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Doctors Watch

V Rare Rolex Prince Art-Deco c1939 Observatory Grade Rose Gold “Doctors” Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
is referred as “doctor’s watch”) The timepiece is powered by Rolex Prima manual (hand-winding
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Longines Antique Sweep Seconds Doctors Watch in Sterling Silver C.1925
By Longines
Located in Boston, MA
round watch features a silver dial with bold luminous Arabic numerals and the Longines signature
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch Extremely Rare Collectors
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rare Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Independent Second Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
. This watch was an early form of doctors watch that enabled the doctor to time a pulse. The watch is
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Antique Late 19th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
would have been known as a doctor's watch. Peter Desmarais is recorded as working from 1794 to the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1940's Rolex Prince Imperial Mens Ref. 1586 Doctor's Pocket Watch - 18K White Go
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1940's ROLEX PRINCE IMPERIAL Mens Ref. 1586 Doctor's Pocket Watch - 18K White Gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Gruen Techni Quadron 1930s Doctors Duo Dial Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Gruen Techni Quadron Duo Dial Doctors Wrist watch, 40 x 21 14k White Gold Filled 2
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
chronograph watch in the early teens. They focused on sports and professional watches and chronographs for
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Two Register Chronograph / 30
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
$5,858
H 1.86 in W 1.46 in Dm 1.46 in L 1.82 in
Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This chronograph wrist watch is the exact same movement used by Patek Philippe in
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1930 Gruen Vintage Techni - Quadron (Rolex Prince) Watch, 14K Gold-Filled
By Gruen
Located in Suwanee, GA
- Doctor's Watch Very Fine Timepiece - Collectible & Original - 1 Year Warranty Without question the most
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

J.E. Caldwell Nickel Finished Doctor's Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch this is. Simply beautiful as well with a perfect enamel dial. The watch was certainly produced as
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Vintage Rolex Prince Observatory Doctor's Stainless Steel Watch, 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930's Vintage Rolex Prince Observatory Steel Doctor's watch with Two Tone Silver and Gray Dial
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Prince Eaton "Quarter Century Club" Doctors Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Prince Eaton "Quarter Century Club" Doctors Watch - Manual winding. Gold case ( 21 mm x 45 m
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

ROLEX Yellow Gold Prince Doctor's Watch circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Prince chronometer, Ref. 1490, doctor's wristwatch, 18k yellow gold flared case, 18-jewel
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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Filled Vintage Doctors Watch
By Gruen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: Rectangle 35 X 21mm 14K white gold filled case, winding crown on the side of the case, plastic crystal Dial: silver roma...
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Rolex Yellow and White Gold Prince Doctor's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An excellent example of the historic 1930s Prince "Doctor's Watch", the first rectangular timepiece
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Ref. 1768 Prince Railway ROLEX
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
earned them the name “Doctors’ Watches”, as the clear separation of hours from seconds allowed for clear
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch with Original Dial
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Drs. Pulsation Chronograph
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

J. E. Caldwell Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Doctors Hand Constructed Watch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
unusual drs. pulsation watch sold by a premier house. The case constructed in silver with gold details is
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1920 Art Deco J E Caldwell Stainless Steel Prince Doctor’s Watch Leather Strap
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an awesome Deco doctor’s watch in stainless steel with a genuine crocodile strap! This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 Ct Gold
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
famous as "Doctors Watch". The sub dial shows the seconds very well, so doctors could measure the pulse
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Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Circa 1920’s Bremen 14K Rose Gold Sterling Silver Back Manual Wind Watch
Located in Houston, TX
condition. Might shows minor signs of wear. After Market Leather Band and Buckle. DOCTOR'S WATCH Watch
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Early 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
to its being colloquially known as “the Doctor’s watch”. This iconic piece was marketed by Hans
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
medical profession when taking the pulse which led to its being colloquially known as “the Doctor’s watch
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Drs. Pulsation Chronograph
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch with Original Dial
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Drs. Pulsation Chronograph
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex White Gold Prince Doctors Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch still with its protective coating. You can see the coating in image number 3. The rest of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen 1940s Tonneau Case Duo Dial Doctors Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Gruen Doctors Wrist Watch, 43 X 20 M.M. 2 piece Tonneau and curved Yellow Gold Filled
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Vintage 1940s Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex "Steelium" duo dial Prince "Doctor's Watch" ref #1345
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex "Steelium" duo dial Prince so called "Doctor's Watch ref #1343 circa 1930's. Straight walled
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Gold Duo Dial Doctor's Watch circa 1930's
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14K white gold duo dial doctor's watch 21 X 40mm rectangular case with decorative engraved
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Silver ref 1490 Branchard Prince, duo dial doctor's watch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Sterling Silver ref 1490 Branchard Prince, duo dial doctor's watch. Large flared case 26 X
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Longines 14K YG Doctor's Art Deco RARE!
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14K YG duo dial doctor's watch circa 1930's 20 X 38mm case with distinct stepped art deco
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
scare vintage doctor's watch.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's.
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
looking and very scare vintage doctor's watch
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Prince ref.1490
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 9K YG Prince duo dial doctor's watch ref 1490 minty condition example circa 1930's. Stepped
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Prince ref.1490
Rolex Prince ref.1490
H 1.58 in W 0.79 in
Rolex Prince Doctor's Model ref# 971 c. 1930s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Sterling silver flared case duo dial doctor's model Prince ref # 971 circa 1930's. Original 2
Rolex Yellow Gold Rectangular Doctor's Wristwatch Ref 1490 circa 1925
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Doctor's Wristwatch, Ref. 1490, circa 1925. This watch has a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Rose and White Gold Rectangular Doctor's Wristwatch circa 1937
By Longines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Longines 14k rose and white gold rectanglular Doctor's wristwatch, manual-wind 17-jewel movement
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Longines 14K YG Admiral Wristwatch with Doctor's Pulsations Dial
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines 14K YG Admiral, beautiful original silver satin pulsations dial, automatic movement with sweep seconds. Complete with box & original guarantee paper.
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's Pocketwatch Circa 1915
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's pocketwatch circa 1915. Fabulous condition heavy box hinge
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Doctors Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact doctors watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect doctors watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a doctors watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, J.E. Caldwell & Co. and Breitling are consistently popular. A doctors watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. If you’re browsing our inventory for a doctors watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Doctors Watch?

Prices for a doctors watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $9,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,850.

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.

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Questions About Doctors Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a doctor's watch, use the large dial to track the time. The smaller dial is for measuring a patient's pulse. If you would like to try it, find the pulse point and wait for the second hand to reach the 12 o'clock position. Then, count the number of beats you hear until the second hand returns to that point. You'll find a selection of doctor's watches on 1stDibs.