18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
20th Century Italian Pocket Watches
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s British Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Pocket Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pocket Watches
Diamond
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Antique 1850s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Vintage 1910s British Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches
Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s British Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Pocket Watches
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pocket Watches
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
20th Century Wrist Watches
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Mantel Clocks
Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Link Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Baroque Revival Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique 1780s French Georgian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
20th Century Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Finding the Right Watches for You
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.
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