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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec I
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec I

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec I

By Blancpain

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an original Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec dive watch from the 1950s. This is a very

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Lecoultre Stainless Steel  Deep Sea Alarm Diver's Wristwatch
Lecoultre Stainless Steel  Deep Sea Alarm Diver's Wristwatch

Lecoultre Stainless Steel Deep Sea Alarm Diver's Wristwatch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is the rare Lecoultre Deep Sea alarm dive watch from the 1960s in excellent condition. As

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Steel Heritage Black Bay Submariner Automatic Wistwatch
Tudor Steel Heritage Black Bay Submariner Automatic Wistwatch

Tudor Steel Heritage Black Bay Submariner Automatic Wistwatch

By Tudor

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a new model Tudor Heritage Black Bay Submariner Dive watch reference 79220R in stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zenith Stainless Steel Automatic Dive Wristwatch circa 1960s
Zenith Stainless Steel Automatic Dive Wristwatch circa 1960s

Zenith Stainless Steel Automatic Dive Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Zenith

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Zenith stainless steel automatic dive wristwatch, circa 1960s, with bright yellow dial and bezel

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tudor Pelagos Titanium Dive Automatic Wristwatch Ref 25600TN
Tudor Pelagos Titanium Dive Automatic Wristwatch Ref 25600TN

Tudor Pelagos Titanium Dive Automatic Wristwatch Ref 25600TN

By Tudor

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a Tudor Pelagos reference 25600TN in titanium with an automatic movement Condition: Please see pictures . Notes: Includes outer box, inner box, booklets, hang tag, rubb...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Tudor stainless steel Heritage Black Bay Dive Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 79230N
Tudor stainless steel Heritage Black Bay Dive Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 79230N

Tudor stainless steel Heritage Black Bay Dive Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 79230N

By Tudor

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an UNWORN Tudor Heritage Black Bay reference 79230N in stainless steel with an automatic wristwatch with a black bezel Condition: unworn condition with stickers still inta...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

LeCoultre Stainless Steel HPG Automatic Alarm Wristwatch with Date
LeCoultre Stainless Steel HPG Automatic Alarm Wristwatch with Date

LeCoultre Stainless Steel HPG Automatic Alarm Wristwatch with Date

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Miami Beach, FL

LeCoultre Memovox HPC, Polaris II dive / alarm watch. This came in a few color variations and all

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

LeCOULTRE HPCMemovox Polaris II
LeCOULTRE HPCMemovox Polaris II

LeCOULTRE HPCMemovox Polaris II

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Miami Beach, FL

LeCoultre Memovox HPC, Polaris II dive / alarm watch. This came in a few color variations and all

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Chaumet Class One Unisex Diving Watch
Chaumet Class One Unisex Diving Watch

Chaumet Class One Unisex Diving Watch

By Chaumet

Located in Antwerp, BE

glacé" rubber and stainless steel, making it the perfect luxury diving watch. Notice the unidirectional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Gucci Silver Dive Watch
Gucci Silver Dive Watch

Gucci Silver Dive Watch

By Gucci

Located in Irvine, CA

Gucci Silver Dive 32mm Watch with silver-tone hardware. 49776MSC

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Gucci Dive Watch YA136339
Gucci Dive Watch YA136339

Gucci Dive Watch YA136339

By Gucci

Located in Wilmington, DE

Steel case, green and red bezel, green rubber crown, green dial with multi icon indexes, recycled polyester Web strap Sapphire glass with antireflective coating 20 ATM (660 feet/200 ...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Classic Pre-Owned Tudor Submariner Date 75090 Men's Dive Watch - Stainless Steel
Classic Pre-Owned Tudor Submariner Date 75090 Men's Dive Watch - Stainless Steel

Classic Pre-Owned Tudor Submariner Date 75090 Men's Dive Watch - Stainless Steel

By Tudor

Located in Holtsville, NY

quintessential piece that harmonizes the robust functionality of a diver's watch with the timeless elegance Tudor

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel 200m 660ft Dive Colt Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel 200m 660ft Dive Colt Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel 200m 660ft Dive Colt Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Frederick, MD

Colt A73380 200m/660ft Dive Watch ·Composition: Stainless ·Condition: Estate: Good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.20.55.30 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.20.55.30 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.20.55.30 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.99.52.30 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.99.52.30 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.99.52.30 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.96.56.30 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.96.56.30 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.96.56.30 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.20.55.55 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.20.55.55 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.20.55.55 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.96.56.56 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.96.56.56 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.96.56.56 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.99.52.52 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.99.52.52 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 Diver 3441.131.99.52.52 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.52 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.52 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.52 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic skeleton diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.26.16.30 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.26.16.30 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.26.16.30 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic skeleton diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.20.15.30 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.20.15.30 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.20.15.30 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic skeleton diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.96.16.56 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.96.16.56 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.96.16.56 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic skeleton diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.30 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.30 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.30 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic skeleton diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.25.15.55 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.25.15.55 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.25.15.55 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic skeleton diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.55 Men's Watch
EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.55 Men's Watch

EPOS 3441 SK 3441.135.99.15.55 Men's Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Feature-packed automatic skeleton diving watch with ceramic bezel and helium valve.

Category

2010s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Ltd Ed tribute to polaris Dive Wristwatch
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Ltd Ed tribute to polaris Dive Wristwatch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Ltd Ed tribute to polaris Dive Wristwatch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

Jaeger-LeCoultre. A Limited Edition Stainless Steel Dive Watch with Alarm and Date Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

CARTIER Rose Gold Santos Dumont Wristwatch
CARTIER Rose Gold Santos Dumont Wristwatch

CARTIER Rose Gold Santos Dumont Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

splashing, light rain; unsuitable for swimming or diving) WATCH BRACELET / STRAP MATERIAL: Brown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chaumet Blue Stainless Steel Class One Quartz Women's Wristwatch 33 mm
Chaumet Blue Stainless Steel Class One Quartz Women's Wristwatch 33 mm

Chaumet Blue Stainless Steel Class One Quartz Women's Wristwatch 33 mm

By Chaumet

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Chaumet, and it is their first jeweled diving watch. Meticulously made from stainless steel, the timepiece

Category

2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Chaumet Beige Stainless Steel Diamonds Class One 628 Women's Wristwatch 36MM
Chaumet Beige Stainless Steel Diamonds Class One 628 Women's Wristwatch 36MM

Chaumet Beige Stainless Steel Diamonds Class One 628 Women's Wristwatch 36MM

By Chaumet

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

is from Chaumet, and it is their first jeweled diving watch. Meticulously made from stainless steel

Category

2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Blancpain Stainless Steel Bathyscaphe Diver's Automatic Wristwatch
Blancpain Stainless Steel Bathyscaphe Diver's Automatic Wristwatch

Blancpain Stainless Steel Bathyscaphe Diver's Automatic Wristwatch

By Blancpain

Located in New York, NY

prime example of a dive watch which belongs to an important lineage of iconic watches that are tied to

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Seamaster 600M PloProf ST166.0077
Omega Seamaster 600M PloProf ST166.0077

Omega Seamaster 600M PloProf ST166.0077

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

COMEX and reportedly was the favorite dive watch of Jacques Cousteau. Current example is rarer version

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blancpain SS "Aqualung"  "Lifeguard" model, ref 3500 c1950s
Blancpain SS "Aqualung"  "Lifeguard" model, ref 3500 c1950s

Blancpain SS "Aqualung" "Lifeguard" model, ref 3500 c1950s

By Blancpain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

the most desirable of a series of Blancpain dive watches from the 1950's and 1960's that mark the

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Plonger Professional Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Plonger Professional Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Plonger Professional Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

and reportedly was the favorite dive watch of Jacques Cousteau. Archival photos show him wearing one

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Tudor Pelagos 25407N Titanium Men's Watch - Black Dial, Waterproof
Pre-Owned Tudor Pelagos 25407N Titanium Men's Watch - Black Dial, Waterproof

Pre-Owned Tudor Pelagos 25407N Titanium Men's Watch - Black Dial, Waterproof

By Tudor

Located in Holtsville, NY

case, represents the pinnacle of dive watch craftsmanship, perfect for the discerning adventurer who

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Nivada Grenchen stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 "Pac Man” Diver’s Wristwatch
Nivada Grenchen stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 "Pac Man” Diver’s Wristwatch

Nivada Grenchen stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 "Pac Man” Diver’s Wristwatch

By Nivada Grenchen

Located in West Hollywood, CA

shaped case resembles the design of the popular Panerai dive watches hence the nickname, “baby Panerai

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

1957, intending it to be used both as a recreational dive watch and as a regatta timer. In 1969

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Submariner FULL SET Snowflake 7021 Prince Oysterdate Box and Papers
Tudor Submariner FULL SET Snowflake 7021 Prince Oysterdate Box and Papers

Tudor Submariner FULL SET Snowflake 7021 Prince Oysterdate Box and Papers

By Tudor

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

issued military dive watches, having been worn by troops in the French, United States, South African

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brand New Tudor Black Bay 7941A1A0RU Men's  3-Row Steel Bracelet, Elegant Design
Brand New Tudor Black Bay 7941A1A0RU Men's  3-Row Steel Bracelet, Elegant Design

Brand New Tudor Black Bay 7941A1A0RU Men's 3-Row Steel Bracelet, Elegant Design

By Tudor

Located in Holtsville, NY

meticulous craftsmanship and robust functionality of a luxury dive watch, this model stands out with its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Croton Stainless Steel Chronograph Tachometer Telemeter Scale Wristwatch
Croton Stainless Steel Chronograph Tachometer Telemeter Scale Wristwatch

Croton Stainless Steel Chronograph Tachometer Telemeter Scale Wristwatch

By Croton

Located in New York, NY

producing chronographs and dive watches (often with a Valjoux ebauche). Nivada wanted to expand to selling

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Diving 15703ST Watch

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Diving 15703ST Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Gents stainless steel Audemars Piguet Prestige Royal Oak Offshore reference # 15703ST. The watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Diving Chronograph Watch, Auto w/ Subseconds, Date
Jaeger LeCoultre Diving Chronograph Watch, Auto w/ Subseconds, Date

Jaeger LeCoultre Diving Chronograph Watch, Auto w/ Subseconds, Date

Located in Surfside, FL

LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Sport Jaeger LeCoultre Diving Chronograph Q1862740 watch on a

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Diving GMT LE Rose Gold Mens Watch
Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Diving GMT LE Rose Gold Mens Watch

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Diving GMT LE Rose Gold Mens Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Atlanta, GA

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Diving GMT LE Rose Gold Mens Watch 159.2.C7 Q1782470. Automatic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Authentic Men's Sector Diving Team 1000M Rare Chrono Ti Automatic Watch
Authentic Men's Sector Diving Team 1000M Rare Chrono Ti Automatic Watch

Authentic Men's Sector Diving Team 1000M Rare Chrono Ti Automatic Watch

Located in New York, NY

Brand Sector Model Diving Team 1000M Gender Mens Condition Pre owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Tudor Stainless Steel lssued to French Navy Mine Clearance Diver Wristwatch
Tudor Stainless Steel lssued to French Navy Mine Clearance Diver Wristwatch

Tudor Stainless Steel lssued to French Navy Mine Clearance Diver Wristwatch

By Tudor

Located in New York, NY

design to the more expensive Rolex tool watches. Tudor’s dive watches were often chosen by various Armed

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Stainless Steel Dive Bomber Bubble Automatic Wristwatch
Corum Stainless Steel Dive Bomber Bubble Automatic Wristwatch

Corum Stainless Steel Dive Bomber Bubble Automatic Wristwatch

By Corum

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Dive Bomber depicts an orange tiger on the dial. A Limited Edition produced in 2004, this new watch is

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm
Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Gucci brings you this sporty Dive timepiece to add to your style. Swiss-made, it has a black dial

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm
Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Gucci brings you this smart Dive timepiece to add to your style. Swiss-made, it follows a quartz

Category

2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm
Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Dive 136.2 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Gucci brings you this smart Dive timepiece to add to your style. Swiss-made, it follows a quartz

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Enicar Stainless Steel Sherpa Super Dive Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s
Enicar Stainless Steel Sherpa Super Dive Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s

Enicar Stainless Steel Sherpa Super Dive Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s

By Enicar

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Enicar stainless steel Sherpa Super-Dive automatic wind diver’s model circa 1970’s. Great looking

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Rubber Dive YA136320 Men's Wristwatch 40 mm
Gucci Black Stainless Steel Rubber Dive YA136320 Men's Wristwatch 40 mm

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Rubber Dive YA136320 Men's Wristwatch 40 mm

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Gucci's sporty Dive timepiece balances everyday function with an understated appeal to be reliable

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Nylon Dive YA136209 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm
Gucci Black Stainless Steel Nylon Dive YA136209 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm

Gucci Black Stainless Steel Nylon Dive YA136209 Men's Wristwatch 45 mm

By Gucci

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make the right style choice with this Dive YA136206 timepiece from Gucci. Swiss-made, the watch has

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Dive Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate dive watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from stainless steel, gold and steel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 121 vintage or 143 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect dive watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A dive watch from Rolex, Omega and Breitling — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A dive watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 5, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a dive watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Dive Watch?

On average, a dive watch at 1stDibs sells for $5,883, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $299,000 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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