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What is the difference between a watch and a timepiece?
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The difference between a watch and a timepiece has largely faded over time, with many people using the words interchangeably. However, the original meanings of the words are different. The term watch once indicated a timekeeping device worn on the wrist powered by a battery, while timepiece referred to those pieces with mechanical or automatic movement systems. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage watches.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Ladies Rolex Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Vintage Rolex Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch, circa 1960s.
The Ladies Vintage Rolex Wristwatch with diamond accents was made in the 1960s. This dress style ladies watch ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Pink Gold Citrine Ruby Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Retro Pink Gold Citrine Ruby Diamond Wristwatch.
This lovely Retro 14k pink gold Citrine, Ruby and Diamond wristwatch was made in the 1940s. It houses a Geneve 17jewel manual...
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pequignet French gold-plated Black quartz wristwatch, vintage
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Elegant and timeless French watch from the prestigious fine watchmaking house Pequignet
Pequignet - Gold-Plated Quartz Watch - CASE: Good condition, glass in very good condition. - B...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Deco Curved Moeris Ladies Сheckered Enamel Watch Box, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco unique enamel сheckered design lady's wristwatch. Presented in a period-correct box that has a special insert to hold it upright. The craftsmanship is of the highest level, ...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Enamel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch 116523 Blue Dial - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (40mm diameter). Blue dial w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Automatic Watch W51005Q4 2302
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Automatic Watch W51005Q4 2302 - Automatic. Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold ( 28 x 35 mm ) ; date at 6 o'clock with blue spinel crown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
