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Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face
Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel, Paris, J12 Automatic 200M. Black dial enhanced by luminous hands. Black ceramic case with a black ceramic band. Automatic movement. 200 meters / 660 feet water resistance. ...

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Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face
Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel, Paris, J12 Automatic 200M. Black dial enhanced by luminous hands. Black ceramic case with a black ceramic band. Automatic movement. 200 meters / 660 feet water resistance. ...

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CHANEL Automatic J12 39mm Black Ceramic Watch with Diamond Pave Face
CHANEL Automatic J12 39mm Black Ceramic Watch with Diamond Pave Face

CHANEL Automatic J12 39mm Black Ceramic Watch with Diamond Pave Face

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Chanel watch is available through The Paper Bag Princess of Beverly Hills. We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This watch is composed of a blac...

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20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

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Chanel J12 Chronograph Chronometer Automatic Steel / Black Ceramic Face
Chanel J12 Chronograph Chronometer Automatic Steel / Black Ceramic Face

Chanel J12 Chronograph Chronometer Automatic Steel / Black Ceramic Face

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel, Paris, J12 Automatic Chronograph 200M. Made circa 2010. Fine, curved, self-winding, water resistant to 200 m, stainless steel and ceramic Chronometer wristwatch with round bu...

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2010s Wrist Watches

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Hermès H Model Automatic Black Face Watch

Hermès H Model Automatic Black Face Watch

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H 9 in W 1.13 in D 0.13 in

Hermès H Model Automatic Black Face Watch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A Classic stylish H model stainless steel automatic watch with minute hand and date window on a black enamel signed Hermès watch face with original black leather strap.

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Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face
Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic Automatic Midsize Unisex Watch Black Ceramic Face

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel, Paris, J12 Automatic 200M. Black dial enhanced by luminous hands. Black ceramic case with a black ceramic band. Automatic movement. 200 meters / 660 feet water resistance. ...

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2010s Wrist Watches

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Vintage Versace Tonneau Automatic Men's Watch WLA99 1 3/8in Blue & Black Face

Vintage Versace Tonneau Automatic Men's Watch WLA99 1 3/8in Blue & Black Face

By Atelier Versace

Located in Eagan, MN

This watch is unique in that the face looks black or blue depending on the lighting which is a very cool features.

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Chanel J12 Chronograph Chronometer Automatic Steel / Black Ceramic Face
Chanel J12 Chronograph Chronometer Automatic Steel / Black Ceramic Face

Chanel J12 Chronograph Chronometer Automatic Steel / Black Ceramic Face

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel, Paris, J12 Automatic Chronograph 200M. Made circa 2010. Fine, curved, self-winding, water resistant to 200 m, stainless steel and ceramic Chronometer wristwatch with round bu...

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2010s Wrist Watches

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Steel

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Black Face Automatic Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact black face automatic watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of steel, stainless steel and gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 20 vintage editions and 102 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect black face automatic watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing black face automatic watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Omega and Oris each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any black face automatic watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a black face automatic watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Black Face Automatic Watch?

On average, a black face automatic watch at 1stDibs sells for $6,516, while they’re typically $326 on the low end and $136,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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.

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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.

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