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Were there watches in the 1960s?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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