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Which designer makes the best watches?
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Which designer makes the best watches is largely subjective. However, some designers have become widely known for their innovative creations. One such designer is the late Gérald Genta, the visionary responsible for some of the most iconic watches in the world, including the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus, the Omega Constellation "Golden Bridge," the IWC Ingenieur and the Bulgari Bulgari. Among contemporary designers, Carlo Crocco of Hublot and Jacob Arabo of Jacob
Co. are often lauded for their timepieces. Many founders of luxury watch brands were also highly skilled designers. Some examples include Antoni Patek and Adrien Philippe of Patek Philippe, Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet of Audemars Piguet, Abraham-Louis Breguet of Breguet, Louis-François Cartier of Cartier and Giovanni Panerai of Panerai. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of watches.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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Louis Duchene
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain
Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches
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Rose Gold
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
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1973 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Chocolate Bronze Dial - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
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CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold
Factory Diamond Watch
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
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White Gold
1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled
Stainless St
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
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