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Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6549 Automatic Watch 1950s Swiss RA144BL
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1603 Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RA226
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6605 36mm Automatic 1950s Swiss RA198R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1960s Ref 6694 Manual Wind Swiss RJC187
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RJC197B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1007 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RJC114
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA131B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16000 Automatic 1970s Vintage Swiss RA315B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Automatic 1970s Vintage Swiss RA314
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Omega Flightmaster Chronograph GMT Manual Wind 1970s Vintage Swiss JM8
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega MODEL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Automatic 1970s Swiss RA322B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA143R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Franck Muller Casablanca 2000s 10th Anniversary LE Automatic Swiss BU103
By Franck Muller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA143
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Hand Wind 1960s Vintage Swiss RA271
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA131S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 1960s Ref 5500 Air King Automatic Swiss RJC170G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1960s Ref 6694 Hand Wind Swiss Vintage RJC198
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Tudor Prince Oysterdate Ref 75403 14k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA309
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Royal Ref 4444 Manual Wind 1940s Vintage Swiss RJC166B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Royal Ref 4444 Manual Wind 1940s Swiss Vintage RA159T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Royal Ref 4444 Manual Wind 1940s Swiss Vintage RA159B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 5552 34mm Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA232G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Automatic Swiss 1970s RJC190S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Midsize Rolex Oyster Royal Ref 6244 Manual Wind 1950s Swiss Vintage RA7
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Royal Ref 4444 Manual Wind 1940s Swiss Vintage RJC166
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Automatic 1970s Vintage Swiss RJC181
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 5552 34mm Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA232
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 1960s Vintage Automatic Swiss RA259B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA259
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RA340T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Precision
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Ref 5500 Automatic 1970s Swiss RA307R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 36mm Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RA226R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Gold ss Automatic 1970s Swiss RA164B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref.1500
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold

Mens Rolex Air-King Precision Ref 5500 34mm Automatic 1970s Vintage Swiss RA381
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 14k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA276R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Gold ss Automatic 1970s Swiss RA164
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 1970s 18k SS Automatic Swiss RA250
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss Vintage RJC132
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6565 14k SS Automatic 1950s Vintage Swiss RJC149
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 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1011 18k Gold 1970s Automatic Swiss RJC154
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RJC112
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Datejust, Ref
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA254
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 94510 Date Day 36mm Automatic 1980s Swiss RA251S
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA332G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA330B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Mens Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 94510 Date Day 36mm Automatic 1980s Swiss RA251
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Tudor
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage Swiss RJC141
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Gold Bezel Automatic 1960s Swiss RA378
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14k Gold 1970s Swiss Automatic RJC192
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6585 14k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RJC162
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3372 18k Rose Gold Automatic 1940s Swiss RA316B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1038 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA281
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 18k SS Automatic Swiss 1980s RJC176
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RA170
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 18k SS Automatic Swiss 1980s RJC177
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RJC189
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RJC159
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Beverly Swiss Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact beverly swiss watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 595 antique edition and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect beverly swiss watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing beverly swiss watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Omega and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A beverly swiss watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 7, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a beverly swiss watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Beverly Swiss Watch?

On average, a beverly swiss watch at 1stDibs sells for $6,900, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $49,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.