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Ladies Watch With Stretch Band

1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. No extra links available. 26mm case with champagne dial and stick markers Stretch to band as shown
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Meridian Ladies Watch with Bracelet - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. AUDEMARS PIGUET MERIDIAN Ladies Watch with Bracelet - Stainless Steel & 18K
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

1965 Rolex Oyster Precision Ladies Vintage Watch with Tiffany Blue Dial - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1965 ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION Ladies Vintage Watch with Tiffany Blue Dial
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies Constellation Quadra Large Size Watch - Stainless Steel & Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. OMEGA Ladies Constellation Quadra Large Size Watch - Stainless Steel & Original
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Clipper Club Ladies 2-Tone Quartz Watch - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold
By Corum
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. CORUM CLIPPER CLUB Ladies 2-Tone Quartz Watch - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 2-Tone Datejust 67193 Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. ROLEX Ladies 2-Tone Datejust 67193 Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel & Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies Constellation Quadra - SS Steel & Original Factory Diamonds - Mint
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. OMEGA Ladies Constellation Quadra Watch - Stainless Steel & Original Omega Factory
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Ladies President Date Just Turntable Dial Diamond Dial Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond bezel in 18k yellow gold. 6.5 inches. The band oyster band has no visible stretch or wear. Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Landshut, BY
night came straggling soldiers, with their load Of wounded, dying comrades; and the band, Half pleading
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Recent Sales

1966 Rolex Tudor Oyster Princess Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
, screw-down crown, swiss, not original band – stretchable band. Length: 7" long Case to case: 3 mm Lug
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1984 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Watch 69173 Jubilee Band Gold Dial #17221
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Rolex Ladies 2 Tone Datejust Watch Model: 69173 Serial: 8561065 Stainless steel and 18K
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. No extra links available. 26mm case with champagne dial and stick markers Stretch to band as shown
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Rolex Watch, Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold ladies Rolex Datejust with factory Diamond dial. 26MM case size. The Diamond
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2001 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Watch 79173 Champagne Dial #18685
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2001 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Watch Model: 79173 Serial: K761809 This classic two tone ladies Rolex
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

1979 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust 6917 Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1979 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Watch Model: 6917 Serial: 5928731 Automatic Movement 26 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Seiko Expansion Bracelet Steel Champagne Dial Quartz Ladies Watch SXG238
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
with a stainless steel band that opens and closes with a none. This watch comes with original box and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Wrist Watches

Seiko Expansion Bracelet Steel Champagne Dial Quartz Ladies Watch SXG238
By Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Band Material Stainless Steel Band Type Stretch Bracelet Lug Width 11mm Clasp Type None Clasp Material
Category

2010s Japanese Wrist Watches

1986 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Watch Champagne Diamond Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1986 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Watch Model: 69173 Serial: 9309549 Rolex factory champagne
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

1996 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Datejust Presidential Watch 69178 #21792
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1996 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Watch Model: 69178 Serial: T302928 This classic
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1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1984, Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust 69173 Watch Silver Stick Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Watch Model: 69173 Serial: 8536497 This classic Ladies Rolex
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

2006 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust 79173 Watch White Roman Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2006 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Watch Model: 79173 Serial: Z313093 This ladies Rolex is set
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

2007 Breitling Ladies Colt Oceane Diamond Watch A77380 Box/Papers # 17227
By Breitling
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2007 Breitling Colt Oceane Ladies Watch Model: A7738053 Serial: 1012092 Stainless steel case and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

1975 Rolex Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Steel Watch Black Dial 6723
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 1975 Rolex Ladies Watch Model: 6723 Serial: 3880780 Black Dial, Gold Markers Under
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Ebel Mini Two-Tone Ladies Watch Stainless Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz
By Ebel
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ebel Mini Ladies Watch Model: 18110895 Serial: 1057901 This watch is set in stainless steel with
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1990 Rolex Ladies Datejust Tow Tone Watch Silver Dial 69173 Box, Papers, Tag
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1990 Rolex Ladies Date Just Watch Model: 69173 Serial: E391569 This vintage ladies Rolex has a
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned and in great condition. The bracelet has no slack (very little stretch). This watch was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold No Holes Case Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned and in great condition. The bracelet has no slack (very little stretch). This watch was
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ollendorff Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Citrine Vintage mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, baguette shaped citrine connecting band and case, protective crystal Band: double rose gold stretch band
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies 2-Tone Datejust, Champagne Dial - 18K Gold & Stainless Steel, 69173
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
ROLEX Ladies 2-Tone Datejust, Champagne Dial - 18K Gold & Stainless Steel, 69173 Pleasing
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Romantic Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

2010 Rolex Rose Gold 116231 Watch Diamond Dial Bezel Box/Paperwork #16977
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Watch band has no stretch and all links. Excellent running condition. No scratches, damage, dents or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

2010 Rolex Rose Gold 116231 Watch Diamond Dial Bezel Box/Paperwork #16977
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Watch band has no stretch and all links. Excellent running condition. No scratches, damage, dents or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6916
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Very nice ladies Oyster Perpetual Date 14k yellow gold and steel Rolex watch with Original Rolex
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swiss Longines 14k Gold Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Speidel Band
By Longines
Located in Dayton, OH
, works serial number 7077440, 4LL, 17 Jewels, with Speidel stretch band. Band - 6.5” x 0.25” / face
Category

Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Gold

1930s Ladies Art Deco White 14-Karat Gold Enamel Wrist Watch
By Benrus
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful Art Deco enamel two-tone ladies watch with a mesh band made by Benrus, a Swiss manual
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Steel

1988 Rolex Ladies 69173 Two Tone Watch Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1988 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Watch Model: 69173 Serial: R226206 26mm case Champagne dial with 10
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Platinum Diamond Antique Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Platinum and Diamond Antique Ladies Wrist Watch with new steel stretch band. Watch face is framed
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch with Full Servicing - Stainless Steel & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. ROLEX Ladies Datejust Watch with Full Servicing - Stainless Steel & Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Octagon Ladies SS Watch - WORN BY SUPERMODEL WINNIE HARLOW
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. CARTIER SANTOS OCTAGON Ladies Automatic Stainless Steel Watch - WORN BY SUPERMODEL
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1968 ROLEX Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Vintage Quartz Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Omega 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Quartz. 14K Yellow Gold Octagonal shaped ( 21 mm
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Datejust Walnut.
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
jubilee band has been stretched over the years but otherwise it looks very good. The dial is a Rolex
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Model 69173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies Rolex 18k gold and steel Date wrist watch. Very little band stretch. Gold tone rich looking
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Vintage Seiko Quartz Gold Tone Retro Ladies Stretch Band Wrist Watch 971936
By Seiko
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Seiko Time Corp. Quartz womens gold tone wrist watch with gilded face. Base metal top
Category

Vintage 1970s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Rolex Lady's yellow gold President Pin Stripe Dial Wristwatch Ref 69178
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies Rolex President with gold tone pin stripe dial and Presidential band. Model 69178. Band
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust President Original Diamond Dial Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in Gainesville, FL
Rolex Ladies DateJust President Original Diamond Dial Watch 69178 You are viewing an authentic
Category

Vintage 1980s British Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 6719 Ladies Oyster Perpetual 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Middletown, DE
watch. There is moderate stretch in the band that is common for preowned jubilee bands as shown in the
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Vintage 1980s Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 6719 Ladies Oyster Perpetual 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Middletown, DE
watch. There is moderate stretch in the band that is common for preowned jubilee bands as shown in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 69173 Ladies Oyster Perpetual 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Middletown, DE
PRICE APPROPRIATELY TO REFLECT THE ENGRAVING ON THE WATCH! There is MODERATE/HEAVY stretch in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Beautiful 1930s Ladies Art Deco Wrist Watch by Gruen
Located in Westward ho, GB
19 mm side to side (excluding crown) and 30 mm lug to lug. Band and watch un-stretched measures 6 1/4
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

1930s Ladies Art Deco White 14 Karat Gold Enamel Watch
By Benrus
Located in Westward ho, GB
Wonderful Art Deco enamel two tone ladies watch with a mesh band made by BENRUS, a Swiss manual
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

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By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Omega 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies 1950's Dress Watch with 1 Carat of Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Rolex Ladies SS Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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Cartier Santos Octagon 187903 1 Yellow Gold and Stainless Ladies Watch Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Patek Philippe 18Kt. Solid Gold Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch with
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 28 mm Stainless steel 9010 Women’s Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1986 Runway "Les Milteuses" Museum-Held Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

2000s Dolce & Gabbana Tan Suede + Python Snakeskin Vintage Handbag Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana tan suede and python snake shoulder bag! Perfect for anytime of year. This bag has a tan / beige suede base with pink and yellow python skin on the front ...
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

F/W 2004 Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Trim Light Blue Satin Slip Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this light blue satin slip dress features a V-neckline and delicate black lace trim along the neckline and hem. The figure-skimmin...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 74000 Watch
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1990s Swiss Tudor Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex vintage steel self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case with screw down crown. Caliber 1570 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding movement. Custom restore...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Blue Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver Comes with a new leather band Rare White Dial and Blue Roman Numerals Ref 2416 Condition: New Battery installe...
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By Christian Dior
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By Chanel
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Ladies Watch With Stretch Band For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ladies watch with stretch band for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect ladies watch with stretch band 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ladies watch with stretch band over the years, but those made by Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any ladies watch with stretch band from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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.

How Much is a Ladies Watch With Stretch Band?

The price for a ladies watch with stretch band starts at $610 and tops out at $17,495 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,557.

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