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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
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Yellow Gold
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Silver, Enamel
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
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Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
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18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
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18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
18k Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
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Steel
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Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Steel
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18k Gold, White Gold
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
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White Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Enamel
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Diamond, Enamel
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mantel Clocks
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mantel Clocks
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mantel Clocks
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mantel Clocks
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18k Gold
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18k Gold
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18k Gold
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Finding the Right watches for You
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, new and classic vintage 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, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
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