Unusual Watch
Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Stone
Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches
20th Century Pocket Watches
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
10k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Platinum
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Modern Pocket Watches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s European Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
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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, vintage and luxury 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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
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