Cartier Pocket Watch
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Retro Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Pocket Watches
Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Pocket Watches
Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Sterling Silver, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Antique 1890s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
Gold Plate
Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Silver
1990s Swiss Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Backpacks
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Brass
2010s French Backpacks
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pocket Watches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, 18k Gold
Swiss Pocket Watches
French Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Antique 1690s Swiss Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches
Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches
18k Gold
1990s Swiss Pocket Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Pocket Watches
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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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