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Silver and Purple Guilloche Enamel Sub miniature Carriage Alarm Clock by Eterna
Located in London, GB
watch company founded in Grenchen, Canton Solothurn, on 7 November 1856 by Josef Girard and Urs Schild
Category
Vintage 1910s Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Brock
Co 18Kt Solid Gold Pocket Wrist Watch 1920
s
By Brock
Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Brock & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Vintage Alarm Clock - 11 Jewels - Swiss Made - Circa 1950
s
By CYMA Watch Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Brass alarm clock - Swiss made - circa 1950's. Features include - manual wind
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
. Powered by a Swiss manual movement from Langendorf Watch Company. This timepiece is in original condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
$840 Sale Price
20% Off
Chronometre Election 18Kt. Solid Gold Campaign Style Watch, Circa 1920
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
style watch was produced in Switzerland by Election Watch Company. They were a small family house
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tiffany
Co. Two Color Gold Hunters Case Covered Dial Watch, 1930s
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
small house in Switzerland; Cresarrow Watch Company. This is a unique watch for a serious collector. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Daynite Nickel 8 Day Campaign Style Military Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
business. The watch was produced by Hebdomas, a Swiss company specializing in watches that ran for 8 days
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940
s
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
Switzerland's oldest watch companies. The watch keeps excellent dependable time and can be worn all the time and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
IWC 18K Rose Gold Vintage c1950
s Manual 17 Jewels Hooded Lugs 21mm Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Arabic (at quarters) &
easy to read arrow indexes,
signed “International Watch Company Swiss”
Powered
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CYMA 1929 Art Deco Enameled La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
By CYMA Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
TAVANNES WATCH CO. 825925, 8419 BREVETE+DEPOSE 0.925".
Cyma Watch Co.
Cyma is a Swiss watchmaking company
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
.
The bracelet is made by Lucien Piccard, part of the Swiss Watch International watch company. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Half Hunter Pocket Watch, 9K Yellow Gold by Dennison (H/M 1924), 15 Jewel Mvmt
Located in Canterbury, England
(hallmarked for 1924) and is powered by a 15 jewel Lagaros A movement by Record Watch company (Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Gruen 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Watch with Hand Made Dial by Stern Freres 1920
s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
charming little watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. Gruen Watch Company was Swiss and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster 16030 Datejust 36mm Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA550B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
authentic watches that have been cleaned, polished and serviced to perfection by our master watch
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16030 36mm Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA550
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CONTACT thanks,
BEVERLY HILLS VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY
PAYMENTS
We accept all payments at checkout.
Note
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany
Co. by Doxa Oversized 14Kt. Solid Gold Oversized Wristwatch circa 1930
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co by Doxa Watch Company of Switzerland
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Eterna 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch started life as a pocket watch. It was produced by the Eterna Watch Company in Switzerland. Eterna
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Eloga Ladies Wristwatch with 17 Jewels
By Eloga
Located in Manhasset, NY
Company Swiss Made. The watch having closed cover face with a center diamond.
The company began in 1917
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rare Omega Watch Company 88 Page Catalog 1960
By Omega
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Omega Watch Co catalog, from 1960. Approx. 88 pages, black/white with red logo inset. Showing
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Books
Materials
Paper
1930s E. Gubelin Watch Company Art Deco Stone Manually Wound Table Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock / Art Deco
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
1930s E. Gubelin Watch Company Art Deco Stone Manually Wound Table Clock
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Aluminum Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
celebration of the Swiss company’s Reverso watch, first released in 1931.
Like the classic timepiece, it
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies 'Peek-a-Boo' wristwatch was made by the well known Geneva Watch Company of
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Gold
Mid-Century Era 9 Karat Yellow Gold Men
s Omega Wristwatch with Boxes
Papers
By Omega
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 9-karat yellow gold men's wristwatch was made by the highly renowned Omega watch company of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Gold
Patek Philippe Beta 21 Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 3603 1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
1970's when many Swiss watch companies were experimenting with electronic movement watches. Comes with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Certina Ladies Mechanical Watch
By Certina Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage little watch is working and it is ticking well with a centre seconds
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zodiac Olympos Stainless Steel Asymmetric Watch
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
Zodiac Olympos asymmetric case with offset crown, mystery dial "BAT WATCH". Water and shock
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
18 Kt Gold ZENITH Automatic Watch, Vintage, 1970s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Palermo, IT
18 Kt Gold ZENITH Automatic Watch,Vintage,1970s.
Solid Gold case, 34 mm, champagne colored dial
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Mechanical Silver and Enamel Mido Vintage Pendant Watch
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Beautiful Pre-own Art Deco Pendant Watch is in good Working condition and it is recently been
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Corum Admiral
s Cup Legend 47 Worldtimer Automatic Men
s Watch A637/02744
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Firenze, FI
reserve, black vulcanized rubber strap, triple-blade folding buckle. Water resistant to 100 m.
- Swiss
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Corum, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel "Admirals Cup" Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Corum, brand new, never worn, 18K yellow gold and steel "Admirals Cup" bracelet watch, quartz
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Antique 18 Karat Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
fine hairline split on the dial. Signed West End Watch Co. on its enamel dial with roman numerals, a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Steel IWC International Watch Company, 1950s
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage Steel IWC International Watch Company, dating from the 1950s.
BRAND
IWC International
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Antique Silver IWC International Watch Company Pocket Watch, Late 19th Century
By IWC
Located in Bologna, IT
An antique silver IWC International Watch Company pocket watch, dating from the late 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Zodiac Seawolf JB Champion Bracelet Stainless Steel, circa 1960s
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and operation. Also included in your purchase is one of our beautiful handmade Italian leather watch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith Elite Reserve De Marche 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Nashville, TN
Zenith Elite Reserve De Marche 18KT Rose Gold
The 37 mm by 9.4 mm watch also has a Sapphire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage Steel IWC International Watch Company Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage steel IWC International Watch Company automatic wrist watch with date, dating from the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Corum Golden Bridge 43mm Rose Gold Ref. B113/03010 - 113.900.55/0F02 GG55R
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Firenze, FI
rectangular shaped case to show off the ace up Switzerland’s watchmaking sleeve for all to see. More than 35
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
International Watch Company
IWC
Disco Volante Automatic, circa 1970s
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
IWC Disco Volante Ovoid Soft Hexagonal Stainless Steel Case, Brushed Bezel, Medium Grey Matte Dial, date window, Galuchat (stingray) strap with matching brushed steel buckle. Possibl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Corum Golden Bridge Round 39 Azzurro Referenza B113/03278-113.000.69/0F03 BD91G
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Firenze, FI
Following the launch in 2016 of the Golden Bridge Round in 43mm, CORUM offers an additionalmodel in case size of 39mm for those who prefer a smaller case size and available in a choi...
Category
2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Corum Golden Bridge Rose Gold Diamonds Ref.B113/03200-113.000.85/0F08 DR91R
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Firenze, FI
Following the launch in 2016 of the Golden Bridge Round in 43mm, CORUM offers an additionalmodel in case size of 39mm for those who prefer a smaller case size and available in a choi...
Category
2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Gents Swiss Manual Wrist Watch By Larex, c1939
Located in Westward ho, GB
brand of the Langendorf Watch Company in Switzerland.
15-jewel movement fully serviced, including new
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
20th Century International Watch Company Schaffhausen Gold Wristwatch
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Schaffhausen anti magnetic 14-carat gold wristwatch watch. With manual movement. Inside the casing
Category
20th Century Swiss Other Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1950s "Onsa" Swiss Made 17 Jewel Mens Watch
By Onsa Watch Company
Located in Papaikou, HI
Rare Swiss watch made by the Onsa Watch Company. Unusual square case, with a clean Minimalist dial
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
1960s Patek Philippe Jade Swan Mantle Solar Clock, Largest known
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
mechanism".
Before the dawn of the quartz revolution in 1970s, Swiss watch companies fought to make the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Regency Wrist Watches
Materials
Jade, Brass
Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wrist Watch, 1950s
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC Stainless Steel Watch, 1950
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC Stainless Steel Watch, 1945
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1945 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial Applied Dark
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC Stainless Steel Watch, 1957
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Automatic Cal. 852 Stainless Steel watch with Silver
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Hamilton Service Award Watch, 1967
By Hamilton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1967 Vintage Hamilton Recognition of 25 Years of Service from the Beechcraft Aircraft Company 14k
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC in Stainless Steel Watch, 1969
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1969 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1960
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wristwatch, 1927
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1927 Vintage International Watch Company Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1948
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1948 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Cal. 89 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage IWC Automatic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with a Black Dial, 1951
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1951 Vintage IWC International Watch Company 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Black
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster. Swiss unadjusted 812-17 Winton Watch Company. Case Signed "Defiance
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Romain Jerome Titanic DNA 18 Karat Rose Gold 37 of 500
By Romain Jerome
Located in Bradford, Ontario
extraordinary.
The makers of this watch, the Swiss company Romaine Jerome, sourced a small amount of steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold
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Switzerland Watch Company For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact switzerland watch company you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a switzerland 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 21st Century. A switzerland watch company from Rolex, Longines and Omega — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a switzerland watch company featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and baguette cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a switzerland watch company, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Switzerland Watch Company?
On average, a switzerland watch company at 1stDibs sells for $4,800, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $498,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Switzerland Watch Company
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Many watches are made in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss city is a major center for watch production and the home of numerous watch brands. Among them are Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, TAG Heuer, Vacheron Constantin and Omega. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Swiss watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Certina watches are made in Switzerland. Adolf and Alfred Kurth founded the watchmaker in 1888 in Grenchen, Switzerland. Today, the Swatch Group owns the company. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Certina watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024The answer to the question of when did Watches of Switzerland buy Mappin Webb may be a bit surprising, as it's a misconception that the latter company purchased the former. By the 1990s, the company Asprey owned both Mappin Webb and Watches of Switzerland. In 1998, Judith Pilkington arranged for the sale of both Mappin Webb and Watches of Switzerland, starting a new organization. Subsequently, the two brands went through a series of owners, including the Baugur Group, Landsbanki and Apollo Global Management. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of watches.
- 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 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 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.
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