Antique Watch Faces
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Niello
1920s Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-19th Century British Antique Watch Faces
Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Antique Watch Faces
Mid-19th Century British Antique Watch Faces
1860s British Antique Watch Faces
1910s American Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Gold-filled
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Watch Faces
Brass
1920s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique Watch Faces
Brass
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
1610s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
1920s Antique Watch Faces
Gold-filled
Late 19th Century English Antique Watch Faces
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Watch Faces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Swiss Modern Antique Watch Faces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Watch Faces
Silver
19th Century Antique Watch Faces
Gold, Enamel
18th Century Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Faces
Brass
Early 18th Century British Antique Watch Faces
Gold
Early 18th Century British Antique Watch Faces
Gold
19th Century French Antique Watch Faces
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Antique Watch Faces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Watch Faces
Gold Plate
Early 19th Century French Antique Watch Faces
Tôle
Mid-19th Century French Antique Watch Faces
Brass
20th Century Edwardian Antique Watch Faces
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Watch Faces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Antique Watch Faces
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Terracotta
1770s British Antique Watch Faces
Boxwood
19th Century French Barbizon School Antique Watch Faces
Canvas, Paint
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Watch Faces
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Antique Watch Faces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Watch Faces
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
1780s French Georgian Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Swiss Contemporary Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Faces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Watch Faces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Watch Faces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century American Antique Watch Faces
White Gold
Early 20th Century American Antique Watch Faces
Brass
1880s Swiss Antique Watch Faces
Early 20th Century American Antique Watch Faces
Brass
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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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