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Who are the best watchmakers in the world?

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Who are the best watchmakers in the world?
Here is a look at some of the best watchmakers in the world, according to experts. A good starting point is the Big Three — a trio of luxury watchmakers acclaimed for their ability to make highly complicated, expertly crafted timepieces. They are: Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. Other leading watchmakers include Rolex, Cartier, TAG Heuer, IWC, Omega, Panerai, Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breitling, Hublot, Piaget, A. Lange & Söhne, Chopard and Longines. Shop a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
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Gucci Signoria steel horsebit design bracelet watch, ladies
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish and iconic Gucci Signoria stainless steel watch. This is a bracelet strap watch with a nice sleek stainless steel strap with the signature horsebit design and Gucci brande...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
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2010s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega De Ville Gold Tone Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic gold plated and stainless steel Omega De Ville wristwatch from the 1970s with a stunning bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its timeless look, thi...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Precision Diamond Watch 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Circa 1950s–60s Rare vintage Rolex Precision Cocktail watch 18 carat gold Diamond bezel with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling over one carat Integrated bracelet strap Round silve...
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Boucheron Montre Reflet Small 8 Bracelets Watch Small 8 Colorful Leather Straps
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 8 Boucheron leather straps for the Reflets watch, Small format (case diameter 1.8 cm excluding crown), with gold metal tips, including 1 black measuring 12.3 cm (11.8 cm exclu...
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2010s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN and index hour markers to the face. Set with a Speidel gold-plated and black cord watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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