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Jules Jurgensen Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Watch
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Quintessential 1950's styling by well known Swiss Watch Company, Jules Jurgensen. This 34mm 14
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Schaffhausen For Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Campaign Style Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
hallmarks was produced in Switzerland by the premier house of International Watch Company. The case was
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Swiss watch company but had manufacturing and assembly in America as well. They were renowned for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Bucherer "Laurel and Hardy" Aluminum Doll
By Bucherer
Located in Napa, CA
1940s aluminum Stan Laurel doll with articulating joints made by Swiss watch company Bucherer. From
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Toys
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
West End Watch Company Secundus Indian Army Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in London, GB
This West End Watch Company Secundus model watch was sold and issued to the Indian Army mainly
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe Beta 21 Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 3603 1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
1970's when many Swiss watch companies were experimenting with electronic movement watches. Comes with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
West End Watch Company Queen Anne Steel British Broad Arrow Pilots Watch 1915's
By West End Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company continues to produce watches that are both stylish and functional, designed for those who
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Certina Lady’s Wrist Watch
By Certina Watch Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Certina Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with sandy beige color
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Solid Gold Bulova Black Dial All Original Swiss Gents Wristwatch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
32 mm round marked 18K gold
11.5 gram gold weight
Original Swiss made windup movement
In working
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
18K Gold genuine Swiss antique Pocket watch in working condition from West End
By West End Watch Company
Located in Bangkok,, TH
the west end collection. Made in Switzerland the watch was manufactured to withstand the roughest
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
H 2.22 in W 0.47 in Dm 1.57 in
Concord Saratoga Chronograph 14.C5.1892 Watch
By Certina Watch Company
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Concord
Model: Saratoga
Reference Number: 14.C5.1892
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shaped
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Square / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 9kt
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Tudor Watch Company
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE:
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Prince / Reference 7967
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 33mm
MOVEMENT / ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Zenith Stainless Steel Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage Zenith Defy Surf 18 Karat Gold Deluxe Automatic Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pre Owned collectable Vintage mid 1970's Mens Zenith Defy Surf Watch in heavy18k solid gold
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
CORUM Vintage Oval lady's watch in 18 carat yellow gold
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
CORUM Oval lady's watch in 18 carat yellow gold. Stylized bezel. Oval case, snap closure bottom
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zenith Sterling Silver Land and Water WWI British Campaign Style Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
designed as a "water resistant" watch, as is stated on the dial, but it is not. The case is stamped FB
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Corum 18k Yellow Gold 23mm Five 5 Dollar Coin Quartz Wrist Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum.
Movement: Swiss Made - Quartz
Case Material: Solid 18k Gold
Case Serial Number
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Certina DS DS3 SUPER PH1000M Rare Excellent Condition Not Polished Watch VerRare
By Certina Watch Company
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Certina
Model: DS3 -SUPER PH1000M
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage 1970's Corum 18k Gold Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage 1970's Corum 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch, with its original gold dial and
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zenith 14kt. 2 Tone Gold Art Deco Oversized Watch with Original Dial from 1920s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch / Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Corum, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel "Admirals Cup" Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Corum, brand new, never worn, 18K yellow gold and steel "Admirals Cup" bracelet watch, quartz
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Mido 14Kt. Yellow Gold Ocean Star Art Deco Style Power Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ocean Star
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Corum Ovale 18k White Gold Pink MoP Dial Quartz Wrist Watch 137.410.69
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
This unique and luxurious Corum Ovale wrist watch features an oval-shaped, 23.9mm wide, solid 18k
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
In 1975, the prestigious Swiss watch company Swiza chose this watch as the solitary protagonist of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Tiffany & Company Men’s Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Tiffany & Company Men’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K gold round case with whitish grey
Category
20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
International Watch Company Manual Gents Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company in 1868. He draws on the help of eminently qualified Swiss watchmakers, modern
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
International Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company. An 18ct Yellow Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch, C1920s
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
International Watch Company or IWC 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company "I.W.C."
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
IWC (International Watch Company) men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970.
By IWC
Located in bronshoj, DK
IWC (International Watch Company) men's wristwatch.
Approximately 1970.
Quartz movement.
Serial
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Style Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Antique Tavannes Watch Company Silver Keyless Open Face Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Tavannes Watch Company. A silver keyless lever, open face enamel pocket watch, C1920s.
Dial: A
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
I.W.C International Watch Company Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C International Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch / Opened Face
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
2002 Full Set Joker limited Edition Bubble Chronograph ref. 28524020 by Corum
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, with elements that evoke the Joker's face or playing cards.
Corum watches use high-quality Swiss
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Tiffany & Co. I. W. C. Watch Company Rose Gold Manual Wind Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Buren Watch Company 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Model
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
International Watch Company Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920
By IWC
Located in London, GB
An International Watch Company 14ct yellow gold, keyless lever open face pocket watch, C1920s with
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mido Multifort Steel Early Bumper Automatic with Original Dial from 1940's
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / British Patents
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Zodiac Yellow Gold Moderne Style Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zodiac Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Moderne
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Gruen Watch Company Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1930s with Original Box
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1830s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Mido Multifort Steel "Bumper" Automatic with Original Patinated Dial
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / Reference 230
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Tudor Watch Company by Rolex Nickel Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1940's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hirsch Watch Company Silver with Diamonds Early Wrist Watch, circa 1900's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hirsch Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Zenith Stainless Steel Moderne Sport Automatic Wristwatch 1960s Rare Model
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Sports Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith Stainless Steel Moderne Sport Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Sports Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Atmos Perpetual clock by Jean Léon REUTTER 1899/1971
Located in NANTES, FR
watch company Jaeger-LeCoultre and is the official state gift of Switzerland.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zenith Stainless Steel Chronograph Original Dial Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal / Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Presentation Pocket Watch, 47 M.M 18k Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
International Watch Company 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Full Size Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company / Schaffhausen
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Brock & Co 18Kt Solid Gold Pocket Wrist Watch 1920's
By Brock & Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
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Switzerland Watch Company For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact switzerland watch company you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a switzerland watch company from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A switzerland watch company from Rolex, Longines and Omega — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a switzerland watch company featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and baguette cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a switzerland watch company, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Switzerland Watch Company?
On average, a switzerland watch company at 1stDibs sells for $4,800, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $498,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
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.
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.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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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Questions About Switzerland Watch Company
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024How much Swiss watches cost in Switzerland isn't that different from how much they sell for in the U.S. or elsewhere. You may sometimes enjoy modest cost savings by purchasing a watch in Switzerland. However, the country has a 20% value-added tax (VAT) that may offset any discounts you would get from buying abroad. Explore a diverse assortment of Swiss watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Many watches are made in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss city is a major center for watch production and the home of numerous watch brands. Among them are Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, TAG Heuer, Vacheron Constantin and Omega. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Swiss watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Certina watches are made in Switzerland. Adolf and Alfred Kurth founded the watchmaker in 1888 in Grenchen, Switzerland. Today, the Swatch Group owns the company. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Certina watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Cartier a watch company?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Cartier is a watch company. It also produces jewelry, sunglasses and other accessories. For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the best-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, many people only used pocket watches.) Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Cartier watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024There is no single most prestigious watch company. In fact, many makers produce reliable, innovative timepieces out of fine materials. Some of the leading names in the world of luxury watches include Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Richard Mille, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, Cartier and Audemars Piguet. Find a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The answer to the question of when did Watches of Switzerland buy Mappin & Webb may be a bit surprising, as it's a misconception that the latter company purchased the former. By the 1990s, the company Asprey owned both Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland. In 1998, Judith Pilkington arranged for the sale of both Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland, starting a new organization. Subsequently, the two brands went through a series of owners, including the Baugur Group, Landsbanki and Apollo Global Management. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The Rado Watch Company is more than 100 years old. Brothers Ernst, Fritz and Werner Schlup founded the company as Schlup & Co. in Lengnau, Switzerland, in 1917. During the 1950s, the brothers introduced the Rado watch brand and subsequently changed the name of their company to correspond with their successful collection. Find a range of Rado watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Here are some of the oldest British watch companies: Founded in 1846, the Fears Watch Company of Bristol operated continuously until the 1970s, when the quartz crisis led to financial difficulties. The founder's great-great-great grandson relaunched the brand in 2016. Other British brands with long histories include Smiths Watches, established in 1851, and the Rochester Watch Company, which opened in 1900. Shop a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The history of the Record Watch Company traces back to Tramelan, Switzerland, where a group of watchmakers established the company. Their singular goal was to introduce a new type of pocket watch. Called the Sector Watch, the timepiece featured a triangular case and a retrograde display for easy reading. In 1916, the company merged with a number of other small Swiss makers to form the Record Dreadnought Watch Co. S.A. During the decades that followed, Record Dreadnought Watch manufactured a wide variety of clocks, watches and other components under several brand names, including Record. Like many watchmakers, Record Dreadnought Watch contributed to the war effort during World War II by manufacturing watches for the British military. In 1949, the company changed its name to Record Watch Co. S.A. Eleven years later, it became the first Swiss watchmaker to earn the approval of the U.S. government for its pocket watches to be used on U.S. railways. A year later, Longines purchased Record, though it continued to produce watches under the Record brand name for 30 years. Today, Longines has a collection that features timepieces inspired by the Record brand. Explore a selection of Record watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024No, the Waltham Watch Company does not still exist. The watchmaker went out of business in 1981. However, a subsidiary of the original company, Waltham, SA, does continue to manufacture timepieces. Shop a range of Waltham Watch Company watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024The Illinois Watch Company went out of business in 1928. However, the Hamilton Watch Company purchased the brand and continued to manufacture timepieces under the Illinois name for decades after. In 2004, Swatch bought the Hamilton Watch Company and surrendered the Illinois Watch Company brand name. A new group of investors purchased the name in 2009 and began manufacturing timepieces under the brand again. Shop a range of Illinois Watch Company watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No. The USA-based Elgin Watch Company sadly closed its doors in 1968. The rights to the Elgin name were purchased by MZ Berger Inc., which manufactures watches in China and distributes them outside of conventional watch shops. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Elgin watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch company in the world that remains in operation today. It was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Vacheron took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and was an innovator in its field. Since becoming known as Vacheron & Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocatively shaped designs. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Vacheron Constantin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024The history of the American Waltham Watch Company started in 1854, when Aaron Lufkin Dennison founded the company in Waltham, Massachusetts. There, it began to manufacture watches with interchangeable parts, a new approach to production that allowed the company to prepare watches much more quickly than its competitors. Still, the company experienced economic hardships during its early years, and Dennison was forced to sell his company to Royal E. Robbins in 1857. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Robbins and his business partners, Henry Asher Robbins and Daniel F. Appleton, capitalized on the military's need for reliable watches by introducing an inexpensive $13 timepiece called the William Ellery. Following the war, the company became a supplier to major railways. After a period of sluggish sales as a result of the Panic of 1907, the American Waltham Watch Company revived the business by expanding its manufacturing into fuses and other essential materials for World War I. By the 1920s, the company was producing wristwatches and continued to do so despite changes in ownership during the 1950s and ’60s. By the 1970s, the company was no longer manufacturing watches but had licensed its name to other watchmakers, a practice that continues to this day. On 1stDibs, find a range of American Waltham Watch Company watches.
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Stylish Year-Round, This Pumpkin-Colored Patek Philippe Aquanaut Feels Especially Right for Fall
Celebrate the season with a Patek watch made for enjoying the outdoors.
These Watches with 1970s, 1980s and Early Aughts Flair Are Trending Right Now
Feeling a wave of Y2K nostalgia or craving disco-era glamour? Rewind with a chic retro timepiece.