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Whether Concord watches are waterproof varies based on the model. Concord diver's watches are generally safe to swim and dive with, while other watches made by the luxury brand are generally water-resistant. However, Concord cautions against swimming or bathing while wearing any of its watches that aren't classified as diver's models. Shop a diverse assortment of Concord watches on 1stDibs.

Yes, many people consider Concord a luxury watch brand because their timepieces feature quality workmanship and materials and are available at aspirational price points. The Concord Watch Company started in 1908 in Biel, Switzerland, and still has its headquarters in the city today. Shop a selection of Concord watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

The history of Concord watches started in 1908, when a group of five watchmakers founded the company in Biel, Switzerland, with the goal of producing Swiss-made watches with American consumers in mind. Through skilled marketing and a lineup of finely crafted timepieces, the company quickly gained acclaim. In fact, President Harry S. Truman presented Concord watches to Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin during the peace talks that brought World War II to a close. The North American Watch Company (which would later rebrand as Movado) bought Concord in 1970. Under its new ownership, the company weathered the quartz crisis of the 1970s and ’80s by introducing luxury quartz watches. The maker made headlines in 1979 by introducing the thinnest watch in the world, the Delirium. The 1990s brought declining sales, but in 2007, a major relaunch caused a resurgence in the popularity of the watchmaker. In 2008, Concord won the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève for Best Design of the Year for its C1 Gravity Tourbillon watch. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Concord watches.

Concord watches came from Biel, Switzerland. Established in 1908, Concord has long been recognized for its sophisticated timepieces, including its collections of what are widely known as jewelry watches, which, depending on the striking model, might feature 18-karat gold cases, an integration of rubies or emeralds or eye-catching rows of prong-set, single-cut diamonds adorning the bezel. Today, Concord is a subsidiary of Movado and continues to build on its legacy. Find a variety of Concord watches on 1stDibs.

Who makes the Concord watch has changed over the years. Concord was originally an independent company. A group of watchmakers established it in Biel, Switzerland, in 1908. The North American Watch Company bought the brand in 1970. The company later changed its name to the Movado Group and, under this moniker, relaunched the Concord brand in 2007. Find an assortment of Concord watches on 1stDibs.