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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1028 18K Gold 34mm Watch Vintage 1963 w/box
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1028 18K Gold 34mm Watch Vintage 1963 w/box

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1028 18K Gold 34mm Watch Vintage 1963 w/box

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

. Vintage circa 1963 Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 1028 manual-wind watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Lapis Lazuli 23mm Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Manual Ladies Watch
Audemars Piguet Lapis Lazuli 23mm Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Manual Ladies Watch

Audemars Piguet Lapis Lazuli 23mm Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Manual Ladies Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

will ever present identically. Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Manual Wind Watch Brand

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

a circular chapter ring denoting the minutes. The manual wind watch is fitted with blue steel watch

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swazi Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

blue steeled hands. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder. The anterior face of

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certina Vintage 9ct Gold – 35mm – Manual Wind – Silver Dial – Full Service
Certina Vintage 9ct Gold – 35mm – Manual Wind – Silver Dial – Full Service

Certina Vintage 9ct Gold – 35mm – Manual Wind – Silver Dial – Full Service

By Certina Watch Company

Located in London, GB

: Replacement crown • Strap: New unworn brown leather strap • Movement: Manual wind • Caseback: Features

Category

Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega 9k Yellow Gold Watch Manual Wind Vintage Watch
Omega 9k Yellow Gold Watch Manual Wind Vintage Watch

Omega 9k Yellow Gold Watch Manual Wind Vintage Watch

By Omega

Located in Houston, TX

thoughtful gift. Details: - Brand: Omega - Year: 1970s - Movement: Manual Wind (Mechanical

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964
0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964

0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Girod' and is fitted with pencil hands. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch

Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch

By Omega

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

fitted with pencil hands. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder, placed discreetly

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

, caliber 1600 mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. Silver Satin sunburst dial with raised Gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch
Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch

Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

down crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, acrylic crystal, "California

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch

Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

, Manual wind movement, Excellent, mint condition, Silver Satin dial with raised and Gold Foil impressed

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold
Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold

Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold

By Bucherer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

minutes. The manual wind watch is fitted with yellow gold watch hands and a plain crown/winder and

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

LUCIEN PICCARD 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Coin Watch
LUCIEN PICCARD 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Coin Watch

LUCIEN PICCARD 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Coin Watch

By Lucien Piccard

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your style with the Lucian Piccard Manual Wind Coin dial Watch, a stunning timepiece

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Diantus 1950s Swiss Made Antimagnetic Manual Wind Vintage Watch
Diantus 1950s Swiss Made Antimagnetic Manual Wind Vintage Watch

Diantus 1950s Swiss Made Antimagnetic Manual Wind Vintage Watch

Located in New York, NY

wind antimagnetic movement, the watch is fitted with a genuine black lizard leather strap measuring

Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Square Dress Watch – Manual Wind
Vintage 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Square Dress Watch – Manual Wind

Vintage 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Square Dress Watch – Manual Wind

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

with raised arrow and Arabic numeral hour markers. Powered by a finely finished manual wind LeCoultre

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 5.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1935
Antique Art Deco 5.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1935

Antique Art Deco 5.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1935

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

wristwatch retains the original blue steeled hands. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain ribbed

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind

Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

watch. With its 28mm dial, manual winding movement, seconds chronograph, and impeccable condition, this

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tissot Seastar Chronograph Manual-Wind Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s
Tissot Seastar Chronograph Manual-Wind Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s

Tissot Seastar Chronograph Manual-Wind Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s

By Tissot

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). A fine and rare manual-winding stainless steel

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890's
Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890's

Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890's

Located in Mayfair, London, London

, making it an exceptional collector's item. At its heart, the ring showcases a manual wind watch

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch

Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Jewel Cartier Inc. mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire Crown, White dial with Black Roman

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind 922621
Jaeger LeCoultre Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind 922621

Jaeger LeCoultre Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind 922621

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A Jaeger LeCoultre watch in 18 karat yellow gold, manual wind 9226.21, circa 1980. This elegant

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch

Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Caliber 1210 Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement, Beautiful Original Mint Condition Silver Satin Dial with

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Piaget 18K White Gold Basketweave Cushion Manual Wind Dress Watch
Piaget 18K White Gold Basketweave Cushion Manual Wind Dress Watch

Piaget 18K White Gold Basketweave Cushion Manual Wind Dress Watch

By Piaget

Located in Monaco, MC

Piaget 18K White Gold Basketweave Cushion-Shape Dress Watch, circa 1970. A refined ultra-thin

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 1950s IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch
Vintage 1950s IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch

Vintage 1950s IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch

By IWC

Located in New York, NY

attention to detail associated with early IWC timepieces. Powered by a manual wind movement, this watch

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Technos 1931 AlarmDate Manual Wind Blue Dial Steel Watch Serviced
Technos 1931 AlarmDate Manual Wind Blue Dial Steel Watch Serviced

Technos 1931 AlarmDate Manual Wind Blue Dial Steel Watch Serviced

Located in New York, NY

timeless watch. Model: AlarmDate. Reference Number: 1931 1960's. Crystal: Original acrylic crystal in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Mercedes Signed 14K Gold Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Hidden Watch Bracelet
Mercedes Signed 14K Gold Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Hidden Watch Bracelet

Mercedes Signed 14K Gold Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Hidden Watch Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

Mercedes-signed vintage 14K yellow gold Art Deco hidden-dial manual wind watch bracelet featuring a

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Bucherer 33mm Manual Wind 18K Gold On Leather Watch Ref 50030
Bucherer 33mm Manual Wind 18K Gold On Leather Watch Ref 50030

Bucherer 33mm Manual Wind 18K Gold On Leather Watch Ref 50030

By Bucherer

Located in Miami, FL

A vintage classic 33mm Bucherer reference 50030, 17 jewels, watch featuring a manual wind movement

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and sapphire crystal

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950s Ulysse Nardin 18KT Dress Watch Ref. 6062 – Manual Wind
Vintage 1950s Ulysse Nardin 18KT Dress Watch Ref. 6062 – Manual Wind

Vintage 1950s Ulysse Nardin 18KT Dress Watch Ref. 6062 – Manual Wind

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in New York, NY

This elegant vintage Ulysse Nardin dress watch from the 1950s exemplifies refined mid-century Swiss

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Pre Daytona Oyster Chronograph 6234 Watch 36mm Manual Wind
Vintage Rolex Pre Daytona Oyster Chronograph 6234 Watch 36mm Manual Wind

Vintage Rolex Pre Daytona Oyster Chronograph 6234 Watch 36mm Manual Wind

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

. - Brand: Rolex - Reference #: 6234 - Model: Oyster Chronograph (Pre-Daytona) - Movement: Manual Wind

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Deco Watch (1936) – 24.5 x 28MM Steel – Cal. T17 Manual Wind
Omega Deco Watch (1936) – 24.5 x 28MM Steel – Cal. T17 Manual Wind

Omega Deco Watch (1936) – 24.5 x 28MM Steel – Cal. T17 Manual Wind

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Caliber T17 — a rectangular manual wind movement produced in the 1930s and celebrated for its reliability

Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Model: Rolex Oysterdate Vintage: Yes Movement: Mechanical (Manual) Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels Dial

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Audemars Piguet Platinum Manual Wind Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Platinum Manual Wind Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Platinum Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Stamford, CT

From the Estate of son writer Neil Levenson Classic simple Audemars Piguet 18 jewel manual wind

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Oyster Solid 18k Gold Ladies 1930s Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA639
Rolex Oyster Solid 18k Gold Ladies 1930s Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA639

Rolex Oyster Solid 18k Gold Ladies 1930s Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA639

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

condition. Original Rolex crown. 17-Jeweled Rolex Swiss manual wind movement, cleaned and serviced, in

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 2449 Yellow Gold Manual wind Vintage Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 2449 Yellow Gold Manual wind Vintage Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 2449 Yellow Gold Manual wind Vintage Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

. thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, 18 Jewel Caliber 12-120 PS Mechanical, manual wind Nickle Lever

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929

By Movado

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original

Category

Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Lady’s Diamond & 18K White Gold Pavé-Dial Bracelet Watch — 26 mm, Manual Wind
Lady’s Diamond & 18K White Gold Pavé-Dial Bracelet Watch — 26 mm, Manual Wind

Lady’s Diamond & 18K White Gold Pavé-Dial Bracelet Watch — 26 mm, Manual Wind

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

. Powered by a manual-wind movement, the watch measures 26 mm in diameter and offers refined sparkle with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind –Chronograph
Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind –Chronograph

Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind –Chronograph

Located in London, GB

Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind – Waterproof Chronograph – Landeron 248 This

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Precision 9k Gold Mens 1950s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind Dress Watch RA751
Rolex Precision 9k Gold Mens 1950s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind Dress Watch RA751

Rolex Precision 9k Gold Mens 1950s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind Dress Watch RA751

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage treasure, rare 9k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1954, in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Grid Ref 2044 Manual Wind Onyx Ladies Watch
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Grid Ref 2044 Manual Wind Onyx Ladies Watch

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Grid Ref 2044 Manual Wind Onyx Ladies Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

point. Powered by a manual wind movement, this Swiss-made timepiece is fitted with an impressive

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709

Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage treasure, rare 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1958, in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch
Omega Men's Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1952 steel Omega manual wind 2667-2 wristwatch with strap. Caliber 420. Natural patina and

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tudor Royal – 1960s – 9ct Gold – Manual Wind – Serviced
Tudor Royal – 1960s – 9ct Gold – Manual Wind – Serviced

Tudor Royal – 1960s – 9ct Gold – Manual Wind – Serviced

By Tudor

Located in London, GB

from the 1960s, this elegant manual‑wind dress watch is presented in exceptional vintage condition and

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Audemars Piguet Tri-Color Gold Manual-Wind Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Tri-Color Gold Manual-Wind Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Tri-Color Gold Manual-Wind Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Tysons, VA

clean architectural lines, while the manual-wind movement reflects the maison’s traditional watchmaking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706
Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706

Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex ref.8940 manual wind jumbo dress watch, c.1960s, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Manual Wind Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact manual wind watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect manual wind watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing manual wind watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Rolex and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a manual wind 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 brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our manual wind watch for sale are for men, but there are 385 pieces available to browse for women.

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On average, a manual wind watch at 1stDibs sells for $5,344, while they’re typically $398 on the low end and $220,017 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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