$4,350
H 7.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
1947 Rolex Oyster Bubbleback “Elegante” Gold-Plated Wristwatch w California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Van Nuys, CA
distinctive waterproof case designed to appear slim on the wrist, its aged dial features a bold Mid-century
Gold
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, Custom refinished two color California Dial with luminous filled Roman and Arabic numerals, Mercedes
Gold, Steel
Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
down crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, acrylic crystal, "California
Steel
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Dial PAM00249 Men's Watch
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Dial PAM00349 Men's Watch. 47mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless
ROLEX SS BUBBLEBACK CALIFORNIA DIAL “Oyster Perpetual, Chronom."
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a ROLEX- REF. 2940 – BUBBLEBACK CALIFORNIA DIAL Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual
Panerai Radiomir PAM00249 Steel, Limited Edition California Dial, Manual
By Panerai
Located in Miami, FL
Panerai Radiomir with limited edition California dial in stainless steel on original Panerai tan
1950's "Army" Rolex Stainless-Steel with California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless-Steel "Army" by Rolex - Most Rare California Dial Variation, circa 1950's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Chronometer California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chronometer wristwatch. California Dial with original Patina Case and movement signed. Description / Condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Bubbleback Pink Gold and Black California Dial Ref 3131
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex California Dial Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. 3131. Made
18k Gold
Rolex Precision Vintage Steel California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement. Custom "California" two tone Black and Copper dial with
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel California Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5500
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
winding movement. Custom Black and Rose California style dial with half Roman and half Arabic numerals
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Viceroy Wristwatch Ref 3359 with California Dial circa 1940
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unbelievably rare and handsome early example of a 1940s Rolex Viceroy in 18k rose gold. Manual wind, with a waterproof 32mm case and a striking original Rolex manufactured "grain-of-...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Special Edition Watch PAM00249
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dial: black California dial (mixed roman and Arabic numerals), blued steel hands Reference: PAM00249
Stainless Steel
Panerai Stainless Steel Radiomir California Manual Wristwatch Ref PAM424
By Panerai
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, waterproof to 10 ATM Band: brown calfskin band with stainless steel tang buckle Dial: black California dial
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
crown, excellent quality refinished California dial.
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1945
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
numerals, the so-called California dial. Pre-owned with custom box.
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Vintage 1944 Steel Automatic with Bubble Back Style Military Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Bubble Back style "California" dial with inner Military track Half Roman Half Arabic Luminous
Steel
Rolex Vintage Bubbleback 2940 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with smooth bezel (31mm diameter). Black dial with Arabic luminous numerals known as California dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5552
Located in Chicago, IL
. Case. 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding Movement. Restored vintage style "California" Dial with Mercedes
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5552
Located in Chicago, IL
. Case. 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding Movement. Restored vintage style "California" Dial with Mercedes
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, Custom refinished two color California Dial with luminous filled Roman and Arabic numerals, Mercedes
Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Tudor Oyster Perpetual automatic Wristwatch Ref 9050/0
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
steel jubilee bracelet Dial: blue reflective California dial with steel luminescent hands, dial has
Stainless Steel
Panerai stainless steel Radiomir California 3 Day Acciaio Manual Wristwatch
By Panerai
Located in Newport Beach, CA
, was the so-called “California” dial, with its distinctive alternation of Roman and Arabic numerals
Stainless Steel
Panerai Radiomir California Steel Black Dial Hand-Wind Men's Watch PAM00424
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
features dial and has hand arabic numerals, roman numerals style markers. It is completed with a leather
Rolex Gold and Steel Tropical Series with California Romabic Dial from 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Automatic / Cal. N.A, DIAL / HANDS: Black, Romabic / Mercedes Luminous Blued Steel Hands DIMENSIONS: 38mm
Panerai Luminor 1950 California Titanium DLC Black Dial Hand-Wind Watch PAM00779
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
dial and has hand arabic numerals, roman numerals style markers. It is completed with a rubber band
Panerai Radiomir California Mechanical Wristwatch
By Panerai
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
back. Black dial California with Roman numerals and painted Arabic numerals. Logo at 6H. Mechanical
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Steel and 14K Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold "California" Bubble Back dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with Luminous, Mercedes Hands
14k Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Custom Rose and White "California" Bubble Back style dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Custom Rose and White "California" Bubble Back style dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
14k Gold
Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1560 Automatic, Self winding Movement. Bubbleback "California" style Dial with aged Luminous, Mercedes
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
case, Caliber 1570, 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding movement. Newly restored California style period
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel California Dial Wristwatch Ref 6426
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
movement, Newly restored California Dial with luminous numbers and luminous filled Mercedes hands with a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel California Dial Wristwatch Ref 5500
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Two tone Black and White California Dial with Luminous
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel California Dial Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1570 Automatic, self winding movement. Custom Copper and White "California" dial, half Roman and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch with California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1030 Automatic, Self winding movement. Custom "California" dial, Burgundy and Charcoal with Luminous
Steel
Timex Marlin California Dial Japan Limited Edition Black Dial Watch TW2U19700
By Timex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Timex Marlin California Dial Japan Limited Edition timepiece, reference number TW2U19700, is a
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.5 in W 1.5 in D 9 in
Early Mens Rolex Tudor Oyster Wristwatch with Gray California Dial and Date
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine original Rolex Tudor from the 1950s. It features an all original California dial, roulette
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Steel and Yellow Gold California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Lever movement, Gold Rolex Logo Crown. New Custom Vintage Style California Dial, matt White and Black
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Steel Bubbleback Chronometer California Dial Wristwatch Ref 3133
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex Bubble Back Ref 3133 Viceroy Chronometer with California Dial in Stainless Steel and 14k deep
14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex 1952 Steel Case with California Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
movement. Custom Black and Rose California style dial with half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1952 Steel Case with California Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
movement. Custom Black and Rose California style dial with half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1959 Steel Manual wind California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement, Rolex logo Crown, two tone Copper and Silver "California
Steel
Rolex 1949 Oyster Perpetual Steel Automatic Wristwatch with California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
movement. Custom Black and Rose California style dial with half Roman and half Arabic numerals with
Stainless Steel
Vintage Oyster Unisex Rolex Wristwatch with California Military Dial
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful 1960s Rolex watch with an uncommonly seen original California dial. The watch features
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1951 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch with Cali Bubbleback Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
California Dial, Gloss White and Copper with Luminous Numerals, Luminous Mercedes Hands and a sweep seconds
Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
"California" dial, half Roman and half Arabic luminous numerals with Luminous, Mercedes Hands and a center
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1560 Automatic, self winding movement. Newly Restored California Dial with Mercedes hands and a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Self Winding Vintage Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
turned Bezel. Caliber 1560 Automatic, self winding movement. Newly Restored California Dial of White and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
California Dial, Black and Copper with Luminous Numerals and Luminous Mercedes Hands and a sweep seconds hand
Steel
Rolex Vintage Gold Shell Ref 6334 Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Custom Bubble Back, California Dial with Mercedes hands and a sweep seconds hand. New Hadley Roma Brown
Gold-filled
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, c 1960
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
White "California" dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with Luminous, Mercedes Hands and a center
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
"California" dial, half Roman and half Arabic numerals with Luminous, Mercedes Hands and a center sweep hand
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Automatic Wristwatch with California Bubble Back Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1530 Automatic, self winding movement. Custom two tone White and Copper "California" Bubble Back
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
with smooth bezel. Caliber 1030 Automatic, self winding movement. Custom Rose and Black "California
Steel
Rolex Vintage Ref 5500 Steel cased Automatic watch with Bubble Back Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. Caliber 1530 Automatic, self winding movement. Custom two tone White and Black "California" Bubble Back
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1007 1953
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
California style restored dial with Mercedes hands. Recently fully cleaned and overhauled. New black lizard
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Precision Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1215, 17 jewel Manual wind movement, custom refinished Black and White "California" Bubble Back style
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Case with Engine Turned Bezel. 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Winding Movement, Restored California style
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1030 Automatic, Self winding Movement. Recently Refinished Bubbleback "California" style Dial with aged
Steel
3 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By RAF
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and classic three-stone alexandrite ring, centered with an oval mixed-cut natural, no-heat Brazilian Alexandrite weighing well over three carats, accented with two shield ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbée Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 2319
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Santos Galbée Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 2319 Model: W20040D6/2319 Metal: Stainless steel Movement: Automatic Case: 29 x 41mm Bracelet: Fits up to a 6.5 inch wrist clasp...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Baume & Mercier Hampton Salmon Dial Stainless steel Watch Boxed
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: BAUME & MERCIER Model: HAMPTON Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 25 mm. (without crown) x 40m...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 3322 Wrist Watch. 16 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with hand Texturing, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek Ph...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Rolex Watch. Mens ROLEX 3411 Precision 34mm Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1973. 17j 1225 cal Rolex Movement Ref. 3411. Beautiful Watch. Manual mechanism. Case and Bracelet is Stainl...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
18k Gold
$5,780Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.32 in W 60.24 in D 0.3 in
Antique French Tapestry Handwoven French Tapestry Verdure Scenic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful pictorial antique French tapestry created after William Morris, inspired by the famous mille fleurs tapestries of Cluny, Paris, and featuring a richly detailed ve...
Wool
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6202 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm MOV...
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$912
H 1.18 in W 6.29 in D 4.13 in
1970s Cartier Playing Cards Box, Red Leather, Silk Lined, France
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original astonishing playing cards box by Cartier with is red leather original box 2-doors case . The box is lined in silk, stamped with the Les Must de Cartier logo and includ...
Paper
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Antique, vintage and luxury 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.
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