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Female Wrist Watch

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 Retro Bubble Wrist Watch Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre PC116 Geometric Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC116 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC105 Retro Round Wrist Watch in Stainles
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC105 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Piaget Full Diamond Watch 18ct White Gold
By Piaget
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Piaget full diamond watch. 18K white gold with gold hands and dial frame. Exquisite GENDER
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Full Diamond Watch 18ct White Gold
Piaget Full Diamond Watch 18ct White Gold
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H 0.83 in W 0.75 in
Bedat & Co. Ref. 314 Number 3 Ladies Automatic Watch with Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Bedat & Co. ladies wrist watch reference 314 No. 3 with all original parts. Tonneau-shaped 28mm
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Gold 38mm Charms Watch 2572115 With Box & Papers
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charms 38mm Women's Watch in 18K Rose Gold With Green Leather Strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bedat & Co Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel Ref 314 No. 3 Automatic Dial
By Bedat
Located in Miami, FL
Bedat & Co. ladies wrist watch reference 314 No. 3 with all original parts. Tonneau-shaped 28mm
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Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

New Rolex Datejust 36 in Steel and White Gold, Mint Green Dial, Jubilee bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Paris, IDF
​ ​of​ ​this​ ​watch. The​ ​dial​ ​is​ ​bright​ ​mint​ ​green,​ ​adorned​ ​with​ ​white​ ​gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Rose Gold Ballon Bleu Wristwatch New in Box with Papers
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
dash of elegance to male and female wrists alike. Roman numerals are guided on their path by a deep
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
karat solid white gold. It was priced in 1925 at $40.00. To spend $40.00 on a gold wrist watch was but a
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
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H 0.34 in W 0.93 in Dm 1.42 in
Blancpain Ladies 18K WG Diamond Bracelet Dress Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
first female CEO of a leading watch company. Manufactured in 18 Karat white gold, the intricate open
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
be Watch Maze) SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation
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1970s Arte Povera Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
''The Bathers,'' an exquisite stained-glass window of female nudes. But by the time Tiffany died in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

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Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Knit Crochet Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an alluring crochet high-low Christian Dior dress, designed by John Galliano. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this stunning knit dress features a cowl neckline, lo...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Cartier 1968 Paris Dinh Van 18Kt Gold Geometric Ring 3.27 Cts Red Tourmaline
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric squared ring designed by Jean Dinh Van for Cartier. A sophisticate geometric ring created in 1968 in Paris, France by the master jewelry designer Dinh van. This wearable l...
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

S/S 2002 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Floral Silk Backless Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 2002 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Floral Silk Backless Dress Condition: very good 100% Silk Made in Italy Waist: 24"-32", Hips: 34"-40", Length: 48.5" SIZE: S
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Watch 1970s
By Longines
Located in Monaco, MC
Longines lady's watch: golden dial with applied yellow gold indexes, smooth bezel, manual winding movement and wrap bracelet in yellow gold. Dial 28 mm, bracelet internal diameter 5...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Watch 1970s
Longines Yellow Gold Watch 1970s
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Emilio Jewelry Red Carpet Diamond Choker Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, This stunning necklace is perfect for any special occasion, the red carpet Gala, wedding, or any other imp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond

Baume & Mercier Piaget 1970 Retro Modern Bracelet Wristwatch in 18Kt with Lapis
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional wristwatch bracelet designed by Baume & Mercier. A modernist geometric wristwatch bracelet, created at the beginning of the 1970's. This one-of-a-kind piece, was careful...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Wrist Watches

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Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14 Karat Ruby Diamond Watch Ciny Watch Co. Le Noirmont, circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous 14K retro watch is from the company Ciny and is from 1940. It has a snake bracelet in 14K Gold and is filled with Diamonds and Rubies. The Diamonds are, VS G-H and the...
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier Declaration Watch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Declaration Watch Quartz Movement. CARTIER Declaration ref. 2611 ladys wristwatch. Steel/titanium. Textile leather strap with folding clasp. Silver dial. Case set with 4 bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Steel, Titanium

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage accessory, for someone who is into a retro era, clean lines and simplicity. Designed with...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard Perragaux Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Oval Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage 1980s Girard 6 solid gold bangle watch. This collectible Vintage piece is crafted in highly polished 18K Yellow Gold, weighing 77.0 grams and measuring: 6” around the...
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Vintage 1980s Retro Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Aldo Cipullo Geometric Toi Et Moi Ring in 18Kt Gold with Gemstones
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful geometric ring designed by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier. A very rare vintage Toi et Moi by pass ring created by Aldo Cipullo in the 1970's during the collaboration period with...
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist More Rings

Materials

Onyx, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre Pc-117 Retro Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC-117 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed in France by fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1971. This beautiful and...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

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Crystal, Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

S/S 2003 Alexander McQueen Irere Runway Black Leather Ring Moto Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black leather Alexander McQueen jacket. From the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, this jacket debuted on the season’s runway as part of look 37, modeled by Dew...
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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Sculptural Onyx Ring 14kt Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin. Sculptural modernist piece, created in France by the Parisian fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1970. This geometric...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Lady Victoria Luxury Diamond Watch for Women, White Gold
By Backes & Strauss
Located in LONDON, GB
timepiece is hand set with 590 white Ideal Cut diamonds, weighting 5.66cts. This white gold female watch
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victoria Snowdrop Luxury Diamond Watch for Women Rose Gold
By Backes & Strauss
Located in LONDON, GB
timepiece is hand set with 242 white Ideal Cut diamonds, weighting 2.12cts. This rose gold female watch
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Miss Victoria Fancy Canary Luxury Diamond Watch for Women, 18 Karat White Gold
By Backes & Strauss
Located in LONDON, GB
interlocking heart timepiece is handset with 240 gemstones, weighing 2.22cts. This white gold female watch
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Miss Victoria Emerald Green Luxury Diamond Watch for Women, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Backes & Strauss
Located in LONDON, GB
interlocking heart timepiece is handset with 196 gemstones, weighing 2.36cts. This yellow gold female watch
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Hublot stainless steel Limited Edition Rodrigue Blue Dog Automatic Wristwatch
By Hublot
Located in Houston, TX
stainless steel. This watch looks great on any wrist, male or female. If you would like to purchase more
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre Retro PC103 Squared Wrist Watch Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC103 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre PC-102 Retro Round Wrist Watch Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC102 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Glashutte Original Serenade Diamond Bezel Steel Lady Watch
By Glashütte Original
Located in Greenwich, CT
this watch an expression of female elegance that matches any wardrobe choice.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diamond Automatic Watch 15451ST.ZZ.1256ST.02
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
and female wrists. This Swiss-made watch has a grey dial with Grande Tapisserie pattern, luminescent
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Shinola the Cass Steel Navy Blue MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch S0120018131
By Shinola
Located in New York, NY
Comfortable Fit that Curves to the Female Wrist. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with
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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Automatic Movement Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
safely nestled in its side, the Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier adds a dash of elegance to male and female
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande by Juliao Sarmento Rose Gold 273.2.04 Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
who calls this his "personal view of time." This is his take on the representation of the female body
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Solid Gold 1930 Elgin Art Deco Watch with a Chased Bezel Restored
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
, Art Deco Solid Gold, Art Deco solid gold with chased engraved bezel. This watch has gone through a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Two Tone Champagne Diamonds Aftermarket Bezel Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in București, RO
discerning female watch enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Ballon Bleu Collection Stainless Steel Quartz on Bracelet W69010Z4
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier adds a dash of elegance to male and female wrists alike. Roman numerals are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Chopard 10/6560-23W Les Cassique Femme Tonneau Shaped with Double Diamond Bezel
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
. Quartz movement. Ref 10/6560-23W. This Chopard watch has a Tonneau-shaped, 24mm, case and a white Roman
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Franck Muller Master Square 6000 H SC DT D Müller Unisex Retail Value:49, 200+TAX
Located in New York, NY
character, the Master Square is a must-have that will suit every male & female watch lover. Brand: Franck
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116034. Box & Papers, Extremely Rare Reference
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
, understated Rolex. Suitable for male or female, given the 36mm case, our example also comes with original
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2010s Wrist Watches

FRANCK MULLER LADIES LONG ISLAND QUARTZ // 1002 QZ MAGIC Color 5N
By Franck Muller
Located in Montgomery, TX
incredible inception and enviable success. — Model #: 1002 QZ MAGIC COLOR 5N — Gender: Female — Movement
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Française White Gold Automatic Large Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
original Cartier navy blue strap & buckle. This elegant wristwatch could fit both for a male or female. The
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
be Watch Maze) SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation
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1970s Arte Povera Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC112 Retro Red Lucite Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC112 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier "Must De" Argent Vermeil Women's Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
: 20mm ✔ Condition: Excellent– contains original Cartier box ✔ Era: 1990-2000 ✔ Gender: Female/Unisex
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

LIP Women Watch N.O.S White Dial Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
fit perfectly on the female wrist. Its total weight of 28.5 g provides a light and comfortable feel
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rado Florence Jubile Men's Quartz, Date Watch 91406, Gold Tone with Box
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
female watch is available. If you buy both watches they will come in a box of Rado. Gold-tone stainless
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. This is THE classic Patek Philippe wrist watch. It is the one you will pass on
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Boucheron Quartz Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Ref. Nr. AG 251433
By Boucheron
Located in Braintree, GB
: Boucheron Quartz date Age : 1990's Gender : Female Movement : Quartz Case Material : Steel Crystal
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex, Rose Gold, Art Deco Cushion Oyster Dated, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
waterproof watch. In 1927 Hans Wilsdorf, founder of the Rolex Watch Company, sent a newly launched Rolex
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
the United States to make wrist watches for ladies, diamond watches, sautoir watches, ring watches
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
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H 1.46 in W 0.87 in D 0.21 in Dm 36 in L 36 in
Hermes Heure H Ronde Stainless Steel Female Watch
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Stainless Steel Hermes heure H Female watch with Gold leather band. Watch used but in
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

CARTIER --- Tank Ring 18K White Gold with Aquamarine Ref. B4032400 Size 48 (4.5)
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Style Number: B4035300 Series: Tank Ring Gender: Female Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Bracelet with Quartz
By Georg Jensen, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Copenhagen, DK
bracelet just wide enough for a slender female wrist. “I wanted to free people from the slavery of time
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz Dress Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Huntington, NY
watch will currently comfortably fit the average female wrist up to 7.25 inches. Movement Original
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Female Wrist Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact female wrist watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, platinum and stainless steel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 10 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a female wrist watch 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. A female wrist watch from Piaget, Bedat and Boucheron — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a female wrist watch featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for a female wrist watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Female Wrist Watch?

The price for a female wrist watch starts at $1,200 and tops out at $181,350 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,788.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

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.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.

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