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1948 Watches

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderist / Reference 8143 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold & Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

No original box, however a new watch box will be provided for storage and care.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Manual Wound 17 Jewel Movement Wristwatch. Arabic Numerals (evens) 1948
Longines Manual Wound 17 Jewel Movement Wristwatch. Arabic Numerals (evens) 1948

Longines Manual Wound 17 Jewel Movement Wristwatch. Arabic Numerals (evens) 1948

By Longines

Located in Canterbury, England

We date manufacture by the hallmark of the case and the movement's serial (76****) to 1948. A very practical post war Longines watch. No box or papers are present, a presentation pou...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948

Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This was the first truly practical and dependable automatic watch ever produced. Rolex called their automatic watches, "perpetual" which is a word that they protected.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948

Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This was the first truly practical and dependable automatic watch ever produced. Rolex called their automatic watches, "perpetual" which is a word that they protected.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s
Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s

Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s

By Rolex

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 2.8" Width: 1.2" Height: 2.8" Circumference: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) THE STAINLESS STEEL SCREW BACK OYSTER CASE IS IN GOOD...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other

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Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948
Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948

Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948

By Elgin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage De Luxe Square 10k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Beveled Crystal with Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold Color Arabic 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 with Round Markers. 22mm x ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1948
Vintage IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1948

Vintage IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1948

By IWC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Cal. 89 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial with Applied Gold Beveled Pointed Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 i...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Seamaster Reference 2990-1 Stainless Steel Watch, 1948
Vintage Omega Seamaster Reference 2990-1 Stainless Steel Watch, 1948

Vintage Omega Seamaster Reference 2990-1 Stainless Steel Watch, 1948

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 2990-1 Ranchero Reference Number Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial with Applied Gold Color Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: Patek Philippe 2435J rectangular shaped 18K yellow gold watch, made in 1948. The watch measures 25 x 40mm.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948
Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

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Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

18k yellow gold Patek Philippe manual wind watch. Reference number 4357.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Oversized Omega Wristwatch from 1948 in Stainless Steel
Oversized Omega Wristwatch from 1948 in Stainless Steel

Oversized Omega Wristwatch from 1948 in Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Berlin, DE

Shortly after the Second World War, OMEGA produced this unusually large, elegant wristwatch. For this time absolutely unusual was the housing diameter of 38 mm. Made in stainless ste...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

OMEGA Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Sweep Seconds and Unusual Dial circa 1948
OMEGA Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Sweep Seconds and Unusual Dial circa 1948

OMEGA Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Sweep Seconds and Unusual Dial circa 1948

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

A very rare Omega chronometer wristwatch. Caliber: 30T2SCR Serial number: 1051094. Movement: Manual Wind. Dial: Silvered, unusual sector indication, applied Arabic and dot index...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case
Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case

Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

Railroad watch circa 1948 in Waltham gold-filled keystone case.

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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Laco Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 25.5mm Manual watch
Laco Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 25.5mm Manual watch

Laco Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 25.5mm Manual watch

Located in Surfside, FL

Manual w/ center sweep seconds hand. Circa 1948. Fine Pre-owned Laco Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Laco Vintage watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Leather strap with a G...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch
Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch

Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Note: A fine and sought-after Patek Philippe reference 544 in steel with very rare pink dial and signature of the Uruguayan retailer Freccero Essay: The 544 was introduced in 1940 a...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Vintage 1948 Dress Watch  Dennison Case  Manual Wind
Longines Vintage 1948 Dress Watch  Dennison Case  Manual Wind

Longines Vintage 1948 Dress Watch Dennison Case Manual Wind

By Longines

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1948 Longines Dress Watch Dennison Case Manual Wind Step back in time with this authentic 1948 Longines dress watch, a true vintage piece with classic craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto
1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto

1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto

By Lord Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This beautiful watch was originally presented as a gift in 1948 to a gentleman who had spent 25 years working for Monsanto.

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Oversized Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1948
Patek Philippe Oversized Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1948

Patek Philippe Oversized Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

The watch appears to have never been used and still has old oxidation staining on it.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948
IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948

IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948

By IWC

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM697 Model Number: Calibre 89 Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1948 Case Diameter: 35 mm Case Size: 35mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k R...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.
Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.

Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aspen, CO

Vintage Hourglass Patek Philippe 18k gold wristwatch, crafted in Switzerland. This timepiece features a rectangular case with a manual movement. The dial includes a small second subd...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Precision Vintage Dresswatch, H/M 9K Yellow Gold, c 1948
Rolex Precision Vintage Dresswatch, H/M 9K Yellow Gold, c 1948

Rolex Precision Vintage Dresswatch, H/M 9K Yellow Gold, c 1948

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

This Rolex dates to c. 1948. The caseback is inscribed with a beautiful font, "JS".

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Mid-Size Oyster with Original Dial and Early Crown from 1947 or 1948
Rolex Steel Mid-Size Oyster with Original Dial and Early Crown from 1947 or 1948

Rolex Steel Mid-Size Oyster with Original Dial and Early Crown from 1947 or 1948

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Size Oyster Speedking Style / Ref. 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1947-48 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm X ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1964 Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel
1964 Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel

1964 Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

Omega is perhaps best known for their Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been embraced by water sports enthusiasts and often marry a striking look with a ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel
1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel

1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

The Seamaster: Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement
1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement

1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell & SS
1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell & SS

1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell & SS

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

The Seamaster: Omega is perhaps best known by watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

1973 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch - Stainless Steel
1973 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch - Stainless Steel

1973 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

Omega Seamaster: Omega is perhaps best known for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been were embraced by water sports enthusiasts and marry a strikin...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mathey Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Chronograph
Mathey Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Chronograph

Mathey Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Chronograph

Located in New York, NY

This is a magnificent all original Mathey Tissot stainless steel chronograph from 1948. The case of the watch measures 35mm in diameter and is unpolished.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1948 Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones
UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones

UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

Lapel cuckoo watch designed by UTI Paris. Fabulous and very unusual piece, created in Paris France by the watchmakers UTI during the post war, back in the late 1940's. This lapel wa...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Bueche Girod 18-Karat Gold Watch with Original Diamond Bezel
Bueche Girod 18-Karat Gold Watch with Original Diamond Bezel

Bueche Girod 18-Karat Gold Watch with Original Diamond Bezel

By Bueche Girod

Located in Houston, TX

138 gram watch made by the jeweler Bueche-Girod (1948-1980).

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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency More Clocks

Materials

Gold

1948 Rolex 14k Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Mid Size Wrist Watch 5015
1948 Rolex 14k Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Mid Size Wrist Watch 5015

1948 Rolex 14k Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Mid Size Wrist Watch 5015

By Rolex

Located in Montclair, NJ

This gorgeous, vintage, Rolex Oyster Perpetual wrist watch is mounted in a 32mm case crafted in solid 14k yellow gold back in 1948.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Watch, circa 1948
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Watch, circa 1948

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Watch, circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe and Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Width 23mm CIRCA: 1947 / 48 MOVEMENT / CA...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather

By Movado

Located in Miami, FL

Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case, with all original parts. The Movado Ermeto watch was a pocket/purse watch manufactured between 1926 and 1985 by Movado i...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-Le-Coultre RAF Navigator Mark 11 (XI) Wristwatch Ref 6B/346, Year 1948/49
Jaeger-Le-Coultre RAF Navigator Mark 11 (XI) Wristwatch Ref 6B/346, Year 1948/49

Jaeger-Le-Coultre RAF Navigator Mark 11 (XI) Wristwatch Ref 6B/346, Year 1948/49

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Canterbury, England

The cathedral hands and dial have coeval patination making for a very attractive watch. It is considered that only 2950 Jaeger-LeCoultre Mark 11 (XI) were produced, and delivered bet...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Rolex Precision Vintage Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Rolex Precision Vintage Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch

Rolex Precision Vintage Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1948 Rolex Precision Wrist watch, 32 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case, original Crown, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Custom refinished "California" Bubble...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Watch with Original Dial from 1947 Great Birthday Gift
Rolex Steel Watch with Original Dial from 1947 Great Birthday Gift

Rolex Steel Watch with Original Dial from 1947 Great Birthday Gift

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a classic 3/4 size model with an original dial produced in 1947 or 1948. The watch keeps excellent time and is all original.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rare 1948 Chester Sterling Silver Baseball Medal Watch Fob Pendant Stunning
Rare 1948 Chester Sterling Silver Baseball Medal Watch Fob Pendant Stunning

Rare 1948 Chester Sterling Silver Baseball Medal Watch Fob Pendant Stunning

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale for lovely 1948 solid sterling silver Baseball player medal or watch fob pendant Fully hallmarked with the shield for Chester, Lion for sterling...

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Vintage 1940s British Elizabethan Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe Ref. 2440 Retro Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ref. 2440 Retro Watch in 18K Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ref. 2440 Retro Watch in 18K Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a beautiful example of a vintage Patek Philippe with unique faceted markers, and fancy ridged and curled tear drop lugs. Production of this watch began in 1948. This watch co...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Watch, 1948
Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Watch, 1948

Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Watch, 1948

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Omega Omega Ref. 2503-6 Stainless Steel watch with Two Tone Silver and Black Dial with Arabic Luminous Arabic Numbers. 36mm x 42mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.65 in.) - 15 ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 1530A Rectangular Watch, circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1530A Rectangular Watch, circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1530A Rectangular Watch, circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further sale in 1949.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Two-Tone Watch, 1948
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Two-Tone Watch, 1948

Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Two-Tone Watch, 1948

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Ref. 4392 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Machined Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Two Tone Black and Gold Roman Arabic California Dial. 32mm x 38mm lug t...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega 9 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1948
Vintage Omega 9 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1948

Vintage Omega 9 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1948

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Omega 9k Rose Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Painted Silver Arabic 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 with Elongated Triangle Painted Markers.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Reference 22536 Watch, 1948
Vintage Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Reference 22536 Watch, 1948

Vintage Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Reference 22536 Watch, 1948

By Universal Genève

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Universal Geneve Very Collectible Iconic JUMBO Tri-Compax Triple Date Moon Phase Ref. 22536 Enversteel Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Painted Arabi...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 1578R Large Rose Gold Calatrava Watch 36mm Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1578R Large Rose Gold Calatrava Watch 36mm Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1578R Large Rose Gold Calatrava Watch 36mm Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further sale.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1491R Vintage Fancy Scrol Lugs Calatrava Watch, circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1491R Vintage Fancy Scrol Lugs Calatrava Watch, circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1491R Vintage Fancy Scrol Lugs Calatrava Watch, circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The watch was made in 1948 and sold in 1949, and is accompanied with an extract certificate from the Archives confirming it's date of manufacture and further sale.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 2431R Vintage Rose Gold Watch, Fancy Flame Lugs, circa 1948
Patek Philippe 2431R Vintage Rose Gold Watch, Fancy Flame Lugs, circa 1948

Patek Philippe 2431R Vintage Rose Gold Watch, Fancy Flame Lugs, circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This Vintage Calatrava comes with a Silver White) dial with applied 18k yellow gold hour markers and Arabic 12, sub seconds at 6 0'clock, an Patek brown crocodile strap and Patek vin...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further sale.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further sale.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Gilbert Manual Wristwatch, circa 1948
Hamilton Yellow Gold Gilbert Manual Wristwatch, circa 1948

Hamilton Yellow Gold Gilbert Manual Wristwatch, circa 1948

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage man’s Hamilton 14K YG “Gilbert” model with personalized case back engraving dating this example to 1948. Featuring an original “Butler” silvered dial with applied 18K YG Bre...

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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2436 1948
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2436 1948

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2436 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Barcelona, ES

Patek Philippe ref. 2436 Mov. 958444 Cal. 10-200 In yellow gold

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 5018 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 5018 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 5018 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Scarce and desirable model Rolex stainless steel “Bombe ref 5018 serial # 608,xxx circa 1948. Featuring 35mm diameter Oyster case with extended bowed lugs, smooth bezel, acrylic crys...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 5050 circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 5050 circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 5050 circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

All our watches are guaranteed genuine and come with a 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

All our watches are guaranteed genuine and come with a 1 year warranty of accurate timekeeping.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Wristwatch Ref 5018 circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Wristwatch Ref 5018 circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Wristwatch Ref 5018 circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

All our watches are guaranteed genuine and come with a 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe self winding wristwatch Ref 5018, circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe self winding wristwatch Ref 5018, circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe self winding wristwatch Ref 5018, circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Scarce and desirable model Rolex stainless steel “Bombe ref 5018 serial # 608,xxx circa 1948. Featuring 35mm diameter Oyster case with extended bowed lugs, smooth bezel, acrylic cry...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

All our watches are guaranteed genuine and come with a 1 year warranty of accurate timekeeping.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch Ref 5022 circa 1948
Rolex Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch Ref 5022 circa 1948

Rolex Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch Ref 5022 circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

All our watches are guaranteed genuine and come with a 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex SS/14K  Hooded Bubbleback correct ref 3065 circa 1948
Rolex SS/14K  Hooded Bubbleback correct ref 3065 circa 1948

Rolex SS/14K Hooded Bubbleback correct ref 3065 circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS/14K Hooded Bubbleback correct ref 3065 circa 1948 with beautifully restored black sector dial with contrasting patina'd luminous indexes and matching luminous gold Mercedes...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Classic 29mm
Longines Classic 29mm

Longines Classic 29mm

By Longines

Located in Surfside, FL

Manual. 29 mm case size. Circa 1948. Fine Pre-owned Longines Watch. Certified preowned Dress Longines Classic watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Lizard strap with a plaque...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 26mm Just Date Women's Wrist Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 26mm Just Date Women's Wrist Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 26mm Just Date Women's Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date display watch is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. With it's versatile satin 26mm stainless steel case, this water resis...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500's METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch
Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch

Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 1950’s solid 18k yellow gold Omega manual wind. Florentine bezel. Omega dial refinished and custom colored in a bright ice blue. 18k yellow gold Length: 37.36mm Width: 34mm Ban...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring

New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681
1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681

1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1981 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Datejust 31 Watch Model: 6827 Serial: 6703098 This elegant Rolex midsize watch is set in solid 18K gold. 31mm case with fluted bezel White ro...

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch

Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap
Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap

Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Elevate your wrist with timeless sophistication in this Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic, a contemporary reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic Tank design. Crafted in polished stainless...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial
Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial

Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6550 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm M...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel, Early 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel, Early 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34 mm M...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Constellation Stainless Steel with Original Dial and Bracelet 1950s
Omega Constellation Stainless Steel with Original Dial and Bracelet 1950s

Omega Constellation Stainless Steel with Original Dial and Bracelet 1950s

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Constellation METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm Lug Tip To Lug Tip X Diame...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. 2022 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can veri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch

Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch

Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1946 Rolex "Bubbleback" Wrist Watch, 32 M.M 2 piece Stainless Steel case, Automatic, self winding 17 Jewel Movement. Restored as original Black Dial with Luminous Half Roman an...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6202 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm MOV...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

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1948 Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 1948 watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 67 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 1948 watches to choose from, but Art Deco and Modern 1948 watches are of considerable interest. Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. When shopping our range of 1948 watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are 1948 Watches?

Prices for 1948 watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $337 and can go as high as $35,729, while 1948 watches, on average, fetch $5,242.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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 antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.