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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
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Wrist Watches

Vintage Woman Watch in 18K White Gold with Diamonds Circa 1960 Zodiac Brand
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
ZODIAC Zodiac brand mechanical ladies' watch in 18-carat white gold and diamonds and its original
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Patek Philippe Diamond Blue Dial Gold Ladies Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Vintage 1960s all-original Patek Philippe ladies' watch is crafted in 18k white gold
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1960's Movado for Tiffany & Co. Queenmatic 14K Gold Ladies Handwinding Watch
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Movado for Tiffany & Co. Queenmatic Ladies Watch This vintage ladies watch is from the 1960's. The
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Piaget Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Vintage Piaget LAdies wristwatch. A highly collectible piece, for a delicate and elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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