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Antique Edwardian 1900s Shreve, Crump & Lox Co. and Patek Philippe Diamond Watch
Antique Edwardian 1900s Shreve, Crump & Lox Co. and Patek Philippe Diamond Watch

Antique Edwardian 1900s Shreve, Crump & Lox Co. and Patek Philippe Diamond Watch

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.80 carat, Old European and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.20 carat,...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch retailed by Shreve Crump & Low, 24 X 13 M.M.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's
Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Shreve Crump & Low Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's
Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

Custom made for the renowned house of Shreve, Crump and Low. They based in Boston, Massachusetts and was considered the oldest purveyor of luxury goods in North America.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham 8 Day Banjo Clock for Shreve Crump and Low, Simon Willard Patent
Waltham 8 Day Banjo Clock for Shreve Crump and Low, Simon Willard Patent

Waltham 8 Day Banjo Clock for Shreve Crump and Low, Simon Willard Patent

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of the Waltham “Willard” presentation model weight driven banjo clock. Waltham banjo clocks of Willard Design are faithful reproductions of Simon Willard’s “Patent Tim...

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20th Century American Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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18 Karat Gold Peter Lindeman Jade Rough Cut VS Diamond Bangle Bracelet Cuff
18 Karat Gold Peter Lindeman Jade Rough Cut VS Diamond Bangle Bracelet Cuff

18 Karat Gold Peter Lindeman Jade Rough Cut VS Diamond Bangle Bracelet Cuff

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

His workshop crafted pieces for Tiffany and Co., Bailey Banks and Biddle and Shreve Crump and Low, as well as his own original jewelry.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Mid Century Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Mid Century Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet

Mid Century Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

His workshop crafted pieces for Tiffany and Co., Bailey Banks and Biddle and Shreve Crump and Low, as well as his own original jewelry.

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Retailed by Shreve Crump & Low
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Retailed by Shreve Crump & Low

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Retailed by Shreve Crump & Low

By Patek Philippe

Located in San Francisco, CA

Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, Retailed by Shreve Crump & Low, with Silvered Dial and Stylized Arabic Numbers.

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20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1906 Patek Philippe 18ct gold pocket watch with archive extract detailing the movement and origins of the piece which was retailed th...

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Art Deco Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Art Deco Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Art Deco Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Movement manufactured 1927 Signed “Shreve. Crump & Low” on the dial Case: 34mm

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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Henry Blank & Co supplied jewellery to such firms as Raymond Yard; Shreve, Crump and Low; Black, Starr and Frost; Oscar Heyman & Co; Grant A.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Patek Phillipe Gold Pocket Watch with Wearable Leather Strap
Antique Patek Phillipe Gold Pocket Watch with Wearable Leather Strap

Antique Patek Phillipe Gold Pocket Watch with Wearable Leather Strap

By Patek Philippe

Located in San Francisco, CA

This rare antique 18Kt Yellow Gold Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe Shreve Crump & Low with White Face and Black Stylized Arablic Numbers, comes with stylish genuine leather wearable ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds

Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Henry Blank & Co supplied jewellery to such firms as Raymond Yard; Shreve, Crump and Low; Black, Starr and Frost; Oscar Heyman & Co; Grant A.

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Alarm
SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Alarm

SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Alarm

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump and Low is proud to offer this vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Alarm watch.

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Diving 15703ST Watch

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Diving 15703ST Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

This watch is part of the Shreve, Crump & Low certified preowned collection * box & papers included

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner

Rolex Submariner

By Rolex

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Functions include hours, minutes, central sweeping seconds hand and date at 3 o'clock. This watch is part of the Shreve, Crump & Low certified preowned collection * box & papers...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Radiomir Alarm GMT

Panerai Radiomir Alarm GMT

By Panerai

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low offers this unique Swiss timepiece by watchmaker Panerai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low is proud to offer this sporty timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breguet Type XXI Chronograph Flyback

Breguet Type XXI Chronograph Flyback

By Breguet

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low offers this fine timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Breguet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Gondolo Manual 5124J

Patek Philippe Gondolo Manual 5124J

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low offers this fine timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Grand Réveil

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Grand Réveil

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low is proud to offer this highly complicated timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Jaeger LeCoultre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Flyback Chronograph White Gold

A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Flyback Chronograph White Gold

By A. Lange & Söhne

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low is proud to offer this rare timepiece by German watchmaker A.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low is proud to offer this fine timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss

Rolex Milgauss

By Rolex

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low offers this anti-magnetic field timepiece by legendary Swiss watchmaker Rolex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tag Heuer Link Calibre 36

Tag Heuer Link Calibre 36

By TAG Heuer

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump & Low offers this unique timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver

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H 2.17 in W 1.66 in D 0.55 in

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump and Low is proud to offer this sleek timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire

Jaeger LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Shreve, Crump and Low is proud to offer this stunning timepiece by Swiss watchmaker Jaeger LeCoultre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...

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By Longines

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By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Longines

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Shreve Crump And Low Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shreve crump and low watch for your home. A shreve crump and low watch — often made from brass, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a shreve crump and low watch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shreve crump and low watch over the years, but those crafted by American Waltham Watch Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shreve Crump And Low Watch?

The average selling price for a shreve crump and low watch at 1stDibs is $147,100, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $1,825,000 for the highest priced.

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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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