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Zenith Stainless Steel Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Concord for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch 1980's Art Deco Style
By Concord Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic "Tank Style" men's wrist watch probably dating from the mid 1980's
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
a . The face of this watch has break on the dial. This watch was produced in Estimated Production
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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Mido 14Kt. Yellow Gold Ocean Star Art Deco Style Power Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ocean Star METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Record Military Issued Dirty Dozen Watch - WWW L33573 Watch.
By Record Watch Co
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Record Watch Ref And Number: WWW L33573 Features : Shatter-proof Plexi Crystal - Dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 2488J Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 2488J vintage rectangular Patek Philippe watch features sub-seconds dial, and a
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bucherer Tank Watch Gold Plate Manual Wind
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Bucherer Swiss Made Watch from the 1970s: A vintage masterpiece. This watch
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bucherer Tank Watch Gold Plate Manual Wind
Bucherer Tank Watch Gold Plate Manual Wind
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W 1.3 in L 1.5 in
Omega 14K Gold Tank Watch Manual Wind
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of the OMEGA Vintage 1960's 14KT Gold 27mm x 27mm Square Case Watch. With its
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega 14K Gold Tank Watch Manual Wind
Omega 14K Gold Tank Watch Manual Wind
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W 1.07 in L 1.07 in
Omega Geneve Dynamic Tank Hand wind Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
view photos carefully Band Size : Bracelet With Watch total length approx 18 cm Gender: Unisex
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Watch Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
manual wind movement. The case of the watch measures 23.5mm x 30.5mm and is sterling silver overlayed
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Watch Manual Wind
Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Watch Manual Wind
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H 1.21 in W 0.93 in
Rolex Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
powered by a Rolex caliber 1401 17 jewel manual wind movement. The movement is serviced and the watch will
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
Rolex Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
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H 0.67 in W 0.67 in
Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Watch Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
manual wind movement. The case of the watch measures 23.5mm x 30.5mm and is sterling silver overlayed
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Watch Manual Wind
Must de Cartier Vermeil Tank Watch Manual Wind
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H 1.21 in W 0.93 in
Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
indexes. The watch is equipped with a mechanical movement with manual wind. This vintage Zenith watch is
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine refinement. The double snake chain band is flexible
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ebel for Watches of Switzerland Manual Wind Calatrava RARE
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
This is an ultra rare Ebel Calatrava made for Watches of Switzerland in the 1970's. This watch has
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Calatrava Alarm Watch Manual Wind Gold Plated
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Girard Perregaux 1960s Gold plated Manual Wind Alarm Watch, a vintage timepiece
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

18K White Gold Bucherer Vintage Manual Wind Watch 16.5mm
By Bucherer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. The 17 jewel manual wind movement runs well. Wind 5 turns twice a day, but don't wind it tight. The
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre "Eye" Watch 14K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare 1950's Jaeger LeCoultre 14K yellow gold "Eye" watch. The case and lug design
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil Manual Wind Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
manual wind movement, this watch ensures accurate timekeeping with modern precision. Crafted from vermeil
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Gruen Curvex Tank Watch 10K Gold Filled Manual Wind
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
featured a revolutionary curved manual wind movement. Gruen was the first watch maison to produce a curved
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tiffany & Co. I. W. C. Watch Company Rose Gold Manual Wind Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
watch. With its 28mm dial, manual winding movement, seconds chronograph, and impeccable condition, this
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This very unique watch
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Van Cleef & Arels 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
grams Watch Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Movement Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: French Hallmarks on
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Wind Watch
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / "Curvex" METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Jos Boillat Tri Color 18K Gold Manual Wind Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
wind movement. The watch has a mint condition snake style yellow gold bracelet which will fit up to a
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Illinois Open Face Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by Illinois 1900s. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. In
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20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind 922621
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A Jaeger LeCoultre watch in 18 karat yellow gold, manual wind 9226.21, circa 1980. This elegant
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage 1959 Oyster Manual Wind Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Oyster Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Cocktail - Vintage White Gold & Diamond Manual Wind Ladies' Watch
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Up for sale is this beautiful Swiss Made 18k White Gold and Diamond Ladies' cocktail watch with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Croton Yellow Gold Aquamedico Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, 1950s
By Croton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Screw Back / Aquamedico METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Lucien Piccard 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Mens Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Lucien Piccard 18k Gold Manual Gold Dial Men's Watch. aftermarket band and buckle
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Technos 1931 AlarmDate Manual Wind Blue Dial Steel Watch Serviced
Located in New York, NY
timeless watch. Model: AlarmDate. Reference Number: 1931 1960's. Crystal: Original acrylic crystal in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch Model 9928
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the purchase date. Our watches are guaranteed to be of
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Manual Wind Watch 1960s Vintage RA350
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's IWC Schaffhausen solid 18k gold manual wind dress watch, c.1960s. Verified
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Pre Daytona Oyster Chronograph 6234 Watch 36mm Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
collectors. A window into a rich horological history that changed the world of watches for decades after
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Phillipe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual-wind movement, Guillaume balance, 18k yellow
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1990s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
originally came with 100 years ago. As was typical of a hand made high grade watches of the era, this watch
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Breitling Premier 18K Rose Gold Hand Wind Vintage Mens Watch 789
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Super rare collectible Watch. Pre-owned. Patina on the dial. Aftermarket leather band and Buckle
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Lucien Piccard 18K Yellow Gold 33mm Skeleton Manual Wind Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Very rare collectible piece. Aftermarket band. The watch has some dents and scratches
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch was stored and rarely worn. The dial and movement are clean, and the bracelet and case
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Bubble Back Rare Roman Dial Perpetual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

J.E.Caldwell Stainless Steel Oversized Chronograph Manual Wind Watch, 1940s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
is very rare. The watch is in excellent condition and still has its original rating on it. This is a
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Silver Dial Manual Wind 6694 Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Bracelet: 7835 Folded Bracelet w/ 13 links; end links 357 & clasp code 1 71 Accessories: None, Watch Only
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Omega Aqua Terra Railmaster XXL Steel Manual Wind Mens Watch 231.13.49.10.06.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Rose Gold Back Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Backwinding MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Early Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6105 METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision Manual Wind Steel Blue Dial 6426 Watch 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
2 71 Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and running properly. In
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tonneau PT950 Platinum 2435B Large Size Manual Wind Watch 1990
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
/ Cartier 18K WG deployment buckle Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vintage Ebel 11 Carat Multi-Cut Diamond & Platinum Manual Wind Secret Watch
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ebel Diamond and Platinum Bracelet With A Hidden Manual Wind Watch. Set in platinum, with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Panerai Luminor Stainless Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Mens Watch PAM00002
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 2000. L Swiss L Dial. Box and Papers are not Included. Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Movement Antique Pocket 34.7g Watch
Located in New York, NY
dial, and has hand roman numerals style markers. The face of this watch has a few insignificant
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20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
By Movado
Located in London, GB
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Men’s Watch PAM00380
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Good condition Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Men's Watch
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rare Omega Pocket Money Clip Watch Manual Wind 1930s Vintage Collectable JM2
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely rare Omega Pocket or Money Clip watch, manual wind, circa 1930s. A vintage collectable
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

18kt Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch, Key Wind, Working, 40mm
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch. Key Wind and It's Working! 40mm Case
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Antique 1840s English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier by Bueche Girod Yellow Gold Enamel Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
on these watches. The case back is also correctly "hand stamped" with the Cartier registration
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Watch The Wind For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact watch the wind you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and stainless steel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 4094 antique edition and 677 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a watch the wind from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a watch the wind has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega are consistently popular. While most can agree that any watch the wind from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 458 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a watch the wind, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Watch The Wind?

The price for a watch the wind starts at $47 and tops out at $77,833,928 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,950.

Finding the Right watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

Questions About Watch The Wind
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Rolex watches use a Perpetual rotor which means that they do not need winding if worn regularly. If you have not worn your watch in some time, you can manually wind it by unscrewing the crown to the winding position and turning it clockwise about 20 times. Make sure to screw the crown back into place after winding to reestablish its waterproof qualities. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Piaget watch, pull out the winding crown located on the side. Turn it clockwise until you detect resistance. For a full wind, you will normally need to twist about 20 times. On 1stDibs, find a range of Piaget watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Vacheron Constantin, turn the winding crown clockwise until you sense some resistance. Typically, manual-winding watches require daily winding. You usually won't have to wind a self-winding timepiece unless you do not wear it for a day or two. Shop a range of Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, you don’t have to wind a Rolex watch as long as you are wearing it regularly. Rolex watches feature a Perpetual rotor that collects energy from the wrist’s movement and converts it into power for the watch. Browse a collection of expertly authenticated Rolex watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    North Wind chairs feature a mythical figure, such as a fantasy creature or animal, carved into the top back. The chair was meant to protect a space from evil spirits. On 1stDibs, find a selection of North Wind chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Rolex Datejust, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a wide selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To begin to wind a Rolex Datejust, unscrew the winding crown fully. Then, turn the crown in a clockwise direction at least 25 times for a partial winding. Because the watch self-winds as you move, you usually only need to wind a Rolex Datejust before the first wear or if you let several days pass between wears. You’ll find a large selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How a wind-up toy works relies on a part called a torsion spring. When you turn the knob or key, tension builds up on the torsion spring. When you stop winding, the accumulated energy sets an inner gear in motion that powers the movement of the toy. Find a collection of antique and vintage wind-up toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gone With the Wind lamps are chamber or hurricane lamps. They are characterized by their hand-painted globes with decorative floral motifs. Shop a collection of antique Gone With the Wind lamps from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Rolex Oyster, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a selection of well-vetted Rolex Oyster watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To wind an Elliott clock, first, find the slot in the back. Insert the key or crank and turn until the winding mechanism doesn't move anymore. Avoid forcing the mechanism any further to prevent damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of clocks from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a banjo clock, insert the key into the winding point. Turn the key in a clockwise fashion until the winding mechanism disengages. If you no longer have the winding key, see an experienced clock repair shop for assistance. You'll find a variety of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wind-up toys are sometimes called mechanical toys or clockwork toys. The earliest examples date back to 15th-century Germany, where Karel Grod produced a number of mechanical toys. Shop a collection of antique vintage wind-up toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are legends and evidence of wind-up toys and sculptures dating back to antiquity, but modern wind-up dolls were being made in large quantities by the 19th century. Shop a collection of antique wind-up toys from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To manually wind your Patek Philippe watch, locate the crown and rotate it clockwise 30 to 40 times. Stop as soon as you feel resistance to avoid overwinding — this is important, as overwinding can potentially damage your watch. Find an assortment of vintage manual Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.

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