Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Vacheron Constantin chose its Tmall Flagship Boutique as the platform to debut the Malte manual-winding watch in pink gold with a light blue mother-of-pearl dial, a superbly slender and elegant 100-piece special China edition.When night gives way to day, the sky takes on a graceful azure shade as the dawn heralds endless possibilities. 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.įind exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs - we promise it will be worth your time.A numbered and engraved 100-piece limited edition dedicated to mainland China.Ī light blue mother-of-pearl dial framed by a pink gold tonneau-shaped caseĪ manual-winding in-house movement, Calibre 1400 AS, a symbol of watchmaking excellence. 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. 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. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.įorm watches - the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches - are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. 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. Bvlgari’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.
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Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches. 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. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.Įventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
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. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own.
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Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices.
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