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Cartier Must De Cartier Vermeil Vendrome Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Cartier Must de Cartier watch is crafted in 18K gold plated sterling silver construction (Vermeil) and features a Swiss made quartz movem...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel 18 Carats Yellow Gold Pink Dial
Located in Paris, FR
Ballon Bleu watch signed Cartier. Bracelet : satinless steel and 18 carats yellow gold Diameter : 36mm Dimensions of the watch : 36 x 36 x 11.2 mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch Set with Countless Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and very high quality ladies watch in 18k white gold. The watch is set with countless diamonds, each about 0.22ct and down. The diamon...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Cyma Time-O-Vox, Cymaflex, Watch 1950s
By Cyma
Located in Roma, IT
Cyma Time-O-Vox, CYMAFLEX, Ref. 1283, 50’, N.O.S. Movement and functions: hand winding cal. R.464 vibrant alarm, function that is set and released by the top and bottom buttons fl...
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1950s Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Antique Union Horlogere 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Alpina, Glashütte
Located in Berlin, DE
Union Horlogere 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch. Pocket watch can be wound and works. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date Vintage Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 6611B
Located in London, GB
A 36 mm 1956 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with applied hour markers, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold flute...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Vintage Gents 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial 5048
Located in London, GB
An 18k Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Vintage Gents Wristwatch, original silver dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k rose gold b...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rolex 179174 Datejust Mother of Pearl Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 179174NGS Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 26mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel:: 18k white gold bezel Dial: Mother of pearl ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

18 Carat White Gold Longines Watch Round Diamond
Located in Palermo, IT
18kt White Gold Longines with Round Diamond. 17,5 cm gr 33,60
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger Le Coultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger LeCoultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland, Movement: mechanical movement Case: Gold plated case, Me...
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20th Century Artisan Watches

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Presented in an 18k solid Yellow gold case , the original Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date Calendar collection served as the inspiration for the brand’s modern day Master Calendar. Aesthetically the dial is perfectly balanced, allowing for easy and intuitive reading of the triple-calendar indications. Just below 12 o’clock twin apertures display the day and month respectively in bold red lettering, whilst a red-tipped date hand points to the date, which is shown on an outside chapter ring (also in red).The 36mm 18ct yellow gold case has a silver dial, Fully Serviced Round Gold watch...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, ...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Piaget Open Face Pocket Watch Tigers Eye Dial 990 P 66
Located in London, GB
A vintage 43 mm open face pocket watch in yellow gold by Piaget. Features a tigers eye dial with gilt lance hands. Fitted with mineral glass and a manual wind movement beneath the sn...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST.OO.1220ST.03
Located in London, GB
A 39mm stainless steel Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet. Featuring a black dial with a grande tapisserie pattern and a date display at 3 o'clock. The bezel features the iconic 8 screw design which is synonymous with Audemars Piguet. The bracelet comes equipped with a concealed AP double folding clasp. Fitted with a glareproofed sapphire crystal and a calibre 3120 self-winding automatic movement which is shown via the exhibition caseback. In excellent condition, the watch comes with an Audemars Piguet box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small-Format Rollerball Pen, Edition ST Dupont, Atelier 1953, Line D
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Small-format rollerball pen - Edition ST Dupont - Atelier 1953 - line D Natural brown and yellow gold lacquer 13,7 x 1,5 cm 390 euros
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Early 2000s Italian Watches

Porsche Design Full Set Compass Watch P6520 Titanium IWC IW 3510 Heritage
Located in PARIS, FR
Porsche Design founded in 1972 by F. A. Porsche for the discerning Gentlemen About this model : In 1978 Porsche Design collaborated with IWC to create a unique watch design with a compass and an emergency beacon mirror fitted inside the case. The case and the bracelet were made from a special hardened aluminum alloy with a PVD coating added on top. This model was designed with a hinged case that allows the top portion to flip open by pressing the buttons on the side of the lugs. Inside, it reveals a compass and an emergency beacon mirror. In addition, all magnetic components were replaced with non-magnetic components to prevent any interference with the accuracy of the compass. From the Porsche Design Heritage collection the P'6520 Compass Watch...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

PVD-Coated, Titanium

Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch excellent condition custom carbon black was added to steel runs perfect No box or papers shop with confi...
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1990s European Watches

Fountain Pen Silver
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Limited Edition Silver et or blanc 14k 15 x 1,5 240 euros
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Early 2000s Italian Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised. Alarm clock Brass case mother-of-pearl dial Mechanical movement with manual winding. Caliber K910 Dim: 44x44mm dated on the back O...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Rolex Batman GMT-Master II Jubilee Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Steel GMT-Master II 40 Watch - Black And Blue Batman Bezel - Black Dial - Jubilee Bracelet 40mm stainless steel case with Oystersteel monobloc middle case, screw-down crown, bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel with black and blue Cerachrom insert and engraved numerals, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops lens over the date, black dial, hour markers set with Chromalight...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Chronoswiss Opus Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref CH7523
Located in Surfside, FL
Chronoswiss Opus in stainless steel with skeletonized dial on leather strap with stainless steel Chronoswiss tang buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 38 mm case size. Fine Pre-owned Chronoswiss Watch. Certified preowned Classic Chronoswiss Opus CH7523 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This Chronoswiss watch has a 38 x 38 mm case with a Round caseback and Skeleton Skeleton Chronograph dial. 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 Chronoswiss Opus watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1978 Omega Dynamique Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Omega Dynamique, Genève. Circa 1978 Date 3 heures Acier doré. Bracelet cuir. Automatique 44 x 38 mm Garantie 1 an Très belle
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Late 20th Century Watches

Piaget Miss Protocole Quartz Ladies Watch, Diamonds with Piaget Box & Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Piaget Miss Protocole Quartz Ladies Watch, Diamonds With Original Piaget Box & Papers Model: Miss Protocole Ref: 5322 Watch no: 881610 Movement: Qua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Imperial Diamond Ladies Watch Chronograph Bazel
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Chopard Imperiale watch in 18K yellow gold set with diamonds. This luxury watch for ladies Chopard Imperiale looks extremely elegant....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

NAUTICA, Watch 2020
Located in Roma, IT
NAUTICA, Chronograph Code N 16566G Movement quartz chronograph Case stainless steel Ø 47 mm Dial black Features original leather band With original box
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex 118388 Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with black Roman numerals and yellow gold hands. Date can be found at 3 o'clock Bracelet: 18k yellow gold Presidential bracelet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Guy Elia 18 Karat White Gold "Magistere Tourbillon" Skeleton Strap Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Magistere is one of the few Guy Ellia creations with an obvious signature. The G and the E act as the bridge for the barrel and the tourbillon's cage r...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Eterna-Matic 3000 yellow gold vintage Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karats yellow gold, owl and weevil hallmark. Square shape, this vintage gold watch is ultra-flat. The bracelet is a braided mesh ultra flat and flexible. The clasp is on a scale. The dial is glossy brown. Height of the dial: 3.3 cm, width of the dial: 3.3 cm, thickness: 7.5 mm. Width of the bracelet to the widest: 2.3 cm, thickness: 1.3 mm, maximum circumference: 18 cm. Total weight of the watch: 79.4 g approximately. Automatic mechanical watch. Signed Eterna Matic 3000...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283. Cronograph with o'clock and quarter chimes on demand. 58mm/2.28in three-lid case in rose gold. External lids in guillochè, main lid with central badge and corporate dustcover with Firm's medallions. Excellent mechanism, anchor escape, rubys and remontoir. Porcelain sphere...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Watches

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

1890s Vintage Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18k Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman numerals, small seconds at 6 0'clock, enamel chapter ring on the rever...
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19th Century Antique Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Reference # RGGS-01-AAA Skeletonized with Tourbillon Christophe Claret developed movement Manual Wind White Sapp...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69 in 18k gold case external lid. Internal lid is plain. Gold sphere, rubys. Protecting cover and front opening. Roman numerals. Porcelaine of sphere is scratched on right down side condition, Working condition t shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s Geneva last November, in case anyone’s wondering). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Breitling Limited Edition Transocean Chronograph Stainless Steel Silver Dial
Located in London, GB
A limited edition stainless steel Transocean Chronograph men's wristwatch, by Breitling. The silver dial has applied hour markers, a 30-minute recorder at 3 o'clock, a date indiator...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ronde Folle Libre White Gold Diamond Set WJ304350
Located in London, GB
From Cartier, this 37 mm Ronde Folle Libre in white gold features a silver dial concealed by sapphire crystal. The dial is adorned with a curved white gold grid which is set with rou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chaumet Wristwatch in 18K Gold and Diamonds, Model-Style
Located in Paris, FR
Woman's wristwatch in 18K GOLD and diamonds from the house of CHAUMET. Model Style. Watch length for a 16.5 cm wrist Watch width 23 mm Dial height: 3.6 cm 100 diamonds on the bezel w...
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1990s French Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Haurex Italy stainless Steel Red Arrow Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
HAUREX Italy Watch Red Arrow. Automatic watch. Steel, black nylon strap. Steel dial. Date at 12H. WR 100 meters. New, box / papers. Warranty 1 year.
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Early 2000s Italian Watches

Tudor Geneve Chronomaster
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
tudor Black Bay limited edition bronze Ref. 79250BM Around 2019 Bronze case Mechanical self-winding movement Leather strap and buckle signed in bronze Original box and paper new fr...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage je...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Asprey 18ct Two Gold Art Deco Keyless Lever Open Face Dress Pocket Watch, C1920s
Located in London, GB
Asprey. AN 18ct Two Colour Gold Art Deco Keyless Lever Open Face Dress Pocket Watch C1920s Dial: The silver satin finished dial signed Asprey, raised gold Arabic numerals and engine...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pulsar Last Wristwatch from the Brand Who Invented the LCD Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
PULSAR Last watch of the brand having invented the LCD watch. Steel watch, steel bracelet. New stock. Box, paper. (battery to change). Warranty 1 year.
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Early 2000s American Watches

Eterna Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Airforce Chronometer Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Gold and Steel Gold and Steel Bracelet White Dial Gold and Steel Bezel 3 counters Date at 6 o'clock Moon Phase High resolution quartz New battery New stock 1 year warranty
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Gevril Watch Submarine Square "4802"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Gevril Submariner ref 4802 Steel/ blue leather strap Deployment buckle Blue bezel and dial Day and date Automatic Sapphire back 42mm Waterproof 50 meters Limited Edition 500 copies ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Tudor Heritage Advisor
Located in Braintree, GB
Tudor Heritage Advisor Gender: Mens Case Diameter : 42 mm Movement: Automatic Watchband Material: Steel Case material : Steel Display Type: Analogu...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edouard stainless Steel Millenium 2000 Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
EDOUARD Watch Millenium 2000. Steel, steel bracelet. GMT. Power reserve. Sapphire crystal case. Automatic movement. Breguet needles. Box. Warranty 1 year.
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold round shaped case encrusted with outstandingly fine quality diamonds throughout tot...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Frederique Constant Slimline Classics Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Frederique Constant Slimline Classics Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Model: Classic Slimline Model #FC-306MC4S36 Serial #3047069 ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Pink Dial with Diamonds Womens Watch
Located in New York, NY
Womens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1997 26 mm Preowned Reference: 69160 Stainless steel Pink Dial with Diamonds
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1990s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cober “Cushion Square” Ladies Yellow Gold with Sapphire glass Wristwatch
Located in OSS, NH
Handmade watch with a quartz movement, made of 18 Carat yellow gold and water-resistant up to 5ATM in a 26 x 28 mm case. An immediate eye-catcher is the hand-filed watch face, which ...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Army Watch Type 21 by Dodane, 1955
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Dodane type 21 montre de l'armée de l'air française acier/bracelet cuir mécanique fonction flyback (retour en vol) 40mm diamètre rare version cadran noir...
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1950s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Piaget 1970's Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold 25mm
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1970's 25mm Pre-owned, excellent condition vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1970's. An incred...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ceinture Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2502 Brand Cartier Model Ceinture ____________________________________ Date Circa 1980 Gender Unisex / Women Box only ____________________________________ Condition Case - Ex...
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Late 20th Century French Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref Q81084
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref Q8108420 - Automatic winding. Stainless Steel with exposition back ( 42 mm ). Multi-color world time dial with st...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (22mm x 30mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman numerals. Black strap band w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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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