Designers To Watch
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970s European Modern Wrist Watches
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
1990s Retro Wrist Watches
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Wrist Watches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
10k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s English Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Artisan Wrist Watches
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Classical Roman Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches
2010s Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Steel, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Silver
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023There are no specific criteria for what makes a military watch a military watch. However, people may call watches "military" if they resist damage due to shocks, are highly waterproof, accurate and easy to read in extreme environments. On 1stDibs, find a selection of military watches.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bumper watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A bumper watch is a watch that uses bumper movement for rotation. Modern watches have rotors that spin a 360 degree, whereas bumper movement is back and forth at about 120 degrees. It is a type of self-winding, automatic movement. Find a broad range of antique and vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a Polerouter watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polerouter watch is a timepiece designed by Universal Genève. The Swiss watchmaker released the watch in 1954. Legendary designer Gerald Genta created the design. Its fluted chapter ring and oversize 12 o'clock marker set it apart from other mid-century modern pieces. Shop a range of Universal Genève Polerouter watches on 1stDibs.
- Is there a Bentley watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Bentley, Breitling created the B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley Centenary Limited Edition watch. There are other versions of the Breitling Bentley available. Find a collection of expertly vetted Breitling Bentley watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a 41 watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 41 watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex. Its full name is the Rolex Datejust 41, and the number 41 comes from the fact that it has an Oyster case that measures 41 mm in diameter. You'll find a large selection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a watch key?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Waterbury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Waterbury Watch Company was established in the late 1870s in Connecticut to give people an inexpensive watch. It was very simply made, featured a nickel-plated case, no cover and it only had an hour hand. Through many buy-outs over the years, Waterbury eventually was folded into the Timex brand. Find a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a VC watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A VC watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watch maker Vacheron Constantin SA. The company was founded in 1755 and has created a number of iconic designs over the years, including the Overseas and the Patrimony. Find a selection of vintage Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The 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.
- Does Pandora do watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Pandora does not do watches. However, the jewelry maker has produced watches in the past. In 2010, Pandora introduced its Black Crown Diamond watch line, but retired it in July 2014. Shop a selection of Pandora jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an Atlas watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term Atlas watch can refer to one of two things. Tiffany & Co.’s line of luxury watches is the Atlas range. Timepieces in the collection draw inspiration from the Tiffany Atlas clock produced in 1853. The St. Moritz Watch Company also produces titanium timepieces called Momentum Atlas or Atlas for short. On 1stDibs, find a variety of watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Genève watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Genève watch is a watch stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva, a quality seal awarded to watches that meet strict criteria in regards to its finishing and materials. Browse a variety of Genève watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a calendar watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A calendar watch, as the name suggests, indicates calendar information. It can either have one or a combination of – date, day, week, month, year and moon phase. Dating from different eras, you can find an early iteration of calendar watches from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Find a variety of classic, vintage and antique calendar watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bucherer watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Bucherer watch is a timepiece made by the company Carl F. Bucherer. Carl-Friedrich Bucherer founded the watchmaker in 1888. His company has the distinction of being one of the oldest Swiss watchmakers to still remain under the ownership of the founder's family. Shop a variety of Bucherer watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a moonphase watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A moonphase watch is designed to recreate the different phases of the moon on the dial. The aperture is usually curved so that it looks like the moon is waxing and waning.
- What is a moonphase on a watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A moonphase on a watch shows the current phase of the moon as you see it in the sky. Having an accurate moon phase in a watch is a little more difficult than it would seem because a lunar cycle lasts 29 days, 12 hours and 44 minutes meaning that a 135-tooth gear is necessary to drive the moon disc optimally for the exacting standards of watchmakers. Shop a collection of vintage and new moonphase watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a watch complication?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021With respect to watchmaking, a complication refers to any feature of a timepiece that is in addition to the display of hours, minutes and seconds. The most common complications include displaying the date, the day of the week or a stopwatch feature.
- What is a snowflake watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are two watches that are known as snowflake watches. One snowflake watch is also known as Reference SBGA211 by Grand Seiko. It’s one of the brand’s best known watches and is very popular. Its unique dial resembles a snowflake. The Reference 9411 Tudor Submariner is also called the snowflake because the second hand looks like a snowflake. Shop vintage and contemporary watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.