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Rolex Rose Gold Italian Day-Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A rare reference, the earliest for the celebrated Day-Date, offered in rose gold with an Italian day wheel. This is an exceedingly rare combination, as this already uncommon model is...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Longines Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
Longines 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, circa 1950s.
Signed Longines, no. 5967 46 7
The nickel plated movement jewelled to the centre with gold alloy balance, numbered ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
PIAGET Yellow Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget wristwatch within a twenty dollar gold coin.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Manual Wristwatch Ref 6512
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied hour markers, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed 18k yelllow gold smooth bezel, a b...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Shock Resisting Steel Silver Dial 2727 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Shock Resisting Vintage Gents Wristwatch, white dial with applied hour markers and applied arabic numbers at 2,4,6,8 and 10, a fixed stainless steel smooth bezel, a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k yellow gold coin edge bezel, a very rare origi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Universal Vintage Rose Gold Silver Dial Tri-Compax Calendar Chronograph 12284
By Universal
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Tri-Compax Calendar Chronograph Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied arabic numbers and hour markers, month aperture at 2 0'clock, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'cl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Blancpain Stainless Steel Fifty Fathoms No Radiations Automatic Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4053
Model Number: MW7627
Serial Number: 208***
Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition
Age: 1950's
Case Diameter: 36 mm
Case Size: 36mm
Box And Papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch
Mo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3281
Model: 6050
Serial: 676***
Condition: 8.5 - Good condition
Age: 1951
Case Diameter: 32 mm
Case Size: 32mm
Box and Papers: Box Only
Movement: Automatic
Case: Stainless Ste...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Vintage Stainless Steel Gents 447
By Longines
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1288
Model Number: 447
Serial Number: 558**
Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition
Age: 1952
Case Size: 38mm
Box and Papers: Box Only
Movement: Mechanical Wind
Case Serial Numbe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 1578, circa 1955
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Vacheron Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Wristwatch has a mechanical movement. This watch is rare with its ultra slim case and movement
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual with Factory Diamond Dial Wristwatch Ref 6084
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
collectors prefer, this watch has been left in its unpolished condition. We will polish at no extra charge.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co Lady
s Yellow Gold and Pearl Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Covered Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
This collectable Art Deco luxury Omega watch in solid platinum. The watch face cover is adorned
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ladies Hamilton Wristwatch 7.79ctw Fine Diamond Platinum Case Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent ladies watch was crafted from solid .900 platinum during the early 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Audemars Piguet, Possibly Unique 18k YGold
Lapis Lazuli Wristwatch, C.1955.
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely Rare and possibly unique Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Watch, Circa 1955.
The first
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Date Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CONDITION: high magnification photographs show considerable design details, and this watch is in good
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold "Red" Datejust Ref 6105 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An rare example of the iconic Rolex Datejust. With 1950s watches becoming of increasing interest to
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6305, circa 1950s. This watch
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wind wristwatch Ref 6444, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
With manual wind movement, black dial gilt baton numerals and Rolex crown on a black leather strap, circa 1956s, case diameter approx 32mm
Case n° 153596 Ref 6444
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster manual wind Wristwatch Ref 6082, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE
With manual wind movement silvered dial gold coloured baton numerals, Rolex oyster crown on brown leather strap, circa 1952, case diameter 3...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lady's Hamilton 6.50 Carats Diamond Wristwatch
Built with Hamilton quality and attention to details, this jewel not only tells time but, it also tells the world that the person wear...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vermeil Gold Memovox Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM745
Model Number 2979-911
Serial Number 668****
Condition 8 - Good condition
Gender Gents
Age 1950s
Case Diameter 36 mm
Case Size 36mm
Box
Papers Xupes Presenta...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Vermeil
Vacheron
Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
Made circa 1950. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Yellow Gold Hand Wind Wristwatch + Box Papers
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Good condition, keeping accurate time
Weight: 85.2 Grams
Case Size: 16 mm
Band Length: 6.5 Inches
Hallmark: Vacheron Constantin
Item #: BR-963-051923-07
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jaeger Lecoultre Men Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique watch.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 166448
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies watch Jaeger- LeCoultre.
Rectangular 18 carat white gold case, eagle head hallmark.
Set
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Vintage Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
CONDITION: high magnification photographs show considerable design details, and this watch is in good
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A Ladies, white gold Omega watch "Retro Duo Plan", featuring a two piece circular 18ct white gold
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Deville Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Women watch Omega Deville.
Square case in 18 carat white gold, set with 32 round brilliant cut
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Feminine and elegant lady's watch/bracelet created by Van Cleef & Arpels in collaboration with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel "Bull
s Eye" Dial l Stylized Wristwatch Ref 4498
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A unique and especially rare dial variation is the highlight of this retro timepiece. The combination of Arabic numbers and the "bull's eye" dial is striking. The case measures 35mm....
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Rose Gold Cal. 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1952
By IWC
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM607
Condition: 9 - Excellent condition
Age: 1952
Case Diameter: 35 mm
Case Size: 35.2mm
Box and Papers: Period 50s IWC box
Movement: Mechanical Wind
Case: 18k Rose Gold
Dial:...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Rose Gold Cal.89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM783
Condition 9 - Excellent condition
Gender Unisex
Age 1950's
Case Diameter 36 mm
Case Size 36mm
Box
Papers Box Only
Movement Mechanical Wind
Case 18k Rose Gol...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Cal.89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1950s
By IWC
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM781
Condition: 9 - Excellent condition
Age: 1950's
Case Diameter: 34 mm
Case Size: 34mm
Box and Papers: Box Only
Movement: Mechanical Wind
Case: 14k Yellow Gold
Dial: White B...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Cal.88 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1951
By IWC
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM782
Condition: 9 - Excellent condition
Age: 1951
Case Diameter: 36 mm
Case Size: 36mm
Box and Papers: Box Only
Movement: Mechanical Wind
Case: 18k Yellow Gold
Dial: Silver Ba...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Danicar Rose Gold Antimagnetic Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE
18Kt rose gold case, signed Danicar Chronographe Suisse, case n. 10, circa 1950
17-jewel antimagnetic manual wind movement, column wheel ch...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glycine White Gold Hollywood Movie Presentation Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Glycine
Located in Chicago, IL
14K White Gold Glycine Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs. 17-Jewel Manual-Wind Movement, Silvered Dial with Raised Markers.
Case measures 1 1/2 Inch in Length and 7/8 inch wide.
A p...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Turn O Graph Thunderbird Bezel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Turn O Graph Reference 6202, 36 MM Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with Yellow Gold Thunderbird Bezel. Original Mint Condition White Waffle Dial with raised Gold marker...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Rare Black Gilt Dial circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An 18k yellow gold Datejust, Ref. 6605, with a rare and very desirable black gilt dial and original teardrop markers. Early examples of rare Datejusts have grown into their own categ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 2525-1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold wristwatch, movement no. 745148, case no. 690870, Ref. 2525-1. Made in 1956.
Silvered dial with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic 12, subs...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch retailed by Hausmann Ref 2584 circa 1958
By Patek Philippe
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold wristwatch, retailed at the esteemed jeweler Hausmann in Rome. This larger-than-normal wristwatch has been guarded in super mint condition. This is an ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Oversized Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold Cartier wristwatch measuring 36mm diameter. Suitable for a lady or a gentleman and offering vintage style for the discerning enthusiast.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Tresor Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES.
Case No.11.164.953, Movement No.13.133.243, Made on August 1953
18Kt rose gold case, manual...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Farwal
s Rose Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Sweep Center Seconds circa 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Farwal's 18k rose gold automatic and antimagnetic wristwatch with silvered guilloche dial, sweep center seconds, signed case, dial and movement. 36mm diameter.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PR...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Rose Gold Custom Saudi King Dial Self Winding Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s very rare 18K rose gold Omega with custom dial featuring a profile of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, also having raised rose gold markers and rose gold hands. Automatic, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Luva Lady
s Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch with Concealed Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 14k yellow gold case with concealed dial. The cover features a twisted rope and swirled motif with diamonds, 20mm diameter. Champagne dial. 14k yellow gold mesh...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron
Constantin Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1950s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. Large 18k yellow gold case with unusual lugs. Silvered dial with gold markers, subsidiary seconds.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 1569 circa 1950s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case, 35mm diameter. Two-tone silvered dial with gold dot indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds.
This is a very nice Patek Philippe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Lady
s Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Ref 2292/2 circa 1950s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case, 15mm x 33mm. Silvered dial with gold baton indexes. Ref. 2292/2, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Movado 18k yellow gold automatic wristwatch, circa 1950s, the silvered dial with gold markers and subsidiary seconds, in a simple and thin 18k yellow gold case, engraved on the back ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Ref 3913 circa 1956
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES
Omega 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with prominent "top hat" shoulders, Ref. 3913, circa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre secon...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1954 Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Silver Baton Dial Fancy Lugs Precision 4891
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Lugs Precision Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied index batons, an 18k yellow gold fixed smooth bezel, a black leather strap with a gold plat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Rolex Rose Gold Cream Dial Automatic Movement Wristwatch 4643
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Perpetual Vintage Gents Wristwatch, cream dial with applied hour markers, small seconds dial at 6 0'clock, an 18k rose gold fixed bark finish bezel, a brown leather ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Flared Case Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 1950s 18k Rose Gold Flared Case Gents Wristwatch 4591, silvered dial with applied index batons, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a brown leather strap (not by Vacheron
Const...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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1959 Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact 1959 watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel. Finding the perfect 1959 watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 1959 watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 1959 watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 213 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and baguette cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1959 watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
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On average, a 1959 watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,719, while they’re typically $121 on the low end and $417,453 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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.
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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.
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