As with everything else in society, watches have long been subject to gender roles and stereotypes.
Long associated with productivity and business, which were considered male-dominated fields, there are more men’s collectible wristwatches than women’s.
That said, women aren’t without options when vintage wristwatch hunting.
Modern watches for women began at the highest levels of society, with Patek making one for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary in the mid-1800s, and Cartier soon followed suit making luxury wristwatches for ladies.
These are, thus, brands you’ll want to focus on when hunting for lovely historic ladies’ wristwatches.
Meanwhile, for watches with big numbers, these two selections truly stand apart.