Watches
Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Watches
14k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Watches
Gold-filled
1940s French Retro Vintage Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Watches
Gilt Metal
1930s Swiss Victorian Vintage Watches
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Coral, 18k Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Retro Watches
18k Gold, Gold
1960s Japanese Retro Vintage Watches
Stainless Steel
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Late 20th Century European Retro Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Japanese Retro Vintage Watches
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Watches
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Stainless Steel
1960s French Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Watches
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
1970s French Retro Vintage Watches
1880s American Victorian Antique Watches
10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Watches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold
2010s Retro Watches
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1880s Irish Late Victorian Antique Watches
Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Watches
14k Gold
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Stainless Steel
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Steel
1990s Retro Watches
1970s Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Watches
Mid-20th Century American Retro Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Watches
1990s Retro Watches
1990s Retro Watches
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s French Retro Vintage Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Retro Watches
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
1990s Retro Watches
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold
1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Antique Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique, New and Vintage Watches
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bvlgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.