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Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A vintage find and in its original condition, enjoy this circa 1940's Pan American Wrist Watch with
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch was first introduced to military personnel during the
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Vintage 1980s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Perrelet Antartica James Cook Limited Edition Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Perrelet Antartica James Cook Limited Edition Wrist Watch PERRELET ANTARTICA BRAND NEW IN BOX
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored silver toned dial, gold markers, secondary second
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18 kt Gold Svend Andersen Worldtimer Limited Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
creation by SVEND ANDERSEN This watch of 18kt solid yellow gold is water resistant. Thickness 6.5mm and
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Harwood Early Automatic Wrist Watch in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Boston, MA
solid 14 karat gold case, this watch is a fantastic example of the first automatic wrist watch ever
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
were 0 sized. What is a “Wire Lug or Fixed Lug” Wrist Watch? What is a Wire or Fixed Lug watch
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the functions work correctly as well. By the way, the tonneau shaped watch was first created by
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Zenith Watch from the Art Deco era, made of platinum and diamond. The case and the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
First Moscow Watch Factory and continued the manufacture of pocket watches and stopwatches, as well as
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches

Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this rather stylish and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1935
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced, circa 1935
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
wrist watch with a 7-jewel Bulova 4AF movement bearing the date code for 1935. It’s in really nice
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

1880's Ladies J.W. Benson Bracelet Watch with Articulated Band Kiln Fired Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is one of the most unique wrist watches I have ever seen. The workmanship is exceptional and it
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Antique 1880s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Watch Co. Art Deco Gold Filled New Old Stock circa 1920s Original Box
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
deteriorate quickly if you wear it. We have just serviced this watch, the first time ever in its nearly 100
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Tortue Art Deco Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1950's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue (Tortoise) Shaped METAL
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulgari Ladies Wrist Watch Automatic with Diamonds and MOP Dial, Ref. BBL33S
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, DE
Bvlgari Ladies Wrist Watch Automatic with Diamonds and MOP Dial. Ref. BBL33S Bulgari remaining
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with diamonds. Made in Switzerland
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 Retro Bubble Wrist Watch Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre PC116 Geometric Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC116 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Obrey Paris 1970 Retro Modernist Unisex Wrist Watch In Gilded Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist wrist watch designed by Emile Obrey Paris. Fabulous ultra modernist wristwatch
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
context. In addition, I was just selected to supply watches for a remake of a movie that first came out is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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18 Kt Rolex Big Bubble Back Ovettone, Ref 6030 Automatic Wrist Watch, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt full Gold Rolex Ref. 6031 Big Bubble Back Ovettone, First Datejust Automatic Wrist Watch
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Vintage First Watch Worn on the Moon
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
EXTREMELY RARE, FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON VINTAGE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre Pc-117 Retro Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC-117 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre Pc-123 Retro Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC123 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Tiffany 18kt Gold 5 Minute Repeating Wrist Watch with Original Dial from 1910s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Repeating Wrist Watch on Gongs METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Andy Warhol "First Edition" Banana Yellow Band "Marilyn Monroe" Watch
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol by Zitura "First Edition" "Marilyn Monroe" with Banana Yellow
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1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC105 Retro Round Wrist Watch in Stainles
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC105 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC 115 Op-Art Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC115 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Meter First 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
: Excellent Condition Tritium Meter First Single Red Dial where the lumes have turned into slight creamy color
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Harwood 9ct Solid Gold Rare Earliest Example of the First Automatic Watch 1920
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch is the first watch to ever receive a patent from the Swiss
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Watch Company had four basic "periods" of wrist watch production. The first period was from the 1910s to
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to my Vintage Watch Neighborhood. Where old watches are carefully nurtured back to health
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
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H 0.52 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
shaped watch was first created by Louis Cartier in France around 1914. He saw barrels on the docks in
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial from
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American House of Waltham. We seldom see these early American watches in such fine condition. This watch
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Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Corum Golden Bridge 43mm Rose Gold Ref. B113/03010 - 113.900.55/0F02 GG55R
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Firenze, FI
years after it was first created, the Golden Bridge Collection has been enhanced with a round case of 43
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tudor Submariner Snowflake Meter First 7016 Oyster Prince 1971 Marine Nationale
By Tudor
Located in PARIS, FR
issued military dive watches, having been worn by troops in the French, United States, South African
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Américaine Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The Tank Américaine watch was first launched in 1989. This is a small model with quartz movement
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Submariner Rare Red Writing Meters First Mark I Dial 1680
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 40 mm rare vintage Submariner Date in stainless steel by Rolex. The 1680 was the third Submariner produced by Rolex. Featuring a matte black Mark I dial distinguished by the 200m c...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Manual Mens Watch
Located in London, GB
influential people over the years and have played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Manual Mens Watch
Vintage Omega Manual Mens Watch
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Vintage Omega Automatic Constellation Watch
Located in London, GB
over the years and have played a pivotal part in history by being the first watch on the moon in 1969
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
United States. In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 1589R Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1589R Calatrava watch is jumbo size, 36 mm in diameter, with a
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Louis Vuitton Classic Tambour Swiss Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Classic and timeless Louis Vuitton Tambour. This elegant watch collection was launched back in
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022 69 Watch
By Omega
Located in San Fernando, CA
around 1971. 145.022-69 is the first steel Speedmaster to get the new dial with the painted Ω and the
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Hamilton 5.32 carat diamond cocktail watch of the highest
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
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W 0.63 in L 7.09 in
18k Vulcain Alarm Watch, Circa 1950's
By Vulcain
Located in Wailea, HI
18k Vulcain Alarm Watch Circa 1950's From The Inventors of The Alarm Complication for Wristwatches
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 1680 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, the Rolex Submariner is one of the brand's best-known sports watches. Revealed at the Basel Watch Fair
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Poiray "Ma Première" Watch Lined Grey Dial
By Poiray
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover Poiray's "Ma Première" watch, the brand's first timepiece whose generous shapes and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Poiray "Ma Première" Watch Lined Grey Dial
Poiray "Ma Première" Watch Lined Grey Dial
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H 0.91 in W 1.07 in
Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer Watch
By Favre Leuba
Located in New York, NY
silver dial, black bezel and a manual wind movement. These watches were used by the alpinists first
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Millenary Star Wheel Watch 258985T
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
At first sight, you'll find the Audemars Piguet Millenary Star Wheel 258985 to be an elegant watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
range of premium watches that was first introduced by Omega back in 1952. These watches were designed to
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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First Wrist Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of first wrist watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 655 vintage versions or 328 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of first wrist watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 90, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, cabochon and brilliant cut first wrist watches for sale. Most of our first wrist watches for sale are for men, but there are 487 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are First Wrist Watches?

Prices for first wrist watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $47 and can go as high as $1,131,724, while first wrist watches, on average, fetch $9,593.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.

Questions About First Wrist Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no official first Rolex watch, as Hans Wilsdorf, the original watchmaker behind Rolex was making watches before ever branding them as Rolex. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula. But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex. Shop a range of vetted authentic Rolex watches from top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The first Omega watch to be produced in a series was the Labrador. It debuted in 1885 and featured an advanced movement. Its technology went on to provide the basis for the Swiss watchmaker's 19-ligne Omega Caliber, which came out 10 years later. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Omega watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The first Gucci watch was the Model 2000. In 1974, the timepiece set a Guinness World Record for being the top-selling watch, with more than 1 million units sold within two years. Shop a range of Gucci watches on 1stDibs.

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