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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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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
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's Wristwatch 16233 Stainless Yellow Gold 18k 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Model Number: 16233
Warranty: One Year
Year: 1993
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Ivory Pyramid
Metal Content: Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W5000156 1840
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W5000156 1840 - Automatic winding; date. 18k yellow gold case (28 x 32mm ). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals. 18K Ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère Vendôme 18 Carat Yellow Gold & Steel Round Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Get ready to fall in love with this spectacular wrist watch from the iconic Cartier Panthère Collection, expertly crafted from 18 carat yellow gold and stainless steel.
The wonderfu...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Wind with Deployant Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent condition Must de Cartier vermeil tank watch. This watch is powered by an in house Cartier manual wind movement.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Rolex Gold Submariner 126618LB Blue 18 Carats Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the Rolex Gold Submariner 126618LB Blue, a pinnacle of luxury and craftsmanship.
This exquisite timepiece features a stunning all-go...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
