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Michele Jetway Diamond 0.50cttw Ceramic Plated Steel Ladies Watch MWW17B000008
By Michele
Located in New York, NY
diamonds 0.5cttw; Bezel Material Stainless Steel Dial Color White with golden accents Dial Features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Charriol Forever Crystal White MOP Dial Steel Ladies Quartz Watch FE32.102.005
By Charriol
Located in New York, NY
Brand Charriol Department Ladies Style Dress/Formal Model Charriol Forever Band Color Rose Gold and
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget 18kt. Yellow and white Gold Lapis Lazuli ladies wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Braintree, GB
Piaget 18kt. Yellow and white Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Diamond Emerald Vintage Cocktail Watch 926B23
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond Ladies Tank Francaise Quartz Wristwatch Ref WE1020S3
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise 18k White Gold Diamond Watch - Quartz. 18k white gold case ( 25 mm x 30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

CHOPARD red crocodile 18k WHITE GOLD DIMAONDS Watch
By Chopard
Located in Zürich, CH
Chopard ladies watch in 18ct white gold with diamond covered case and mother-of-pearl dial. Bright
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Longines Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Very Unusual Longines Ladies Wrist watch. 18K Yellow Gold and measuring 33 MM in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Mini 3673 18K Rose Gold Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Americaine WJTA0026 Ladies Watch. 15.2mm 18K rose gold case. 18K rose gold stationary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Tradition Automatic Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Ref:W1458 Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 41mm Dial: White
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pearlmaster Datejust automatic wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with 10
Category

1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady s Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is of round shape decorated in star
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Tank Americaine W2603656 Diamond Mid Size Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Americaine W2603656 Ladies Watch. 23mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold bezel with
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 231.25.34.20.55.004
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
: Luxury Vintage: No Year Manufactured: 2010-Now Dial: Color: White Pattern: Mother of Pearl Display
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Steel 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Watch WAF1450.BB0825
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
This TAG Heuer Aquaracer is a beautiful ladies' watch. It has never been worn or used. The bezel is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Unworn Pearlmaster Datejust White Gold MOP Dial 80339 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Unworn 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster Datejust NOS Ladies Wristwatch, white mother
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise 4205/WJTA0024 Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise 4205/WJTA0024 Ladies Watch. 20mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Pink Flower Arabic Diamond Bezel Ladies Steel Watch 116244
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Pink Flower Arabic Diamond Bezel Ladies Steel Watch 116244 - Automatic winding, 31
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Shreve Co. 18Kt. Two Tone Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel from 1920 s
By Shreve Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm X 13mm MOVEMENT
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Nautilus Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nautilus watch with diamond-set bezel. Featuring a white dial, bar chapters and date, this 27mm beauty is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Aqua Terra 18k Rose Gold Steel MOP Dial Ladies Watch 231.25.39.21.55.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Display model. Comes with an original box, pictogram, and diamond certificate card. MSRP: $21800
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Ladies yellow gold Diamond Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 69173 Model: Datejust Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 26mm Crystal
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 79174
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
18k white gold Fluted bezel (26mm diameter). Factory silver Jubilee diamond dial. Stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rado Coupole Classic Steel Ceramic Diamond Dial Ladies Automatic Watch R22862722
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Rado Coupole Classic Steel Ceramic White Diamond Dial Ladies Watch R22862722. This Beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust President 18k Yellow Gold All Factory Diamond 179158 MOP
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
. This classic ladies watch features a solid 18k Yellow gold design with factory diamond bezel, factory
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 79174
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold custom diamond bezel (26mm diameter). Factory
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Van Cleef Arpels Van Cleef Arpels Charms Extraordinaires Lotus Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Ladies' Watch is a beautiful timepiece crafted with exceptional mastery. The 18K white gold case measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Movado Museum Classic Steel MOP Diamond Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 0606998
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Movado Museum Classic Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 0606998. Timepiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Michele Jetway Diamond 0.50 Carat Ceramic-Plated Steel Ladies Watch MWW17B000008
By Michele
Located in New York, NY
gold plated; Factory set diamonds 0.5cttw; Bezel Material Stainless Steel Dial Color White with golden
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Bela PVD Steel MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 0607000
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Pre owned Movado Bela MOP Diamond Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 0607000. The watch has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Steel Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 116244
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Type Fixed Bezel Material White Gold Dial Color MOP Hour Makers Diamonds Display Analog Band Color
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere WF3118F3 18K White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Panthere WF3118F3 / 1660 Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K white gold and original factory diamond set
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Bezel White Roman Dial Ladies Watch 6718
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Watch 6718. Custom White Gold Bezel with Diamonds. Moderate
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Millenary Ladies Watch 77247BC.ZZ.A813CR.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
piece with a unique sense of style. The beauty of this watch begins with the 39mm oval 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulova Rubaiyat Diamond Accent Steel Pink Strap Quartz Ladies Watch 96P197
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Bulova Rubaiyat Diamond Accent Steel Pink Strap Quartz Ladies Watch 96P197. The Watch Might
Category

2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Ladies Raymond Weil Watch, Model 5307-2 18kt Yellow Gold-Plated, 23mm case
By Raymond Weil
Located in San Diego, CA
Raymond Weil ladies watch with a 23 mm case that's steel and gold plated 18kt featuring a white
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Omega Diamond White Gold Unisex Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
and white gold mesh band. Suitable style and size wise for a man or ladies watch. Can be shortened or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines Conquest Classic 18K Gold Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch L2.285.5.57.3
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Longines Conquest Classic 18K Gold Diamond Black Dial Ladies Watch L2.285.5.57.3
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Art Deco-Style Ladies Watch Platinum 14k Gold Onyx Mechanical 2 Yr Wnty .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
and equipped with a crown set with a synthetic sapphire accent. Fastening with a 14k white gold clasp
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Chopard Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Wrist Watch
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Chopard Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Wrist watch, 20 MM water resistant case, Round Brilliant
Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Set Cocktail Quartz Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ladies Wristwatch, mother of pearl dial with a petal pattern motifs and
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Longines Elegant Two-Tone Steel MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Watch L4.309.5.87.7
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Americaine
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The curved rectangular dial of white guilloché enamel with date aperture, applied with black Roman
Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rado HyperChrome Golden Horse Diamond MOP Dial Automatic Ladies Watch R33102903
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Dial, Diamond Markers Bezel Type: Fixed Bezel Color: Rose Gold Band Color: Gray Band Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Michele Fluette White Dial Two-Tone Steel 0.36 Carat Ladies Watch MWW24A000007
By Michele
Located in New York, NY
push button safety. The band of this watch has minor scratches on gold tone links. This watch comes
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

LeCoultre Vintage Ladies Platinum Gold and Diamond Mechanical Cocktail Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s LeCoultre Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch, 13.5 M.M> Platinum 2 Piece Case with Diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond High Jewelry Manual Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Vacheron Constantin Ladies 18K Yellow Gold High Jewelry Collection Wrist Watch. Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Baignoire Diamond White Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier Baignoire diamond white gold wristwatch. Ladies full size. With three row diamond bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust Ladies 18 Karat Gold Silver Jubilee Diamond Dial B&P
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 29 mm 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, silver jubilee dial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Cartier Tank Americaine Ladies White Gold W26019L1 1713
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Ladies White Gold W26019L1 1713 - Quartz movement. 18k white gold case with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Watch Ladies 18k Cintree Curvex Diamond Crocodile Strap Box Papers
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Franck Muller Ladies Diamond Cintree Curvex 18K white gold quartz watch. 25mm
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Ladymatic Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Greenwich, CT
the Supernova pattern in white mother-of-pearl with a date window at 3 o’clock and 11 diamond-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Ladies yellow gold diamond “Sea Urchin” Bracelet manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
exclusivity is augmented by eighteen diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold in a punctuated frame around the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TAG Heuer Link WAT1350.BB0957 Steel and Gold Quartz Ladies Watch
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
Type Fixed Bezel Features Engraved Roman Numerals Bezel Material Yellow Gold Dial Color White Dial
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond bezel Panther Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Small 18K Yellow Gold Panther Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold (30 x 22 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Baume Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Winding Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
Baume & Mercier Ladies 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewel movement. 14k
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Seiko Solar Stainless Steel Two-Tone White MOP Dial Ladies Watch V137-0CN0
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Seiko Solar 29mm Stainless Steel Two-Tone White MOP Dial Ladies Watch V137-0CN0. Damaged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Wrist Watches

Movado Museum Classic Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 0606998
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Movado Museum Classic Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 0606998
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Paris Tortue Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Paris Tortue Collection Ladies Wrist watch. 30 X 23 MM 18K yellow Gold Case
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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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