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Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Dress model Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Jaeger Lecoultre manual wind dress model circa 1940’s Featuring 31 x 39mm case with flared
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Rectangular Wristwatch Ref 4029 circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Rectangular Wristwatch, case ref 4029 circa 1940s. 27 x 40mm snap back case
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen Pink Gold Filled Veri-Thin Manual Dress Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man’s vintage PGF Gruen Veri-Thin manual wind dress model circa 1940’s. Featuring a medium size 23
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega 18K PG large 3 registers manual wind chronograph c 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18K PG large 3 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1940's. Large case with curved and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 2940 circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bezel, circa 1940s, with beautifully restored salmon dial with patinaed luminous indexes and matching
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Universal Stainless Steel Aero-Compax Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Paris, FR
, manual-wind movement, circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Verona, IT
Omega Stainless Steel Triple-Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch, Ref. 2471/1, circa 1940s.
Stainless
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Pink Gold and Stainless Steel Bubbleback circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex pink gold top and steel back bubbleback, circa 1940s, with beautifully restored glossy black
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
OMEGA Oversized Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Extended Lugs circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1940s, with very pleasing antique white dial with black printed figures and pencil style hands. 17-jewel
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch ref 3131 circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch ref 3131 circa 1940s. 32mm diameter tonneau shaped
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Abercrombie and Fitch Stainless Steel Shipmate Automatic Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Abercrombie and Fitch stainless steel Shipmate automatic wristwatch, circa 1940s. Medium-size 29.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gilt Top and Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1940s. 32mm diameter tonneau shaped Oyster case with screw back and period style screw down bubbleback
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gruen Stainless Steel Pan American Veri-Thin Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Gruen “Pan American” Ver-Thin in stainless steel circa 1940s. Medium size vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Universal Stainless Steel Tri-Compax Triple-Calendar Chronograph circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Paris, FR
1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and rose gold Speedking wristwatch, circa 1940s. Boy's size 31mm case with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubbleback Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s. 32mm diameter case with smooth bezel and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch with California Dial circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Bubbleback wristwatch, circa 1940s. 32mm case with smooth bezel, screw back
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ribbed Hooded Bubbleback Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A scarce Rolex SS/14K YG ribbed hooded Bubbleback circa 1940’s. Featuring 32 mm diameter tonneau
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega stainless steel US Army manual wind wristwatch Ref 2179/3, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An exceptional example of the very popular U.S. Army engraved case back ref# 2179/3 Omega manual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Chronometer 31 mm Manual Wristwatch Ref 2595, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex 14K rose gold manual wind boy’s size (31mm) Oyster case circa 1940’s, with screw
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Square Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
watches, this classic model has been impeccably serviced and detailed by one of our veteran watchmakers
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jaeger-LeCoultre 18k rose gold wristwatch, circa 1940. Oversized 35 X 44 mm case with large
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Precision 14 Karat Pink Gold Manual Wind Ref 4010, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Precision man’s 14K PG manual wind dress model ref 4010 circa 1940’s. Featuring a 20
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron
Constantin Rose Gold Square Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, circa 1940s, 26 x 38, with beautiful salmon dial with applied rose Arabic and dot indexes and baton
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Breitling Duograph Rattrapante Gold, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
measurements in 18 Karat/750 red gold from the year 1945.
The watch is according to its age in a very good
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Gruen Lady
s Pink Gilt and Stainless Steel Veri-Thin Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen lady's pink gilt top with stainless steel back Veri-Thin wristwatch, circa 1940s. 26 X 32mm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Coin Edge Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and rose gold dress model wristwatch with coin edge case, circa 1940s. 33 X
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 2940 circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and yellow gold Bubbleback wristwatch, Ref. 2940, circa 1940s. 32mm tonneau
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Omega Swiss Modele Depose Waterproof." Great looking WWII era model.
Like all our watches, this
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model circa 1940s. Small vintage man’s tonneau shaped case
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Breitling 18K PG Chronomat Chrongraph ref. 769 c. 1940s
By Breitling
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Breitling 18K PG Chronomat 2 registers manual wind chrongraph ref 769 circa 1940's Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Timor Brushed Metal British Military Broad Arrow Wristwatch circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Great condition example of this watch rarely seen in the US. With fixed lugs, offered on your choice of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Rolex Gold and Steel Square Wristwatch with Black Dial Ref 4578 circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex yellow gold and stainless steel square wristwatch, Ref. 4578. The back of this watch is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Stainless Steel Back Swiss Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 30mm diameter vintage hand winding watch is in good working condition and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage pre-own mechanical watch is working and ticking well.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s Stainless Steel Manual Winding Eterna Watch
By Eterna
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned mechanical watch is working and it is running well. visible signs of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eterna Majetek Czech Air Force Watch, circa 1930s-1940s
By Eterna
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930’s - 1940’s Vintage Eterna Majetek (Used by Czech Air Force) Stainless Steel watch with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
1940s Vintage Steel and Stainless Steel Back Avia Mechanical Watch
By Avia
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage manual winding watch is working and it is running well. Visible
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Bulova WWII-Era Military Watch, 1940s
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Chrome watch with Original Black Dial with Light Brown Luminous
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Back Genève Automatic Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned automatic watch is Working and it is running well. visible signs of ageing
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Precision Stainless Steel Watch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rolex Precision 17 rubis super balance stainless steel Ladies watch. Last two photos depict
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Minerva Chronograph Stainless Steel circa 1940s
By Minerva
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Minerva chronograph circa 1940’s. Featuring beefy design 34mm case with screw down case
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hermes Stainless Steel Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Hermès
Located in Verona, IT
Rare Hermes stainless steel wristwatch with brown leather bracelet, circa 1940s. Silvered dial with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Vintage 18K Gold Cal. 89 w/ Fancy Lugs
Rare Dial - Circa 1940
s
By IWC
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name IWC
Also Called "Tear Drop" Lugs
Series Vintage
Gender Mens
Case Material 18K Yellow Gold
Dial Color Silver
Movement Hand Wound Mechanical
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Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Stainless Steel Military Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gubelin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gubelin Stainless Steel Military Style Wristwatch circa 1940s. Small case measuring 29 x 34mm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vacheron
Constantine Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by 32mm long. Circa 1940s.
This watch includes a one year warranty from the time of purchase for
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron
Constantine Yellow Gold Square Wristwatch circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantine 18k yellow gold square wristwatch, circa 1940s, with fancy lugs, manual-wind
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Pan American Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14k yellow gold Pan American wristwatch, circa 1940s, featuring 32 x 38mm case with sculpted
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs circa 1940s
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1940s, 31 X 40mm case. Very pleasing original two-tone patinaed dial with silvered track and luminous 12
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Universal Yellow Gold Compax Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Manual-wind
Dial
Original dial and hands
Original box
circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Mauboussin 18kt Hand Carved Rock Crystal SunFlower Pendant Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in New york, NY
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This interesting 18kt yellow gold Sun flower Shaped Form Watch can be worn as a clip on the lapel or
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Boucheron Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Retro Lapel Watch circa 1940s
By Boucheron
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Boucheron Retro 18k yellow gold, platinum and diamond lapel watch, circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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1940s Swiss Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of 1940s swiss watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 9k Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of 1940s swiss watches made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Omega, Avia and Bucherer each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 1 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many rose cut 1940s swiss watches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 1940s swiss watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.
How Much are 1940s Swiss Watches?
On average, 1940s swiss watches at 1stDibs sell for $2,143, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $10,823 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
Questions About 1940s Swiss Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Some Swiss watches are so expensive for a few reasons. First, Switzerland has long been a major center for watch manufacturing. As a result, many artisans who have spent years studying the trade live and work there, painstakingly handcrafting movements and other components for watches and completing the assembly and finishing process. All that labor increases the cost of luxury Swiss watches while also limiting the number of them produced. Since the reputation of Swiss watches is so stellar, demand for them often vastly exceeds supply, which further adds to pricing. In addition, luxury watches manufactured in Switzerland often feature costly materials, such as genuine gold, platinum and titanium. Keep in mind that not all watches made in Switzerland are luxury timepieces. Makers also craft fashion watches in the country, so prices do vary. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Swiss watches.
- Why are Swiss watches the best?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024There are a few reasons why some watch lovers believe that Swiss watches are the best. For one thing, Switzerland is home to the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC), a regulating agency that tests and certifies the chronometers in mechanical watches. Watchmakers must meet high benchmarks for precision, performance and quality to get COSC-certified. In addition, Swiss luxury watchmakers tend to favor fine materials, including sapphire glass, titanium, 18-karat gold, genuine leather and natural gemstones. The quality of the materials contributes to the visual appeal and longevity of Swiss watches. Since Switzerland is home to so many watchmakers, there are ample opportunities for would-be artisans to gain experience through apprenticeships. Thus, generation after generation, they learn time-honored crafting techniques that also account for the quality of Swiss watches. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Swiss watches.
- Who makes Swiss watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Many companies make Swiss watches. The term “Swiss watch” can refer to any timepiece made in Switzerland. Among the hundreds of watchmakers who manufacture timepieces in the country are Angelus, Arnold Son, Audemars Piguet, Baume Mercier, Blancpain, Breitling, Breguet, Chopard, EBEL, Frederique Constant, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaquet-Droz, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Montblanc, Omega, Panerai, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Swatch, TAG Heuer, Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin and Zenith. Keep in mind that the term "Swiss-made" is not the same as "Swiss." To be considered Swiss-made, a watch must meet standards set forth by the Swiss government. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Swiss watches.
- Why are Swiss watches so famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Swiss watches are so famous for several reasons. A number of the world's most well-known and prestigious watch brands, from Rolex to Patek Philippe, hail from Switzerland, giving the country deep roots in the history of luxury watches. Switzerland is also home to some of the most highly skilled artisans in the world, making Swiss-made watches and the components that power them of exceptional quality. Shop a wide variety of Swiss watches on 1stDibs.
- Which brands are Swiss watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many brands are Swiss watches. Switzerland is home to around 700 watchmakers, making it the world's leading center for timepiece production. Some well-known Swiss watch brands are Angelus, Arnold Son, Audemars Piguet, Baume Mercier, Blancpain, Breitling, Breguet, Chopard, EBEL, Frederique Constant, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaquet-Droz, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Montblanc, Omega, Panerai, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Swatch, TAG Heuer, Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin and Zenith. Shop a wide range of Swiss watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Versace watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Versace watches are exclusively Swiss made. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Versace has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, Gucci watches are Swiss-made. Since 1972, Gucci has made all of its timepieces in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Shop a collection of Gucci watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Hamilton watches became Swiss in 2003 when the watchmaker moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Biel, Switzerland. While based in the U.S., the company produced watches for the winners of the 1928 World Series and was the official watch for the employees of four commercial airlines. Shop a variety of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Zenith watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, Zenith watches are Swiss-made. The luxury watchmaker has its atelier in Le Locle, which is in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Founded in 1865, the workshop has the distinction of being the first modern watch manufacturer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Zenith watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Whether Hamilton watches are American or Swiss depends on the timepiece in question. Prior to 2003, Hamilton manufactured its timepieces in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After the company's sale to the Swatch Group, its headquarters and manufacturing facility relocated to Biel, Switzerland. Explore a variety of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Longines watches Swiss made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Longines watches are Swiss made. The Longines headquarters are based in St-Imier, Switzerland since 1832, and each of their watches features a Swiss Made mark. Shop a range of Longines watches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- Are Bremont watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Bremont watches are not Swiss-made. Bremont Watch Company is a British watchmaker based in England that focuses on luxury and aviation-themed timepieces. Always purchase Bremont watches from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a wide selection of authentic Bremont watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024How much Swiss watches cost in Switzerland isn't that different from how much they sell for in the U.S. or elsewhere. You may sometimes enjoy modest cost savings by purchasing a watch in Switzerland. However, the country has a 20% value-added tax (VAT) that may offset any discounts you would get from buying abroad. Explore a diverse assortment of Swiss watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Ball watches Swiss-made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Ball watches are Swiss-made. Although the company was founded in the United States, it relocated to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in the 20th century. Since then, Swiss artisans have done all the assembly and finishing work. Ball watches also feature Swiss movements and components. Some are made in-house, while others come from other Swiss makers, such as ETA. Explore a range of watches on 1stDibs.
- Is Philip Stein a Swiss watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The answer to whether a Philip Stein watch is Swiss is a little complex. Philip Stein does have its headquarters in Switzerland and assembles its timepieces in the country. However, not all Philip Stein watches contain Swiss parts; some have movements and other components manufactured in Japan and elsewhere. As a result, not all Philip Stein watches can be correctly called Swiss-made, as the Swiss government reserves that term for watches that contain a certain percentage of Swiss-made parts. Explore a variety of Philip Stein watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Almost all Rolex watches say “Swiss-Made” or “Swiss” on the watch face. Sometimes there is also the letter “T” included in this mark. Rolex is a Swiss brand and stands on the proud tradition of excellent Swiss timepiece construction. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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