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Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Watch, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6305/1 METAL
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 2526J 1st Automatic Calatrava Watch circa 1956 "Hausmann" Rome
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1956-1957, Additionally, the watch comes with a one year
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Watch 1956 Fancy Lugs and Swan Regulation, Pink Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vacheron Constantin Vintage 1956 with Fancy Lugs and Swan Regulation, Pink Gold A very fine and
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Vintage 1950s Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Rolex Explorer Albino off White Ivory Creamy 6610 Steel Automatic Watch, 1956
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
present watch however is particularly unusual and rare as it is fitted with a highly attractive off-white
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Rose Gold Automatic Watch Ref 2584, circa 1956
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Large Round Bracelet / Ref. 2584
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding 'Automatic' Men's Watch
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding (Automatic) Men's Watch Movement #: 11ACAC Case
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Original Dial from 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6094 METAL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Omega MoD RAF / Air Ministry A. M. 6B / 169 Wristwatch, Patination, Circa 1956
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and rare Omega A. M. 6B / 169 was issued by the MoD to the Air Ministry (RAF) in 1956
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

10K Yellow Gold Omega Century Gold and Black Vintage, Circa 1956, Deco, Retro
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
back … Ronson long service award, Dec 1956 Original case, dials an crown Manual Winding Watch The
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Original Dial and Riveted Bracelet, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cyma Navystar Cymaflex Vintage c1956 Manual Gents’ Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Vintage Fine & Rare Cyma Navystar Cymaflex Gents’ Watch features: - Swiss Manual 17 jewels Signed
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Custom Tiffany Blue Dial 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564 METAL
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Cocktail in Yellow Gold with a Champagne dial 10mm Manual watch
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
20mm long by 10mm wide. Circa 1956. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Ebel Cocktail
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Disco Volante Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 2551
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Disco Volante Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 2551. Automatic self winding
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Classic Omega 302 14K White Gold Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Understated with simple lines, enjoy this classic post-war Omega Men's Wrist Watch. It's round 14K
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1956 and was the first chronometer watch to include the date and the day, spelled in full. To this day
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 118209 Men's Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1956 and was the first chronometer watch to include the date and the day, spelled in full. To this day
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Day-Date 1803 Men's Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1956 and was the first chronometer watch to include the date and the day, spelled in full. To this day
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold President Silver Roman Dial Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Day-Date was the first watch to indicate the day of the week spelled out in full when it was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

1950s J.E. Caldwell & Co. 14K Yellow Gold & Enamel Money Clip and Watch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring circa 1950s, 14K yellow gold and enamel money clip and watch that was
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Vintage 1950s American Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Omega Seamaster Reference 14363 Vintage Scarab Lugs Gold Top
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
elements come together to create a truly differentiated look. The design elements of this watch are rare
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Automatic Vintage 18kt. pink gold Cal.501 men's wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Seamaster Automatic Vintage 18kt. pink gold Cal.501 men's wristwatch. Period: 1956
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Zenith Calatrava JUMBO 38mm 18K Gold
By Zenith
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with our Vintage 1960s Zenith 38mm 18KT Gold Case and Bracelet Watch
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date Vintage Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 6611B
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 36 mm 1956 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Serpico Y Latino Patina Dial 6605
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
watch retailer at the time it was initially sold. Fitted with a plastic glass, a self-winding automatic
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2002 Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold and Original Diamond Dial Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
Located in Raleigh, NC
watches inaccuracy and functional problems, Harwood looked to develop a watch with a winding mechanism
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
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H 0.4 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
1999 Rolex Day-Date President 18 Karat 36mm Ruby Diamond String Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date President 118238 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex catalog. Debuting in 1956, the Day-Date is the first wristwatch to spell out all seven days of the
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Papers 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the purchase date. Our watches
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ollendorff 56 Diamonds 2.0cttw Platinum Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Circa 1920s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
family in New York City until it was sold to the Gotham Watch Company in 1956 and later merged with
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Men's Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS Automatic 1950s Vintage RJC171B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
automatic, the "Thunderbird", c.1956. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Men's Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS 1950s Vintage Automatic RJC171
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date II 41mm President 18K Everose Gold Fluted Bezel 21823
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
President bracelet. The Day-Date was the first watch to indicate the day of the week spelled out in full
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

2008 Rolex Oyster Milgauss Stainless Steel Model 116400
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
original watch maker brand. Stephanie Windsor only sells pre-owned, vintage and refurbished watches that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Mappin & Webb 18kt. gold Cultured South Sea Pearl and diamond cluster
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Braintree, GB
diamonds. Made in England, London, 1956 Maker: Mappin & Webb Fully hallmarked. Dimensions - Finger Size
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Vintage 1950s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Illario Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Natural Sapphires Ring
By Illario
Located in Torino, IT
Extremely elegant Illario geometric Ring finely crafted in Italy in 1956 in rich 18 karat polished
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Spritzer & Furhmann 1960 Modernist Geometric Earrings 18Kt Gold With Tiger's Eye
By Spritzer & Fuhrmann
Located in Miami, FL
32 businesses and more than 500 people. In addition to the extensive jewelry and watch collection
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Kt Gold Lavender Enamel 5.96 Ct Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. SCHLUMBERGER STD. .750 FRANCE". Jean Schlumberger, was asked in 1956 by the president of Tiffany & Co. 18 K
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum 18 K Gold Blue Enamel 5.96 Ct Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
asked in 1956 by the president of Tiffany & Co. 18 K gold and platinum is 160.2 grams. Since 1956 Jean
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Tiffany & Co.Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Schlumberger Paillonne Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1956 Jean Schlumberger has collaborated with Tiffany and Co. to create some of the worlds most coveted
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage Longines Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Longines Ref. 2220-P Stainless Steel watch with Original Solver Dial with Allied Steel
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Longines Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Longines Stainless Steel Automatic watch with Silver Dial with Applied Steel Arabic 2
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Universal Genève
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Universal Geneve Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Longines Grand Prize Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Longines Grand Prize Automatic Stainless Steel Watch. Reference 2305-SW. Original
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe Disco Volante Ref. 2552 Watch, 1956
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Disco Volante Automatic Ref. 2552 18k Yellow Gold watch with
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Universal Geneve 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1956
By Universal Genève
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Universal Geneve 18k Rose Gold Rare Unusual Ridged Bezel Case with Original Black Dial
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Certified 1956 Rolex Precision 6480 Off-White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:6480. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Manual Wind ref# 2910-3SC, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very clean design man’s vintage Omega manual wind ref# 25910-3SC, circa 1956. Featuring a large
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Ref# 2848 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Seamaster ref# 2848 movement serial # 15.6 million circa 1956. Featuring a 34 x 42mm case and
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Dress Model Oversized Manual Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Longines stainless steel oversize manual wind dress model circa 1956. Featuring large
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex 18k Rose Gold Datejust wristwatch, self-winding with date.
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Asprey Vintage Rare Automatic Men's Watch SIlver Opaline Dial 18k YG
By Asprey
Located in Miami, FL
Asprey Vintage Rare Automatic Men's Watch SIlver Opaline Dial 18k YG 35MM
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Asprey Vintage Rare Automatic Men's Watch SIlver Opaline Dial 18k YG
Asprey Vintage Rare Automatic Men's Watch SIlver Opaline Dial 18k YG
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W 0.71 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.38 in L 6.5 in
Rolex Oyster Vintage 6480 Men's Manual Midsize Watch Off-White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
ROLEX OYSTER Vintage 6480 MENS MANUAL MIDSIZE WATCH OFF WHITE DIAL 34MM
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Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Chronometer Wristwatch Ref. 2526
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Calatrava Ref. 2526 Very nice and rare watch Case-Screwed case, yellow-gold, acrylic glass
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

OMEGA Rare Yellow Gold Special Edition "XVI Olympic" Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare and highly collectible Omega Seamaster commemorating the 1956 XVI Olympic Summer Games in
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Swiss Wrist Watches

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1956 Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1956 watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 36 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 1956 watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1956 watch from Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 1956 watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 1956 watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1956 Watch?

Prices for a 1956 watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $45,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,575.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

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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.

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