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Wrist Watches For Sale
Cartier Baignoire 1954 18K Yellow Gold W/Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Baignoire 1954 Ladies Watch. 22mm by 30mm 18k Yellow Gold case non bezel. Ivory dial with blue hands and roman numeral hour markers. 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Lime Green Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 35m...
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1630 Quartz Tank Obus, 1990's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier
Model: Cartier Tank Obus 1630
Year: 1990’s
Serial Number: CC6xxxx
Reference: OT2238
Case: 25 x 25 mm 18K Yellow Gold Case. Shows signs of wear with slight polished ...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse White Gold 4830G
Located in London, GB
A white gold Ellipse by Patek Philippe. Features a white mother of pearl dial with diamond set hour markers and Arabic numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12. Fitted with sapphire crystal and a quar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe 1049R Rose Gold Ladies Square Watch Circa 1947
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Patek Philippe 1049R ladies small square strap watch is 18K Rose gold, measuring 24 x 17 mm with a 6"'60 caliber movement #866162 and case #510798. It comes with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Ebel Classic Wave 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel Midsize
By Ebel
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A distinguished Ebel wristwatch crafted in 18k gold and stainless steel.
The round watch features a sleek black dial adorned with gold dot hour marke...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega Vintage Seamaster Cosmic Day Date in Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic wristwatch crafted in stainless steel.
The cushion-shaped watch features a clean, silver dial with bold black square...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chanel J12 H1628 33mm Ladies White Diamond Dial White Ceramic Box Paper
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: H1628
Model: Chanel J12
Case Material: White Ceramic
Band: White Ceramic
Bezel: White Ceramic
Dial: Factory White Diamond Dial
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case ...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies President 69178 Factory Diamond Bezel Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178
Serial: E503***
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Factory Rolex Diamond Bezel...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL Ref 2618 Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2618
Year: 2000 - 2009
Model: Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black
Face: Sapph...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16030 36mm White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16030
Serial: 9029***
Year: 1986
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel Engine-Turned Bezel
Dial: ...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm Silver Pie Pan Dial Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1601
Serial: 2222***
Year: 1969
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 14K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold
Dial: Silv...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16610
Serial: W198***
Year: 1995
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Crysta...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Champagne Tapestry Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel 26mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: L893***
Year: 1989
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
Bezel: 18K Ye...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Ivory Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: L627***
Year: 1989
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel 2007
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16600
Serial: M364***
Year: 2007
Model: Rolex Sea Dweller
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Black Dial
Face: Sapphire...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White MOP Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: S321***
Year: 1993
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Di...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16610
Serial: A542***
Year: 1999
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Cryst...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Coke Bezel Red and Black Stainless Steel 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16710
Serial: A35***
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex GMT Master II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: "Coke" Red and Black
Dial: Black Dial ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233
Serial: L875***
Year: 1989
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Champa...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Wimbledon Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333
Serial: 2K853***
Year: 2019
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18K Gold 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18k Gold Watch with Aftermarket MOP Diamond Dial.
Luxury at its finest.
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Model: President Day-Date
Ref: 1803
Movement: Swiss ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona 116503 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2023
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116503
Serial: 40G4C***
Year: 2023
Model: Rolex Daytona
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Bla...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Cartier Santos Large W2SA0009 Ref 4072 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W2SA0009 Ref 4072
Year: 2021
Model: Cartier Santos
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Silver...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Diamond and Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233
Serial: R884***
Year: 1988
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies President 69178 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178
Serial: E193***
Year: 1990
Model: Rolex Ladies President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Custom ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel 26mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: W394***
Year: 1995
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
D...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Omega Seamaster 300 Co-Axial 234.92.41.21.10.001 Bronze Gold Leather Box Paper
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 234.92.41.21.10.001
Model: Omega Seamaster 300
Case Material: Omega's Exclusive Bronze Gold
Band: Leather
Bezel: Brown
Dial: Brown
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies President 6917 Orange Carnelian Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917
Serial: 7567***
Year: 1983
Model: Rolex Ladies President
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Custom O...
Category
1980s Vintage Wrist Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 214.8.62 Small Seconds Hand Stainless Steel Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 214.8.62
Model: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Leather
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 45...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 9082
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Precision 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 9082 - Manual winding, acrylic crystal. 18k yellow gold case (36mm). Black dial with gold stick markers. Black Rolex band with...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Silver Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Silver Dial Watch 16233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold Oyster bezel (36mm diameter). Sil...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Bvlgari Rettangelo Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brand: Bulgari
Model: Rettangolo
Reference: RT39S
Year: circa 2000
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 21mm (without crown)
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Movement: Quartz
Bracelet/Strap:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Large W25039L6 Two Tone W/Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Large W25039L6 / 1060 Mens Watch. 29mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Grey dial with gold steel hands and gold Roman numeral hour markers. T...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Mother of Pearl Honeycomb dial with Arabic numerals. Black strap band with 18k ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier Paris watch pairs a gold-plated case with a burgundy leather strap, offering timeless elegance and the precision of quartz movement.
Category
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
David Yurman T408-M88 Madison 18K Yellow Gold MOP Dial
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
David Yurman T408-M88 lady's watch. 21mm by 40.7mm lug to lug 18K yellow gold case with smooth 18k yellow gold bezel. Mother of Pearl dial with golden Arabic 12, 6 numeral hour marke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel Watch
Stainless steel case with roman numerals and black baton dial with iconic Cartier logo pattern.
Featuring a date indicator at 4 o’...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Black Swiss Dial 16710 Steel Automatic Watch, 2000
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16710
Year: 2000
Serial number: A3xxxxx
Reference: OT2271
Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polish from previous ; inner case back stamped 16710
Dial: Excellen...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari LVCEA Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
Inspired by modern architecture, the Bvlgari LVCEA watch celebrates radiant femininity with a rose gold case featuring a pink gold, diamond-set bezel. As a first, the delicately skel...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare gem, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.114210 Air King, automatic watch, c.2007, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signe...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Swiss RA443B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, a very charming Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6085 automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Omega Jumbo Subdial Ref 2505 20 Cal 265 38mm Hand Wind 1950s Vintage RA453
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's Omega 2505-20 Jumbo 38mm manual hand wind dress watch, c.1950s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega sig...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Automatic 1970s Vintage RA429B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, c.1974, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gray-silver...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA447
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, all-stainless steel Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master w...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", ref.1014 gold-capped Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1961, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeo...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Vintage RA443
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, a very charming Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6085 automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Automatic 1970s Vintage RA429
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, c.1974, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gray-silv...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Vacheron Constantin Calatrava 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA430
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic elegance, Men's Vacheron & Constantin Calatrava 18k solid gold ultra-thin hand-wind dress watch, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watch...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster 14704-SC61 cal 591 34mm Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA419
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Seamaster automatic, c.1960s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, applied baton index ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Cellini Ref 4103 18k Solid Gold Hand Wind 1970s Swiss Luxury RA420
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Ladies 18k solid gold Rolex Cellini 4103, c.1960s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, Geneve hallm...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens LeCoultre Master Mariner cal 1902/03 38mm Day Date Automatic 1970s NA123
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's LeCoultre Master Mariner day-date automatic, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous LeCoultre signed spec...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA447B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tag Heuer F1 Ladies Watch Diamond Bezel Pink MOP Dial 37mm #20554
By Heuer
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tag Heuer Formula 1 Ladies Watch
Model: WAC1216
Serial: LVMH15199
Quartz movement
37mm stainless steel case with pink mother of pearl Dial and silver markers
Stainless steel diam...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Paris 18Kt Solid Gold Ceinture Ladies Watch circa 1980's Hallmarked
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ceinture Octagon
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALI...
Category
1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Gold Steel Jubilee Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 179173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. 6 inches wrist size. Comes with an original box but no papers.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Two-year warranty coverage
* 14-day return policy with a f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
NEW Rolex Sky-Dweller Jubilee Steel 18K White Gold Blue Dial Watch 336934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Box and papers. Comes with 5 year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 39mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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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