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Watches For Sale
Rolex Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Lugs Diamond and Ruby Bezel Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Silver Dial Diamond Lugs Diamond and Ruby Bezel Steel Watch This watch is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to ensure...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Salmon Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II Black Men's Watch, 116300
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust II Black Men's Watch - 116300 excellent condition all original Rolex parts! comes with Rolex Box and certificate free overni...
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2010s European Watches

Baumé & Mercier 18k Gold Factory Diamond Watch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Baumé & Mercier, Swiss Made, In 18k White Gold, Factory Set With Diamonds. Amazing Shine, Incredible Craftsmanship, Unbelievable Work Of Art. Beautiful Lapis Lazuli Dial. Extremely R...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

U-Boat Watch Capsoil Doppiotempo 45 White Rehaut 8888
Located in Wilmington, DE
U-Boat Swiss Made Ronda 712.3 Quartz Movement. Lubricated with an Oil Bath. Working between 0°/+60°C when not worn. 45mm x 15mm 316L Stainless Steel Case Filled with a special Oil which emphasises and improves legibility on the dial. High Quality Domed Sapphire Crystal Glass with Anti-Reflection Treatment. Innovative Locking System with Quick Battery Replacement. Double crown on the left side, one for the time adjustment, the other for the second time...
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2010s Watches

Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs/Bezel Diamond and Ruby Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs/Bezel Diamond and Ruby Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in im...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Salmon Roman Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Salmon Roman Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Ladies Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Bezel/Lugs Steel Jubilee Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1013 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA310P
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TImeless luxury, Men's large solid 18k gold Oyster Perpetual Rolex ref.1015 automatic dress watch, c.1965. Verified authentic by a master watchm...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TW Steel Ace Diver ACE413
Located in Wilmington, DE
The new wave of diver watches! The Swiss made ACE413 is powered by a Swiss chronograph and features anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Swiss Super Luminova, 30 ATM.
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2010s Watches

Harry Winston Avenue C Diamond 310LQG
Located in New York, NY
Reference number 310LQG Model Avenue C Diamond Movement Quartz Case material Rose Gold Bracelet material Satin Year Unknown Condition Pre-owned (Polished, like new) No original box, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Cartier Tank Francaise w50005r2 in yellow gold w/ Silver dial 28mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise in 18k yellow gold. Quartz ChronoReflex movement with chronograph and sub-seconds. Measures 36mm length (lug to lug) by 28 mm wide. Ref W50005R2. Fine Pre-owne...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR:1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm X D...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'neal White Gold 26134BC.ZZ.A101CR
Located in London, GB
A 48mm Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'Neal wristwatch by Audemars Piguet, crafted in white gold. Featuring a black dial with arabic numbers, 3 & 2 are set with gemstones to reflect t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TW Steel Swiss Volante Chronograph SVS205
Located in Wilmington, DE
Forget the destination, live the journey. This Swiss Volante model features a 48mm PVD black coated case with sapphire crystal and a dial. It is powered by a Swiss made chronograph ...
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2010s Watches

Altanus Flores Chrono Steel White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 7825-WIWI
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Altanus Flores Chrono Steel White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with Chronostore box and Altanus paperwork.. . Covered by 1-year Chr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Watches

Movado Modern 47 Ultra Slim Black Leather Strap Quartz Mens Watch 0607391
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado Modern 47 0607391 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape fac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Giorgio Milano Staineless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Unisex Watch GM845SL-SL
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Milano Staineless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Unisex Watch GM845SL-SL With Box & Papers Stainless Steel 37mm case size Date Window Hardened Mineral Crystal Water Resistant to 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Watches

Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Peter Desmarais, St Martins Court, Leister Square. An 18K rose gold pair case, key wind cylinder pocket watch, London, C1803. Dial: A beautiful original ful...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

"Angela Cummings" Ballon-Style 925 Sterling Silver Women's Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
"Angela Cummings" 925 Sterling Silver Ballon-Style Women's Watch in Black Leather Strap. Details: ✔ Brand: Angela Cummings ✔ Metal: 925 Sterling Silver ✔ Case Size: 26mm ✔ Case Mate...
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Late 20th Century American Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Michele Sidney Chronograph Steel Grey Diamond Dial Ladies Watch MWW30A000027
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Missing links. 6 inches wrist size. Diamonds on the dial (0.07 ct). Comes with a presentation box and seller's warranty card. Brand: MICHELE Type: Wristw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Sam Mercer Liverpool 18k Yellow Gold Mm Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Sam Mercer Liverpool hunter case pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. 18k gold hand engraved dial. Key wind, key set English lever fusee movement. Circa 1830...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ladies Rolex Datejust Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel
Located in London, GB
Collectable vintage 1979 ladies Rolex Datejust watch in 18ct yellow gold with after set diamond bezel. The watch has been recently serviced prior to upload and is in full working ord...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Thomas Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Original Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Tonneau Movement DIAL / HANDS: Original with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14mm Yellow Gold Filled Bracelet...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Movado Luno Museum Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 0606378
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Movado Luno Museum Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Men's Watch 0606378. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Quartz (Battery) Movement and Features: Round Stainless Steel ...
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2010s Swiss Watches

TW Steel Black Dial Canteen Chronograph CS107
Located in Wilmington, DE
Japanese Made Quartz Miyota VD57 chronograph movement. 45mm 316L Black PVD Stainless Steel Case and Bezel With Screw-Down Crown Protection Device. Scrat...
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2010s Watches

Ulysse Nardin Pocket Watch 18k Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding,17 Jewels, Extremely High Grade Movement with Fine Swan Neck Balance Regulation
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rima Gold Filled Art Deco Wrist Watch with a Rich Patinated Dial Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming little watch by the private label house of Rima was produced in Switzerland in the 1940's. The watch is all original and keeps excellent time. It has a beautiful patinated dial, as rich looking as it gets. You can count on this watch to get you there on time all the time. The design of this watch is based on a style created by Louis Cartier In the early teens when he saw giant tortoises supporting enormous columns in a Greek Temple. He immediately realized that in would be an elegant shape for a watch. Hence, the Tortue Watch...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

David Yurman Thoroughbred T304-XSST
Located in Surfside, FL
David Yurman Thoroughbred quartz watch in stainless steel with black mother of pearl and diamond dial and pave diamond bezel on a black alligator strap. Ref T304-XSST. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned David Yurman Watch. Certified preowned Classic David Yurman Thoroughbred T304-XSST watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Black Leather strap with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This David Yurman watch has a 25 x 25 mm case with a Square caseback and Mother Of Pearl Diamond dial. Circa: 2000s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this David Yurman Thoroughbred watch...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tag Heuer Carrera CAR2B10 Stainless Steel Gray dial 43mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 36 in stainless steel on a leather strap with original deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, chronograph and date. 43 mm c...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tavannes Steel and Rose Gold Art Deco Articulated Watch with Original Dial 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tavannes Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4017 METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Watches

U-Boat Darkmoon Red IPB with Rubber Strap Men's Watch 8466
Located in Wilmington, DE
MOVEMENT: the Swiss precision of the Ronda 712.3 quartz movement, lubricated with oil bath. FUNCTIONS: hours, minutes, screw-down crown. CASE: stainless steel AISI 316L with subseque...
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2010s Watches

LeCoultre Mystery Pocketwatch 14k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron & Constantin Mystery pendant-watch in 14k white gold. Cased and timed by LeCoultre. Diamond dial and hanging from a 14k white gold chain. Manual. Ref 727-722-103d. Circa 1955. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Vintage LeCoultre Mystery...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Buler Sea Hunter Steel Black Dial Leather Strap Quartz Men's Watch 45141
Located in New York, NY
Buler Sea Hunter 45141 is store display model, might have minor blemishes, since been standing on a display stand. The bezel of this watch is rotating and the case is stainless stee...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Classic Indexed Bezel, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Copper Dial...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Edox Les Bemonts White Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch 72011 3 AIN
Located in Wilmington, DE
Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. White dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Minute markers around an inner ring. Dial...
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2010s Watches

Automatic Watch White Gold Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

U-Boat Doppiotempo Bronze Leather Strap Men's Watch 9008
Located in Wilmington, DE
Crown release system (patented) at 8 o’clock for easy time and date setting. MOVEMENT: automatic mechanical, personalized to U-BOAT specifications for stem to be positioned at 9 o’cl...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Bronze

Bulgari Square Face Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Bulgari wrist watch that emits timeless elegance and sophistication, comprised of an 18k gold square-shaped dial featuring a black face with gold hands and markers, finishe...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

BULGARI Tubogas 22mm Quadrato Tri-Color Watch
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Tubogas 22mm Quadrato Tri-Color Watch in 18k Gold. Black dial with gold markers. Bezel measures approx 22mm square. Tubogas band measures approx. 0.20" height off wrist, 0.6...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2" MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Back Winding DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Markers WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The house of Dunhill is one of England's premier gentleman's clothier. They specialized in the finest in everything. If you were British Royalty, your finery came from them. From Clocks to clothing, to smoking attire and accoutrements, Alfred Dunhill was the place to go. They had locations all over the world, in the finest shopping areas. I remember they had until recently a store in Beverly Hills as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Technomarine UF6 Chronograph Black Dial Rubber Band Steel Quartz Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned TechnoMarine UF6 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, chronograph, day & date, small seconds subdial dial and has hand arabic numerals, dots style markers. It is completed with a rubber band...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Ritmo Mundo Black Forum Divina Dual Time Steel Rubber Swiss Quartz Watch 121
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Ritmo Divina 121 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, dual time dia...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Vacheron Constantin Dress Pocket Watch Vintage 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial 6345
Located in London, GB
A 42 mm 18k White Gold Ultra Thin Vintage Gents Dress Pocket Watch, silver dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k white gold bezel, mineral glass, manual wind movement, in excel...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Timex Fairfield Supernova Chronograph Gray Leather Watch TW2R97800
Located in Southhampton, PA
The Timex Fairfield Supernova™ Chronograph 41 mm watch, reference number TW2R97800, is a member of the exceptional “Fairfield” collection. It is pres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Giorgio Milano Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch GM849SLSL
Located in New York, NY
This display model Giorgio Milano GM849SLSL is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a rectangle ...
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2010s Unknown Watches

Automatic Watch White Gold Blue Sapphires Alligator Strap Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wristwatch Silver Stainless Steel White Diamonds Guilloche Dial Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Steel Case Nano­Mosaic ­ Satin Strap Quartz Movement (Swiss Made) Silver 925‰ White Diamonds For any questions please feel free to ask.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Stainless Steel, Silver

Stylish Automatic Watch White Gold White Diamonds Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Rare 1950s Rolex Rose Gold Chronometer Champagne Dial Precision Vintage 4134
Located in London, GB
A 37mm 18k Rose Gold Vintage Precision Gents Wristwatch, a rare original chronometer champagne dial with applied 18k rose gold index batons and roman...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cober “Number two” in with 60 brilliant-cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in OSS, NH
Handmade watch with an automatic watch movement, ETA 2892-A2. Water- and dustproof for 5 ATM. The bezel contains 60 loupe clear brilliant-cut diamonds (E/LC). The hand-filed watch fa...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Quartz Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Python & Fur Strap Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Timex Weekender Gray Metallic Strap Watch TW2R92200
Located in Southhampton, PA
This is the Timex Weekender 38 mm, reference number TW2R92200. The watch is presented with a 38 mm silver-tone brass case that boasts stainless steel back. The case offers water resi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Chanel J12 Chromatic Gray Arabic Dial Ceramic Steel Automatic Unisex Watch H2934
Located in New York, NY
(12526) This pre-owned Chanel J12 H2934 is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a ceramic case. It has a round shape face, date dia...
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2010s Watches

Timex Fairfield Supernova Chronograph Watch TW2R98000
Located in Southhampton, PA
The Timex Fairfield Supernova™ Chronograph 41 mm watch, reference number TW2R98000, is a member of the exceptional “Fairfield” collection. It is pres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

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.

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