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Vintage 1989 Must de Cartier 21 Watch – Quartz
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1989 Must de Cartier 21 featuring a 31mm stainless steel case with a polished bezel engraved with gold Roman numerals. The beige dial is complemented by blued steel hands and...
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume Mercier Tiffany Co Diamond Gold Lady s Watch
By Baume Mercier
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous diamond 18k yellow gold lady's watch by Baume & Mercier and Tiffany & Co. The
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940 s Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch "Charlin"
Located in Wailea, HI
1940s 14K Retro Charlin Watch – A Golden Piece of Hollywood History Step back in time with this
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier Ellipse Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Ellipse Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 x 22 M.M. 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case set with
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blancpain Leman 2102 Women s Watch in Stainless Steel
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
Blancpain Leman 2102 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 109936 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum vintage Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Corum
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Corum Ladies Wrist watch, 26 x 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval case with flexible
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 35mm dress wristwatch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Features a silver dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock and Arabic numbers 3,9 12. Fitted with p...
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tudor Oysterdate Big Bloke Stainless Steel Watch
By Tudor
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. The watch is equipped with a stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp. This vintage timepiece is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18k Gold Men s Watch Omega Constellation Chronometer
By Omega
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega Constellation chronometer, automatic day-date 18k gold men's watch with leather strap, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet for Gubelin White Gold Wrist watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Audemars Piguet for Gubelin Switzerland Wrist Watch, 18k White Gold 27 x 27 M.M 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Levian Rose Plated Chocolate Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
# LV9XXX-XXX Measurement: watch will fit up to a 7.25-inch wrist Complete with box, no papers Guaranteed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Yacht-Master 18k Everose Gold Men s Watch 116655
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master 18k Everose Gold Men's Watch 116655 - Automatic winding. Yacht-Master. 18k rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Queen of Brunei s Piaget Five Time Zone Watch
By Piaget
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned for Queen Saleha of Brunei, this glamorous watch from the renowned horologist Piaget
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Bueche Girod 18K Gold Two-Time Zone Mechanical Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier's most distinctive timepieces in the 1960s and 1970s. The watch features a striking 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Large 18K Gold Quartz 25mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Cartier Tank, 25mm crafted in 18K yellow gold unisex watch. Roman numerals, original lizard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Memovox Alarm Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm watch, featuring a 37mm stainless steel case
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Ladies Breitling Tahitian A77380 Diamond Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Case size: 33mm -Stainless steel -Movement: Quartz -Aftermarket MOP diamond dial -Dial Color: Tahitian -Diamond Bezel, 1.75ct -Comes with Box, no papers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Watch Yellow Gold Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Black dial with gold markers. Bezel measures approx 22mm square. Tubogas band measures approx. 0.20" height off wrist, 0.60" in width, inner circumference approx. 6.10" and flexible ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

HYT Hastroid Green Laser Titanium Composite Watch H02755
By HYT
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Original box and papers are included. 🕰 HYT Hastroid H02755 (Men’s Luxury Wristwatch) Brand: HYT Model: Hastroid Model Number: H02755 Year Manufactured: 2022 Country of Ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Italian 14 Karat Diamond Bangle Watch. The case is 18 Karat and the bangle bracelet 14 Karat
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Waltham 14k white gold pocket watch. Open face, 21 jewel Maximus A movement, adjust 5 positions
Category

Late 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Quartz Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bvlgari Mother of Pearl Diamond Watch, 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Crafted by Bvlgari, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel

Diamond Elgin Watch, circa 1940s in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Elgin Watch Circa 1940's in Platinum From Nat to Eva to You Engraved on the back "Nat to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1970s Rare Vacheron Constantin Ellipse 18 KT Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing Vacheron Constantin watch, in perfect working conditions Vintage from the 70s Ellipse Thin
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Mens Watch with Leather Strap
Located in London, GB
A classic 9ct yellow gold men's watch, paired with a sleek leather strap. The warm gold case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
for collectors and watch enthusiasts. The strap is brand new, but not Omega. Case Size: 34.20mm Case
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Midsize Stainless Steel Datejust White Dial Watch 78274
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Midsize Stainless Steel Datejust White Dial Watch 78274 - Automatic winding; 31 jewel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Hermès Swift 25 mm Heure H Hour Watch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Swift 25 mm Heure H Hour watch is crafted of stainless steel in a polished Hermes H casing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Michele Uptown Diamond Dial Chronograph MW25A00C9942 Watch
By Michele
Located in San Fernando, CA
MICHELE Uptown MW25A00C9942 Sapphire crystal Two tone Stainless steel Dial detail the wavy Twenty-eight brilliant diamonds and clean chronograph subdial. 39mm case 18mm band width. D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Ladies 176200 Steel Automatic Oyster Perpetual Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Rolex Ladies Ref 176200 Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. Stainless Steel 26 M.M 3 piece Water
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Louis Vuitton Automatic Tambour Damier Cobalt Chronograph Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Steel Tambour Damier Cobalt Chronograph Watch. A true statement piece, this watch is a testament to
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date Men s 18K Gold Watch 19018
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date Men's 18K Gold Watch 19018 - Quartz; quick-set; sapphire crystal
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph 2618 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
wear , Scratches, and marks Please view photos carefully Gender: Mens Watch Condition : In Preowned
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch Model 200UCQ32W
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch Model 200UCQ32W is an exquisite timepiece known
Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Piaget Protocol White Gold Diamond Watch 92155 M601D
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold Piaget Protocol watch, featuring silvered tapestry dial with diamond bezel. Case is
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Eterna Stainless Steel Art deco Custom Made Watch
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oversized METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lady s 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Movement. Model #4819/1-J Weight: 55.2 grams Measurements: 7'' wrist size The watch is in perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Romulvs 02.0001 Men s Watch in Stainless Steel
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum Romulvs 02.0001 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 134317 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Diamond Watch H344
By Chanel
Located in Perry, FL
Beautiful Chanel watch in working order. Features black ceramic with a black dial and diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

14K White Gold Ornate Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Created by Hamilton, this vintage watch gives off a luxurious feel. The 14K white gold link style
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Men s Stainless Steel Watch 01.0240.410
By Zenith
Located in Dallas, TX
Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Men's Stainless Steel Watch 01.0240.410 - Automatic winding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Glycine Combat Men s Watch 8" Stainless Steel 3854
By Glycine
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Glycine Model: Combat Model Number: 3854 Warranty: 1 year Dial Color: Army Green Metal Content: Stainless Steel Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp Features: Date window, Luminous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Parentesi Yellow Gold Diamond Watch Bracelet BG01
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Parentesi watch bracelet by Bvlgari, set in 18k yellow gold, adorned with approx. 2.50ctw G
Category

20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow gold ( 42 mm) Inner case
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Ebel Sportwave Divers Automatic E9120K51 Stainless-steel Watch Boxed
By Ebel
Located in Toronto, CA
. Check the pics Band Size : Will Fit A wrist Up to Approx. 20 cm Gender: Mens Watch Condition: In
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Retro Gold Buckle Honeycomb Bracelet Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Retro mid century 18k gold honeycomb buckle design bracelet with IWC watch. Bracelet is 6 5/8" long
Category

20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega Watch. Omega Constellation Quartz 1448 Date Wristwatch.
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Omega Constellation 1448/431 Ref 396 White Dial with Date Comes with original box, paperwork, and guarantee card. Condition: Great condition for the age. Excellent Condit...
Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Eberhard Co. Extra-Fort 41029 Stainless Steel Watch
By Eberhard Co.
Located in Toronto, CA
: Men's Watch Condition: In Excellent condition With Minimal Wear And Light Marks ,Check the pics watch
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega " Asymetric " Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega " Asymetric " Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch - Manual movement. Asymetric. Rare And
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Raymond Weil Nabucco 7800 Chronograph Automatic Mens Watch Boxed
By Raymond Weil
Located in Toronto, CA
Gender: Men's watch Condition: In Excellent Condition With Some Of Wear and marks , Check the pics watch
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Large 27mm Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere large 27mm quartz watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a pave diamond bezel, dial
Category

1990s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Watch Bracelet BB 23 2T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold Tubogas bracelet with Bvlgari watch. Bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist
Category

20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

HERMES Mors Watch in Yellow and White Gold
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Mors Watch in Yellow and White 18k Gold (750‰). The square dial is signed Hermès and features the
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bertolucci Pulchra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bertolucci Pulchar
Located in New York, NY
BERTOLUCCI PULCHRA GOLD WATCH WITH DIAMONDS *Like-new, pristine condition. Brand: Bertolucci Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Lastrada Diamond Stainless Steel Watch 418415
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
CHOPARD LASTRADA DIAMOND STAINLESS STEEL WATCH 418415 -Condition: Mint -Case Size: 24x35mm
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 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. You’re likely to find the perfect watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Cartier and Omega are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 13202 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. Finding a watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 56242 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Watch?

Prices for a watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $0 and can go as high as $77,833,928, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,019.
Questions About Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    There are no specific criteria for what makes a military watch a military watch. However, people may call watches "military" if they resist damage due to shocks, are highly waterproof, accurate and easy to read in extreme environments. On 1stDibs, find a selection of military watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Genève watch is a watch stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva, a quality seal awarded to watches that meet strict criteria in regards to its finishing and materials. Browse a variety of Genève watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage watch is any watch that is at least two decades old. A model number can usually be found on a watch's movement for identification purposes, and date marks on the back of a watch can usually tell you if it is vintage. Vintage timepieces have made a comeback for serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts all over the world. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A watch roll is a convenient protective case for your watches and accessories. It is compact and lightweight, which makes it perfect for traveling. Shop a watch roll collection from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    What the rarest watch is varies due to the changes in the market that occur over time. However, many luxury watches are rare due to limited production. Examples include the Rolex 4133 “Split-Seconds,” the Patek Philippe 3974, the Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 in steel, the Bao Dai Rolex Ref. 6062 and the Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal Ref. 4907. Explore a wide variety of watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are two watches that are known as snowflake watches. One snowflake watch is also known as Reference SBGA211 by Grand Seiko. It’s one of the brand’s best known watches and is very popular. Its unique dial resembles a snowflake. The Reference 9411 Tudor Submariner is also called the snowflake because the second hand looks like a snowflake. Shop vintage and contemporary watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    With respect to watchmaking, a complication refers to any feature of a timepiece that is in addition to the display of hours, minutes and seconds. The most common complications include displaying the date, the day of the week or a stopwatch feature.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Bucherer watch is a timepiece made by the company Carl F. Bucherer. Carl-Friedrich Bucherer founded the watchmaker in 1888. His company has the distinction of being one of the oldest Swiss watchmakers to still remain under the ownership of the founder's family. Shop a variety of Bucherer watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A moonphase watch is designed to recreate the different phases of the moon on the dial. The aperture is usually curved so that it looks like the moon is waxing and waning.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A moonphase on a watch shows the current phase of the moon as you see it in the sky. Having an accurate moon phase in a watch is a little more difficult than it would seem because a lunar cycle lasts 29 days, 12 hours and 44 minutes meaning that a 135-tooth gear is necessary to drive the moon disc optimally for the exacting standards of watchmakers. Shop a collection of vintage and new moonphase watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term Atlas watch can refer to one of two things. Tiffany Co.’s line of luxury watches is the Atlas range. Timepieces in the collection draw inspiration from the Tiffany Atlas clock produced in 1853. The St. Moritz Watch Company also produces titanium timepieces called Momentum Atlas or Atlas for short. On 1stDibs, find a variety of watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A calendar watch, as the name suggests, indicates calendar information. It can either have one or a combination of – date, day, week, month, year and moon phase. Dating from different eras, you can find an early iteration of calendar watches from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Find a variety of classic, vintage and antique calendar watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Pandora does not do watches. However, the jewelry maker has produced watches in the past. In 2010, Pandora introduced its Black Crown Diamond watch line, but retired it in July 2014. Shop a selection of Pandora jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A Waltham watch is a timepiece made by one of two manufacturers. The original maker of Waltham watches was the Waltham Watch Company, which operated from 1850 to 1981. During that period, Waltham manufactured more than 40 million watches and clocks. After the company closed, one of its subsidiaries, Waltham, SA, continued the production of Waltham watches. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Waltham watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Polerouter watch is a timepiece designed by Universal Genève. The Swiss watchmaker released the watch in 1954. Legendary designer Gerald Genta created the design. Its fluted chapter ring and oversize 12 o'clock marker set it apart from other mid-century modern pieces. Shop a range of Universal Genève Polerouter watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The portable timepiece worn on the wrist is called a watch due to its original purpose. Although they have become status symbols and fashion accessories, it is believed that early watches were the first tools used by town watchmen, who used them to track the start and end times of their shifts. Find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 41 watch is a timepiece produced by the Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex. Its full name is the Rolex Datejust 41, and the number 41 comes from the fact that it has an Oyster case that measures 41 mm in diameter. You'll find a large selection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A bumper watch is a watch that uses bumper movement for rotation. Modern watches have rotors that spin a 360 degree, whereas bumper movement is back and forth at about 120 degrees. It is a type of self-winding, automatic movement. Find a broad range of antique and vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Waterbury Watch Company was established in the late 1870s in Connecticut to give people an inexpensive watch. It was very simply made, featured a nickel-plated case, no cover and it only had an hour hand. Through many buy-outs over the years, Waterbury eventually was folded into the Timex brand. Find a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.