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Vintage Blancpain Rayville 18k Gold Ladies Watch On Aquamarine Bracelet
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Blancpain Rayville Swiss made ladies watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a channel set
Category
20th Century Modern Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold
Milus Vintage Gold 18K
Located in PARIS, FR
Swiss watches from this era.
Fitted with a new brown leather strap and a simple steel buckle, the watch
Category
1950s European Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
$3,551
Edwardian Swiss Enamel Heroic Maiden Cufflinks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Swiss watch and jewelry maker from the late 19th century.)
Excellent condition.
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Swiss Watch Used
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
$7,800 / set
Tiffany
Co. by Haas Neveux Platinum Art Deco Watch circa 1920
s Dial by Stern
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This exceptional watch was entirely hand made by the renowned Swiss House of Haas
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Platinum
Luxurious Like New Ladies Chopard 18 Karat Watch With Diamond Face and Bezel
By Chopard
Located in Tustin, CA
in the luxury Swiss watch and jewelry industry. Chopard was founded in 1860 in Aonvilier, Switzerland
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
carved cameo on one side and a functional Elgin Swiss watch hidden beneath.
This unique collectible piece
Category
20th Century Modern Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zenith Watch Co., Swiss Art Deco Metal Dore and Cloisonne Enamel Clock, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Magada, who had replaced Jean-Frédéric Dufour in 2014. Zenith is one of the Swiss watch manufacturers
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Metal
Vintage Unisex 14k Yellow Gold Zodiac Hermetic 33mm Mechanical Swiss Wrist Watch
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
vintage manual-wind Zodiac wrist watch in excellent overall condition. The case and crystal show some wear
Category
20th Century Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Bucherer "Laurel and Hardy" Aluminum Doll
By Bucherer
Located in Napa, CA
1940s aluminum Stan Laurel doll with articulating joints made by Swiss watch company Bucherer. From
Category
1940s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
leading the Swiss watch industry. Paul Ditisheim was instrumental in developing the new generation of
Category
1920s Swiss Victorian Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Silver
Concord Mariner SG Men
s Two Tone Gold
Silver Swiss Made Luxury Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
Concord Mariner SG Men's Two-Tone Gold & Silver Swiss Made Luxury Watch
Elegant and Stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Gold, Silver
IWC 18kt Gold Limited Edition Antoine Saint Exupéry Pilot Chronograph Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
, doing business as IWC Schaffhausen, is a luxury Swiss watch manufacturer located in Schaffhausen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Swiss Watch Used
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Omega Constellation 1562.30.00 – Ladies Mini Quartz 22.5mm with Omega Case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
thoughtful gift. Under £1000, few Swiss watches deliver this level of prestige, reliability, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Steel
Travel alarm clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
2-day travel alarm clock by famous Swiss watch factory Jaeger-LeCoultre made in Swiss in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Metal
Vintage Swiss Mantel Alarm Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
. The company Max Affocter specalise in high quality Swiss watches and jewellery and was founded in
Category
1970s Swiss Other Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch
By Record Watch Co
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous mid-century Record Watch Company Datafix Triple Date Moon Phase Cal 107C Reference 257
Category
1940s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Steel
Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress Watch - Quartz. 14K Yellow gold with diamond
Category
20th Century Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Record Military Issued Dirty Dozen Watch - WWW L33573 Watch.
By Record Watch Co
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Record
Watch Ref And Number: WWW L33573
Features : Shatter-proof Plexi Crystal - Dial
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
Concord Estate Mariner Sapphire Crystal Watch 7" Stainless Steel
By Concord Watch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Concord Preowned Mariner Sapphire Crystal Watch 7" Stainless Steel C4
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
$952 Sale Price
20% Off
Concord Stainless Steel Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shape
METAL
Category
1980s Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
Concord Estate Saratoga Roman Numerals Watch 18k Gold + Stainless Steel
By Concord Watch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Concord Estate Saratoga Roman Numerals Watch 18k Gold + Stainless Steel C3
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$952 Sale Price
20% Off
18k Solid Gold Bulova Black Dial All Original Swiss Gents Wristwatch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
32 mm round marked 18K gold
11.5 gram gold weight
Original Swiss made windup movement
In working
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Gold
Concord La Scala Steel Chronograph White Guilloche Dial Quartz Watch 14.C5.1482
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
Watch 14.C5.1482. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Quartz (Battery) Movement And Features: Tonneau
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Swiss Watch Used
$1,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Concord 18k
Stainless Steel Mariner S.G. Men
s Quartz Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
Concord 18k bezel and stainless steel mariner S.G. Men's quartz watch #1581117. Good working order
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
West End Watch Company Secundus Indian Army Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in London, GB
This West End Watch Company Secundus model watch was sold and issued to the Indian Army mainly
Category
1920s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Steel
Concord Saratoga Chronograph 14.C5.1892 Watch
By Certina Watch Company
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Concord
Model: Saratoga
Reference Number: 14.C5.1892
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Category
2010s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Art Deco Fancy Platinum 1.85ctw Old Round
Baguette Cut Diamond Watch B
By Concord Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
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Movement: Swiss Made Concord - Hand Wound - 17 Jewels - Cal. 334F
Weight: 25.2 Grams
Condition: Antique
Category
19th Century Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Swiss Military Delemont Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
Swiss Military Delemont quartz movement stainless steel watch, Swiss-made 0960627. The watch is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Concord La Scala 26mm Steel Diamond Blue Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 14.G4.1843
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
Display model. The watch has never been worn or used. No original box and papers.
Brand: Concord
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Concord Saratoga SL 18k White Gold Diamond 23.5mm Date Watch w/ Papers 61.36.275
By Concord Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and luxurious ladies' Concord Saratoga SL wrist watch features a 23.5mm solid 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Lady
s 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch
By Concord Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch
Wrist Length 6 inch
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Gold
Corum Gold Ingot
Diamond 18KT Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Very Elegant!
Corum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ingot and Diamond Petite watch with new Alligator Band
Category
1970s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Corum Bubble Baron Samedi Watch Collectible Original Box
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Corum Bubble Baron Samedi Watch from the 2006 Collector Series is a bold fusion of art and
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men
s Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221
By Concord Watch
Located in San Diego, CA
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221 - Introducing the
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$975 Sale Price
25% Off
Concord 18k Gold
Diamond Ladies Watch Ref. #51.25.160, Mother of Pearl Dial
By Concord Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Concord 18k Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch Ref. 51.25.160
Description / Condition: All watches have
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Baume Longines Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, 30mm, # 665305.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Swiss Pocket Watch Movement,
by Baume Longines
30mm
Movement is Swiss made, signed
Category
1890s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the 1960's. By this time America was no longer manufacturing watches for domestic use. The Swiss had
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Swiss Watch Used
Zenith 9 Karat English Market Art Deco Watch, circa 1920s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
is one of Switzerland's premier old houses and still produces impressive watches today. This great
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
West End Watch Company Queen Anne Steel British Broad Arrow Pilots Watch 1915
s
By West End Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company continues to produce watches that are both stylish and functional, designed for those who
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970
s Enicar Ladies Vintage Watch - Owned
Worn By Olivia Newton-John
By Enicar
Located in Suwanee, GA
running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new high-grade Swiss watch.
Our
Category
1970s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Gold-filled
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1880s Swiss Early Victorian Swiss Watch Used
CORUM Vintage Oval lady
s watch in 18 carat yellow gold
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
CORUM Oval lady's watch in 18 carat yellow gold. Stylized bezel. Oval case, snap closure bottom
Category
1960s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
FIFA 1978 World Cup Watch - Owned by Soccer Legend Daniel Passarella
Located in Suwanee, GA
best center-backs to ever play the sport.
The Swiss watch has a neo-classic look, and its dial is
Category
1970s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Dial
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Zenith Defy Surf 18 Karat Gold Deluxe Automatic Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pre Owned collectable Vintage mid 1970's Mens Zenith Defy Surf Watch in heavy18k solid gold
Category
1970s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Zenith Sterling Silver Land and Water WWI British Campaign Style Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
designed as a "water resistant" watch, as is stated on the dial, but it is not. The case is stamped FB
Category
1910s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Zenith Stainless Steel Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
Certina DS DS3 SUPER PH1000M Rare Excellent Condition Not Polished Watch VerRare
By Certina Watch Company
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Certina
Model: DS3 -SUPER PH1000M
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Category
1970s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
Concord La Scala Diamond Dial Chronograph Quartz Men
s Watch Ref. 14.C5.1891
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Concord La Scala men’s chronograph combines contemporary elegance with Swiss precision, making
Category
20th Century Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Certina Men’s Watch – Ref. 569127
By Certina Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Classic, reliable, and unmistakably Swiss, this vintage Certina men’s watch is a fine example of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Silver
Swiss Legend Cream Silicone Strap Watch with Crystal Bezel
Located in Amman, JO
Swiss Legend Cream Silicone Strap Watch with Crystal Bezel
Stay effortlessly elegant with this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Montreal, QC
Swiss watch manufacture with its origins dating back to 1791 made charming vintage brooch watches, often
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Gold-filled
1950
s Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold
Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
watch retailer and jeweler. As Hess and Dowling state in their authoritative work on Rolex, watches like
Category
1950s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
White Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage 1970
s Corum 18k Gold Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage 1970's Corum 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch, with its original gold dial and
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Swiss Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940
s Rolex for Bucherer Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch, 45mm - Nickel Chrom
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
watch retailer similar to Tiffany & Co. here in the States. Like many watches made for Tiffany, Cartier
Category
1940s Swiss Swiss Watch Used
Zenith 14kt. 2 Tone Gold Art Deco Oversized Watch with Original Dial from 1920s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch / Art Deco
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Swiss Watch Used
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Swiss Watch Used For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact swiss watch used you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 709 vintage or 155 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect swiss watch used 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 swiss watch used from Rolex, Swiss Army and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a swiss watch used featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our swiss watch used for sale are for men, but there are 356 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much is a Swiss Watch Used?
The price for a swiss watch used starts at $35 and tops out at $534,806 with these watches, on average, selling for $2,454.
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 Swiss Watch Used
- 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.
- How do I use a doctor s watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a doctor's watch, use the large dial to track the time. The smaller dial is for measuring a patient's pulse. If you would like to try it, find the pulse point and wait for the second hand to reach the 12 o'clock position. Then, count the number of beats you hear until the second hand returns to that point. You'll find a selection of doctor's watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a watch fob used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A watch fob is a pocket watch chain. It is used to make the pocket watch more accessible, giving the user something to grab on to when pulling a pocket watch out of a vest or pants pocket. The classic way to wear a pocket watch is at the end of a fob in the waistcoat pocket. Shop a range of antique and designer watch fobs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There isn't one specific brand or model of watch that the military uses. Generally, members of the military wear watches that are durable, waterproof, shockproof and accurate in the field. Shop a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
- Are diamonds used in watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, diamonds are used in watches. Many watches contain bearings crafted out of lab-made jewels, which minimize friction and support more accurate timekeeping. In some cases, makers use lab-made diamonds for these features. Watchmakers may also set decorative diamonds into the bezel or bracelet to enhance the visual appeal of their timepieces. Some makers well-known for their diamond watches include Graff, Chopard, Jacob Co., Piaget, Hublot, Cartier and Bulgari. Shop a collection of diamond 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.
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