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What do the small clocks on a watch mean?

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What do the small clocks on a watch mean?
What the small clocks on a watch mean will vary from timepiece to timepiece. Called sub-dials, they serve as tools for measuring and tracking things other than the current time. Some common types of sub-dials include chronograph stopwatches for tracking seconds and fractions of seconds, moon phase trackers, power reserve monitors, second time zone dials, speed calculators and distance trackers. Explore a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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Vintage R.J. GRAZIANO gold tone turquoise enamel rhinestones designer watch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed R.J. GRAZIANO • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer watch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

1968 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Watch, Automatic, Date - Stainless St
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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1969 Omega Seamaster Mens Classic Vintage Emerald Green Dial Watch - Mint
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1960's OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Watch with Racing Dial - Stainless St
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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ANDRE MONIQUE vintage gold tone glass pearls beaded cha cha designer watch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ANDRE MONIQUE • gold tone with glass stones and rhinestones • vintage designer watch / not tested if works, selling as is MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very g...
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