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Universal Lady
s Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany
Co circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
: Universal 18k 750 1063102 173249 Swiss 126
Movement: Universal Watch Co Swiss, 17 jewels 245
All of our
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Ladies Watch in 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1940s-1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 21mm X Diameter 21mm
MOVEMENT
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
1940s Vintage Rectangular Invicta Mechanical Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Carlisle, GB
This pre-owned vintage hand winding watch is in good working condition and it is running well
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage mechanical watch is working and is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
14 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Glycine Swiss Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful good quality Manual winding vintage gold watch is in good working condition and it
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s 9 Karat Gold Ladies “Hendersons” Swiss Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage pre-owned hand winding ladies gold watch is working and it is ticking and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Vintage 1940s 9 Karat Gold Ladies “Hendersons” Swiss Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage pre-owned hand winding ladies gold watch is working and it is ticking and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Gold
LUCIEN PICCARD 1940
s Multi-Gem Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lucien Piccard multi-gem watch in 18K yellow gold consisting of a variety of gemstones including
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...
9 Karat Gold 1940
s Ladies Omega Mechanical Watch
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 20mm diameter gold hand winding watch is in good working condition and is
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Vintage 1940s Tudor Mechanical Watch
By Tudor
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 35mm diameter (excluding crown) vintage hand winding silver plated watch
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Swiss stainless steel Military Style Incabloc wristwatch, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Swiss made military style vintage model 31mm diameter circa 1940’s with very pleasing two tone
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Watch, 1940s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's - 1950's Vintage Jaeger-Le Coultre Stainless Steel watch with Original Patina Silver Dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Watch, 1940s
By Universal Genève
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Vintage Universal Geneve Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial with Luminous Arabic Numbers
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Cortebert Triple Date Moonphase Watch, 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Vintage Cortebert Sport Triple Date Moonphase Ref. 9300 18k Yellow Gold Filled and Stainless
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s Stainless Steel Rotary Ladies Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage hand winding watch is in good working condition and it is running
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Silver Plated Rotary Ladies Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned hand winding ladies watch is in good working condition and it is running
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
1940s Stainless Steel Mechanical Ladies Universal Geneve Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage hand winding and excellent quality movement ladies watch is working and it
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1940s Vintage Stainless Steel Ladies Cyma Mechanical Watch
By Cyma
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage pre-owned hand-winding watch is working and it is ticking and running well
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
9 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Mechanical Ladies Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned excellent quality vintage Gold Ladies Watch is in Good working condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Gold
Vintage Wittnauer Wwii-Era Military-Style Stainless Steel Watch, 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Vintage Wittnauer WWII-era Military-style Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
9 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Rotary Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful petite vintage mechanical gold watch is in good working condition and it keeps a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Gold
9 Karat Gold Vintage 1940s Ladies Square Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
glass and on the 6.5 inches flexible gold bracelets. the dial is a bit worn as shown. This watch is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Gold
Vintage Matthey-Tissot Square-Shaped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940'S Vintage Mathey Tissot 14k Yellow Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s 18 Karat Gold Movado Mechanical Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Movado
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned hand-winding ladies cocktail watch is in good working condition and it is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s 9 Karat Gold Helvetia Square Ladies Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage gold hand winding watch is working and it is ticking well but I
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Bumper Automatic Watch, 1940s-1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's - 1950's Vintage Jaeger-Le Coultre 10k Yellow Gold Filled Bumper Automatic watch with Silver
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vacheron Constatin 5387A, Stainless Steel Tear drop Lugs-Unisex Circa 1940
s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
leather strap.
Essay:
This lovely 5387 Vacheron watch classic size that was very popular back in the 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Square-Shaped Watch in 14 Karat Gold and Steel, 1940s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Vintage Jaeger - Le Coultre 14k Rose Gold with Stainless Steel Case Back with Two Tone Gray
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Petite 1940s Vintage 9 Karat Gold Ladies Watch with Gold Filled Strap
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned vintage gold ladies mechanical watch is working and is ticking well
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Gold-filled
Omega Calibre 30T2PC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men
s Hand-Winding Watch, 1940s
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
= 45.9 grams
Does Not Include Original Box or Papers
This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold Tear drop Lugs-Unisex Circa 1940
s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
popular back in the 1940's The size is relatively small but is Unisex in size today. We have taken a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold IWC Hand-Winding Watch Calibre 88 1940s with Leather Band
By IWC
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement: Calibre 88
Calibre Serial #1145698
Case #1186682
18k Yellow Gold Case w/ teardrop lugs
36 mm in Diameter (38 mm w/ Crown)
Lug-to-Lug Width = 18 mm
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 42 ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Paul Ditisheim Solvil 14 Karat Rose Gold Tank Watch Vintage, 1940s
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Lafayette, LA
Paul Ditisheim Solvil 14K Rose Gold Tank Watch Vintage 1940's
Rare 1940’s two-tone 14K rose and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1940s Longines White Gold Ultra Thin Grey Diamond Dial Adjustable Bracelet Watch
By Longines
Located in New york, NY
pilots who ordered Longines chronograph wristwatches for their pilots. The Swiss watch manufacturers
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Travel Clock with a Jaeger LeCoultre Movement, 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Vintage Cartier Travel Alarm Clock Copper Plated with Movement Made By Le Coultre with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gallet Millitary Style Chronograph Stainless Steel, circa 1940s
By Gallet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very desirable example medium size 1940’s Gallet chronograph with telemeter scale. The 32mm size
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gallet 3 Registers Chronograph Valjoux 71, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A very pleasing original dial vintage Gallet 3 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1940’s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Movado Stainless Steel Hooded Lugs Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Movado Stainless Steel manual wind model circa 1940’s. Featuring 31 X 40mm case with hooded
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Calatrava Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage IWC manual wind classic Calatrava style case, from WWII, circa mid 1940’s. A scarce and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines stainless steel USN Buships Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Longines stainless steel back, chromium plated top manual wind dress model circa 1940’s
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Movado Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
mushroom-style crown. Offered on your choice of sporty or fine leather strap.
Like all our watches, this
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Abercrombie
Fitch Co. Stainless Steel Automatic “Shipmate” Wristwatch, 1940s
By Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Abercrombie and Fitch Company stainless steel “Shipmate” automatic circa 1940’s. Medium size 30 x
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breguet Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Breguet
Located in Paris, FR
A fine and rare Breguet 18k yellow gold manual-wind Peseux 260 calibre movement wristwatch with silvered dial.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shreve
Co. Ladies Pink Gold manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Shreve
Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady’s Swiss Shreve & Co 14K PG dress model circa 1940s. Featuring a 14K PG trapezoidal case with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold-Filled 12-S Open Face Pocketwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking Gruen yellow gold filled 12 size open face pocket watch circa 1940’s. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Heuer Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 333, circa 1940s
By Heuer
Located in New York, NY
' and has an early serial number starting 51XXX. This dates the watch to the early part of the 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Verona, IT
Jaeger-LeCoultre stainless steel manual-wind Reverso wristwatch with leather strap. The dial is silvered with gilt dagger indexes and subsidiary seconds and is further signed Favre L...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Baume
Mercier Stainless Steel Triple-Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Baume
Mercier
Located in Paris, FR
Baume & Mercier stainless steel triple-calendar moonphase wristwatch, circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Heuer Abercrombie
Fitch Triple Chronograph circa 1940s Men
s
By Abercrombie
Fitch for Heuer
Located in New York, NY
HEUER FOR ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. TRIPLE CHRONOGRAPH C. 1940'S MEN'S WATCH MADE BY HEUER
ITEM
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Classic Universal Geneva Gold Compax Chronograph Waterproof, 1940s
By Universal
Located in Berlin, DE
the delicate case, where round with rectangular forms an attractive contrast. The watch is completely
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Abercrombie and Fitch Co. Automatic Shipmate, circa 1940s
By Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Abercrombie and Fitch Company Stainless Steel Shipmate Automatic circa 1940’s. Medium size 29.5 x
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lonville Yellow Gold Filled Swiss Made, Circa 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x Diameter 28mm
MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
1940
s Swiss Vintage Triple Calendar Moonphase Valjoux 90 Mens Watch - SS
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
1940's SWISS Vintage Triple Calendar Moonphase Valjoux 90 Mens Watch - Stainless Steel
Beautiful All
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gents 1940
s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Gents 18K yellow gold Triple Signed Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, Original Gold Tone Dial
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1940
s Vacheron
Constantin 18K "Bowtie" Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Scarce Vacheron & Constantin " Bowtie " Wrist Watch, 18K yellow gold, Original Textured Dial with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Omega cal 28 18k Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch 1940s Swiss Vintage RA407
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : c.1940s
MOVEMENT : Manual wind, cal
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Birks
Sons Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940
s
By Birks and Son
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum with Stainless Cord Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 10mm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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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