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Wide Flip-top Retro Bracelet Watch San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Flip-top Retro Watch/Bracelet San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold Wide Flip-top Bracelet Watch
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20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Picard 14k Rose Gold Vintage 1940s Diamond and Ruby Flip Top Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
crystal, push/pull crown, rubies and diamonds on flip top Rubies: 42 round cut= 1.25cttw Diamonds: 5 round
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Tank Basculante Diamond and Black Onyx Flip Top
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 32.5 x 22.5mm 18K white gold rectangular case, factory diamond bezel, push pull crown, sapphire crystal Dial: white rom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

E. Brandt 14K Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
flip top adorned with diamonds totaling 0.25 carats, adding a touch of sparkle to its charm. The mother
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Breitling Aeromarine SuperOcean II Red Bezel Limited Edition Mens Watch A13341
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling Aeromarine SuperOcean II Red Bezel Limited Edition Mens Watch A13341. Automatic self
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Super Heritage Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2020161C1A1
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Breitling Super Heritage Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2020161C1A1. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Yachtmaster II Regatta Chronograph Yellow Gold Men's Watch 116688 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster II Regatta Chronograph Yellow Gold Men's Watch 116688 Box Card. Officially
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Porsche Design Full Set Compass Watch P6520 Titanium IWC IW 3510 Heritage
By Porsche Design
Located in PARIS, FR
top portion to flip open by pressing the buttons on the side of the lugs. Inside, it reveals a compass
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

PVD-Coated, Titanium

Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
2020 White card. Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master II Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Scrambled Serial. Pre-owned Rolex GMT Master II 40mm Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Men Watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Ladies 18k Gold Tiffany & Co Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel by Piaget
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage ladies Petite Size Piaget wrist watch was designed and created in Geneva
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116718LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116718LN. Lume
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16613. This
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC Schaffhausen Porsche Design Compass 1st Version IW 3510 Circa 1978 + Box
By IWC
Located in PARIS, FR
case that allows the top portion to flip open by pressing the buttons on the side of the lugs. Inside
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

PVD-Coated, Mixed Metal

1.5 Carat Diamond and Blue Diamond Princess Flip Ring 14 Karat Gold, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
1.5 Carat Diamond & Blue Diamond Princess Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex Size 7 Unique Flip ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & 1 Ct Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & Approximately 1 Ct Princess cut Blue Sapphire Flip
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Compact Owned by Joan Fontaine
Located in New Orleans, LA
neatly tucked into the sides. A small watch flips out on top, so keeping track of time is a breeze
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Retro Compact Owned by Joan Fontaine
Retro Compact Owned by Joan Fontaine
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Longines Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
LONGINES Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum. A vintage Longines watch embedded in a dimensional garland of gold and diamonds, dating from the...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 inches, 3 adjustable lenghts on wristband
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel. Made in Switzerland. Circa 1970's Year 1970s Item Specifics: Case Diameter (without crown): 23 mm Case material:...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1940s 18k rose gold Length: 31.4mm Width: 19.4mm Case thickness: 8mm Dial: Silvered with gold tone marker...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Lace Trim Camisole Blouse
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a lace-trimmed silk camisole designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1998 collection. A grey version of this lace trim design was featured in the Fall/W...
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1990s French Blouses

Hermès Stainless Steel Cape Cod black alligator Quartz Wrist watch
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès watch model 'Cape Cod' small model. Double loop bracelet in black Mississippi alligator. Quartz movement, steel case, sapphire crystal, opaline silver metal dial. Water resist...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy the high style of this fine vintage Ladies Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch. Nine diamonds float under a round sapphire crystal dial enhanced by two d...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Onyx & Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Tiffany name is synonymous with luxury, and this onyx and diamond “bow” brooch perfectly demonstrates why this firm is so beloved. Crafted in a sophisticated, streamlined Art Dec...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Trocadero Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1987 Cartier Trocadero Ladies Wrist Watch, this model was a very limited offering also called Boutique collection and extremely hard to find. 24 X 20 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 pie...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Boucheron Macaron Ring Pink Sapphire Ruby Tentation 6.25 Estate Fine Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Boucheron Macaroon ring crafted in 18k white gold. Pink sapphires are pave set into the mount, measuring approx. 2mm. Rubies measure approx. 2mm to 2.5mm. The gemstones are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Diamond Covered Watch Bracelet 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 18 Karat gold chain mail vintage bracelet features a covered watch adorned with 24 pear-shape rubies of exceptional quality and 9 round brilliant diamonds. There are 26...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Omega Vintage Women Watch off White Dial Yellow Gold Case 18 Karats
By Omega
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a superb little vintage women's wristwatch from Omega. The round case in 18-carat yellow gold gives this watch a classic, luxurious look. Its harmonious, elegant design high...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Omega gold and diamond concealed bracelet watch from the mid-20th century makes keeping time a thrill. Composed of ten flexible bombé sections, the polished gold rid...
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Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
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Exceptional Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simply amazing emerald ring by famed jewelers Tiffany & Co. The cushion-shaped gem emerald weighs 9.41 carats and has an intense vivid green color that rivals any other emerald you...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Boucheron Paris Jaipur Glass Bangle Shaped Fragrance Bottle in Presentation Box
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris Jaipur glass bracelet shaped fragrance bottle in Boucheron presentation box The opulent fragrance bottle is designed in the shape of a glass bangle bracelet. The sap...
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1980s French Curiosities

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Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Watch with Patrizzi Dial & Zenith Movement
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH WATCH W/ DEEP PATRIZZI DIAL & ZENITH MOVEMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION: If you
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Platinum Vintage Diamond “Perry” Flip Top Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 17.60mm round platinum case, plastic protective crystal, push/pull crown Band: platinum bracelet with fold over clasp Dial: Diamonds: 9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.18 Carat Diamond Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Flip-Top Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-H Clarity: VS Case: round 18mm x 15.5mm 14k white gold case with plastic crystal, flip-top set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jean Sybe Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Flip Top Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Dial: white stick 17 Jewel Measurement: watch will fit
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Rose and Yellow Gold Flip Top Covered Watch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
watches that looks like a bracelet and when you need to look at the time you just flip up the top. Awesome
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1940s Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Flip Top Wrist Watch
Located in Birmingham, AL
clarity. The flip cover reveals a 17 jewel Swiss made manual wind watch signed "Heirloom" on the dial. The
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Ladies Platinum Diamond Vintage Flip-Top manual wind Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
flip-top case with plastic crystal, manual wind crown Dial: silvered stick dial with quarterly hours
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Flip Top manual wind Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
case with rubies and 0.85cttw diamonds set, flip top case Band: 14k yellow and rose bracelet 3 link
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Lucien Picard 14k Rose Gold Vintage 1940s Diamond and Ruby Flip Top Ladies Watc
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
crystal, push/pull crown, rubies and diamonds on flip top Rubies: 42 round cut= 1.25cttw Diamonds: 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reverso Watch Ref. 250.1.86
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
/pull crown, sapphire crystal, reverso flip top case Dial: silver dial with blue steel hands, Arabic
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Jour 18 Karat Yellow Gold Liberty Coin Watch on Strap
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 34mm, plastic crystal, winding crown, flip top
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Steel Blue Dial Men Quartz Watch 241497
Located in New York, NY
New with Defects Victorinox Chrono Classic Stainless Steel 40 mm Blue Dial Men's Quartz Watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Victorinox Chrono Classic XLS Steel Black Dial Mens Quartz Watch 241650
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Victorinox Chrono Classic XLS Stainless Steel Black Dial Men Quartz Watch 241650
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tudor Black Bay Steel Black Luminescent Dial Automatic Mens Watch 79230
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Tudor Black Bay 41mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 79230. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Victorinox Maverick Swiss Army Steel Black Dial Mens Quartz Watch 241697
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Victorinox Maverick Stainless Steel Black Dial Men's Quartz Watch 241697. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch 98B320
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
New with Defects Oceanographer Devil Diver Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 98B320. Small
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 41mm No Date Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 124060
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Watch 124060. This Beautiful Timepiece Is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement. Features: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT-Master II Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Automatic Mens Watch 116710LN. Scratches On the Black Ceramic Bezel and on the Silver-Tone Minutes Hands
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT-Master II Steel 18k Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126711CHNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Never Worn Rolex GMT-Master II Steel 18k Rose Gold Oyster Automatic Men's Watch 126711CHNR. This
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Sub Mariner with Original Dial and Factory Service, 1978
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Sub Mariner / 1680 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Unique Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Flip-Top Ring Watch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Amazing unique KJL (Kenneth Jay Lane)ring watch featuring a flip-top set with a black onyx
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Vintage 1960s American More Rings

Materials

Stainless Steel

Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet with Concealed Watch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
) and white diamonds (.50 carats). From the top , the piece resembles a bow, with the squared edges of
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Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ladies Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Hamilton Flip Top Diamond Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14mm, 14k white gold flip top case, acrylic
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

1970s Classic Diamond Ebel Ladies Gold Cover Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1970s Eel ladies cover watch with diamonds is immaculately crafted in solid 18K yellow
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Vintage Platinum Diamonds and Rubies Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Omega Ladies Wrist watch, the top including the 4 rows of stones on each side measures
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Stainless Steel Basculante Quartz Wristwatch, circa 2010
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Basculante Flip Watch, 36 X 24 M.M. Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement, Gray
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Sterling Silver Fob Watch, Pocket Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
vintage flair to their wardrobe. This half hunter pocket watch features a top-wind mechanism and polished
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Meteorite Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, larger than the usual 36 mm Men's President size. Authentic Rolex. Watch serial 808710 It does not get
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies Yellow Gold Flip-Top Floral Dome Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Floral Motif Flip-top Dome Ladies Watch with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold featuring textured
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

HERMES Ladies Mustard Yellow Strap MEDOR Watch Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
side of the watch, and one large flip top stud that covers the face, are also done in gold. The watch
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wrist Watches

DUPLICATEHERMES Ladies Mustard Yellow Strap MEDOR Watch Bracelet
Located in Tampa, FL
side of the watch, and one large flip top stud that covers the face, are also done in gold. The watch
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Rolex SS RED Submariner Date ref# 1680 circa 1972 B & P
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
=200m with pleasing patina'd luminous indexes and hands and faded elapsed time insert. Folded link flip
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Flip Top Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact flip top watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 14k Gold, Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect flip top watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing flip top watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hamilton and Kenneth Jay Lane each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a flip top watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a flip top watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Flip Top Watch?

The price for a flip top watch starts at $500 and tops out at $14,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $2,980.

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.

Questions About Flip Top Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, a flip top table is that piece of furniture with a hinged leaf that lies flat on the top of the table and folds outward to double the size. Flip top tables are both elegant and stylish and can add a modern element to any room at home, a workplace or at school. The tables are easy to set up and help create ample space for use. Find a collection of antique and vintage flip top tables on 1stDibs.

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