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Porcelain Dial Watch

Tavannes Tonneau Sterling Silver Porcelain Dial Watch
Tavannes Tonneau Sterling Silver Porcelain Dial Watch

Tavannes Tonneau Sterling Silver Porcelain Dial Watch

Located in New York, NY

porcelain dial adorned with black Arabic numbers, capturing the essence of classic sophistication. The

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch

Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

SERVICE COMMITMENT This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Pocket Watches

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Rolex Cellini Cellissima 6623/8 Mens Watch 18k Gold Porcelain Dial
Rolex Cellini Cellissima 6623/8 Mens Watch 18k Gold Porcelain Dial

Rolex Cellini Cellissima 6623/8 Mens Watch 18k Gold Porcelain Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Cellini Cellissima 6623/8 Mens Watch 37mm 18k Gold Porcelain Dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Blancpain Limited Edition Extra Slim Automatic Porcelain Breguet Dial, Circ 1995
Blancpain Limited Edition Extra Slim Automatic Porcelain Breguet Dial, Circ 1995

Blancpain Limited Edition Extra Slim Automatic Porcelain Breguet Dial, Circ 1995

By Blancpain

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Blancpain Limited Edition Extra Slim Automatic; with Porcelain Breguet Dial. The watch is made in

Category

1990s European Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
Antique Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

Antique Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Back covers and an inside Dust cover, Jeweled Nickle Lever stem set and wound movement. Porcelain dial

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K Gold White Porcelain Dial Manual Wind Watch 3520D
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K Gold White Porcelain Dial Manual Wind Watch 3520D

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K Gold White Porcelain Dial Manual Wind Watch 3520D

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned good Condition. Rare Porcelain white dial. the band has no worn signs. Working perfectly

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1930's Porcelain Dial Rolex Oyster
1930's Porcelain Dial Rolex Oyster

1930's Porcelain Dial Rolex Oyster

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Porcelain Dial & Yellow Gold Rolex Oyster - caseback stamped for 9 carat gold, circa 1930

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Diamond & Porcelain Dial 18K Yellow Gold Zenith Daytona

Diamond & Porcelain Dial 18K Yellow Gold Zenith Daytona

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Porcelain Dial Zenith Daytona

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo White Porcelain Dial B&P 5024G-010
Patek Philippe Gondolo White Porcelain Dial B&P 5024G-010

Patek Philippe Gondolo White Porcelain Dial B&P 5024G-010

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k White Gold Gondolo Gents Wristwatch, white porcelain dial with arabic numbers, small seconds

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona L Serial Rare Floating Porcelain Dial
Rolex Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona L Serial Rare Floating Porcelain Dial

Rolex Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona L Serial Rare Floating Porcelain Dial

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

floating white porcelain dial with applied hour markers, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, 12 hour recorder

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

G.L. Guinand Yellow Gold Split-Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch
G.L. Guinand Yellow Gold Split-Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch

G.L. Guinand Yellow Gold Split-Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch

Located in Chicago, IL

G.L. Guinand 14k yellow split-seconds two-register chronograph pocket watch. Porcelain dial, smooth

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Valy Fateh Mohemed & Sons Rajkot Silver and Enamel Vintage Pocket Watch
Valy Fateh Mohemed & Sons Rajkot Silver and Enamel Vintage Pocket Watch

Valy Fateh Mohemed & Sons Rajkot Silver and Enamel Vintage Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Silver & Enamel Vintage Pocket Watch, white porcelain dial with roman numerals, small seconds at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Victorian Blue Enamel Ball Pendant Watch Necklace
Victorian Blue Enamel Ball Pendant Watch Necklace

Victorian Blue Enamel Ball Pendant Watch Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

turning the bottom half of the watch. Porcelain enamel dial. Silver 29.0 grams Enamel 29.0 grams 24 inch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Enamel, Silver

MILIUS Pin-Medal by Milan Stamenovic

MILIUS Pin-Medal by Milan Stamenovic

Located in Firenze, IT

Brooch-Medal made of pocket watch case from the late 1800 and early 1900, porcelain dial of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Agate, Quartz, Pinchbeck

MILIUS Necklace-Medal by Milan Stamenovic

MILIUS Necklace-Medal by Milan Stamenovic

Located in Firenze, IT

Necklace-Medal made of: pocket watch case from the late 1800 and early 1900, porcelain dial of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pinchbeck

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Porcelain dial with sunken sub seconds chapter and Fancy Gold Hands. Patek Philippe triple signed Case

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant
Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant

Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A charming lever-set watch with a porcelain dial, heavily decorated with royal blue enamel and rose

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold and Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold and Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold and Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

lever movement, Porcelain dial with sub seconds chapter and fancy cut out Gold Hands. Recently serviced

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Haas Neveux Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Set Porcelain Dial Lapel Watch
Haas Neveux Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Set Porcelain Dial Lapel Watch

Haas Neveux Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Set Porcelain Dial Lapel Watch

Located in Chicago, IL

lever movement. Porcelain Dial with sunk seconds chapter and Gold hands. Matching case and Movement

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

open the lid, that protects the porcelain dial). The pocket watch is opening to reveal Swiss Manual

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rolex Ref. 6622 Cellini in 18k Gold Ladies Watch with Brown Leather Strap
Rolex Ref. 6622 Cellini in 18k Gold Ladies Watch with Brown Leather Strap

Rolex Ref. 6622 Cellini in 18k Gold Ladies Watch with Brown Leather Strap

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

dressy men's watch or a women's midsize watch. White porcelain dial with applied gold Roman numeral

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex British Military Broad Arrow Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
Rolex British Military Broad Arrow Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

Rolex British Military Broad Arrow Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rolex British Military pocket watch in stainless steel with porcelain dial with luminescence Arabic

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch with Porcelain Dial Ref 16520
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch with Porcelain Dial Ref 16520

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch with Porcelain Dial Ref 16520

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

. It has an incredible white porcelain dial with floating cosmograph which is extremely rare. Typically

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Pocket Watch Ref 761566, Silver Porcelain Dial, Manual
IWC Pocket Watch Ref 761566, Silver Porcelain Dial, Manual

IWC Pocket Watch Ref 761566, Silver Porcelain Dial, Manual

By IWC

Located in Surfside, FL

IWC open face pocket watch 15 jewels, white porcelain dial and heavy moon hands in silver.manual

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual

Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

Waltham hunter case pocket watch, 15 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k yellow gold with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Cellissima 6623/8 Mens Watch 37mm 18k Gold Porcelain Dial
Rolex Cellini Cellissima 6623/8 Mens Watch 37mm 18k Gold Porcelain Dial

Rolex Cellini Cellissima 6623/8 Mens Watch 37mm 18k Gold Porcelain Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Cellini Cellissima 6623/8 Mens Watch 37mm 18k Gold Porcelain Dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham Wadsworth Pocketwatch in 14k White Porcelain Dial
Waltham Wadsworth Pocketwatch in 14k White Porcelain Dial

Waltham Wadsworth Pocketwatch in 14k White Porcelain Dial

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

porcelain Arabic Numeral dial. Circa: 1920s . It is Gray and Sons Certified Authentic and comes backed by

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Porcelain Dial Ref 2526
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Porcelain Dial Ref 2526

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Porcelain Dial Ref 2526

By Patek Philippe

Located in Atlanta, GA

Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Porcelain Dial Ref 2526 Brand: Patek Philippe

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Porcelain Dial 18 Karat Gold 3940 Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Porcelain Dial 18 Karat Gold 3940 Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Porcelain Dial 18 Karat Gold 3940 Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

: 8th March 2003 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philipe Perpetual Calendar Porcelain Dial 18K Rose Gold 3940 Wristwatch
Patek Philipe Perpetual Calendar Porcelain Dial 18K Rose Gold 3940 Wristwatch

Patek Philipe Perpetual Calendar Porcelain Dial 18K Rose Gold 3940 Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

: 8th March 2003 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch
Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch

Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch

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H 2.15 in W 2.15 in L 0.95 in

Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch

By Jules Jurgensen

Located in Surfside, FL

Jules Jurgensen hunter case pocket watch with porcelain dial and moon hands in 18k yellow gold

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch in 18k
Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch in 18k

Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watch in 18k

By Jules Jurgensen

Located in Surfside, FL

Jules Jurgensen hunter case pocket watch with porcelain dial and moon hands in 18k yellow gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Reconstruction Era Pocket Watches

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By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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By Breguet

Located in Manhasset, NY

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.

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Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches

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Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Bark Finish Lapis Dial 1970's Wrist Watch

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Bark Finish Lapis Dial 1970's Wrist Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Galliano Red Knitted Maxi Dress with Heart Cut-outs, SS 2000
John Galliano Red Knitted Maxi Dress with Heart Cut-outs, SS 2000

John Galliano Red Knitted Maxi Dress with Heart Cut-outs, SS 2000

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Fabric: 60% Viscose, 40% Cotton 
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Longines Cuff Watch Sterling Silver and Vermeil

Longines Cuff Watch Sterling Silver and Vermeil

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

The Vintage 1970s Longines Women's Dress Watch is a timeless beauty. Encased in sterling silver with vermeil edges, it boasts a blue textured dial with white stick markers. The manua...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

A. Barthelay for Moribito Sterling Silver Bracelet Manual Winding Watch
A. Barthelay for Moribito Sterling Silver Bracelet Manual Winding Watch

A. Barthelay for Moribito Sterling Silver Bracelet Manual Winding Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: A. Barthelay for Morabito STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Link Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver DIMENSIONS: Length 25mm X Diameter 25mm CIRCA: 1970's / 80'...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
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Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933
A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933

A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933

By Chanel

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1933/1934 ​Paris France A reversible black and iridescent white satin silk Tuxedo skirt and jacket suit. Draped shawl collar, Pagoda wide cuffed sleeves. Sheath skirt with bia...

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1930s French Skirt Suits

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
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By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Berlin, DE

Glass and hour hand are missing. Original case! Age-related condition. Including certificate of authenticity.

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Christian Dior by Bulova 14K Gold Green Oval Dial Watch
1970s Christian Dior by Bulova 14K Gold Green Oval Dial Watch

1970s Christian Dior by Bulova 14K Gold Green Oval Dial Watch

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Porcelain Dial Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate porcelain dial 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, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 189 vintage editions and 21 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a porcelain dial watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing porcelain dial watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Rolex and IWC each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A porcelain dial watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 17, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and french cut versions for sale. When shopping for a porcelain dial watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Porcelain Dial Watch?

Prices for a porcelain dial watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $219 and can go as high as $150,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,650.

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, 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.