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Why is it called a watch?
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The portable timepiece worn on the wrist is called a watch due to its original purpose. Although they have become status symbols and fashion accessories, it is believed that early watches were the first tools used by town watchmen, who used them to track the start and end times of their shifts. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Cartier Ceinture Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2502
Brand Cartier
Model Ceinture
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Date Circa 1980
Gender Unisex / Women
Box only
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Condition
Case - Ex...
Category
Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Solo 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 2742
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 2742 - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case with stainless steel back (27mm x 34mm). Silver colored dial with black Roman nume...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose”
Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch
comes with original factory polish – great news for a collector!
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Dating from 1962 (ye...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 2 - 7T27-7A20 British Military Issued Watch
Stock Number: CHW5375
Price: £695.00
This Seiko 2nd Generation British Military Iss...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch,
dating back to circa 1939, featuring:
30mm S/Steel Case,
35mm including the original signed s...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch. This lovely watch is characterized by its elegant and classic design,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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