Question 1

What watch brand starts with the letter P?

Accepted Answer

Many watch brands start with the letter P. One is Patek Philippe. Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Other watch brands whose names begin with P include Pulsar, Paul Picot, Philipp Plein, Panerai, Piaget, Parmigiani Fleurier, Pequignet, Perrelet, Perry Ellis, Praesidus and Purnell. Explore a wide variety of watches on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What does Gucci P mean?

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The P in Gucci P refers to the polarized lenses in the legendary Italian brand’s popular sunglasses. Polarized lenses in your Gucci sunglasses — or in any pair of designer sunglasses — will go toward reducing glare. A polarized lens has been chemically treated to help wearers by providing enhanced colors, sharper details and visual clarity. Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.Gucci’s holding company Guccio Gucci S.p.A. is a subsidiary of the luxury group Kering. Its sunglasses are manufactured by Kering Eyewear.Find vintage Gucci sunglasses on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What does Chanel 22P mean?

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Chanel 22P means a piece is from the 2022 Printemps or Spring Act I collection that debuted in January 2022. For that season, Chanel unveiled new colors for its iconic handbags, including hot pink, iridescent gold and light blue. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Chanel pieces from some of the world's top boutiques.

Question 4

What is Horst P. Horst famous for?

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Horst P. Horst is famous for his photography. He was one of the towering figures of 20th-century fashion photography. Best known for his work with Vogue, which called him “photography’s alchemist," Horst rose to prominence in Paris in the interwar years, publishing his first work with the magazine in 1931. In the following decades, Horst’s experimentations with radical composition, nudity, double exposures and other avant-garde techniques would produce some of the most iconic fashion images ever, like Mainbocher Corset and Lisa with Harp. Explore a range of Horst P. Horst photography on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What makes a military watch a military watch?

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There are no specific criteria for what makes a military watch a military watch. However, people may call watches "military" if they resist damage due to shocks, are highly waterproof, accurate and easy to read in extreme environments. On 1stDibs, find a selection of military watches.

Question 6

What is a Polerouter watch?

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A Polerouter watch is a timepiece designed by Universal Genève. The Swiss watchmaker released the watch in 1954. Legendary designer Gerald Genta created the design. Its fluted chapter ring and oversize 12 o'clock marker set it apart from other mid-century modern pieces. Shop a range of Universal Genève Polerouter watches on 1stDibs.

Question 7

Why is it called a watch?

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The portable timepiece worn on the wrist is called a watch due to its original purpose. Although they have become status symbols and fashion accessories, it is believed that early watches were the first tools used by town watchmen, who used them to track the start and end times of their shifts. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What is a 41 watch?

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A 41 watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex. Its full name is the Rolex Datejust 41, and the number 41 comes from the fact that it has an Oyster case that measures 41 mm in diameter. You'll find a large selection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What is a bumper watch?

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A bumper watch is a watch that uses bumper movement for rotation. Modern watches have rotors that spin a 360 degree, whereas bumper movement is back and forth at about 120 degrees. It is a type of self-winding, automatic movement. Find a broad range of antique and vintage watches on 1stDibs today.

Question 10

What is a watch key?

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A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is a Waterbury watch?

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The Waterbury Watch Company was established in the late 1870s in Connecticut to give people an inexpensive watch. It was very simply made, featured a nickel-plated case, no cover and it only had an hour hand. Through many buy-outs over the years, Waterbury eventually was folded into the Timex brand. Find a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 12

What is a VC watch?

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A VC watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watch maker Vacheron Constantin SA. The company was founded in 1755 and has created a number of iconic designs over the years, including the Overseas and the Patrimony. Find a selection of vintage Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.

Question 13

Is there a Bentley watch?

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Yes, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Bentley, Breitling created the B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley Centenary Limited Edition watch. There are other versions of the Breitling Bentley available. Find a collection of expertly vetted Breitling Bentley watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 14

Does Pandora have a watch?

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No, Pandora no longer has a watch. However, the luxury jewelry maker did produce watches in the past. Its Black Crown Diamond watch collection debuted in 2010, and Pandora unveiled new pieces for the series annually until 2014. Explore a range of Pandora jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is a tycoon watch?

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A tycoon watch isn't one particular watch. Instead, it is a model name that a few watchmakers have employed in the past when naming their timepieces. Some examples of such watches include the Chopard Happy Sport Tycoon, the Tudor Glamour Double Date Tycoon Watch, the Maurice Lacroix Pontos Tycoon, the Raymond Weil Freelancer Tycoon, the Corum Tycoon, the Bulgari Octo Roma Tycoon, the Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Tycoon, the Longines Master Collection Tycoon and the Bulova Tycoon Watch. Generally, the word “tycoon” means a wealthy, powerful business person. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of watches.

Question 16

What is RM in watches?

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In watches, RM is the abbreviation for the luxury watchmaker Richard Mille. Dominique Guenat and Richard Mille founded the company in 2001 in Les Breuleux, Switzerland. It is widely known for high-tech timepieces inspired by the precision instruments in race cars. Shop a variety of Richard Mille watches on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What is the Freak watch?

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The Freak watch is a timepiece produced by luxury maker Ulysse Nardin. It gets its name from its unique design. The Freak has no crown, no hands and no dial. Instead of using these components, it tracks the time with the rotations of its movement. When Ulysse Nardin unveiled it in 2001, the Freak was the first timepiece to feature silicon escapement wheels. This breakthrough has gone on to inspire the designs of other luxury watches. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Ulysse Nardin watches.

Question 18

What is a Waltham watch?

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A Waltham watch is a timepiece made by one of two manufacturers. The original maker of Waltham watches was the Waltham Watch Company, which operated from 1850 to 1981. During that period, Waltham manufactured more than 40 million watches and clocks. After the company closed, one of its subsidiaries, Waltham, SA, continued the production of Waltham watches. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Waltham watches.

Question 19

What is a snowflake watch?

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There are two watches that are known as snowflake watches. One snowflake watch is also known as Reference SBGA211 by Grand Seiko. It’s one of the brand’s best known watches and is very popular. Its unique dial resembles a snowflake. The Reference 9411 Tudor Submariner is also called the snowflake because the second hand looks like a snowflake. Shop vintage and contemporary watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Does Pandora do watches?

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Pandora does not do watches. However, the jewelry maker has produced watches in the past. In 2010, Pandora introduced its Black Crown Diamond watch line, but retired it in July 2014. Shop a selection of Pandora jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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