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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Located in London, GB
A Perpetual Calendar in yellow gold from Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak collection. Featuring a champagne dial and a bezel featuring the iconic 8 Audemars Piguet screws. The dial itself has displays of the moon phases, the day, the date and the month which also has a leap year...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date II Diamond & Ruby Dial 218238
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold 41mm Day-Date II by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 baguette cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut rubies. The fluted bezel, president bracelet and concealed Crownclasp are signature characteristics of a Day-Date. Fitted with a sapphire crystal and self-winding automatic movement. This piece is in excellent condition, still with it's Rolex factory service...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 kt. Yellow Gold Cartier tank Francaise 2385 With Box and Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Yellow Gold Cartier tank Francaise 2385 With Box and Papers in Perfect / Like new condition! Model: Tank Francaise Ref number: 2385 Movement: Quartz Case: 18 kt. Yellow gold Case, Square face measurements 25 mm x 20.7 mm, bezel set with diamonds, crown set with diamond Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 1.5 ct. Dial: White dial with black Roman numerals Strap: 18 kt. yellow gold original Cartier bracelet strap with folding clasp, will max fit a 15.5 cm wrist. Comes with original Cartier box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18038 in yellow gold with a Navy dial 36mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k with navy stick dial on a custom leather strap and an original Rolex 18k yellow gold tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. With pap...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ladies Watch with Blancpain Movement
Located in Fairfield, CT
Presenting a splendid example of mid-20th century craftsmanship, this 14 karat yellow gold ladies' watch from T&HM is an emblem of elegance and precision. Manufactured in the 1950s, ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Hermès Nantucket Watch 29MM Small Model Stainless
Located in West Chester, PA
Brand New The Hermes Nantucket watch is a classic timepiece known for its distinctive rectangular case and elegant design. Hermes Steel watch, ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Titanium

18 Kt Gold Flavio Briatore / Carlo Riva Limited Edition Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold Flavio Briatore / Carlo Riva, Night Tight Limited Edition Diamond Wrist Watch with Big Diamond at 12 Movement :Automatic Case : 18 kt Solid white gold and sapphire glass...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Datejust Ref 1625 Thunderbird 36mm 18k Gold SS Auto 1970s RA355G
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1625 Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" automatic, c.1970s. Verified authentic by a master wat...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Rolex 9k Rose Gold Square 15j Mechanical Hand Wound Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Rolex - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 15 Jewels - Swiss Made Gross Weight: 23.3 Grams (Includes Strap) Case Material: Solid 9k Rose Gold Case Width: 25mm (w/o...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, Art Deco REF. 3361, 18K PINK GOLD
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, 18K PINK GOLD A fine, rare and elegant manual-winding, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with pink dial and center seconds Specifications: Mod...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Vintage Ladies Dress Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Omega Ladies Vintage Dress Watch in 18K Yellow Gold SKU: 092470 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Omega Model: Classique Country of Origin: Switzerland Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Accutron Stainless Steel Electrostatic Spaceview 2020
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: proprietary electrostatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 43.5mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, smooth bezel Band: brown leather strap, deployment Dial: sk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas Ladies wristwatch w/black dial and sapphire crystal top, quartz movement, will fit a wrist up to 6.25 inches. Dial diameter: 23 x 23 mm Marked:BULGARI BB 23 2T S weig...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Steel Oyster perpetual Wrist Watch complete
Located in Chicago, IL
2017 Rolex Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Water Resistant case, Automatic, self winding movement, Silver Satin dial with raised Numerals, Pink Enamel Mark...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116518
Located in London, GB
A mens yellow gold Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a black and champagne-colour dial with red detailing known as a Paul Newman dial and a yellow-gold bezel set with a tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers. Fitted with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and self-winding automatic chronograph movement. The watch is further equipped with a Rolex original...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch, 18K, Breguet Dial Sold 1933
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch; Made in 18K yellow gold measuring 21 x 21mm with a silvered dial, black Breguet numerals, Blue steel hands. The watch is fitted...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bedat & Co. Geneve N07 728 27MM Diamond Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Bedat & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Weight: 53.20 grams Ladies stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Bedat & Co. diamond Swiss made watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Gondolo, Automatic, Ref. 3942, 18 Karat Gold, Full Set
Located in Berlin, DE
This Patek Philippe watch is a prime example of the luxury and precision one would expect from one of the world's leading watch manufacturers. The watch is a true masterpiece of watc...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Berthoud / Universal Genève Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch, Rare Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extermely Rare Collectors Watch with Universal Genève Big Eyes Chronograph Caliber Universal 385 . Case : Stainless Steel, 35 mm
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Dress Watch 1950's with Covered Dial and Pearl Inlay
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 /...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Zenith El Primero 18kt. yellow gold vintage Limited Edition 51/900 , Ref 30.0220
Located in Braintree, GB
Zenith El Primero 18kt. yellow gold vintage Limited Edition 51/900 , Ref 30.0220 400 automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch. The timepiece features a pristine white dial adorned...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Men's Rolex President - Day-Date Watch Custom Malachite 18238
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex President - Day-Date Watch Custom Malachite 18238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset day/date, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel . Custom Mal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Estate Luva 14 Karat Gold Watch Ladies Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gold "Luva" Ladies wide cuff watch. Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 15mm x 19mm 26mm wide band 87 grams marke...
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Late 20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Birks Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1944
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Challenger / Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36m...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Vacheron Constantin Chrono Automatic Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Chrono Automatic Gold Mens Wristwatch, 1990s. Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II Green Dial 116718LN
Located in London, GB
A men' s GMT-Master wristwatch, crafted from 18k yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a distinctive green dial with gold applied hour markers and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. Complementi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre Loved Platinum Deco Watch, Set With 48 Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This stunning art deco pre-loved watch features a platinum case set with 0.35ct of rose-cut diamonds. The dial has been designed with a stunning Art Deco design with a touch of mod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Rare vintage square silver watch with very attractive dial
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage watch in amazing condition with very beautiful luminious numbers and hands. Luminious numbers were considered very useful in those days because the were more visible in...
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Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches

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Silver

Rolex 126333 Datejust 41 Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 37V1T*** Year: 2016 - Now Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Y...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Yellow Custom Dial from 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Tudor Geneve Luxury Ref 9561 Gold Plated Watch Full Set
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Tudor Model: Geneve Reference Number: 9561 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated Measurements : 19mm diameter (excluding...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Tudor Prince Date Tiger Woods 79263 Stainless Steel 18K Yellow Gold Men’s Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tudor Gender: Men's Metal Type: Stainless Steel 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 102.20 grams Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold TUDOR Swiss made watch. The "Tudor" trademark (or ...
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1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Gold Top and Steel back Larger Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Wrist Watch, 35 M.M 3 piece snap back case with Yellow Gold Bezel, Lug Tops and Crown. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, older Quality Restored Silver Satin...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Breitling Men’s Colt Chronograph A53035 Stainless Steel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel White Dial 38mm Watch A53035. This Breitling timepiece features a stainless steel case with a unidirectional rot...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

De Grisogno Instrumento N°UNO Black PVD Black Gem Automatic Unisex Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
De Grisogno Instrumento N°UNO Black PVD Black Gem Automatic Unisex Watch. Brand: de Grisogono Model: Instrumento Uno DF N726 Gender: Unisex Movement Type:...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

PVD-Coated

Rolex Vintage Submariner Non-Date 5508
Located in London, GB
A vintage Rolex Submariner Non-Date. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers and a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel. Fitted with a plastic glass and a self-wind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31 18K Gold Steel Diamond MOP Dial Ladies Watch 178383
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Comes with a Rolex service card dated 2020. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 178383 Model Number: 178...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980r-001 in rose gold 38.5mm auto watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph in 18k rose gold on a leather strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ date and chronograph. 38.5 mm case...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Harmony | REF. 61201/939 | 18k Yellow Gold | 1980's | Quartz
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Vacheron Constantin Harmony reference 61201/939 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1980's. Gold dial, an 18k Yellow Gold 19mm case, bezel, winder, bracelet and clasp, sapphire crystal glass and quartz movement. This watch will fit a wrist of 16.5cm currently. It comes with our Watch Collectors Box...
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1980s European Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies President 69178 Diamond and Ruby Dial and Bezel 18k Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: N360*** Year: 1991 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond and Ruby Bezel Dial: Cu...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its square case decorated with floral arabesques in 18-carat gold, measuring 19 mm. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and baton hands, offers optimal legibility while adding a touch of grace. The beige leather strap (slightly damaged over time but never worn), 17 cm long, delicately wraps the wrist, bringing comfort and style to every moment. The combination of the lustrous gold case and the leather strap creates a visual harmony that underlines the beauty of this Lip watch...
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1950s French Romantic Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee Quartz 24 mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1567
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier Santos Galbee wristwatch is sure to make its wearer feel as luxurious and elegant as the timepiece itself. With a yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet and p...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Stainless Steel Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
1990' Bulgari stainless steel ladies wristwatch 48.4g, quartz movement, with Black dial and sapphire crystal top, inner circuference: 6 1/4" Marked: ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Stainless Steel & Gold Rare Mark I Dial B&P 16523
Located in London, GB
A Rare Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Men's Wristwatch, rare Mark I floating champagne dial with applied hour markers, 30 min...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II NOS Coke 16710
Located in London, GB
A NOS stainless steel GMT-Master II by Rolex. Features a black dial with a date aperture and a red second-time zone hand. The bidirectional rotatable bezel features a 24-hour display...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Nickel Silver Pocket Watch with Period Vintage Chain Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 49mm DIAL / HANDS: Or...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Silver

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Numeral Dial Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Department: Unisex Type: STAINLESS Bezel Color: STANLESS Dial Color: White Indices:12-Hour Dial Style: Dress/Formal Case Size: 36mm Features: 12-Hour Dial This Rolex Oys...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Black Dial Domed Oyster Automatic Watch 124300
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 Card. Original Box and Papers are Included. * Free Shipping within the USA * five-year Rolex warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international buyers must cover any customs taxes or duties imposed by their country. We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Type...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Harry Winston Ladies yellow and white gold quartz Wristwatch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Harry Winston sporty tank wrist watch in yellow and white gold. Yellow gold outer and inner bands frame one of white gold. The face is silvertone with gold hands. The movement is qua...
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1990s American Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor SERVICED by JLC Steel 148.8.60 Cal 960
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
Jaeger-LeCoultre Founded in 1833 Jaeger-LeCoultre has always produced a great many movements for a number of famous watch houses including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, IWC,...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Cartier Paris Centure Yellow Gold Mid Size Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman num...
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1980s French Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croton Nivada Vintage Diamond Ladies Wristwatch 14k White Gold Mechanical 1YrWty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Brand: Croton Model: Nivada Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 14k White Gold (watch) & Stainless Steel (clasp) Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: One-Y...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 18K White Gold Steel Black Roman Dial Watch 179174
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. 2015 Card. Box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the wa...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Cartier Roadster Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch W62007X6 2618
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch W62007X6 2618 - Automatic winding chronograph with date. Stainless steel case (43mm x 48mm). Black dial with white Roman nume...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial from
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 31mm Diamet...
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1920s American Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cyma Stainless Steel Navy Star with Original Dial and Hands, Circa 1950's
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Navy Star Cymaflex / Reference 458 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diam...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 18K YG Yellow Gold Silver Wideboy Dial 1803 Automatic Watch, 1968
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1803 Year: 1968 Serial number: 21xxxxx Reference: C03901 Case: 18K Yellow gold 36mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; th...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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.

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