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Tiffany Co. Atlas Ref. T10013885 White Strap 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Atlas Reference: T10013885 Movement: Quartz Case Size: 36 mm Case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Tiffany Enamel Ladies Pendant Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany and Co. 18kt.yellow gold ladies pendant watch in bronze color guilloche enamel case with
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Lady s Heavy Gold Link Bracelet Watch circa 1970s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co lady's heavy 18k gold link bracelet watch, circa 1970s. Heavy cable link bracelet with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. pocket watch 44mm 1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. pocket watch in 18k yellow gold smooth high polish finish. Hairline crack on the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch circa 1900
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold hunting cased pocket watch with floral and fruit enamel. Measuring 1
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Lady s Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch with Lapis Dial
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
The watch has a 17-jewel Chopard movement and a Tiffany & Co. lapis dial, set in a 23.5 mm. case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Atlas 18kt Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Mid Size Women s Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES That feeling when you’re so overwhelmed by the joy of a finely made Tiffany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Pendant Watch on Platinum and Diamond Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Calabasas, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k gold diamond-set pendant watch on a gold and platinum diamond-set lapel pin. The
Category

20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co.
Located in Gainesville, FL
names in the jewelry and watch trade. This stunning 1930's solid 18k yellow gold pocket watch was
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Quartz White Gold Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tiffany & Co. quartz watch crafted in 18K white gold. This timepiece features a quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. White Gold Quartz Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
pattern on bezel and buckle. 18k white gold. Precision quartz movement. Tiffany & Co. black crocodile band
Category

1990s American Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Tiffany Co. Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega/Tiffany 18K rose gold watch, with rose gold face and lugs. Applied 18k gold indicators.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
- 14mm/At Buckle - 14mm Warranty This second hand Tiffany watch has been fully inspected in-house and
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Tesoro Diamond Yellow Gold L0133
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
- 13mm Warranty This second hand Tiffany watch has been fully inspected in-house and is covered by the
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Lady s White Gold and Diamond Atlas Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. lady's 18k white gold and diamond Atlas wristwatch. This version of the watch, in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Paloma Puzzle Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Imagine unwrapping this little beauty! With 18k white gold and diamonds, this Tiffany Puzzle watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Yellow Gold Atlas Wristwatch with Quartz Movement
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Tiffany & Co. Style Number: M0630 Series: Atlas Gender: Unisex Case Material: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Made for Tiffany
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold pocket watch made for Tiffany and Co., manual-wind movement, 20
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Rose Gold Atlas Dome Black Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Series Atlas Dome Gender Men's Case Material 18K Rose Gold Dial Color Black Movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

TIFFANY CO Lady s Yellow Gold Tesoro Wristwatch with Diamond Bezel
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Tiffany & Co. Series: Tesoro Gender: Lady's Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Lady s White Gold Diamond Puzzle Quartz Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k white gold watch, designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co, open pyzzle case is decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Watch with Tiffany Dial Ref 16238
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust, Ref. 16238, serial E8, circa 1990, retailed by Tiffany & Co. 36mm
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch for Tiffany Co
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold minute repeating open face pocket watch retailed by Tiffany & Co
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Watch Retailed by Tiffany Co
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
million, circa 1985, retailed by Tiffany & Co. 36mm full size model with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Rolex Datejust ref 69173 SS & 18K YG L2 serial # circa 1998 retailed by Tiffany & CO. Very
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Tiffany Lady s Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6700 circa 1963
By Rolex for Tiffany Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and hands, signed Tiffany & Co. With 14K yellow gold Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet with deployment clasp
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Company Schlumberger Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k yellow gold ladies watch, quartz, size 27mm x 19mm. 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Wristwatch, designed as an elongated rectangular case, dial and case
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Atlas Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold 'Atlas' wristwatch by Tiffany & Co., the circular engine turned cream dial
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date "Tiffany Co." Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual Date double signed Tiffany & Co circa 1985. 34mm diameter case with
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex GMT-Master in Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold, Ref 16753
By Rolex for Tiffany Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
preowned Sport Rolex GMT-Master 16753 watch is made out of Gold and steel on a 18k & Stainless Steel
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex for Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
. Radium-coated yellow gold "dauphine" hands. Double signed with "Tiffany & Co" and underline Superlative
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust Retailed by Tiffany Co
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold midsize Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6827, serial number 6.3 million, circa 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch for Tiffany Co
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, NY
A classic Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Calatrava wristwatch retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 570
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Another wonderful aspect of this watch is that it was originally retailed by Tiffany & Co. and features
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany Co. Ref 5022
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Calatrava wristwatch, manual-wind movement, 33mm. Ref. 5022, ivory
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust with Tiffany Co Black Dial circa 1980
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18K yellow gold Datejust, retailed by Tiffany & Co, ref 16018, circa 1980. 36mm diameter case with
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Tiffany Co. Datejust Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Presidential Provenance
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An interesting personalized Rolex Datejust ref 16013 SS/18K YG retailed by Tiffany Co
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany Co circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18k yellow gold hidden clasp bracelet. Scarce and great condition model. Tiffany & Co was the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 2526
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
double signed Tiffany Company dial. The case is also in impeccable condition, with clear hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Scarce and very desirable Rolex midsize Datejust ref 6827 SS/18K YG circa 1979 retailed by Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An interesting personalized Rolex Datejust ref 16013 SS/18K YG retailed by Tiffany Co
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Ref 16013 retailed by Tiffany Co
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and yellow gold Datejust, Ref 16013, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa 1985
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

BREITLING TIFFANY CO VINTAGE Ref. 8806 Chrono-Matic Navitimer
By Breitling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
watch is that it is one of the few Breitling watches EVER retailed by TIFFANY & CO. !!! ***** I
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Lady Rolex Datejust Tiffany Co ref 69173 circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Rolex Datejust ref 69173 SS 18K YG E serial # circa 1990 retailed by Tiffany CO
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Midsize Datejust Tiffany Co ref 68274 circa 1988 Box Papers+
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex midsize Datejust ref 68274 and L3 serial # circa 1988 retailed by Tiffany & Co and complete
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Tiffany Co Tesoro Yellow Gold Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold watch, crafted by Tiffany for Tesoro collection ref.M0133 10-117, featuring white
Category

20th Century Swiss More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Watch Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Age: Vintage 1950's Brand: Tiffany & Co Style: Watch Ring Metal: Yellow Gold Stones
Category

Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Lady s Yellow Gold Nautique Basketweave Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold lady's watch bracelet, featuring basketweave design, crafted for Nautique collecton
Category

20th Century Swiss More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1950s Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co Style: Bracelet & Watch Diamonds: 5.00 ct Diamonds: F-Vs1 Hallmarked
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Antique Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pristine 18K gold pocket watch. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. in the early 20th century
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas Yellow Gold Luxury Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Columbia, MO
Gold Gender Unisex Movement Quartz Battery Band Type 2pc Strp Case Size 32 mm Style Dress Model Tiffany
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Yellow Gold Ladies Oval Bracelet Watch Quartz Movement
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co 18K yellow gold ladies oval bracelet watch, quartz movement, gold dial, stick markers
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Open Faced Pocket Watch by Agassiz Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in CA, CA
An 18 karat yellow gold open faced pocket watch made by Agassiz & Co. for Tiffany & Co. Auguste
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Rectangular-Shaped 18 Karat Gold Watch, 1920s-1930s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920's - 1930's Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold watch with Silver Dial with Arabic Light Brown
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tiffany Co. Ladies Yellow Gold diamond Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Tiffany gold watch model No. Z6303.10.50B21A00A 59 diamonds on bezel 18kt yellow gold
Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Lady s Yellow Gold Dress Quartz Wristwatch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in BLOOMINGTON,, MN
Our Tiffany & Company ladies 18 karat yellow gold dress watch is classic and timeless. This beauty
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Tiffany 18k Gold Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of tiffany 18k gold watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 424 vintage versions or 83 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of tiffany 18k gold watches made by modern jewelers — as well as those associated with contemporary — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany Co., Patek Philippe and Rolex produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 74 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and old european cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our tiffany 18k gold watches for sale are for women, but there are 188 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Tiffany 18k Gold Watches?

Prices for tiffany 18k gold watches start at $350 and top out at $499,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,338.

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 Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.