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1963 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Gold Gondolo Watch - Rare Unworn
1963 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Gold Gondolo Watch - Rare Unworn

1963 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Gold Gondolo Watch - Rare Unworn

By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1963 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Gold Gondolo Watch - Rare Unworn New Old Stock with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap

Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

bottom of the case to to top of the crystal is 4.63mm. The watch will be delivered on a never worn gloss

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Corum Vintage Ultra Thin Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
Corum Vintage Ultra Thin Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch

Corum Vintage Ultra Thin Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

Ultra Thin Display: Analog Serial Number: CV Watch Shape: Round Year of Manufacture:Not Specified Case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat White Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat White Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat White Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Dallas, TX

Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch - Manual winding. 18K white gold ( 33 mm

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Breguet Classique Extra Thin White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5967
Breguet Classique Extra Thin White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5967

Breguet Classique Extra Thin White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5967

By Breguet

Located in Dallas, TX

Breguet Classique Extra Thin White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5967 - Manual winding. 18 white gold case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin 6872 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Extra Thin Men's Watch
Vacheron Constantin 6872 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Extra Thin Men's Watch

Vacheron Constantin 6872 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Extra Thin Men's Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Vacheron Constantin 6872 men's watch. 31.5MM 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 6872 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Extra Thin Men's Watch
Vacheron Constantin 6872 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Extra Thin Men's Watch

Vacheron Constantin 6872 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Extra Thin Men's Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Vacheron Constantin 6872 men's watch. 31.5MM 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1960's Rolex Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch
1960's Rolex Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch

1960's Rolex Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

with a 5.0 star rating. 1960's ROLEX Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch - 14K

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Extra Thin Grey Watch 102713
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Extra Thin Grey Watch 102713

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Extra Thin Grey Watch 102713

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

This Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Extra Thin Grey Men's Watch 102713 was released in 2017 and features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Mens Vacheron Constantin Calatrava 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA430
Mens Vacheron Constantin Calatrava 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA430

Mens Vacheron Constantin Calatrava 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA430

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Vacheron & Constantin Calatrava ultra-thin dress watch, classic

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Mens Vacheron Constantin 6351 Geneve 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA472
Mens Vacheron Constantin 6351 Geneve 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA472

Mens Vacheron Constantin 6351 Geneve 18k Gold 33mm Ultra Thin Manual 1970s RA472

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, Men's 18k solid gold Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony ultra-thin dress watch, classic elegance, perfect

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1960's Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Watch 18K Gold
1960's Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Watch 18K Gold

1960's Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony "Extra-Flat" Vintage Mens Watch 18K Gold

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Suwanee, GA

Vacheron & Constantin Patrimony mens watch with ultra thin caliber 1003 movement. Epitomizing the essence

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Geneve 18k Solid Gold Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind 1970s RA537
Audemars Piguet Geneve 18k Solid Gold Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind 1970s RA537

Audemars Piguet Geneve 18k Solid Gold Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind 1970s RA537

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A luxurious iconic grail, Men's 18K solid gold Audemars Piguet Geneve ultra-thin manual wind dress

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vacheron & Constantin 18k Rose Gold 32mm 1950s Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind RA633
Vacheron & Constantin 18k Rose Gold 32mm 1950s Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind RA633

Vacheron & Constantin 18k Rose Gold 32mm 1950s Mens Ultra Thin Manual Wind RA633

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, Men's Vacheron & Constantin Ultra Thin Jubilee 6099 18k solid rose gold hand-wind

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

PIAGET DANCER Mens Watch 18K White Gold & Factory Piaget Diamonds - Mint
PIAGET DANCER Mens Watch 18K White Gold & Factory Piaget Diamonds - Mint

PIAGET DANCER Mens Watch 18K White Gold & Factory Piaget Diamonds - Mint

By Piaget

Located in Suwanee, GA

with a 5.0 star rating. PIAGET DANCER Mens Ultra Thin High Grade Mechancial Watch - 18K White Gold

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Audemars Piguet Jules Extra-Thin Rose Gold Mens Watch 15180OR
Audemars Piguet Jules Extra-Thin Rose Gold Mens Watch 15180OR

Audemars Piguet Jules Extra-Thin Rose Gold Mens Watch 15180OR

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Audemars Piguet Jules 41mm Extra-Thin Rose Gold Mens Watch 15180OR. Automatic self-winding extra

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Jules Extra-Thin Rose Gold Mens Watch 15180R
Audemars Piguet Jules Extra-Thin Rose Gold Mens Watch 15180R

Audemars Piguet Jules Extra-Thin Rose Gold Mens Watch 15180R

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Audemars Piguet Jules 41mm Extra-Thin Rose Gold Mens Watch 15180R. Automatic self-winding extra

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Ultra Thin Date Steel Mens Watch Q1238420 Unworn
Jaeger Lecoultre Master Ultra Thin Date Steel Mens Watch Q1238420 Unworn

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Ultra Thin Date Steel Mens Watch Q1238420 Unworn

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Atlanta, GA

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Ultra Thin Date Steel Mens Watch Q1238420 Unworn. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Titanium Ultra Thin Mens Watch 102713 Box Papers
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Titanium Ultra Thin Mens Watch 102713 Box Papers

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Titanium Ultra Thin Mens Watch 102713 Box Papers

By Bulgari

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Titanium Ultra Thin Mens Watch 102713 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Frederique Constant Moonphase Ultra Thin FC-705X4S9 Men's Rose Gold Watch
Frederique Constant Moonphase Ultra Thin FC-705X4S9 Men's Rose Gold Watch

Frederique Constant Moonphase Ultra Thin FC-705X4S9 Men's Rose Gold Watch

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: COM002465 Manufacturer: Frederique Constant Model: Moonphase Ultra Thin Model

Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 2285 Men Stainless Steel Ultra Thin Cal. K885 Watch
Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 2285 Men Stainless Steel Ultra Thin Cal. K885 Watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage 2285 Men Stainless Steel Ultra Thin Cal. K885 Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Number: 2285 Age: 1964 Gender: Men Complete With: Jaeger- LeCoultre Box, Guarantee & Original Strap Dial

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Q1358420 Men's Stainless Steel Small Seconds
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Q1358420 Men's Stainless Steel Small Seconds

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Q1358420 Men's Stainless Steel Small Seconds

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: W007327 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Ultra Thin Model Variant

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual 130.84.70 Men Stainless Steel 0 Wat
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual 130.84.70 Men Stainless Steel 0 Wat

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual 130.84.70 Men Stainless Steel 0 Wat

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: COM002853 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Ultra Thin Model Variant

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Ultra Thin 95141, White Dial, Certified
Baume & Mercier Ultra Thin 95141, White Dial, Certified

Baume & Mercier Ultra Thin 95141, White Dial, Certified

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Miami, FL

Baume & Mercier Ultra Thin Reference #: 95141. Mens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold White 32 MM. Verified

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

RARE Piaget x Van Cleef & Arpels Protocole Ultra Thin 9154 Serviced 18k Gold
RARE Piaget x Van Cleef & Arpels Protocole Ultra Thin 9154 Serviced 18k Gold

RARE Piaget x Van Cleef & Arpels Protocole Ultra Thin 9154 Serviced 18k Gold

By Piaget

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

the reference for elegance in men's ultra-thin watches. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous 18k

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Protocole Ultra Thin 9154 Serviced 18k Yellow Gold 1970 9P2 9P Movement E
Piaget Protocole Ultra Thin 9154 Serviced 18k Yellow Gold 1970 9P2 9P Movement E

Piaget Protocole Ultra Thin 9154 Serviced 18k Yellow Gold 1970 9P2 9P Movement E

By Piaget

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

the reference for elegance in men's ultra-thin watches. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous 18k

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels x Piaget Lapis Lazuli La Collection 9064 Ultra Thin P9 Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels x Piaget Lapis Lazuli La Collection 9064 Ultra Thin P9 Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels x Piaget Lapis Lazuli La Collection 9064 Ultra Thin P9 Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

elegance in women’s and men's ultra-thin watches. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous and rare Van

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

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By Hermès

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By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

A vintage manual wind Patek Philippe watch from the Calatrava collection, featuring a 35 mm case diameter with a silver white dial and gold hour markers, a seconds subdial on the 6 o...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in New York, NY

Title: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Style: Link Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 8*0.67*0.33IN Weight: 39.8 Grams Condition: Vintage And Estate Product ID: 4J1693 Note: P...

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...

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Materials

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By Rolex

Located in Vannes, FR

The Rolex Daytona chronograph in 18K yellow gold, manufactured in 1992, is an exceptional timepiece that combines timeless elegance with technical excellence. This iconic model, refe...

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644

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By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand new. Comes with the original box and papers. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Condition: New Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Model Number: 126710GRNR Departm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967
Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967

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Mens Thin Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the mens thin watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Rose Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 10 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect mens thin watch 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. A mens thin watch from Movado, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Piaget — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering.

How Much is a Mens Thin Watch?

Prices for a mens thin watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $319 and can go as high as $10,474, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,800.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury 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.

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