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Rolex Ladies 18Kt. Solid White Gold Dress Watch with Original Bracelet 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 21mm Length X 16mm Length
MOVEMENT
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Concord Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 18 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Ladies Quartz Watch Featuring A 24mm Case. New Black Leather
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm x Diameter 20mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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1980s Piaget Lapis Lazuli Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
the Late 1980s.
crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Embellished with factory set diamonds & blue
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Baume & Mercier Dress Watch, 18K White Gold, Black Onxy Dial, 1980's
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Canterbury, GB
& Mercier to approx 1980. Suitable today as a classically proportioned mens dress watch or larger ladies
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Onyx, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Corum Ladies Watch
By Corum
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold vintage Swiss made Corum ladies watch with adjustable mesh band. The dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies President Diamond Ruby Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Feasterville, PA
This is an authentic Rolex Presidential watch with a Rolex dial with added aftermarket diamond
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bracelet of this Zenith ladies watch is lavishly embellished with diamonds. Another great decorative
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Solid Gold Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch with
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Ladies Rolex Oyster Datejust 69278 Solid 18k Gold Automatic 1980s RA329
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
including the watch
GENDER : Ladies Watch
CONDITION : Pre-owned
100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS
All of
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos Octagon Gold and Steel Ladies Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Alexis Barthelay Ladies 18 Carat Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous bracelet watch made by French jewellery designer, Alexis Barthelay is made in 18
Category
Vintage 1980s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies 18k Gold President, Champangne Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
: Ladies
Case Size: 26 mm
Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Original Rolex Champagne
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Harmony | REF. 61201/939 | 18k Yellow Gold | 1980's | Quartz
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
ladies wristwatch circa 1980's. Gold dial, an 18k Yellow Gold 19mm case, bezel, winder, bracelet and
Category
Vintage 1980s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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Rolex Ladies Datejust White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch
SKU 6917-SS-WMOP-DIA
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Green Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Green Diamond Dial (This
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Malachite Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Malachite Diamond Dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Black Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Black Diamond Dial (This
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Turquoise Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Rainbow
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Blue Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Light Blue Mother Of Pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372
Category
Antique 1880s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Black Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Black Mother Of Pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Blue Diamond Dial (This
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust White Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom White Diamond Dial (This
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Blue Mother Of Pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Red Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Red Diamond Dial (This dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Blue Sapphire Diamond Dial 2 Carat Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Blue Sapphire Diamond Dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
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Tissot Yellow Gold 17 Jewel Ladies Wristwatch
By Tissot
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's Tissot yellow gold 17 jewel Ladies wristwatch is an exquisite timepiece that perfectly
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Link Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Gold and Diamond Link Wrist Watch
Diamond weight: 1.10 Carat
White color- D-E
Clean
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ladies Diamond White Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
wrist watch thoroughly embellished with brilliant diamonds featuring a diamond filled square dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel.
Made in Switzerland. Circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies President Model with Custom Made Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Presidential Series / Reference 6900
METAL
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Patek Yellow Gold Ellipse Bracelet Watch circa 1980
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
The famous Ellipse is re-expressed here in this impressive ladies watch with a
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex 14K Gold Tank Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Rolex 1980's Circa 14KT Gold ladies Watch – a vintage marvel with a distinctive 11
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Lady TT Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Champagne Diamond Dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Vintage RARE Audemars Piguet Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Dial Watch 18k White Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
A glamorous and stunning ladies 18k white gold Audemars Piguet wristwatch, with a striking and
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust Champagne Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Champagne Roman Diamond
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Rainbow
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady TT Datejust Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust MOP Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Roman
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust Black Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Black Roman Diamond Dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust Red Roman Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Red Roman Diamond Dial
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust Blue MOP Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Light Blue Mother Of Pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Lady TT Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial 2ct Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
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Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Blue Mother Of Pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady TT Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady TT Datejust Pink MOP Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
)
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel
Case Size : 26 mm
Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Roman
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
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Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels. Elaborate floral
Category
Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ebel Beluga Ref 866960
By Ebel
Located in Braintree, GB
Ebel Beluga Ref 866960
Ladies 18kt gold wristwatch.
Year: 1980's
Model: Beluga
Reference: 866960
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial & Fluted
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Datejust 6917 Black String Diamond Dial Oyster Band 1 Carat Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Black String Diamond Dial & Custom 1ct
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue String Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Blue String Diamond Dial & Fluted Bezel on
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Black String Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Black String Diamond Dial & Fluted Bezel on
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Red Diamond Dial & Fluted Bezel on Rolex
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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1980s Ladies Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of 1980s ladies watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 885 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of 1980s ladies watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Rolex, Cartier and Piaget each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 135 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, baguette cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of 1980s ladies watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are 1980s Ladies Watches?
Prices for 1980s ladies watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $102 and can go as high as $90,000, while 1980s ladies watches, on average, fetch $5,633.
Finding the Right wrist-watches for You
Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1980s Ladies Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best watch for ladies is dependent on personal choice and fashion preference. Many watches have been made over the years that feature a range of gemstones jewelry and stylish designs that can pair easily with different outfits. In fact, slim diamond watches with mother-of-pearl faces and pink leather straps aren’t for everyone. Although stylish women have been poaching men’s timepieces for years, adding instant swagger to any outfit, these days they’re the go-to among watch aficionadas, and not just for their implied status or rugged good looks. Shop a collection of vintage and designer watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Patek Philippe also produces ladies’ watches. Patek Philippe is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer that produces men’s, women’s and unisex watches. Patek Philippe watches are available directly through Patek Philippe as well as through reputable retailers. Find a collection of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
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