Bijou by Racine Sterling Silver and Niello Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Racine Watch Company / Bijou STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL
Bijou by Racine Sterling Silver and Niello Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Racine Watch Company / Bijou STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL
Racine by Gallet & Co. Sterling Silver Watch with Original Bracelet from 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gallet & Co. for Racine STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL
Racine Pilot stainless steel two register chronograph wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
. Gallet, the parent company of Racine, specialized in producing waterproof chronographs. Their prowess
Stainless Steel
Rare Antique Lady Racine 0.935 Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Lady Racine Silver pocket watch Diameter= 35mm Weight= 37.3gr
Silver
Gallet by Racine Excel-O-Graph Wristwatch with Box, Brochure
By Gallet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gallet by Racine Excel-O-Graph stainless steel slide rule chronograph wristwatch, circa 1965
Gallet by Racine Stainless Steel Excel-O-Graph Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Gallet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gallet by Racine Stainless Steel Excel-O-Graph Wristwatch circa 1960s. Large and impressive 3
Stainless Steel
JG Lady Racine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Enamel Guilloche Dial
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique R.G. Lady Racine Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Orange Guilloche Dial and Double Pearl
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Diamond Ruby Gold Ladies Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Tiffany & CO 14k gold watch, with fabric band and non gold buckle. Case measures 13mm excl crown x 41mm. Band is 6.5" long. Case decorated with diamonds and rubies. Gruen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1970s Christian Dior by Bulova 14K Gold Green Oval Dial Watch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
14K gold plated Dior by Bulova wrist wind up watch, fully working, green and white face, original black leather strap Condition: Early 1970s, gold metal ware is in very good conditi...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Gold
Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Thomas Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Original Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Lady's Platinum Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co, circa 1924, is a fine Art Déco, platinum, diamonds and onyx rectangular,women's wristwatch with platinum and diamond mesh ...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
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.
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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.