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New York Standard Watch Co. Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
case.
The serial number is 2201875.
The company sold watches from 1888 to 1929.
7 jewel movement is
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold-filled
Pink Guilloche Enamel and Silver Sub-Miniature Carriage Clock by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
movement with lever escapement. The back door variously signed "JTC, for the Geneva Watch Company, CG
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Patek Philippe 1920s Yellow Gold Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch retailed by Spaulding & Company, 47 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. 1910 Gold Diamond and Enamel Lapel Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Tiffany & Company Lapel Watch, the 18K Yellow Gold watch measures 22 M.M. ( 7/8 inch
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe for Tiffany
Co. 1920s Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company pocket watch, 18K Yellow Gold 45 M.M. 3 piece case
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany
Co. Gents Gold Pocket Watch with Original Box
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece case
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
18k Gold
B.Hass Jeune Rose Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
amazing Swiss watchmaker who produced very few complicated pocket watches like this. The company won many
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
Rose Gold
Tiffany
Co 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver
Guilloche Enamel
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
luxury watches for several jewelry companies, including Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. During peace talks in
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Bulova Diamond Platinum Watch Pendant
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco watch pendant created by Bulova in the 1920s. Made of black onyx and platinum
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Compass Used by the American Aviation Officers in the 1920s Signed Wittnauer
By Wittnauer
Located in Milan, IT
was a watch and jewelery company, founded in New York by Albert Wittnauer. Albert Wittnauer moved to
Category
1920s American Antique Watch Company
TIFFANY
CO. 1910 Edwardian Enameled Guilloche 8 Days Desk Clock .925 Sterling
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: "TIFFANY & CO. STERLING N69M".
Concord Watch Co.
The company was founded in Biel, Switzerland in 1908
Category
1910s American Edwardian Antique Watch Company
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Tiffany
Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
can regularly be found and Cooksey Shugart shows two International Watch Company watches signed "Yard
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1906 Elgin National Deuber Special 7 Jewel 14k GF Hunter Pocket Watch
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Dayton, OH
the same techniques which produced the watch cases. The Illinois Watchcase Company was still producing
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Watch Company
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Lighthouse Animated Industrial Clock by Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Hudson, NY
age. This firm founded in 1870 as a watch company which reformed as a silversmithing company and a
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Watch Company
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Juvenia 1925 Travel Pendant Desk Clock In Sterling Silver With Guilloche Enamel
By Juvenia
Located in Miami, FL
one of the few Swiss watch companies to have manufactured watches without interruption since its
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Zenith 1910 Edwardian Miniature Travel Clock Guilloché Enamel in Gilt Sterling
By Zenith
Located in Miami, FL
in Le Locle, Switzerland. After witnessing the success of American watch companies Waltham and Elgin
Category
1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
WW1 American Army Officer Pocket Brass Magnetic Compass Antique Scientific Tool
Located in Milan, IT
watch industry. In 1854 the company moves to Waltham, and the factory get to employ more than 3,000
Category
1910s Antique Watch Company
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass for the American Army Officers WWI by Waltham
Located in Milan, IT
, and in 1915 the company begins to manufacture watches for the American army.
Shipping insured by
Category
1910s American Antique Watch Company
Cartier EWC Agate Enamel and Diamond set Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond set hands. Gilt metal folding easel back. Manual wind European Watch and Clock Company for Cartier
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Gilt Metal
1917s British Aviation Officers Antique Magnetic Brass Pocket Compass
Located in Milan, IT
in Roxbury, Massachussetts, the first mechanical watch industry. In 1854 the company moves to Waltham
Category
1910s Antique Watch Company
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cressarrow
Located in Miami, FL
is the case with this special watch. Evidence suggests the company worked in collaboration with C.H
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold, Platinum, Enamel
NAPIER 1927 Mechanical Foldable Cigarette Case In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Napier Co.
Located in Miami, FL
., manufacturing gilt men's watch chains. In 1882, the company became incorporated as The E. A. Bliss Company with
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris Enamel and Diamond Desk Clock, circa 1914
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
numbered by Cartier, Paris, The movement is by European Watch and Clock Company. The original white
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Watch Company
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wrist Watch, 1926
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1926 Vintage International Watch Company Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New Stainless Steel
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wristwatch in Stainless Steel, 1926
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1926 Vintage International Watch Company Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New Stainless Steel
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Rolex 18 KCarat Yellow Gold Gentleman
s Open Faced Keyless Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
.
Hallmarked 18 Carat gold Birmingham UK 1918.
The watch case made by The Dennison Watch Company.
Category
1910s British George V Antique Watch Company
Materials
Yellow Gold
American Watch Co. Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Ref 15045 Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
American Watch Company hunter case key-winding pocket watch 15 jewels, enamel dial and spade hands
Category
1880s Antique Watch Company
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolled Gold Ladies Demi-Hunter and Albertina, Dated circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Waltham Watch Company", who were top watchmakers in Waltham, Massachusetts.
The case was made for them by
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Watch Company
Agassiz Pocketwatch 18k Manual Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Surfside, FL
size. 21 jewels. Circa 1898. Prestigious watch company in the 19th century, later bought by Longines
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Carat Solid Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Marvin
Located in London, GB
A substantial 9 carat solid gold half hunter pocket watch by Marvin Watch Company, Switzerland
Category
1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold
Antique 9 Carat Solid Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A substantial 9 carat solid gold half hunter pocket watch by Syren Watch Company, Switzerland
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold
Hampden Multi-Color Gold Large Antique Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Large gold filled antique pocket watch by HAMPDEN Watch Co. Case features multi-colored gold
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold-filled
Hampden 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 206 11 Jewel Full Hunter, 1889
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Watch Company
Materials
14k Gold
1916 English Dennison WW1, Trench Watch Solid Sterling Silver
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
watch case manufacturing company.
How about a little history lesson on British hallmarks, these
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Watch Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
easy, but not the movements.
History about Trench Watches
What is a “Trench Watch” ?
They were
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Platinum Ruby Diamond IWC 14 Carat Diamond Watch
By IWC
Located in New york, NY
(international watch company). Designed with approximately 54 Old European Cut Diamonds and 47 French Cut Ruby(s
Category
1920s French Egyptian Revival Antique Watch Company
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
1918 WW1 / Trench Watch Elgin Rare White Star Dial "Foch"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
(English Manufacturer) Illinois (not affiliated with the Illinois Watch Company) Depollier and Sons
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Diamond Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Company watch. Platinum Tiffany watch set with approximately 160 Diamonds, with
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Watch Company
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$12,800
1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold-filled
22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753
Located in London, GB
dial has a very slight hairline showing.
John Wyke's company made watches, hand tools, lathes, gear
Category
1750s English George II Antique Watch Company
Materials
22k Gold
1900s Girard Perregaux Dress Pink Gold Silver Enamel Coach Pocket Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New york, NY
Girard Perregaux gentleman's two tone, pink gold, silver and enamel dress pocket watch. Retailed in the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
(English Manufacturer) Illinois (not affiliated with the Illinois Watch Company) Depollier and Sons
Category
1910s North American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Early 19th Century Rosewood Library Clock by James McCabe, London, circa 1825
By James McCabe
Located in Dublin, IE
illustrious watch and clockmaking company during this time. The clientele included royalty and aristocracy
Category
1820s English Antique Watch Company
Materials
Rosewood
C.1870 French Gilt-Bronze Four-Glass Mantle Clock with a Coup-Perdu Escapement
By Honoré Pons
Located in Greenlawn, NY
with the curved Robin pallets.
Le Roy et fils was a French company making clocks and watches. The
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Watch Company
Materials
Bronze
Bucherer Silver and Enamel Watch Pendant
By Bucherer
Located in Aurora, Ontario
work with.
Bucherer is a luxury watch company that was founded in Switzerland in 1888.
They were the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver
Antique WW1 Pocket Watch, H. Williamson Ltd London 11438F
Located in Carlisle, GB
Errington of Coventry in 1895, the remnants of the English Watch Company in 1897 and the Swiss business of
Category
1910s British Antique Watch Company
Materials
Base Metal
1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
”
What are Trench watches? They were created using 3-0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing
Category
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch, circa 1930
By Hamilton
Located in Metairie, LA
The Hamilton Watch Company had its genesis as an American watch design and manufacturing company
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamonds Art Deco Watch Movement Signed Zenith
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Zenith art deco watch in platinum paved with 146 8/8 cut diamonds, suede strap
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Waltham Gold Filled 16-Size Hunting Cased Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in West Hollywood, CA
.
Like all our watches, this collector's watch has been serviced and detailed by one of our veteran
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Watch Company
Materials
Yellow Gold
1914 Tiffany Solid Gold Trench / WW1 Watch, Waltham Motor, Carefully Restored
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
the first time I have ever offer a solid gold Trench / WW1 watch manufactured for Tiffany and Company
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Art Deco Silver Wristwatch, 1925
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex, 7 World’s Records, Gold Medal, Geneva, Suisse and the “RWC Ltd” lozenge for the Rolex Watch
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver
Early 1900
s 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Hermetic" Trench Watch"
By Cyma
Located in Raleigh, NC
were Trench watches? They were created often using small pocket watch movements and installing into
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Rolex, Art Deco, 1926
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
” for the Rolex Watch Company Ltd and “7 World’s Records”. Hallmarked for Glasgow import into the United
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex, White Gold
Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex and “RWC LTD” for the Rolex Watch Company Ltd and “20 World’s Records”, Geneva- Suisse. Hallmarked
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
”.
This iconic piece was marketed by Hans Wilsdorf, creator of the Rolex Watch Company, in all its
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Silver
1925 Art Deco Elgin Square, Stunning Condition
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
cutting-edge wristwatch in 1925, think of it as this, a start up wrist watch company!
The case measures
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Watch Company
Materials
Gold-filled
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Antique Watch Company For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique watch company for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique watch company from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An antique watch company from Waltham Watch Company, Hampden Watch Company and Illinois Watch Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique watch company can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut alternatives. Finding an antique watch company for sale for men should be easy, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
How Much is a Antique Watch Company?
Prices for an antique watch company can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $293 and can go as high as $7,537, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,950.
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.
Questions About Antique Watch Company
- Is Cartier a watch company?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, Cartier is a watch company. It also produces jewelry, sunglasses and other accessories. For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the best-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, many people only used pocket watches.) Louis Cartier designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Cartier watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024There is no single most prestigious watch company. In fact, many makers produce reliable, innovative timepieces out of fine materials. Some of the leading names in the world of luxury watches include Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Richard Mille, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, Cartier and Audemars Piguet. Find a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The Rado Watch Company is more than 100 years old. Brothers Ernst, Fritz and Werner Schlup founded the company as Schlup Co. in Lengnau, Switzerland, in 1917. During the 1950s, the brothers introduced the Rado watch brand and subsequently changed the name of their company to correspond with their successful collection. Find a range of Rado watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Here are some of the oldest British watch companies: Founded in 1846, the Fears Watch Company of Bristol operated continuously until the 1970s, when the quartz crisis led to financial difficulties. The founder's great-great-great grandson relaunched the brand in 2016. Other British brands with long histories include Smiths Watches, established in 1851, and the Rochester Watch Company, which opened in 1900. Shop a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The history of the Record Watch Company traces back to Tramelan, Switzerland, where a group of watchmakers established the company. Their singular goal was to introduce a new type of pocket watch. Called the Sector Watch, the timepiece featured a triangular case and a retrograde display for easy reading. In 1916, the company merged with a number of other small Swiss makers to form the Record Dreadnought Watch Co. S.A. During the decades that followed, Record Dreadnought Watch manufactured a wide variety of clocks, watches and other components under several brand names, including Record. Like many watchmakers, Record Dreadnought Watch contributed to the war effort during World War II by manufacturing watches for the British military. In 1949, the company changed its name to Record Watch Co. S.A. Eleven years later, it became the first Swiss watchmaker to earn the approval of the U.S. government for its pocket watches to be used on U.S. railways. A year later, Longines purchased Record, though it continued to produce watches under the Record brand name for 30 years. Today, Longines has a collection that features timepieces inspired by the Record brand. Explore a selection of Record watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024No, the Waltham Watch Company does not still exist. The watchmaker went out of business in 1981. However, a subsidiary of the original company, Waltham, SA, does continue to manufacture timepieces. Shop a range of Waltham Watch Company watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024The Illinois Watch Company went out of business in 1928. However, the Hamilton Watch Company purchased the brand and continued to manufacture timepieces under the Illinois name for decades after. In 2004, Swatch bought the Hamilton Watch Company and surrendered the Illinois Watch Company brand name. A new group of investors purchased the name in 2009 and began manufacturing timepieces under the brand again. Shop a range of Illinois Watch Company watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No. The USA-based Elgin Watch Company sadly closed its doors in 1968. The rights to the Elgin name were purchased by MZ Berger Inc., which manufactures watches in China and distributes them outside of conventional watch shops. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Elgin watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch company in the world that remains in operation today. It was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Vacheron took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and was an innovator in its field. Since becoming known as Vacheron Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocatively shaped designs. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Vacheron Constantin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024The history of the American Waltham Watch Company started in 1854, when Aaron Lufkin Dennison founded the company in Waltham, Massachusetts. There, it began to manufacture watches with interchangeable parts, a new approach to production that allowed the company to prepare watches much more quickly than its competitors. Still, the company experienced economic hardships during its early years, and Dennison was forced to sell his company to Royal E. Robbins in 1857. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Robbins and his business partners, Henry Asher Robbins and Daniel F. Appleton, capitalized on the military's need for reliable watches by introducing an inexpensive $13 timepiece called the William Ellery. Following the war, the company became a supplier to major railways. After a period of sluggish sales as a result of the Panic of 1907, the American Waltham Watch Company revived the business by expanding its manufacturing into fuses and other essential materials for World War I. By the 1920s, the company was producing wristwatches and continued to do so despite changes in ownership during the 1950s and ’60s. By the 1970s, the company was no longer manufacturing watches but had licensed its name to other watchmakers, a practice that continues to this day. On 1stDibs, find a range of American Waltham Watch Company watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
- What makes a watch antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024What makes a watch antique is its age. A watch must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Watches that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage, while newer ones are contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023At 100 years of age or more, a watch is generally considered an antique. A vintage watch is a timepiece that is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and modern watches.
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