Retro Watches
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Retro Bracelets
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Wrist Watches
18k Gold
20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
20th Century Retro More Bracelets
Gold
20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro More Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Wrist Watches
Onyx, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Artist Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Steel
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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. 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.
Modern-day timepieces are fashionable and functional. Watches have also 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, watches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner.
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 fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, many 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.