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Cotes De Geneve

Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
50-60 hours; Gyromax balance; Geneva Seal; Cote de geneve finish. Comes with Original Box and Papers.
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

DeWitt Academia Quantieme Perpetual GMT Nebula Mens Watch
By De Witt
Located in Dallas, TX
linear "Cotes de Geneve" Guilloche pattern. Black alligator strap with deployant buckle . Pre-owned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Small Seconds 18K Rose Gold Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
Diamonds Diameter: 33 mm (Thickness 7.7 mm) Dial: White Côtes de Genève Back: Sapphire crystal Bracelet: 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Tank Normale PARIS Small model 1973 PM SM 18k 750 Gold Ref 78093 Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
, internal railroad timer. Blued steel sword-type hands. Round movement, Cotes de Geneve decoration, lapped
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Enfilade en palissandre de rio, Arne Vodder, Sibast Furniture, Danemark
By Arne Vodder
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
des expositions groupées, aux côtés de celui de Verner Panton et Nanna Ditzel . M. Vodder
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Vintage 1970s European Buffets

Materials

Palisander

Hortense Damiron , "la veuve Heuvrard", 1973
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
longueur 220 cm Contemporaine du mouvement pop art Hortense Damiron travaille aux cotès de Horia Damian
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Vintage 1970s French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Constantin Andréou, Momie Darling, 1997
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, vient le côté magique qui imprègne ses œuvres. En 1925, il découvre la Grèce, pays de ses parents
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1990s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Constantin Andréou, Momie Darling, 1997
Constantin Andréou, Momie Darling, 1997
H 68.12 in W 15.36 in D 8.27 in
Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
, Tages Anzeiger, 2000 Grandjean, Emmanuel, Chaud chaud, le Jim Shaw, Tribune de Genève, January 29, 2000
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Diamond Set 4920G-010
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A ladies Twenty~4 wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Featuring an opaline silvered dial with 10 diamond hour markers and roman numerals VI and XII. The bezel is set with 34 round brillian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Ring 8.02 Carat Kashmir Sapphire, 3.75ct Oval Diamonds, IGI Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
IGI Certified Stunning Platinum Ring with 8.02 ct. Kashmir No Heat Sapphire, 3.75 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: 3.75 ct. Sapphire: Blue Natural Kashmir Sapphire, Oval Shaped 8.02 ct. Wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch
By Guy Ellia
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Reference # RGGS-01-AAA Skeletonized with Tourbillon Christophe Claret developed movement Manual Wind White Sapphire Case with Rose Gold Sides 45...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold Small Ladies Watch W5310027 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold Small Ladies Watch W5310027 Box Papers. Quartz movement. 18K rose gold case 30 x 23 mm. Circular grained crown set with a blue sapphire cabochon. . Sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Bvlgari Rare Astrale Multi-Gem Watch AE36G
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A stunningly rare multi-gem ladies 36mm Astrale wristwatch, crafted in yellow gold by Bvlgari, featuring a black dial. Complimenting the dial is 66 round brilliant diamonds and is f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold...

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

18KWG Cartier Diamond Face Tank Américaine Watch
By Cartier
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic Cartier "Tank Américaine" women's watch in 18K white gold. Featuring 1.00ctw G-H/VS1-2 round pave diamonds around the face. The face measures 19mm x 35mm and has a Cartier ...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere 18k Yellow Gold Classic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Honestcollection4U offers this Cartier Panthere 18K Gold Small Ladies Watch. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case 22.0 x 22.0 mm (30.0 including the lugs). Octagonal crown set with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ferdinand Verger Freres Platinum Tonneau Art Deco Art Nouveau Watch with Diamond
By Verger Frères
Located in PARIS, FR
VERGER FRERES Founded in 1872 For the discerning ones Wear Verger watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Mary Pickford, Arletty, Mistinguett, Joan Crawford, Paulette Go...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...
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20th Century French Artist Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Gucci 6800 Yellow Gold Tone Bamboo Watch
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite Gucci gold tone watch - a stunning timepiece that exudes luxury and elegance. This brand new watch is expertly crafted from stainless steel, showcasing the ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gerald Genta Custom Watch with Exquisite 5 Carat Pink Diamond and 18K Gold Bezel
By Gérald Genta
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This custom designed Gérald Genta watch was created for the President of Gabon, Omar Bongo. The stunning watch features over 5 carats of pink diamonds - 28 vivid and fancy pink diamo...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in coveted Craie. Espom leather accentuated with Gold hardware. Comes with signature Hermes box, shoulder strap, and sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5001456
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5001456. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold 25 x 29 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue sapphire cabochon. . Scratch resis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

NALLY GIA Pink Color Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
NALLY 2.02ct Fancy Purple- Pink Diamond Ring. The diamond is set in a Cartier Mounting with 2 Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds, with an approximately total carat weight of 0.25CT, stamp...
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2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Vintage 14470sq Diamond Dial Automatic
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Audemar Piguet Royal Oak ref 14470 ST in steel with unusual original Diamond dial. The watch is in Mint condition and comes with original A.P. papers Automatic Movement, 30mm ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Sporting "Automotive" Steel 'R0220703'
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Greenwich, CT
winding movement with vertical Côtes de Genève & perlage decoration (approximately 45 hour power reserve
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Sporting "Automotive" Steel 'R0220703'
Sporting "Automotive" Steel 'R0220703'
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W 1.77 in Dm 1.77 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso, Ref. 273.2.04
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Rome, IT
case turns upside down to reveal a transparent sapphire crystal case back showing the Cotes de Geneve
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso, Ref. 273.2.04
Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso, Ref. 273.2.04
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H 1.89 in W 1.19 in
Stührling Black Rose Gold Magister 128.334569 Watch
Located in New York, NY
Movement with Cotes de Geneve Item comes with an original box and a warranty
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Silver Yellow Gold Lady Regatta 162.112231 Watch
Located in New York, NY
Decorated Movement with Cotes de Geneve, Accented with Blued Steel Screws, and Damier Finished Rotor Item
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Silver Rose Gold Lady Regatta 162.1122463 Watch
Located in New York, NY
Decorated Movement with Cotes de Geneve, Accented with Blued Steel Screws, and Damier Finished Rotor Item
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Silver Lady Regatta 162.11117 Watch
Located in New York, NY
Decorated Movement with Cotes de Geneve, Accented with Blued Steel Screws, and Damier Finished Rotor Item
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Silver Rose Gold Regatta 161.332242 Watch
Located in New York, NY
21,600 V.P.H 21 Jewels 38 Hours Movement with Cotes de Geneve, Accented with Blued Steel Screws, and
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Silver Gunmetal Gray Men's 127A2.33F52 Emperor's Grand Dt Watch
Located in New York, NY
Jewels 60 Hours Skeletonized Twin Barrel Movement Decorated with Cotes de Geneve on Back Plates and
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Silver Gunmetal Gray Men's 127A2.33F52 Emperor's Grand Dt Watch
Located in New York, NY
Jewels 60 Hours Skeletonized Twin Barrel Movement Decorated with Cotes de Geneve on Back Plates and
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Silver Yellow Gold Regatta 161.332241 Watch
Located in New York, NY
with Cotes de Geneve, Accented with Blued Steel Screws, and Damier Finished Rotor with Engraved
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget Black Tie Gouverneur Perpetual Calendar Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
: circular Cotes de Geneve, circular-grained main plate, beveled bridges, and blued screws. Functions: Hours
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock 18 Karat White Gold Black, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
:Horizontal Côtes de Genève Functions :Hours, minutes, retrograde system with multiple display elements Water
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Fabergé Compliquée Black 18 Karat Rose Gold Peacock Watch, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
:Horizontal Côtes de Genève Functions :Hours, minutes, retrograde system with multiple display elements Water
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé Lady Levity 18 Karat Rose Gold with Pig Surprise, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
grained Upper bridges decoration :Cotes de Genève, hand polished chamfering Functions :Hours, minutes
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé Lady Levity 18 Karat Rose Gold, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
decoration :Circular grained Upper bridges decoration :Cotes de Genève, hand polished chamfering Functions
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé Lady Levity, Year of the Rooster, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
:Circular grained Upper bridges decoration :Cotes de Genève, hand polished chamfering Functions :Hours
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ Brown and 18 Karat Rose Gold Men's Watch, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
bridges decoration :Cotes de Genève, hand polished chamfering Functions :Hours, minutes, central GMT
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ Gallivanter, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
:Circular-grained Upper bridges decoration :Cotes de Genève, hand-polished chamfering Functions :Hours
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph Men's Black Ceramic Watch, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
bridges decoration :Horizontal Côtes de Genève, hand-polished chamfering Functions :Hours, minutes
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph Rose Gold, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
bridges decoration :Horizontal Côtes de Genève, hand-polished chamfering Functions :Hours, minutes
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ 18 Karat White Gold and Sapphire Men's Watch, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
decoration :Cotes de Genève, hand polished chamfering Functions :Hours, minutes, central GMT (second time
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Stührling Rose Gold Emperor's Grandeur 127a.334553 Watch
Located in New York, NY
V.P.H 22 Jewels 60 Hours Stainless Steel Movement with Cotes de Geneve Item comes with an original box
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ulysse Nardin White Gold Sonata Dual Time Wristwatch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Dallas, TX
silvered Cote de Geneve sections; yellow skeletonized hands. Blue croc strap band with 18k white gold
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Swiss Wrist Watches

L. Leroy Marine Chronographe White Gold Blue Dial Watch LL202
Located in Southampton, PA
, and hours. A beautiful timepiece to own, this gentleman's watch is finished with traditional Côtes de
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Piccola Womens Quartz Watch PFC160-1023300-HA3921-03
Located in Southampton, PA
components, 6 jewels and the classic Côtes de Genève finish. Protected by the anti-reflective sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Arnold & Son DBG Men's Watch 1DGAP. W01A.C120P
Located in Southampton, PA
time left and right independently. The watch also displays a Côtes de Genève decorative finish on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Parmigiani Fleurier Pershing CBF Automatic Chronograph Watch PFC528-0233300
Located in Southampton, PA
jewels features 28,800 v.p.h. frequency, 50-hour power reserve and Côtes de Genève finish. The watch is
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Moonwatch Professional Chronograph Watch 311.30.42.30.01.006
By Omega
Located in Southampton, PA
rhodium-plated with cotes-de-Geneve embellishment on the bridges. The case measures 42mm in diameter and
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Sonata Cathedral Dual Time Watch 660-88
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Southampton, PA
partial linear "Cotes de Geneve" silver dial and a blue bridge. Oversized skeleton hands indicate hour
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Extra-Plate Gold Large Jaeger Lecoultre JLC P838 Ultra Thin
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Lecoultre round movement, Cotes de Geneve decoration, rhodium-plated, 3 adjustments, 18 jewels, lever
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak Dual Time"
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Firenze, IT
, hexagonal screwed-down winding-crown, steel case, sapphire crystal. D. "slate-like", "Clous-de-Paris
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Composition, Collage and cutting, 1980 France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
de Genève, il obtient des bourses pour voyager en Italie, en Algérie, en Espagne, en Egypte et en
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper, Fabric, Paint

Albert Chubac '1925-2008', Composition, Collage and Cutting, 1980 France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
-Arts de Genève, il obtient des bourses pour voyager en Italie, en Algérie, en Espagne, en Egypte et en
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Paper

IWC "150 Year" Edition Portugieser Chronograph Automatic Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
Reserve Frequency 28800.0 vph (4.0 hz) 194 Components 27 Jewels Côtes de Genève, perlage Features
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Brown Yellow Gold Magister 128.333k2 Watch
Located in New York, NY
Movement with Cotes de Geneve Item comes with an original box and a warranty
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Wristwatch with Brown Dial
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Engine: AP Caliber 2385 (37 jewels, 21,600vph, cotes de Geneve decoration) Functions: Hours, Minutes
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

AUDEMARS PIGUET Stainless Steel Royal Oak Chronograph Blue Dial Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Engine AP Caliber 2385 (37 jewels, 21,600vph, cotes de Geneve decoration) Functions Hours, Minutes
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Radiomir Black Seal PAM 287 Wristwatch
By Panerai
Located in Los Angeles, CA
calibre, 13 lignes, 21 jewels. Cotes de Geneve decoration on the bridges. PANERAI personalised oscillating
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

AUDEMARS PIGUET Stainless Steel Royal Oak Chronograph Brown "Root Beer" Dial Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
subdials Movement Automatic Engine AP Caliber 2385 (37 jewels, 21,600vph, cotes de Geneve decoration
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Pam 286 Luminor Regatta Rattrapante Wristwatch, 1950
By Panerai
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wheel, power reserve 42 hours. Côtes de Genève decoration for bridges and oscillating weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

AUDEMARS PIGUET Forged Carbon Team Alinghi Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cotes de Geneve) Functions Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph with sweep seconds, Tachometer
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire

Stührling Yellow Magistrate Skeleton Dual Time Gold Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
Barrel Movement Decorated with Cotes de Geneve on Back Plates and Pillar Plates Accented with Blued Steel
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Dewitt Titanium Rose White Gold Academia Quantum Perpetual Nebula GMT Wristwatch
By Dewitt
Located in Hartsdale, NY
linear "Cotes De Geneve" guilloche pattern with metallic grey sub dials. Box and papers. The NGC 1300 is
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

ULYSSE NARDIN Sonata Alarm Rose Gold Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Greenwich, CT
with chime ring; silver dial with a partial linear "Cotes de Geneve" finish and skeleton hands; subdial
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

French Art Deco Oil Painting - Blues au Piano Blanc - Black Jazz Band
By Simone Degal
Located in San Francisco, CA
From a family of musicians, a born painter, Simone Degal studied at the Beaux-Arts a Geneve. She
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Paintings

Stührling Rose Gold Emperor's Grandeur 127a.334553 Watch
Located in New York, NY
V.P.H 22 Jewels 60 Hours Stainless Steel Movement with Cotes de Geneve Item comes with an original box
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Rose Gold Emperor's Grandeur 127a.334553 Watch
Located in New York, NY
V.P.H 22 Jewels 60 Hours Stainless Steel Movement with Cotes de Geneve Item comes with an original box
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Rose Gold Emperor's Grandeur 127a.334553 Watch
Located in New York, NY
V.P.H 22 Jewels 60 Hours Stainless Steel Movement with Cotes de Geneve Item comes with an original box
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Gunmetal Gray Men's 127a2.33f52 Emperor's Grand Dt Watch
Located in New York, NY
Jewels 60 Hours Skeletonized Twin Barrel Movement Decorated with Cotes de Geneve on Back Plates and
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Stührling Yellow Magistrate Skeleton Dual Time Gold Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
Barrel Movement Decorated with Cotes de Geneve on Back Plates and Pillar Plates Accented with Blued Steel
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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