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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 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

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

Vintage 1970s Piaget 13721 18K WG Auto Brushed Silver Dial 32 mm
Vintage 1970s Piaget 13721 18K WG Auto Brushed Silver Dial 32 mm

Vintage 1970s Piaget 13721 18K WG Auto Brushed Silver Dial 32 mm

Located in New York, NY

, but well executed and tight on the wrist, giving the watch a more substantial presence than a strap

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Genève 166.041
Omega Genève 166.041

Omega Genève 166.041

$1,228

W 1.34 in

Omega Genève 166.041

By Omega

Located in London, GB

in excellent working condition and fitted to a brand-new brown leather strap, this watch is a fine

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Submariner Date, Ref 1680, 40mm Case, Dial & Hands Coeval Patina, 1977/78
Rolex Submariner Date, Ref 1680, 40mm Case, Dial & Hands Coeval Patina, 1977/78

Rolex Submariner Date, Ref 1680, 40mm Case, Dial & Hands Coeval Patina, 1977/78

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Rolex Submariner Date , reference 1680, features a 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bracelet. Presented in excellent condition for its age and as a sports R...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, measures 20cm with the watch, in excellent vintage condition. A timeless classic, Rolex 14k gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970's Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens "Egg" Memovox Alarm Reveil - Stainless Stee
1970's Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens "Egg" Memovox Alarm Reveil - Stainless Stee

1970's Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens "Egg" Memovox Alarm Reveil - Stainless Stee

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold by Georges L'Enfant and retailed by VCA
Piaget Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold by Georges L'Enfant and retailed by VCA

Piaget Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold by Georges L'Enfant and retailed by VCA

By Piaget

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Piaget Vintage Cocktail 3867 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch, designed by Georges L'Enfant and retailed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique 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 Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Signa Charcoal Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Signa Charcoal Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Signa Charcoal 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 Date 1500 34mm Silver Dial Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 1500 34mm Silver Dial Yellow Gold Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 1500 34mm Silver Dial Yellow Gold Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Dial: Silver Dial Crystal: Acrylic Case Size: 34mm Includes: - Elegant Watch Box

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 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 Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B

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 Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget Emperador 9133 18K WG Full Factory Diamond Set Manual 25mm
Piaget Emperador 9133 18K WG Full Factory Diamond Set Manual 25mm

Piaget Emperador 9133 18K WG Full Factory Diamond Set Manual 25mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

work. The Art Of The Jeweled Surface This is a watch that is first and foremost a piece of jewelry

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803
1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803

1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

markets for Stella dials. One very prominent person and avid watch collector of special Rolex watches at

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Baguette Markers
Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Baguette Markers

Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Baguette Markers

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 7391 18K White Gold Auto Integrated 31 mm
Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 7391 18K White Gold Auto Integrated 31 mm

Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 7391 18K White Gold Auto Integrated 31 mm

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

collectors look for with these models. The onyx dial pushes this watch into a more uncommon tier. Onyx is

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 10s Automatic Silver Dial 14K Yellow Gol
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 10s Automatic Silver Dial 14K Yellow Gol

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 10s Automatic Silver Dial 14K Yellow Gol

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Rolex reference 1005 champagne dial Oyster Perpetual in 14K yellow gold from the 1970s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 34mm oyster ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1976 Piaget Protocole 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Dial Manual
Vintage 1976 Piaget Protocole 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Dial Manual

Vintage 1976 Piaget Protocole 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Dial Manual

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

of Piaget's work as both a watchmaker and a jeweler. The Power Of A Stone Dial This watch captures

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT Master Stainless Steel Blue Red Bezel, Ref 1675
Rolex GMT Master Stainless Steel Blue Red Bezel, Ref 1675

Rolex GMT Master Stainless Steel Blue Red Bezel, Ref 1675

By Rolex

Located in Queens, NY

", case diameter 40 mm., 89.6 g. Also known as Vintage Rolex GMT, Long "E" Dial GMT, Pepsi Dial. Watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Blue 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 Cellini Blue Mirror Dial White Gold 22mm 4014
Rolex Cellini Blue Mirror Dial White Gold 22mm 4014

Rolex Cellini Blue Mirror Dial White Gold 22mm 4014

$8,302

H 1.19 in W 0.87 in D 0.22 in

Rolex Cellini Blue Mirror Dial White Gold 22mm 4014

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

been produced in 1973, the watch is presented in excellent vintage condition, with only minor signs of

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin Integrated 18K WG Onyx Diamond Dial Auto 32 mm
Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin Integrated 18K WG Onyx Diamond Dial Auto 32 mm

Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin Integrated 18K WG Onyx Diamond Dial Auto 32 mm

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Speedmaster 4.5 – Reference 1760015 – Automatic Chronograph (1975)
Omega Speedmaster 4.5 – Reference 1760015 – Automatic Chronograph (1975)

Omega Speedmaster 4.5 – Reference 1760015 – Automatic Chronograph (1975)

By Omega

Located in London, GB

A classic and increasingly collectable Omega Speedmaster “4.5”, this reference 1760015 is dated to 1975 by the serial number and has just been fully serviced in‑house in March 2026. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial
1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial

1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Piaget Classic 18K WG 9772 D2 Manual Malachite Diamonds 30mm
Vintage 1970s Piaget Classic 18K WG 9772 D2 Manual Malachite Diamonds 30mm

Vintage 1970s Piaget Classic 18K WG 9772 D2 Manual Malachite Diamonds 30mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

gold case and bracelet represents the best of this design period. This is not just a watch; it is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Pink Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Pink Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Pink Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Geneve Dynamic, 40mm elliptical case, stainless steel, c1970
Omega Geneve Dynamic, 40mm elliptical case, stainless steel, c1970

Omega Geneve Dynamic, 40mm elliptical case, stainless steel, c1970

By Omega

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Omega Geneve Dynamic features a stainless steel 40mm elliptical case with stainless steel bracelet and attractive black dial. Presented in excellent condition with light ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Non-Date Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 5513
Rolex Submariner Non-Date Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 5513

Rolex Submariner Non-Date Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 5513

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Submariner Non-Date Vintage Men's Wristwatch, matte black dial with hour markers, a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a black beze...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601
Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601

Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

glass and a self-winding calibre 1570 automatic movement. The watch is equipped with a steel & 14k rose

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Maroon Dial 1960's / 70's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Maroon Dial 1960's / 70's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Maroon Dial 1960's / 70'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 Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630
Rolex Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630

Rolex Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust 6905 26mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust 6905 26mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust 6905 26mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

: Champagne Dial Crystal: Acrylic Case Size: 26mm Includes: - Elegant Watch Box - Certified

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1971 Rolex Day Date Silver Wide Boy Dial Ref. 1802
1971 Rolex Day Date Silver Wide Boy Dial Ref. 1802

1971 Rolex Day Date Silver Wide Boy Dial Ref. 1802

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

The elusive White Gold 1802 When it comes to collectible and rare Vintage Rolex watches, the first

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s

Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1971 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 1803 Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm
Vintage 1971 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 1803 Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm

Vintage 1971 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 1803 Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Original President Formula The reference 1803 is the watch that established the Day-Date as

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA613
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA613

Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA613

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

GENDER : Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 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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