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Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. Platinum case with Rolex diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Factory silvered dial with diamond hour markers. Platinum Rolex Masterpiece bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Breitling Bently Special Edition GT Stainless Steel Men
s A13362
By Breitling
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF: W4365
MAKE: Breitling
MODEL: Bentley
MODEL REF: A13362
AGE: 21th November 2010
GENDER: Men's
BOX & PAPERS: Box, Manuals & Guarantee
DIAL: Blue Arabic
GLASS: Sapphire Crystal
MO...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brooks Brothers Stainless Steel Black Fleece Special Ed Automatic Wristwatch
By Thom Browne
Located in San Francisco, CA
Special edition Brooks Brothers Black Fleece watch comes in black stainless steel and features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swatch Special 2015 - SUOZ220S - Jova Time by Jovanotti limited edition
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
truly special.
Owning this Swatch watch is not just about telling time; it's about wearing a piece of
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Tag Heuer Monaco, Ref CAW211P, Special Edition, Complete Set, Outstanding
By TAG Heuer
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Tag Heuer Monaco with "Heuer Monaco" dial is a special edition recreation of the famous Monaco
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
1969 Rolex OysterDate Stainless Steel Special UAE Military Model 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
what makes this particular watch even more likely to elicit a wealth of intrigued stares is the jet
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze 29.2430.679/57.C808
By Zenith
Located in Carmel, IN
watch comes with the full box and papers, including an additional strap as show in the pictures. This
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Bronze
Audemars Piguet Stainless Steel Royal Oak Offshore Special Edition Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Special Edition Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Gents Wristwatch, blue dial with
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Special Ed automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Special Edition, Model 18946 - Day-Date - Men's automatic-winding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Bulova Special Edition Oceangrapher Ref 96B322
Devil Diver
, Stickers Attached
By Bulova
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Bulova special edition Oceanographer reference 96B322 Devil Diver is presented in unworn
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Breitling Stainless Steel Superocean Special Forces Ltd Ed Automatic Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1189
Model Number: A17321
Serial Number: 605****
Condition: 10 - Unworn condition
Age: 7th February 2017
Case Diameter: 42 mm
Case size: 42mm
Box and Papers: Box, Manuals &am...
Category
2010s British Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Love Special Edition Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM043
Condition 9 - Excellent condition
Gender Ladies
Age 1990's
Case Size 24mm by 30mm
Box
Papers Cartier Box
Movement Mechanical Manual Wind
Case 18k Yellow Gold...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Yellow Gold Windrider Headwind Special Edition Wristwatch Ref K45355
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. 18 karat yellow gold case with rotating bezel (44mm diameter). Blue dial with stick markers; date at 3 o'clock position; day at 12 o'clock. Breitling strap band an...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Tridor Special Edition Myriad Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with factory 40-diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Rolex silver Myriad diamond dial. 18k yellow, white and rose/pink...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Tridor Masterpiece Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18948
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with 40-diamond factory bezel (39mm diameter). Factory meteorite diamond dial. 18k yellow, white and rose/pink gol...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Very Rare Yellow Gold Lady Midas Wristwatch with Special Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Exceptional and rare Lady Midas, immaculately preserved with a special extra thick bracelet and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Day-Date Special Ed Ref 18946 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Special Edition, Model 18946 - Day-Date - Men's automatic-winding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
TAG Heuer Stainless Steel Formula 1 Special Edition “Alec” Decoration Dial
By TAG Heuer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-directional rotating bezel
Dial: special edition “ALEC” decoration dial
Band: Tag Heuer rubber strap with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust Special edition 18k everose
stainless steel with diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
watch has a 31 x 31 mm case with a Round caseback and chocolate Roman Numeral dial.
31 mm case size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Ayrton Senna Special Edition Quartz Chronograph CAZ101AF BNP
By TAG Heuer
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this TAG Heuer Formula 1 Ayrton Senna Special Edition Quartz Chronograph
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Arabic Dial Middle East Special Edition New Full Set Rare
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier
Arabic Dial - Middle East Special Edition - 41mm - New - Full Set
Available to view in the UK
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
1922 Patek Philippe Likely for Tiffany Vintage Art Nouveau Ladies with Extract
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
the needs of their discriminating female clientele.
Today these special watches are sought-after by
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
1930 Patek Philippe Vintage Art Deco Ladies with Bracelet - Platinum
Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
of their discriminating female clientele.
Today these special watches are sought-after by women of
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
1940
s Cartier Vintage Art Deco Mens Top Hat Wristwatch - Palladium
Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Palladium
Presidential Presentation Pocket Watch by Waltham
By Waltham
Located in New Orleans, LA
Congress to award very special pocket watches to masters of foreign vessels who were instrumental in the
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Very rare Rolex 4354 Onyx Cellini watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
reflect the special variant on this watch of the black, Onyx dial with matching enameled black bezel
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s Rolex presentation watch for "Global Petroleum"
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, since they eliminated the practice, the watches with these special dials have become rather collectable
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Sea-Dweller "Triple Six" Watch 16660
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
"– belongs to the first series of Sea-Dweller watches where Rolex started using sapphire crystal to protect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Tubogas Serpenti Tubogas SP35 SPG Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
while keeping you punctual. Let's explore what makes this watch truly special:
**The Bvlgari Tubogas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Minute Repeater Watch 341.6.06.S
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
watch’s special features is minute repeating activated by a button in the band engraved with musical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date Diamond Dial Watch 115234BKDO
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
. Giving this dress watch an extra special touch are five factory-set diamonds for 1, 5, 7, 9, and 11 hour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 1970
s Vintage Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Watch by Piaget.
The extraordinary reference that is offered here today
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Diamond Watch Nantucket Aventurine 18Kt White Gold Limited Edition
Located in West Chester, PA
Rare Limited Edition Diamond Watch
Brand New
Comes in special Hermes Lacquered Collectible Watch
Category
2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver Watch 15710ST.OO.A027CA.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak offshore Diver Special Edition Men's Watch 15710ST.OO.A027CA.01
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Retailed by Bailey, Banks and Biddle
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
pocket watch marked "Special" on movement.
Category
Swiss Pocket Watches
Rolex Lady
s Rare Yellow Gold Buckle Bracelet Watch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rare, collectable, fashionable and elegant, this 18k yellow gold lady's bracelet watch is a special
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 81209 Datejust 18k White Gold Masterpiece Meteorite Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
watch comes with original card blank card
SKU: W3868
Special notes about this watch: Rolex watches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar Moon Phase Date Mens Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Index Mens watch is a special timepiece for its combination of multiple complications in a single
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1922 Illinois 10 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Works, Excellent Condition
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1922 Illinois 10kt Gold Pocket Watch, Works, Excellent Condition, Santa Fe Special, 21
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Solid White Gold Dress Watch circa 1980
s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
an elegant watch for special occasions, this is the one for you.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Two Tone Ladies Rolex Dial Oyster Perpetual Watch with Tudor Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
enough for all special occasions.
This watch bears an original Rolex case with mint condition movement
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte Stainless Steel Watch 49145/000A 9308
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, PA
This Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte Stainless Steel 39.5mm Special Edition Watch, reference
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Watch – 1980s, Box
Papers
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
: Original Jaeger-LeCoultre presentation box
Our View
A rare and special Jaeger-LeCoultre dress watch in
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox II Aston Martin Chronograph Watch 192.T.25
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
boasting 5 ATM water resistance, there’s something even more special about this Limited Edition watch - it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Art Deco Oversized Pocket Manual Watch, 1919
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Rolex Ladies Watch With Snake Skin Design Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Whether for everyday sophistication or special occasions, this watch adds a touch of refinement to any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Longines Dress Watch, Circa 1978, 18k Yellow Gold, Box
Papers
By Longines
Located in Canterbury, England
, clearly a special occasion watch over the years and ready to be enjoyed. This watch will fit a wrist of
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre Triple Date Moon Phase French Print 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
its special edition status, and the watch comes with original accessories, including a guarantee card
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels VCA Rare Ladies Cocktail Watch - 18K Gold
Factory Diamonds
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Suwanee, GA
special quartz watches meticulously fully serviced the movement and reinforced the delicate coil making it
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
EARLY EDiTION BRAND NEW BREITLING CHRONOMAT B01 42 SIX NATIONS IRELAND WATCH
By Breitling
Located in GB
Ireland Watch
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
1944 Universal Geneve Aero-Compax Mens Vintage WWII Era Aviator
s Watch - SS
By Universal Genève
Located in Suwanee, GA
.
To pull off this technological marvel, Universal equipped these watches with special inner gearing
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Patek Philippe 18ct Gold Centre Second Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
special Patek Watches for their exclusive clientele. This watch is rare and important as very few centre
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edition 195/2017 Bnib Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Full Set Watch Box Papers
By Omega
Located in GB
special leather watch roll containing a black and white NATO strap with #SpeedyTuesday engraved on the
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Edition 145/2017 Bnib Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Full Set Watch Box Papers
By Omega
Located in GB
timepiece is presented in a special leather watch roll containing a black and white NATO strap with
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Longines White Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch From 1928 w/ Stern Freres Dial
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco with Enamel Inlay / Tank Style
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Rose Gold Date Wristwatch with Rare Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
era, makes this watch particularly special. The watch has stylized special hands and markers, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1969
Cotton Bowl
Texas vs. Tennessee Stainless Steel Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A Stainless Steel Datejust 'Cotton Bowl' 1969 Watch by Rolex - Special edition Rolex made for Texas
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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You are likely to find exactly the special watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and steel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2725 vintage or 1767 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect special watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A special watch from Rolex, Omega and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A special watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 329 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a special watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
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On average, a special watch at 1stDibs sells for $6,314, while they’re typically $30 on the low end and $1,189,385 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 Special Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex watches are special because they are crafted with 904L stainless steel which ensures durability and longevity. The stainless steel also polishes exquisitely well. You can shop a collection of Rolex timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024There are a few things that are special about Rado watches. The luxury maker's watches are known for their durable proprietary materials, such as scratch-resistant ceramics. Rado also frequently unveils innovative designs like the ultrathin, super lightweight True Thinline collection. In addition, many people love Rado's wide range of styles, from classic watches inspired by vintage timepieces to sleek, futuristic designs. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Rado watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Here are a few things that are special about Panerai watches. First, Panerai is on the cutting edge of watch sustainability, with the Panerai Ecologico initiative including the almost entirely recycled Submersible eLAB-ID watch and a series of Luminor Marina models composed of a recycled-based steel alloy. Also, Panerai manufactures its high-end, hand-wound watch calibers in a Swiss facility that opened in 2002, combining Swiss technology with its core elements of Italian design and a long, storied connection to the sea. Panerai is also known for producing watches with large, bold dials, many of which are very easy to read, even in low-light conditions and at night. Additionally, the company has a rich heritage that dates back to 1860 and it is a producer of watches for the Italian Navy. Explore a collection of Panerai watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024There are a few things that are special about Longines watches. For one, the Swiss maker has a rich heritage that can be traced back to 1832, making Longines one of the oldest luxury watchmakers in the world. Secondly, Longines is known for the quality craftsmanship that goes into its watches and for the refined appearance of its dials, which are stylish yet easy to read. Longines has also historically been a pioneer in the field of watchmaking. The company was the first to introduce a self-winding movement in the 1950s and has led the way in the development of advanced design details, such as ceramic bezels and sapphire glass. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Longines watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Breitling watches are so special due to their precise timekeeping, and this precision is why no brand is more closely associated with the world of aviation than Breitling. Since the founding of the watchmaker in 1884, Breitling has developed innovations to make its watches more accurate and easy for pilots to use. An example is the Chronomat watch. Introduced in 1942, it featured a patented rotating slide-rule bezel for making calculations on the fly. This innovation led to the 1952 creation of the brand’s signature timepiece: the Breitling Navitimer. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association adopted the Navitimer as its official watch in 1959, and it remains the world’s most iconic pilot’s watch to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Breitling watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What makes Swatch watches special is their versatility. Nearly all of the Swiss watchmaker's timepieces are unisex styles that suit both men and women. In addition, their watches work well with dressy and casual outfits alike. Find a range of Swatch watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The addition of extra dials called sub-dials is what is special about a chronograph watch. These extra dials allow you to measure time on different scales. For example, a chronograph timepiece may have 30-second, one-hour and 12-hour timers for its sub-dials. Shop a collection of chronograph watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024A few things account for what makes Bulova watches so special. First, the watchmaker has a long history of innovation. One of its signature achievements is the design of its Precisionist movement, which operates at a much higher frequency than standard components, allowing for a higher degree of accuracy when keeping time. Bulova is also known for producing timepieces in a wide range of styles, from the traditional Bulova Classic to the sporty Marine Star to the ultra-modern Curv, which boasted the world's first-ever curved chronograph when it debuted. Bulova's rich heritage also sets the brand apart. The company's history can be traced back to 1875, and the company even produced watches for the Apollo 15 space mission. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Bulova watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Part of what is special about the Cartier Tank watch is its unique design. Crafted by Cartier in 1917, one year before the Great War came to a close, the Tank reportedly borrowed its clean, sharp lines and boxy silhouette from France’s legendary Renault FT-17 light tank, itself a compact and extraordinary design that inspired numerous copies. The rectangular minute counter inside the numbers on the watch's face is meant to evoke railroad tracks.
The Tank watch is an icon — Jackie Kennedy wore one as an elegant accessory to her famously elegant wardrobe. It which was emblematic of a stark departure from the renowned jewelry house’s curved and round watch faces in that its case resembled the FT-17’s cockpit, served as a sleek update to the Santos watch. Louis Cartier (1875–1942), the grandson of the company’s founder, strengthened the family name as a formidable watchmaker and presented the first Tank prototype as a victory gift to General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front.
Find vintage Cartier Tank watches and other Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hamilton's Railway Special pocket watch was launched in 1940 and remained in production for the next two decades. At the time, it was marketed as the most accurate railroad watch available. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Hamilton timepieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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