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Vintage 1974 Rolex Cellini 4122 18K YG White Roman Dial Manual 23 mm
Vintage 1974 Rolex Cellini 4122 18K YG White Roman Dial Manual 23 mm

Vintage 1974 Rolex Cellini 4122 18K YG White Roman Dial Manual 23 mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex's Commitment To Pure Dress Watch Craft The Cellini line was Rolex's deliberate venture into

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)

By Rolex

Located in istanbul, TR

Indexes Year Manufactured 1970-1979 Band/Strap Rolex Oyster Reference Number 6694 Brand Rolex Case Color

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 1970s 36mm 18k SS Vintage Automatic RA558C
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 1970s 36mm 18k SS Vintage Automatic RA558C

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 1970s 36mm 18k SS Vintage Automatic RA558C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

automatic, c.1979, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973

Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

watch at Classic Time Club is carefully inspected by our experts and master watchmakers to guarantee its

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1971 Rolex OP Date Lady Steel & WG 6917 Auto Grey Ghost 26mm
Vintage 1971 Rolex OP Date Lady Steel & WG 6917 Auto Grey Ghost 26mm

Vintage 1971 Rolex OP Date Lady Steel & WG 6917 Auto Grey Ghost 26mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

configurations elevate a watch into a more interesting category. This 1971 example features a "Ghost" dial, a

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4112 Manual Champagne Roman 33mm
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4112 Manual Champagne Roman 33mm

Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4112 Manual Champagne Roman 33mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Cellini, these watches were an exercise in pure elegance, crafted exclusively from precious metals and

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1973 Rolex Asymmetric 4017 18K YG Manual Orange Foil 28
Vintage 1973 Rolex Asymmetric 4017 18K YG Manual Orange Foil 28

Vintage 1973 Rolex Asymmetric 4017 18K YG Manual Orange Foil 28

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

series of watches that represented a bold, artistic departure from the brand's tool watch foundation

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K YG Auto Champagne Glitter 31mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K YG Auto Champagne Glitter 31mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K YG Auto Champagne Glitter 31mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

watchmaking, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on elegant dress watches of the highest order. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Jumbo TV 768 Black Dial 18k WG
Audemars Piguet Jumbo TV 768 Black Dial 18k WG

Audemars Piguet Jumbo TV 768 Black Dial 18k WG

By Audemars Piguet

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Width 16mm Serviced Yes Box No Papers No Authenticity Every watch at Classic Time Club is carefully

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

1972 Longines Admiral HF Munich Olympic Edition Large Vintage Mens High-Beat SS
1972 Longines Admiral HF Munich Olympic Edition Large Vintage Mens High-Beat SS

1972 Longines Admiral HF Munich Olympic Edition Large Vintage Mens High-Beat SS

By Longines

Located in Suwanee, GA

rate, much faster than the traditional 18,000 beats per hour of most watches. The look of the watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Charcoal Dial
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Charcoal Dial

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Charcoal Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

an elegance often lost in larger modern watches. The champagne stick dial creates a seamless

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3588-1 18K White Gold Silver Dial Automatic 35mm
Patek Philippe Calatrava 3588-1 18K White Gold Silver Dial Automatic 35mm

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3588-1 18K White Gold Silver Dial Automatic 35mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

dress watch identity since 1932. It is a design language built on restraint and perfect execution. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Vampire Emperador 9131 Onyx Diamond Dial 18k WG 1970s
Piaget Vampire Emperador 9131 Onyx Diamond Dial 18k WG 1970s

Piaget Vampire Emperador 9131 Onyx Diamond Dial 18k WG 1970s

By Piaget

Located in SYDNEY, AU

its architectural elegance. Measuring 25mm x 23.5mm with a total length of 16.5cm, the watch sits

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Omega Seamaster Cosmic 166.022 Steel Auto Tropical Dial 35mm
Vintage 1970s Omega Seamaster Cosmic 166.022 Steel Auto Tropical Dial 35mm

Vintage 1970s Omega Seamaster Cosmic 166.022 Steel Auto Tropical Dial 35mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

primary draw of this specific watch is the tropical dial. This finish is the result of a natural aging

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold 37055 Manual Two-Tone Dial 24x36mm
Vintage Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold 37055 Manual Two-Tone Dial 24x36mm

Vintage Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold 37055 Manual Two-Tone Dial 24x36mm

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

uniform dials usually seen in 1970s dress watches. While the tank-style case is a classic silhouette, the

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Orange Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Orange Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Orange Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Men's Vintage Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Men's Vintage Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

Men's Vintage Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

$20,556

H 0.26 in W 0.81 in D 0.05 in L 7.5 in

Men's Vintage Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Palm Desert, CA

watch face is paired with a beautifully textured integrated gold bracelet, giving the piece a

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Date 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737B
Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Date 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737B

Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Date 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 16014 Oyster Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770C
Rolex 16014 Oyster Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770C

Rolex 16014 Oyster Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

authentic watches that have been cleaned, polished and serviced to perfection by our master watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Piaget Peacock 9814 E43 Lapis Dial Blue Enamel 18k WG 1970s
Piaget Peacock 9814 E43 Lapis Dial Blue Enamel 18k WG 1970s

Piaget Peacock 9814 E43 Lapis Dial Blue Enamel 18k WG 1970s

By Piaget

Located in SYDNEY, AU

sense of style. Measuring 24mm x 27.5mm with a total length of 18.1cm, this watch sits elegantly on the

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Corum 302150 18K WG MoP Onyx Diamond Dial Manual 29 mm
Vintage 1970s Corum 302150 18K WG MoP Onyx Diamond Dial Manual 29 mm

Vintage 1970s Corum 302150 18K WG MoP Onyx Diamond Dial Manual 29 mm

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

like the Admiral's Cup and Golden Bridge, Corum also produced exceptional jewelry-focused watches that

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1973 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Manual Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm
Vintage 1973 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Manual Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm

Vintage 1973 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Manual Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

mechanical heart of the watch. While darker dials are often the focus of modern trends, the silver sunburst

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 Stainless Steel Black Dial 36mm
Vintage 1978 Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 Stainless Steel Black Dial 36mm

Vintage 1978 Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 Stainless Steel Black Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

experimental but have now become the blueprint for the modern luxury sports watch. This 1978 example represents

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS 36mm Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA613B
Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS 36mm Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA613B

Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS 36mm Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA613B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

feature, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Automatic 166.070 – Gold‑Plated 1970 – Serviced April 2026
Omega Seamaster Automatic 166.070 – Gold‑Plated 1970 – Serviced April 2026

Omega Seamaster Automatic 166.070 – Gold‑Plated 1970 – Serviced April 2026

By Omega

Located in London, GB

2026, this watch is performing superbly and is supplied with our 12‑month mechanical guarantee for

Category

Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex 1803 Oyster Day Date 18k Gold Mens 1970s 36mm Diamond Automatic RA659B
Rolex 1803 Oyster Day Date 18k Gold Mens 1970s 36mm Diamond Automatic RA659B

Rolex 1803 Oyster Day Date 18k Gold Mens 1970s 36mm Diamond Automatic RA659B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. This watch was very well taken care of, very minor

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K WG Manual Black Diamond Dial 29 mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K WG Manual Black Diamond Dial 29 mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K WG Manual Black Diamond Dial 29 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

watches executed to the highest standards. This piece is a perfect expression of that legacy. From the

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

chronometer certified automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch all

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Lucien Piccard 14K YG Stepped Carrée Lapis & Tiger Eye Dial 30mm
Vintage Lucien Piccard 14K YG Stepped Carrée Lapis & Tiger Eye Dial 30mm

Vintage Lucien Piccard 14K YG Stepped Carrée Lapis & Tiger Eye Dial 30mm

By Lucien Piccard

Located in New York, NY

boundaries of dress watch aesthetics. This Carreé Lacquer features a quadruple stepped yellow gold case that

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini 3804 32mm Champagne Dial Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini 3804 32mm Champagne Dial Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini 3804 32mm Champagne Dial Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Crystal: Acrylic Case Size: 32mm Includes: - Elegant Watch Box - Certified Appraisal - One

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s DeLaneau 18K WG Manual Onyx & Pave Diamond Dial 33 mm
Vintage 1970s DeLaneau 18K WG Manual Onyx & Pave Diamond Dial 33 mm

Vintage 1970s DeLaneau 18K WG Manual Onyx & Pave Diamond Dial 33 mm

By Delaneau

Located in New York, NY

art. Founded in 1949, the brand has historically focused on creating watches that blend fine jewelry

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739

Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless elegance, Must de Cartier Tank ladies or unisex, mechanical watch in deep blue, c.1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Gold Plate

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1979 Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1979 watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 4331 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 1979 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. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 1979 watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Piaget and Patek Philippe each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 1979 watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 269 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a 1979 watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 1381 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a 1979 Watch?

On average, a 1979 watch at 1stDibs sells for $5,564, while they’re typically $106 on the low end and $1,299,558 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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