The Sotheby’s Home Watch Collection: Shop Sotheby's verified designer watches from Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, Piaget and more:

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It is said that the very first wristwatch was made in 1868 by the Swiss company Patek Philippe for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Although people were finding various ways to attach pocket watches to their wrists for two or three centuries, it was done more as a matter of convenience than style. Not surprisingly, it was a person of royal lineage who first wore a wristwatch as a fashion accessory.

Taking a cue from the countess, the late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the wristwatch become an essential part of a person’s wardrobe and a unique way to express one’s individuality. Indeed, a watch isn’t simply a functional instrument that tells time, it’s a very personal accessory that says much about a person’s style, panache, confidence and position in society. Shop the Sotheby’s Home Watch Collection now!

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