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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel w/ Rose Gold Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm CIRC...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
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 elegant Vacheron Constantin to fit in every High Valued collection. Functions: hours...
18k Gold, Gold
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 / Reference 2584 METAL / MATERIAL: 18k Solid Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 36m...
18k Gold
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: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOV...
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 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...
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 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...
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 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold 34mm 6564 Circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6564, an exceptional yellow gold timepiece featuring a rare hobnail-patterned dial with applied gold faceted baton indices and a raise...
Yellow Gold
$1,752Sale Price|40% Off
10K Yellow Gold Omega Century Gold and Black Vintage, Circa 1956, Deco, Retro
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega century Gold Black Vintage 1962 Caliber 286 10 K Yellow gold It has a inscription in the back … Ronson long service award, Dec 1956 Original case, dials an crown Manual Wind...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 6564 Oyster Perpetual 1950s Mens 34mm Gold-Capped Vintage Automatic RA789B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 34mm Mens Gold-Capped Vintage Automatic 1950s RA789
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
Stainless Steel, Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Champagne Linen Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definitive Gold Rolex The Day-Date has been the top of the Rolex catalog since its introduction in 1956. It is a watch with an identity so strong that it has required almost no ...
18k Gold
Rolex Very Rare Vintage Milgauss Stainless Steel 1019
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The Rolex Milgauss (introduced 1956) is a specialised watch designed for scientists and engineers to withstand strong magnetic fields up to 1,000 Gauss, combining "mille" (French for...
Stainless Steel
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 Beveled Triangle Markers. 33mm x 41mm lug to lug (1.3 in. x 1.61 in.) - 20 jewel, ...
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, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 with Pointed, Tapered, and Beveled Markers. 33mm x 41mm lug to...
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 Arabic 6 & 12 with Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 33mm x 40mm lug to lug (1.3 in. x 1.57 in...
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.
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 Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold Arabic 12 and Elongated Beveled Arrow Marker...
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 with Applied Beveled Triangle Rose Gold Markers. 34mm x 39mm lug to lug (1.34 in. ...
Patek Philippe 2526J 1st Automatic Calatrava Watch circa 1956 "Hausmann" Rome
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A must for any serious collector. The back of the watch is engraved with provenance dated Feb. 15, 1957 Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1956-1957, Additionally, the watch...
18k Gold, Yellow 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 #: B765939 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Crown Case diameter = 35 mm (37 mm w/ Crown) Lu...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Omega Stainless Steel Manual Wind ref# 2910-3SC, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Purchase includes our popular branded fine Italian leather watch pouch, ideal for travel or storage. SKU: 50055
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
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 heavy snap on steel caseback with wide sloped lugs. With original two toned silver...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.46 in L 1.82 in
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 for the era 37 x 46mm heavy snap back case with extended lugs, acrylic crystal, ma...
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.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Zenith Chronograph Calibre 156.17 – 18ct Yellow Gold – 38mm x 36mm – 1956
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in London, GB
This Zenith Chronograph Calibre 156.17, dated to 1956, is a highly sought‑after and increasingly scarce piece from Zenith’s golden era.
18k Gold
Rolex Lady's Rare Yellow Gold Buckle Bracelet Watch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The bracelet is fully hallmarked with Swiss marks and marks to note the piece was created in the fourth quarter of 1956. The watch measures 5/8 of an inch wide and the adjustable bra...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.66 in W 1.34 in
1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust Watch Ref 6605. 1956 Anyone Turning 61 Soon?
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 6605 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1956 / 1957 DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Wi...
1956 Omega Seamaster 18K Rose Gold Melbourne Olympic xvi Watch Cross of Merit
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1956 Omega Seamaster Men's 18K Rose Gold Melbourne Olympic Watch This rare collector's watch is set in 18K Rose Gold.
Rose Gold
Rolex, Oyster Precision, Men, 1956
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex - Oyster Precision - Men - 1956 Ref : 6422 Serial : 201368 Gender: Mens Model : Oyster Precision Case Diameter : 33 mm Movement: Manual Winding Watchband Material: Leat...
1956 AP Audemars Piguet "Calibre K2071" 18 Karat Gold Men’s Leather Strap Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning vintage Audemars Piguet "Calibre K2071" 18K Gold Mens Leather Strap Watch with Manual-Wind "Wind 29 Jewel" Movement, a genuine calfskin leather band, a 31mm x 36mm dial, a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Chronometer 2767‑1 – Automatic – 35mm – 1956
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Seamaster Chronometer 2767‑1 – Automatic – 35mm – 1956 An incredibly rare and highly desirable Omega Seamaster Chronometer Certified reference 2767‑1, dating to 1956.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date Wristwatch from 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / 6466 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 35mm X 30mm CIRCA: 1956 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / In...
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Full set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Rare Cream Dial Original Papers & Bracelet A rare and historically significant vintage piece, this Rolex Oyster 6282 dates back to 1956 and is...
Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 Exceptional Condition
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Named "Jumbo" due to its larger-than-average 36mm stainless steel case, this watch stands out among the smaller 34mm dress watches of the era.
Gold Plate
Omega Vintage Calibre 510 Manual Wind – 9ct Gold 1956
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This vintage Omega Calibre 510 manual wind dress watch from 1956 offers excellent value in a solid 9ct gold case.
1956 Jaeger-LeCoultre / Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Galaxy Mystery Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Suwanee, GA
It is now running as strong and as true as a brand new watch, keeping time better than brand new Rolexes and the finest quality watches we have owned.
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Presentation Manual Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This special watch was produced by Rolex and done with a custom dial and hand engraved case as a presentation watch to an employee for 25 years of loyal ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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