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Compass Wristwatch

Paul Picot Titanium Le Plongeur C Type Automatic Wristwatch
By Paul Picot
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. Limited series 144/300. Waterproof 100 meters. Built-in compass. Automatic movement. New stock. 1 year
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Due South (TV Series) / Alliance Productions by ESP Wristwatch. Ex Display Cond.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare piece of TV memorabilia, this wristwatch was manufactured by ESP and commissioned for
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1990s Wrist Watches

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen, and - for
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Men's Watch T091.420.47.207.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Black Hands & Index Hour Markers. Perpetual Calendar, Chronograph, World Time, Alarm, Compass
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Endurance Pro Breitlight Red Black Dial Quartz Men Watch X82310D91B1S1
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
and Papers are Included. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand Breitling Type Wristwatch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Recon Point Man 45mm Carbon Black Dial Quartz Men Watch XL.8826.MI
Located in New York, NY
: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: XL.8826.MI Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminium Mens Quartz Watch T081.420.97.057.04
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Calendar, Alarm, Chronograph, Compass, Day/Date/, GMT, Lap/Tide, Timer. Sapphire crystal. Water-resistant
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Tony Parker Black Dial Men Watch T091.420.46.061.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Perpetual Calendar, Alarm, Chronograph, Compass
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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2010s Wrist Watches

Antique 9kt Rose Gold Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

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By Movado
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2010s Wrist Watches

Victorian 15 Carat Gold Fancy Albert Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous Albert has highly decorative links in it. One of the styles is a twisted square shaped link and the other is layered, knotted and twisted. There is a t-bar and tassel a...
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Gold

1920s 9k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Ladies Stainless Steel Bangle Quartz Wristwatch
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gucci Ladies Wrist Watch - Stainless Steel Features Gucci's Signature Horsebit design clasp, a Silvered Dial and Stainless Steel Case & Bracelet. This classic Designer watch double...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and h...
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Antique Solid 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Pocket Watch Albert Chain and Tbar
Located in St Helens, GB
A well made double albert pocket watch. c1890-1900. Solid 18 carat gold and platinum pocket watch necklace chain. Fine, elongated belcher link design. Complete with tbar and dog clip...
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Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces

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Gold, Platinum

$8950 / Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection 31 mm Wristwatch / 18K Gold & SS
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
- Top quality Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels watch - Offered in top quality used status, was used as floor model and looks like new, comes with our store tags and ant-tampering tags ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bismarck Watch Chain w Fancy T Bar
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In 14 Karat yellow gold, this antique watch chain is nicely fitted with a fancy T bar, dog clip and double fob chains with spring ring closures. From the T bar, the length of chain t...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Bilbao, ES
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Steel

LONGINES / 1970s Vintage watch Ladies
By Longines
Located in Sammu shi, JP
LONGINES / 1970s Vintage watch Ladies size : case 2.3cm arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm No.27223962 movement : Automatic This is a high-precision model equipped with a Cal....
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, 10k Gold

Late Victorian 15 Carat Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Dated circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian 15ct Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, dated circa 1895 Beautifully made in a heavy gauge of 15 Ct Gold which hasn't been available since 1932. Both end clips have a 15 ct...
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Hermès Noir Chamonix Leather Behapi Double Tour
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Noir Chamonix Leather Behapi Double Tour Brand- Hermès Model- Behapi Double Tour Product Type- Bracelet Serial Number- [H* Age- Circa 2004 Accompanied By- Hermès Box Material...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bracelets

18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona Design Collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 18" long Albert watch link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k gold Longines ladies wristwatch, boxed
By Longines
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in London, GB
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20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

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IWC Porsche Design Compass Moon Phases Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3551
By IWC
Located in Firenze, IT
Design by IWC The Compass Watch,Automatic, Ref. 3551. Made in the early 1990's. Fine and very unusual
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Other

Scheyden True Aviator Wristwatch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
liquid filled magnetic compass and digital IFR timer Size: Will fit a 7″ wrist Clasp: Fold over clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Luminox Recon NAV SPC GMT Compass Carbon Black Dial Mens Quartz Watch XL.8832.MI
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Yema Titanium Transantarctica Polar Navigational Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-magnetic compass Case: round 48mm solid titanium case with reversible front (north pole) & back (south pole
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

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Titanium

Tissot Titanium T-Touch Touch Screen quartz Wristwatch
By Tissot
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: EOL, meteo, altimeter, chrono, compass, thermo, 2 alarms, second time
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

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Titanium

Graff Lady's Yellow Gold, Diamond and Emerald Heart-Shaped Wristwatch
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff Lady's 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Emerald Heart-Shaped Wristwatch The Dial, Bezel, Top
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tissot Black Titanium and Rubber T-Touch T013420A Men's Wristwatch 43 MM
By Tissot
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
compass. The Quartz watch is complete with a rubber bracelet. Includes: Original Pouch, Original Box
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Montblanc 1858 Geosphere GMT Limited Bronze Black Dial Automatic Watch MB117840
By Montblanc
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Bronze

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Black Titanium Quartz Mens Watch T091.420.47.057.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Hour Markers. Chronograph, GMT, Magnetic-Resistance, Compass, Alarm, Meteo, Altimeter, Timer, Perpetual
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Bear Grylls Survival Master Chrono Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XB.3741
Located in New York, NY
original box and card. Brand: Luminox Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: XB.3741 Country
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Ice-SAR Arctic 46mm Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Men Watch XL.1207
Located in New York, NY
case and bracelet. Bi-directional rotating bezel with Tachymeter marking and compass. Silver Dial in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Titanium Black Dial Quartz Watch T091.420.47.057.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Markers. Chronograph, GMT, Magnetic-Resistance, Compass, Alarm, Meteo, Altimeter, Timer, Perpetual
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Titanium Black Quartz Mens Watch T091.420.47.057.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
-Resistance, Compass, Alarm, Meteo, Altimeter, Timer, Perpetual Calendar. This Watch is Water Resistant at 100
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch II Steel Digital Dial Mens Quartz Watch T047.420.11.051.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet. Bidirectional Rotating Stainless Steel Bezel Showing Compass. Black Analog and Digital Dial with
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Recon Team Leader Chrono 48mm Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XL.8842.MI
Located in New York, NY
: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: XL.8842.MI Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Titanium Analog Digital Men Watch T091.420.46.041.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand: Tissot Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Titanium

Tissot T-Touch II Titanium Black Dial Mens Quartz Watch T047.420.44.207.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Warranty. Brand Tissot Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number T047.420.44.207.00 Country/Region of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch II Titanium Black Dial Quartz Men Watch T047.420.44.207.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Warranty. Brand Tissot Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number T047.420.44.207.00 Country/Region of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Ice-Sar Arctic Stainless Steel Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch XL.1203
Located in New York, NY
: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: XL.1203 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Sport
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Emergency Chronograph Royal Jordanian Watch E56321
By Breitling
Located in Southampton, PA
that will aid you in any emergency situation. The Breitling Emergency is the world’s first wristwatch
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Luminox Ice-Sar Arctic Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XL.1202
Located in New York, NY
) movement with features: Round Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Bi-directional rotating Bezel with Compass
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Titanium Carbon Quartz Mens Watch T091.420.47.051.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
index hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Perpetual Calendar, Alarm, Chronograph, Compass
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Exospace B55 Yachting Titanium Carbon Fiber Dial EB551222/BG45-155S
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Features: Titanium Case with a Black Rubber Strap. Bidirectional Rotating Titanium Bezel Showing Compass
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar 45mm Titanium Black Quartz Watch T091.420.46.051.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Index Hour Markers. Chronograph, GMT, Magnetic-Resistance, Compass, Alarm, Meteo, Altimeter, Timer
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminum Black Mens Quartz Watch T081.420.97.207.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Calendar, Alarm, Chronograph, Compass, Day/Date/Month, GMT, Lap/Tide, Timer. Sapphire crystal. Water
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot Sea-Touch Steel Black Dial Rubber Strap Quartz Watch T026.420.17.281.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
, Chronograph, Compass, Dive, Chronograph, LogBook, Date etc. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Ice-Sar Arctic 1200 Series Steel Black Dial Quartz Watch XL.1201
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Excellent condition. Comes with a box and card. Brand: Luminox Type: Wristwatch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Titanium Black Dial Quartz Watch T091.420.47.057.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Markers. Altimeter, Compass, Regatta, Countdown Timer, Chrono Split and Lap Logbook, 2 Alarms, Backlight
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Recon Team Leader Carbon Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Watch XL.8842.MI
Located in New York, NY
: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: XL.8842.MI Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tissot T-Touch Solar Steel Mop Dial Ladies Smart Watch T075.220.11.101.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: T075.220.11.101.00 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tissot Sea Touch 44mm Steel Black Dial Mens Quartz Watch T026.420.17.281.03
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
rim. Perpetual Calendar, Alarm, Chronograph, Compass, Timer, Altimeter, Thermometer, Day/Date/Month
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique 18 K Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen, and - for today’s
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breitling Endurance Pro Breitlight Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch X82310A51B1S1
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
and Papers are Included. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand Breitling Type Wristwatch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked 1918
Located in London, GB
alternative accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Tissot T-Navigator Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch T062.427.17.057.01
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Tissot Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number T062.427.17.057.01 Country/Region of Manufacture
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Mercator Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare wristwatch by the famed Swiss firm of Vacheron Constantin hails from the watchmakers
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Luminox Recon Team Leader Chronograph Carbon Black Dial Quartz Watch XL.8842.MI
Located in New York, NY
Warranty. Brand Luminox Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number XL.8842.MI Country/Region of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Recon Point Man Carbon Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XL.8822.MI.F
Located in New York, NY
Minor scratches on the bezel, case, and crown. Brand: Luminox Type: Wristwatch Department: Men
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Double Albert Pocket watch Chain with "T" Bar in British 9-K Rose Gold, Antique
Located in London, GB
would seem that alternative accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1919
Located in London, GB
alternative accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1907
Located in London, GB
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mid Century Russian Watch, by Paketa (Rocket Watch Company) with Points of Compass Face and
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IWC Titanium Porsche Design Ocean Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
box, compass, depth gauge and diving knife. Only 55 sets produced. 1988
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe White Gold Celestial Wristwatch Ref 5102G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
Patek Philippe 18k white gold Celestial wristwatch, Ref. 5102G, featuring the Caliber 240/165
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE Yellow Gold Celestial Wristwatch (ref. 5102J)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
dial composed of three metallized sapphire-crystal disks (the first with cardinal compass points
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Celestial Grand Complication Wristwatch Ref 5102J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Celestial Grand Complication wristwatch, Ref. 5102J, 43.1mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Compass Wristwatch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact compass wristwatch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze. Making the right choice when shopping for a compass wristwatch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic compass wristwatch over the years, but those made by TISSOT, Breitling and Montblanc are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Compass Wristwatch?

Prices for a compass wristwatch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $269 and can go as high as $67,805, while this accessory, on average, fetches $744.

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