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Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Nickel Silver Very Early Wrist Watch with Original Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Military Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1890s Wrist Watches

Jaques & Marcus Rose Gold Military Style Manual Watch, circa 1893
Located in Long Beach, CA
opened. The watch is fitted with a high grade Swiss movement of the caliber of a Patek Philippe. The time
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Antique 1890s Swiss Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Open Faced Pocket Watch is entirely hand made. It is entirely original with a high grade movement and
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
elegant military shadow box Waltham dial supports the time period of this watch. This is a beautiful
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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1932 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
the early 1920s, during which most wrist watches were converted pocketwatch movements. Gent's military
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
railroad watches and military timers. They are still in business today based though in Switzerland. Their
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
the early 1920s, during which most wrist watches were converted pocketwatch movements. Gent's military
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial from
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American House of Waltham. We seldom see these early American watches in such fine condition. This watch
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Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
military dial from the famous Dennison watch case manufacturing company. Examine this case very carefully
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow and White Gold Handmade Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch it likely had a military intention. Certainly if you were an officer you might have owned an
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I have an active
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
a military dial mated to a very rare trench watch case. These cases are getting harder and harder to
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era. A genuine Bold Military dial that has
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a great watch this is. We never see watches this old with such fine
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tiffany & Co. Silver Campaign Watch circa, 1915 with Original Kiln Fired Dial
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
unique timepieces you will be impressed by this fine watch. Tiffany only purchased the finest watches
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Waltham Platinum Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa, 1934 with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
original blued steel luminous hands. The watch has one of Waltham's highest grade movements of the time
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Tortue Shaped Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch has a flawless original dial, which we never see on watches this old. Also still has its original
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm Iced Out Diamond Dial 14.75ct Jubilee Bracelet Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
(if needed), Conservatively graded, and photographed in-house. This watch is guaranteed to be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
young By definition, What is a “Trench Watch” What are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created
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Vintage 1910s American Anglo-Indian Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Style / Military METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Waltham Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Red Dial circa, 1950's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
“industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Watch with Flawless Original Dial From 1934
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Crown Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style from 1920's with Original Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Crown Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Military Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Juvenia Sterling Silver Campaign Style Rotary Phone Bezel Manual Wristwatch
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Style METAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology. Rooted in Military History
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

1942 Lord Elgin Caliber 559 21 Jewels. Christmas 1943
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Company pioneered its first wristwatch, leading ahead of other American watch companies. Elgin watches
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Dent Maker to the Queen English 18 Karat Gold Early Wristwatch circa 1870s-1880s
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch as well because few people wore wrist watches when it produced. It is high grade and beautifully
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Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Wrist Watches

Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Blackjack in Las Vegas -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By Ralph Stearns
Located in Boca Raton, FL
ways. About Ralph Stearns Ralph Stearns is a Texan photorealist painter. Born into a military family
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2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Young Naval Conscript” Antique French Painting by Julien Le Blant
Located in Shippensburg, PA
father goodbye as the French Navy has arrived at his home to collect him for conscription to military
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Hamilton 4229b 22 Jewel Rare Military Grade Watch with Commercial Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unusual military grade Hamilton 22 jewels with a 24 hour dial. This movement is typically found
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Vintage 1940s American More Clocks

Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Round Military Style Manual Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Military Grade Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of military grade watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k gold, gold and silver. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of military grade watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Edwardian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Hamilton, Angelus and Elgin produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 1 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many old european cut military grade watches for sale. Most of our military grade watches for sale are for men, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Military Grade Watches?

Prices for military grade watches start at $700 and top out at $9,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,850.

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.

Questions About Military Grade Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Elgin watches, grade means what quality the timepieces are. Elgin assigned grades based on the type of movement and the type of finish on its watches. Higher grade watches tended to cost more than lower grade ones. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There isn't one specific brand or model of watch that the military uses. Generally, members of the military wear watches that are durable, waterproof, shockproof and accurate in the field. Shop a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 4, 2024
    Yes, Omega has made military watches. In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions.

    In 1948, Omega launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. While the Omega Seamaster is known as a dive watch, it wasn’t originally made for divers. Introduced in 1948, it was marketed as a dress watch for posh modern gentlemen and featured new waterproofing technology developed by the firm during World War II.

    Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. To commemorate the partnership, the firm created 007 editions of the Seamaster. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists. 

    Find vintage Omega watches on 1stDibs.

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