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FLATO Platinum and Diamond Travel Watch
FLATO Platinum and Diamond Travel Watch

FLATO Platinum and Diamond Travel Watch

By Paul Flato

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This unusual watch clock was created by Paul Flato in New York in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Stainless Precision Ladies Watch with a Rare Movement and Roman Numerals
Rolex Stainless Precision Ladies Watch with a Rare Movement and Roman Numerals

Rolex Stainless Precision Ladies Watch with a Rare Movement and Roman Numerals

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Our Finest Rolex Trained Master Watchmaker has recently finished a complete service on this unusual watch. If you are looking for a distinctive watch which can be worn for all sorts ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Zephyr with Original Bracelet from 1968
Rolex Two Tone Zephyr with Original Bracelet from 1968

Rolex Two Tone Zephyr with Original Bracelet from 1968

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

You can wear this unusual watch for all sorts of occasions and count on it to get you there on time, evry time.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Thomas Russell Liverpool. A Gold Keyless Fusee Up & Down Watch C1906
Thomas Russell Liverpool. A Gold Keyless Fusee Up & Down Watch C1906

Thomas Russell Liverpool. A Gold Keyless Fusee Up & Down Watch C1906

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Russell also had a fallback in case the keyless mechanism stopped working, a key could be used. This pocket watch is indeed rare and unusual watch. I believe that this watch moveme...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964
0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964

0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This unusual watch secures to one side of the watch case with a hallmarked push fit clasp and benefits from the additional security of a hinged safety clasp.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle in Burgundy Hard Stone
17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle in Burgundy Hard Stone

17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle in Burgundy Hard Stone

Located in Beervelde, BE

The details of the carving on the jambs and front are very Fine and unusual. Watch carefully the images and you ll be impressed.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Unusual Lecoultre Disco Volante Watch in 14K Gold
Unusual Lecoultre Disco Volante Watch in 14K Gold

Unusual Lecoultre Disco Volante Watch in 14K Gold

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

An unusual "disco volante" or flying saucer wristwatch from Lecoultre, in 14k gold. Diameter across not including crown is 32.5mm. Approx. weight 28 grams. Manual wind movement runni...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886

Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886

By Rockford Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

We will continue to service it for you. It is a large watch with an unusual case design and we supply it with pocket watch chain as well.

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tag Heuer 3000 professional, reference 932206, unusual design, Year 1987
Tag Heuer 3000 professional, reference 932206, unusual design, Year 1987

Tag Heuer 3000 professional, reference 932206, unusual design, Year 1987

By TAG Heuer

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and rare Tag Heuer 3000 professional, reference 932.206 features a 40mm (inc crown guard) stainless steel case with grey dial. An unusual design from the post Tag takeove...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 2279J Ladies Rectangular wristwatch with very unusual Conical sha
Patek Philippe 2279J Ladies Rectangular wristwatch with very unusual Conical sha

Patek Philippe 2279J Ladies Rectangular wristwatch with very unusual Conical sha

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Patek Philippe 2279J Vintage Ladies Rectangular wristwatch with very unusual Conical shape  pyramid lugs.  The watch was made in 1950;  and measures 28 x 15mm.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880
American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880

American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Notably, the movement boasts a highly unusual layout for an American watch. Incorporated in 1859, the American Watch Co. revolutionized the industry by mass-producing high-quality p...

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 2429J Vintage Unusual Large Curved Claw Lugs in Gold Circa. 1948
Patek Philippe 2429J Vintage Unusual Large Curved Claw Lugs in Gold Circa. 1948

Patek Philippe 2429J Vintage Unusual Large Curved Claw Lugs in Gold Circa. 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: Patek Philippe 2429J Vintage Calatrava made in 18K yellow gold case, measuring 32.5 x 40mm.  The case design has large curved claw stepped lugs, with a tapered bezel.  ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Carbonized Finish Unusual Custom Dial, 1960's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Carbonized Finish Unusual Custom Dial, 1960's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Carbonized Finish Unusual Custom Dial, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with Carbonized Finish CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel and White Gold Datejust with Unusual Black Dial Rose Batons, Early 1
Rolex Steel and White Gold Datejust with Unusual Black Dial Rose Batons, Early 1

Rolex Steel and White Gold Datejust with Unusual Black Dial Rose Batons, Early 1

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's DIMENSIONS / S...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Universal Geneve Pink Gold Bumper Automatic Watch
Universal Geneve Pink Gold Bumper Automatic Watch

Universal Geneve Pink Gold Bumper Automatic Watch

By Univeral Geneve

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Rare to find in nice condition this unusual Universal Geneve dress watch. Bumper automatic, cal. 138, solid pink gold, 18k.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Cuff Watch Bracelet Sterling Silver ca' 1970's
Longines Cuff Watch Bracelet Sterling Silver ca' 1970's

Longines Cuff Watch Bracelet Sterling Silver ca' 1970's

By Longines

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

An unusual cuff watch in sterling silver by Longines, ca' 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Bucherer 800 Silver Hand-Wind Cuff Bracelet Women’s Watch
Vintage Bucherer 800 Silver Hand-Wind Cuff Bracelet Women’s Watch

Vintage Bucherer 800 Silver Hand-Wind Cuff Bracelet Women’s Watch

By Bucherer

Located in New York, NY

Its unusual combination of a wide silver bracelet and concealed-style watch face makes it both a functional timepiece and a statement accessory.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Hilton White Gold Filled Mid Century Mystery Watch
Hilton White Gold Filled Mid Century Mystery Watch

Hilton White Gold Filled Mid Century Mystery Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

They specialized in unusual men's and ladies watches for the unique jeweler around the world.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bueche Girod Dual Time Mechanical Watch Ca' 1970's
Bueche Girod Dual Time Mechanical Watch Ca' 1970's

Bueche Girod Dual Time Mechanical Watch Ca' 1970's

By Bueche Girod

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

An unusual dual time mechanical watch by Bueche Girod in 18k gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s
A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s

A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s

By Unbranded

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This is what makes this watch a very unusual and rare piece to own. This lovely rare pocket watch is made to look like a Breguet pocket watch, but it was made by a very competent wa...

Category

Antique 1820s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Der Bauwede Genève "Spider" Diamond, Sapphire, and Aquamarine Tonneau Watch
Van Der Bauwede Genève "Spider" Diamond, Sapphire, and Aquamarine Tonneau Watch

Van Der Bauwede Genève "Spider" Diamond, Sapphire, and Aquamarine Tonneau Watch

By VAN DER BAUWEDE

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ideal for collectors of Van Der Bauwede watches or anyone seeking an unusual and elegant statement watch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch
Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch

Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unusual military style watch has a flawless enamel dial and original Breguet style Arabic numerals and a matching pair of original blued steel Bregu...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

18K Gold Cartier La Dona Sport Wrist Watch with Cartier Leather Strap
18K Gold Cartier La Dona Sport Wrist Watch with Cartier Leather Strap

18K Gold Cartier La Dona Sport Wrist Watch with Cartier Leather Strap

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Having a very interesting case shape and crown placement, this watch is unusual, sporty and elegant. The dial has a silver background with Roman Numeral black markers above a field o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1964 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Full Size Watch with 562 Movement Prussion Blu
1964 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Full Size Watch with 562 Movement Prussion Blu

1964 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Full Size Watch with 562 Movement Prussion Blu

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

The Prussian Blue dial brings richness and individuality to an otherwise restrained design, making the watch feel sophisticated, unusual, and distinctive on the wrist.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch
Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch

Essex Nickel Silver One Button Chronograph Original Enamel Dial Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unusual military style watch has a flawless enamel dial and original Breguet style Arabic numerals and a matching pair of original blued steel Bregu...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900
A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900

A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900

By A. Lange & Söhne

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The compensation balance with micrometer regulation, blued steel overcoil hair spring and gold escape wheel showing that this is a top quality movement. This watch is rare as it is ...

Category

20th Century German Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The other unusual aspect of the watch is that the phases of the moon are situated at the nine o'clock.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This is a fine example of a Swiss Repeating pocket watch with an unusual dial and an unusual chronograph hand.

Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Large 36000 BPH Chronometer Watch - SS
1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Large 36000 BPH Chronometer Watch - SS

1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Large 36000 BPH Chronometer Watch - SS

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Suwanee, GA

It is very uncommon with a large, retro case powered by a high-frequency movement, an unusual combination. It’s a watch that feels deliberate and design-driven - strong in form, ba...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco

1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning ladies vintage cocktail watch has been crafted in 9k white gold. This 1940s wristwatch has an unusual, geometric Art Deco style design.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

Zenith 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1930s
Zenith 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1930s

Zenith 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch, circa 1930s

By Zenith

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is done in the classic art deco style and the two piece case is very unusual. The watch has just been serviced by our team and comes with an 18 month warranty on this nearly 100 y...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco enameled lapel watch. This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in Switzerland during the art deco period, back in the 1915.

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's

Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's

By Buren

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch Buren is done with an unusual articulated design.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Dress Watch 1950's with Covered Dial and Pearl Inlay
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Dress Watch 1950's with Covered Dial and Pearl Inlay

Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Dress Watch 1950's with Covered Dial and Pearl Inlay

By Helbros

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT /...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Cellini 6623 Anniversary Logo Dial, Crocodile Strap & Orignal 18k Buckle
Rolex Cellini 6623 Anniversary Logo Dial, Crocodile Strap & Orignal 18k Buckle

Rolex Cellini 6623 Anniversary Logo Dial, Crocodile Strap & Orignal 18k Buckle

By Rolex

Located in Tucson, AZ

Applied hour markers, slender hands, and the signature Offered with a genuine crocodile black leather strap and original 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle, this Cellini makes a sophisti...

Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1485A Rare stainless steel water Resistant Square Circa 1944
Patek Philippe 1485A Rare stainless steel water Resistant Square Circa 1944

Patek Philippe 1485A Rare stainless steel water Resistant Square Circa 1944

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Only offered with a silver dial, the ref. 1485 is a completely monochromatic timepiece that broke from Patek’s conservative design language and dared to do something new and unusual....

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Poljot (USSR) 34 x 42mm stainless steel gold coloured case, patination, c1967
Poljot (USSR) 34 x 42mm stainless steel gold coloured case, patination, c1967

Poljot (USSR) 34 x 42mm stainless steel gold coloured case, patination, c1967

Located in Canterbury, England

This is a great Soviet era mens watch with an unusual cushion case. we date manufacture to c.1967 Vintage collection: all vintage collection watches are watchmaker reviewed, come wit...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1990s Eterna Gold Club Two Tone Sapphire Bezel Skeleton Dial Auto 34mm
Vintage 1990s Eterna Gold Club Two Tone Sapphire Bezel Skeleton Dial Auto 34mm

Vintage 1990s Eterna Gold Club Two Tone Sapphire Bezel Skeleton Dial Auto 34mm

By Eterna

Located in New York, NY

An Enigma From The Nineties This Eterna Gold Club is one of the most unusual and sparsely documented watches we have encountered.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm
Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm

Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

It is a piece for someone who appreciates clever design, strong gold work, and the charm of unusual mid-century watches. Worn closed, it reads as a refined gold bracelet, with the ut...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet, late 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet, late 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet, late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

The dial is a rare jet black with unusual block markers and the watch still has its original Oyster Bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is the perfect unisex size and it can be worn for all types of occasions. We seldom see this watch with this unusual dial.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Le Coultre 14Kt. Yellow Gold in New Old Stock Condition Hand Made, circa 1950's
Le Coultre 14Kt. Yellow Gold in New Old Stock Condition Hand Made, circa 1950's

Le Coultre 14Kt. Yellow Gold in New Old Stock Condition Hand Made, circa 1950's

Located in Long Beach, CA

LeCoultre was the main supplier for Cartier for most of their early history doing exceptional collaborative watches with unusual complications. We have just serviced this watch, fo...

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Zenith 14kt. Two Tone Solid Gold Designed for the Russian Marker, circa 1915
Zenith 14kt. Two Tone Solid Gold Designed for the Russian Marker, circa 1915

Zenith 14kt. Two Tone Solid Gold Designed for the Russian Marker, circa 1915

By Zenith

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Russian Market METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Two Tone Gold Yellow and White CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is also fitted with one of the last generations of the "Bubble Back" movement, the 645 caliber, an oversized example of the original caliber. This is a watch for a collector of un...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

An unusual Anglo-Indian carved ebony night watch stand
An unusual Anglo-Indian carved ebony night watch stand

An unusual Anglo-Indian carved ebony night watch stand

Located in London, GB

An unusual Anglo-Indian carved ebony night watch stand, modelled as a bearded Indian porter or attendant holding a staff.

Category

Antique 1880s Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest
Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian mahogany watch and clock repairer’s chest having a shaped gallery with a carved gilded phoenix to the centre above eight hand painted drawers displaying the...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Richard Colston Turkish Market Britannia Silver Verge Pocket Watch
Richard Colston Turkish Market Britannia Silver Verge Pocket Watch

Richard Colston Turkish Market Britannia Silver Verge Pocket Watch

Located in Nottingham, GB

Bottwell registered this mark following the 1697 act establishing the compulsory 95.84% Britannia standard. Silver watch cases bearing hallmarks from this era are unusual, as compuls...

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Antique Early 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Britannia Standard Silver, Brass, Enamel

5 Dollar 1910 Gold Coin Watch Chain 18ct
5 Dollar 1910 Gold Coin Watch Chain 18ct

5 Dollar 1910 Gold Coin Watch Chain 18ct

Located in Milano, MI

Unusual pocket watch chain in 18ct gold from the 1940s circa with a 5 Dollar coin Half Eagle, Indian Head - dated 1910 minted in 900/1000 (21.6ct) gold.

Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vauchez Paris Gold and Enamel Double-Sided Calendar Pocket Watch
Vauchez Paris Gold and Enamel Double-Sided Calendar Pocket Watch

Vauchez Paris Gold and Enamel Double-Sided Calendar Pocket Watch

Located in Nottingham, GB

Glazed bezels with two-colour gold rope-twist borders frame both faces of this unusual French pocket watch, which measures 36 mm across.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel, Steel

Swiss Enamel and Silver Centre Seconds Calendar Verge Pocket Watch
Swiss Enamel and Silver Centre Seconds Calendar Verge Pocket Watch

Swiss Enamel and Silver Centre Seconds Calendar Verge Pocket Watch

Located in Nottingham, GB

Crafted by an anonymous Swiss maker around 1790, this pocket watch measures 59 mm in diameter. Enamelled decoration of this standard on solid silver cases from the late eighteenth ce...

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Antique Late 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Metal, Silver, Steel

LEICHT MAYER 1925 Enameled Lapel Pendant-Brooch Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
LEICHT MAYER 1925 Enameled Lapel Pendant-Brooch Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold

LEICHT MAYER 1925 Enameled Lapel Pendant-Brooch Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Lapel pendant-brooch watch designed by Leicht Mayer. This is a very unusual lapel-pendant-brooch necklace watch created during the art-deco period in Lucerne Switzerland by the watc...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre
Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre

Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre

Located in Tustin, CA

Pocket watches were a necessity during this era and fine shops along the Palais Royal specialized in selling unusual and whimsical pocket watch accessories.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Brass

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You are likely to find exactly the unusual watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect unusual watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic unusual watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an unusual watch featuring Ruby from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding an unusual watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 31 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

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On average, an unusual watch at 1stDibs sells for $4,833, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $72,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Watches for You

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, vintage and luxury 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. Bulgari’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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.