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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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Hermès Kelly Watch Golden Black leather
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model watch in gold-plated metal, black dial with dog collar-style nail indexes in gold-plated metal at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, quartz movement (battery), finely grained...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
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1990s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bulgari Montre Baignoire by Bvlgari Ovale Watch papers New in box
Located in PARIS, FR
Bulgari watch Oval model, 18 carat yellow gold case, white background, quartz movement, leather strap marked in pink lizard style, yellow gold buckle, delivered in its box (and outer...
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2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
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1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch. This Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 1983. It's a great watch in great con...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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