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Patek Philippe Cocktail Ladies Gold Diamond Set 4277/1 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle (both not by Patek Philippe), sapphire glass, manual wind
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Flip Top manual wind Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: mechanical, manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 15mm rectangular 14k rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Onyx Turquoise Dial White Gold Bracelet Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Ladies Dress Wristwatch, rare onyx turquiose dial, a fixed 18k white gold bezel
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, White Gold

Omega De Ville Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
An Omega De Ville Ladies 18 karat yellow gold lapis lazuli manual wind wristwatch. Mechanical
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Tri-Color Gold Precision Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Watch - Manual winding. 18k green gold case watch and bracelet measure 24mm wide. Hooded cover is
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial 4179 Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Ellipse Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, blue dial with applied hour markers, a fixed
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial 4179 Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Ellipse Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, blue dial with applied hour markers, a fixed
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Rare Piaget Ladies Lapis Lazuli Malachite Set Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
panels and 9 malachite panels with an 18k yellow gold push button clasp, mineral glass, backwinder manual
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tortue White Gold Satin Silver Dial Diamond WA507231 Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Tortue Ladies Wristwatch, satin silver dial with roman numerals and a secret
Category

20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Hand Wind Ladies Watch 90800
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
-Piece Strap Band Width: 14 mm Lug Width: 17 mm Case Material: Yellow Gold Case Color: Gold Watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega De Ville 0.75 ctw. Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
craftsmanship, this vintage Omega De Ville ladies’ watch is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Ellipse Model 4265 Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Ellipse Manual Wind Dark Navy Cats Eye Dial Fits up to a
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Lantern Charm Bracelet Manual Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lantern Charm Bracelet Watch Circa 1960's - Manual wind. 18K Yellow Gold; red enamel back
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Lantern Charm Bracelet Manual Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lantern Charm Bracelet Watch Circa 1960's - Manual wind. 18K Yellow Gold; red enamel back
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Yellow Gold Opal Bracelet Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1980
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Omega ladies 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet watch, measuring 7 1/8 inch in length and 7/8 inch
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Admina Ladies Platinum and 4.82 Carat Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Admina, 17 jewels. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder. The watch case is plain
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Oyster Manual Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Rolex 14K Rose Gold Ladies Wrist watch, 21 MM Diameter and 7 MM thick 2 piece Oyster
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo Gemma Diamond Set Mother of Pearl Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Gondolo Gemma Ladies Wristwatch, white mother of pearl dial with hour markers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Stone Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist watch, measuring 29 X 24 MM oval and having a White
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Oval White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Hand Wind Ladies Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
(Manual) Band Color Yellow Gold Band Material Yellow Gold Dial Color White Case Material Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Tortue 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Silver Dial Hand Wind Ladies Watch 2643
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: No Customized: No Movement: Movement Type: Mechanical (Manual) Number of Jewels: 18 Jewels Movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tortue 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Silver Dial Hand Wind Ladies Watch 2643
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Seller Warranty: Yes Wrist Fit: Adjustable up to 6.75 inches Movement: Type: Mechanical (Manual) Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Lapis Lazuli Malachite Set Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Set Ladies Wristwatch, champagne dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1971 Rolex Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Precision Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 23.5mm 18k Yellow Gold Precision Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, champagne dial with hour markers, an
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex ladies Covered Bracelet Watch, 18K Yellow Gold Signed Rolex Case with a White
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Tiffany Co. Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
18k Yellow gold Chopard & Tiffany Geneve manual wind ladies wristwatch featuring a gold dial
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Villereuse Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage manual Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind, 17 jewels Function: hours, minutes Case: 14x18mm 14k rose gold case
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Manual Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies 18k yellow gold Piaget featuring a natural lapis dial and factory set diamond bezel. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Piaget Lapis Lazuli Malachite Set Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Set Ladies Wristwatch, champagne dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mechanical, manual wind. The watch face measures 1 x 3/4 inches (2.5 x 1.9 centimeters). The watch fits an up
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROLEX Orchid 18k White Gold Ladies Mechanical Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is an elegant and beautiful ROLEX Orchid 18k White Gold Ladies Mechanical Wind Wristwatch
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Blue Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch 3322
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
yellow gold jewellery style clasp, mineral glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Ladies White Gold Diamond Millenary Manual Bangle Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
Audemars Piguet 18K white gold manual wind bangle watch set entirely with ~12.50ctw of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

1960s Ladies Gubelin Gold Wave Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gubelin 18K yellow gold manual wind wristwatch, circa 1960, Black dial with diamond at the 12
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Ralph Lauren Ladies White Gold Diamond 867 Small manual Wristwatch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond 867 Small Ladies Wristwatch by Ralph Lauren. With 314 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique French 1933 Rose Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine, impressive and exceptional antique La Cloche ladies watch in 18k rose gold; part of our
Category

Vintage 1930s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch Ref 4241
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Yellow Gold Ladies Vintage Wristwatch, lapis lazuli dial, a fixed yellow gold polished bezel
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Yellow Gold with Bracelet Manual Wide Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Yellow Gold Dial Color: White Movement: Manual Wind Functions: Hours, Minutes Crystal: Cartier mineral
Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Opal Dial Diamond Set Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
bracelet with an 18k white gold jewellery style clasp, sapphire glass, manual wind movement, in excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch Ref 4241
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Yellow Gold Ladies Vintage Wristwatch, lapis lazuli dial, a fixed yellow gold polished bezel
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Piaget White Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Piaget Ladies Wrist watch, 18K White gold with a Diamond set bezel of fine white round
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Retro Ruby Gold Ladies Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k gold lady's watch case by Tiffany & Co with fabric black band gold tone buckle. Case
Category

20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Piaget White Gold Ladies Estate Watch - 9335.A74.131470
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget White Gold Ladies elegant Estate Watch! This timeless masterpiece features a 24x36mm case
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Gucci Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold ladies Bracelet Watch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Gucci for the French Market ladies 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet wrist watch, 24 M.M. 2
Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage White Gold Ladies Longines Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
your collection of jewelry and watches. This oval, manual-wind watch makes a lovely gift for a sweet
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 3523 - Manual wind. Gold case (15mm) with diamond
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Gubelin Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Dallas, TX
Gubelin lady's 18k yellow gold and diamond bracelet watch with concealed dial and manual-wind
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume Mercier, 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine ladies watch by Baume & Mercier, crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds. The
Category

20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral and Onyx Ladies Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Ladies flexible Bracelet Wrist Watch, measuring 6 3/4 inch in length
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paris Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 27.46mm by 26.88mm 18k yellow gold case, push
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds Case: 29mm 14k yellow gold case
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 33 x 24.5mm oval case, sapphire crystal, 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Antique Small Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
yellow gold bracelet Clasp: Double fold clasp Movement: Manual Wind Size: Will fit a 6.75" Wrist
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14.19mm x 12.85mm case Dial: silver dial with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Turquoise Dial Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies manual wind Piaget watch crafted in 18 karat white gold with a Turquoise dial. The case
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds and Dial Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 x 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval Case, Round
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.