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Were there watches in the 1960s?

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Were there watches in the 1960s?
Yes, 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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Shop for 1960 Vintage Ladies Watches on 1stDibs
Bulova Mid Century Vintage Ladies 3 Tone Gold Filled Watch All Original, 1960's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 3 Colors Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Wrist Watches

1960's Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vintage Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K Gold All Original - Pleasing Design
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1960's PIAGET Ladies Vintage Backwind 18K White Gold & Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's PIAGET Ladies Vintage Backwind Watch - 18K White Gold & Factory Piaget Diamonds Fit for a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

1960's Gruen Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
By Gruen
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's GRUEN Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch - 14K White Gold & Diamonds Beautiful Design - Approx. 1.5
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Longines Vintage 1960's Manual 17 jewels 19mm Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This classical Vintage Longines ladies’ wristwatch is in great condition & in excellent working
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Ladies Classique Rolex Watch With Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage ladies Rolex watch with diamond accents Circa 1960's Rolex Precision 8297 Hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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