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What is the history of the Dunhill watch?
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The history of the Dunhill watch starts with the founding of retailer Dunhill by Alfred Dunhill in 1893. During its early days, Dunhill's London store sold men's giftware and accessories produced by other makers, but it gradually began producing its own product line. By the 1920s, Dunhill had added watches to its offerings and, in the mid-20th century, had ramped up its watch production through partnerships with Swiss makers. When the quartz crisis struck, Dunhill embraced the demand for quartz watches by incorporating the technology into many of its timepieces. This change made Dunhill's sales strong throughout the 1980s and beyond. Today, Dunhill continues to offer limited edition mechanical and quartz timepieces, such as the Automatic Steel, the Royal Steel, the Slimline and the British Racing Green. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Dunhill jewelry and watches.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
Circa 1970
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Blue Marble lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Lacquer Lighter In Original Velvet Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Lacquer Lighter Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Red lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition.
Works perfectly.
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Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Lacquer Lighter Original Dunhill Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated Red lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition.
Works perfe...
Category
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case, Lighter & Tie Clip & Heritage Cufflinks Set
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Cigarette Case, Lighter & Tie Clip & British Heritage Cufflinks
Elegant Vintage Dunhill Cigarette case, British lather
Vintage Silver Dunhill Lighter
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Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
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Vintage Dunhill Ruby and Textured 18K Gold Rectangular Cigarette Lighter, 1975
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
Introducing a wonderful piece of history - a vintage rectangular cigarette lighter, masterfully crafted in 18 carat yellow gold with a distinctive textured finish on the surface - a perfect blend of function and refined craftsmanship.
Running vertically down the body and lid is a striking line of 60 lively red square baguette cut rubies, all securely channel set in a single row that adds vibrant colour and contrast against the warm gold. Together, the rich rubies are estimated to weigh approximately 4.20ct.
The ignition wheel and mechanism are tucked seamlessly into the case, while a grooved thumb grip is integrated into the side panel for ease of use, framed subtly within the textured finish.
Finally, the piece measure 6.4 x 2.5 x 1.2cm, has a gross weight of 132 grams and is stamped Dunhill, 750 UKK345 - Made in England. London hallmark - 1975.
Ideal for collectors or lovers of statement accessories, this beautifully designed vintage cigarette lighter...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Vanity Items
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Rare Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Rare Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Case
Circa 1970
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition.
Works perfectl...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold Plate
