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Wrist Watches For Sale
Rolex Datejust 41mm Diamond Dial 126334
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 41mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with diamond set hour markers and a white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a self-winding automa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date Black Index DIA Dial Fluted Jubilee YG 40 Date:2016 Style:228238
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Rolex Day-Date 40 228238 is a symbol of prestige and timeless elegance. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, its 40mm case exudes luxury and durability. The iconic fluted bezel adds cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Breguet Classique Le Rveil du Tsar Alarm Dual Time 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Classique Le Rveil du Tsar Alarm Dual Time 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5707 BA (5707BA/12/9V6) - Automatic winding; alarm with power reserve indicator; dual time. 18k yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Classique Quartz Watch Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Van Cleef & Arpels with this elegant timepiece, a testament to 21st-century luxury.
This watch, crafted in 18K yellow gold, features a roun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier St Petersburg Tutti Frutti Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This gem set Cartier St Petersburg is in amazing condition. The 15mm yellow gold case is set with four baguette diamonds on either side of the engine turned dial, with intricately de...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Diamond Dial 116613LN
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 40mm Submariner Date in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Features a black diamond set dial, complemented by a yellow gold uni-directional rotatable bezel which has a black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Rare Lapis Pyramid Dial Diamond Set 69138
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 26mm yellow gold Datejust by Rolex. Features an exceptionally rare lapis pyramid dial with diamond set hour markers, complemented by the bezel, set with 40 round brilliant cut diam...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A vintage 36mm stainless steel Rolex Explorer. Features a silver "honeycomb" dial with applied hour markers and Arabic numerals 3, 6, and 9. Fitted with plastic glass and a self-wind...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster 166037
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This Vintage Omega Seamster 166.037 is all about the dial, yes it shows some marks and scratches, wear and tear but then again, it's from 1968! Could be polished up however we see it...
Category
1960s European Vintage Wrist Watches
Tag Heuer Professional 4000 Series WF1112-0
By TAG Heuer
Located in London, GB
A really good example of this retro Tag Heuer professional 4000 series, the WF1112-0 is a durable iconic watch and it looks the part too.
This Tag Heuer professional is presented a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
IWCAquatimer Automatic IW354807
By IWC
Located in London, GB
Iconic IWC range. This Aquatimer Automatic IW354807 is in unpolished condition and about as original as it can be. Just the one previous owner from when first sold in the UK in 2009....
Category
Early 2000s European Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster Chronostop 145009 1969
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This Omega Seamaster Chronostop 145.009 has just benefited from passing through our workshop so its in exceptional working order. Purposely left unpolished and original where it can ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Ruby Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch With Double Cord
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co., Art Deco, ruby diamond and platinum cocktail wristwatch, with a circular, white dial, with black Arabic numerals, signed Tiffany & Co., with blue steel hands, with a...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Mini WF3141B9 18K Yellow gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 2360 ladies watch. 17mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold bezel & diamond set. Off-White dial with Blue steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. 18K yello...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Large W50001R2 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise W50001R2 / 1840 Mens Watch. 28mm 18K yellow gold case. Ivory dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Date display at the 6 o'clock pos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6567 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s RJC193B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious icon, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6567 automatic dress watch, c.1956, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeou...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013 18k SS 36mm Linen Dial Automatic 1980s NA108B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Ref 16013 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic, c.1987, with classic Rolex linen dial, in excellent working condition. Ve...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel Gold Ladies Watch 178274
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Midsize Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel White Gold Watch 178274. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 31.0 mm in diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage BULOVA Accutron watch. Spaceview Bulova 14k Bezel Electric Transparent
By Bulova
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Extremely Rare Bulova Accutron Spaceview Watch
14k Yellow Gold Bezel
Asymmetric Floppy Football
Transparent Dial.
Ref. M5
E06012
35mm Case
ORIGINAL ACCUTRON LEATHER BAND
Condit...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Harry Winston Diamond "Signature" Watch
Located in West Hartford, CT
Harry Winston Diamond "Signature" Watch. This exquisite timepiece features a quartz movement and a square pavé-set diamond dial framed by a circular-cut diamond bezel. The elegant de...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Aubergine Roman DIA Dial Fluted Jubilee WG/SS 36 Style: 126234
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unwornwatches introducing The Rolex Datejust 36 (ref. 126234), dated 09/16/2020, is a refined blend of luxury and elegance. Featuring a stunning aubergine dial with Roman numerals an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster MOP Roman Dial DIA Bezel Yellow Gold 29 Style:80318
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unwornwatches introducing The Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 29 (reference 80318) is a luxurious, timeless timepiece known for its elegance, exclusivity, and craftsmanship. This model, d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Universal Geneve Mid Century Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional vintage Cartier Universal Genève manual wind dress watch in 18k yellow gold circa 1960's. This special ladies timepiece features an intricately crafted weaved band with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust 2-Tone Watch White Dial 179173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust 2-Tone Watch 179173 - Automatic winding, Quickset, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel ( 26 mm). White dial with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Must 21 De Cartier Two Tone 1330
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Collection: Must de Cartier
Model Name: 21 1330
Movement: Quartz
Case Shape: Round
Case Material: Stainless Steel, 18k Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 31 mm
Hand St...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Steel
Rolex Daytona 40mm Ice Blue Dial Brown Bezel Platinum 2019 Style: 116506
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Rolex Daytona 116506 is a pinnacle of luxury watchmaking, crafted from solid 950 platinum. It features a 40mm platinum case, ice-blue sunburst dial, and a chestnut brown Cerachro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex GMT Master II Green Hand Steel Mens Watch 116710. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Chanel Matelasse 'Diamond Set' Watch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This high jewellery Chanel Matelasse watch is delicately stunning and looks amazing on the wrist. Featuring a bezel of 20 brilliant cut diamonds and baguette set lugs, the pavé dial ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420, 1955's
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6420
Year: 1955
Serial number: 72xxx
Reference: OT1868
Introducing a captivating 30mm Rolex Oyster featuring a unique white honeycomb dial Ref:6420, enh...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Silver Dial Oysterflex Date: 2023 Style: 166519LN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
UnwornWatches proudly presents Rolex Daytona Cosmograph (ref. 116519LN) is a modern icon of precision, luxury, and sport. With a sleek silver dial, black sub-dials, and a sporty Oyst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Silver
Cartier Santos 100 Watches
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
Cartier Santos 100 Watch
Discover this stunning Cartier Santos 100, an iconic model from the house of Cartier, dating back to 2006. An exceptional timepiece that combines elegance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso 986 Duodate Stainless Steel Q3748420
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso 986 Duodate Stainless Steel Q3748420 - Manual winding. Stainless steel case ( 32mm x 44mm ). Silver Dial Side Features a Small Seconds Hand and an El...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Paris vintage Yellow Gold Classic Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Paris Ladies Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 27 X 20 M.M 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Cartier mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire set crown, White dial with Blac...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire set
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
We are pleased to offer this Cartier Baignoire diamond, ruby, and sapphire-set yellow gold wristwatch. The Baignoire design, first introduced by Cartier in the 1950s, is known for it...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds, White and Pink Diamond Bow Watch
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
This high jewellery Chopard watch is part of their Happy Diamonds collection which features spinning diamonds around the bezel fitted between two pieces of sapphire so the wearer can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 15K and 14K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Weight: 19.19 grams
One ladies 15K yellow gold ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The case metal was te...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Happy Sport Sapphire and Diamond Watch
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Presenting a stunning Chopard Happy Sport in 18K white gold. The 32.5mm case is adorned with 87 brilliant cut diamonds (2.10ct) down its flank and a bezel set with 88 pastel blue sap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 16570 Steel Automatic Watch w/Original Paper 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16570
Year: 1993
Serial number: S6xxxxx
Reference: C03634
Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570
Dial: Excell...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day Date 1803 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803
Serial: 2350***
Year: 1970
Model: Rolex President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Longines 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Watch Circa 1988
By Longines
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A late 1980s Longines watch is crafted 18k yellow gold with a factory made mesh band with an adjustable clasp stamped Longines. Featuring a frosted gold dial surrounded by brilliant ...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm Jubilee Arabic Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013
Serial: 8446***
Year: 1984
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 40mm Red Black Coke Bezel Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16710
Serial: U567***
Year: 1998
Model: Rolex GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: "Coke" Red and Black
...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 - Factory Diamond Dial Two Tone Jubilee (126333) Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Tampa, FL
Rolex Datejust 41 - Factory Diamond Dial Two Tone Jubilee (126333) Box & Papers
This stunning Rolex Datejust 41mm (Model 126333) is a timeless masterpiece that combines precision en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin XL 45003 18K White Gold Diamond Onyx Dial W/Box
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Vacheron Constantin XL 45003 men's watch. 32.2 X 37.1mm lug to lug 18K white gold case with smooth 18K white gold bezel. Onyx dial with factory diamonds hour marker. Factory black l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Offshore 67150ST Pink Dial Stainless Steel W/Papers Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Audemars Piguet 67150ST Pink Dial Stainless Steel Ladies watch. 27mm case size, not including the bezel, with stainless steel octagon bezel. Pink dial with silver Roman numeral and i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Gold Deployment Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless luxury with this Cartier Tank Louis in 18k solid gold, featuring a classic rectangular case, iconic Roman numeral dial, and blued steel hands. The watch is enhanc...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold/Steel Two Tone Jubilee Fluted Bezel 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex
Model Name: Datejust
Model Number: 1601
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 36 mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold, Fluted
Bracelet: Jubilee; Stainless S...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Calibre De Cartier Diver Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bezel Watch 42 mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier
Model Name: Calibre de Cartier
Model Number: W7100055
Movement: Automatic
Complications: Hours and Minutes, Seconds
Style: Casual, Sport
Case Material: Stainless S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Sapphire
Vintage 1969 Omega Speedmaster 42MM St 145.022-69 Manual Stainless Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Omega
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 42.00 mm
Weight: 94.79 grams
One stainless steel OMEGA Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested and determined...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue with Persian Numbers circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
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 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
9K Gold Skeleton Swiss Automatic 35mm Watch with International Convention Mark
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The timepiece features:
9K Gold Case,
bearing an International Convention Mark &
375 9K stamp & "Kaha" Swiss watch company's mark
It measures 35mm (including the crown)
The case...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Omega De Ville Gold-Plated Steel 32mm Roman Numerals Quartz Mens' Watch, c1980's
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant & versatile c1980’s vintage Omega De Ville watch
features:
Round S/Steel 18K Gold-Plated Case,
measuring 32mm,
case back is signed & bearing a De Ville logo
Fitte...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Audemars Piguet 25721ST Royal Oak Offshore Blue 'Beast' D-Series
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Audemars Piguet 25721ST Royal Oak Men's watch. 42mm stainless steel case with octagon shape bezel. Blue dial with steel luminous hands and index hour marker. Date display at 3 o'cloc...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Ladies 6917 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917
Serial: 4022***
Year: 1975
Model: Rolex Date
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne
Face:...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique, vintage and luxury 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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