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Alexis NY 18K Sterling Diamond Ruby Enamel Snake Wrap Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Alexis NY 18K and sterling diamond ruby white enamel snake wrap bracelet watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Alexis NY Light Blue White Enamel Five Row Watch Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Light Blue & White Enamel Five Row Watch Wrap Bracelet The body is made of sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel

BVLGARI Rettangolo 18K White Gold Diamond Rails
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
: Automatic Complications: Date - Case Size: 45MM - Dial: White - Case Material: 18K White Gold, Diamond Rails
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Longines Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, 1955
By Longines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
pattern. Twenty-eight round diamonds adorn the dial. The watch has double white gold hours and double
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940 s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Markers / Silver Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Diamond Bracelet / 5 7/8 Inches or 15cm WARRANTY: 18
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage 2.16 Carat Diamond, Platinum and 18k White Gold Ladies Watch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.16 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Datejust Diamond Watch is simply stunning and will get you noticed everywhere you go
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Gerber Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
diamonds adorn the bezel, totaling 0.34 carats, adding subtle sparkle and sophistication. The 14K white
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.64 cts, 10 onyx 7.48 cts case dial and bracelet set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Ellipse Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Ellipse Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 x 22 M.M. 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case set with
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds White Gold Diamond Set 4527/1
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold diamond-set timepiece by Chopard from their Happy Diamonds collection. Featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 8706D2 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond bezel Dial: Black Onyx dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond hour markers
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 9151 Blue Lapis Dial Watch in 18K White Gold, 1970s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
on a white gold mesh bracelet from the 1970s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Watch in 18K Gold with Diamond Dial, 1970s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
powered by a manual wind movement and paired with its original integrated 18K white gold bracelet. The
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse Diamond Blue Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
factory diamond-set bezel that adds subtle brilliance. The integrated white gold bracelet and manual
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Baignoire W15133L2 18K white Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Baignoire 1955 Ladies Watch. 22mm by 30mm 18k white gold case with factory diamond bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tortue de Cartier WA504351 Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tortue de Cartier WA504351 Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 141907 PRIMARY DETAILS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

HARRY WINSTON Premier 18K White Gold Diamond
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Material: 18K White Gold - Bracelet Material: 18K White Gold, White Rubber - Approximate Year of Production
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas Diamond 27mm 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch – White Dial Timeless elegance meets
Category

1990s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Ladies Constellation Manhattan Bracelet Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. OMEGA Ladies Constellation Manhattan Bracelet Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel & Factory Set Diamonds
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation 18K White Gold Black Dial Ladies Watch 123.55.31.20.51.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
(Band Material is White Gold) Band Material: White Gold Case Material: White Gold Watch Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Daytona White Gold Black Diamond Dial 116509
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Cosmograph Daytona in white gold from Rolex, featuring a black diamond set dial with
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex 116718LN GMT-Master II 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Diamond pave dial with black hands and luminescent hour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch 4972G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Gondolo White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch 4972G - Quartz movement
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone in this rare ruby and diamond bracelet watch in gold. Date: 1964 Origin: London, England
Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize 18k White Gold Diamond Watch WE9006Z3 3004
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize 18k White Gold & Diamond Watch WE9006Z3 3004 - Automatic winding. 18k
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

BVLGARI Rettangolo 18K White Gold Diamond Rails
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
: Automatic Complications: Date - Case Size: 45MM - Dial: White - Case Material: 18K White Gold, Diamond Rails
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Day Date 18239 President 18K White Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18239 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold fluted bezel. Silver dial
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage  Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Polo 15661 Onyx Dial Watch in 18K White Gold, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Piaget Polo reference 15661 from the 1980s with a 34mm 18k white gold case and a stunning
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton 14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Link Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Platinum Case & 14k White Gold Bracelet Case Overall Height: 39.8mm (1.5") (measuring from both ends of
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Black Diamond Dial Watch 116234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Black Dial Pattern: Sunburst Display: Analog Indices: Diamond Markers Band Details Band Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Bulgari Rare Serpenti Watch 18k Gold White Enamel Gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a coiled serpent, this Bulgari Serpenti watch is made from 18k gold, with each segment
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Piaget 9200 Pave Dial Onyx Bezel Watch in 18K White Gold, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Piaget reference 9200 manual wind in 18k white gold featuring a striking factory diamond
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Baume Mercier Geneve 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K yellow gold Diamond Baume & Mercier womens watch. Designed with a triple gold rope
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date White Gold Diamond Dial 18039
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut diamonds, complemented by a fixed white gold fluted bezel. Fitted
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Encausse Krasker Pave Buckle Cover Fluted Bracelet-watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Enhance your collection with this elegant watch crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a rectangular
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Jubilee Diamond Dial Steel White Gold Ladies Watch Ref. 79174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Automatic Stone: Diamond hour markers Material: Stainless Steel & 18k White Gold Size: 6" Weight: 50.6 Grams
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31MM 18K Rose Gold Steel White Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 178271
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Resistance: 100 m (10 ATM) Bezel Type: Fluted, Fixed Bezel Color: Rose Gold Dial Details Color: White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster White Gold Diamond Set 29mm 80359
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold Datejust Pearlmaster by Rolex reference 80359. A striking ladies watch distinguished
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pasha de Cartier WJ120251 Men s Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: Diamond Case Material: 18 Karat White Gold Case Width (mm):: 42 Crystal: Sapphire Water Resistant Depth (m
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Piaget 18k White Gold Onyx Pave Dial Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Piaget Ref. 9553 D2 Ladies' wristwatch is an exquisite timepiece crafted from 18k white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Silver Diamond Dial Bezel Steel Gold Jubilee Watch 126284RBR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 in Oystersteel and white gold features a silver, diamond-set dial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Sport 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel 21mm
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Materia: 18K White Gold Case Width 21mm Case Shape: Square Bracelet Material: 18K White Gold Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Polo 18 Karat Diamond Pave Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k white gold diamond-paved link bracelet adds an additional layer of opulence and refinement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier HPI00762 Panthere Divine Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier HPI00762 Panthere Divine Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch This stunning Cartier Panthere
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 31 18K White Gold Steel Purple Diamond Dial Watch 178274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Gemmed Sapphire Crystal 💎 Bezel Bezel Type: Fixed, Fluted, Diamond, Gem-Set Bezel Color: Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel White MOP Diamond Dial Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Fluted Color: Gold Band: Material: Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold Color: Gold, Steel Type: Bracelet Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Vintage Omega Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hand Engraved Covered Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
hand made 18k Diamond gold brascelet This Vinatge watch has intricate scroll hand Engraving patterns
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega De Ville Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 48 Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive women's watch by Omega. 18k yellow gold and diamonds. Beautiful Omega De Ville ladies
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 116659SABR Submariner 18 Karat Sapphire Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 116659SABR Serial: Scrambled Serial Case Material 18k White Gold with Diamonds Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9706G2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Opal Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Mother of Pearl, Opal dial with white gold hands and Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Polo Diamond 18K Gold M 501D Quartz Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Set White Dial Polo Quartz Wristwatch Key Features Brand & Model
Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Lady s White Gold And Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
diamond bezel, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, white gold bracelet, mechanical movement.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas Lady 36mm 18K Rose Gold Diamond Watch Z1301.11.31E20C71E
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
material: Rose gold Bracelet material: Leather Year of production: 2012 Condition: New Stamped: Tiffany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Diamond Bronze Dial Automatic Watch 178344
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Diamond Markers, Roman Numerals Features: Date Indicator Bezel: Type: Diamond, Fixed Color: White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Diamond Bracelet White Gold Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond bracelet white gold watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 169 vintage versions or 47 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of diamond bracelet white gold watches made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Piaget and Rolex produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of diamond bracelet white gold watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Diamond Bracelet White Gold Watches?

On average, diamond bracelet white gold watches at 1stDibs sell for $11,250, while they’re typically $880 on the low end and $295,000 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.