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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Maroon Dial 1960's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 196's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Original Dial from Late 70's Early 80's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Late 70's / Early 80's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Datejust Original Blue Dial Gilt Marker & Hands Circa 1960 /70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial, 60's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6917 For Women, 70's
By Rolex
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6917
For Women, 70's
Wonderful Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Original Dial with Gilded Markers 60's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Diamond Dial from 1960's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Bezel
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Vintage Ricoh 17 Jewels Wristwatch, Japan, 1960s / 70s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vintage Ricoh 17 Jewels wristwatch. Japan, 1960s / 70s.
Clock diameter: 36 mm.
In excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Green Dial from 1960's and 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial from Early 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
14k Yellow Gold Milord Women Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Perregaux and Buler watches company in the 1960-70’s. It was also registered as a trademark name by Domenico
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin White Gold Dress Bracelet Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. White Gold
CIRCA: 1960 / 70's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Ultra Thin / 1003
DIAL / HANDS
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vacheron & Constantin White Gold Dress Bracelet Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. White Gold
CIRCA: 1960 / 70's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Ultra Thin / 1003
DIAL / HANDS
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Blue vintage 70s DUXOT OF SWITZERLAND 2 Dial “Airman” STYLE CASE.
Located in New York, NY
70s retro look on this sporty watch and I love the fact that it is in mint condition.
CASE: LARGE ALL
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel with Custom Made Red Diamond Dial from 1960s / 70s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm X 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Sage Green Dial 1960s or 70s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Tiffany & Co. I. W. C. Watch Company Rose Gold Manual Wind Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
man's watch when it was produced 70 years ago. However, now it would be considered to small for a man
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gucci G-Timeless with Bees Watch YA1265043
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
contemporary aesthetic to create elevated watches with a timeless feel.
Category: Watches
Brand: Gucci
Watch
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Bracelet Watch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Striking and Rare Diane Love for Trifari Shakudo Style Bracelet Watch from the 1970's. Shakudo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Edox SkyDiver Neptunian Automatic Orange Dial Men's Watch 801203NCAODN
Located in Wilmington, DE
Champion» of the Watch industry.
Double O'Ring
Since the 70’s, Edox has specific quality and technical
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Gucci G-Timeless 42mm Stainless Steel Iconic Bee Watch YA126378
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Gucci bee, a historical symbol from the '70s archives, is combined with a yellow sunbrushed
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Gucci Red Green Striped Plexi Web Watch 143.5 Skeleton Dial
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
plexiglass bangle. Clasp closure. For this model, Alessandro Michele was inspired by the vintage Gucci watch
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
; end links 380 & clasp code S P11
Accessories: None, Watch Only
Our company guarantee it is original
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies 18k Gold President, Champangne Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Diamonds: G-H Color, VS Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Gucci G-Timeless Bee-Motif Gold Dial and Stainless Steel Watch YA1265035
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Gucci bee, a historical symbol from the '70s archives, is combined with a yellow gold sun
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Gucci G-Timeless Bee-Motif Pink Dial and Stainless Steel Watch YA1265033
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Gucci bee, a historical symbol from the '70s archives, is combined with a pink lacquered dial
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Gucci G-Timeless Bee-Motif Silver Dial and Stainless Steel Watch YA1265031
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Gucci bee, a historical symbol from the '70s archives, is combined with a silver sun-brushed
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex GMT Master Watch Ref 1675, "Pepsi' Dial, Circa 1973. Service Papers.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
jubilee bracelet. Comfortably one of the better cases for 70s GMTs we have handled, a great addition for a
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Vintage Chopard Tigers Eye 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 50391 circa 1970s
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
watch is not under any obligation to service watches by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Vintage Memovox Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Fine 18K yellow gold Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. It features an automatic movement and an alarm function. It is more rare than the gold filled counterparts, because of the e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
CWC W10 British Military Issued 1977
Located in London, GB
would have been issued to the British Military having been launched in the early 70's.
A manual wind
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Gold Datejust with Custom Aftermarket Bezel and Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 36mm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Original Dial from the Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid-70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Dial and Diamond Bezel from the Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid-70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Blued Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Diamond Bezel Original Dial and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Datejust 6917 Black String Diamond Dial Oyster Band 1 Carat Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
: G-H Color, VS Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Steel and Gold Zephyr with Bracelet and Original Dial from Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue String Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Black String Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom White Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 White String Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Red String Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Black Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Blue Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Black Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Datejust 6917 Turquoise String Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Red Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Charles Nicolet Rose Gold Filled New Old Stock Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm X Diameter 40mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Lavender Dial Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 60's / 70's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Blue Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Diamonds: G-H Color, VS Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
: G-H Color, VS Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
: Late 70's - Early 80's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Red Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
: G-H Color, VS Clarity
Crystal: Sapphire
Production Range: Late 70's - Early 80's
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the maxi dress was very popular in the 1970s. This was a strange transitional era for women’s clothing as they left behind more modest clothing and embraced a risque approach to style. This meant that in the 1970s maxi dresses sat alongside miniskirts in the same closet. Shop a collection of 1970’s-inspired vintage clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
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- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bumper watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A bumper watch is a watch that uses bumper movement for rotation. Modern watches have rotors that spin a 360 degree, whereas bumper movement is back and forth at about 120 degrees. It is a type of self-winding, automatic movement. Find a broad range of antique and vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a Polerouter watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polerouter watch is a timepiece designed by Universal Genève. The Swiss watchmaker released the watch in 1954. Legendary designer Gerald Genta created the design. Its fluted chapter ring and oversize 12 o'clock marker set it apart from other mid-century modern pieces. Shop a range of Universal Genève Polerouter watches on 1stDibs.
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- What is a 41 watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 41 watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex. Its full name is the Rolex Datejust 41, and the number 41 comes from the fact that it has an Oyster case that measures 41 mm in diameter. You'll find a large selection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a watch key?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Waterbury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Waterbury Watch Company was established in the late 1870s in Connecticut to give people an inexpensive watch. It was very simply made, featured a nickel-plated case, no cover and it only had an hour hand. Through many buy-outs over the years, Waterbury eventually was folded into the Timex brand. Find a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a VC watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A VC watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watch maker Vacheron Constantin SA. The company was founded in 1755 and has created a number of iconic designs over the years, including the Overseas and the Patrimony. Find a selection of vintage Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The 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.
- What is a Genève watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Genève watch is a watch stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva, a quality seal awarded to watches that meet strict criteria in regards to its finishing and materials. Browse a variety of Genève watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a calendar watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A calendar watch, as the name suggests, indicates calendar information. It can either have one or a combination of – date, day, week, month, year and moon phase. Dating from different eras, you can find an early iteration of calendar watches from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Find a variety of classic, vintage and antique calendar watches on 1stDibs.
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