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Watches For Sale
Cartier Santos De Cartier 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos de Cartier 2961 Watch. This timepiece features a 29mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold fixed bezel. The off-white dial is comple...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Men's 9ct Gold Wristwatch Fully Serviced 1 Year Guarantee
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Longines Men's 9ct Gold Wristwatch Fully Serviced 1 Year Guarantee
Longines - A Swiss 9ct gold 'trench' style wristwatch, circa 1920's, the signed circular white dial, 25mm diameter,...
Category
Early 20th Century Watches
Cartier Tank Divan 2602 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Divan Yellow Gold and Diamond-Set Watch
This all original Cartier 'Tank Divan' watch, crafted in the 2010s, is timeless with luxurious detail.
It features a 38 x 30 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Franck Muller Geneve Cintree Curvex Silver Dial Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
The Curvex watch is Franck Muller's most distinctive silhouette. In modern and practical polished stainless steel case, this watch is perfect for the everyday and every special occas...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Marcus & Co Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch Vintage Wind Up Monogram
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Greer, SC
Antique Marcus & Co. pocket watch with dazzling diamonds set in platinum. Featuring a monogram centerpiece, this small but gorgeous watch measures 1 inch in diameter with a total dro...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Universal 18K Yellow Gold Model 820 Men's Wrist Watch
By Universal
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Smart looking with a square case made of 18K yellow gold, this unusual vintage Universal Men's Wrist Watch is a unique addition to one's coveted watch collection. With simple elegance, this circa late '40's square case (no. 18203-1) measures a modest 1-1/8 x 1-1/8 square. The retro watch face...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Ladys 26mm 79173 Stainless Steel 18KYG Circa 2002
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant two-tone Rolex Lady Datejust (Ref. 79173) is a timeless expression of luxury and precision. Featuring a classic two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow gold construction...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 Stainless Steel, Engine Turned Bezel c.1964
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very fine example of the Rolex Date Reference 1501 wristwatch from 1964 in excellent condition for its 61 year old age. This watch is in fine running condition and consists of 100% g...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: R808***
Year: 1989
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Cartier, France Retro Gold Box Snake Chain Bracelet Watch, Backwinder Movement
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold backwinder watch bracelet of box snake link design featuring a rectangular face with Arabic numerals, completed by a foldover clasp, in 18k. Cartier, France. With a Cart...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Watch KL6292
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned vintage watch in working good condition. The crown is from a different Omega model. Production years around 1962-1963. Aftermarket leather strap and buckle, it show signs o...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 6927
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1982. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Two-year warranty coverage
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Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Quartz Ladies Watch VCARD21900
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Unworn band. Comes with paper, no box.
General Information
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Type: Wristwatch
Model: Alhambra
Model Number: VCARD21900
Depa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Add this great post-war, Swiss-made Eska Military Style Wrist Watch to your vintage collection. In brushed steel, this 31mm watch has its original mat silver-toned face with Roman nu...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Wristwatch with Cartier Strap, 18Kt, 31.6 Grams
Located in Manhasset, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Wristwatch with Cartier Strap
A Stunning Discontinued 18 kt., mechanical, rectangular cream colored dial, Roman numerals engraved on case, dial signed Van C...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Watches
TechnoMarine Pink Ceramic Steel Quartz Wrist Watch w Diamond Bezel
By Technomarine
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A fresh, bold and exciting timepiece for the ladies by TechnoMarine. The highly polished pink ceramic finish grabs your attention and draws you in to the intricate modern dial framed...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Panthère de Cartier Ladies Watch, Double Diamond Face, Vintage, 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Panthère de Cartier Ladies Watch, Double Diamond Face, Vintage, 18Kt Yellow Gold, 96 Diamonds
Guaranteed stunning and timeless Cartier Panther wristwatch, crafted in 1991, exudes e...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Frederique Constant Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref FC-310B4NH6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Man’s Watch has a 41 mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Black (open heart) dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. 14k Stainless Steel Ladies ROLEX 6619 Automatic Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex with 14k White gold Bezel Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1960s.
25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6619.
Beautiful Watch.
Case and Bracelet is ...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Alpina Alpinerx Alive Titanium Men’s Watch, AL-284LBBW5TAQ1B
By Alpina
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch features a matte black dial with silver indices that have been coated with a white luminous treatment. Large Arabic indices ensure optimal readability. The dial feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Titanium
Mens IWC Schaffhausen Deluxe 18k Gold 34mm Manual Wind1960s Swiss Luxury RA512
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Men's IWC Schaffhausen De Luxe manual wind dress watch, c.1960s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous,...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Cartier Baignoire Allongèe 18 Karat White Gold Model 2514 Manual Movement
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A collector’s dream and a masterpiece of Parisian craftsmanship, this Cartier Baignoire Allongée (Model 2514) is a rare, hand-finished work ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Mens Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ref. 25940SK.OO.D002CA.01, with a 42mm steel case, black rubber...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Frederique Constant Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref FC-303N4NH6B
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch has a 41 mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Blue dial with luminous grey hands and index hour markers. Arabic nume...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
G by GLEN SPIRO Secret Flower Sapphire Reveal Watch
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite timepiece is a masterpiece of luxury design, featuring a unique floral motif. The watch is adorned with an array of blue gemstones, meticulously set to create a captiva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
Piaget Tiger's Eye and 18K Gold Wide Bracelet, c. 1970
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and striking tiger’s eye and 18-karat textured yellow gold “Manchette” bracelet watch by Piaget, crafted in Switzerland in 1970. The “Manchette” collection, introduced...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold Tear drop Lugs-Unisex Circa 1940's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold case with tear drop Lugs watch. The watch measures 30 mm in diameter, by 36mm long lug to lug. The watch is triple signed, ...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18K Everose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 118235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. 2005 Production. The watch comes with a box but no paper. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accur...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch.
Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an internationally recognizable classic. Immaculately crafted from 18K yellow gold, this ra...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date President 18238 Double Quickset Champagne Arabic Numeral Dial
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238
Serial: E708***
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex Day Date President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
...
Category
1990s Watches
Omega Constellation Ladies Mother Of Pearl Dial Quartz Stainless Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Omega Constellation ladies stainless wristwatch with a mother-of-pearl dial, and quartz movement. This watch fits a smaller wrist.
SPECIFICATIONS:
WATCH MOVEMENT: Quartz
METAL...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany and Co Coupe Resonator Watch. Mens Tiffany and Co Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co Coupe Watch
Mens Coupe Resonator Chronograph
Stainless Steel with Beautiful Blue Dial.
33mm by 38mm Case
Awesome Mens Dress Watch.
New Silicone Blue Band with Dep...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Gruen 416 Swiss Men's Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
We love vintage timepieces and this one of our favorite finds by Gruen Watch. Circa 1940's and in amazing condition, this sharp looking Gruen 416 Swiss Wrist Watch...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/4G-001 White Gold White Dial Diamond Set (2004)
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/4G-001 is an elegant interpretation of the iconic Nautilus design, presented in a white gold case with a diamond-set bezel. ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Original 1974 Alexis Barthelay Hand-Wound Movement Sterling Silver Watch
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1974, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Watch, a special piece characterized by an elegant, unique, absolutely chic yet timeless design.
This iconic watch is fully functional, in excellent, perfect condition with no traces of wear; it is perfect for all wrists, its total lenght is 6.69 inches, 17cm.
Alexis Barthelay founded his eponimous brand in the 1930's in Place Vendome and he soon came to be known for high jewelry and watches as well.
In the past Barthelay's Atelier created watches for jewelry brands such as Cartier and Van Cleef...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/5 Yellow Gold Glided Gold Diamond Dial (1984)
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/5 is a captivating timepiece that embodies the sophisticated luxury and refined craftsmanship synonymous with the Nautilus c...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Two-Toned Logo Face Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with a fluted bezel and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds.
36mm face
Model #126233
Serial #L1662xxx
Size 6 1/2 inches
Comes with its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust Ref 6917 18k Gold Diamond Set Automatic 1980s Luxury NA134B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k gold Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master wat...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, with white dial.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels
Circa 1980's
Size 6 inches
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Yacht Master II 116680 44mm Blue Ceramic Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116680
Year: 2020
Model: Rolex Yacht Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Blue Ceramic Bezel
Dial: White Di...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bucherer Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Wrist Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Bucherer Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch, 20 x 17 M.M 2 piece case set with Fine White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 2 Carats. Quartz movement, White M...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent White Arabic Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Rare White dial with Arabic Numbers
Sapphire Cabochon Crown.
New Gucci Leather Band
Condition: Comes with Cartier Box. We...
Category
1990s Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT White Blue Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil).
Comes with original Cartier leather band and Original Cartier clasp.
Rare White Dial w...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil Black Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch.
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome
Rare Black dial.
Sapphire Cabochon Crown.
Original Cartier Paperwork.
New Black Gucci Band.
--Have other colors if you prefer.
Condition: Wear consistent with age. New GUCCI genuine...
Category
1990s Modern Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri Color Gold Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Ladies Trinity Watch. 2 piece 24 MM water resistant case, Quartz Movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals and a Sapphire set...
Category
1990s French Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Omega watch. Omega Platinum and 18k Gold Diamond Vintage Ladies wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. Platinum PT900 and 18k White Gold Case with multiple diamonds. Bracelet is also Platinum and 18k Gold
Condition: Watch winds...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Raymond Weil 18k Yellow Gold Analog Women's Watch
By Raymond Weil
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite black and gold ladies' watch from the esteemed brand Raymond Weil, a perfect blend of elegance and sophistication. This analog timepiece features a striking...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Rotondo Guilloche Ultra Slim Leather Watch In Brown With Rose Gold Plated
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Rotondo Guilloché Ultra Slim watch with brown Italian leather and rose gold plated stainless steel
This stainless steel watch with rose gold IP plati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 126331 Sundust Dial Jubilee 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper 2018
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126331
Year: 2018
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: S...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Factory Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton 14k Yellow gold watch. Heavy 14k Ladies Mid-Century Mechanic watch.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Hamilton watch with 14k Yellow Gold double stand chevron link bracelet. Hamilton 17J 750 Movement in a 14k Square case. Beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947
Located in Paris, FR
Patek Philippe’s reference 130 is one of the firm’s best-known vintage chronograph models and chronographs of the 20th. Few Patek Philippe references enjoy such an iconic status amongst scholars and collectors as reference 130 does.
The present watch features an extremely appealing two tone silver dial with tachymeter, featuring Roman numerals at 12 and 6, and Gold batons indexes for the remaining hours.
The case is in excellent condition and original hallmarks are still partly visible, which is rare for a 1947 watch...
Category
1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Fontomatic Men's Wrist Watch w Date
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In its period and considered modernist style circa late 1950's, this 33mm vintage Waltham Men's Wrist Watch presents a sleek look with a black face,co...
Category
1960s American Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
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 Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Silver Index Dial Steel Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and white gold features a silver dial and a Jubilee bracelet. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the flutin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch SM WB7073MP
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
A stunning ladies' Tank Americaine wristwatch crafted in white gold by Cartier. Featuring a White dial with Roman numerals, and blued-steel sword-shaped hands. The dial is a fixed wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona 116523 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116523
Serial: V520***
Year: 2010
Model: Rolex Daytona
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yello...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Ladies President 179138 White Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179138
Serial: K556***
Year: 2005
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Original...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Watches for Sale: Shop Rolex Watches, Omega Watches and Cartier Watches on 1stDibs
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
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