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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 ...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
$177 Sale Price
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Cartier Montre Santos Galbee Lady Or Acier 1996 Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch Box
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Santos Galbée Lady’s watch, circa 1996, crafted in steel and 18K yellow gold. This quartz-powered timepiece features a satin-finished dial—shifting between silver and gold to...
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Materials
Gold, Steel
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
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
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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Materials
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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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Materials
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1957 Omega Seamaster Chronograph Vintage Mens Cal. 321 Ref. 2886 Watch - S Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Materials
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