Antique Watch Faces
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Edwardian Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
1880s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold
19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Antique Watch Faces
Silver
1910s Swiss Modern Antique Watch Faces
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Watch Faces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
1910s American Antique Watch Faces
14k Gold
19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Watch Faces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s Swiss Victorian Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Watch Faces
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Watch Faces
Bronze
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Watch Faces
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
18th Century French Antique Watch Faces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Watch Faces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1790s Antique Watch Faces
Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s French Antique Watch Faces
Diamond
1840s English Antique Watch Faces
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Antique Watch Faces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Swiss Gilded Age Antique Watch Faces
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Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between the dial and the face of a watch comes down largely to preferred terminology. Both terms refer to the part of a watch where you look to see the time. Dial is generally a more technical term than face. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
- 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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