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Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Mens Automatic Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box, no papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 126200 Jubilee Steel White Roman Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Jubilee Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New, Comes with original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Jubilee Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Wimbledon Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

New Rolex Datejust 126300 Jubilee Steel Blue Roman Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

New Rolex Datejust 126300 Jubilee Steel Blue Roman Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Sea-Dweller Matte Dial 1665 MK I Steel Automatic Watch 1979
By Rolex
Located in Central Western District, HK
, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and running properly. In addition we offer three years
Category

1970s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central Western District, HK
& clasp code 1 70 Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and running
Category

1960s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Steel White Index Dial Jubilee Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

New Rolex Datejust 41mm 126334 Steel White Roman Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 126200 Jubilee Steel White Roman Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and paper full set.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Sky Dweller 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 326933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Customized: No Handedness: Right SKU: 049583 Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Caliber: Rolex Calibre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller Steel 18K White Gold Mint Green Dial Automatic Watch 336934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Zodiac SST 36000 Vintage automatic watch Ref. 862974 2168 Huge NOS Men Watch I
By Zodiac
Located in Toronto, CA
: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless-steel Measurements : Case width: 42mm. (without
Category

1890s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch 326933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 5-year Chronostore Warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Altair Stainless Steel New, Old Stock Automatic Watch from 1950 s or 60 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Altair Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Two-Tone Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Art Deco Automatic Watch from 1950 s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 460SS-733 METAL
Category

1950s American Art Deco Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K White Gold White Dial Men Automatic Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New watch. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model
Category

2010s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller 326235 Rose Gold 42mm Chocolate Dial Automatic Watch B&P 2021
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Caliber 9001 Number of Jewels: 40 Jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

New Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Fluted Bezel White Dial Automatic Watch B&P 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Escapement Type: Anchor Movement Caliber: Rolex Caliber 3235 Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Hublot Big Bang Steel Chronograph Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch 301.SX.130.SX
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Hublot Big Bang Steel Case Black Chronograph Dial Men's Watch 301.SX.130.SX. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Sky Dweller 42 18K Rose Gold Rubber White Dial Automatic Watch 326235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

New Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Gold Steel White Stick Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new, Box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 126333 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with an original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

New Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Steel White Roman Dial Oyster Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

New Rolex Datejust 41 Steel White Index Dial Automatic Watch 126300 B&P 2024
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 18k Gold Steel White Dial Mens Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with a original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Crosswind Chronograph Automatic Fully Iced Out Men s Watch A44355
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Crosswind Chronograph Automatic Watch Fully Iced Out Men's Watch Blue Dial A44355
Category

2010s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Purple Diamond Dial with Blue Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Purple Diamond Dial with Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014
Category

1990s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Silver Stick Dial Diamond Sapphire Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Sapphire Bezel Automatic
Category

1990s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex Date 34mm Automatic Watch Crafted In 14 Karat Yellow Gold. Model 1503, Circa Late
Category

1960s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Men’s Automatic Watch (42mm) 📌 General Overview Brand: Bvlgari Model Name: Sotirio Model Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex 31mm Datejust Automatic Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with Polished Bezel
Category

1970s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Black Diamond Dial with Blue Sapphire Diamond Bezel 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Diamond Dial with Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014
Category

1990s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Zell Bros Turtle Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch
Located in New York, NY
reflects the enduring appeal of vintage automatic watches. Brand: Zell Bros Model: Turtle Case Size: 32mm
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back, 1st Rolex Automatic, 1940 s, Reference 2940
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
watch ! Movement: Automatic Case: Gold & steel case, Diameter 32 mm, thickness 12.8 mm Dial: Black
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Used Automatic Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Paris Vendome Large Automatic Original Deployant Buckle Ca 1970 s
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
This is an unusual find-a ca' 1970's Cartier Vendome Automatic watch. Large version measuring 33mm
Category

1970s French Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mido Multifort Steel Early Bumper Automatic with Original Dial from 1940 s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
. This watch is one of the earliest examples of an automatic watch with the "bumper" system. The watch
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

RARE Ladies Rolex President with Turquoise Pyramid Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 26mm Rolex Datejust ladies automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with factory
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1987 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Vintage Watch 16700 Factory Original As Is
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1987 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Automatic Watch 16700 Bracelet: 8.5 inch length including the case
Category

1980s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
practical and dependable automatic watch ever produced. Rolex called their automatic watches, "perpetual
Category

1940s Swiss Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A classic Rolex Datejust (16233), featuring a self-winding automatic watch with a 36 mm stainless
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men s Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
. Automatic. Watch case diameter: 34 mm. Bracelet lenght: 17 cm. In excellent condition. All watches are
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Used Automatic Watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm 18K Rose Gold Steel Silver Roman Numeral W6920095 B&P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm 18K Rose Gold & Steel Automatic Watch, Model W6920095. Silver Flinque Dial
Category

2010s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

TAG Heuer Carrera Silver Dial Steel Automatic Men s Watch CAR2B11.BA0799
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned TAG Heuer Carrera CAR2B11.BA0799 Men's Automatic Watch. Watch hands have minor
Category

2010s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Rolex called their automatic watches, "perpetual" which is a word that they protected. No other watch
Category

1940s Swiss Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Bvlgari LVCEA Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
presents the diamond-set, rose gold letters of the logo. The crown of the Swiss Made automatic watch is
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Eterna Matic Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940 s or 50 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Eterna is famous as an early designer of Automatic Watches and one of the first houses to use Ball
Category

1950s Swiss Art Deco Used Automatic Watches

Rolex 36mm Datejust Oyster Perpetual Silver Diamond Face Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver & Diamond Face Diamond Bezel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Watch 16030
Category

1990s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Swatch Tresor Magique Platinum Watch with Presentation Case
By Swatch
Located in Providence, RI
This is a rare vintage Swatch Tresor Magique Platinum automatic watch, a standout release from
Category

1990s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Submariner Holes 18 Karat Holes Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Holes 18K Yellow Gold Steel Automatic Watch 16613. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by a 3
Category

1990s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in Westport, CT
, Rolex automatic watch, Rolex submariner for sale, pre-owned Rolex, collectible Rolex watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Transocean 4054
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
wheel. Operating from a 2570 calibre this automatic watch has a power reserve of around 40 hours
Category

Late 20th Century European Used Automatic Watches

Rolex Datejust Silver Tapestry Dial 2 Tone Jubilee 36mm 16013 Watch Box/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Rolex Datejust automatic watch in two-tone 18K yellow gold and stainless steel featuring a
Category

1980s Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

10k Gold

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Used Automatic Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of used automatic watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using stainless steel, gold and 18k gold. Find a collection of 891 vintage versions or 1112 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of used automatic watches bearing modern or contemporary hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Rolex, Cartier and Omega are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 108 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of used automatic watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are Used Automatic Watches?

Prices for used automatic watches start at $179 and top out at $425,321 with these watches, on average, selling for $9,439.

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 Used Automatic Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends. Some Omega watch models feature automatic movement, which charges itself from the motion of your wrist as you wear it. Omega also offers quartz watches as well, which must be wound. Browse a wide range of Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Omega has automatic watches. Most of the Omega Constellation watches, including the Omega Constellation Globemaster, are automatic watches. An automatic watch uses the motion of the wearer to power the winding mechanism. Find vintage and contemporary Omega watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

    Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, as of December 2021, all of the timepieces made by Omega are automatic watches. In the past, Omega did offer mechanical watches. Some of the watchmaker's most well-known collections are the Constellation, the Seamaster and the Speedmaster. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex watches are automatic. They run on a perpetual rotor that uses the movement of the wearer’s wrist to transfer energy to the mainspring of the watch. In fact, a ticking Rolex could indicate a fake! Shop professionally vetted Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An automatic watch means a watch that is self-winding. It is a mechanical watch which is powered by the natural motion of the wearer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bremont recently unveiled its new movement, the ENG300. The movement is a 65-hour automatic with a silicon escapement manufactured at Bremont’s watchmaking factory ‘The Wing’. You can shop a collection of authentic Bremont watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, Hermès watches use batteries. The batteries power the quartz mechanism that allows the timepieces to precisely track the hours. In most cases, Hermès boutiques will change the batteries in Hermès timepieces for free, but you may need an appointment for this service. Contact the boutique you intend to visit for more information. Find an assortment of Hermès watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Michele watches use a wide range of movements. For some of its high-end watches, the brand produces the movements at its Swiss atelier, while others feature movements crafted by other Swiss makers. Michele has incorporated specific movements into its timepieces, including the ETA 2824-2, the Sellita SW200 and the Ronda 515. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Michele watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Patek Philippe quartz watches are battery powered, but automatic and manual winding ones are not. The batteries on quartz watches usually last for a few years before needing to be replaced. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Patek Philippe timepieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The number one watch brand in the U.S. varies over time. However, experts state that Apple Watch has the most widespread recognition in the U.S., followed by Rolex. Other watchmakers that enjoy a high degree of name notoriety in the country include Breitling, Bulova, Cartier, Chanel, Gucci, IWC, Longines, Seiko, TAG Heuer, Tiffany Co., Timex and Vacheron Constantin. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    People never stopped using pocket watches entirely. In fact, many luxury watchmakers continue to release new pocket watches. Some notable contemporary models include the Patek Philippe Grand Complications Pocket Watch, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Pocket Watch, the A. Lange Söhne 1815 Pocket Watch, the Breguet Classique Pocket Watch and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Pocket Watch. As to when wristwatches became more popular than pocket watches for daily wear, the shift happened in the years following World War I. Although the first wristwatches date back to the 19th century, it wasn't until soldiers who had worn wristwatches in the field returned home that demand for the timepieces really grew. Many watchmakers had developed new designs and technologies to contribute to the war effort, adding to the increased popularity of wristwatches during the 1920s and ’30s. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The quality of the diamonds used in Gucci jewelry and watches varies. However, the luxury maker has a reputation for being selective about its materials. As a result, most diamonds utilized by Gucci carry clarity ratings of VVS to VS clarity and color ratings of F or G. Gemologists working for the luxury fashion house individually select each stone from supplies provided through conflict-free mining activities. Find a range of Gucci jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.