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Original 1970s Alexis Barthelay Manual-Winding Movement Chain Silver Watch
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1970's, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Wrist Watch, an iconic piece characterized by an
Category

1970s French Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Elgin for Shreve Co. San Francisco Enamel Dial Wristwatch, 1910
By Shreve Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an early wrist watch made by the Elgin Watch Co and retailed by Shreve & Co
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Mixed Metal

Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver s Style Manual Watch, 1920s
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket-Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1601 with Carbonized Charcoal Case and Band
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
(automatic) wrist watch with a charcoal dial with original stick markers and straight hands. The dial looks
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original 1970s Alexis Barthelay Manual-Winding Movement Chain Silver Watch
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1970's, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Wrist Watch, an iconic piece characterized by an
Category

1970s French Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

[CHOPARD] Chopard Happy Sports 3P Diamond Leather Red Sapphire R. 9544/9999 32mm
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Wrist Watch; Happy Sport - Be Happy Brand: Chopard Watch Type: Adult Unisex Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Bart Simpson 5513 Submariner 40mm Steel Unpolished Circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex stainless steel 40mm reference 5513 men's wrist watch. Vintage, circa 1959-1964. Known in the
Category

1960s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Ladies Yellow Gold Piaget Jade and Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold ladies Piaget wrist watch has a vertical oval head with a jade dial
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 1952-1961 Oyster 34 Perpetual Reference 1003 Two Tone Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
formal wrist watch. The exquisite dial features 14k yellow gold stick indices and the Rolex crown as the
Category

1950s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940 s
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
pocket and wrist watches. They are still in business today which means they must have done something
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Chanel Quartz Premiere Yellow Gold Fashion Watch with Integral Gold Band
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely 18K yellow gold Chanel Premiere quartz ladies wrist watch was released by the
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold. Chic and slim 8.6mm thick case with
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Mediterranean Edden Rose Gold MOP Dial MEP40WGPL
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden ladies wrist watch reference MEP40WGPL. Inspired in the
Category

2010s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1880 s Ladies J.W. Benson Bracelet Watch with Articulated Band Kiln Fired Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is one of the most unique wrist watches I have ever seen. The workmanship is exceptional and it
Category

1880s American Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Roberto Cavalli Silver Wristwatch Snakes 90s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Very rare and exceptional Vintage Roberto Cavalli Wrist Watch Snakes. Step into the world of bold
Category

Early 2000s Italian Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Rose Gold Silver Diamond Dial W3BB0007 Box Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
to 30 meters, it is suitable for everyday wear, fitting 6.75 inch wrist. Watch is in pristine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial Hands Strap circa 1920
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Vintage Wrist Watch than this one. Dueber-Hampden Watch Company History In 1930, the Dueber-Hampden
Category

1920s American Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Omega Yellow 14k Gold Unisex Mid-Century Mesh Dress Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's unisex Omega wrist watch. Stylish mid-century 14k yellow gold round bezel dress
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Steel Quartz Movements Red Leather Seams Manual Vintage Wristwatch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
This vintage 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

Round Steel Quartz Movements White Leather Seams Manual Vintage Wristwatch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
This vintage 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

[CHOPARD] Chopard Happy Sports 3P Diamond Orange Sapphire R. 9496/9999 32mm
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Wrist Watch; Happy Sport - Be Happy Brand: Chopard Watch Type: Adult Unisex Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Watch In 18K Gold With Leather Strap Box/Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, booklet, DVD, and certificate papers also included. Pre-Owned Cartier Ballon Bleu reference 3003 wrist
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Curved Moeris Ladies Сheckered Enamel Watch Box Cross Fob, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
the sort of tiny enameled cross people attached to pocket/wrist watches or wore as a small devotional
Category

1910s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Enamel

Marsh Steel, Diamond and Gold Wristwatch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive and elegant Marsh Art Deco steel, gold and diamond clamper style wrist watch. Patinaed
Category

1930s American Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Steel

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
to the reverse with an hallmarked flip clasp. This Ciro manual wind wrist watch is fitted with a
Category

1950s Unknown Retro Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Piaget Polo Ladies in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel Piaget Papers
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget signed "Polo" ladies wrist watch in 18k yellow gold with diamonds. Complete with original
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci 100M Steel Rectangular Custom Diamond G-Bezel Black Dial Unisex Watch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Swiss Water Resistant Wrist Watch. Pre-Owned Case Diameter: 32mm stainless steel 32 mm watch
Category

2010s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

7.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.32 Carat Diamond Van Cleef Arpels Cosmos Watch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
garden on your wrist! The legendary history of fine jewelry and watch maison Van Cleef & Arpels all
Category

Late 20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Yellow 2022 Bart Simpson New box papers
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
ROLEX Oyster Perpetual 36 Spetial Edition 'Bart Simpson' Ref. 12600. Wrist watch. Stainless steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the
Category

1970s French Modernist Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.16 Carat Diamond, Platinum and 18k White Gold Ladies Watch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
from the added security of a hinged security catch. This Cortébert manual wind wrist watch is fitted
Category

1940s Unknown Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J.W Benson Sterling Silver Oversized Chronograph with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By JW Benson London
Located in Long Beach, CA
been originally a wrist watch. It was a common style in the Russian market at the time. The British
Category

1910s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Antique 2.16 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Watch, circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique manual wind wrist watch is fitted with a Swiss made 15 jewel movement. The interior of the watch
Category

1920s Unknown Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Concord Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 18 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Ladies Quartz Watch Featuring A 24mm Case. New Black Leather
Category

Late 20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Swiss Full Diamond 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
-deployant clasp keeps the watch secure on the wrist. There are approximately 6 carats of diamonds in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch With Pave Dial Containing 158 Round Diamonds Totaling
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Estate Mariner Sapphire Crystal Watch 7" Stainless Steel
By Concord Watch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
glance at the wrist. This mens Concord watch has been newly polished and is in wonderful condition
Category

1990s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel

Concord Saratoga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Concord Saratoga watch is an elegant timepiece characterized by its round face and reliable quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Concord Polo Watch in 14K Yellow Gold, 1982
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Bracelet fits up to a 7 inch wrist. (The links have screws so
Category

20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Concord Estate Saratoga Roman Numerals Watch 18k Gold + Stainless Steel
By Concord Watch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
understated luxury, making a statement with every glance at the wrist. This mens Concord watch has been newly
Category

1990s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress Watch - Quartz. 14K Yellow gold with diamond
Category

20th Century Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Record Military Issued Dirty Dozen Watch - WWW L33573 Watch.
By Record Watch Co
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Record Watch Ref And Number: WWW L33573 Features : Shatter-proof Plexi Crystal - Dial
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Concord Stainless Steel Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shape METAL
Category

1980s Swiss Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Concord Saratoga Chronograph Automatic Men s Watch Ref.14.H7.1892
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Concord Saratoga men’s chronograph is a bold expression of refined sport-luxury design, crafted with precision and attention to detail. Its stainless steel case and integrated br...
Category

20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Nickel Campaign Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
Category

1910s American Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wrist, circa 1918 Rare Model
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL
Category

1910s American Art Deco Used Wrist Watch

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Sportivo Steel MOP Diamond Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 14.25.662.1
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
: 13 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Color: Gray Water Resistance: 50 m (5 ATM) Watch Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel

Concord 18k Stainless Steel Mariner S.G. Men s Quartz Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
Concord 18k bezel and stainless steel mariner S.G. Men's quartz watch #1581117. Good working order
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Concord Delirium 18k Rose Gold Watch 52 N5 1460.1
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
-Good condition case, strap shows signs of wear -Case material: 18k Rose Gold -Movement: Manual Wind Movement -Case Size: 28mm x 43mm -Dial: Black jump hour dial -Black leather strap
Category

2010s Used Wrist Watch

Vintage Concord Mariner SG Ref. 15.72.115.V13 Men s Quartz Date Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
A sleek Concord Watch from the 20th century, featuring a distinctive octagonal case with a black
Category

20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Concord Saratoga Stainless Steel Diamonds Date Quartz Men s Watch Ref.24.C2.1894
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Concord Saratoga men’s watch is an elegant fusion of contemporary style and refined Swiss
Category

20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Concord La Scala Diamond Dial Chronograph Quartz Men s Watch Ref. 14.C5.1891
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
chronograph movement, this watch offers accuracy and durability, complemented by a refined black leather strap
Category

20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Certina Men’s Watch – Ref. 569127
By Certina Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Classic, reliable, and unmistakably Swiss, this vintage Certina men’s watch is a fine example of
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Silver

Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men s Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221
By Concord Watch
Located in San Diego, CA
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221 - Introducing the
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel, Yellow Gold

Corum Gold Ingot Diamond 18KT Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Very Elegant! Corum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ingot and Diamond Petite watch with new Alligator Band
Category

1970s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Concord Year of Dragon Enamel Dial Watch in 18K Rose Gold, 1998
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a rare Concord limited edition year of the dragon in 18K rose gold from 1998 featuring a striking hand-painted enamel dragon dial with diamonds from 1998. Comes with its orig...
Category

20th Century Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

West End Watch Company Secundus Indian Army Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in London, GB
This West End Watch Company Secundus model watch was sold and issued to the Indian Army mainly
Category

1920s Swiss Used Wrist Watch

Materials

Steel

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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.