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Hans Wilsdorf Watch

Vintage 1932 Rolex "Viceroy" 2081 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Manual 29 mm
Vintage 1932 Rolex "Viceroy" 2081 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Manual 29 mm

Vintage 1932 Rolex "Viceroy" 2081 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Manual 29 mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

In the earliest days of the waterproof case, Hans Wilsdorf used the "Oyster Watch Co." as a distinct corporate entity to market and protect his groundbreaking patents.

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1990s Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Bracelet, Two-Tone, 7.36\"
1990s Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Bracelet, Two-Tone, 7.36\"

1990s Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Bracelet, Two-Tone, 7.36\"

By Bucherer

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Bucherer also came up with unique watch strap/bracelet designs of its own. In 1924 Bucherer decided to sell watches made by a company owned by a certain Hans Wilsdorf.

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1990s Swiss Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Necklace, 1980s/90s, 42.5 cm
Vintage Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Necklace, 1980s/90s, 42.5 cm

Vintage Carl Bucherer 18K Gold Link Necklace, 1980s/90s, 42.5 cm

By Bucherer

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Bucherer also came up with unique watch strap/bracelet designs of its own. In 1924 Bucherer decided to sell watches made by a company owned by a certain Hans Wilsdorf.

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Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tudor Oyster Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1950
Tudor Oyster Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1950

Tudor Oyster Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1950

By Tudor

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

NOTE *The founder of Rolex (1908) Hans Wilsdorf first introduced Tudor watches worldwide in 1946. ** The most important difference between Rolex and Tudor in the 1940's was the mo...

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Tudor Prince Oysterdate, Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1974
Tudor Prince Oysterdate, Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1974

Tudor Prince Oysterdate, Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1974

By Tudor

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An alternative black dial is supplied with this vintage wrist watch. NOTE *The founder of Rolex (1908) Hans Wilsdorf first introduced Tudor watches worldwide in 1946.

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Materials

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1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold
1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold

1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Only the movement and the case were signed. Hans Wilsdorf was a watch branding pioneer and realized that the name Rolex would never become famous only stamped on the movement; he bec...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap
Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap

Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap

By Tudor

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

The Tudor trademark was registered in 1926 by Swiss watchmaking company Veuve de Philippe Hüther on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex watches. In 1936, Wilsdorf took it over ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex, Rose Gold, Art Deco Cushion Oyster Dated, 1930
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Rolex, Rose Gold, Art Deco Cushion Oyster Dated, 1930

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

The Rolex “Oyster” the world’s first waterproof watch. In 1927 Hans Wilsdorf, founder of the Rolex Watch Company, sent a newly launched Rolex Oyster to Mercedes Gleitze, to use duri...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930

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Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

It also had a subsidiary second’s dial which was large enough to be used by the medical profession when taking the pulse which led to its being colloquially known as “the Doctor’s wa...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929

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W 0.99 in D 0.32 in L 1.7 in

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

It also had a subsidiary second’s dial which was large enough to be used by the medical profession when taking the pulse which led to its being colloquially known as “the Doctor’s wa...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Silver

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Hans Wilsdorf Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate hans wilsdorf watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold-filled and rose gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect hans wilsdorf 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. A hans wilsdorf watch from Rolex, Gruen and Tudor — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. When shopping for a hans wilsdorf watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Hans Wilsdorf Watch?

On average, a hans wilsdorf watch at 1stDibs sells for $4,108, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $16,670 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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