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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
some of the worlds most accurate pocket watches for the railroads. This model with an original dial is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham.
Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Bulgari Parentesi 18k Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
watch to fit most wrist sizes. Quartz movement ensures accurate timekeeping. Weighing approximately
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
14K Baume & Mercier White Gold & Diamond Cocktail Watch 6"
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Eagan, MN
consistent with age and use. It currently winds and runs and timekeeping is accurate. But as most watches
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.73 in W 0.62 in L 0.71 in
Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Custom Conversion, 1921
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
most accurate and dependable watches on earth. They have style and accuracy and are easy to service
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch Drivers Style and Original Dial
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Chopard Happy Diamonds - 18k Solid Yellow Gold - Elegant Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Functionally, the watch was checked, received a new battery and is accurately keeping time.
The case and
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.95 in
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
% authentic Ebel watch in excellent overall condition. Keeps accurate time. Original finish and shows some
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.1 in Dm 0.95 in
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Geneve ref 1830 Swiss Quartz Rectangle Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
,
yet of timeless design
this timepiece is a genuine eye-catcher &
virtually perfect dress watch
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.11 in W 0.87 in
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cartier Tank Basculante Ref 2390 Mécanique 'Manual' Rectangle Watch, Full Set
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
by JLC's the Reverso watch) - the name derives from French "Bascule" (which translates as seesaw) and
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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H 1.52 in W 1.01 in
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Early Perpetual Winding 'Bubble Back' Watch, circa 1949
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
smallest and most accurate automatic ladies watch ever product at the time and it is dependable today.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Platinum Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa, 1934 with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
EARLY EDiTION BRAND NEW BREITLING CHRONOMAT B01 42 SIX NATIONS IRELAND WATCH
By Breitling
Located in GB
Ireland Watch
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
avoid accidents. Classic and accurate as can be, Hamilton has suppled watches to railroad workers, World
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Vintage Cartier "Must de Cartier" Ronde Vermeil Quartz 30mm Gents' Watch, c90's.
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
hands &
Arabic numerals – a rarely seen feature in Cartier watches
Powered by Swiss Quartz movement
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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W 1.19 in
Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose”
Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch
comes with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Dm 1.38 in
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first
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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance.
This
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rare Art-Deco Gruen Veri-Thin Manual Watch. Unusual TV Shaped Case. Hooded Lugs.
By Gruen
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1940's "Veri-Thin" Gents' Wristwatch
by Gruen Watch Company
features
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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H 1.38 in W 1.07 in
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Unique Original Dial From 1950's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
number of reference 5500 watches with Explorer dials that were very closely aligned to the classic
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Must de Cartier Tank Gold-Plated Silver Gilt Lapis Blue Dial Manual Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Swiss Manual (hand-winding) movement,
running strong & accurate
Joint to an generic brown leather
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
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H 1.11 in W 0.79 in
Fine & V Rare John Pace of Bury, London hallmarked c1827 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
escapement,
running strong & accurate
Total item’s weight: 69gr.
The piece comes in generic box
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Antique 1820s British George III Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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W 1.97 in
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Georg Jensen Vivianna 34mm Stainless Steel Pave Set Diamond Dial Ref: VTOL ST 01
By Georg Jensen
Located in București, RO
reflected in her work. Her jewellery and watches are some of our most well-loved pieces.
The Vivianna watch
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2010s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
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Dm 1.3 in
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Heuer Bundeswehr Steel and Gun Metal Chronograph with Original Dial and Bezel
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bundeswehr / Chronograph
METAL
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
E. Howard Steel Art Deco Dial Oversized Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
wristwatch can be.
Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
the worlds most accurate railroad timepieces. This watch keeps excellent original time and can worn
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
work, in addition, it was as accurate as a pocket watch. Now that is what I call innovation. Gruen had
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gold-plated Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
stated, items may not be in flawless condition. Please refer to our detailed pictures, accurately written
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
1928 Art Deco Elgin 15 Jewel Survivor, Beautiful Restoration
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
What a beautiful watch. This 1920’s Men’s Elgin has been restored from the ground up. The 7 jewel
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Jaeger-LeCoultre Etrier / Footing Model Steel Vintage circa 1960 Fully Serviced
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
professionally serviced by our watchmaker in Paris. The watch movement run perfectly and keep accurate time. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
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H 1.38 in W 0.91 in
Papier Mâché Watch Holder, circa 1840
Located in valatie, NY
watches were most accurate when they were held in a vertical position.
The pocket watch shown in the
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Antique 1840s American Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Paper
Burberry Check Ceramic Dial Bracelet Quartz Watch BU1871
By Burberry
Located in Downey, CA
Burberry Check Ceramic Dial Bracelet Quartz Watch BU1871
This iconic Burberry Check Ceramic Dial
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There is a broad range of most accurate watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, stainless steel and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 654 vintage examples as well as 33 contemporary versions. 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. There are many different pieces in our collection of most accurate watches to choose from, but Victorian and Art Deco most accurate watches are of considerable interest. Rolex, Omega and Hamilton each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 12 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of cabochon, round cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of most accurate watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.
How Much are Most Accurate Watches?
Prices for most accurate watches start at $92 and top out at $250,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,150.
Questions About Most Accurate Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Patek Philippe watches are one of the most accurate timepieces available in the luxury market today. The level of accuracy varies from watch to watch. However, every watch the brand offers is accurate by -3 to +2 seconds over a 24-hour period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Patek Philippe watches.
- How accurate is a sundial?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
When properly calibrated, a high-quality sundial can be accurate to within a minute.
- How accurate is a Rolex Oyster?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no official accuracy measurement for the Rolex Oyster, but all Rolex timepieces have been tested in order to meet a minimum accuracy measurement of up to two extra or fewer seconds per day. Browse a collection of authentic Rolex Oyster watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022First arriving on the scene in England in 1720, regulator clocks, when properly adjusted, were accurate to within 10 seconds per month. They were powered by a weighted and geared mechanism. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of regulator clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, marine chronometers are exceptionally accurate. Due to being the most accurate mechanical clock that is still portable, marine chronometers are often maintained on ships as a backup navigation device. Shop an array of marine chronometers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are hanging scales accurate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Generally, hanging scales are accurate up to 99 percent, with newer digital models providing higher rates of accuracy than older manual models. However, all scales must undergo regular calibration to provide accurate weight measurements. Shop an assortment of hanging scales on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How accurate various paintings of George Washington are varies. Generally, experts believe Charles Willson Peale's George Washington at the Battle of Princeton to be the most accurate portrayal of the first U.S. president. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023There are no specific criteria for what makes a military watch a military watch. However, people may call watches "military" if they resist damage due to shocks, are highly waterproof, accurate and easy to read in extreme environments. On 1stDibs, find a selection of military watches.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bumper watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A bumper watch is a watch that uses bumper movement for rotation. Modern watches have rotors that spin a 360 degree, whereas bumper movement is back and forth at about 120 degrees. It is a type of self-winding, automatic movement. Find a broad range of antique and vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a Polerouter watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polerouter watch is a timepiece designed by Universal Genève. The Swiss watchmaker released the watch in 1954. Legendary designer Gerald Genta created the design. Its fluted chapter ring and oversize 12 o'clock marker set it apart from other mid-century modern pieces. Shop a range of Universal Genève Polerouter watches on 1stDibs.
- Is there a Bentley watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Bentley, Breitling created the B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley Centenary Limited Edition watch. There are other versions of the Breitling Bentley available. Find a collection of expertly vetted Breitling Bentley watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a 41 watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 41 watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex. Its full name is the Rolex Datejust 41, and the number 41 comes from the fact that it has an Oyster case that measures 41 mm in diameter. You'll find a large selection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a watch key?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Waterbury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Waterbury Watch Company was established in the late 1870s in Connecticut to give people an inexpensive watch. It was very simply made, featured a nickel-plated case, no cover and it only had an hour hand. Through many buy-outs over the years, Waterbury eventually was folded into the Timex brand. Find a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a VC watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A VC watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watch maker Vacheron Constantin SA. The company was founded in 1755 and has created a number of iconic designs over the years, including the Overseas and the Patrimony. Find a selection of vintage Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The portable timepiece worn on the wrist is called a watch due to its original purpose. Although they have become status symbols and fashion accessories, it is believed that early watches were the first tools used by town watchmen, who used them to track the start and end times of their shifts. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Genève watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Genève watch is a watch stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva, a quality seal awarded to watches that meet strict criteria in regards to its finishing and materials. Browse a variety of Genève watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a calendar watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A calendar watch, as the name suggests, indicates calendar information. It can either have one or a combination of – date, day, week, month, year and moon phase. Dating from different eras, you can find an early iteration of calendar watches from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Find a variety of classic, vintage and antique calendar watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bucherer watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Bucherer watch is a timepiece made by the company Carl F. Bucherer. Carl-Friedrich Bucherer founded the watchmaker in 1888. His company has the distinction of being one of the oldest Swiss watchmakers to still remain under the ownership of the founder's family. Shop a variety of Bucherer watches on 1stDibs.
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