Rare Watches
to
99
1,399
676
1,665
677
593
288
256
195
183
165
135
133
129
118
94
69
66
55
50
34
19
16
15
15
13
12
11
10
8
7
5
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
703
158
130
95
41
Sort By
Vetta Stop Second, Antimagnetique, Rare Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, Lazio
Vetta Stop Second, Antimagnetique, rare, 50’
Movement and functions: hand-winding cal. E1168
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Day-Date Royal Arabic Blue Rare! Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Royal Arabic Blue Rare!
All original Rolex Parts
excellent condition
Category
Early 2000s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Omega / Tissot Art Deco Yellow Gold Filled Rare Watch with Original Dial, 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega / Tissot
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Wrist Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Bueche Girod Dress Watch In 9K White Gold Integrated Bracelet Ca' 1970's
By Bueche Girod
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare watch by Bueche Girod, sold in 1973. Crafted from 9k white gold. Manual wind movement
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
H 1.03 in W 1.03 in Dm 1.03 in
Corum Sterling Silver Cuff Style Manual Watch, 1970s
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is a very rare watch by a premier house and hand made in Sterling Silver. It is easy to
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Styled Wrist Watch with a Rare Matching Bracelet
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the iconic house of Gruen is fitted with what appears to be its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch w/ 14 Karat, White Gold Bracelet 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a darling and rare watch by the iconic American
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial from 1930's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches
Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a very rare watch by the iconic house
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Franklin MInt Commemorative or 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Wrist Watch
By Franklin MInt
Located in Long Beach, CA
rare watch was produced in a limited edition by the Franklin Mint. If I read it correctly it is number
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
The rare watch by the iconic house of Rolex is still
Category
Antique 1770s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Pierre Cardin Jaeger-LeCoultre Movement Stainless Steel Moderne Style Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
Crocodile / Medium Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
This is a rare watch, in fact I have never
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Tiffany 18Kt. White Gold Hand Made Watch with Rare Enamel Dial and Day Counter
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch indeed, we have never seen this watch
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Pierre Cardin Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Moderne Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch, in fact I have never seen the model before. It is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Air King Rare Horizontal Grained Dial Original Dauphine Hands 1964
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the iconic house of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Harwood 9ct Solid Gold Rare Earliest Example of the First Automatic Watch 1920
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch. This is a rare example being in rose gold and having the engraved dial. We seldom see this rare
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Cuervo & Sabrinos Rare 8 Day Wrist Watch with Original Dial Art Deco Tank 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a very rare watch made for the legendary house of Cuervo & Sobrinos
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Longines Gold Filled Rare Art Deco Watch with Unique Crystal, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique and rare watch by the legendary house of Longines is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Stone Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Strap from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Wow, what a rare watch this is by the legendary house of Gruen. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Patek Rose Gold Automatic Watch Ref 2584, circa 1956
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This extremely rare watch is full size and comes with an
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is an impressive and rare watch by the premier old house of
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Slate Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the iconic house of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Slate Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the iconic house of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Turler Steel Chronograph Manual Rowing Competition Presentation Watch, 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
for someone with a 65th birthday soon. This is a rare watch produced by the iconic house of Valjoux
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with a Rare Horizontal Grained Original Dial from 1964
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Charles Tissot Gun Metal Silver and Gold Coin Edged Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the old house of
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch is by the legendary luxury house of Universal Geneve. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1919
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the Iconic
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by legendary house of Gruen. It is entirely original with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
IWC Schaffhausen For Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Campaign Style Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch with Swiss
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Longines Stainless Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch with Cord Band from 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the legendary house of Longines. We
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
is a rare watch and I do not recall ever seeing this model before and the condition is remarkable. It
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
suit you will get there on time and in style with the rare watch.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
is a rare watch and I do not recall ever seeing this model before and the condition is remarkable. It
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Glycine 18kt. White Gold Art Deco High Grade Hand Made Watch, circa 1930's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This rare watch, by legendary house of Glycine is entirely hand constructed, case and movement
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Le Coultre 18Kt Solid Gold Round Art Deco Watch in a Modernist Style 1950's
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the legendary house of LeCoultre is in excellent original condition. This is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Silver Campaign Watch circa, 1915 with Original Kiln Fired Dial
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is such a rare watch, we have never seen it before. We
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Daynite Nickel 8 Day Campaign Style Military Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch, we have only seen a few of these in all our years in the
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
International Watch Company or IWC 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
check it out.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the legendary house of I.W.C. is entirely
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Seth Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
Seth Thomas was a legendary American Clock Company. This example is one of their rare watches
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unusual and rare watch by the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Zenith 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1930s
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch by the iconic house of Zenith. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Longines for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1919
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by two
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
, whether with jeans or a dark suit you will get there on time and in style with the rare watch.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Dr's Watch with Fired Enamel Printed Dial 1925
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch, in fact it is the only example we have ever
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
J.E. Caldwell Nickel Finished Doctor's Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
What a rare
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
century. The hand constructed lugs were expertly fitted to this rare watch which had stopped being
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Aero Compax 3 Register Chronograph circa 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This rare watch is by the legendary luxury house of Universal Geneve. The watch is fitted with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1.62 in Dm 1.46 in
Rolex Two Tone Rose and Steel Datejust with an Original Dial circa, Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the iconic house of Rolex is fitted with an
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
Located in Miami, FL
Switzerland during the art deco period, back in the 1915. The rare watch was crafted with parts made up in
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Heuer Stainless Steel Original Dial Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch is in nearly new condition. It appears to have
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Harmon Steel Art Deco Single Button Chronograph with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Harmon Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: One button chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
lugs. However, the dark brown leather strap is brand new. This rare watch has been wonderfully
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Helbros Steel Art Deco Chronograph with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1940s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch with vertical registers is very dependable and comes with our
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
C.D. Peacock Art Deco Style 18 Karat French Hallmarked Wristwatch from 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the legendary house of C.D. Peacock is entirely
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Deco Style Tonneau with Rare Original Dial 1950
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
by the Illinois Watch Company. I have never seen this model with this rare "oxidized" black finish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Watch Designed by the Austrian Artist Hundertwasser, 1995
By Hundertwasser
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Watch designed by the Austrian artist Hundertwasser.
Rare watch, new from stock.
Sold with box
Category
1990s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Steel
Tissot Nickel Silver Campaign Style USA Signal Corp Flawless Enamel Dial, 1915
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Juvenia Sterling Silver Campaign Style Rotary Phone Bezel Manual Wristwatch
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
the back and bezel are hinged. This is a rare watch likely done around 1910. It keeps excellent time
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Rare Watches", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Rare Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of rare watches available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 746 vintage examples as well as 70 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of rare watches made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 81 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, oval cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our rare watches for sale are for men, but there are 415 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much are Rare Watches?
Prices for rare watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $813,993, while rare watches, on average, fetch $6,819.
Questions About Rare Watches
- How rare are AP watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many people would consider AP watches to be rare. The Swiss luxury watchmaker typically manufactures only around 40,000 timepieces per year, and demand for them tends to be high. As a result, there are often lengthy waiting lists for Audemars Piguet watches. However, you can still find various models for sale on trusted online platforms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Audemars Piguet watches.