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Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega lady’s YGF ref 2843 manual wind dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring a beautiful condition 21
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe 4905R Rose Gold Manual Wind Water Resistant Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 4905R Calatrava ladies watch made in 18K rose gold with Roman
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Manual Watch, Serviced, c1929
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this truly beautiful ladies original Art Deco manual wrist watch with
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Art Deco Ladies Manual Watch by Gruen, c1929
By Gruen
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this truly beautiful ladies original Art Deco manual wrist watch with
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Gubelin on a rope style band in 18k yellow gold. Manual wind. 20.5mm case size
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies White Gold Opal Bracelet Manual Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
9902. Hand-Textured Solid 18k White Gold Bracelet. Case measures 22mm. Manual Wind Movement.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Cocktail Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
cover. The lid is on a hinge and flips open to reveal the watch underneath which has a manual wind up
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE Ladies Gold Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York , NY
18k gold and diamond ladies Patek Philippe watch with manual wind circa 1980's.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Black Opal Dial manual Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
yellow gold watch features a hypnotic black opal face. Case measures 32mm x 29mm. A laurel wreath of
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Elongee Manual Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Roman figures, and blued steel hands. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind Cartier ETA 1722 movement
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Yellow Diamond Coral Manual Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Oval-Shaped Bracelet Watch by Vacheron Constantin. Original Fancy
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch with Lapis Lazuli Dial and Diamond Bezel, By Audemars Piguet
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow gold Enamel Dial Vendome manual wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
classic Cartier dial with Roman figures and blued steel hands. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind movement. A
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9169, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex crown logo, and tapered sword hands. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind caliber 1310 movement with
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Classic 8874 18k Rose Gold Pink Dial Manual Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Art Deco cased watch by Patek Philippe in 18k rose gold. Manual wind movement with archive
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Orchid 3361 Watch 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Case Manual
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Rolex Orchid in 18k on leather strap. Manual wind. Cal. 1401 movement. 15mm case
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe ladies dress watch in 18k White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful rectangular ladies Patek in 18k white gold. Manual wind movement.
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Classic 8874 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Dial Manual Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Art Deco cased watch by Patek Philippe in 18k rose gold. Manual wind movement with archive
Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

CARTIER 18k ladies watch 1960 s
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Cartier ladies watch in 18k yellow gold. Manual wind movement. The buckle is a gold
Category

French Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse White Gold Blue Dial Ladies Watch 4133
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse White Gold Blue Dial Ladies Watch 4133. Manual winding movement. 18
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Jaeger - Le Coultre Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Back Wind watch with Unique Ridged Sides
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Two-Tone Automatic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Tell your time in absolute style with this Cartier Santos Two-Tone Automatic Ladies Watch. Case
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Pavè Diamond Oval Bracelet Watch circa 1970s
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with Ribbed-Design. Hand-Finished Solid 18k Yellow Gold Integrated Bracelet. Manual-Wind Movement.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1950 s ROLEX Ladies Vintage Watch, White Gold - THE CHAMELEON
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
light aging. Manual wind movement.
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 7119J Ladies Calatrava Watch, Circa 2010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 7119J ladies Calatrava watch features a manual wind movement
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo Rose Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet Ladies Watch 7042/100R
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Haute Joaillerie Ladies Watch Model Number: 7042/100R 100% Authentic Brand New
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

1930s Art Deco Geometric Ladies Watch by Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1930s and made by the watchmakers
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philip Golden Ellipse Diamond Ladies Watch Oval Case
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Model: Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Ladies Watch Oval Case Movement: Manual Wind Case Size
Category

Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 2279J Ladies Vintage Rectangular Watch Circa 1954
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
caliber 18-jewel manual wind movement # 946818, Case # 682467. The watch is made in 18K yellow gold with
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1957 Tissot 9k Gold Ladies Watch with Original Box Full UK Hallmark
By Tissot
Located in West Sussex, GB
Material: 9k Yellow Gold Movement: Manual Wind Bracelet size: It is adjustable 3-ways (diameter): 15.5 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Ladies Size Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Manual Wind watch with
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega De Ville 18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Vintage Ladies Automatic Watch
Located in Hamilton, AU
An exquisite 1970s cocktail ladies automatic watch, this opulent Omega De Ville in 18 carat white
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Tank Must De Ladies Sized 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plated Watch, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990's Vintage Cartier Ladies Size Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Manual Wind watch with
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch by Elgin, Serviced, c1930 s
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1930's and made by the American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized 18 Karat Yellow Gold-Plated Watch, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990's Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Electroplated Over Sterling Silver Mechanical Wind Standard
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Art Deco Ladies Silver Nickel Wrist Watch by Elgin, C1935
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold, Silver

Corum Linz Swiss Made Pave Diamond Lid Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Corum
Located in Dallas, TX
, manual wind • Case Size: 16mm • Case Material: 18K yellow gold & platinum pave diamond lid cover
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Patek Philippe Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4429/1J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Classic ladies watch with Onyx dial in 18k yellow gold. Manual wind 16-250 Caliber
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Universal Genève
Located in Toronto, Ontario
late 1960's. Manual wind up watch keeps time well. Hallmarked 750 and is 18K white gold. 22 Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Watch with a Champagne Dial, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990's Cartier Standard Ladies Size Must de Tank 18k Yellow Gold Electroplated Over Sterling Silver
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ralph Lauren Gold Stirrup Watch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Elegant ladies' wrist watch. Made and signed by RALPH LAUREN. 18K yellow gold. Figural "stirrup
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold "Gondole" Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier dial with Roman figures and blued steel hands. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind movement with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Ladies Vintage Longines 10 Karat Gold Filled, circa Early 1960s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage ladies Longines manual wind dress model circa early 1960’s. Featuring a 13mm round 10K
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Piaget ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Wristwatch and Cufflink Set
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Watch Cufflinks Set, by Piaget
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1930s Ladies Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Filled Wristwatch by Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
Watch Co, Illinois, 14 K Gold Filled. Watch winds and sets properly. Crystal is original. ?Size
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elegant ladies watch. Made and signed by PIAGET. 18K yellow gold. The dial is completely covered
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hamilton Ladies Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Dress Model Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
by manual wind movement. On 14K PG brick link bracelet with safety chain. Personalized engraved case
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

ROLEX --- Vintage 1930 s White Gold Diamond Watch Ref. # 8336
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Gold DIAL COLOR: Silver Satin MOVEMENT: Manual Wind FUNCTIONS: Hours, Minutes
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Size 18 Karat Yellow Gold-Plated, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Ladies Size Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Manual Wind watch with
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 4905G Calatrava White Gold Watch Water Resistant Circa 2005
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 4905G Calatrava ladies watch made in 18K white gold with Roman
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Original Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch by Elgin, Serviced, circa 1930
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this super rare and classic Art Deco Elgin ladies manual wind up wrist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier Tiger s Eye Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Tigers Eye ladies manual wind watch from the 1970's in 18 karat yellow gold.
Cartier Tortue Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold WA505031
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM2291 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Tortue Model Ref: WA505031 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Lady s Yellow Gold and Diamond Skeleton Wristwatch circa 2000s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Two rows of diamonds on the inside bezel, watch has a 17-jewel manual-wind movement. Case measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard Lady s yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super cool and unusual Lucien Piccard ladies manual wind watch. This special 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Garn...

Cartier Lady s Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Tortue with Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Ladies 18 karat rose gold small size Cartier Tortue with 2 rows of full cut diamond set on the
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1970 s Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
ladies watches of this era. Jacob Tomkins is founder and publisher of Twelve: Watch Buyer’s Journal
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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Manual Wind Ladies Watch Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of manual wind ladies watch gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 970 vintage editions and 71 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of manual wind ladies watch gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of manual wind ladies watch gold from Piaget, Cartier and Rolex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of manual wind ladies watch gold can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 311 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 baguette cut and marquise cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of manual wind ladies watch gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Manual Wind Ladies Watch Gold?

The price for a piece of manual wind ladies watch gold starts at $269 and tops out at $162,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,116.

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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