Elgin Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Other
Early 20th Century American Wrist Watches
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s North American Wrist Watches
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Other
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century British Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Sterling Silver
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Vermeil
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Necklace Enhancers
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Romanian Wrist Watches
Gold
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Pocket Watches
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
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Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Wrist Watches
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary French More Folk Art
Steel
Vintage 1920s American Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches
Gold Plate, Steel
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Antique Early 1900s American Wrist Watches
Antique 1890s American Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s German Clocks
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches
White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Base Metal
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Finding the Right watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
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. 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. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’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. 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. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. 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.
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. 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.
Find 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.