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Vintage 1970s Movado 18K YG Manual Wind Small Seconds 32mm
Vintage 1970s Movado 18K YG Manual Wind Small Seconds 32mm

Vintage 1970s Movado 18K YG Manual Wind Small Seconds 32mm

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

texture not found on standard dress watches of the period. The small seconds at six o’clock keeps the

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1972 Patek Philippe Ellipse 3781/1 18K WG Blue Sunburst Dial Manual 32mm
Vintage 1972 Patek Philippe Ellipse 3781/1 18K WG Blue Sunburst Dial Manual 32mm

Vintage 1972 Patek Philippe Ellipse 3781/1 18K WG Blue Sunburst Dial Manual 32mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

half. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Seamaster 1660203 – Gold‑Plated – 35mm Cushion Case – 1973
Omega Seamaster 1660203 – Gold‑Plated – 35mm Cushion Case – 1973

Omega Seamaster 1660203 – Gold‑Plated – 35mm Cushion Case – 1973

By Omega

Located in London, GB

just a few seconds fast per day with a healthy amplitude. As good mechanically as a vintage watch of

Category

Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rolex Jubilee bracelet, measures 19.5cm with the watch, in excellent vintage condition, allow some

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

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

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Sage Green Dial 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Sage Green Dial 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Sage Green Dial 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette 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

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette 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 Audemars Piguet Cocktail 18K WG Diamond Blue Dial Manual 29 mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cocktail 18K WG Diamond Blue Dial Manual 29 mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cocktail 18K WG Diamond Blue Dial Manual 29 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

dress watches, often blurring the line between watchmaking and high jewelry. This "Cocktail" watch is a

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Royal with Custom Made Navy Blue Diamond Dial
Rolex Steel Oyster Royal with Custom Made Navy Blue Diamond Dial

Rolex Steel Oyster Royal with Custom Made Navy Blue Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s

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

Mini Chameleon Precision 2028 Bark Finish 18k YG Manual Winding 1972
Mini Chameleon Precision 2028 Bark Finish 18k YG Manual Winding 1972

Mini Chameleon Precision 2028 Bark Finish 18k YG Manual Winding 1972

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 1963 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 2028 Year 1972 Dial Bark Finish Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Length N/A Mo...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe 3566 18K WG Manual Purple Patina Dial 28mm
Vintage Patek Philippe 3566 18K WG Manual Purple Patina Dial 28mm

Vintage Patek Philippe 3566 18K WG Manual Purple Patina Dial 28mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

watch retains all the hallmark design cues that define Patek’s vintage catalog. The 18K white gold case

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6724 14k Gold SS 25mm Ladies 1970s Automatic RA740
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6724 14k Gold SS 25mm Ladies 1970s Automatic RA740

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6724 14k Gold SS 25mm Ladies 1970s Automatic RA740

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

watches that have been cleaned, polished and serviced to perfection by our master watch technicians. Each

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Memomatic Mens 1970s 40mm Gold Capped Automatic Alarm RA693
Omega Seamaster Memomatic Mens 1970s 40mm Gold Capped Automatic Alarm RA693

Omega Seamaster Memomatic Mens 1970s 40mm Gold Capped Automatic Alarm RA693

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster Memomatic automatic alarm watch with date function

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1975 Piaget 12303 18k Rose Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 34mm
Vintage 1975 Piaget 12303 18k Rose Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 34mm

Vintage 1975 Piaget 12303 18k Rose Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 34mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

committed to making watches that felt more like finished objects than assembled parts. Rose gold case and

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Reference 3484 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Reference 3484 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Reference 3484 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boston, MA

baton indexes and pearl minute markers. The gold bezel complements the dial, enhancing the watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette 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

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cal.1570 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737

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

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Ref 2006 Mens 18k White Gold Slim Manual Wind 1980s RA748
Vacheron Constantin Ref 2006 Mens 18k White Gold Slim Manual Wind 1980s RA748

Vacheron Constantin Ref 2006 Mens 18k White Gold Slim Manual Wind 1980s RA748

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rado Original NCC303 with Original SS Bracelet Silver 42mm Automatic
Rado Original NCC303 with Original SS Bracelet Silver 42mm Automatic

Rado Original NCC303 with Original SS Bracelet Silver 42mm Automatic

By RADO

Located in Toronto, CA

photos carefully Band Size :: Will Fit Hand Wrist up to 18.5 cm Gender: Men 's Watch / Unisex

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

the watch, in very good condition. A vintage icon, Linen Dial Rolex 1601 Datejust automatic, a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Vintage Piaget Manual Wind 1970s 18K White Gold Blue Lapis Dial 25mm Baignoire
Vintage Piaget Manual Wind 1970s 18K White Gold Blue Lapis Dial 25mm Baignoire

Vintage Piaget Manual Wind 1970s 18K White Gold Blue Lapis Dial 25mm Baignoire

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

Here’s a Piaget Baignoire in 18k white gold with a blue lapis stone dial manual wind from the 1970s. Measurements include a 25mm case and 18mm lug width. On an aftermarket blue leath...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Seamaster 1972 Automatic Silver Honywell Stamped Dial Gold Capped
Vintage Omega Seamaster 1972 Automatic Silver Honywell Stamped Dial Gold Capped

Vintage Omega Seamaster 1972 Automatic Silver Honywell Stamped Dial Gold Capped

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Omega seamster De Ville automatic date with a silver “Honeywell” stamped dial from 1972 ( a corporate stamp, likely for a gift). Keeps great time and is fully functi...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold 1970s Champagne Tiffany & Co Dial Manual
Vintage Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold 1970s Champagne Tiffany & Co Dial Manual

Vintage Baume & Mercier 18K Yellow Gold 1970s Champagne Tiffany & Co Dial Manual

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Baume & Mercier in 18k yellow gold manual wind with a champagne Tiffany & Co stamp a 6 aclock from the 1970s. It keeps great time and is fully functional. M...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Onyx Dial Manual 31m
Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Onyx Dial Manual 31m

Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Onyx Dial Manual 31m

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

watch hails from an era when the brand leaned heavily into jewelry-driven design, creating singular

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Grey Diamond Dial Manual 26 mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Grey Diamond Dial Manual 26 mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Grey Diamond Dial Manual 26 mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

spent over a century establishing itself as one of the finest dress watch creators in the world. The

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Citizen SPORT 21 Jewels UFO CASE GN-4-S Automatic
Citizen SPORT 21 Jewels UFO CASE GN-4-S Automatic

Citizen SPORT 21 Jewels UFO CASE GN-4-S Automatic

Located in Toronto, CA

Gender: Men 's Watch / Unisex Condition: In Very Good condition, With Some wear And Marks ,Check the

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

: Sapphire Case Size: 26mm Includes: - Elegant Watch Box - Certified Appraisal - 1 Year Warranty

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770B
Rolex Oyster Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770B

Rolex Oyster Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, genuine aftermarket ostrich

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Steel De ville Automatic Curvex Style, circa 1970s
Omega Steel De ville Automatic Curvex Style, circa 1970s

Omega Steel De ville Automatic Curvex Style, circa 1970s

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne / Ref. 155006 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Vacheron & Constantin Genève Ref. 2194Q – Automatic
Vintage 1970s Vacheron & Constantin Genève Ref. 2194Q – Automatic

Vintage 1970s Vacheron & Constantin Genève Ref. 2194Q – Automatic

Located in New York, NY

A distinctive 1970s Vacheron & Constantin Genève featuring a 32 x 35mm 18KT yellow gold TV-style case paired with a champagne dial accented by raised gold stick hour markers and ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm

Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

between the 12 and 3 o'clock positions. The watch is currently paired with a tan leather band and gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA770
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA770

Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA770

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rolex Jubilee bracelet, measures 20cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition, please allow some

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 1675 40mm Red Blue Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 1675 40mm Red Blue Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 1675 40mm Red Blue Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

: Acrylic Case Size: 40mm Includes: - Elegant Watch Box - Certified Appraisal - 1 Year Warranty

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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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