Howard Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Dial Oversized Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
engraved. Howard produced this series to meet nearly all the criteria of a Swiss made "Geneva Seal" watch.
Mixed Metal
Patek Philippe Ladies 18 Karat Gold Pendant Watch with Archival Document
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
pendant watch is entirely handmade. It comes with an authentication papers from Patek Philippe in Geneva
Patek Philippe 950 Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, circa 1950s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Zurich, CH
the earliest years of the Geneva based watch manufacturer's history. Total weight of 68 brilliant
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Captive de Cartier Watch White Gold Diamond, High Jewelry Extra Large
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
watchmaking heroines. Geneva, CH - Cartier, infinitely captivating. Watch is in excellent condition recently
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Split Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: 52mm X 52mm CIRCA: 1894 MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Art Deco Oversized Pocket Manual Watch, 1919
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and
14k Gold
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Case with Exhibition Back
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
"Geneva Seal" watches made in Geneva Switzerland. Watches meeting the Geneva Seal criteria, while being
Patek Philippe & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Tank Watch, circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
coveted Geneva Seal. This elegant watch can be worn for all type of occasions and goes well with all
Chopard Happy Diamonds 22.05 Carat Diamond Ref 4097 Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Diamonds Sport 18K yellow gold quartz watch, reference 4097, featuring an
Diamond, 18k Gold
Longines White Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch From 1928 w/ Stern Freres Dial
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
. STERN DIAL HOUSE The dial on this watch was produced by the Stern Freres Dial House in Geneva
Gold-filled
Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
the engineering criteria of the renowned "Geneva Seal" watches made in Geneva Switzerland. Watches
GOLAY FILS & STAHL 1905 Edwardian Enameled Miniature Watch 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry and watch business in Geneva, Switzerland with a history dating back to 1829. Officially the firm
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold
George Rémond & Co 1810 Enameled Snuff-Box In 18Kt Gold With Painted Landscape
Located in Miami, FL
best and best-known of Geneva enamel painters on watch cases, automata and snuff boxes. Richter’s
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique circa 1897 Agassiz Geneva Sterling Chatelain Pin Watch for Collectors
By Geneva
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Agassiz Geneva Chatelain Pin Watch circa 1897 This item is meant for a serious connoisseur
Sterling Silver
1.35 Carat Geneva Quartz Diamond Ladies Watch 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Geneva
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Geneva Quartz Diamond Ladies Watch surrounded by diamonds on a gold color dial measuring 22 mm
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geneva Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Quartz Wristwatch
By Geneva
Located in New York, NY
A classic and authentic timepiece from Geneva in 14k polished yellow gold. The 9-row Panther link
Diamond, 14k Gold
Roger Dubuis 18 Karat White Gold Sympathie in New Condition with Box and Papers
By Roger Dubuis
Located in Long Beach, CA
Automatic Winding Box. I spent the day with him many years ago after we went to the Geneva Watch Show and
Sold|$2,750
Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Geneva
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an original, authentic Geneve quartz 14K yellow gold watch - Ladies model with an
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
-watch, created in Geneva Switzerland at the watchmaker's workshop of Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie, back in
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vacheron & Constantin Geneva Rare Underwind Ladies Watch 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantine Underwind Ladies Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition
Vintage & Rare Universal Geneva White Face Circa 1960 Classic Dress Watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in New York, NY
A pristine and classy dress watch from the early 60s. White face and gold dials This watch
Record Watch Company Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape from 1940's
By Record Watch Co
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT Record Watch Company was a house based in Geneva. They produced high quality watches and were
Gold-filled
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935
Vintage Favre Leuba Wristwatch, Geneva, 1950s
By Favre Leuba
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vintage Favre Leuba wristwatch. Geneva, 1950s. Clock diameter: 34 mm. In excellent condition
Geneve Diamond Akoya Pearl Platinum Watch Bracelet Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED GENEVA ESTATE 6.10-5.50 MM LARGE AKOYA PEARL WATCH BRACELET WITH A LENGTH OF 7.25 INCHES
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold
Omega 'Geneva' White Face and Black Lather Strap, Circa 1970
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega 'Geneva' White Face and Black Lather Strap, Circa 1970 Omega (Genève) white face and black
Geneva Ladies White Gold Pearl Synthetic Sapphire Vintage manual wind Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 28mm 14k white gold round case with pearl bezel, acrylic protective crystal, pull/push crown Band: pearl and synthetic sapphire b...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Geneva 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Aspen, CO
. In excellent condition, signed on the movement, dial and band. On the verso of the watch is the
Diamond, White Gold
Longines Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Yellow Gold Filled
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the
Gold-filled
Howard 14 Karat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch from
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
the only American Watch to ever meet the engineering criteria of the renowned "Geneva Seal" watches
Harry Winston 18K Rose Gold Midnight Champagne Sunray Dial Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
adding a sophisticated touch. Watch made in Geneva, Switzerland.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Howard 14 Karat Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
the only American Watch to ever meet the engineering criteria of the renowned "Geneva Seal" watches
Mid 20th Century Ladies Diamond Platinum and White Gold Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made platinum and diamond ladies square faced watch with Geneva on the dial. There are
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1878 And Original Certificate
By Patek Philippe
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 18K (Karat) yellow gold Patek Philippe Geneva open-face pocket watch Circa late 1800s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830 Turquoise Lapel Gold Pocket Watch Bautte and Co with Chain and Locket
Located in Berkeley, CA
Geneva bijoutiers horlogers (makers of watches, watch cases, snuff boxes and other small objects of vertu
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Longines 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the
Gold, 14k Gold
Longines Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Dress Watch with Matching Bracelet 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated
Platinum
Longines 14Kt Solid Gold Mid-Century Watch circa 1960's Very Rare Model
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many
14k Gold
Longines 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial from 1910
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the
Gold
J.E. Caldwell by Ekegren 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Tank Watch from 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
watchmaker in Geneva and supplied high grade watches to many premier houses in Europe and America. This piece
Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
the engineering criteria of the renowned "Geneva Seal" watches made in Geneva Switzerland. Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Ultra Prima Wristwatch circa 1935
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
: 12.71mm Strap width at case: 16mm Outside case: 70376 Inside case: Oyster Watch Co Geneva Swiss
Stainless Steel
Sold|$1,700
1960s 14k Gold Geneva 17 Jewel Ring Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Very Cool 60's Vintage windup 14K Watch Ring. Measures .69" in diameter. White and gold face. This
14k Gold
Sold|$6,240
Retro Diamond Yellow Gold Watch Ring
By Universal
Located in New York, NY
open to a concealed watch by Universal - Geneva. fits a 7 3/4 finger. Working order.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Baume & Mercier MOA08834 Black Stainless Steel Discontinued Limited Edition
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Miami, FL
1912, William Baume met the watchmaker and jeweler Paul Mercier at the Geneva watch and jewelery shop
Stainless Steel
Wittnauer Stainless Steel Geneva Diver’s Model Wristwatch
By Wittnauer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
watches, this classic model has been impeccably serviced and detailed by one of our veteran watchmakers
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava 2591 18k Gold 23-300 Geneva 1950 Ellipse Disco Volante
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
PATEK PHILIPPE Genève Founded in 1839 For the discerning ones Wear Patek Philippe watch it's
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 5036/1G Annual Calendar Automatic Watch in White Gold, Circa 2002
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, Case # 4167600. The watch features date, day, month, power reserve display, moonphase and Geneva seal
18k Gold, White Gold
Genève ladies 18K White Gold Diamond art déco Rectangular Wristwatch, 1925
By Univeral Geneve
Located in Roma, IT
Universal Watch, moved to Geneva in 1929. Original art déco, hand made in white gold 18 k, featuring
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$39,500
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
the power reserve of the watch at an accelerated rate. Movement is stamped with Geneva Seal.
Stainless Steel
Early Rare Silver Verge Quarter Repeater Geneva Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A rare early silver verge quarter repeater Geneva pocket watch. It’s open face enamel Dial with its
Silver
Baume & Mercier Geneve 1830 Automatic 30M Men's Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
One Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Made In Geneva And Designed By Baume & Mercier Gentlemen's
Stainless Steel
Antique, new and vintage Geneva watches are marked by a definitive certification — the Poinçon de Genève, referred to in English as the Hallmark of Geneva or the Geneva Seal, is reserved for mechanical watches made within the city or its canton (a region similar to a U.S. state) that adhere to superb traditional standards of craftsmanship.
Geneva, or Genève, is the name of the Swiss city known for producing some of the most impressive timepieces in the world. But the presence of the city’s name on the face of your vintage watch is far from a guarantee that your timepiece is reliable, high quality or even a product of Switzerland. Today’s devoted watch collectors know that while the terms “Swiss” and “Swiss Made” have been registered as trademarks in the United States and Hong Kong by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, similar measures haven’t been taken to stop manufacturers worldwide from associating their goods with Geneva and its centuries-old reputation for fine watchmaking.
Surprisingly, the history of Geneva as a center of haute horlogerie hinges on the Protestant Reformation. Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, many French Huguenots fleeing religious persecution crossed the Jura Mountains seeking refuge in Calvinist Switzerland. Among them were expert watchmakers, who brought both know-how and labor to Geneva’s burgeoning cabinets, or workshops.
In 1886, the Grand Council of the Republic and Canton of Geneva passed a law creating the seal, with the aim of protecting the reputation of Geneva watches from poorly made counterfeits sold abroad. Naturally, the seal guarantees that your Geneva watch was made in Geneva, though not necessarily its parts. Thanks to our global economy, it’s not unusual for companies to source parts from various countries. However, four major steps in the manufacturing process must take place in Geneva: assembly, casing up, adjustment and testing. The watch must also be submitted by a business registered in Geneva.
A limited number of the industry’s most revered houses, including Vacheron Constantin, Roger Dubuis, Chopard and Cartier, have facilities in Geneva and consistently submit watches for certification. However, not all Geneva-based companies choose to apply for the seal — while Patek Philippe stood alongside Vacheron Constantin as one of the first brands to embrace the Geneva Seal, in 2009 the company introduced its own certification — and even among brands like the ones above, not all references are submitted. Though 20 million Swiss watches are manufactured every year, just 24,000 carry the seal, according to the Roger Dubuis website.
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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.
The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.