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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 Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
In my watch restoration and personal collecting I have a soft spot for the Gruen Quadron series. Introduced in the mid 1920’s their engineering was revolutionary because their moveme...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch Ref 865
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch Ref 865 - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold (48 mm) . White enamel dial with skinny roman numerals. Ref. 865 was produced from ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel with stickers. Blue racing d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038
Gender: Mens
Brand: Rolex
Type: Wristwatches
Reference: 18038
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Style: Luxury Casual
M...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Constellation Ref.3550815 / 155.002, Rare Reflective/Gray Dial Cal 711
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega
Model: Constellation
Reference Number: 3550815 / 155.002
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic Cal 711
Case Material: Stainless steel
Measurement...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
