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Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936
Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936

Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

“industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870

By Rockford Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size Full Plate METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Peerless by IWC Campaign Style Sterling Silver Half Hunter from 1915
Peerless by IWC Campaign Style Sterling Silver Half Hunter from 1915

Peerless by IWC Campaign Style Sterling Silver Half Hunter from 1915

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare watch by the legendary house of International or I.W.C. watch

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870
Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870

Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870

Located in Mayfair, London, London

spring being free sprung. The watch works beautifully. This is an important and rare pocket watch where

Category

Antique 1870s English Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

grade railroad watches which kept time to within 3 or 4 seconds a day. The entire watch is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Sterling Silver Trench Watch circa 1914 Rare P.S. Bartlett Half Hunter
Waltham Sterling Silver Trench Watch circa 1914 Rare P.S. Bartlett Half Hunter

Waltham Sterling Silver Trench Watch circa 1914 Rare P.S. Bartlett Half Hunter

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare watch by the iconic

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803
1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803

1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

rare watch in excellent condition. Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 1803 Serial

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare 1940s Bulova Checkerboard Dial Wristwatch with Tonneau Case
Rare 1940s Bulova Checkerboard Dial Wristwatch with Tonneau Case

Rare 1940s Bulova Checkerboard Dial Wristwatch with Tonneau Case

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Wailea, HI

Rare 1940s Bulova Checkerboard Dial Wristwatch with Tonneau Case From the vault collection of our

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial
Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

you are looking for a rare American Watch, this is the one. ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY HISTORY The

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch from 1926
Waltham 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch from 1926

Waltham 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch from 1926

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare solid gold art deco watch was produced by the

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out. This is a rare watch by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch

Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch

Category

Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare watch by Elgin is fitted with a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1934
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1934

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1934

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

COMMITMENT This rare watch by the legendary house of Waltham is one of the few examples we have ever seen of

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal, Steel

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wrist, circa 1918 Rare Model
Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wrist, circa 1918 Rare Model

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wrist, circa 1918 Rare Model

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare watch by the legendary house of Waltham, from Waltham

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6444 Rare Black Dial 1950s Mens Rolex watch.
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6444 Rare Black Dial 1950s Mens Rolex watch.

ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6444 Rare Black Dial 1950s Mens Rolex watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6444 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1958

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6426 Rare Subseconds Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6426 Rare Subseconds Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.

ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6426 Rare Subseconds Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6426 / 6427 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Rare Universal Genève Polerouter Automatic Watch
Vintage 1970s Rare Universal Genève Polerouter Automatic Watch

Vintage 1970s Rare Universal Genève Polerouter Automatic Watch

By Universal Genève

Located in New York, NY

The vintage 1970s Rare Universal Genève Polerouter Automatic timepiece is a distinctive and sought

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex. A Rare Gold $20 Coin Watch C1970
Rolex. A Rare Gold $20 Coin Watch C1970

Rolex. A Rare Gold $20 Coin Watch C1970

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rolex Rare Gold Pre Cellini Twenty Dollar Coin Watch, C1970. Dial: The original champagne dial

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic
Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic

By Porsche Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic New Old Stock Collectors Watch

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Early Hunter Watch C1864
Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Early Hunter Watch C1864

Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Early Hunter Watch C1864

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Early 18ct Yellow Gold Keywind Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1864

Category

Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare DeLaneau High-Jewelry Diamond Tonneau Watch in 18k
Rare DeLaneau High-Jewelry Diamond Tonneau Watch in 18k

Rare DeLaneau High-Jewelry Diamond Tonneau Watch in 18k

By Delaneau

Located in Wailea, HI

Rare DeLaneau High-Jewelry Diamond Tonneau Watch – 1.60 CTW Round Brilliant Diamonds Discover the

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900
Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

. Split Second watches are rare to find made by Longines. This pocket watch is in amazing condition

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870
Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870

Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870

By Baume

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Baume. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Cylinder Pocket Watch C1870. Dial: The white

Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900
International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900

International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch 7 Chain

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Rolex Prince Jump Hour Doctor's Watch Steel 1491
Rare Rolex Prince Jump Hour Doctor's Watch Steel 1491

Rare Rolex Prince Jump Hour Doctor's Watch Steel 1491

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare vintage Rolex Prince reference 149, produced circa 1939, known as “Doctor’s Watch” from the

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex. A Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1964
Rolex. A Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1964

Rolex. A Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1964

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Original Presentation Box C1964. Dial: The

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

PIAGET Vintage Rare 18K Yellow Gold Ladies 26mm watch
PIAGET Vintage Rare 18K Yellow Gold Ladies 26mm watch

PIAGET Vintage Rare 18K Yellow Gold Ladies 26mm watch

Located in New York, NY

PIAGET Vintage Rare 18K Yellow Gold Ladies 26mm watch Model                        Vintage

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch
Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch

Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1961 Hamilton "Pacermatic" the very Rare Automatic version of the Pacer Wrist Watch, 45 X 31

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rado Voyager Automatic Stainless Steel Rare Dial AMMAN Watch
Rado Voyager Automatic Stainless Steel Rare Dial AMMAN Watch

Rado Voyager Automatic Stainless Steel Rare Dial AMMAN Watch

By RADO

Located in Toronto, CA

watch running and keeping good time wat931 You may also be interested in these watches

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rado Rothorn Rare Purple Dial Automatic Stainless Steel Watch
Rado Rothorn Rare Purple Dial Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

Rado Rothorn Rare Purple Dial Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

By RADO

Located in Toronto, CA

the pics Band Size : Will Fit A wrist Up to Approx. 20 cm Gender: Men's / Unisex Watch Condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare 14k Pocket Watch J.Assmann Glassutte from 1890
Rare 14k Pocket Watch J.Assmann Glassutte from 1890

Rare 14k Pocket Watch J.Assmann Glassutte from 1890

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic example of a J. Assman I/Sachsen Glasshutte pocket watch from circa 1890. The

Category

Antique 1890s German Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

A Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Musical Watch Signed Breguet C1820
A Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Musical Watch Signed Breguet C1820

A Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Musical Watch Signed Breguet C1820

Located in Mayfair, London, London

is very important and rare as this is a musical watch with a difference. Normal musical watches have

Category

Antique 1820s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s
A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s

A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s

By Unbranded

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18kt Rose Gold Open Faced Keywind Cylinder Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s

Category

Antique 1820s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Rare Audemars Piguet 18 Karat White Gold Cobra Watch
Vintage Rare Audemars Piguet 18 Karat White Gold Cobra Watch

Vintage Rare Audemars Piguet 18 Karat White Gold Cobra Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Rare Cobra Year: 1978-1984 Material: 18k White Gold Dial: Midnight

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Doxa Watch circa 1946 Very Rare Brand
18k Rose Gold Doxa Watch circa 1946 Very Rare Brand

18k Rose Gold Doxa Watch circa 1946 Very Rare Brand

Located in Wailea, HI

Art Deco Design Crafted in solid 18k rose gold, the watch features a rare and striking square case

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920
Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed By The Alex Clarke

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gerald Genta Ultra Rare Asymmetric Watch White Gold G.3210.7
Gerald Genta Ultra Rare Asymmetric Watch White Gold G.3210.7

Gerald Genta Ultra Rare Asymmetric Watch White Gold G.3210.7

By Gérald Genta

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A super rare white gold Asymmetric dress watch by Gerald Genta, available now at our Showroom in

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare Silver Karrusel Pocket Watch C1939
Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare Silver Karrusel Pocket Watch C1939

Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare Silver Karrusel Pocket Watch C1939

Located in Mayfair, London, London

fine and rare Kew A Rating Karrusel Deck watch with a fast carriage invented by a Danish Bahne

Category

Vintage 1930s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770
Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Three Colour Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Enamel Verge Keywind Pocket Watch

Category

Antique 1770s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

IWC Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Caliber 60 RARE, Fancy Lugs
IWC Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Caliber 60 RARE, Fancy Lugs

IWC Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Caliber 60 RARE, Fancy Lugs

By IWC

Located in Antwerp, BE

IWC Wrist Watch Stainless Steel Caliber 60 Extremely Rare Caliber, Collectors ! Movement

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - Identity London Ladies Watch
Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - Identity London Ladies Watch

Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - Identity London Ladies Watch

Located in Suwanee, GA

Renowned Celebrity Collection: This watch is part of our Celebrity Collection of watches that has been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger Le Coultre. A Rare $20 Gold Coin Watch C1971
Jaeger Le Coultre. A Rare $20 Gold Coin Watch C1971

Jaeger Le Coultre. A Rare $20 Gold Coin Watch C1971

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Vintage, Jaeger Le Coultre Twenty Dollar Double Eagle Gold Coin Watch, with it's Original

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891
GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891

GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Gabriel London. A Rare 18ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1891. Dial: The excellent

Category

Antique 1890s English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

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Rare Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of rare watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and stainless steel, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 3207 vintage versions or 269 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of rare watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 254, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut rare watches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. When shopping our range of rare watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are Rare Watches?

Prices for rare watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $0 and can go as high as $3,200,000, while rare watches, on average, fetch $5,884.

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.

Questions About Rare Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many people would consider AP watches to be rare. The Swiss luxury watchmaker typically manufactures only around 40,000 timepieces per year, and demand for them tends to be high. As a result, there are often lengthy waiting lists for Audemars Piguet watches. However, you can still find various models for sale on trusted online platforms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Audemars Piguet watches.