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Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221

Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221

By Concord Watch

Located in San Diego, CA

Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221 - Introducing the

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Concord Mariner SG Men's Two Tone Gold & Silver Swiss Made Luxury Watch
Concord Mariner SG Men's Two Tone Gold & Silver Swiss Made Luxury Watch

Concord Mariner SG Men's Two Tone Gold & Silver Swiss Made Luxury Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in New York, NY

Concord Mariner SG Men's Two-Tone Gold & Silver Swiss Made Luxury Watch Elegant and Stylish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Illinois Railroad Grade Bunn Special Mens Gold Filled Pocket Watch Circa 1923
Illinois Railroad Grade Bunn Special Mens Gold Filled Pocket Watch Circa 1923

Illinois Railroad Grade Bunn Special Mens Gold Filled Pocket Watch Circa 1923

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Boston, MA

An early 20th century Illinois Watch Company Railroad grade Mens Pocket Watch. The watch features a

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vetta 18ct gold watch 1960s men
Vetta 18ct gold watch 1960s men

Vetta 18ct gold watch 1960s men

Located in Milano, MI

Vintage watch from the 1960s circa signed Vetta in 18ct gold. Manual winding mechanical movement

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Tudor 1950s 9k Gold Men's Watch
Vintage Tudor 1950s 9k Gold Men's Watch

Vintage Tudor 1950s 9k Gold Men's Watch

By Tudor

Located in New York, NY

Gold Size: 9" Weight: 20.0 Grams Condition: Keeping good accurate time Notes: Vintage 1950s men’s watch

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520

Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520

By Patek Philippe

Located in istanbul, TR

Philippe - 3520 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1990's Movement : manuel wind Case material : 18 k Yellow

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21

Category

Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797
1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797

1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797

By Hamilton

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1940's Hamilton Gordon Men's Watch' This vintage Hamilton men's watch is set in 18K yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763
International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763

International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763

Located in London, GB

International Watch Company Manual Gents 18ct yellow gold on a leather brown strap 33mm vintage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Company Men’s Wrist Watch
Tiffany & Company Men’s Wrist Watch

Tiffany & Company Men’s Wrist Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Tiffany & Company Men’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K gold round case with whitish grey

Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Classic Omega 302 14K White Gold Men's Wrist Watch
Classic Omega 302 14K White Gold Men's Wrist Watch

Classic Omega 302 14K White Gold Men's Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Understated with simple lines, enjoy this classic post-war Omega Men's Wrist Watch. It's round 14K

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored silver toned dial, gold markers, secondary second

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch
18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch

18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch

By Omega

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an 18k yellow gold Omega Men Watch. It is a Seamaster De Ville model. It is known as an

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Accutron Men's Watch - Gold Filled Stainless Steel Quartz
Bulova Accutron Men's Watch - Gold Filled Stainless Steel Quartz

Bulova Accutron Men's Watch - Gold Filled Stainless Steel Quartz

By Bulova

Located in Greensboro, NC

Content: Gold Filled & Stainless Steel Fastening Type: N/A (stretches over wrist) Features: Luminous

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 10k Gold Filled Gruen Curvex Mens Manual Wind Watch
Vintage 10k Gold Filled Gruen Curvex Mens Manual Wind Watch

Vintage 10k Gold Filled Gruen Curvex Mens Manual Wind Watch

By Gruen

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Gruen Curvex men’s watch is crafted in 10k gold filled metal and features the brand’s

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 3833
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 3833

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 3833

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 3833 - Manual winding. Classic. 18k white gold

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 126203
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 126203

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 126203

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 126203 - Automatic winding, Quickset, Sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712R Moonphase 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712R Moonphase 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712R Moonphase 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

-resistant sapphire crystal and an 18k rose gold bezel, the watch features a stunning sunburst brown dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Ref 5112
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Ref 5112

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Ref 5112

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Ref 5112 - Manual winding. Cellini. 18K Yellow gold (32 mm

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613

Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, pressure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Lord Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men's Watch
Vintage Lord Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men's Watch

Vintage Lord Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men's Watch

By Lord Elgin

Located in New York, NY

carries both timeless style and meaningful provenance. The 14k yellow gold rectangular case frames a

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men's Watch
Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men's Watch

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men's Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

This elegant vintage Vacheron Constantin men’s watch is a refined example of the maison’s timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Breitling Chronomat Sextant 80350 18K Gold  Bezel D55045 Men's watch
Breitling Chronomat Sextant 80350 18K Gold  Bezel D55045 Men's watch

Breitling Chronomat Sextant 80350 18K Gold Bezel D55045 Men's watch

By Breitling

Located in Toronto, CA

: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel &18K Gold Measurements : Case width: 36 mm

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini Prince 28mm Chronometer 18K White Gold Men's Watch
Rolex Cellini Prince 28mm Chronometer 18K White Gold Men's Watch

Rolex Cellini Prince 28mm Chronometer 18K White Gold Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Prince Chronometer Cellini men's watch with a rectangular 28 x 47mm case in 18K white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget White Gold Men's Polo Dress Watch Ref. 7673
Piaget White Gold Men's Polo Dress Watch Ref. 7673

Piaget White Gold Men's Polo Dress Watch Ref. 7673

By Piaget

Located in Dallas, TX

Piaget White Gold Men's Polo Dress Watch Ref. 7673 - Quartz. POLO. 18k white gold case (32mm

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

1940's Heuer Aerotel Vintage Mens Chronograph Watch - 14K Gold
1940's Heuer Aerotel Vintage Mens Chronograph Watch - 14K Gold

1940's Heuer Aerotel Vintage Mens Chronograph Watch - 14K Gold

By Heuer

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1940's HEUER AEROTEL Vintage Mens Chronograph Watch - 14K Gold Classic Elegance - Uncommon Private

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Unworn Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001
Unworn Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001

Unworn Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613

Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels. Stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch
Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch

Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch - Automatic winding, acrylic crystal. Yellow

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 5107J Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Ivory Dial Mens Watch
Patek Philippe 5107J Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Ivory Dial Mens Watch

Patek Philippe 5107J Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Ivory Dial Mens Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

-compensating, free-sprung flat balance spring and the 21K gold rotor enhance its precision. The watch has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Men Watch Ref 1153
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Men Watch Ref 1153

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Men Watch Ref 1153

By Chopard

Located in Miami, FL

Introducing the elegant Extra large Chopard Happy Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Women's Watch, Model

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet Genève 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Wind Men’s Watch
Vintage Audemars Piguet Genève 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Wind Men’s Watch

Vintage Audemars Piguet Genève 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Wind Men’s Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and understated vintage Audemars Piguet Genève men’s wristwatch, crafted in solid 18k

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Men’s Vintage Omega 18K Gold Ultra-Slim Dress Watch, Woven Bracelet
Men’s Vintage Omega 18K Gold Ultra-Slim Dress Watch, Woven Bracelet

Men’s Vintage Omega 18K Gold Ultra-Slim Dress Watch, Woven Bracelet

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

A refined men’s vintage Omega dress watch crafted entirely in solid 18k yellow gold and weighing an

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega DeVille Prestige 18K Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001
Omega DeVille Prestige 18K Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001

Omega DeVille Prestige 18K Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 1601 Grey Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Grey Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Grey Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Grey dial

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Longines Presence 18k Yellow Gold Date Quartz Men's Watch Ref. L4.743.6
Longines Presence 18k Yellow Gold Date Quartz Men's Watch Ref. L4.743.6

Longines Presence 18k Yellow Gold Date Quartz Men's Watch Ref. L4.743.6

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Longines Presence men’s dress watch crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and paired with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Men's Grand 27mm Rectangular Wrist Watch
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Men's Grand 27mm Rectangular Wrist Watch

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Men's Grand 27mm Rectangular Wrist Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Tiffany & Co. Movement: Swiss Made - Quartz Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k White Gold Watch 118239
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k White Gold Watch 118239

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k White Gold Watch 118239

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k White Gold Watch 118239 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

18k Tiffany and Co Watch. Tiffany Mens Dress White Gold Wristwatch
18k Tiffany and Co Watch. Tiffany Mens Dress White Gold Wristwatch

18k Tiffany and Co Watch. Tiffany Mens Dress White Gold Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

RARE Tiffany and Co Square Watch 18k White Gold Case. Tiffany cal 259 Manual Mechanical movement

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 96
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 96

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 96

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 96 - Manual winding. Calatrava. 18K

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Panerai Luminor Submersible Men's Rose Gold Watch PAM 684
Panerai Luminor Submersible Men's Rose Gold Watch PAM 684

Panerai Luminor Submersible Men's Rose Gold Watch PAM 684

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

Panerai Luminor Submersible Men's Rose Gold Watch PAM 684 - Automatic winding, subsecond dial, date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Girard-Perregaux 1940s Tank Men's Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Manual Vintage
Girard-Perregaux 1940s Tank Men's Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Manual Vintage

Girard-Perregaux 1940s Tank Men's Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Manual Vintage

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp Features: Roman numerals marking the 12, 3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date 18k Gold Barked Men's Watch 1807
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Gold Barked Men's Watch 1807

Rolex President Day-Date 18k Gold Barked Men's Watch 1807

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex President Day-Date 18k Gold Barked Men's Watch 1807 - Automatic winding; 26 jewels; acrylic

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Mens Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

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