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Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum / Diamond
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 58mm X Width 10mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940
s
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pink Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 15mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Chronometer Bubbleback with Black Dial 1940
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
perfect choice for any person.
These bracelets were custom made during the 1940's for the model watch.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940
s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
I.W.C. Schaffhausen Steel High Grade Automatic Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1940
s Omega calibre 283 9K Rose Gold Manual 17j Extra Large 37mm Gents
Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
particular example is a classical
vintage Omega cal 283 gents' watch, dating from 1940’s
performed in 9K
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Clinton Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 31mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
J.E.Caldwell Stainless Steel Oversized Chronograph Manual Wind Watch, 1940s
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA: 1940's
DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 38mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940
s
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
International Watch Company 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Full Size Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940
s
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45 Length X Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond and Sapphire Dress Watch from 1940s
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum Diamond and Sapphire
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32 Length X 15 Width
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vacheron
Constantin Ladies 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
premier watch companies produced this elegant sophisticated watch in the late 1940's. The watch, bracelet
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex 1940
s Art-Deco 9K Rose Gold 29mm Unisex Watch, Rare "Roman
Baton" Dial.
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Rare Art-Deco c1940’s Unisex Rolex wristwatch features:
9K Rose Gold 29mm Case,
well
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Longines Gold Filled Rare Art Deco Watch with Unique Crystal, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm x Width 41mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Nicolet Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Period Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
White Gold Associated Matching Steel Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Eterna Yellow Gold Art Deco Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold
CIRCA: 1940's
DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 29mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Harmon Steel Art Deco Single Button Chronograph with Original Dial from 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940
s with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines 14Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Rare Hand Constructed Bracelet Watch, 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 20mm
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Doxa Steel High Grade Triple Date Calendar Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 46mm X Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Clebar 18Kt Rose Gold Art Deco Chronograph circa 1940
s with Original Dial
By Clebar
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Pink Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back, 1st Rolex Automatic, 1940 s, Reference 2940
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back 1940s, very rare & collectible Rolex.
First Rolex Automatic
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Movado Stainless Steel Art Deco High Grade Chronograph with Original Dial 1940
s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Mathey Tissot 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Diamond Dial Mechanical Bracelet Watch
By Tissot
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Mathey Tissot Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. X 20 M.M. Rectangular 14K Rose Gold 2 piece case, 17
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Box 1940
s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 42mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
14K Gold Jerome Piquot Automatic Wristwatch with Date 1940s Incabloc Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
movement with Incabloc. Leather band. Watch is approximately 1.39 inches in circumference. Watch is in non
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 38mm
CIRCA: 1940's
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forsythe Steel Chronograph with Original Unrestored Dial circa 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
Forsythe was a private label house working in Switzerland from the 1940's through the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Wittnauer Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Register Chronograph, Circa 1940
s-50
s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50s'
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex 14Kt Prince with rare Black Dial Hand Made Case and Movement circa 1940
s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 24mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Tissot 1940
s Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1940's Tissot military style calatrava with an in house bumper automatic movement
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tissot 1940
s Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1940's Tissot military style calatrava with an in house bumper automatic movement
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Calendar/ Chronograph in Steel with Rare Bezel Set Calendar Feature, 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 37mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux Cal. #72 Ref. 800 Vintage 1940
s
By Wittnauer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 1940's Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux 72 Ref. 800
Description / Condition: All
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled / Original Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Width 22mm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
C.H. Meylan 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Constructed, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 19mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic with Original Dial from 1940
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 31mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold Bezel
DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 33mm
CIRCA: 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Movado for Shreve Crump
Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940
s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Shreve Crump & Low Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Movado for Shreve Crump
Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940
s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Shreve Grump and Low
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Brass and Wood
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2"
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Back Winding
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1940's
DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5052 34m Bubbleback Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA660
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.5052
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : 1940s
MOVEMENT : Automatic
CASE
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Charles Nicolet Rose Gold Filled New Old Stock Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm X Diameter 40mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Longines Vintage Men
s Wristwatch, 1940s / 50s, in Excelle
By Longines
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines vintage men's wristwatch. 1940s / 50s.
Case diameter: 35 mm.
In excellent original
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Yellow and White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm
CIRCA: 1940's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 Diameter
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7808 14k SS 34mm Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA646
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
19cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition. A timeless classic, Tudor Oyster Prince 7808 14k
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Angelus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Chrono/Calendar circa 1940s High Grade
By Angelus
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x Diameter 44mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Marvin Ladies Pink Gold Diamond Synthetic Rubies Retro Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Marvin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made 1940's 18k ladies watch featuring diamonds and commonly used synthetic rubies
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7808 14k SS 34mm Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA646B
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, make it a part of your rotation today.
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Wittnauer Art Deco Tank Style Yellow Gold Filled with Custom Finished Dial 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 26mm Width
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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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.
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Questions About 1940s 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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