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Rolex New Era

1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
result, in gleaming, almost as new, order. This is of course a fully signed calibre of which Rolex were
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Fluted Bezel Wimbledon Roman Dial Jubilee Band 126333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
spanned eras, while retaining the enduring codes that make it, notably in its traditional versions, one of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Rainbow Diamond 116598RBOW Watch w/ Box Set, 2013
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 116598RBOW Year: 2013 Serial number: 1Vxxxxxx Reference: C03745 Rolex is a
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1929 BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ Gents 10k White RG Watch, 94 yrs old, SERVICED
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
case serial number starting with 9, on a Bulova of this era and with this particular movement
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
By Marvin
Located in Raleigh, NC
found that it was preceded by Gruen some four years earlier (applied 1918/granted 1919). The final Rolex
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced the
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD REGENCY BLUE LEATHER HUMP BACK SOFA
Located in GB
library in the Georgian to Victorian era around 1780-1860, this is a very fine William IV example circa
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Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas

Materials

Leather, Elm

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Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black Dial with Radium style filled Rom...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6424 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1215 Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, Rolex Logo Crown. New Custom Vin...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Tudor Oyster Mid Size with Original Patinated Dial From 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4270 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Diameter ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic Original Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number : 1500 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Ca...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished Tiffany Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, limited edition rareVan Cleef & Arpels Vintage "Alhambra" diamond and lapis lazuli 20 clover motif necklace . ( with Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate of Authenticity) This nec...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34m...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex "Bubbleback" Ref 5011 Automatic Steel and Rose Gold Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1949 Rolex "Bubbleback" Reference 5011 Wrist Watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel with a Rose Gold Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber A296 17 Jewel Automatic, Self winding movement, Older R...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 Diamond Dial Automatic 1950s RA150
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare, dazzling classic, Men's Rolex ref.6564 Oyster Perpetual automatic dress watch with diamond and sapphire dial and diamond bezel, c.1957. Gorgeous custom Rolex signed aftermar...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Pink Dial circa Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: Mid ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Finished Green Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Orange Dial Engine Turned Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length x...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 36m...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
brand new leather strap. Put this treasure into perspective, read below!   Ah, Rolex. That “Paragon of
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
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Rolex Datejust Jubilee Wimbledon Dial Model 126231
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
spanned eras, while retaining the enduring codes that make it, notably in its traditional versions, one of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex DateJust Champagne Index Dial Gold Jubilee Bracelet Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
spanned eras, while retaining the enduring codes that make it, notably in its traditional versions, one of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

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Gold

Authentic Rolex Explorer I 14270 Men's - Black Dial, A-Series, Used
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance and unrivaled precision with the Rolex Explorer I 14270, a
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Roman Dial Jubilee Bracelet 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
, Which Is Fitted with a Fluted Bezel. Aesthetically, the Datejust Has Spanned Eras, While Retaining the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Green Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Jubilee Men's Watch 278274
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
mm Oyster case, which is fitted with a fluted bezel. Aesthetically, the Datejust has spanned eras
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Air King 116900 Men's Watch - Black Dial, Pre-Owned, Authentic, Stainless
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
; it's a legacy reimagined for the modern era, perfect for those who appreciate the fusion of Rolex
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2010s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Super Rare Original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Pan AM 1675 Little GMT Red Hand
By Rolex
Located in GB
pieces from the era and not aftermarket. You can see next to the little Rolex packet the larger tipped
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel 1911 Carrie Wristwatch, Complete Set, Outstanding Condition
By Ebel
Located in Canterbury, GB
of Ebel's BTR (back to roots) programme of channeling design of the era with high quality build. The
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco 10k GF BULOVA AMBASSADOR Gents Watch, c1940, 81 Years Old, Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
hairspring, as used on other high-end watches such as Rolex and noted for aiding more consistent timekeeping
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco Gents 14k Rose Gold Watch, Manual, Newly Serviced by Bulova, c1948
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
good time, ultrasonically cleaned and with a new good quality soft black leather strap which has been
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Sterling Silver World War I-Era Officer's Wristwatch circa 1916
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex sterling silver 15-jewel wristwatch with Wilsdorf & Davis (founders of Rolex) hinged case
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rolex Art Deco, Gold, 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1927. This unusual and rare rectangular shaped Rolex
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Art Deco, Gold, 1927
Rolex Art Deco, Gold, 1927
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Rolex 1950s Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exciting!! Vintage Rolex bubble back This watch, a Reference 6084 Oyster Perpetual dates
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Art Deco Gold Wristwatch, 1933
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1933. This unusual and rare Rolex, with a
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Rolex Art Deco Gold Wristwatch, 1933
Rolex Art Deco Gold Wristwatch, 1933
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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 / 1003
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Roman Dial 126233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
has spanned eras, while retaining the enduring codes that make it, notably in its traditional versions
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Blue Dial, circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Blue Dial, circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Blue Dial, circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
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Antique 1870s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom T.....y Blue Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finish Sage Green Dial from 1969/70
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Air king / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Manual Winding Oyster with a Custom Finished Dial From Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Men's Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Longines Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
fabulous '50's era watch has a fourteen karat 14k yellow gold case in size 32mm with original silver-toned
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gents President Wristwatch 14k Rose GF, 21 Jewels, by Bulova, c1942
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
starting with ‘2’ indicates on a Bulova of this era and with this particular movement, a manufacture date
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Watch By Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1939
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this superb Art Deco gents manual watch made in New York in 1939 at the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Gents 10K GF Watch By Bulova, USA, c1938, Fully Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
, as used on other high-end watches such as Rolex and noted for aiding more consistent timekeeping
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, 10k Gold

Art Deco 10k Gold Filled Gents Wrist Watch, C1939, Bulova, Fully Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
inside is signed BULOVA FIFTH AVE NEW YORK. This watch is powered by a good-quality American-made BULOVA
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

1991 Rolex Daytona Inverted 6 Chronograph Stainless Steel 16520 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition report. ""This stainless steel Rolex Daytona reference 16520 is not only one of the most sought
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1990s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1978 Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red MKIV Stainless Steel 1665 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
in 2017 when Rolex released their new single Red Sea Dweller - homage perhaps to the original but
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940's Rolex Precision Yellow Gold 12834 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
report. Rolex were in their heyday in the 1940s, having had significant post-war and prior success since
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

NEW Rolex GMT Master II Steel Black Blue Ceramic Batman 116710BLNR Watch BP
By Rolex
Located in Huntington, NY
2016 BNIB (Brand New In Box) Rolex GMT Master II Blue Cermamic 'BATMAN' 116710BLNR Watch. Complete
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

BRAND NEW Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller D-Blue 116660 Steel James Cameron Watch
By Rolex
Located in Huntington, NY
Brand New Fully-Stickered Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller D-Blue 116660 Steel James Cameron Watch B&P
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Black Ceramic Daytona Cosmograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Huntington, NY
NEW WITH TAGS Rolex Daytona 116500 LN Black Ceramic Steel Cosmograph Watch Brand Rolex
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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