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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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REGENT vintage gold tone rhinestones heart face ladies designer wrist watch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed REGENT
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer wrist watch
MEASUREMENTS
• fits size 7
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Alligator Band Automatic Watch 2878
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Alligator Band Automatic Watch 2878. Stainless steel 34mm case, white dial, roman numerals, luminous hands, push button deployant clasp. Automatic...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches
1905 Antique Waltham Gold Filled 15 Jewels Open Face Pocket Watch Working Condit
By Waltham
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional antique American pocket watch by the renowned Waltham Watch Company, produced in 1905.
This classic 16-size open-face watch features a pristine white enamel dial with ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Raymond Weil Geneve bracelet strap wristwatch, Unisex, Gold plated
By Raymond Weil
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful Raymond Weil Genève ladies' wristwatch featuring an elegant two-tone bracelet design in gold-plated and stainless steel.
The watch has a classic white dial with black Ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
Cartier Tank Unisex 1970s Vintage Manual Wind 20x28mm 925 Vermeil
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
The Cartier Tank Unisex 1970s Vintage Manual Wind 20x28mm watch is a luxurious and classic timepiece. Featuring a yellow gold Vermeil case over Sterling Silver 925, with Roman numera...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
1987 Chanel Premiere watch size M Pristine Condition
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Première model watch in gold-plated metal with a black dial and quartz movement; features a gold-plated chain bracelet interwoven with black leather. Size M; manufactured in 1...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
