What was the first Rolex watch?

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.

What was the first telephone made out of?

Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone was made of an iron diaphragm, two electromagnets and a horseshoe magnet. The next model featured a transmitter and receiver but was still a magnetic telephone. Eventually, modifications were made to improve the quality, but it’s essentially this technology and the magnet that made original telephones possible. Shop a collection of antique telephones from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What was the first Cubist painting?

The first Cubist painting was Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, created by Paplo Picasso in 1907. Rejecting the representation of form found in traditional art, Picasso distorted the female form in a geometric manner.

Who first wore jewelry?

Cro-Magnons were the first people to wear jewelry. Archeologists have discovered bone bracelets and necklaces produced roughly 40,000 years ago by the predecessors of Homo sapiens. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique and vintage jewelry.

What was the subject of the first photograph?

The first surviving photograph , taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, depicts an upstairs window in the Burgundy region of France.

What is similar to first dibs?

“First pick,” “exclusive access” and “right of first refusal” are all phrases that are similar to “first dibs.”First dibs, which means to have the rights to something or the first choice of something, reportedly emerged in the United States in the early 1930s. (In the United Kingdom, the first recorded occurrence of the slang phrase took place during the late 1800s.) To verbally call first dibs on something means that you’re laying claim to it. Who doesn’t want first dibs? 1stDibs has become the global destination for those who must have “first dibs” on treasures from around the world that would otherwise be inaccessible. There is nothing similar to 1stDibs. Since our founding in 2000, we have captured the magic of the Paris flea market , connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor , art , fine jewelry and fashion . 1stDibs works with a range of trusted prestigious sellers , who are respected professionals in their fields, and the company is committed to shoppers’ satisfaction and peace of mind with every single purchase .

What was the first Omega watch?

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.

Who was the first designer for Gucci?

The first designer for Gucci was Guccio Gucci. He also founded the luxury Italian fashion house in 1921 in Florence. Initially, Gucci ran a leather goods shop, but over the years, the company began to produce a full range of apparel and accessories. Shop a wide range of Gucci pieces on 1stDibs.

What was Chanel's first collection?

Chanel’s first collection was Chanel Modes, a line of hats. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel began selling her accessories at her own storefront on rue Cambon in Paris in 1910. The enterprising designer soon added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style, which encompassed traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.

When was the first chair invented?

Although the very first chair to be invented is up for speculation, one of the earliest was created during the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt around 3100 B.C. Early chairs produced by the ancient Egyptians usually featured wood construction and upholstery made of leather or cloth. Interestingly, they were much lower than today's chairs, with seat heights of around 10 inches versus the average modern dining chair seat height of 18 to 23 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.

What was the first Chanel bag?

The first Chanel bag isn’t known by a specific model name. It was technically created during the 1920s, when Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel began to design handbags as part of the clothing and accessories she was producing for her couture house. While the revolutionary designer and founder of the brand was experimenting with a range of handbag designs during the era, the first Chanel bag to have a recognizable style name was the Chanel 2.55. Unveiled in February 1955, the 2.55 shoulder bag is truly iconic, and its quilted details and clasp have been featured on many other Chanel pieces. Shop a large selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.

When was the first locket made?

No one knows for sure when the very first locket was made, but 16th-century examples have been found. After the execution of Charles I in 1649, people wore lockets that contained miniature portraits of the king, and by the 18th century, it was fashionable to wear lockets that contained locks of hair from someone you admired. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of lockets from some of the world's top sellers.

What was the first LV bag?

The first Louis Vuitton bag was the Steamer bag. Released in 1901, the bag fit inside of the larger steamer trunks produced by the luxury French fashion house. Find a collection of Louis Vuitton bags on 1stDibs.

What was the first reclining chair?

In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What was the first Gucci watch?

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.

What was Gucci's first name?

Gucci's first name was Guccio. The founder of the iconic Italian fashion house was born in Florence on March 26, 1881. In 1921, he opened the House of Gucci in his hometown, and more than a century later, it continues to operate there. Explore a diverse assortment of Gucci pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Who invented the umbrella first?

No one knows for sure who invented the umbrella first. However, the history of the accessory has been traced back to China around the year 3,500 B.C. However, some say that the invention occurred during the Warring States period around 476 B.C., when the wife of architect Lu Ban produced an umbrella out of leaves. Shop a diverse assortment of umbrella stands on 1stDibs.

Who was the first fashion designer?

The first fashion designer was Charles Frederick Worth. Born in England in 1825, Worth apprenticed for textile merchants and relocated to Paris. There, after gaining experience in sales, the British tailor opened a dressmaking department for a large French company before he started a workshop of tailors and seamstresses who produced his early designs for the Parisian elite. Worth was an innovator and an influencer of his day. While his achievements, which include helping pioneer modern couture, are of great historical significance, they shouldn’t overshadow those of important early women in fashion such as Marie Callot Gerber and Jeanne Paquin. After all, fashion takes a village. On 1stDibs, shop a range of historical, vintage and contemporary apparel and accessories.

Who was the first female photographer?

No one knows for sure who the first female photographer was. However, some historians credit Sarah Anne Bright with being the first woman to capture a photographic image in 1839. Others believe that Constance Fox Talbot earned the achievement that same year. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of photographic art.

When was the first lamp invented?

The first lamp is believed to have been invented around 70,000 B.C., when early humans began filling rocks and shells with animal fat and lighting them to produce illumination. By 4500 B.C., the oil lamp had appeared. The first incandescent lamps date back to Thomas Edison's inventions developed during the late 19th century. Explore a diverse assortment of lamps on 1stDibs.

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W 1.66 in

HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON FOUR SEAT SOFA & PAiR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE VELVET FABRIC

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in GB

next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27

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20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON FOUR SEAT SOFA & PAiR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE VELVET FABRIC

H 32.68 in W 112.6 in D 45.28 in

PAIR OF 1969 PETER HOYTE WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD ARMCHAIRS FULLY RESTORED

By Peter Hoyte

Located in GB

rich Whisky brown colour, the first two have sold and been shipped to Hong Kong, the second pair went

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

PAIR OF 1969 PETER HOYTE WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD ARMCHAIRS FULLY RESTORED

H 34.26 in W 33.67 in D 30.12 in

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

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1930. The Rolex “Oyster” the world’s first

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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H 1.5 in W 1.26 in

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Raleigh, NC

Offering (more on that later) First a snippet of history, we all like history! The first product of the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch

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W 1.26 in Dm 1.26 in

COLLECTABLE PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS SUSSEX SiDE CHAIRS SEEN IN V&A MUSEUM

By William Morris (English)

Located in GB

and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Beech

COLLECTABLE PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS SUSSEX SiDE CHAIRS SEEN IN V&A MUSEUM

H 33.67 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in

PAIR OF FINE B&B ITALIA METROPOLITAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SWIVEL ARMCHAIRs

Located in GB

first class Dimensions Height:- 71cm Width:- 85cm Depth:- 70cm Seat height:- 38.5cm Please note

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PAIR OF FINE B&B ITALIA METROPOLITAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SWIVEL ARMCHAIRs

H 27.96 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in

Rolex GMT, Master "Pepsi" Bezel Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Vintage

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

with watches I have to admit that Rolex was not my first preoccupation. In fact, I really liked the

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT, Master "Pepsi" Bezel Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Vintage

ROLEX Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Ref. 1655

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BRAND NAME: Rolex STYLE NUMBER: 1655 SERIES: Explorer II "Steve McQueen" STYLE (GENDER

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Ref. 1655

Dm 1.5 in

Certified, Tudor Prince 72033 with Band and Gold Dial

By Tudor

Located in Miami, FL

Tudor Prince Reference #:72033. On March 6, 1946, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf announced his

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified, Tudor Prince 72033 with Band and Gold Dial

Dm 1.34 in

1934 Vintage Rolex Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

17 jewels gold-filled case with aftermarket fold-filled strap. With its original velvet Rolex case

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1934 Vintage Rolex Wristwatch

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L 8.9 in

Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

A Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Stem Wind Wristwatch. A luxury timepiece with a tank-style 18K yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Rolex Century Black Dial Gold Fill

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

Authentic men’s WW2 era Rolex wristwatch. With black radar dial. The back bezel with ¼ century

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold-filled

Rolex Century Black Dial Gold Fill

L 7.8 in

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Stainless Steel and 9.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bradford, Ontario

remember the first time I was offered a paved, or as it was described at the time, iced out watch. Honestly

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Stainless Steel and 9.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch

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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.
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Chanel’s first collection was Chanel Modes, a line of hats. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel began selling her accessories at her own storefront on rue Cambon in Paris in 1910. The enterprising designer soon added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style, which encompassed traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
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Although the very first chair to be invented is up for speculation, one of the earliest was created during the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt around 3100 B.C. Early chairs produced by the ancient Egyptians usually featured wood construction and upholstery made of leather or cloth. Interestingly, they were much lower than today's chairs, with seat heights of around 10 inches versus the average modern dining chair seat height of 18 to 23 inches. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
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No one knows for sure when the very first locket was made, but 16th-century examples have been found. After the execution of Charles I in 1649, people wore lockets that contained miniature portraits of the king, and by the 18th century, it was fashionable to wear lockets that contained locks of hair from someone you admired. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of lockets from some of the world's top sellers.
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