Late Deco, 0.45ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
round rubies and 0.25 carat in eight cut diamonds adorn the watch face cover creating a beautiful
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
face, decorative dust case, and working watch movement inside. The crystal covered watch face features
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Edwardian 18k Mixed Metal Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
face. Watches of this era should be cleaned and oiled periodically, but at this time, the watch is in
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$714
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 2.56 in
Vintage Modernist Wood + Brass Table and Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
condition with some normal traces of use, full working. some scratches on the plastic cover of the watch
Metal
Hamilton Bracelet Diamond White Gold Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Bedford, NY
1960's Hamilton bracelet watch in 14k white gold with lift cover over watch face. Watch as set
Diamond, 14k Gold
Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Covered Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
This collectable Art Deco luxury Omega watch in solid platinum. The watch face cover is adorned
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
gold, this piece is decorated with an amusing cherub motif on one side, and a glass covered watch face
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Art Deco French 0.70 Carat Total Carat Diamond Watch
By Longines
Located in Narberth, PA
accents, this gorgeous ladies watch features a rectangular shaped face accented by a sparkling diamond
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
collection. The watch face cover functions well and is an amazing feature to this piece. Enjoy :) -- Stone(s
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Flex Band Wristwatch Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
crystal cover over a black watch face accented by gold hands and numerical markers With a polished gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Spirit Diamond Mother of Pearl Dial Watch 20/7061-20
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold. A stunning array of diamonds cover the watch face almost in its entirety - you’ll also find
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grogan Co. by Henry Blank & Co. Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl Quartz Watch
By Henry Blank & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
setting. The quartz covered watch face displays a silver colored background with blue hands, black numbers
Diamond, Sapphire, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Flex Band Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
crystal cover over a black watch face accented by gold hands and numerical markers With a polished gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes 1.25 Carats Diamond Stainless Steel Cape Cod Watch Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
watch face - covered by sapphire crystal With stylized numerals then signed Hermēs and Swiss Made
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
border that surrounds a domed glass-covered blush watch face, featuring gold numbers and black arms. When
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ladies 14K Gold Bracelet / Wristwatch
Located in Bronx, NY
with sparkling small diamonds. A ruby cluster watch lid cover conceals the pink watch face created by
Multi-gemstone, Gold
1980s Disney Mickey Mouse Gold Plated Rare Collectible Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
for collectors and Disney enthusiasts. The centerpiece is an adorable Mickey Mouse-shaped watch face
Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Diamond and Emerald Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Narberth, PA
fabulous gemstones along the face and band. Sparkling accent diamonds encircle the crystal covered watch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Stainless Steel Médor Quartz Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in Narberth, PA
timepiece has a quartz movement and features a square face made of stainless steel. A pyramidal stud covers
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.79 in W 1.62 in Dm 6 in L 15.25 in
RETRO 1938 Art Deco Lady Concealed Wristwatch 14Kt Rose Gold Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
mechanical lid, to cover the watch's dial face. It is embellished with seventeen European cuts diamonds and
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Large Diamond Gold Covered Face Bracelet Watch
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
down to 16mm. The watch case with the cover measures 29x26mm, the round dial measures 16mm in
Diamond, 14k Gold
Longines 14K Gold Bracelet Watch
By Longines
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1960's 14 karat gold Longines bracelet watch. Thin sleek design with cover over watch face
14k Gold
LUXUSA Stainless Steel Sapphire Crystal Chronograph Leather Strap Watch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
(320 ft) and has luminous hands and number markings. With a sapphire crystal face cover, this watch is
Steel, Stainless Steel
Huge Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
Iron
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 11 in D 11 in
1980s Postmodern Memphis Era Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and rare piece circa 1980s glass face with a brass ring frame, and a black plastic frame with a withe plastic accent edge line, Classic design from the Memphis era nice ...
Aluminum
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Ref 4506/1 Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Patek Philippe Reference 4506/1 Ladies Wrist Watch, 21 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Diamond Bezel of fine White Round Brilliant cuts totaling just under 1 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$666
H 6.54 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency brass walnut Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Kienzle, Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier Diamond Bezel Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the epitome of elegance with the Baume & Mercier Diamond Bezel Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch. Quartz movement. The oval shape case is glistening with a halo of round c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miniature Mahogany Library Clock, Thornhill, London
By Thornhill, Peerless
Located in Norwich, GB
Miniature mahogany library clock, Thornhill, London Miniature mahogany library clock standing on a stepped plinth with pad feet. Four glass panels with beveled glass and glass pan...
Mahogany
$16,953
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
$9,500
H 2.41 in W 1.78 in D 0.75 in
Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Rare museum quality three color 18K gold and diamond oval box featuring Allegories of Love motifs. Circa 1800, Mark of Chief Assayer Cayetano Buitron References: for a similar exampl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,987
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested, with new bespoke shade.
Brass
Vintage Porcelain East German Wall Clock from Weimar Electric, 1970s
By Weimar Electronic
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial wall clock produced by Weimar Electric in former East Germany during the 1970s. It features a porcelain body and an aluminium hands .The battery-powered clockwork ...
Aluminum
$15,000
W 1.13 in D 0.19 in L 6.13 in
Large Scale Ladies Vintage Bueche Girod Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking and large scale ladies vintage Bueche Girod wrist watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold and is pavee set with an approximate total weight of 2.25ct. of G/H Color and VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GLYCINE Art Deco Platinum Ruby & Diamond Watch 2.50ctw
By Glycine
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous platinum, diamond, and ruby Glycine watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This gorgeous watch has a rectangle-shaped watch face, which is surrounded by a wonderful and fe...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Parker Gold Ruby Rollerball Fountain Pen Lighter Set
Located in New York, NY
18k gold two pens (one rollerball and one fountain) and a lighter set by Parker, in original fitter box. Pens are 130mm long each, lighter measures 55mm x 32mm x 9mm. Pens decorated ...
Ruby, Gold
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.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.