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Omega Constellation 24J 564 168.005 Pie Pan Dial Date Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Dayton, OH
silver tick marks and hands; date number at right. Omega Watch Company - Swiss Made - 168.005 - SGR
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Bespoke Diamond
Gold De Laneau Ladies Islamic Watch
Located in London, GB
-based company with a prominent place in the Swiss watch industry. The company was founded in 1880 in
Category
Late 20th Century Clocks
Antique Continental Brooklyn Eagle Case 8K Gold Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
/ Josephine Woodrick. Movement: Continental Watch Company - Swiss - Number 9029 - White face marked C.W. Co
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Rare Antique Art Deco Hafis Incabloc 18K Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
THE WATCHES OF HAFIS & CO.
As one of Switzerland’s oldest registered watch companies, established in
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Gubelin Vintage Bracelet 18k Gold Sapphire Estate Jewelry
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
jewelry and watch making company that has been in business since 1854.
Moving through the changing
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Link Bracelets
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Chopard Necklace 18k Gold Happy Diamond Tubogas
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with the high-end watches, the Swiss company is famous for its luxury jewelry pieces. Meaningful heart
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Piccard 1970s Enamel Pendant necklace
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
pendant signature of Lucien Piccard is in the piece. Lucien Piccard is a Swiss jewelry and watch company
Category
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Lucien Piccard 1970s Gold
Jeweled Pendant Necklace
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
.
Lucien Piccard is a Swiss jewelry and watch company that opened in 1923 and known for their excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Jules Jurgensen Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men
s Dress Watch
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Quintessential 1950's styling by well known Swiss Watch Company, Jules Jurgensen. This 34mm 14
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Skeleton Swiss Automatic 35mm Watch with International Convention Mark
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
& "Kaha" Swiss watch company's mark
It measures 35mm (including the crown)
The case features an intricate
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Vintage Platinum Black Double Cord Wristwatch
Located in Addison, TX
Ladys vintage platinum Swiss Company watch adorned with diamonds and a beautiful black double cord
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Charlie Chaplin Bucherer Doll
By Bucherer
Located in Napa, CA
Aluminum Bucherer Charlie Chaplin doll with articulating joints made by Swiss watch company
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Gentlemen
s 1960s MIDO Ocean Star Powerwind Vintage Swiss Automatic Watch.
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Victoria, BC
Automatic Watch. This automatic Swiss watch has a date feature and is in overall good condition and keeping
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Caravelle Pocket Watch Working Swiss 17 Jewel Model 8222 Vintage 1960s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1960s Caravelle pocket watch. 41mm base metal case, 9mm thick, very clean plastic crystal
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Handmade Antique Platinum Sapphire
Diamond Watch w Xtra Links
Located in Eagan, MN
certain it was made prior to 1920. The movement was made by Fortis, a Luxury Swiss Watch Company and the
Category
2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Zenith Gold Wrist Watch 1920
s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Rectangle
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Zenith Yellow Gold Art Deco Large Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 9 Kt
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Montgomery Bros, Los Angeles Sterling Pocket Watch circa 1910 New Condition
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company for Montgomery Bros.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Montgomery Bros, Los Angeles Sterling Pocket Watch circa 1910 New Condition
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company for Montgomery Bros.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
:
Zenith watch brand was founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland. The company
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Zenith 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1920s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Rail Print 18 Karat Gold 38113 circa 1900-1910 Pocket Watch I4058053
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
subdial dial and has hand Arabic numerals style markers. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Vintage Rare Zenith Star Mechnical Bumper 80 microns Cal 120 cas Men
s Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Zenith Star
Model: Zenith Star Mechnical Bumper Cal 120 cas Men's Watch 36mm
Reference
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Waltham 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Buckle from 1926
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
14kt White Gold Bulova Diamond Watch Ladies Serviced Working Warranty Art Deco
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt White Gold Bulova Diamond Watch Ladies Serviced Working Warranty 7 Inches For sale is a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Victorian Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930
s for Favre Leuba
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Watch Company Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Strap Model / 4103
METAL
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Tiffany
Company Movado 1940s Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Movado for Tiffany & Company Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. X 8 M.M. Thick 14k Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
International Watch Company or IWC 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company "I.W.C."
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique Tacy Watch Company Admiral Display Back Pocket Watch, Circa 1920
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy the view into the inner workings of this circa 1920 antique gold filled Tacy Watch Company
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
IWC International Watch Company Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful IWC Art Deco pocket watch in 14k gold.
Diameter is without crown and eyelet.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC International Watch Company Yellow Gold Manual Watch, circa 1950s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C Schaffhausen / International Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Zenith Ladies Rose Gold Art Deco Handmade Wristwatch with Period Bracelet, 1930s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Watch Company Stainless Steel Men
s Manual Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / 4925
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Waltham
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
$950
Bulova Stainless Steel Moderne Style Manual Winding circa 1960s or 1970s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe for Tiffany
Company Platinum Gents Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany & company, 43 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
Bulova Accutron 14 Karat Asymmetric "TV" Case
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mens Bulova Accutron 14K case with rolled gold stretch armband bracelet strap , crown winder on back. Ca 1960's. Slight nick on the wrist band.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Watch Company 14 Karat Sold Yellow Gold, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage Omega for Tiffany
Company Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Omega for Tiffany & Company Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Watch Company Rose Gold Stainless Steel Bubble Back Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bubble Back" Ref. 4392
METAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tudor by Rolex Watch Company Gold Steel 2 Tone Oyster Automatic Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor / Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round 2 Tone
METAL / MATERIAL: 2
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Mid-20th Century Lucien Piccard Tiger
s Eye Yellow Gold Beaded Cufflinks
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
is a watch Swiss watch company that made its cases and jewelry in the US to save on import fees on
Category
Mid-20th Century Cufflinks
Materials
Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cher Sterling Watch
Ring from Movie Mermaids
Located in New York, NY
and back are marked Felca, a Swiss watch company. The watch band and casing of the face are in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rolex Vintage Ref 1024 Gold Shell with Company Logo Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
and a company Crown form logo of the Hallmark greeting Card company, the watch a presentation to top
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bucherer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic by The Premier Swiss House of Bucherer
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Watch and Jewelry Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Model
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80
s One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Sibon Watch Company / Swiss Made
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Fashion
METAL
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80
s One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Sibon Watch Company / Swiss Made
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Fashion
METAL
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
ART DECO 1930 Wrist Watch In Platinum With 7.44 Ctw In European Diamonds
By Favre Leuba
Located in Miami, FL
, "L.A. LEUBA GENEVE SWISS 17 JEWELS 7WH".
Leuba Watch Company
Favre Leuba is a Swiss luxury
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
"Maximoto" Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bullet Pendant in Gold with Long Rope Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
was the "Maximoto" -- what a wonderfully meaningless word!
The Maximoto was made by the Swiss watch
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Hamilton 14 Karat Ladies Watch Having 52 Total Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Manhasset, NY
is a Swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in Bienne, Switzerland. The Hamilton Watch Company had
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Langendorf Watch Works Cufflinks
By Langendorf Watch Company
Located in Asheville, NC
-part cufflinks are handmade from genuine antique watch works from the Langendorf Watch Company in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Collectible Jewelry
Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80
s One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Sibon Watch Company / Swiss Made
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Fashion
METAL
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Gruen Precision 14-Karat Solid Gold Watch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Jewel Manual Wind Movement Signed Gruen Watch Co, Swiss.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Lemania Stainless Steel Sports Style Cushion Shaped Wristwatch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lemania Watch Company, Swiss Ebauch House
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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