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Vintage 2000 Tabbah Swiss Made Watch Personal Quarta Gold 18K
By Tabbah
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
: Yellow gold Case Size: 39 mm diameter, 10.5 mm thickness Bezel Type: Fixed, gold-colored Dial Color
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
. Rolex Movement Ref. 9127. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 18k 750 Yellow gold Brand
Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 8648 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
. Rolex Movement Ref. 8648. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 18k 750 Yellow gold Brand
Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. Straps are made of genuine
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeCoultre 18k Gold 33mm 1950s Mens Manual Hand Wind Art Deco Dress Watch RA649B
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and unique vintage classic, LeCoultre 18k gold men's manual wind art deco dress watch, dubbed
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Trinity Dial 23mm Must de 18K Gold on Silver Quartz Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Yellow Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Case Cartier Stamped & Hallmarked Reference 590005 Vintage Watch
Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
insert, an original black leather strap with an original 18k yellow gold pin buckle, plastic glass
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Ultra Slim 18k Gold 34mm Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1970s Vintage NA130
By Zodiac
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Men's Zodiac manual wind ultra slim dress watch, c.1970s, in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Rectangular Cushion 18K Yellow Gold 1950s, Ref. 2492
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, BE
creamy dial to its 18K Yellow Gold Rectangular Case, every element of this watch is designed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Quartz Watch Red Leather Strap
By Gérald Genta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Quartz Watch Red Leather Strap Very rare and exclusive collectors watch
Category

20th Century Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Golden Ellipse Watch Ref. 3986J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Golden Ellipse Watch Ref. 3986J - Manual winding. Ellipse. Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

V Rare 18K Gold Baume Mercier Geneve Baumatic 30 jewels ref 35048 Watch w Date
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
it has a great presence on a wrist Crafted in 18K solid yellow gold, it’s bearing stamps on inside
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage RolexCellini 70s 18K Yellow Gold Tank Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm Ca
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini manual wind tank in 18K yellow gold with a champagne dial from the
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari BB26 SLG Gold Dial Black Leather Strap Watch Unisex Bvlgari Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
: Quartz ✔ Case Material: Stainless Steel/18K gold ✔ Bracelet Material: Italian Leather ✔ Dial Size: 26mm ✔
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels 1980s Manual Wind Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Diam
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Van Cleef Arpels in 18K yellow gold manual wind and diamond bezel with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hermes Cape Cod Joaillier 18k Rose Gold Diamond Cream Dial Watch W054710WW00
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Minor yellow stains on the band. Comes with a chronostore box and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Patek Philippe unisex wristwatch. Square 18 karat yellow gold case 28 x 28 mm (without
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Cartier Gold Pasha Chronograph Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a black alligator leather strap. Signed by Cartier Circa
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

CHAUMET Anneau watch
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
CHAUMET Anneau watch 18k yellow gold ring with diamonds. Condition: very good condition. Movement
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Roadster 18k Yellow Gold Quartz WE500160 2676
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
. Black Cartier leather strap with 18K yellow gold deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Cartier box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Vintage Constellation Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm yellow gold Constellation by Omega. Features a champagne dial, complemented by a
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Precision Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 33mm vintage Rolex Precision in yellow gold. Features a champagne dial with Roman numerals and
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Calendar 25558BA Skeleton Gold Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Houston, TX
: 56.61 grams 18K yellow gold AUDEMARS PIGUET Swiss-made wristwatch with original box. Engraved with "750
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Parentesi 18 Kt Gold Vintage Link Bangle Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning Bulgari Parentesi Vintage Diamond Bangle Watch. Iconic vintage Bulgari Parentesi 18 carat
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zenith Chronograph 18ct Cal 156.17
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in London, GB
yellow gold case that we have measured inclusive of the crown to 38mm x 36mm. Yes of course it shows
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gübelin Cioccolatone Yellow Gold 32mm 2029
By Gubelin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
plexiglass crystal. Presented on a generic brown leather strap with a gold-plated pin buckle, the watch
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Chameleon Precision 8789 Pyramid Hobnail 18k Yellow Gold 1970s
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
, reflecting light subtly for a distinctive, tactile presence on the wrist. Encased in 18k yellow gold, the
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Favre-Leuba Vintage Gold 18K
By Favre Leuba
Located in PARIS, FR
Refined and timeless, this Favre-Leuba watch in yellow gold captivates with its delicate lines and
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18kt Gold Tissot Manual Winding Chronograph Watch, Cal. Lemania 27.41 H
By Tissot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Tissot Chronograph manual winding Wrist Watch ,Cal. Lemania 27.41 H
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold bezel.. New French tan leather band. Recently serviced. Toneau shape case. Length: 34mm
Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BOUCHERON - Reflet Solis 1990 Watch Set in Gold and Leather with 5 Straps
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
model, circa 1990. 26 mm case in 18k yellow gold, with 5 original interchangeable leather straps (black
Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Rolex Vintage Precision Chameleon Yellow Gold 8788
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Precision Chameleon wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Complications Chronograph Yellow Gold Hand Wind Watch 5070J-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
a Black Leather Strap, Fixed 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Black Dial with Gold-Tone Hands and Arabic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling K13356 Chronomat Evolution 44mm White Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: White With Gold Color Sub Dials Face: Sapphire Crystal
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage Datejust Yellow Gold Red 6104
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 36mm vintage Datejust in yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with the date display at 3
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage IWC Watch, c.1950s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This beautiful IWC watch dates to the 1950s. The 18 carat yellow gold case sits at 37mm with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company Manual Gents 18ct yellow gold on a leather brown strap 33mm vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Poiray Ma Premiere Steel Gold watch new strap
By Poiray
Located in PARIS, FR
Poiray watch, Ma Première model, in steel and yellow gold, quartz mechanism, silver background with
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece 18k Solid Gold Automatic BIG DATE Wristwatch 40mm
By Maurice Lacroix
Located in Richmond, CA
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece gent's wristwatch in solid 18k yellow gold. This fine Swiss timepiece
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Braintree, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch. Made in Circa 1950 - 1960s. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
precision. Its solid 18K yellow gold case exudes luxury, while the leather strap paired with the original
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1990s Cartier Gold Pasha Chronograph Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds set on the bezel, crowns, and
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990 s Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
watch is meticulously crafted from lustrous 18-karat yellow gold, adding a touch of opulence to your
Category

20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 1601 Champagne Pie Pan Doorstop Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Pie Pan 'Doorstop' Dial
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

90 s Rare Piaget 7148 Lapislazzuli Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare Piaget watch Ref. 7148 Very rare lapislazzuli dial 18 KT Yellow gold case Quartz movement
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1971 Rolex King Midas 1st Generation Yellow Gold Ref. 9630
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
champagne dial signed “Midas.” Crafted entirely from solid yellow gold, the watch remains in excellent
Category

Antique 1670s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Quartz 80s White Roman Numeral Dial
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Cartier Tank Louis quartz in 18K yellow gold with a white Roman numeral dial and
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Robin Rotenier Yellow Gold Sapphire Bezel Wristwatch
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Limited Edition Robin Rotenier Quartz wristwatch in 18k yellow gold. Quartz movement. 42 1.7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum US Twenty Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Men s Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Corum 18k yellow gold US Twenty dollar 1904 coin watch. Inside of this timepiece holds a fully
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dedication to detail and elegance. Housed in a strong 18k yellow gold case. It carries both design pedigree
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Etienne Aigner Ladies Wristwatch – 18ct Yellow Gold Case, Quartz Movement
Located in London, GB
A refined and elegant ladies’ watch from Etienne Aigner, featuring a 18ct yellow gold case and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 32mm Yellow Gold Cellini Wristwatch with UAE Emblem Dial 4112
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement and a generic brown leather strap set with a yellow gold plated pin buckle. This piece is in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Rare Vintage Top Hat Yellow Gold 5045BA
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
elegant timepiece features a manually wind movement encased in an 18k yellow gold square case. The silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

90 s Rare Piaget 9057 Tiger Eye Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare Piaget Tank watch Ref. 9057 Very rare tiger eye dial 18 KT Yellow gold case Manual wind
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Kutchinksy Diamond Love Watch
By Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Paul Kutchinsky wristwatch crafted in 18ct yellow gold. The watch features a triple
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2452J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
). Made in 18K yellow gold. Accompanied with the original Patek Philippe leather strap, buckle, leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond "H" Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant lady's 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch from the "H" collection by Chopard. It
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 18k yellow gold wrist watch leather you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 72 antique edition and 39 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of 18k yellow gold wrist watch leather among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of 18k yellow gold wrist watch leather — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Patek Philippe and Rolex each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of 18k yellow gold wrist watch leather can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of 18k yellow gold wrist watch leather, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Leather?

Prices for a piece of 18k yellow gold wrist watch leather can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $825 and can go as high as $44,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,250.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.