1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1962 ROLEX EXPLORER Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold Rare Explorer
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 14902 – 1962 – Pie Pan Dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Constellation 14902 – 1962 – Pie Pan Dial – Unique Patina – Cal. 561 A truly unique vintage
Rolex Chameleon 8788 Precision 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1962
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Chameleon Ref. 8788 – Precision – 18k White Gold – Fluted Bezel – 1962 Offered by Classic
Omega ref 131.001 cal 286 Swiss Manual S/Steel Ivory Dial 34mm c1962 Mens' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
particular example is a classical vintage Omega ref 131.001-63-9C gents' watch, dating from 1962, performed
Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.48 in
Omega Super Jumbo Ref 2505 Rare 1960s Mens 37.5mm Vintage Manual Wind RA719
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage classic, Men's Omega 2505 Super Jumbo 37.5mm teak dial manual wind dress watch, c
$4,392Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA564
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent
Stainless Steel
$4,712Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA564
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c
Stainless Steel
$4,464Sale Price|25% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent
Stainless Steel
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Rolex all-stainless steel Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c
Stainless Steel
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size
Giclée
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size
Giclée
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962. Image size is 32" x 48" (for 36" x 52" paper size
Giclée
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper
Giclée
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse in Yellow Suit Watches Sewing, 1962. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size
Giclée
$3,000
H 40 in W 60 in
Sunset By The Pool 1962 Oversize Limited Signature Stamped Edition
By Toni Frissell
Located in London, GB
Sunset By The Pool 1962 People watch the sunset over the ocean while standing by a swimming pool
Archival Pigment
$12,000
W 1.64 in D 0.59 in L 2.47 in
Gilbert Albert Agate, Pearl, Diamond, and 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant, c. 1965
By Gilbert Albert
Located in New York, NY
considered closer to works of art than watches. In 1962, Albert decided to devote himself to jewelry and
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$20,480
H 1.97 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in
Ladies Wristwatch of 18k gold by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Berlin, BE
as friends.? Torun created the Vivianna watch in 1962, a spoon-shaped ‘never-ending’ bangle with a
Gold
$1,000
H 33.75 in W 23.75 in D 0.3 in
Lincoln Center Film Festival Poster Hand Signed by Ivan Chermayeff vintage frame
By Ivan Chermayeff
Located in New York, NY
projects, such as the miniature book Watching Words Move (1962), in which the shape and spacing of the
Lithograph, Offset
Patek Philippe 2591J Center Lug Calatrava Watch, circa 1962
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
measures 35mm. The watch was made in the mid 1962, it comes with a silver cream dial, raised gold hour
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Longines Grand Prix Ref. 1200 Stainless Steel Watch, 1962
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1962 Vintage Longines Grand Prize Ref. 1200 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Unavailable
W 1.34 in
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14762 SC 61, circa 1962
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
million circa 1962. Classic early vintage model with 34mm diameter case with bold, heavy tapered lugs
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1962. Featuring a 36mm diameter Oyster case with finely milled 14K white gold fluted bezel, acrylic
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Men's Submariner Stainless Steel w/ Black Dial Oyster Perpetual
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
James Bond character in the first James Bond movies starting in 1962. The entire watch is stainless
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.66 in W 1.42 in
1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell & SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1962 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1962 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 562 Automatic Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1962 OMEGA SEAMASTER De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 562 Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous
Stainless Steel
1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 853 Isomura Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 853 Isomura Watch - Platinum Beautiful Restored
Platinum
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1962 ROLEX EXPLORER Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold Rare Explorer Reference
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14 Karat Solid Gold Watch with Original Dial and Machined Bezel from 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1003 METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel White Gold Bezel Datejust Watch, circa 1962-1963
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex Stainless Steel White Gold Bezel Datejust Watch, circa 1962-1963
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Breitling Chronomat ref 808 Wristwatch, 175 Manually Movement, Circa 1962.
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
c.1962, with a serial of 95 ****. A generic leather strap and steel tang buckle are fitted. A superb
Garrard Wristwatch featuring Dennison Aquatite 9K Yellow Gold Case, Papers, 1962
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Canterbury, England
comes with Garrard box, warranty papers (2 years!) dated March 1962, care of watch guide, return
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust ref. #1601 Sold in 1962 with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The Rolex Datejust is iconic and classic, so its appeal is broad and it is not an uncommon model. However, this special example is distinguished from its counterparts by its glossy b...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Speedking with Custom Colored Dial and Gilt Hands from 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 6431 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel Air King Custom Finished Yellow Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet from 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Ref.5500 METAL
Stainless Steel
Men's Omega 18k Gold Bumper Automatic 17j cal.352, c.1962 Swiss Vintage LV655BLK
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Timeless luxury, men's 18k solid gold Omega chronometre bumper automatic, circa 1962. Verified
Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Steel Black Dial Mens Watch AB021012/BB59-435X
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Black Dial Hand Wind Men's Watch AB021012/BB59-435X. Watch is limited to only 1962 pcs. The Watch Has an
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm 1960s Manual Wind Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA417
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Sold
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Switzerland Jaeger LeCoultre “Atmos Vendome” bracket watch, Marble, bronze
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding ATMOS VENDOME watch. The 1962 Atmos Vendome watch from renowned Swiss watchmaker Jaeger
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 9.45 in D 6.3 in Dm 8.27 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Bracket Watch “Atmos Vendome” Mantel Clock Marble, bronze
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Outstanding ATMOS VENDOME watch. The 1962 Atmos Vendome watch from renowned Swiss watchmaker Jaeger
18k Gold
Danish Mid Century Modern Daybed by Grete Jalk for Bovirke
By Grete Jalk, Bovirke
Located in Soquel, CA
system (1961), a living-room set with a coffee table (1962), a "Watch and Listen" unit (1963) with
Cotton, Oak
Rolex 18k Solid Gold Orchid Ladies Watch circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
used in all their elegant dress watches. Our finest watchmaker has just given this watch a factory
18k Gold
1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 8531 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 8531 Automatic - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel White Gold Bezel Datejust Watch, circa 1962-1963
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
IWC White Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1962
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
IWC 18k white gold rectangular wristwatch, circa 1962. Manual-wind movement. 18k white gold
White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Lady's Orchid Chameleon Wristwatch Circa 1962 Ref 2059
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
papers dated 1962.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel and White Gold Datejust with Unusual Black Dial from 1962 or 1963
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Blue Diamond Dial from 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6427 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Factory Original Dial From 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Silvered Patina Dial From 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex still fitted with its original bracelet and nicely patinated dial. The watch was produced in 1962
Stainless Steel
Omega Men's 18 Karat Gold COSC Bumper Automatic Cal.352, circa 1962 Swiss LV655
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, men's 18k solid gold Omega chronometre bumper automatic, circa 1962. Verified
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand-Wind 1960s Vintage RA157BRN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1962. Verified
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Amagnetic Wristwatch Ref 3417 circa 1962
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
magnetic activity, similar to the Rolex Milgauss. The watch is powered by Patek’s caliber 27-AM400 and is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 5512 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an exceptional example of a stainless steel Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5512, circa 1962. The
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 5512 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an exceptional example of a Rolex Submariner reference 5512 from the early 1960s. The original gilt dial with outer chapter ring is flawless. It is one of the best gilt d...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 2591J Center Lug Calatrava Watch, circa 1962
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
measures 35mm. The watch was made in the mid 1962, it comes with a silver cream dial, raised gold hour
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1962
By Piaget
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A Piaget 18k yellow gold lady's bracelet watch with diamond-set bezel. Signed matching reference
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC yellow Gold manual wind wristwatch, 1962
Located in Berlin, DE
watch has wonderfully preserved from the year 1962. Movement, case, dial and hands with rather few signs
18k Gold
1962 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 5512 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Pouch dated 1962 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Brown
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Thinline 4002 Gold Filled Wristwatch, circa 1962
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton Thinline 4002, a classic design 10K yellow gold filled model from circa 1962. The case
Gold-filled
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1962
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Seamaster automatic stainless steel ref# 166 010 serial #19 6 million circa 1962. Featuring
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6564, circa 1962. This automatic watch has
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, serial number 721,XXX, circa 1962
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 779,XXX, circa 1962. 36mm case
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Breitling Stainless Steel Top Time Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1962
By Breitling
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, manual-wind, chronograph Strap Leather strap, buckle circa 1962
Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First Dial Pointed Crown Guards
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Pouch dated 1962 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Black
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust self winding Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref 1601 serial# 896xxx circa 1962 36mm diameter case with 14K WG
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K yellow gold Datejust ref 1601 serial number 779,xxx circa 1962. Featuring 36mm diameter
14k Gold
Rolex yellow gold Datejust self winding wrstwatch Ref 1601, circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K yellow gold Datejust ref 1601 serial number 779,xxx circa 1962. Featuring 36mm diameter
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1003 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, Ref. 1003, serial number 839,XXX, circa 1962
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold midsize Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, circa 1962 with beautiful brown
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1018 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 1018 serial number 853,xxx circa 1962. Scarce
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Datejust Grey Dial Ref 1601, circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K yellow gold Datejust ref 1601 serial number 779,xxx circa 1962. This model is the full
14k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history, dating back to the 1960s and considered an antique. The watch comes with an aftermarket...
Gold-filled
Oversize Omega Wrist Watch ca' 1947
By Omega
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An Omega wrist watch ca' 1947. Oversize steel case measuring approx. 37.5 mm. Reference 2609. Robust construction, movement #265. Original dial with patina.
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Gold Plate
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940's with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / C...
18k Gold
Omega 1940's Gild dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Black Gilt dial from approximately the 1940’s, a really stunning example of an early Omega that has kept its originality with the dial although naturally aged and discoloured i...
Rolex Oyster Precision 6423 Arrowhead Dagger Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference number: 6423 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Hand Wind Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements :34mm diame...
Stainless Steel
Longines Vintage Large Stainless Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Longines Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual Wind larger size Caliber 12.68Z Nickle Lever movement. Original and Excellent Silv...
Stainless Steel
Omega Century 10k Gold-Filled Manual Winding Watch
By Omega
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega century 10k gold-filled manual winding watch caliber 266, circa 1950. No band, 17 jewel case gold & steel, lug 18mm, case #3099347, movement serial number 14566450. In good wor...
10k Gold, Gold-filled, Steel
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