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Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster White Gold and Diamond Watch 80319
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster White Gold & Diamond Watch 80319 - Automatic winding. 18k white gold case
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Roma Diamond Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Roma Diamond Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K White gold with pave set
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Hamilton Fashion Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 16mm 14k white gold oval shaped case, round
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold and Diamonds Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Americaine Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch, 35 X 19 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 piece
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gubelin Ladies Vintage White Gold and Diamond Dress Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Dallas, TX
Gubelin Ladies Vintage White Gold & Diamond Dress Watch - Manual winding. 18K white gold ( 15.5 mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique 4.35 Carat Diamond Ladies French Watch in White Gold and Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond cocktail watch has been crafted in platinum and 18k white gold. This ladies
Category

Vintage 1920s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Rolex 6621 Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yellow Gold , Smooth Bezel Dial-White Diamond Dial Bracelet-18k Yellow Gold , mesh bracelet Crystal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau Two-Tone Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
case with white and yellow diamonds Dial: yellow gold diamond encrusted dial with gold hands Band: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Pasha Diamond Ladies Watch 2813
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
beauty of this ladies watch, begins with the 32mm case made from 18K White Gold, which provides the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex 81209 Datejust 18k White Gold Masterpiece Meteorite Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crystal Bezel: 18k white gold smooth bezel Dial: Meteorite dial with white gold hands and Diamond hour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Imperiale Diamond Pave Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Chopard Model: Imperiale Case Material: 18k white gold Case Diameter: 26mm (without crown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tissot Ladies Vintage Platinum 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Tissot
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
protective crystal, push/pull crown Band: 14k white gold link bracelet with fold over clasp, will fit 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Baignoire 18K White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 3065
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The inner side of the band has visible wear signs. The watch shows minor signs of wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Ladies Watch Sapphire Diamond White Gold 18 Karrat Platinum Case
Located in Vannes, FR
piece. This ladies' watch is also set with pavé diamonds, giving it a remarkable sparkle and brilliance
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ladies Watch Sapphire Diamond White Gold 18 Karrat Platinum Case
Located in Vannes, FR
piece. This ladies' watch is also set with pavé diamonds, giving it a remarkable sparkle and brilliance
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ladies Watch Sapphire Diamond White Gold 18 Karrat Platinum Case
Located in Vannes, FR
piece. This ladies' watch is also set with pavé diamonds, giving it a remarkable sparkle and brilliance
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rolex Datejust 69179 18K White Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69179 ladies Watch. 26mm 18k White gold case. 18K White Gold fluted bezel. Blue
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Omega White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set Ladies Vintage Manual Wind Watch 8082
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Ladies Vintage Wristwatch, silver dial with applied index batons, a fixed 18k
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Hamilton Platinum and White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch is a testament to elegance. This stunning timepiece is adorned with
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
elegant diamond watch containing 6 carats in diamonds set in 14k white gold. Made by Hamilton which is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Ronde Louis 29mm 18K White Gold Diamond White Dial Ladies Watch 2887
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Gold Case Color: White Case Finish: Polished Case Shape: Round Case Size: 29 mm Case Thickness: 7 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Ronde Louis 29mm 18K White Gold Diamond White Dial Ladies Watch 2887
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: White Indices: Roman Numerals Case & Bezel Case Material: White Gold Case Color: White Case Size: 29 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Concord 29-62-266 Les Palais Ladies Wristwatch
By Concord Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bezel: Round brilliant diamond bezel Dial: Mother of pearl diamond dial Bracelet: 14k yellow gold
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

French Ladies Eviana White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Eviana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies watch Eviana. Rond 18 carat white gold case.. Set with 16 brilliant-cut diamonds - total
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Pearlmaster Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Rolex 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ladies Pearlmaster watch, 30mm. With white mother of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 18K White Gold Malachite Dial Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This oval watch case is adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds and features a malachite dial signed by
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Garavelli Diamond Ladies Watch
By Garavelli
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with two Heart-shaped diamonds weighing a total of 0.80 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chopard Casmir White Gold Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Lucerne, CH
This lovely ladies wrist watch "Casmir" with safety clasp is made by Swiss Jeweller Chopard and is
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

1950s Vintage 5.72 Carat Diamond and Yellow Rose and White Gold Ladies Watch
By Eterna
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage ladies vintage gold and diamond watch has been crafted in 14k white, rose and yellow gold. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Bvlgari Astrale Gemed Diamond 18K White Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 101338
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Size: 36 mm Case Thickness: 7 mm Caseback: Screwback Dial Color: White Display: Analog Indices: No Hour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch, circa 1930s. The marquise dial is framed in round
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Silver Roman Diamond Dial Hand Wind Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
closes with a tang buckle. The band of this watch has aftermarket band but original white gold buckle
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1960 s Rolex Vintage Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K White Gold Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's ROLEX Vintage Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K White Gold & Diamonds Classic Vintage Design
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Bucherer Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Ladies Bucherer Wrist Watch, this elegant dress watch is set in a rectangular 2 piece
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Possession 7 Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
18kt rose gold case with a white satin (interchangeable) strap. Rotating 18 karat rose gold bezel
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graff Ladies white gold Diamond Graffstar Wristwatch
By Graff
Located in Miami, FL
white gold. Limited edition number 3 out of 300, the Graffstar collection is inspired by a perfectly cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960 s Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rado Anatom 18k White Gold Silver Dial Diamonds Quartz Ladies Watch R91168718
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
-Hour Dial, Diamond Markers Bezel Type: Fixed Bezel Color: Silver Case Material: White Gold Case Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Art Deco 18kt, White Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Art Deco 18kt. white gold ladies wristwatch with diamonds. Fully hallmarked case 18kt white
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 31 18K White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 68279G
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-Winding Swiss Made Swiss Movement Case & Dial Case Shape: Round Case Material: White Gold Case Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe 5069G Aquanaut White Gold Automatic Ladies Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Diamond Pave White Gold Dial: Black Textured Dial with Arabic Numerals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Roadster 18k White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch WE500260
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Width: 14 mm Lug Width: 16 mm Case Material: White Gold Case Color: White Gold Watch Shape: Tonneau
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Corum Ladies "Golden Bridge" White Gold Watch
By Corum
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum Ladies " Golden Bridge" White Gold Watch - Manual winding. 18K White gold with diamond bezel
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Piaget Tiffany Co. White Gold Diamond Jadeit and Emerald Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget For Tiffany & Company Ladies Bracelet Watch, 24 M.M. 2 Piece 18k White Gold case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14k White Gold & Diamond Watch - Manual winding. 14k white gold case with
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Black Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Color: White Gold Band Color: Steel Band Material: Stainless Steel Closure: Fold-Over Clasp Band Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Audemars Piguet Diamond, MOP White Gold Royal Oak Ladies Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white gold, has a 25mm white mother-of-pearl dial with diamond hours markers and a date. Bezel is set
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Pasha 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch Automatic Ladies Watch 2398
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Cartier Pasha Band Color Gold Dial Color Silver Case Color White Display
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Rolex President 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch 179159
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Rolex President 18k White Gold Diamond Watch 179159 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Tortue XL White Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch HP100502
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tortue XL White Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch HP100502 - Manual winding . 18K White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini Ladies 18k White Gold Diamond Watch 6621/9
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Ladies 18k White Gold Diamond Watch 6621/9 - Quartz. 18k white gold case (26mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget Polo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 8296 C with Box
By Piaget
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Piaget Polo 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 8296 C. This stunning
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Libre Noeud 18K White Gold Silver Dial Diamonds Ladies Watch 3080
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Material: White Gold Case Color: White Gold 🧭 Dial & Display Dial Color: Silver Dial Pattern: Sunburst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Chopard Ladies Diamond Tank White Gold Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chopard ladies vintage diamond tank white gold wristwatch, circa 1970s. The Chopard Ladies Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moussaieff 18 Karat Gold Ladies Necklace Pendant Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
By Moussaieff
Located in Braintree, GB
Moussaieff 18k gold ladies necklace pendant watch with diamonds and rubies. Made in Israel
Category

Early 2000s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Ladies White Gold Watch With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of ladies white gold watch with diamonds available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our selection of items includes 31 vintage examples as well as 7 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of ladies white gold watch with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Piaget, Omega and Blancpain produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and emerald cut ladies white gold watch with diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of ladies white gold watch with diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Ladies White Gold Watch With Diamonds?

Prices for ladies white gold watch with diamonds start at $1,200 and top out at $19,583 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,075.

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.

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