Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm

Mother Of Pearl Gold Datejust Rolex

Mop Watch

Ladies Rolex Watches With Diamonds

Watches With Mother Of Pearl

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond

Watch Like New

Watch Lugs

Category

1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Datejust 16018, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

$8,197

Rolex Date 1503, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Date Reference #: 1503. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl 34 MM

Category

1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Date 1503, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

$10,788

Rolex Datejust 16018, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16018. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl 36 MM

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Datejust 16018, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

$8,197

Rolex Datejust 16018, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16018. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl 36 MM

Category

1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Datejust 16018, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

$8,197

Corum Lady s Stainless Steel Horizontal Mother of Pearl Quartz Wristwatch

By Corum

Located in Columbia, MO

This fun watch is a Corum horizontal barrel watch. It features a mother of pearl dial with no hour

Category

1990s Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Lady s Stainless Steel Horizontal Mother of Pearl Quartz Wristwatch

$440

Audemars Piguet Vintage Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold 66302BA

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

: Service Box Only Dial: Mother Of Pearl With Diamond Markers Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Quartz Water

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Vintage Diamond Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold 66302BA

$10,375

Rolex Day-Date 18239, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Day-Date Reference #: 18239. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch White Gold Mother of Pearl 36 MM

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Day-Date 18239, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

$15,588

Rolex Day-Date 18239, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Day-Date Reference #: 18239. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch White Gold Mother of Pearl 36 MM

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Day-Date 18239, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

$15,588

Rolex Lady s Stainless Steel Diamond Black Mother of Pearl DateJust Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Columbia, MO

beautiful black mother of pearl & diamond dial. The diamond bezel & dial are custom made for the watch. The

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady s Stainless Steel Diamond Black Mother of Pearl DateJust Wristwatch

$3,270

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Black Mother-of-Pearl Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New Orleans, LA

Jubilee band and black mother of pearl face modernize the classic Rolex without sacrificing any of the

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Black Mother-of-Pearl Dial Wristwatch

$5,950

Women s Vintage Mauboussin, Lady M Maxi Diamond, Ruby, 18 Karat Gold Watch

By Mauboussin

Located in Daytona Beach, FL

Women's Lady M Maxi Mauboussin, Diamond, Ruby, Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Watch Brand

Category

1990s French Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Women s Vintage Mauboussin, Lady M Maxi Diamond, Ruby, 18 Karat Gold Watch

$15,900

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Mother-Of Pearl Dial President Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date President Watch Factory Deco Roman Mother-Of-Pearl

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Mother-Of Pearl Dial President Wristwatch

$16,500

David Yurman Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Cable Wristwatch

By David Yurman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold watch bracelet, crafted by David Yurman, featuring mother of pearl dial and

Category

20th Century American Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Yurman Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Cable Wristwatch

$4,800

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

-pearl dial with heavy Arabic figures. Calibre 3135 self-winding movement with sweep seconds and quick

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial

$5,450

DeLaneau 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch with Faceted Crystal MOP Dial

By Delaneau

Located in Chicago, IL

DeLaneau 18kt Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet Watch w/Faceted Crystal & MOP Dial - (Pre-owned

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch with Faceted Crystal MOP Dial

$11,500

Enicar Stainless Steel Sea Pearl Sherpa Automatic Diver s Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Enicar

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Enicar stainless steel Sea Pearl Sherpa automatic diver's wristwatch, circa 1960s. Great looking

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Enicar Stainless Steel Sea Pearl Sherpa Automatic Diver s Wristwatch circa 1960s

$1,650

Van Cleef Arpels Mother-of-Pearl and White Gold Alhambra Wristwatch

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18 karat white gold and mother-of-pearl 'Alhambra' wristwatch by Van Cleef & Arpels, the clover

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Mother-of-Pearl and White Gold Alhambra Wristwatch

$13,750

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial Ref 78274

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex stainless steel mid-size Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 78274, 1999. This 31mm watch features a

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial Ref 78274

$5,600

Rolex Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Dial Day-Date Crown Collection Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rare Factory Rolex Day-Date Crown Collection Watch Features A Factory Rolex Mother-of-Pearl Dial

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Dial Day-Date Crown Collection Wristwatch

$29,500

Rolex Midsize Presidential 18 Karat Yellow, Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New Orleans, LA

mother of pearl diamond dial and diamond bezel. Watch was reviewed and all necessary servicing was

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Midsize Presidential 18 Karat Yellow, Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Bezel

$14,950

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Mother-of-Pearl Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

of pearl dial with all baguette diamond indexes. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Mother-of-Pearl Dial Wristwatch

$6,300

Rolex Yellow Gold Custom Mother-of- Pearl Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Datejust ref 16013 SS/18K YG circa 1980 with custom red mother of pearl diamond set dial

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

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

Rolex Yellow Gold Custom Mother-of- Pearl Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch

$5,450

Chopard yellow gold diamond mother of pearl dial Happy Diamond quartz Wristwatch

By Chopard

Located in London, GB

A Chopard Happy Diamonds gold and diamond wristwatch set in 18k yellow gold. The watch features a

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard yellow gold diamond mother of pearl dial Happy Diamond quartz Wristwatch

$7,918

Tank Louis Cartier MOP Dial Diamonds 78227 18k Gold 1974 Gold Folding Clasp

By Cartier

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning few Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Tank Louis Cartier MOP Dial Diamonds 78227 18k Gold 1974 Gold Folding Clasp

$15,982

Lucien Piccard Lady s yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Wristwatch

By Lucien Piccard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

watch has a mother-of-pearl dial and features a variety of multi-colored gemstones including: amethyst

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

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

Lucien Piccard Lady s yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Wristwatch

$7,500

Corum Yellow Gold Liberty Head Double Eagle Automatic Wristwatch

By Corum

Located in Madrid, ES

Gold automatic wristwatch whose dial is built on an American 20 dollar coin from 1899, the Liberty Head Double Eagle. The crown is set with a sapphire and the strap is made out of bl...

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Yellow Gold Liberty Head Double Eagle Automatic Wristwatch

$8,287

1964 Rolex Submariner Tropical Dial Stainless Steel 5513 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

is serviced and has a replacement superluminova pearl. The watch comes on a brown leather strap

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

1964 Rolex Submariner Tropical Dial Stainless Steel 5513 Wristwatch

$36,862

1964 Rolex Submariner Tropical Dial Stainless Steel 5513 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

is serviced and has a replacement superluminova pearl. The watch comes on a brown leather strap

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

1964 Rolex Submariner Tropical Dial Stainless Steel 5513 Wristwatch

$36,862

18K diamond, ruby, sapphire and pearl Omega watch bracelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18K bracelet set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and pearls. There is an Omega watch which is

Category

20th Century Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

18K diamond, ruby, sapphire and pearl Omega watch bracelet

Pearl Emerald Gold Bird s Nest Brooch With Birds

Located in Dallas, TX

watching over three pearl eggs in this intricate brooch. The pearls measure 1.24mm, and the emeralds have

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Emerald Gold Bird s Nest Brooch With Birds

$1,050

Ladies Watch by Lucien Piccard

By Lucien Piccard

Located in Solebury, PA

watches sold in the '50s. The watch is in working condition, the leather band is new. The original pearl

Category

1950s American Vintage Pearl Watch

Ladies Watch by Lucien Piccard

$1,460

Jeweled Faux Watch Pendant Necklace, Costume Jewelry

Located in Stamford, CT

Faux diamond and pearl adorent faux watch pendant necklace. Black enameled back. Chain drop is 18.5".

Category

1970s American Vintage Pearl Watch

Jeweled Faux Watch Pendant Necklace, Costume Jewelry

$225

TIFFANY Co Watch Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Watch

By Tiffany Co.

Located in New York, NY

Platinum Tiffany & Co. watch with diamond bezel and numbers.Mother-of-pearl face. With original

Category

1990s American Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY Co Watch Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Watch

$4,800

Omega Constellation Quadra Diamond Black Mother of Pearl Women s Watch, 1528.46

By Omega

Located in Rancho Mirage, CA

like new, comes with our store tags, no original box but it comes in a nice velvet watch box. Brand

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Omega Constellation Quadra Diamond Black Mother of Pearl Women s Watch, 1528.46

$1,995

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold Ruby Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Ladies President 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial SKU: WA00001

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold Ruby Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial

$23,500

Rolex Women s Datejust Watch Stainless Steel Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex Professionally Refinished Pink Mother of Pearl

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women s Datejust Watch Stainless Steel Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial

$5,800

Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Black Strap Watch 5115

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold MOP Dial Black Strap Watch 5115. Manual winding movement. 18K

Category

20th Century Vintage Pearl Watch

Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Black Strap Watch 5115

$4,521

Lucien Piccard Gold and Pearl Wristwatch

By Lucien Piccard

Located in Westfield, NJ

14k yellow gold watch with a round dial with Arabic quarter hours, within a border of pearls, four

Category

20th Century Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Lucien Piccard Gold and Pearl Wristwatch

$1,080

Rolex 18k Gold Cellini 5112 Watch Men s Hand-Winding Mother of Pearl Dia Dial

By Rolex

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Rolex 18k Gold Cellini 5112 Watch Men's Hand-Winding Mother-of-Pearl Dia Dial Model #5112 Serial

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex 18k Gold Cellini 5112 Watch Men s Hand-Winding Mother of Pearl Dia Dial

$5,000

Cartier yellow Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Panthére Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Pikesville, MD

Timeless authentic Panthére De Cartier solid 18k gold watch with rare mother of pearl sunburst dial

Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier yellow Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Panthére Quartz Wristwatch

$13,990

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond Mother Of Pearl Dial Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

operating manual. The watch features a silver color mother-of-pearl dial with diamond hour markers

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond Mother Of Pearl Dial Wristwatch

$9,200

Piaget Yellow and White Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Quartz Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Dallas, TX

Piaget mother of pearl and diamond dial wrist watch. 18 Karat yellow and white gold with woven

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Yellow and White Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Quartz Wristwatch

$8,500

Chopard Ladies white gold Diamond Bezel Mother-of-Pearl Dial Quartz Wristwatch

Located in Dallas, TX

18kt white gold ladies Chopard diamond dress watch with square mother of pearl Roman numeral dial

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Ladies white gold Diamond Bezel Mother-of-Pearl Dial Quartz Wristwatch

$5,960

Piaget Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel Quartz Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Dallas, TX

Luxurious Piaget dress wrist watch with quartz movement. Mother of Pearl diamond set dial and

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel Quartz Wristwatch

$8,200

Piaget Classique 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Opal Dial Diamonds

By Piaget

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Piaget Classique 18KY Gold Mother of Pearl and Opal Dial Diamonds

Category

1990s Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Classique 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Opal Dial Diamonds

$11,500

Baume Mercier Hampton Milleis 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamonds

By Baume Mercier

Located in Dallas, TX

-Pearl Closure: Folding Clasp Circa 2001 no box, no papers

Category

1980s Retro Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume Mercier Hampton Milleis 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamonds

$6,950

Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Dial Dancer Quartz Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Lambertville, NJ

-97" (see pics) Dial Color Mother of Pearl Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold. Fits up to 6.25" wrist as

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Dial Dancer Quartz Wristwatch

$4,400

Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Polo Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Lady's Piaget Polo wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, with diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Polo Wristwatch

$3,950

Gucci Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial

By Gucci

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Gucci stainless steel watch plated yellow tone, mother of pearl dial, quartz movement. Comes with

Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial

$450

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Brooch with Hidden Watch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pearls and may be worn alone. The movement has been converted to Swiss quartz for convenience.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Brooch with Hidden Watch

$1,110

Pearl Emerald Gold Bird s Nest Brooch with Birds

Located in Dallas, TX

; one a with green emerald eye and the other with a blue sapphire eye, watching over three pearl eggs in

Category

1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Emerald Gold Bird s Nest Brooch with Birds

$1,095

Antique French Gold Enameled Griffon Pendant Pocket Watch

Located in Boston, MA

, Natural Pearls, and a griffon form brooch from which the pocket watch is suspended. In superb condition

Category

20th Century Vintage Pearl Watch

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique French Gold Enameled Griffon Pendant Pocket Watch

$2,995

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Vintage Pearl Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage pearl watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 1651 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage pearl watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage pearl watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Cartier and Piaget are consistently popular. A vintage pearl watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 533, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage pearl watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Pearl Watch?

Prices for a vintage pearl watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,039.

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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