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
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 261 diamonds 4.78 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, White Gold
Bedat Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond No. 7 Automatic Wristwatch
By Bedat
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new in box, Ladies Bedat No. 7 automatic steel and diamond watch with gray alligator strap and deployant buckle, Roman numerals, date window, sweep second hand, guilloche dial,...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
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
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Saudi Arabia Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Saudi Arabia dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Swatch GZ160 Space Dreams Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
This vintage Swatch from 1993 collection is an invitation to dream of Space Dreams. On the strap there are two views of the moon and on the dial is a ...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
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
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
Blue Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.54 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Movado Stainless Steel Vizio Chronograph Quartz Bracelet Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, stainless steel Movodo Vizio Chronograph bracelet watch, white dial, case size 36mm, complications: date, sub second, chronograph movement, quartz. 7 inches lo...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Montblanc Sport Chronograph steel case and leather bracelet
By Montblanc
Located in MADRID, ES
This timepiece, featuring a chronograph and calendar, features a silver-tone sunburst dial. The sunburst dial is a decorative finish applied to a watch face, giving the impression of...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Montblanc Start steel case 44mm
By Montblanc
Located in MADRID, ES
This chronograph and calendar piece is unique in that it features a guilloché dial, a decorative engraving technique in which a complex, repeating design pattern is mechanically engr...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega De Ville Hour Vision steel case and bracelet
By Omega
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a very unusual piece from Omega's De Ville collection. Its case is partially made of glass, revealing the movement on the sides and caseback.
It also features a co-axial move...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Corum Temps Mecanique 36mm steel and gold case
By Corum
Located in MADRID, ES
This piece has a "guilloché" dial, also known as "engine turning."
This type of dial is characterized by a decorative technique applied to watches, where intricate geometric pattern...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Omega Classic - Vintage Tropical two tone dial
By Omega
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a rare vintage piece for collectors.
A "two-tone tropical dial" refers to a vintage watch that features a face or dial that has been discolored or altered by exposure to sun...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm
Located in MADRID, ES
Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. This is a vintage piece with a unique case design, with curved lugs. It has alarm function. The case is gold plated and measures 32 mm in diamete...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Corum, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel "Admirals Cup" Quartz Bracelet Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Corum, brand new, never worn, 18K yellow gold and steel "Admirals Cup" bracelet watch, quartz movement, 36mm case size, blue enamel dial, style 99.810.31.V52, serial number 414795
L...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
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 GK726 Calendarium Year 1998 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Nice Swatch watch from the 1998 collection. The watch was designed for the end of year party, along the strap you can read the entire calendar in order to have an eye all year round!...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Bulgari Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Scuba automatic Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, ladies Bulgari, 18K yellow gold and steel ladies Scuba bracelet watch, case measures 38mm, automatic movement
in original box, with two year warranty
Last kno...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless 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
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
Vintage Swatch GR116 Collage Dore Year 1993 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Nice vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection. In the dial you can see the hand of a thief with his loot, a bag full of money. Perhaps to remind the wearer that time is money...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
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 blackened steel, Sura dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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
Vintage Swatch Blue Flamingo GN114 Year 1991 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
A vintage Swatch with a truly unique design. The strap has a texture reminiscent of tribal patterns, the colors of this watch make it perfect combined with a sophisticated or even ro...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Stylish Wristwatch White Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald White Gold Quartz Mov
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Gold Case
NanoMosaic
Sapphire Glass
Satin Strap Quartz Movement (Swiss Made)
White Gold 750‰
White Diamonds
Blue Sapphires
Emeralds
For any questions please feel free ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Swatch SKZ119 Magic Blue Year 1998 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch Magic Blue dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Italian Football Federation in 1998. On the strap the photos of the most exciting moments of the team, and on the ...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, black carbon dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 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
Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, beige dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 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
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with pink mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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
Wristwatch Gold White & Brown Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with gold case, Swiss Made, Manual Movement. Alligator strap.
Limited edition, 10 pieces only.
Piece entirely handmade by micro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
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
Steel Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in 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
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, blanc dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Zannetti Rana Scrigno Jewel Frog Wrist Watch / Bracelet, Diamonds & Ruby's
By ZANNETTI
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing Zanetti ,Rana Scrigio Diamond watch with ruby cabuchons in eyes.
For special occasions as it s so exceptional.
Case : 18kt solid gold
Dial : ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Watch White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Ruby Satin Strap Decorated 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
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish Wristwatch White Diamond White Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch in white gold 18 kt and diamonds. Satin strap. Swiss quartz movement. Limited edition of 10 pieces.
Gold Case
NanoMosaic
Sap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
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, Stainless Steel
Black Sura Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
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
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
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with blue mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Stylish Wristwatch Silver White Diamonds Guilloche Dial Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Watch Silver White Diamonds Quartz Movement
Piece entirely handmade by micromosaic artists.
For any questions please feel free to ask.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Silver
Stylish Wristwatch Gold Case White Diamond Hand decorated with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch with diamonds, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement. Satin strap.
Gold Case (38 mm)
NanoMosaic
Sapphire Glass
Gold 750‰
White D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
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
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
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.61 cts vert mother of pearl dial, steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with green mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Wristwatch White Gold Mother of Pearl Alligator Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Designed by the American designer Roger Thomas.
Micromosaic watch in white gold 18 kt and mother of pearl. Alligator strap. Swiss quartz movement. Limited edition of 10 pieces.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish Wristwatch Gold White & Black Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap NanoMosaic
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
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Stylish Wristwatch White & Black Diamond White Gold Quartz Movement
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Limited edition: 10 pieces only.
Gold Case
NanoMosaic
Sapphire Glass
Satin Strap Quartz Movement (Swiss Made)
White Gold 750‰
Ice Diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphire Satin Strap Hand Decorated 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
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Wristwatch Silver Stainless Steel White Diamonds Guilloche Dial Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Steel Case
NanoMosaic
Satin Strap
Quartz Movement (Swiss Made)
Silver 925‰
White Diamonds
For any questions please feel free to ask.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Stainless Steel, Silver
Stylis Wristwatch Steel Case White Diamond Handmade Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Steel Case
NanoMosaic
Satin Strap
Quartz Movement (Swiss Made)
Silver 925‰
White Diamonds
For any questions please feel free to ask.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel
