Ladies in Steel with Partial Diamond on Bezel, 24 mm
Model: Chopard La strada
Reference number: 8357
Movement: Quartz
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small seconds
Case: Rectangle, Stainless steel, measurements case length 24 mm x height 35 mm, thickness 9.5 mm, Partial diamonds on bezel, Waterproof 3 ATM, Sapphire glass
Dial: White dial, Roman numerals,
Strap: Chopard steel strap...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Van Der Bauwede Spider Tutti Frutti with Diamonds & Natural Semi Precious Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing brand new Van Der Bauwede Spider Tutti Frutti With Diamonds & natural semi precious color stones.
A watch to sparkle for every occasion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Stainless Steel
Vintage Swatch GK402 Black Line Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Sporty, simple but gritty design, this is the Swatch for those who want to wear a decisive watch with captivating details. The strap is made of soft rubber and the dial, with its num...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
1982 Rolex President Day-Date Wristwatch Made in Yellow Gold, Ref. 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex watch made in 1982.
Reference 18038.
36mm yellow gold case set with a fluted bezel and sapphire crystal.
Blue sunburst dial with...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Swatch GK150 Cool Fred Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Swatch of the 1993 collection, a classic design, the strap is made of a soft cream colored leather, to embellish the watch the dial with golden finishes. A versatile Swatch to wear e...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, black carbon dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe 2526J 1st Automatic Calatrava Watch circa 1956 "Hausmann" Rome
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Patek Philippe 2526J watch is considered to be the ultimate Vintage Patek Calatrava watch. It has an Original Porcelain ena...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Swatch SLK114 Time to Cook Year 1997 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Particular vintage Swatch kept in the original box in the shape of a microwave oven. The strap is white with a minimal design, the main feature is the transparent dial that looks lik...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
2021 Rolex Yacht-Master Stainless Steel Rose Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm model reference number 126621. Oystersteel and everrose gold bezel and a chocolate dial. Sapphire crystal glass and screw-down crown.
Two-tone oyster bracele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cyma Time-O-Vox, Cymaflex, Watch 1950s
By Cyma
Located in Roma, IT
Cyma Time-O-Vox, CYMAFLEX, Ref. 1283, 50’, N.O.S.
Movement and functions: hand winding cal. R.464 vibrant alarm, function that is set and released by the top and bottom buttons fl...
Category
1950s Vintage Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
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