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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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Rolex Ladies 25mm Oyster Perpetual White Diamond two-tone Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex
Style - oyster perpetual
Gender- ladies
Case size - 25mm
Model - 6619
Metals - stainless steel / Yellow Gold
Dial - custom White Diamond
Bezel - Custom Yellow Gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
By Vulcain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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MOVADO Vintage Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Movado
Located in Paris, FR
MOVADO Mechanical lady's watch from the Movado brand in 18-carat yellow gold circa 1960
Original ribbon bracelet in 18k satin yellow gold. Original mechanism. The watch is in working...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm
MOVEMENT...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W6920046 3284
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W6920046 3284 - Automatic. Stainless steel case (36mm). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals. Stainless steel Cartier bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18238. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 36.0 mm in...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
