United States Watch Co
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
20th Century American Wrist Watches
Gold
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Gold Plate
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Gold
Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1990s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Late 20th Century American Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pocket Watches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Victorian Wrist Watches
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
2010s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
White Gold
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel ...
Gold
Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Nautical Objects
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Retro More Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
20th Century American Wall Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
American Pocket Watches
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Gold Plate
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Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, there are watches that are made in the United States. Over the last few decades, a number of luxury watchmakers have begun manufacturing their timepieces in the U.S. Among them are RGM, Xeric and Shinola. One of the most famous American watchmakers is Elgin National, which produced watches in the U.S. from 1863 through the 1960s. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of watches.
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