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Longines 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Watch Circa 1988
By Longines
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A late 1980s Longines watch is crafted 18k yellow gold with a factory made mesh band with an
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster White Roman Dial 15010 Circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster White Roman Dial 15010 Circa 1988. This watch has
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Automatic Chronograph, Ref. 16520, Full Set, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Year: 1998 Condition: Very Good Scope of delivery: Watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Lady Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Indexes 69174, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 69174 Year: 1988 Serial number: L7xxxxx Reference: C04625 Case: 26mm in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Blue/Violet Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1988. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Details: Brand Rolex
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Hamilton US Military Stainless Steel Watch, 1988
By Hamilton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1988 Vintage Hamilton US Military Ref. MIL-W-46374D Steel watch with Original Black Dial with White
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Date with White Face on Black Strap, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Rolex Date model has a simple design that is just as chic and modern today as it was in 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day Date, Yellow Gold, Model Number 18238, Registered, 1988
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable 36 mm blue dial Rolex Day Date in yellow gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date, Yellow Gold, Model Number 18238, Registered, 1988
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable 36 mm blue dial Rolex Day Date in yellow gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold, Model Number 18238, Registered 1988
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable 36 mm blue dial Rolex Day Date in yellow gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Yellow Gold Reverso II Wristwatch Ref 185403 circa 1988
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, sapphire crystal Movement Manual-wind circa 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Diamond Gold Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
and mother of pearls dial. Manufactured circa 1988. This is a quartz watch with 18k yellow gold link
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 1988 Watch Only
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1988 Watch Only Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph
Category

Vintage 1980s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1988 Watch Only
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Original, working Seiko Generation 1 Chronograph made for the British RAF in 1988. Having been
Category

Vintage 1980s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel Custom 1.20 Carat Diamond White MOP Dial 1988 Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Manufactured 1988 Dial Style 12-Hour Dial, Non-Numeric Hour Marks Case Size 36 mm Watch Shape Round Country
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
the bezel has aftermarket diamonds. This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with original
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1988
By Elgin
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine Gold, Enamel and Diamond, Ladies Hunter Pocket Watch Elgin C. 1888. The front cover of
Category

Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Rolex Datejust 31 68278, 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in Carmel, IN
This beautiful ladies Rolex watch was recently serviced and runs great! This DateJust 31 features
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Seamaster Polaris, Calgary / Seoul Olympics, 1/1000 Limited Edition, 1988
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
capabilities for its time. This reference was launched in 1988 , in order to celebrate the partnership of
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Diamond Day-Date 18138 with Rare Bezel Circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1988, this watch will only grow more collectable and valuable over time.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69178, 18K Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
), Rolex Datejust booklet (1988), warranty papers (stamped and with serial sticker, CC160 (UK) but undated
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Day Date 36mm Yellow Gold 18038 Box Yes/ Papers No 1988
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Reference Number: 18038 Year: 1988 Model: Day Date
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Seamaster 1/100 Polaris Limited Edition Calgary/ Seoul Olympics Circa 1988
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
capabilities for its time. This reference was launched in 1988 , in order to celebrate the partnership of Omega
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

1988 Rolex GMT II Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, "Rootbeer" Dial Model 16713
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex 68273, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4020 Model: 68273 Serial: R72**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1st January 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Sliver Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Silver
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 68278 Diamond Anniversary Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
movement. Circa: 1988. This watch is backed by our two year warranty.
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date President 18048 Diamond Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
to a 6.75-inch wrist. Automatic self-wind 3055 movement. Circa 1988.   This watch is backed by our
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 White Dial Two Tone Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
chronometer movement. Circa:1988.   This watch is backed by our two year warranty.
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
self-winding movement. Circa: 1988.  This watch is backed by our two year warranty.
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
self-winding movement. Circa: 1988.  This watch is backed by our two year warranty.
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 16618
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16234 Holes Arabic Jubilee Dial Custom Diamond Bezel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
closes with a fold over clasp. The band of this watch has moderate slack. This watch was produced in 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16618
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Date Steel Engine Turned Bezel Silver Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 69240
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
with a fold over clasp. The band of this watch has moderate slack. This watch was produced in 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date President Day Date Diamond Rare Dial and Bezel Gents Watch Ref 18
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
18038 Mens Watch CIRCA 1988. 36 mm 18k yellow gold case Rare Rolex Blue Dial with Factory set Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Swazi Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner Gold & Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch 16803
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
wire only at this price** Ref 16803. Circa 1988. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 17013
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Comes with Rolex service card. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 17013. Circa 1988 Fine Pre-owned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Polaris GMT Ref 3961122, Unisex Size, Outstanding Condition
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
nor papers are present, although we date this Omega to circa 1988. A huge amount of watch for the
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Edwardian-Style Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell/Pocket Watch Holder
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian-style, sterling silver-mounted, crystal inkwell/pocket watch holder, London, 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Jaeger LeCoultre Clock, Atmos Prestige from 1981, Limited Edition, No 297/3000
Located in Greven, DE
1981-1988 and each of the watches has its own number. The model offered here bears the number 0297 of
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
the bezel has aftermarket diamonds. This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with original
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, and the bezel has aftermarket diamonds. This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

1988 Rolex Ladies 69173 Two Tone Watch Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1988 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Watch Model: 69173 Serial: R226206 26mm case Champagne dial with 10
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 3960J 150th Anniversary Officers Case Watch, Circa 1988-1989
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
& Paperwork: The watch was manufactured in 1988 and sold in 1989. The watch is accompanied with an Patek
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 Black Dial Stainless Steel 1988 Unpolished
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5513 Serial: R929*** Year: 1988 Model: Submariner Case Material
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Garrard & Co. Gold Wristwatch Mint Condition Unworn with Box, circa 1988
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Southbury, CT
time— was created in 1988 and apparently placed directly into a time capsule because the watch is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 94613 circa 1988
By Tudor
Located in Stamford, CT
Tudor stainless steel and gilt metal Day-Date wristwatch, automatic, sapphire crystal, circa 1988
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gilt Metal

Ladies Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Original Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies ROLEX Cellini R41218010 18k Solid Gold with Original Box & Papers Manual Wind Watch 23mm x
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vendome Vermeil Large Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1988 Cartier Vendome collection Wrist Watch, 30 MM Vermeil, Gold Plate on Sterling Silver
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Pasha Yellow Gold 1988 Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 38mm yellow gold Pasha by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with arabic numbers, sword-shaped hands in blued steel and a date aperture. Complimenting the dial is a yellow gold rotat...
Category

Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Gold-Plated Kelly Watch With Midnight Blue Crocodile Leather Strap - 1988
By Hermès
Located in London, Chelsea
Beautiful Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch. This fabulous timepiece by Hermes dates from 1988 (blind
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1988 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 68273 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 1988 *Case Size: 31mm *Strap: Stainless
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Airking ref 5500 L4 serial # circa 1988. Wonderful commemorative gift for
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Blue Dial Oyster Date, Circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
. The rich blue dial adds the perfect pop of color to any outfit. This timepiece is circa, 1988. This
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual self winding Wristwatch, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18K YG ref 14208 circa 1988. Featuring 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 15307 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The case measures approximately 34 mm in diameter. Circa 1988. This watch includes a one year
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1988 Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1988 watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 67 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1988 watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 1988 watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Hermès and Elgin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1988 watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a 1988 Watch?

Prices for a 1988 watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $299 and can go as high as $22,300, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,900.