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14K Gold and Diamond Omega Constellation Watch Vintage
By Omega
Located in Bradenton, FL
A vintage 14k yellow gold (tested), Omega Constellation wrist watch with round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chanel J12 Quartz Black Ceramic And Stainless Steel 33mm Watch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel J12 Quartz Black Ceramic And Stainless Steel 33mm Ladies Wrist Watch with original Chanel
Category

2010s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel 1911 stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch owned and worn by Oprah Winfrey
By Ebel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Ebel 1911 collection Wrist watch, 37 MM 3 Piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany Co Mathey-Tissot 14k Gold Heavy Art Deco Flared Lug Mens Watch
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A very unusual wrist watch ca' 1940's with exaggerated (flared) lugs. Crafted from 14k solid gold
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Silver Campaign Style Manual Wristwatch from 1918 with Enamel Dial
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This very early American made Sterling Silver wrist watch by Waltham Watch Company is
Category

1910s American Victorian Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel

Gubelin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Manual Winding Dress Watch, circa 1930s
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
extremely high grade ladies wrist watch is entirely hand made. The case in Platinum has a sophisticated
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex 1950s "UFO Flying Saucer" Ref 9083 Steel Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex "UFO Flying Saucer" Wrist Watch, Reference 9083 31 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel
Category

1950s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel

Illinois Watch Co. Art Deco Gold Filled New Old Stock circa 1920s Original Box
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco METAL
Category

1920s American Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Vintage Longines 14k White Gold Diamond Dial Mechanical 17j Swiss Watch Cal. 23Z
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Vintage Swiss wrist watch in excellent overall physical condition. Shows some wear on the case, crystal
Category

20th Century Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Corum Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Quartz Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). CORUM - a lady's Bubble wrist watch. Stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Will fit up to a 7 inch wrist. Condition: 100% authentic Rolex wrist watch. Excellent overall condition
Category

1980s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust SS Grey Dial Classic + Lugs with Diamond Accent RT Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm SS Grey Color Dial Classic + Lugs with Diamond Accent RT Wrist Watch 16030
Category

1990s European Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Eterna 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier Stainless Steel Cougar Calendar Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Cougar Wrist Watch, 33 MM Diameter Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement
Category

2010s French Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling 44mm Black Dial Chronomat 1884 In 18K Yellow Gold With Box Papers
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
Breitling 18K Gold Automatic Chronomat K13050.1 "1884" Wrist Watch. Rare Breitling Chronomat black
Category

1990s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band and Watch by Geneve Quartz
Located in Manhasset, NY
and the Polerouter wrist watch were known to be of the highest quality. Lia
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Used Wrist Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Rogers Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic wrist watch is a private label brand and was sold by Rogers, a small jewelry house in the Mid West
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This chronograph wrist watch is the exact same movement used by Patek Philippe in
Category

1940s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Ingenieur - IW500501 - Stainless Steel Watch 46mm
By IWC
Located in Providence, RI
technical appeal. This watch was designed with a high level of detail and precision. This wrist watch is in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany Co. Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold I.W.C. Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Westport, CT
(mechanical) wrist watch, circa 1920s. This magnificent timepiece features an 18K yellow gold case, white
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece
Category

1940s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel

Cartier White Gold Tank American Mid Size Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch, 41 X 23 MM 18K White Gold water resistant case
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Movado Chronograph Wrist watch, 34 M.M. Diameter X 7.5 M.M. thick 3 piece Stainless
Category

1930s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel

Eterna Stainless Steel Art deco Custom Made Watch
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
the 1920's by the legendary house of Eterna. The watch has been masterfully re-expressed as a wrist
Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Oversized Manual Winding Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wrist Watch / Ref. 27850 METAL
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

A Classic Longines Chronograph Stainless Steel 13ZN Telemeter Scale ca 1930 s
By Longines
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Offered here is a rare chronograph wrist watch by Longines, manual wind mechanical movement 13ZN
Category

1930s Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind 922621
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
wrist watch has a manual movement with a round 18 karat yellow gold case measuring 33mm x 33mm. With a
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bueche Girod Caliber 67 Rectangular Curved 18k Yellow Gold Hand Engraved
By Bueche Girod
Located in Montclair, NJ
inch wrist. Gross Weight: 53.7 Grams (Case, Movement and Bracelet) Condition: A vintage wrist watch in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex President Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Wrist Watch. Set with aftermarket gemstones and bezel. All other parts original Rolex. Comes with
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Patek Philippe Reference 3491 Diamond Watch - 81.0g
By Patek Philippe
Located in Providence, RI
27mm x 30mm, Thickness 5mm, Weighs 81.0 grams - Wrist watch size from 6.75" to 7" (adjustable) - 36
Category

20th Century Unknown Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso , Circa 1995
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre stainless steel Reverso wrist watch with a silver guilloché dial and a
Category

1990s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller 18K Hologram Gold Long Island Crazy Hours Automatic Wristwatch
By Franck Muller
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Franck Muller Long Island Crazy Hours 18K Gold Automatic Wrist Watch Very rare piece in
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Eloga 14 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch .10 Carat 15.7 Grams Swiss Six Diamonds
By Eloga
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid Century Modern Eloga 14 KT White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch .10 TDW 15.7 Grams 17 Jewels The
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Swatch Watch 1991 Bonjuhr Artist Series Watch Alfred Hofkunst Bacon New
By alfred hofkunst
Located in Wallkill, NY
a strip of bacon curly and striped and then crisping at the wrist. Watch is still in original Vacuum
Category

1990s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Omega Nickel Silver and Rose Gold Oversized Art Deco Watch from 1930 s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wrist Conversion / Reference MA3306
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men s 33mm Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
this classic Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 wrist watch. Designed to be distinct from the Oyster-cased
Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Dilishein Cocktail Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An exquisite heirloom circa late 1940's ladies dress bracelet wrist watch by Lucien Piccard. This
Category

1940s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladies Watch in 18k White Gold and Round Cut Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold Cartier quartz movement wrist-watch with diamonds. This Watch features a caliber 687
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ulysse Nardin 18kt Yellow Gold Moonphase with Date Limited Edition, Lemania Cal.
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ulysse Nardin 18kt Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, Moonphase with Date Limited Edition, Extremely Rare and
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Black Diamond Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Design Vintage Estate Watch
By Piaget
Located in Oakton, VA
length Gents 18k Yellow Gold 18 Jeweled Piaget Manual Wind Wrist Watch weighing 116 grams. Detailed
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique Longines wrist watch is fitted with an unusual AW signed case
Category

1920s European Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Shreve Co. Right Handed Drivers Watch in Gun Metal Rose Gold, circa 1910
By Shreve Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
. It was likely a pendant converted to a wrist watch. To set the time, push in the pin at 11:00 and
Category

1910s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Dial Ladies Watch Ref. 6623
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Women's Rolex 6623 Oyster Perpetual vintage ladies wrist watch in stainless steel. Featuring a
Category

1950s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ernest Borel Stainless Steel Wristwatch from 1969 with Original Papers
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ernest Borel STYLE / REFERENCE: Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

de GRISOGONO Occhio S02
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition of 167 examples world wide! Occhio wrist watches are the brand new assortment of
Category

2010s Used Wrist Watch

Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Eloga Ladies Wristwatch with 17 Jewels
By Eloga
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Whtie Gold Eloga Ladies Wrist Watch w. 17 Jewels 21.6 grams weight without works. Eloga Watch
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Guillermin Mollet White Gold Number One to One Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a truly unique wrist watch, suitable for a man or a woman. The design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Longines 14Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Rare Hand Constructed Bracelet Watch, 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Longines wrist watch has an original integrated solid gold
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Gubelin 18 Karat, Two-Tone Rose and White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch ca 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
This extremely high grade ladies wrist watch is entirely hand made. The case in two colors of 18Kt
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Round Steel Quartz Movements Dark Blue Leather Seams Manual Classic Modern Watch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
This modern and stunning hand wrist watch has a classic design and will help you to be always on
Category

2010s Italian Artist Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold "Shell" Air King with Flawless Original Dial 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Rolex Gold Shell over Stainless Steel "Clamshell" Oyster Perpetual wrist watch
Category

1970s Swiss Modernist Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Girard Perregaux 18Kt. Yellow Gold Campaign Style from W. W. 1
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
seldom see Perregaux wrist watches from the W. W. 1 era. This is a unique watch and can still be worn and
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Doxa Steel High Grade Triple Date Calendar Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Doxa Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Wrist Watch / Ref. 620 METAL
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Rare Rolex Vintage Rose Gold Ref 6612 Day Date President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1969 Rare Rolex Reference 6612 18K Rose Gold Day Date President Model Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3
Category

1960s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Rose Gold

Bedat Co Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel Ref 314 No. 3 Automatic Dial
By Bedat
Located in Miami, FL
Bedat & Co. ladies wrist watch reference 314 No. 3 with all original parts. Tonneau-shaped 28mm
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Movado 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Oversized Watch from 1920 s with Original Dial
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
can be worn all the time now as a wrist watch. It keeps dependable time and can be counted on to get
Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Link Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square
Category

20th Century Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

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Used Wrist Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact used wrist watch 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. Finding the perfect used wrist watch 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. Finding an appealing used wrist watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Cartier and Omega each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A used wrist watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6370 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a used wrist watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Used Wrist Watch?

The price for a used wrist watch starts at $1 and tops out at $77,833,928 with these watches, on average, selling for $5,845.

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 Wrist Watch
  • 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.