1971 Mens Watch
Men’s 18 Karat Rado Watch 92 Grams Tested and Working Order
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rado
18kt. yellow gold.
92 grams
Measures:
25mm wide
Made to fit 8 inch wrists
Condition report:
seems to be a water damage on the dial at the 9 oclock position
(not v...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RJC189B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CRYSTAL : Acrylic
BAND TYPE : Leather
BAND LENGTH : 21cm including the watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RJC112B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
LENGTH : 21cm including the watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RJC189
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Leather, Croc skin
BAND LENGTH : 21cm with the watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage Swiss RJC141
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
LENGTH : 21cm with the watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA337B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CRYSTAL : Acrylic
BAND TYPE : Leather
BAND LENGTH : 21cm including the watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA338
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BAND LENGTH : 20cm including the watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
100% AUTHENTIC
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA337
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jubilee bracelet, measures 20cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition. Iconic luxury, Men's 18k
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Lobster Fishermen
Located in San Francisco, CA
impressionist artist Claude Curry Bohm, 1894-1971. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Metallic Gold Straw Modernist Hat by Frank Olive for Neiman Marcus
By Frank Olive, Neiman Marcus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
and sets at home after watching movies in the theater. It was a pleasure from the beginning.
He came
Category
1990s American Hats
Lee Rohde Sculptural Lectern Form in Wengé, 1970
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
in for Men Only at Lee Nordness Gallery in 1971, in the inaugural show of the American Crafts Council
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Wenge
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By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial.
Mechanical manual wind movement.
Glass has small scratches on the glass.
Fully functional.
Including c...
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, Original Black dial with r...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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Stainless Steel
Dunhill Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay “Royking” lighter
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Dunhill Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay “Royking” lighter.
Circe 1980
Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a ROYKING designed lighter made circa 1970's,...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items
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18k Gold, Enamel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Mens Stainless Steel Watch Fluted Jubilee Silver Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Vintage Datejust 36mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Original Box and 1970s Papers. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 1601 and is in Goo...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Gold precison watch in amazing condition
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Gold Rolex Precision wristwatch
with silver face and gold hands on a brown leather strap
and Rolex watch buckle.
Case 32mm excluding the winder 41 mm lug to lug app.
This watch is...
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Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches
Materials
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Rolex Vintage rare cushion shaped watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage rare Cushion shape 18 K gold.1930's
This is a lovely and rare cushion shaped watch in Solid 18 K gold Case.
Solid 18 K fixed lugs.
Dial is signed Rolex black numbers.
A...
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Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches
Art Deco 1929 BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ Gents 10k White RG Watch, 94 yrs old, SERVICED
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
Absolutely stunning 94-year-old Art Deco vintage BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ wrist watch, made in 1929 and in beautiful restored condition. 15-jewel BULOVA 10AN hand wound mechanical movement ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Lady's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This antique watch presents a round case, marked "Omega Fab Suisse". The bracelet is a curb link partially amati also in ye...
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 26mm Ladies Datejust MOP Diamond Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description)
Brand - Rolex
Gender - Ladies
Model - 6917 Datejust
Metals - Yellow Gold / Steel
Case size - 26mm
Bezel -Yellow Gold Fluted
Crystal - Sapphire
Movement - Automat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Created by Rolex, this wristwatch's head is made out of 18 karat gold. Its straps are gold-filled. Total weight: 23.4 grams. Case measurements width: 1.7 cm, length: 1.7 cm. Serial N...
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
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18k Gold
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel Oyster Perpetual Date 1512
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex 14kt. yellow gold and steel Oyster Perpetual Date 1512
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date
Made in Switzerland, Date of purchase, 1990.
Case Diameter: 34 mm
Crown: Original ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rado Diastar Watch, 1980/90s, Steel
By RADO
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rado Diastar watch, 1980/90s. Steel.
Movement : Quartz
Condition : Very good
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Salmon Dial 14K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold
Weight: 53.53 grams
14K yellow gold ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the i...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
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Rado Stainless Steel Watch Retro
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Rado quartz.
7 inch bracelet.
24mm dial
Fair condition.
Working order.
Category
20th Century American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Mens Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Mens Automatic Watch 36MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 Vintage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 1601 VIntage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Day-Date President 1802 Unpolished 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men's
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date President 1802 Unpolished 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men's 36mm
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
W 0.75 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
18K Bueche Girod Hobnail Design French Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Marvin Hime & Co., Beverly Hills Box
Brand: Bueche Girod2 1971 circa
Type: Wristwatch
Bezel
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Modern Fauvist Portrait of a Woman by Cassigneul, "Rose Collar"
By Jean-Pierre Cassigneul
Located in Washington, DC
fashion house Jean Dessès; For twenty-five years Jean-Pierre watched as his grandfather, and, afterwards
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Fauvist Portrait of a Woman by Cassigneul, "Les Citrons"
By Jean-Pierre Cassigneul
Located in Washington, DC
fashion house Jean Dessès; For twenty-five years Jean-Pierre watched as his grandfather, and, afterwards
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 men's watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.Â
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20th Century Wrist Watches
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Yellow Gold
Authentic Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Black Dial A-Series Used Watch, Mint
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
adventure with the pinnacle of precision and style. This exceptional men's watch, with its sleek black dial
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1990s Wrist Watches
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Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16570 White Dial, D Series, Pre-Owned Men's Luxury Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
of the Explorer I, was designed with the adventurous spirit in mind. Originally introduced in 1971
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Men's Calvert Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's steel Rolex oyster perpetual date circa. Made for Rolex as a presentation watch for Calvert
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Perpetual Oyster Stainless Steel Datejust Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Has normal use ware but no damage
Has scratches on Case
Can be worn by Men or Women
No Box or Papers
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Charcoal Dial Jubilee Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1603
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Monumental Waylande Gregory Iron Bird Sculpture
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Palm Springs, CA
: Waylande Desantis Gregory (1905 Baxter Springs, Kansas – 1971, New Jersey) was one of the most innovative
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1971 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 34MM Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Mens
Material: Stainless Steel
Band Width: 18.5mm
Band Length: 7.50 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Dm 1.34 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RJC172
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Leather, Croc skin
BAND LENGTH : 21cm with the watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 18K SS Diamond Automatic 1970s RA146D
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Leather
BAND LENGTH : 21cm including the watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm 14k Gold Automatic 1970s RA220B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1971
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA285
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch
GENDER : Men's Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Two Girls in the Wind
By Reginald Marsh
Located in San Francisco, CA
distributed through AAA – Associated American Artists in 1971. This etching bears the blindstamp of the
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1930s Realist Figurative Prints
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Paper, Etching
Cipullo Making Jewelry Modern
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
wearer’s wrist with a special screwdriver. He followed this up in 1971 with the Nail collection, inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Other
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Linen Dial Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case and 18k
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Rolex Day-Date President 1802 Unpolished 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men's
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date President 1802 Unpolished 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens 36mm
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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Reference #: 1680. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner 5513, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Reference #: 5513. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner 5513, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Reference #: 5513. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 1603, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 1603. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Air-King 5500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Air-King Reference #: 5500. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Air-King 5500, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Air-King Reference #: 5500. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 34 MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Air-King 5500, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Air-King Reference #: 5500. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Blue 34 MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5500
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Air-King Model 5500 Mens Automatic Winding Wrist Watch. Oyster Perpetual Movement. Stainless
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 15053
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rolex Date Model 15053 Mens automatic wrist watch. Featuring a silvered dial with yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 15053
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rolex Date Model 15053 Mens automatic wrist watch. Featuring a silvered dial with yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Ref. 1655
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
): Men's
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIAL COLOR: Black with "Tropical" Brown Patina Markers
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145022 Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5573
Manufacturer: Omega
Model: Speedmaster
Model Ref: 145.022
Age: 22nd September 1971
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel ST 145022 71
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W6111
Manufacturer: Omega
Model: Speedmaster
Model Ref: ST 145.022-71
Age: 13th May 1971
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel ST 145022 71
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W6111
Manufacturer: Omega
Model: Speedmaster
Model Ref: ST 145.022-71
Age: 13th May 1971
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
1971 (340,****)
The watch comes with manuals and box only, on a good condition oyster bracelet ref
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1972 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
last Submariner with a depth rating of only 200m (like that wasn’t’ enough, Rolex needed their watches
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 15053
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rolex Date Model 15053 Mens automatic wrist watch. Featuring a silvered dial with yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 1600 With 7.7 in. Band & Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:1600. Mens 1600 Rolex Datejust Silver dial with Stick markers a Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
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1971 Mens Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact 1971 mens watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k gold, gold and stainless steel, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect 1971 mens watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a 1971 mens watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Bueche Girod and RADO are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1971 mens watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
How Much is a 1971 Mens Watch?
Prices for a 1971 mens watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,200 and can go as high as $8,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,900.
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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.
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