Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 37 M.M 18k Rose Gold 3 Piece
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 37 M.M 18k Rose Gold 3 Piece
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage IWC Watch, c.1950s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This beautiful IWC watch dates to the 1950s. The 18 carat yellow gold case sits at 37mm with a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC 18K Rose Gold Vintage c1950's Manual 17 Jewels Hooded Lugs 21mm Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece by 18K Rosy Yellow Gold IWC (International Watch Company) is
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Solid Gold Jumbo 37mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA513
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Men's IWC Schaffhausen manual wind jumbo dress watch, c.1950s, in
18k Gold
I.W.C. International Steel Mid-Century Automatic 1960's with Original Dial
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Reference 818A METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Mid-century IWC Calatrava Cal. 88 Solid 14K Gold Manual Wristwatch w/ Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Movement: IWC Cal. 88, manual wind Case: Solid 14k gold Switzerland, 1950
Gold
Unavailable
Vintage IWC Stainless Steel Watch, 1950
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Unavailable
Vintage IWC Stainless Steel Watch, 1957
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Automatic Cal. 852 Stainless Steel watch with Silver
Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wrist Watch, 1950s
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New
IWC Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in Verona, IT
18k yellow gold IWC wristwatch, circa 1950s. Two-tone dial, signed Hardy Bros Ltd., with gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage IWC Automatic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with a Black Dial, 1951
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1951 Vintage IWC International Watch Company 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Black
Vacheron & Constantin 18 Karat White Gold Ref. 6456, circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful condition example 18K white gold Vacheron & Constantin circa 1950’s. Featuring a 34mm
18k Gold, White Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Cal 852 Automatic wristwatch, 1952
Located in Berlin, DE
Cal. 853 IWC was an own design and manufacture, an automatic movement with so-called pellaton
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Rare Ingenieur Automatic Wristwatch Ref 666A, 1958
Located in Berlin, DE
Here we offer a rare IWC INGENIEUR ref. 666A from 1958. Still in good original condition show
Stainless Steel
IWC International Shauffhausen 18Kt. Art Deco Watch in New Condition from 1950's
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
IWC Calatrava Stainless Steel 36mm
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This is an iconic 1950's IWC caliber 88 manual wind Calatrava. The watch was considered jumbo size
Stainless Steel
IWC Rose Gold Cal.89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM783 Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Unisex Age 1950's Case Diameter 36 mm Case
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Ingenieur 666A Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition and recently polished. Circa 1955. New, generic strap and buckle. IWC
Stainless Steel
IWC Yellow Gold Cal.89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1950s
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM781 Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1950's Case Diameter: 34 mm Case Size: 34mm Box
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Wristwatch With Sweep Center Seconds
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
IWC 18k yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s, 33 mm case with fancy flared lugs. Original silvered
18k Gold
IWC Rose Gold Center Seconds Wristwatch circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
IWC Schaffhausen, 18k rose gold wristwatch, original silvered dial with raised pink gold Arabic and
18k Gold
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Cal. 89 Dress Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1957 IWC Vintage Mens Cal. 89 Dress Watch - Platinum Gorgeous Restored Condition - Iconic Movement - 1
Platinum
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Cal. 89 Dress Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1957 IWC Vintage Mens Cal. 89 Dress Watch - Platinum Gorgeous Restored Condition - Iconic Movement - 1
Platinum
IWC Rose Gold Cal. 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1952
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
and Papers: Period 50s IWC box Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k Rose Gold Dial: Silver Bracelet
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1947
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Size: 35mm Box and Papers: 1950's IWC Box Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k Yellow Gold Dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1958 IWC Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Caliber 89 - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1958 IWC Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Caliber 89 - Stainless Steel Gorgeous
Stainless Steel
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 852 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 852 Automatic - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition
Stainless Steel
Men's Vintage International IWC 36mm 18k Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch Cal. 89
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: International Watch Co. (IWC) Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss-made Caliber
18k Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Cal.88 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1951
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM782 Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1951 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Silver Ba...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1959 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic with Tiffany Blue Dial - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1959 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic with Tiffany Blue Dial - Stainless Steel Gorgeous
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s International Watch Company Automatic Gents Watch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage stainless steel watch from the designer IWC (International Watch Company). The
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 9.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.01 in
14K Gold Mid Century Mens Wristwatch International Watch Co Schaffhausen IWC
By I.W.C. Schaffhausen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 14K Gold Mid Century Men's Wristwatch by International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen
Gold
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Co. Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece
18k Gold
IWC Calatrava 18K Rose Gold Jumbo 36mm
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This is a pristine IWC 36mm jumbo Calatrava from the 1950's. This watch is a rarity since its case
Rose Gold
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece
18k Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Sweep Center Seconds circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
IWC 18k yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s, 35 mm, manual-wind movement, gilt alpha hands, sweep
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1958 IWC Vintage Mens Watch with Semi-Bombe Lugs, Cal. 853 Automatic
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1958 IWC Vintage Mens Watch with Semi-Bombe Lugs, Cal. 853 Automatic
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.66 in W 1.34 in
1958 IWC Vintage Cal. 853 Automatic Mens 18K Rose Gold Watch - Original Papers
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1958 IWC Vintage Cal. 853 Automatic Mens 18K Rose Gold Watch - Original Papers
Rose Gold
International Watch Company for Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Mens Dress Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Boston, MA
manufacturer IWC, and by Tiffany & Company. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a polished round case mated
Yellow Gold
IWC Rose Gold Wristwatch with Fancy Lugs circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant IWC wristwatch in 18k rose gold with manual-wind movement and fancy lugs.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
IWC 18 Karat Rose Gold Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an elegant 18k rose gold IWC ( Internations Watch Company ) with the appearance of a large
18k Gold, Rose Gold
International Watch Company Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
IWC vintage wristwatch in rose gold from the 1950's.
IWC Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
International Watch Company in 18 yellow gold with a rare textured silvered guilloche dial and run by a manual wind movement.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC SS Dress Model 1950's
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC dress model 33 x 40mm round case with wide bezel, heavy snap back case, and extended tapered
Platinum Diamond Dial IWC Shafhaussen 1950's
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC Heavy Platinum Rectangular Hinged Case 22 X 40mm Fancy Sculpted Case With Large Lobed Lugs
IWC Vintage Stainless Steel CAL.89
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM1914 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Vintage Model Reference: Cal.89 Age: Circa 1950's
Stainless Steel
IWC MKXI Stainless Steel CAL.89 Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM1969 Manufacturer: IWC Model: MKXI Model Reference: Cal.89 Age: Circa 1950's Gender
Stainless Steel
IWC CAL.89 18K Rose Gold Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM1966 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Cal.89 Model Reference: Cal.89 Age: Circa 1950's Gender
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Vintage C.89 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1950 Gender: Men Complete With: IWC Box Dial: Cream Arabic Glass: Plexiglass Case Material
Steel, Stainless Steel
IWC Yellow Gold Dress Model Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 18K Yellow Gold Oversize Dress Model circa 1950’s. Featuring 35 x 44mm diameter snap back case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Dress Model Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 18K Yellow Gold dress model circa 1950s. Featuring 35 x 41.5mm heavy snap back case with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Gold Oversize Dress Model c. 1950s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 18K YG oversize dress model 35 X 46mm diameter case with large extended lugs circa 1950's with
18k Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Dress Model Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
International Watch Co 18K Yellow Gold Dress Model circa 1950s. Featuring 35 x 40mm heavy snap back case with extended horn lugs and acrylic crystal. Original lightly patina’d matte ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Square Dress Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
International Watch Co 18K Yellow Gold Square Dress Wristwatch circa 1950s. Distinctive sculpted 28 X 37mm case with prominent tear drop lugs and flared, stepped sides. Featuring mat...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Sculpted Bezel
By IWC
Located in Phoenix, AZ
An IWC 18k yellow gold wristwatch. Fancy sculpted bezel. Ref. 22232682. Movement number 2279615.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
IWC Men's Gold Dress Model circa 1960s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 18K YG 33.5 X 44mm Bombe style case with large curved lugs, self winding dress model circa 1960
18k Gold
IWC Rose Gold Dress Wristwatch circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 18K Rose Gold Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s. Oversized 36.5 x 45.5mm case with fancy claw lugs
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Rose Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref.666
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
-Caliber IWC 8531 system Pellaton, automatic, date Dial-Service dial Bracelet-Leather strap, buckle
IWC Yellow Gold Oversized Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 18k yellow gold oversized dress model wristwatch, circa 1950s. 35mm diameter case with fancy
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Dress Model Caliber 89 Wristwatch, circa 1958
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A very attractive IWC 18K YG dress model circa 1958 featuring 35 X 40mm heavy snap back case with
18k Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Bombe Lugs Dress Model Wristwatch, circa 1959
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handsome IWC manual wind dress model with attractive 34.5 x 43mm stainless steel case. With
Stainless Steel
IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dress Model Caliber 89, circa 1956
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An extremely attractive vintage IWC 18K yellow gold dress model circa 1956 featuring 35 X 40mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Rose Gold Oversize Vintage Dress Model Manual Wristwatch, circa 1953
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful and striking oversize IWC 18K rose gold vintage dress model circa 1953. Large 37mm
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Lady's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Created by Rolex, this wristwatch's head is made out of 18 karat gold. Its straps are gold-filled. Total weight: 23.4 grams. Case measurements width: 1.7 cm, length: 1.7 cm. Serial N...
18k Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9488 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
18k Gold
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Rose Gold 34mm 6413
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 34mm 18k rose gold gentleman’s wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin, distinguished by its unusual inverted harrow hands and a beautifully preserved silver dial. The dial is...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$14,981Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.44 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold Diamonds w Oyster Perpetual Band 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold and Diamonds on the Numbers with an Oyster Band Creator: Rolex 2416631 , 6627 Design: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 18kYellow-Rose Gold S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Square Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Ref 4533 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1940s Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 27mm square case
9k Gold
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation Pie Pan Watch. Authentic Mens Omega Automatic 5852 Wristwatc
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Band material: Stainless steel Materials: Stainless steel Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Genuine Omega Constellation Ref. 5852 Pan Pie Arrowhead Dial
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
By Cartier
Located in Media, PA
This is a fantastic 14 karat yellow gold Cartier watch but the movement is by Concord. Watch is manual winding and it works perfectly fine and runs well. I don't believe it is perfec...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310; 38mm Stainless steel case, Factory mother of pearls dial featuring Automatic movement with Chronograph and date, stainless steel diamon...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,150
IWC Portofino IW2010 Men's Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Portofino IW2010 Men's Watch in 18K Yellow Gold SKU: U137334 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: IWC Model: Portofino Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-winding ...
Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 8648 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1943 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 8648. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 1...
18k Gold, White Gold
One of Switzerland’s major luxury watch companies was started by an American who saw the potential of bringing Switzerland’s superb watchmaking into the modern age through industrialized manufacturing and high-precision interchangeable parts. The New Hampshire–born watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones (1841–1916), who founded International Watch Company — known today as simply IWC — in 1868, was interested in “combining all the excellence of the American system of mechanism with the more skillful hand labor of the Swiss.”
Setting up the company with another American watchmaker, Charles Kidder, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Jones used hydropower from the River Rhine for his plant’s machinery. Rethinking watch design would lead to one of IWC’s early successes: the Pallweber pocket watch. Based on an 1883 patent by Austrian watchmaker Josef Pallweber, the watch employed numbered disks for jumping hour and minute displays, making it a pioneer in digital timekeeping.
After Johann Rauschenbach-Vogel took over the watch manufacturer in 1880, four generations of his family led IWC into the 20th century. In 1905, Ernst Jakob Homberger and his brother-in-law Carl Jung — the famed Swiss psychiatrist — acquired IWC. Homberger bought out Jung’s holdings in 1929, and in the 1930s, the company introduced pilot watches, which were particularly robust and aimed solely at the civil aviation industry. These durable wristwatches were designed specifically to remain operational during extreme temperature shifts. (As blue watch dials are particularly hot right now, IWC's blue-dial Big Pilot is having a moment.)
The company still operates alongside the river where it was founded, having gained an international reputation over the past 150 years for its elegant designs and expert craftsmanship. Vintage IWC watches are prized by collectors — of whom there are many these days — and while the company continues to guard its attention to detail and quality, it has pushed its classic designs forward with modern innovation intended to stand the test of time.
IWC’s 2013 Ingenieur watch collection, with its precision based on an inventive constant-force mechanism, looked back to a 1955 Ingenieur model that featured a durable soft-iron inner cage as well as a 1976 update by leading Swiss watch designer Gérald Genta that encased its mechanism in a sleek steel case. IWC has also had a recent push toward sustainability, designing watches that are made to last a lifetime and beyond and earning the highest environmental ranking of any Swiss watch company in a 2018 report published by the World Wide Fund for Nature Switzerland (WWF).
Find vintage IWC wristwatches, Art Deco–style pocket watches and more on 1stDibs.
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.