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Rare Vintage Black Opal Dial Ladies Piaget Watch w/3.85ct Diamond Bezel, 1970s
Rare Vintage Black Opal Dial Ladies Piaget Watch w/3.85ct Diamond Bezel, 1970s

Rare Vintage Black Opal Dial Ladies Piaget Watch w/3.85ct Diamond Bezel, 1970s

By Piaget

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This expertly crafted vintage Swiss ladies Piaget dress watch features a vibrant natural, oval

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah

Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah

Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch

Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct yellow gold half hunter half quarter repeating pocket watch, C1880s

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929

By Movado

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original

Category

Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

J. F. Bautte & Cie. A Rare Gold & Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1810
J. F. Bautte & Cie. A Rare Gold & Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1810

J. F. Bautte & Cie. A Rare Gold & Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1810

Located in Mayfair, London, London

J. F. Bautte & Cie. A Rare Gold & Enamel Female Winding Ultra Slim Jump Hour Pocket Watch

Category

Antique 1810s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage OMEGA 18K Gold Pearl Sapphire & Diamonds Grape Watch Bracelet Very RARE
Vintage OMEGA 18K Gold Pearl Sapphire & Diamonds Grape Watch Bracelet Very RARE

Vintage OMEGA 18K Gold Pearl Sapphire & Diamonds Grape Watch Bracelet Very RARE

By Omega

Located in Addison, TX

truly a rare find for any watch collector or fashion lover. Accent stones: Diamonds, Sapphires & Pearls

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

: 19.19 grams One ladies 15K yellow gold ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The case metal was tested and determined

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial

Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and rare American Watch is done

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36 36mm Ref 16014 Rare Jubilee dial anniversary dial Watch
Rolex Datejust 36 36mm Ref 16014 Rare Jubilee dial anniversary dial Watch

Rolex Datejust 36 36mm Ref 16014 Rare Jubilee dial anniversary dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Toronto, CA

photos carefully Band Size : Full Size fits a wrist up to approx 20.5 cm Gender: Mens Watch Condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Wave 03.3.14.1037 Rare Black Dial Men`s Watch Full Set 42mm
Ebel Wave 03.3.14.1037 Rare Black Dial Men`s Watch Full Set 42mm

Ebel Wave 03.3.14.1037 Rare Black Dial Men`s Watch Full Set 42mm

By Ebel

Located in Toronto, CA

Band Size : Will Fit Wrist Up to 20.5 cm Gender: Men's Watch Condition: Never Used New Condition With

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch
Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch

Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Vintage Men's Wristwatch, silver dial with

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial  Articulated Lugs
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial  Articulated Lugs

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs 1940's
Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs 1940's

Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs 1940's

By Hamilton

Located in Wailea, HI

Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs Exude timeless sophistication

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935
Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935

Waltham 14k Solid Gold Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Gold Dial 1935

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

COMMITMENT This is a very rare American Watch. This is the only example we have ever seen of this watch. It

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold
Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold

Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare Longines Art Deco slim keyless lever 44mm pocket watch in 18ct white gold, C1920s. Dial

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.
Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.

Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.

By Omega

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

particular example is a Military watch, dating from circa 1943. ~~~ Being in amazing original condition

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Rolex Cellini Time 18k Rose Gold Black Diamond Dial Men Watch 50605RBR
Rare Rolex Cellini Time 18k Rose Gold Black Diamond Dial Men Watch 50605RBR

Rare Rolex Cellini Time 18k Rose Gold Black Diamond Dial Men Watch 50605RBR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers. Very unique beautiful watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage RARE Audemars Piguet Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Dial Watch 18k White Gold
Vintage RARE Audemars Piguet Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Dial Watch 18k White Gold

Vintage RARE Audemars Piguet Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Dial Watch 18k White Gold

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

! See photos and don't miss the opportunity to own this lovely watch! Item details: Case Metal- 18k

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Rolex Datejust 36 18k Gold Green Floral Dial Steel Unisex Watch 116233
Rare Rolex Datejust 36 18k Gold Green Floral Dial Steel Unisex Watch 116233

Rare Rolex Datejust 36 18k Gold Green Floral Dial Steel Unisex Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 116233 Style: Luxury Department: Unisex Adult Vintage: No Co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch
Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch

Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch

By Omega

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

example is a mid-sized Omega ref 2394 military watch, dating from circa 1944 31mm Case is performed in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 705 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tiffany and Co Tonneau Classic Watch. Tiffany Ladies Quartz Watch.
Tiffany and Co Tonneau Classic Watch. Tiffany Ladies Quartz Watch.

Tiffany and Co Tonneau Classic Watch. Tiffany Ladies Quartz Watch.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

RARE Tiffany and Co Tonneau Watch Tonneau Classic. Stainless Steel 26mm by 27mm case and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Stainless Steel

18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.
18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.

18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Antique Pocket watch Chain. Extremely RARE. 18k Yellow Gold with Platinum. Button is 14k and

Category

Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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.