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Why is it called a watch?
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The portable timepiece worn on the wrist is called a watch due to its original purpose. Although they have become status symbols and fashion accessories, it is believed that early watches were the first tools used by town watchmen, who used them to track the start and end times of their shifts. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Art Deco Style 2.70 TCW Diamond 14K White Gold Dress Watch By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco style 2.70 TCW diamond 14K white gold 23 jewel Bulova ladies dress watch
20th Century
Length: 6.75 inches
Case: 17mm
Movement: 23 jewel, manual winding, in working c...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
JOAN RIVERS signed vintage gold tone crystals genuine leather ladies watch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JOAN RIVERS
• gold tone with crystals and genuine leather strap
• vintage designer watch
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with no sig...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Tesoro Diamond Black Dial 18k Gold Steel Quartz Watch
Located in University Place, WA
A vintage Tiffany & Co. Tesoro ladies wristwatch in stainless steel with 18k yellow gold accents. The black dial carries diamond-set hour markers and gold-tone hands, on a two-tone s...
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1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Quartz, Diamond, Steel, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Automatic 30mm Steel 18k Gold Two-Tone Watch Heart Date
Located in University Place, WA
A Tiffany & Co. Atlas automatic wristwatch in stainless steel with 18k yellow gold accents. The white dial carries the Atlas Roman numeral styling with a heart-shaped date window at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Gucci G Timeless mens gold plated PVD wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish and iconic Gucci G Timeless mens gold plated PVD wristwatch.
A really sleek model by Gucci it is the YA126461, c2000s, a gold coloured textured diamantissima style dial wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Standard Watch Co. Hunter's Gold Plated Pocket Watch with Engraved Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Hunter’s pocket watch by Standard Watch Co., crafted in America circa 1920, is a stunning example of early 20th-century horology and refined craftsmanship. The case i...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
