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Vintage Piaget 12336 18K WG Diamond & Emerald Pave Dial Automatic 34mm
Vintage Piaget 12336 18K WG Diamond & Emerald Pave Dial Automatic 34mm

Vintage Piaget 12336 18K WG Diamond & Emerald Pave Dial Automatic 34mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

of the jewelry watch category. This reference 12336 C505 is a rare expression of that dominance

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Cushion 9771 P61 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dial Manual 30mm
Piaget Cushion 9771 P61 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dial Manual 30mm

Piaget Cushion 9771 P61 18K WG Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dial Manual 30mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

diamond track elevates the design further, moving it from a simple stone-dial watch to a complex and

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604B

By Rolex

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

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 4239BA 18K YG Diamond Pavé Manual 26 mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 4239BA 18K YG Diamond Pavé Manual 26 mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 4239BA 18K YG Diamond Pavé Manual 26 mm

Located in New York, NY

anchors the watch as a unified object rather than a head-and-strap combination. The rhombus pavé dial adds

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ladies Datejust 70s Reference 6918 Automatic Silver Dial 26mm Case Paper
Vintage Ladies Datejust 70s Reference 6918 Automatic Silver Dial 26mm Case Paper

Vintage Ladies Datejust 70s Reference 6918 Automatic Silver Dial 26mm Case Paper

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage ladies Rolex Datejust reference 6918 automatic with a silver dial on a steel rivet bracelet from the 1970s. Comes with its original papers.. Keeps great time and is ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 1970s Automatic Rare Grey Buckley Dial 36m
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 1970s Automatic Rare Grey Buckley Dial 36m

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 1970s Automatic Rare Grey Buckley Dial 36m

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16000 (smooth bezel) automatic with a rare grey Buckley dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. M...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Seiko 1970s Hi Beat Cream Linen Dial Manual Wind 38mm Case.
Vintage Seiko 1970s Hi Beat Cream Linen Dial Manual Wind 38mm Case.

Vintage Seiko 1970s Hi Beat Cream Linen Dial Manual Wind 38mm Case.

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Seiko Hi-Beat manual wind with a cream silver linen dial from the 1960s-1970s. Measurements include a 36mm cushion case and a 19mm lug width, and bracelet that fits ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Manual Wind Mocha Dial 32mm Case.
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Manual Wind Mocha Dial 32mm Case.

Vintage Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Manual Wind Mocha Dial 32mm Case.

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini manual wind in 18K yellow gold with a mocha sunburst dial from the late 70s, early 80s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Piaget Asymmetric 9487 18k Gold Manual Wind Tiger Eye Dial 23mm
Vintage 1970s Piaget Asymmetric 9487 18k Gold Manual Wind Tiger Eye Dial 23mm

Vintage 1970s Piaget Asymmetric 9487 18k Gold Manual Wind Tiger Eye Dial 23mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

sense. The case is intentionally offset, the bracelet flows in one direction, and the watch reads more

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Jumbo Gondole 97050 PARIS STAMPED 18K Yellow Gold Box Booklet
Vintage Cartier Jumbo Gondole 97050 PARIS STAMPED 18K Yellow Gold Box Booklet

Vintage Cartier Jumbo Gondole 97050 PARIS STAMPED 18K Yellow Gold Box Booklet

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 97050 Year: 1970's Model: Vintage Cartier Jumbo Gondole Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: White Face: Sa...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

1970s Piaget Bracelet 9706 D4 18k White Gold Manual Rubellite Pavé Dial 24mm
1970s Piaget Bracelet 9706 D4 18k White Gold Manual Rubellite Pavé Dial 24mm

1970s Piaget Bracelet 9706 D4 18k White Gold Manual Rubellite Pavé Dial 24mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

This is Piaget at full expression This bracelet watch sits at the very top of the catalog for what

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers circa, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA393C
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA393C

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA393C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red 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 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Ref 1501 70s Automatic Grey Sigma Dial 34mm Case.
Vintage Rolex Ref 1501 70s Automatic Grey Sigma Dial 34mm Case.

Vintage Rolex Ref 1501 70s Automatic Grey Sigma Dial 34mm Case.

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Here’s a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 1501 automatic with a grey sigma dial from the 1970s. 34mm stainless steel case with engined turned bezel and drilled lugs. Fitted o...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8
1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8

1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

A GMT Master in Gold A distinguished expression of Rolex's golden age of sports watches, this 1971

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare Day-Date Platinum Omani Khanjar Dial 1804
Rolex Rare Day-Date Platinum Omani Khanjar Dial 1804

Rolex Rare Day-Date Platinum Omani Khanjar Dial 1804

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

. Recently serviced by Rolex UK, the watch is powered wonderfully by a self-winding automatic movement. It is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659

Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red 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

Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch. 1970s/80s.
Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch. 1970s/80s.

Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch. 1970s/80s.

By RADO

Located in bronshoj, DK

use. The watch is not running and needs servicing. Dimensions: 36 mm.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Bucherer Incabloc Chronograph Wristwatch, 'Siegfried Rauch', Valjoux 7733 mvmt
Bucherer Incabloc Chronograph Wristwatch, 'Siegfried Rauch', Valjoux 7733 mvmt

Bucherer Incabloc Chronograph Wristwatch, 'Siegfried Rauch', Valjoux 7733 mvmt

By Bucherer

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and very rare Bucherer Incabloc Chronograph features a 40mm case stainless steel case (inc crown) by 4.5mm lug to lug, with rotating bezel. Powered by a manually wound va...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Geneve 70s Automatic Silver Dial Day Date 37mm Case
Vintage Omega Geneve 70s Automatic Silver Dial Day Date 37mm Case

Vintage Omega Geneve 70s Automatic Silver Dial Day Date 37mm Case

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Omega Geneve automatic with silver dial and day/date function from the 1970s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 37mm case with an inte...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Mech Woven Bracelet Diamond Bezel Box & Papers
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Mech Woven Bracelet Diamond Bezel Box & Papers

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Mech Woven Bracelet Diamond Bezel Box & Papers

By Piaget

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This exquisite round watch features a refined champagne dial elegantly surrounded by a sparkling

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558B
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558B

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558B

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 Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558

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

Vintage 1970s Piaget Polo 7131 18K YG Onyx Diamond Dial Quartz 25mm
Vintage 1970s Piaget Polo 7131 18K YG Onyx Diamond Dial Quartz 25mm

Vintage 1970s Piaget Polo 7131 18K YG Onyx Diamond Dial Quartz 25mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

An Architectural Outlier In Piaget History The Piaget Polo is the definitive jet-set watch of the

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.

By Omega

Located in bronshoj, DK

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. The watch is running. With date

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red 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

Vintage Piaget 18k White Gold Automatic with Natural Tiger’s Eye Roman Numeral D
Vintage Piaget 18k White Gold Automatic with Natural Tiger’s Eye Roman Numeral D

Vintage Piaget 18k White Gold Automatic with Natural Tiger’s Eye Roman Numeral D

By Piaget

Located in Zurich, CH

watch to maintain a remarkably slender and comfortable profile. Presented on a premium dark brown lizard

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine gator strap and aftermarket buckle. A renowned

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine ostrich strap and aftermarket buckle. An

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial, Early 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial, Early 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Piaget 18K WG 9706 D2 Manual Pavé Diamond & Emerald 24mm
Vintage 1970s Piaget 18K WG 9706 D2 Manual Pavé Diamond & Emerald 24mm

Vintage 1970s Piaget 18K WG 9706 D2 Manual Pavé Diamond & Emerald 24mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

The Ultimate Integrated Statement During the 1970s, Piaget wasn't just making watches; they were

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

zenith espada cronograph Ref Num 01.0040.418
zenith espada cronograph Ref Num 01.0040.418

zenith espada cronograph Ref Num 01.0040.418

By Zenith

Located in istanbul, TR

Zenith Triple Date Chronograph “Espada” – 1970s – Original Signed Crown – All Functions Working – Vintage Blue Dial Here’s a beautiful and authentic Zenith “Espada” Triple Date Chr...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Pumpkin Orange Dial circa
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Pumpkin Orange Dial circa

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Pumpkin Orange Dial circa

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

Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch with Carved Bezel
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch with Carved Bezel

Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch with Carved Bezel

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking watch by the world's premier house has unique carved bezel

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern 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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