Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18K Rose Gold Ultra Thin Dial
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18K Rose Gold Ultra ladies Watch 670852.
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18K Rose Gold Ultra Thin Dial
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18K Rose Gold Ultra ladies Watch 670852.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
Its extremely high-grade, ultra-thin Vacheron & Constantin.movement is signed Merimont.
Platinum
Unavailable
W 1.75 in L 8.5 in
Vacheron Constantin yellow gold Ultra Thin manual wind wristwatch, c1950
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
18 Karat yellow gold, Vacheron Constantin, ultra thin historic vintage collectors watch.
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 6498 18 Karat White Gold Silver Dial Manual Wa
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin in 18k white gold on original leather strap with 18k tang buckle.
Vacheron Constantin Classic 35mm 2051
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin in 18k white gold on European croco leather strap with stainless steel tang buckle.
White Gold
Vacheron Constantin Toledo 4963 18 Karat Cream Dial Manual Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Toledo Ultra Thin in 18k gold on a tan alligator strap.
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Manual Wind Watch, 1960s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch Champagne Linen Dial Signed Inner Case Back Size: 32.5mm Caliber 1003, 17 Jewel Movement, Manual Movement Signed Movement with ...
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Manual Wind Watch, 1960s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch Champagne Linen Dial Signed Inner Case Back Size: 32.5mm Caliber 1003, 17 Jewel Movement, Manual Movement Signed Movement with ...
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Solid White Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch is fitted with Vacheron's Ultra Thin Movement, the worlds thinnest mechanical watch.
White Gold
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Costantin Ultra Thin 6335
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Ultra Thin 33mm Vacheron Constantin crafted in white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ultra thin Rose Gold case
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in MADRID, ES
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ultra thin model with Rose Gold case and leather bracelet 32mm
Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Patrimony Ultra Thin Manual Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
REF 39019 MVT 724679 CASE 570615 Circa 1985 cal. 1003/1 manual winding lever movement, 17 jewels,cream dial, applied baton indexes,18k yellow gold ultra thin case, snap-on back case,...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony Ultra Thin Blue Sunburst Dial 6351
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony Ultra-Thin reference 6351, it is distinguished by its exceptional slim profile and the important manual-wind calibre 1003 with 17 jewels...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony White Gold Diamond Ultra Thin Watch 33093
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony White Gold Diamond Ultra Thin Watch 33093 - Manual winding, Sapphire crystal.
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat White Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch - Manual winding. 18K white gold ( 33 mm ).
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 18 Yellow Gold Model 33020P
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Gold Model 33020P Onyx Dial, Manual Movement Fits up to an 8" wrist.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VintageVintage Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 18 Yellow Gold Model 33020P
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Gold Model 33020P 32mm Case Manual Movement Fits up to an 7.2" wrist.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Ultra-Thin Skeleton Watch 3355
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, PA
Extraordinary vision, sophisticated design, and exquisite craftsmanship meet in this amazing timepiece from Vacheron Constantin that exhibits a breathtaking level of mechanical and a...
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tonneau Shape Ultra Thin Dress Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / 1003 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gold Baton Ma...
Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Watch 33071 Ultra Thin Octagon Case
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in San Diego, CA
The case is solid 18kt yellow gold, octagon shape, ultra thin case. The watch weighs 30.9 grams, the case is 33 x 21 mm and 4mm thick.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Vacheron Constantin Calatrava 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA430
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic elegance, Men's Vacheron & Constantin Calatrava 18k solid gold ultra-thin hand-wind dress watch, c.1970s, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constatin Ultra Thin Gents Gold White Dial 31160 Manual Wind Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Gents Wristwatch, white dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel, an original brown leather strap with an original 18k yellow gold ...
18k Gold
Mens Vacheron Constantin 6351 Geneve 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA472
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony 18k solid gold ultra-thin hand-wind, c.1970s, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold
1960's VACHERON & CONSTANTIN "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens 18K White Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
Crafted in solid 18K white gold, its elegant square form frames a celebrated feat in watchmaking: the legendary ultra-thin caliber 1003, Epitomizing the essence of "'the square clas...
White Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Men's 18k White Gold 6115 Manual Wind, c.1960s Swiss MS222
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, men's solid 18k white gold Vacheron & Constantin ref.6115 ultra-thin dress watch, c.1960s.
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful example of early 1960's watch making when the worlds watch manufacturers were trying to prove who could make the thinnest watch. Vacheron called this model "ultra thin" 18...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Vacheron & Constantin 1950's Ref. 6099 Ultra-Thin Dress Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Wailea, HI
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6099 Ultra-Thin Dress Watch A masterpiece of mid-century elegance, this vintage Vacheron Constantin Reference 6099 embodies the Swiss manufacture's pursuit o...
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Model 2045 Ultra Thin B & P
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model 2045 Ultra Thin 29mm x 32mm Automatic Movement Made in Switzerland c.1980 Includes original box and papers. fits up to an 8" wrist.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin 18k Rose Gold 32mm 1950s Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind RA633
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Vacheron & Constantin Ultra Thin Jubilee 6099 18k solid rose gold hand-wind, c.1950s, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch Cal 1015, 59001 Manual Winding
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18kt Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch Cal 1015, 59001 Manual Winding, Ultra Thin Movement: Vacheron & Constantin movement, calibre 1015, Manual winding, hand-w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 24mm 5156
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin with gold diamond dial in 18k yellow gold on a mesh band.
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 6498, Silver Dial, Certified &
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin Reference #: 6498. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch White Gold Silver 31 MM.
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Watch with Certificate
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold thin dress model wristwatch, 31.5 x 36mm case, with narrow bezel, circa 1965, with original silvered satin dial with gold baton hands. 17-jewel ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra-Thin Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold ultra-thin wristwatch, circa 1950s.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 5156 with a Champagne dial Manual watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin with gold diamond dial in 18k yellow gold on a mesh band.
Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin Wristwatch w/ Diamond Dial & Bracelet – Ref 5156
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin with gold diamond dial in 18k yellow gold on a mesh band.
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5156
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin with gold diamond dial in 18k yellow gold on a mesh band.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18 Karat Rose Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch 33093
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18K Rose Gold Ultra Thin Mens Watch 33093.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Classic 2051
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin in 18k white gold on European croco leather strap with stainless steel tang buckle.
White Gold
Vacheron Constantin Classic 35mm 2051
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin in 18k white gold on European croco leather strap with stainless steel tang buckle.
White Gold
Vacheron Constantin Classic 33051 with a White dial Manual watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin Classic in 18k yellow gold on black crocodile strap with 18k yellow gold original VC tang buckle.
Yellow Gold
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H 1.62 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre 1901 Ultra Thin Serviced Stainless Steel Classic 1960 Round 818
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
For example, in 1967 when Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned.
Steel, Stainless Steel
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H 1.62 in W 1.32 in Dm 1.32 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre Serviced Stainless Steel Classic Pre Master 1950 Automatic 851
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
For example, in 1967 when Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.32 in Dm 1.32 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre Serviced Stainless Steel Classic Pre Master Manual Vintage 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
For example, in 1967 when Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.54 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre Powermatic SERVICED Steel Reserve de Marche Cal 481 Pre Master
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
For example, in 1967 when Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned.
Steel
Sold
H 1.66 in Dm 1.32 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre Powermatic Serviced Stainless Steel Reserve Classic 481 Cal
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
For example, in 1967 when Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre 250.8.08 Reverso Stainless Steel JLC Strap + Paper
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
For example, in 1967 when Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.3 in W 0.79 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre 260.5.86 Reverso Full Set 18k Gold Stainless Steel Manual Cal
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
For example, in 1967 when Patek Phillippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned.
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra-Thin Mechanical Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Metairie, LA
Still to this day, no other movement has matched their ability to manufacture such precision in such a thin movement. An estate piece. This gorgeous Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Reference 3484 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Patek Philippe Calatrava, model 3484. The round case is meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold, featuring a champagne sunburst dia...
18k Gold
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers
By Breitling
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers Ref.K42362.1 Weight : 257.8 Gram 18 Kt Solid Gold Breitling Strap , 19 Cm. Length
18k Gold, Gold
Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed in a rare Demi, or Half Hunters case accented with black enamel. The round watch features a classic dial with Roma...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5150 or “T150” in 2001 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the relationship between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. This model was offered ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch 37MM White Index Dial Yellow Gold Watch UNWORN
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet 15450BA.OO.1256BA.01 Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm Silver Index Yellow Gold Watch, New (Old Stock), factory plastic protection intact, bracelet has couple very minor scu...
Yellow Gold
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage Cartier ladies' diamond watch, crafted from luxurious platinum, is a true masterpiece from the 1960s. Weighing 32.4 grams, the flexible link design exudes eleg...
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 100.00 Carats Natural Diamonds Multiple Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A statement masterpiece. A stunning tennis necklace features a collection of Diamonds , each more mesmerizing than the last. The array of diamonds creates a sparkling and radiant pie...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic, Ref 14790 BA
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Reference 14790BA.OO.0789BA.01 with Box & Extract from the Archives , Collectors watch in Amazing Condition. with a 7400 Euro complete over...
18k Gold
Rare Vintage Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Yellow Gold 6265
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extremely rare vintage Cosmograph Daytona with the reference 6265 crafted in yellow gold, which is known to be manufactured in limited amounts. Specifically, it is claimed that no...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Diamond Gold Etoilee Automatic Watch 34MM w Aventurine Stars Dial - NEW
By Hermès
Located in Dallas, TX
Brand New / Unworn Hermes Etoilee Automatic Watch from Hermes Arceau Exceptional Timepieces collection featuring: Aventurine dial with rose gold rotating stars; 34MM diameter 18K ros...
Diamond, Aventurine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Cartier Pasha C Ref 1035 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold 35mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1035 Model: Cartier Pasha C Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: White Dial Face: Sapphire Cry...
Rare Omega De Ville Yellow 18k Gold Co-Axial Chronometer Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Type: Rare Omega De Ville 18K Yellow Gold Co-Axial Automatic Chronometer, Full Set, Ref. 413.30.00, Circa 2001 Signed: Omega on dial, case, crown, movement, and deployment clasp Mode...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin was among the first brands to embrace the Geneva Seal and is the oldest watch producer in the world that is still in operation. Vintage Vacheron Constantin watches continue to charm and captivate collectors near and far, and the manufacturer’s Maltese cross logo, adopted in 1877, is instantly recognizable as an emblem of luxurious design and enduring quality.
Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Jean-Marc took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and flourished as an innovator in its field.
Vacheron Constantin functioned as a family business for several decades after Jean-Marc’s death. His grandson, Jacques-Barthélemy, took over the business in 1810 and promptly realized that he would need support in order to expand the company’s reach as well as oversee production. He searched for a partner who was versed in international business and who had a fondness for watches — and he found it in successful businessman François Constantin, who became his associate in 1819.
Constantin was born to a merchant in Geneva. From a young age, he traveled extensively and honed his business skills, fast becoming a venerable merchant himself. Shortly after joining Vacheron, Constantin coined the company's motto, "Do better if possible, and that is always possible." These words continue to guide the brand to this day.
Since becoming known as Vacheron & Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocative shaped designs, and its alluring timepieces are highly sought after by antique and vintage watch enthusiasts.
Widely loved models designed by Vacheron Constantin include the sporty Overseas and the Patrimony, while a number of Vacheron Constantin watches hold world records. A vintage pocket watch previously owned by King Fuad I of Egypt is one of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction. Another watch — the Reference 57260 pocket watch — has 57 complications and took eight years to build. In 2022 Vacheron Constantin exhibited a selection of its rarely seen mid-century watches in its New York City flagship store. Since the 1990s, the company has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.
Find a range of Vacheron Constantin pocket watches, wristwatches and bracelets on 1stDibs.
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.
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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.
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