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Why is it called a watch?
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Made T. Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
JOAN RIVERS vintage new gold wrap designer watch bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JOAN RIVERS
• gold tone
• vintage designer bracelet
MEASUREMENTS
• flexible, will fit most wrist sizes
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with min...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Square Bucherer Swiss Watch with White Face
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ladies wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, to form a square watch case, with a silvered dial, sporting baton hour markers and gold Arabic numerals.
This Bucherer watch is Swiss made, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 18K Yellow Gold Cortebert Swiss Watch with Black Leather Strap
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage yellow gold watch, with champagne dial, 18 karat yellow gold watch case, and black leather strap with yellow metal fittings.
This elegant vintage cocktail watch is lozenge shaped and crafted in yellow gold. The gold has a soft, slightly rosy hue, and is complete with a champagne dial. The dial sports hour markers by way of dots and batons and has grooved loops at the top and bottom of the watch case, to which the strap is fastened. The black leather cord watch...
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Montblanc Titanium Timewalker Twinfly 106507 Limited Edition Wristwatch 43 mm
By Montblanc
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This designer watch is characterized by its skillful craftsmanship and understated charm. Meticulously constructed to tell time in an elegant way, it comes in a sturdy case and flaun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Cartier Santos Ronde Stainless Steel White Dial Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier Santos Ronde Stainless steel White Dial Mens Watch
Brand Cartier
Model Santos de Cartier
Case Material Stainless steel
Case Diameter 32mm
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Bezel Stain...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel