1930s Rolex
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rose Gold, Steel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Gold
Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches
Silver
Vintage 1930s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s European Post-War Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Crystal, Mixed Metal, White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss More Desk Accessories
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Night Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items
18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vanity Items
18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Wood
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
20th Century Pocket Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Swiss Pocket Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Other
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
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1930s Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
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