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Wrist Watches For Sale
Piaget Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch Lapis Dial
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch Lapis Dial - Manual winding . 18k Yellow Gold with factory diamond bezel (24 x 27 mm ) . Lapis Blue Dial. 18k Yellow Gold mesh bracelet; w...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 21mm Quartz watch
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 21mm Quartz watch
Factory Diamonds
Model
POLO
Reference Number
8296C701
Gender
Ladies
Metal
18k yellow gold
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Audemars Piguet 18 mm Factory Diamonds Ladies 18K Rose Gold watch
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet 18 mm Factory Diamonds Ladies 18K Rose Gold watch
Model
Happy Diamonds
Reference Number
67118OR.ZZ.A009XX.01
Gender
Lady's
Metal
18K Rose Gold
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Colisée Collection 8057923 18k Yellow Gold 24mm Ladies watch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Colisée Collection 8057923 18k Yellow Gold 24mm Ladies watch
Model
Colisée
Reference Number
8057923
Gender
Ladies
Metal
18k yellow gold
Case Size
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Chopard Heart 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds 5275 Ladie's watch
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Heart 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds 5275 Ladie's watch
Model
Love
Reference Number
838479
Gender
Ladie's
Metal
18K White Gold
Case Size
22 mm
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's 41mm Coral Red Stainless Steel 124300
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's 41mm Coral Red Stainless Steel 124300 - Automatic winding, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case (41mm diameter) with smooth bezel. Coral red dial with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Winding Watch 16200
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Winding Watch 16200 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (36mm diameter). Silver di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Rose Gold Tank LC Watch, Pre-Owned, Men's or Unisex, circa 2018-2023
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Louis Cartier watch; Ref. 3816. This is a classic men's Rose Gold watch. The watch is fitted with a 17-jewel manual wind Cartier mechanical movement. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16234 36mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel 18K Gold Bezel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16234
Serial: T750***
Year: 1995
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Silver Di...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
New Rolex Datejust 41 Steel White Index Dial Automatic Watch 126300 B&P 2024
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel Pink Dial Jubilee Automatic Ladies Watch 79174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No holes case. No original box and papers. It comes with a chronostore box.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model: Rolex Datejust 79174
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Wome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 67630BC.GG.1312BC.01 'Mini' Frosted White Gold Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Mini Oak released in the late '90s and in tribute to the women who have shaped the company's history, Audemars Piguet unveils the Royal Oak 'Mini'. The delicate 23mm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Hermes Cape Cod TGM CD6.910 Automatic Grand Date GMT White Dial Watch
By Hermès
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Hermès Cape Cod TGM CD6.910 Automatic Grand Date GMT is an elegant timepiece that embodies the brand's mastery of craftsmanship and design. This sophisticated watch features a sl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 67630OR.GG.1312OR.01 'Mini' Frosted Rose Gold Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Mini Oak released in the late '90s and in tribute to the women who have shaped the company's history, Audemars Piguet unveils the Royal Oak 'Mini'. The delicate 23mm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Wristwatch Ref 126334. White gold bezel, Full Set, 2020.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Datejust 41, reference 126334, features a very desirable combination of white gold bezel, steel case, jubilee bracelet and black baton dial. A complete set, presented in ex...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Daytona 116503 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2018
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116503
Serial: 67MS8***
Year: 2018
Model: Rolex Daytona Cosmograph
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dia...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Ladies Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 5363106
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Ladies Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 5363106 - Quartz. Stainless steel case ( 26 mm x 33 mm) ; caseback inscription "Tribute to Team Member". Pink dial with R...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5116
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5116 - Manual. 18k white gold case (32mm ). White jubilee dial. Black Rolex band with Rolex white gold tang buckle. Pre-owned with custom box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Tonneau
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tonneau Platinum Silver Dial Men's Watch a masterpiece of elegance. This manual-winding watch features a unique platinum tonneau-shaped case (26.0 x 39.0 mm)...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Wrist Watches
Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Ref. 1310 Stainless Steel Mid Size Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier reference 1310 Classic Panther Wrist watch, 36 X 27 MM Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Calendar window at the 5 positi...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 116234 Black Diamond Dial Stainless Steel 18K White Gold 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116234
Serial: Z075***
Year: 2006
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Original Black Diamon...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 MOP Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel 26mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: R512***
Year: 1988
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dia...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Turn O Graph 116264 White Dial Stainless Steel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116264
Serial: D619***
Year: 2005
Model: Rolex Datejust Turn O Graph
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold
Dial: White Dial
Fa...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Midsize Datejust 68273 Tapestry 18K Yellow Gold Steel Jubilee 31mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 68273
Serial: 6711541
Year: 1981
Model: Rolex Midsize Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: ...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona 116520 White Dial Stainless Steel Box Booklet
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116520
Serial: D089***
Year: 2005
Model: Rolex Daytona
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: White Dial
Face: Sapphire ...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 16803 Blue Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16803
Serial: 8365***
Year: 1984
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Bl...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 178274 Factory MOP Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178274
Serial: D544***
Year: 2005
Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee
Bezel: 18K White Go...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2004
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16610
Serial:F410***
Year: 2004
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Black Dial
Face: Sapphire Crystal
...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 126231 Gray VI & IX diamond Dial 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126231
Serial: R7077***
Year: 2020
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: ...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16570 40mm White Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers 2004
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16570
Serial: F069***
Year: 2004
Model: Rolex Explorer II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: White
Face: Sapphire Crystal...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 White Roman Dial 126300 Stainless Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126300
Serial: 8923C***
Year: 2022
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel
Dial: White with...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver Dial quartz Men's watch
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver Dial quartz Men's watch
All the parts are authentic
Model
Polo
Reference Number
G0A26029
Gender
Men's
Metal
18k ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Blue 126613LB 41mm Ceramic 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2023
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126613LB
Serial: 3V22C***
Year: 2023
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Oyster Band
Bezel: Blue Ceramic ...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Breitling Superocean A17376 44mm Turquoise Blue Dial Stainless Box Paper
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A17376
Year: 2023
Model: Breitling Superocean
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic
Dial: Turquoise Blue
Face: Sapphire Crystal...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
OMEGA Automatic Watch 14k GF Omega Automatic Hammer Bumper 1940s Mens Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Automatic 1940s.
Ref. F6231
14k Yellow Gold Filled Case. (Marked under case cover)
17J Bumper Hammer Automatic Movement.
Condition: Works and keeps time. Excellent ...
Category
1940s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2611 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1975.
1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2611.
Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.
Case is Stain...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Vintage Wrist Watch
Located in LA, CA
Audemars Piquet Watch
A rare vintage Audemars Piquet ladies wristwatch is made of 18k Yellow Gold case, pave dial with white brilliant cut round diamonds. A square gold and baguette...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
PIAGET Vintage 18K Rose Gold 38mm Manual Men's watch
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET Vintage 18K Rose Gold 38mm Manual Men's watch
Model
Vintage Large size
Reference Number
13133
Gender
Men's
Metal
18k rose gold
Case Size
38 mm
Wrist...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Protocole 18K Yellow Gold with Factory Diamonds 20mm Quartz watch
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Protocole 18K Yellow Gold with Factory Diamonds 20mm Quartz watch
Model
Protocole
Reference Number
5355 M601D
Gender
Ladies
Metal
18k yellow gold
Case Si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 26mm Quartz watch
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 26mm Quartz watch
Model
POLO
Reference Number
22005 M 510 D
Gender
Ladies
Metal
18k yellow gold
Case Size
26 mm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
PIAGET Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial manual winding Ladies watch
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial manual winding Ladies watch
Rare Collectible 18K Yellow Gold with Tiger’s Eye Ladies Watch
All the parts are authentic
Model ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
PIAGET Protocole collectible Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sunbirst Dial Men's watch
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET Protocole collectible Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sunbirst Dial Men's watch
All the parts are authentic
Model
Protocole
Reference Number
9154
Gender
M...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
PIAGET collectible Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Quartz Men's watch
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET collectible Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Quartz watch
All the parts are authentic
Model
Vintage
Reference Number
191546C7
Gender
Men's
Metal
18...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 116231 36mm Rose Pink Dial 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116231
Serial: D128***
Year: 2005
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Fluted
Dial:...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies 18K Yellow Gold 67198 Blue Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 67198
Serial: 8772***
Year: 1985
Model: Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Custo...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Glycine Incursore 3867 46MM 3867 Day Date Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
By Glycine
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Glycine
Gender: Men
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 46.00 mm
Weight: 135.60 grams
One men's stainless steel Swiss-made watch with original box and papers. The metal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch B&P 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Three-year warranty coverage
* 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Watch 126508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Steel White Index Dial Jubilee Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Baume & Mercier Capeland 39MM 65417 Day Date Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Baume & Mercier
Gender: Men
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 39.00 mm
Weight: 80.84 grams
One men's stainless steel BAUME & MERCIER Swiss-made watch. The metal was t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
New Rolex Datejust 41mm 126300 Steel Rhodium Dial Automatic Jubilee Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5 year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
New Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Jubilee Watch 126300 B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Breitling Superocean Heritage Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch 44mm AB0162
By Breitling
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Breitling Superocean Chronometer is a striking example of modern watchmaking precision. Measuring 44mm in diameter, its robust stainless steel case is paired with a sophisticated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Precision Ladies Wrist watch, 15 M.M. Diameter 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold Case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Matt White Dial with raised Gold markers, or...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Watch. Omega Constellation Chronometer Quartz 1431 Date Wristwatch.
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Omega Constellation Chronometer 1431
Ref 1392-084
DAY Dial form the 1990s Rectangle
Condition: Great condition for the age. Excellent Condition. New Battery installed.
Det...
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 2484J 32mm Disco Volante Calatrava Watch, Circa 1957
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Patek Philippe 2484J "Disco Violante" (Flying saucer) Vintage Calatrava watch is made in 18K yellow gold with a stepped fluted case, turned down lugs.
The dial is silvered, rai...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 116610LN Black Ceramic 40mm Stainless Steel Box Paper 2018
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610LN
Serial: 8986C***
Year: 2018
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black Ceramic
Dial: Black
Face: S...
Category
2010s 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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