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1970s Vintage Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Tissot Automatic Seastar
By Tissot
Located in Carlisle, GB
1970’s Vintage Gold Plated Tissot Automatic Seastar This beautiful 36mm vintage self winding
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Eterna Matic Sevenday Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Eterna Matic
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage 18K gold Eterna Matic Sevenday automatic wrist watch, dating from the 1970s. It has its
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rado NCC 444 Gold Plated Automatic Women s Wristwatch (558.3018.2)
By RADO
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Model #558.3018.2. Automatic movement #2651 ETA. Weight: 46.0 grams. Includes Rado box (vintage box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rubina 14 Karat Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Black Crocodile Band
By Wittnauer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rubina 14k yellow gold watch with a round face and an automatic movement. The watch is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swazi Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1960s Gold-Plated and Stainless Steel Back 25Jewels Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage pre-owned automatic watch is in good working condition and it is running
Category

Vintage 1960s German Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Jules Jurgenson 14 Karat Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Crocodile Band
By Jules Jugensen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jules Jurgenson 14k yellow gold watch with a round face and an automatic movement. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Swazi Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Women s Automatic Octogon Santos Two-Tone Vintage Burgundy
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cartier Women's Automatic Octogon Santos Two-Tone Vintage Burgundy Serial #0907558532 Round
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Girard-Perregaux Ref. 2584, Vintage 1945 XXL Automatic Chronograph, No. 264
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Woodway, TX
, Vintage 1945 XXL Automatic Chronograph, No. 264 Dial: black, rose gold Arabic numerals Hands: rose gold
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Vintage Gold filled Automatic Presentation Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Automatic, self winding movement, Original Excellent Mint Silver Satin Dial with Raised Gold markers, Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14K Gold Men s Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A classic Omega Seamaster De Ville watch. This exquisite timepiece is crafted in 14k gold
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Yellow Gold Automatic Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Yellow Gold Automatic Mens Watch - Automatic. 18K Yellow gold case
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Automatic 14k Yellow Gold Men s Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Omega Automatic 14k Yellow Gold Men's Dress Watch - Automatic winding. 14k yellow gold
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Men s Watch White Dial
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Omega 18K Gold Men's Watch Model 7663654 Serial: 7763596 This vintage omega watch is set
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Breitling Chronomat B13050.1 Automatic Stainless Steel 18K Gold Watch
By Breitling
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Breitling Chronomat B13050.1 Automatic Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Watch Leather Strap
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Men s 14K Gold Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This signature Omega timepiece features a 34mm watch face crafted in 14k gold, showcasing a
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Vacheron Constaintin 18k Gold Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 7397
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Style: Classic Model: Vacheron Constaintin Vintage: Yes Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Dial Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pasha 18K Yellow Gold 38mm Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch. First edition with heavy link
Category

20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage Rose Gold Automatic Movement with Linen Dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Omega Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k Rose Gold 3 piece case with scrolled down lugs. original
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Men s Automatic Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Automatic Watch - Automatic winding. 18K Yellow
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Seamaster Men s Watch 14k Gold Filled Black Dial Automatic
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Omega Seamaster Watch 14K Gold Filled Omega Watch Black Dial 35mm case Black leather
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Men s Cartier Galbee 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 18k yellow gold. This classy watch features a Swiss-made, automatic self-winding movement that is
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ulysse Nardin 14k Yellow Gold Saddle Leather Automatic Mens Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Vintage Ulysse Nardin 34 mm 14k Yellow Gold Saddle Leather Automatic Men's Watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Jumbo Vintage Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Omega Seamaster Deville Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. X 9 M.M thick 14k Yellow Gold filled 3
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970 s, "Mint"
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's Description / Condition: All
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Gubelin Automatic Triple Calendar Moon Phase Wrist Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage wrist watch by Gubelin features a 37mm round shape case that's crafted in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Linen dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Seamaster De Ville Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 Piece Water
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Piaget Polo 91321-K51 Automatic Watch with Original Pouch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget Polo 18k yellow gold unisex wristwatch, reference 9131 K51, with automatic movement
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Longines Admiral 5 Star 18k Yellow Gold 35mm Automatic Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Longines Movement: Mechanical - Automatic-Winding - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget Automatic 18k Gold 32mm Cushion Texture Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) Watchmaker: Piaget Movement: Automatic - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid 18k White Gold Case Width: 32mm (not
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Piaget Automatic 18k Gold 32mm Cushion Texture Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) Watchmaker: Piaget Movement: Automatic - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid 18k White Gold Case Width: 32mm (not
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Oyster case with Yellow Gold Zephyre Bezel and Gold Crown. Caliber 1030, Automatic, self winding movement
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Omega Seamaster Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Midsize Watch Mint
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Omega Seamaster N/A is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by an automatic
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Corum 18k Yellow Gold Mechanical Automatic 34mm Wrist Watch Ref. 36260
By Corum
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 38.8 Grams (Case, Movement, and Strap) Condition: A vintage wrist watch in excellent overall condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1962 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bell and Ross Vintage 126 Automatic Chronograph 18k White Gold 39mm Watch
By Bell Ross
Located in Cape May, NJ
Pre-owned 18k White Gold Bell & Ross Vintage Model 126 kept in excellent gently worn estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate Rotor Automatic Watch Rose Logo
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a RARE, vintage Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate, rotor self-winding crafted in solid 18k
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1970 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Date Men s Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 1500
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Vintage Date Men's Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 1500 - Automatic winding
Category

20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Ref. 14748-SC-61 Cal 552 Gold Plated Men s Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A classic wristwatch by Omega featuring a refined design. The watch showcases a gold-plated case
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Rolex Datejust 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Vintage Rolex Datejust 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 1601. Minor
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

International Watch Company Automatic Gents Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold watch from the designer IWC. The watch features gold hour
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Vintage Automatic Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: mechanical Function: hours, minutes Case: round 32mm 18k yellow gold case with fixed
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster 34mm Gold Steel Silver Dial Men Automatic Watch 2577-10
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Omega Seamaster Vintage Stainless Steel 18k Gold Gilled (80 Microns) 34 mm Silver Dial
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day Date Vintage Champagne on Black 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(automatic) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, day & date dial and has
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

1972 Omega "C" Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1972 OMEGA "C" CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date - Stainless Steel
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Date 26mm White Gold Steel White Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1981. No original box and papers.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rolex Day-Date Automatic White Gold Vintage 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 18k white gold 36mm Day-Date men's wristwatch, by Rolex. The time is elegantly displayed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Omega Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Omega Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 33mm case, sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Automatic Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold Omega automatic wristwatch. The watch features all its original
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Vintage Automatic Yellow Gold Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Longines
Located in London, GB
: This Longines vintage watch measures a 30mm diameter case fully made in 18kt yellow gold. It is
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Calendar Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Constellation Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 34mm Omega Seamaster 17j Bumper Automatic Wrist Watch Ref. 2577 Cal. 351
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Adjustable and will fit up to a 8.25 inch wrist. Condition: Vintage Omega wrist watch in excellent overall
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Automatic Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold vintage gentlemen's automatic Omega. The round dial is signed Omega
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Automatic Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold vintage gentlemen's automatic Omega. The round dial is signed Omega
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Longines 2310SW 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic Dress Watch 1950s Swiss NA114
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Longines 2310SW automatic dress watch, c.1957, in excellent
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage, 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a silver dial, gold hour hands, 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Piaget Vintage Gold Bark Finish Nephrite Jade Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Vintage Gents Dress Wristwatch, nephrite jade dial with roman
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Automatic Watch Gold Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the automatic watch gold vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Gold Plate. You can easily find a 162 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect automatic watch gold vintage 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic automatic watch gold vintage over the years, but those made by Rolex, Omega and Piaget are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An automatic watch gold vintage can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for an automatic watch gold vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Automatic Watch Gold Vintage?

On average, an automatic watch gold vintage at 1stDibs sells for $3,794, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.