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Gucci Coupe 44MM 131.2 YA131202 Chronograph Square Black Dial Red Quartz Watch
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
signs of wear. Coupe Chronograph Square Watch Properties Brand: Gucci Family: G-Coupe Model: Coupe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Quadra Constellation Chronograph Diamond Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Quadra Constellation Chronograph Diamond Watch Mother of pearl dial and diamond face and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Universal Genève Pink Gold Uni-Compax wristwatch Ref 124103, circa 1950s
By Universal Genève
Located in Firenze, IT
18K pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer. Three-body
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

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Rolex Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3484
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Unusual and very rare 18 Kt. pink gold circular case,a square shape button chronograph snap on back
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

ROLEX Pink Gold 'Coin-Edge' Chronograph Ref. 4062
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
1940s. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Fortis ‘Swiss International Airlines’ Square Chronograph 652.10.148
Located in London, GB
This Fortis ‘Swiss International Airlines’ Square Chronograph 652.10.148 is an unusual and rare
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
steel hands and squared chronograph pushers. Circa 1940's.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tag Heuer Stainless Steel Monza Chronograph
By TAG Heuer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph Case: 37.3mm square case, push
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega yellow gold Chronograph Manual Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer. Case. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Stainless Steel Cadette Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 1188. Made in the 1950s. Fine, stainless steel wristwatch with square button chronograph
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
register, tachometer and telemeter scales, baton hands. Rounded bezel, flyback chronograph with square
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Universal Stainless Steel Compur Multiscale Chronograph Wristwatch
By Universal
Located in Firenze, IT
stainless steel Universal “Enversteel” wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Automatic Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
1990's. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with square button
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Eberhard & Co. Extra-Fort Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Napoli, NA
A very rare, manual-winding, Eberhard extra fort 18k yellow gold wristwatch with square button
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Zenith Rose Gold Vintage Chronograph Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Zenith
Located in Firenze, IT
wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Case three-body, solid, polished and
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Ref. 49002 Yellow Gold Chronograph Automatic
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and an 18K yellow gold Vacheron
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bell & Ross Black PVD Stainless Steel Chronograph Special Edition
By Bell & Ross
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Case: 45mm square case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eberhard Rose Gold Extra Fort Calendar Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Firenze, IT
gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, matt black dial with applied index markers, subsidiary
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tissot Quadrato Chronograph Steel White Dial Quartz Men Watch T005.517.17.277.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a square shape face
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch CW2111.FC6171
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a square shape face
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

TAG Heuer Monaco Stainless Steel Quartz Men's Watch CAW2110.FC6177
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a square shape face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 18k Gold Leather Automatic Mens Watch 10000 CC
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a square shape face
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tag Heuer Stainless Steel Monaco “Steve McQueen”
By TAG Heuer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 39 X 39mm square case, push/pull
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bell & Ross Black PVD Stainless Steel Herritage
By Bell & Ross
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Case: 42mm square case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Raymond Weil Don Giovanni Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch 4878-STC-00668
By Raymond Weil
Located in New York, NY
powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a square shape face
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 10000 CC
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a square shape face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines Cal. 30CH Yellow Gold Ref. 7414, Made 1968
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
Fine , 18K yellow gold wristwatch with square button "Retour en Vol" chronograph, register
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lanco Yellow Gold Chronographe Antimagnetic Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
-jewel manual wind movement. With square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Case three-body
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Lobster Chronometer Speedsonic 300 Hz Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
Fine and rare stainless steel electronic wristwatch with square button chronograph, 12-hour and 30
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Chrono-Reflex Steel and Gold
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold quartz wristwatch with square button chronograph
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Anonimo stainless steel Militare Chrono Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
resistant, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with date, square button chronograph, registers and a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Malte Tonneau Chronographe Automatic Vacheron Constantin Ref. 49145A Made 2000's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, large date and a stainless
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul Picot Stainless Steel Technograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Paul Picot
Located in Firenze, IT
, stainless steel wristwatch with square-button chronograph, register, large date and a stainless steel Paul
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
steel hands and squared chronograph pushers. Circa 1940's.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Coupe 44MM 131.2 YA131202 Chronograph Square Black Dial Red Quartz Watch
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
condition. Might show minor signs of wear. Coupe Chronograph Square Watch Properties Brand: Gucci Family
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Philip Watch Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
1970’s. Valjoux 72 manual 21 jewels wind movement. With square button chronograph, register and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zenith Rose Gold Vintage Chronograph Wristwatch
By Zenith
Located in Firenze, IT
Case n. 915188. Made in the 1950’s. Fine, 18Kt rose gold wristwatch with square button
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Chronograph Yellow Gold Made, circa 1957
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with square
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eberhard & Co. Extra-fort Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Firenze, IT
, case No. 14007-568. Made in the 1960s. Fine, large, 18Kt rose gold wristwatch with square button
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Eberhard & Co. Yellow Gold Extra-Fort Chronograph manual Wristwatch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Firenze, IT
square button chronograph, register, telemeter and tachometer. Case, dial and movement signed Diameter
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hublot MDM Rose Gold Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1810.8
By Hublot
Located in Firenze, IT
gentleman’s wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers,tachometer, date and a special rubber strap
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coach Chronograph White Pink Color Dial Steel Leather Quartz Ladies Watch 0253
By Coach
Located in New York, NY
is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a square shape face, chronograph, chronograph hand, small
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulgari Stainless Steel Automatic Ergon Chronograph Wristwatch Ref EG 40 S CH
By Bulgari
Located in Firenze, IT
, stainless steel wristwatch with date, square button chronograph, registers, and a stainless steel Bulgari
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

HEUER Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Heuer
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Heuer stainless steel three-register chronograph with square pushers.
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Movado
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful stainless steel Movado chronograph wristwatch with square pushers, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

UNIVERSAL Rose Gold Uni-Compax Oversized Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Universal
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Universal rare rose gold Uni-Compax square button chronograph wristwatch. The case and dial are in
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Rose Gold Square Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3529 circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex rare 18k rose gold square chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 3529, circa 1938, retailed by Verga
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Corum Chronograph Ref. 296.121.70 Watch in Platinum, Auto w/ Subseconds
By Corum
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Square Chronograph in platinum on leather strap with original Corum platinum tang buckle
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Baume & Mercier Hampton Square XXL Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Miami, FL
Baume & Mercier Hampton Watch  Shape: Square  Features: Chronograph, Date  Gender: Men's  Movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Union Glashutte Stainless Steel Averin Square Triple-Calendar Chronograph Watch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Union Glashutte Averin Square Triple-Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Case Stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Wrist Watches

Materials

PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel

Zenith Yellow Gold Chronograph Square Button Three Scale Wristwatch Circa 1940
By Zenith
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful 18K yellow gold square button chronograph with special sector dials, with enamel
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ebel Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Circa 1930
By Ebel
Located in Milano, IT
An unusual and very rare Ebel chronograph with special "cachés" lugs. Stainless steel, square
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 591
By Patek Philippe
Located in Milano, IT
Patek Philippe Chronographe ref. 591,circular case 18 KT rose gold, a square button chronograph
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Angelus Stainless Steel Chronodato Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Angelus
Located in New York, NY
Angelus Stainless Steel “Chronodato” gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

1970 Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold 6264 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: pump pushers; square chronograph register markers; an outer seconds track contrasting the main dial and
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe ref. 130 in 18k c.1949
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patek Philippe square button chronograph ref. 130 in 18 karat gold. c.1949 Original buckle
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe ref. 130 in 18k c.1949
Patek Philippe ref. 130 in 18k c.1949
H 1.66 in W 1.38 in D 0.44 in

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Bulova 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Brown Lather Strap Circa 1940s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Tiffany Co & Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, MV045063, Quartz, Serviced, Rare
By Baume & Mercier
Located in San Diego, CA
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Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany and Co Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Ball Cufflinks 1.10 Inch Long
By Tiffany & Co.
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Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

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Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage accessory, for someone who is into a retro era, clean lines and simplicity. Designed with...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte 18k White Gold Skeleton Date Automatic Men's Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
This distinguished Vacheron Constantin Malte wristwatch exemplifies Swiss horological excellence with a refined, modern aesthetic. Crafted from solid 18k white gold, the case feature...
Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hermès Sterling Sterling Ring Medor
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès 1970's style between the ring features dual design with one large and one small medor stud to allow a finger to fit between. Sterling silver medal. Size 6.25. Comes with ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Michele CSX33 Diamond Ladies Watch MW03M01A1025 MOP Dial #18477
By Michele
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Michele CSX33 Ladies Watch Model: MW03M01A1025 This beautiful Michele ladies watch is set in stainless steel with a diamond bezel. 100 Diamonds carat weight - 0.60cts Case is 33 m...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Louis Vuitton Tambour Lovely Cup Chronograph Watch
By Louis Vuitton
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960R-010 18K Rose Gold Box Paper
By Patek Philippe
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2010s Wrist Watches

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By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Boucheron Montre Reflet Small 8 Bracelets Watch Small 8 Colorful Leather Straps
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2010s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Square Chronograph For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate square chronograph for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, rose gold and stainless steel, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect square chronograph may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic square chronograph over the years, but those made by Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a square chronograph featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a square chronograph, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Square Chronograph?

The price for a square chronograph starts at $314 and tops out at $480,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $10,585.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

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Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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