Over a century ago, five visionaries founded Concord Watch. Two master watchmakers — Walter Hugenin and Charles Bonny — and three financial partners set out to create the refined luxury watches for which they are known today and initially had their sights set squarely on discerning American consumers.
Established in 1908 in Biel, Switzerland, Concord has long been recognized for its sophisticated timepieces including its collections of what are widely known as jewelry watches, which, depending on the striking model, might feature 18-karat gold cases, an integration of rubies or emeralds or eye-catching rows of prong-set, single-cut diamonds adorning the bezel. Concord provided these timepieces to fine jewelry houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels in the early 20th century.
The brand’s innovation quickly outpaced its competitors, as Concord became one of the first watchmakers to produce private label watches set with precious metals and gemstones, and during the 1940s, the manufacture of its sleek modernist timepieces included models made from coins. An ad during the 1950s touted the brand's Coin Bracelet watch as a “Symbol of Elegance.”
In 1970, the North American Watch Company — under the leadership of Gedalio Grinberg, a Cuban businessman who had relationships with Piaget, Omega and other manufacturers — purchased Concord as well as Movado.
With Grinberg at the helm, Concord debuted its revolutionary Delerium line in 1979 — which included the thinnest watch ever designed at less than 2 mm thick — just as the Swiss watchmaking industry found itself challenged by the quartz crisis. During the 1980s, the brand experimented with watches that were marked by a marriage of sportiness and dressiness, which yielded the Mariner as well as the Saratoga collection. In 2008, Concord was awarded the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève for its C1 Tourbillon Gravity.
Today Concord is a subsidiary of Movado.
Find vintage Concord Watch bracelets, brooches and watches on 1stDibs.
Concord La Scala 26mm Steel Diamond Blue Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 14.G4.1843
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
Display model. The watch has never been worn or used. No original box and papers. Brand: Concord Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: Concord La Scala Country/Region...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Concord La Scala Ladies Wristwatch 14.G4.1843.S - Stainless Quartz Blue 1Yr Wnty
By Concord Watch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Concord Model: La Scala Model Number: 14.G4.1843.S Dial Color: Blue Metal Content: Stainless Steel Movement: Quartz Warranty: One-Year Stone Information: Natural Mother of ...
$6,200 / item
Dm 1.38 in
Cartier Pasha Ladies Stainless Steel Watch with Baby Blue Diamond Dial & Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha #2324 automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel, custom diamond dial. Watch has been fully polished, serviced and there are...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Ladies Tiffany & Co. Blue Atlas 2-Hand 24MM 62867485 Diamond Steel Quartz Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 24.00 mm Weight: 50.04 grams TIFFANY & CO. Ladies stainless steel, diamond TIFFANY & CO. Sw...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Metro 3-Hand Ice Blue 34MM Diamond Dial Steel Automatic Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 97.36 grams TIFFANY & CO. ladies stainless steel, diamond Swiss made wristwatc...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller 6850 SC DP Diamond Dial Watch Blue Strap Automatic Platinum Rotor
By Franck Muller
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This item is offered on consignment on behalf of a client; all serious and reasonable offers are presented for consideration, and we work diligently to achieve a mutually agreeable outcome. Title: Franck Muller 6850...
White Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
Dm 2 in
Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratc...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Chopard Happy Sport 276323-1002 Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Sport 18k white gold 33mm quartz ladies watch with crocodile skin leather strap. Set with round and cabochon cut Blue Sapphires and Diamonds around the bezel, case, and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Philip Teslar Dual Time Zone Diamond Ladies Watch - Stainless Steel Quartz
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Philip Teslar Model: Dual Time Zone Movement: Quartz Warranty: 1 year Metal Content: Stainless Steel Stone Information Natural Diamonds Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp Featur...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch...
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
