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Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It was not a success and they abandoned the idea. This watch however, still has its original crown. The watch was just serviced by our team and keeps excellent time.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet,  Early 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet,  Early 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is a great looking watch that you can wear all the time for all types of occasions and you can count on it to get you there on time.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Red Diamond Dial, Dated 1977
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Red Diamond Dial, Dated 1977

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Red Diamond Dial, Dated 1977

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is a great looking watch that you can wear all the time for all types of occasions and you can count on it to get you there on time.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Custom Red Diamond Dial, circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Custom Red Diamond Dial, circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Custom Red Diamond Dial, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is a great looking watch that you can wear all the time for all types of occasions and you can count on it to get you there on time.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Patinated Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Patinated Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Patinated Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Rest assure that Rolex's reputation for reliability will get you to your next event or occasion on time and in style. This watch can be worn with virtually anything and can be either...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Pink Dial from 1970''s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Pink Dial from 1970''s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Pink Dial from 1970''s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

The subtle strap contrast gives this watch a nice unique look as well. You can depend on this watch to get you to where you need to be, on time, feeling great, and ready for anything...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Machined Bezel, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Machined Bezel, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Machined Bezel, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

You can depend on this watch to get you to where you need to be, on time, feeling great, and ready for anything.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s
Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s

Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is based on the original design of the world's first automatic waterproof watch. Even as a vintage timepiece, this Rolex is very dependable will you get where you need to be on ti...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Diamond Dial from 1960's / 70's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Diamond Dial from 1960's / 70's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Diamond Dial from 1960's / 70's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Exceptional in quality, rest assure that this timepiece will always be dependable when needed to arrive to any occasion on time. The head turning green dial and outstanding diamond m...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel with Custom Red Dial and Original Oyster Bracelet, Mid 1970's
Rolex Steel with Custom Red Dial and Original Oyster Bracelet, Mid 1970's

Rolex Steel with Custom Red Dial and Original Oyster Bracelet, Mid 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is a great looking watch that you can wear all the time for all types of occasions and you can count on it to get you there on time.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Original Satin Grained Silver Dial, 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Original Satin Grained Silver Dial, 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Original Satin Grained Silver Dial, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34m...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s

J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s

By JW Benson London

Located in Long Beach, CA

The clock swivel and articulates offering the time and barometric pressure. This is a truly unique piece and a perfect gift for someone that already has everything they want.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass, Other

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's
Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

In fact, it is same model used by Cartier as well. The watch or small clock will look great in a cabinet or on an executives desk.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style from 1940's
Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style from 1940's

Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style from 1940's

By Westfield

Located in Long Beach, CA

Westfield was a subsidiary of Bulova and this is one of the few Curvex models we have ever seen by Westfield, making it a rare example. The watch keeps dependable time and is easy to...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock
Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Long Beach, CA

Mappin & Webb produced exceptionally fine watches and jewelry for exclusive clients worldwide.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Agate

Shreve & Co. Arts & Crafts Style Table Clock, circa 1915
Shreve & Co. Arts & Crafts Style Table Clock, circa 1915

Shreve & Co. Arts & Crafts Style Table Clock, circa 1915

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Arts and Crafts Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 4 Inches X Width 4 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day DIA...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Arts and Crafts Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s Original Dial
Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s Original Dial

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s Original Dial

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk or Mantle Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 10 inch (25cm) X Width 10 inch (25...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s

By Dunhill

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2" MOVEMENT / CALI...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Frontier I, Josh Keyes Urban Contemporary Art Print
Frontier I, Josh Keyes Urban Contemporary Art Print

Frontier I, Josh Keyes Urban Contemporary Art Print

By Josh Keyes

Located in Draper, UT

"The conception of both paintings rattled inside my mind for a few months before the image gelled. I spent some time watching footage of NASA missions and looking up at the stars at ...

Category

2010s Street Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Archival Pigment

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Large silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indications and double pointer, the first one directly connected to the barometric tube indicates the atmospheric pressure...

Category

Antique 1810s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Chris Martin of Coldplay

Chris Martin of Coldplay

By Andrew Cotterill

Located in Austin, TX

I was asked by Q Magazine to shoot Colplay on a bit of down time watching an England football match in there hotel room.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Men’s Vintage International Watch Company 18 Karat Gold Wrist Watch
Men’s Vintage International Watch Company 18 Karat Gold Wrist Watch

Men’s Vintage International Watch Company 18 Karat Gold Wrist Watch

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Swiss. Keeps accurate time. Type: Men’s vintage watch Case: Very good case original Case Dimensions: 33mm x 41mm lug to lug.

Category

Vintage 1950s American More Clocks

Materials

Gold

Conquest of Cosmos Frozen Watches of Space Time
Conquest of Cosmos Frozen Watches of Space Time

Conquest of Cosmos Frozen Watches of Space Time

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Conquest of Cosmos Frozen Watches of Space Time MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 105/195 MEASUREMENTS: Paper: 39.5" x 27.25" Fra...

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1970s Surrealist More Prints

Materials

Etching

Italian, Late 18th Century Watch Holder with Father Time
Italian, Late 18th Century Watch Holder with Father Time

Italian, Late 18th Century Watch Holder with Father Time

Located in valatie, NY

Italian, late 18th century watch holder with Father Time. The robed figure of Father Time is standing on a raised plinth with rocks and a koi fish or carp.

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cappiello, Original Poster, Election, Pocket Watch, Clock, Chronometer Time 1922
Cappiello, Original Poster, Election, Pocket Watch, Clock, Chronometer Time 1922

Cappiello, Original Poster, Election, Pocket Watch, Clock, Chronometer Time 1922

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Vintage Advertising Poster for the Election watch brand created by Leonetto Cappiello in 1922. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) Title: Montre Élection Date: 1922...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Elgin National Watch Co. marine chronometer Father Time, 1918
Elgin National Watch Co. marine chronometer Father Time, 1918

Elgin National Watch Co. marine chronometer Father Time, 1918

Located in Milan, IT

Cronometro nautico di bordo firmato Elgin National Watch Co. Father Time, con carica manuale di 40 ore, databile tra il 1918-1920, si tratta di un orologio di altissima precisione u...

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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

"Time" Eclectic Chair Watches with Diamonds & Pearls Applied on Black Upholstery
"Time" Eclectic Chair Watches with Diamonds & Pearls Applied on Black Upholstery

"Time" Eclectic Chair Watches with Diamonds & Pearls Applied on Black Upholstery

Located in Coimbra, PT

"Time, this ultimate modern luxury! It uses the same objects belonging to everyday life and that we can turn into art objects. Luxury is owning one's own time and making good use of...

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2010s Portuguese Expressionist Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds

ANDREW GRIMA 1963 London Turquoises Massive Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds

By Andrew Grima

Located in Miami, FL

In 1970 he designed the successful "about time" watch collection for omega and in 1976 a collection of gold digital led watches for pulsar.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

"Caviar Time" Pendant in 14K Gold with Watch Movement & 19" Spinel Bead Chain
"Caviar Time" Pendant in 14K Gold with Watch Movement & 19" Spinel Bead Chain

"Caviar Time" Pendant in 14K Gold with Watch Movement & 19" Spinel Bead Chain

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Mechanical watch movements are amazing. Every jeweler has a zillion of them, since the cases are frequently melted for their metal value. Eytan Brandes has always appreciated these...

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nicky Chubb, A Golden Time, Contemporary Art, Affordable Art, Art Online
Nicky Chubb, A Golden Time, Contemporary Art, Affordable Art, Art Online

Nicky Chubb, A Golden Time, Contemporary Art, Affordable Art, Art Online

By Nicky Chubb

Located in Deddington, GB

The trees, big skies and hardy heathland flowers of the countryside around my home, and the sense of time and belonging that watching them through the seasons brings, are a huge insp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch
Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

By Bucherer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This version is in a gold filed case I assume as it is not hallmarked. The watch works and has been keeping pretty good time.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewelry display cabinet has been ingeniously retrofitted with an electrified watch winding system. Located in its top three drawers, it is capa...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s
Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s

By Jaeger & Co.

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

This alarm can be programmed to ring at a specific time. The watch face is clear and easy to read, with Arabic or Roman numerals indicating the hours.

Category

20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Platinum Diamonds Sapphires Swiss Watch Brooch Certificate Mag Featured, 1920
Platinum Diamonds Sapphires Swiss Watch Brooch Certificate Mag Featured, 1920

Platinum Diamonds Sapphires Swiss Watch Brooch Certificate Mag Featured, 1920

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

The watch is hanging upside down from the pin. So the lady could see the time when lifting the watch to her.

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

Watching, Original Contemporary Surrealist Gouache Painting on Wood Panel
Watching, Original Contemporary Surrealist Gouache Painting on Wood Panel

Watching, Original Contemporary Surrealist Gouache Painting on Wood Panel

By Megan Frazer

Located in Boston, MA

She is unable to sleep, faced with the ticking on of time, and is being watched by a small gray child pearing in from the window that shows clouds passing in the night sky.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Wood Panel

Gruen Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1938
Gruen Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1938

Gruen Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1938

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

We have just serviced this entirely hand made high grade watch and keeps excellent dependable time. This is an elegant watch to wear to any fancy event and it is perfect to hand down...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry

Japanese 14Kt. Gold Watch Fob with Matte Salts Enameled Finish 1920's
Japanese 14Kt. Gold Watch Fob with Matte Salts Enameled Finish 1920's

Japanese 14Kt. Gold Watch Fob with Matte Salts Enameled Finish 1920's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Gold and Matte Salts Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: About 3.5 Inches Long This truly unique Attachment for a pocket watch was likely produced in Japan some time in ...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's
Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's

Cartier European Watch & Clock Co. Gilded Art Deco Chiming Desk Clock 1930's

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

It seldom happens that we get clocks by Cartier signed European Watch and Clock Company. They were the production house for the finest Cartier clocks and watches.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

English Double Albert 42g Gold Watch Chain Necklace E.W&S T-Bar Sydenham Bros.
English Double Albert 42g Gold Watch Chain Necklace E.W&S T-Bar Sydenham Bros.

English Double Albert 42g Gold Watch Chain Necklace E.W&S T-Bar Sydenham Bros.

Located in New York, NY

This is a piece of British industrial and stylistic history, built at a time when watch chains were both essential and deeply personal.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Maxwell Coffee Advertising Clock by Benrus
Vintage Maxwell Coffee Advertising Clock by Benrus

Vintage Maxwell Coffee Advertising Clock by Benrus

By Benrus

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; mfd. for Maxwell House for Benrus Watch Company - New York Square-form advertising clock featuring dual branding: a bold Benrus "Watch Time" dial above a vibrant Maxwell H...

Category

Vintage 1950s Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Liminal - still life black and white floral photography, Limited edition of 15
Liminal - still life black and white floral photography, Limited edition of 15

Liminal - still life black and white floral photography, Limited edition of 15

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

The image invites a slower gaze, letting the eye travel across soft edges and torn contours, as if watching time change its mind. Captured in black-and-white film and rendered as an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Table Clock with Glass Dome, 19th century
Table Clock with Glass Dome, 19th century

Table Clock with Glass Dome, 19th century

Located in Roma, IT

The case of the clock is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time. The watch movement is currently working but may...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Untitled, Figurative, Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Manu Parekh "In Stock"

Untitled, Figurative, Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Manu Parekh "In Stock"

By Manu Parekh

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Solo Shows and Exhibitions : 2007 - ‘Banaras – Eternity Watches Time’ presented by Saffronart and Berkeley Square Gallery, London, at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; 2004 - 'Banaras' a...

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2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma
Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma

Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma

Located in Geneve, CH

This moment marks a sudden fractionalization of an otherwise fluid condition of time. A suspension of a state of temporal leisure into that of pragmatic count; palpably evidencing di...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Other, Nickel

Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London early 18th Century
Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London early 18th Century

Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London early 18th Century

By John Ellicott II

Located in Münster, DE

His house in St John Hackney was fitted up as an observatory and was visited by many of the famous scientists of his time. He made very thin watch movements and paid great attention ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Baroque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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Time Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate time watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 138 antique edition and 281 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect time watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic time watch over the years, but those made by Patek Philippe, Jacob & Co. and Audemars Piguet are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A time watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 19 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and french cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a time watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Time Watch?

The price for a time watch starts at $58 and tops out at $194,651 with these watches, on average, selling for $10,650.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.