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Watches For Sale
Creator: Sicis Jewels
Creator: Elgin
Elgin Antique Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch Gr 27 15 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Gold Filled Case w/ Intricate Etched Design...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Watches

Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both...
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Early 20th Century American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin B.W. Raymond Manual Wrsitwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin B.W. Raymond Manual. 50 mm case size or 16 size. Keystone Signed Nickel Case. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Classic Elgin B.W. Raymond B.W. Raymond watch...
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20th Century Watches

Art Deco 10k Gold Filled Gents Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced , c1946
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this very stylish gents 10k Rolled Gold wristwatch made by the American watchmakers Elgin, dates to 1946. In superb condition with stainless back free from engravings. The movement is a very good quality 15 jewel Elgin 554 hand wound, made in USA. Serial number L256548 corresponds to 1946 manufacture date. Just serviced, ultrasonically cleaned and oiled. Running well and keeping good time for a vintage watch. The usual light scratches and signs of previous use, plus some rubbing to the high spots of the plating seen under very close examination, but no dents, dings or other noticeable flaws. Inside the back is signed: CASED AND TIMED BY ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage Elgin 14K Yellow Gold 165 Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Elgin 14K Yellow Gold 165 Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K yellow gold hunter case with flower engraving ( 50 mm ). White dial with Roman nume...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

1960s Elgin Steel Chronograph Panda Dial
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A classic Elgin chronograph ca' 1960's. Featuring a white dial with slightly sunken subsidiary black dials, orange second hand. Measuring 36mm diameter without crown and approx. 43 m...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Color Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 18K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate enamel design in center of dial Black Roman Nu...
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Early 1900s American Modern Antique Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored...
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20th Century American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this ultra-rare piece of Elgin history! Have you every seen something this sophisticated and beautiful? This is featured in a white and brilliant gold with a black ...
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1940s American Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco / Reference 0728 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Ladies Elgin in Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Gold-Filled Bracelet
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Elgin in platinum with approx. 0.20 carats in G-H color, VS clarity diamond bezel and gold-filled bracelet. Manual. With security chain on the clasp. Circa 1930s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Elgin watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Platinum, Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Patinated Dial 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 772 DIAL / HANDS: Orginal with Silvered Lines / Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic model by the iconic house of Elgin, one of Americas oldest and most well respected watch companies. It is fitted with their experimental balance. Patek Philippe used...
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1950s North American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Art Deco Ladies White GF Wrist Watch by Elgin, Fully Serviced, C1934
Located in Westward ho, GB
Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1934 and made by the American watchmakers Elgin. A fine classic calibre movement running well on a 7 jewel Elgin grade 4...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

White Gold, Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The perfect combination of diamonds and platinum keeps time on this spectacular Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch by Elgin Watch Co. Dripping with two carats ...
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1930s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner. First my PSA: My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. Good day, let me introduce you to the Elgin “Art Deco...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Early Wrist Watch High Grade from 1896
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1896 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Wide 32mm MOVEMENT...
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1890s North American Antique Watches

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both evening and day dress. Made by the US watchmak...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Other

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Open Face Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1918 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Elgin Multi Colored Box Hinged Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Multi Colored Box Hinged Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Multi colored yellow gold case (48mm) with a stag on the back side . White dial with skinny Roman numerals; subdia...
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20th Century American Watches

Elgin Lord Elgin Watch 26933 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Lord Elgin with rectangular 14k case on leather strap. With subseconds. Circa 1930s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Elgin Lord Elgin watch...
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1930s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels. Elaborate floral design case. Manual wind. Circa 1890s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Elgin...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Watch White Gold White Diamonds Tanzanite Alligator Strap Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Automatic Watch Silver Stainless Steel Alligator Strap Dial with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F. CIRCA / YEAR: 1812 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT...
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Mid-20th Century American Watches

Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch. This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting ca...
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Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Open-Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 364 12S 15J 1910
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Han...
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Early 20th Century American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Watch White Gold White Diamonds Titanium Blue Sapphires Satin Strap Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium

Automatic Watch Silver White Diamonds Alligator Strap Dial Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver, Stainless Steel

Watch White Gold Black Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap Decorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Mother of Pearl Lizard Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 315 12s 15 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ No Design or etching...
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Early 20th Century American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Automatic Watch Yellow Gold Silver White Diamonds Alligator Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Watch Gold White and Black Diamonds Satin Strap Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphire Satin Strap Hand Decorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Watch Gold White Diamonds Ruby Satin Strap Handdecorated with Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Stylish Automatic Watch Silver White Diamonds Alligator Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver

Automatic Watch White Gold White and Black Diamonds Galuchat Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Gold Steel White and Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel

Watch White Gold Black Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Galuchat Strap Nano Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Automatic Watch Yellow Gold White & Black Diamonds Alligator Straps Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Alligator Strap Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Sapphires Lizard Strap Handdecorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Quilted Jeans Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Watch Gold White Black and Brown Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Watch White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Ruby Satin Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Gold Filled Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Pastoral Design on Front and Reverse,...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Watches

Stylish Watch White Gold White Diamond Quilted Jeans Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Watch White Gold White Diamond Sapphires Alligator Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Yellow Gold White and Brown Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Watch Gold White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Gold White & Black Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap Handdecorated NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Watch White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Case Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, front and back of case are intricately engraved. White enamel dial with black Arabi...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Watches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wristwatch Gold White Diamonds Quart Alligator Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Automatic Watch Yellow Gold Silver White Alligator Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Watch White Gold Steel Sapphires Alligator Strap Hand Decorated with MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel

Automatic Watch White Gold Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

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, new and classic vintage 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, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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