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Navy Seals

Panerai Luminor Chrono Navy Seals Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch PAM01409
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Chrono Navy Seals Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch PAM01409 Box Card. Automatic
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in Titanium
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in Titanium SKU: 135667
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Jaeger LeCoultre NOS Master Compressor U.S. Navy Seals GMT 159.T.C7
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
in collaboration with the U.S. Navy Seals. The timepiece is one of only 500 to have ever been
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" Q178T677 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" Q178T677 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in SKU: 132469
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Panerai Submersible GMT Navy Seals LE Carbotech Mens Watch PAM01324 Box Card
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Submersible GMT Navy Seals LE Carbotech Mens Watch PAM01324 Box Card. Automatic self
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Black OPS Carbonox Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XL.8815
Located in New York, NY
This Luminox is a display model. A few marks on the bezel and case. Comes with an original box and the seller's warranty card. Brand: Luminox Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Mod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
contributions to naval design for the US Navy during two world wars, served as President of the Air Transport
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Santos De Cartier Large Blue Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch WSSA0030
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
, sapphire crystal. Steel bracelet with "SmartLink" adjustment system. Second bracelet in navy blue calfskin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1995
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega vintage stainless steel Constellation Date
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega vintage stainless steel Constellation Day/Date, 168.017 Collection: Constellation Model: Constellation Reference: 168.017 Period: 1960's Movement: Mechanical Automatic Calibre...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel Blue Index Dial Jubilee Smooth Automatic Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Original Box and Papers are Included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's aut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1960's Case Diameter: 35 mm Movement: Mechanical Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Wat...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Mens Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pre-owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ref. 25940SK.OO.D002CA.01, with a 42mm steel case, black rubber-clad bezel with 8 visible screws, screw-locked crown and push...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet, 18k White Gold, Diamond Index & Hands 'Cobra' Watch, C.1970
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Paris, FR
Superb and rare Audemars Piguet Cobra watch entirely in 18-carat white gold (84.4 grams) with navy blue dial, diamond indexes and diamond-set hands ! It is very rare to find this wat...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

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 slight staining to dial. All original. Length: 40.42mm Width: 32.50mm Band width a...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruth Berridge 1960 Cinetic Mobile Pair of Sculptural Dangle Earrings in Sterling
By Ruth Berridge
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of modernist mobile earrings designed by Ruth Berridge (1921-2004). Beautiful pair of modernist cinetic earrings, created in New York by the studio-artist and silversmith Ruth ...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. The dial is cushion-shaped, white cream background, blue enamel pointer, stick figures. Marked Jean Mick. All around is set with br...
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Steel Mens Watch PAM00321
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor GMT 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Steel Mens Watch PAM00321. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part cushion shaped stainless steel case 44.0 mm in diameter. Panerai pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Panerai Luminor Power Reserve 40mm Steel Mens Watch PAM00241 Box Papers
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Power Reserve 40mm Steel Mens Watch PAM00241 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part cushion shaped stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Polished P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Rose Gold Mens Watch PAM00576 Papers
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Rose Gold Mens Watch PAM00576 Papers. Manual-winding movement. Glucydur balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc anti-shock device. 8-day power...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Steel Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Steel Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 1601. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. Rol...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Steel

Longines 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men's Wrist Watch, French Hallmarked 1930's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Tonneau Shape CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Caliber 10.85 DIAL / HANDS: Roman Numerals / Blued Ste...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 123.10.35.20.02.001 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Constellation 123.10.35.20.02.001 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 130813 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Zodiac Seawolf JB Champion Bracelet Stainless Steel, circa 1960s
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in West Hollywood, CA
U.S. Navy Seals. This is a very nice condition example, featuring a 35mm diameter case, gray bakelite
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Panerai Ceramic Black Seal Wristwatch Ref PAM292
By Panerai
Located in Epsom, Surrey
created watches for the Italian Navy. These watches were made from stainless steel, which was resistant to
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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PVD-Coated, Steel

Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Watch XS.3152.NV
Located in Southampton, PA
This is the Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark watch, reference number XS.3152.NV. The Navy SEAL pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy Seals Limited Edtn Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy Seals Limited Edtn Watch - Automatic winding
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Panerai Luminor Chrono Navy Seals Limited Edition Steel Watch PAM01409 Unworn
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Chrono Navy Seals Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch PAM01409 Unworn. Automatic
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Panerai Submersible GMT Navy Seals Carbotech Mens Watch PAM01324 Unworn
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Submersible GMT Navy Seals Carbotech Mens Watch PAM01324 Unworn. Automatic self-winding
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Panerai Luminor 1950 Navy Seals Limited Editon Mens 44mm Watch PAM01412 Box Card
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor 1950 Navy Seals Limited Editon Mens 44mm Watch PAM01412 Box Card. Automatic self
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Carbonox Green Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3617.Set
Located in New York, NY
This Luminox Navy Seal 45mm watch is Brand New. Comes with an original box and paper. Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Steel Black Dial Quartz Unisex Watch XS.7252
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Unisex Watch XS.7252. Comes with an Original Box and seller's
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Luminox Navy Seal Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3251
Located in New York, NY
This Luminox Navy Seal men's watch has never been worn or used. Comes with an original box and
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Luminox Navy Seal Stainless Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3252.L
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Luminox Navy Seal Men's Watch XS.3252.L. Comes with an Original Box and seller's
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Black Dial Quartz Unisex Watch XS.7051.BO.1
Located in New York, NY
This Luminox Navy Seal 38mm watch has never been worn or used. Comes with an original box and paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Series 3500 Fibreglass White Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3507.WO
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Luminox Navy Seal Series 3500 Men's Watch XS.3507.WO. Comes with an Original Box and
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal 3500 Series Carbon White Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3507
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Luminox Navy Seal Men's Watch XS.3507. This Timepiece is powered by Quartz (battery
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3258.L
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Luminox Navy Seal 3250 Series Men's Watch XS.3258.L. This beautiful Timepiece is
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3083
Located in New York, NY
,Diver,Military Model: Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color: Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Carbon Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3067
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual,Military Model: Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Stainless Steel Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3253
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual/Diver Model: Luminox Navy Seal Vintage: No
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Luminox Navy Seal Carbon Canvass Band Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3503.ND.L
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Luminox Navy Seal Men's Watch XS.3503.ND.L. This Timepiece is powered by Quartz (battery
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Carbonox Black Dial Quartz Watch XS.3082.BO
Located in New York, NY
Number XS.3082.BO Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Military Model Luminox Navy SEAL
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Stainless Steel Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3254
Located in New York, NY
Number XS.3254 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal Model Luminox Navy Seal
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Carbonox Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3082
Located in New York, NY
Military Model Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Vintage No Band Color Black Band Material Carbon Closure Fold
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Carbonox Black Dial Quartz Men Watch XS.3082.BO
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Military Model Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Vintage No Band
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Chrono Black Dial Quartz Men Watch XS.3081.BO.1
Located in New York, NY
Model: Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color: Black Display: Analog
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal 45mm Chronograph Carbon Black Dial Men Quartz Watch XS.3581.EY
Located in New York, NY
.3581.EY Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Diver Model: Luminox Navy Seal Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal 3600 Series 200M Carbonox Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3603
Located in New York, NY
Model Number: XS.3603 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Diver Model: Luminox Navy
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Dive Chronograph Steel Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.8154.RP
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Luminox Navy Seal Men's Watch XS.8154.RP. May Have minor Blemishes Due to Storing
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Colormark Steel Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Watch XS.3181
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. May have micro marks due to store handling. Brand: Luminox Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: XS.3181 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Black OPS Carbonox Green Dial Quartz Mens Watch XL.8813
Located in New York, NY
Display model. A few micro marks on the case and crown. Comes with an original box and the seller's warranty card. Brand: Luminox Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

ROLEX "UDT 11" "Meters First" ref #5513 Military Submariner
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
to US Navy Seals of today. Literally battle tested at the height of the Vietnam War, its battered
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger Lecoultre Master Compressor Diving GMT LE Rose Gold Mens Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Atlanta, GA
self-winding chronograph movement. 18k rose gold case 46.0 mm in diameter. U.S. Navy Seals logo on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Brandon Webb Rolex Submariner Diver's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
adventure and stories it will never tell... worn by steely-nerved, super dude aka former US Navy SEAL
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel "Frogman" Military Submariner Wristwatch Ref 94010
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
known as US Navy SEALs. This watch is a unique piece of Americana and was given to a member of the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Luminox Razor Dobbs 3050 Series 44mm Carbon Blue Dial Quartz Watch XS.3054.RD
Located in New York, NY
Navy Seal Vintage No Band Color Black Band Material Rubber Closure Buckle Band Type Two-Piece Strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique Russian Watch Fob by Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
designed as a miniature navy cannon. The realistically modeled parcel gilt silver cannon is mounted on a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Patek Philippe 590J Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
given to Commander Wm R Cox USN from the crew of the USS McGowan, and was also give the Navy Cross
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Presidential Presentation Pocket Watch by Waltham
By Waltham
Located in New Orleans, LA
timepiece is a beautifully crafted as it is important. An intricate engraving of the Great Seal of the
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Luminox Navy Seal Chronograph Carbon Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3581
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Luminox Navy Seal Men's Watch XS.3581. This Timepiece is Powered by a Quartz (Battery
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Chronograph Steel Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.3182.L
Located in New York, NY
Style: Diver Model: Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color: Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Q178T471 Mens Titanium Navy Seals Ltd Edition
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Notes: Navy Seals Ltd Edition of 500 Warranty This second hand watch has been fully inspected in-house
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor us Navy Seals Titanium 160T96 Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5804 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor Model Ref: 160.T.96 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Manuals & Open Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic ...
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Early 2000s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor US Navy Seals Titanium 160T96 Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5804 Manufacturer: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor Model Ref: 160.T.96 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Manuals & Open Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic ...
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Early 2000s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Compressor Pro-Geographic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navy SEALs Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Dial Color: Black Movement: Automatic, JLC979 (28,800vph
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Zodiac Stainless Steel Seawolf Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Zodiac
Located in West Hollywood, CA
U.S. Navy Seals. This is a very nice condition example, featuring a 35mm diameter case, gray bakelite
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zodiac Stainless Steel Seawolf Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Zodiac
Located in West Hollywood, CA
U.S. Navy Seals. This is a very nice condition example, featuring a 35mm diameter case, gray bakelite
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

JAEGER-LECOULTRE Rose Gold Master Compressor Diving Pro Geographic Limited Edition
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 159239, q159239 SERIES: Master Compressor Diving Pro Geographic Navy SEALs STYLE (GENDER
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Navy Seals For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of navy seals. Frequently made of Stainless Steel and Titanium, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 1 vintage versions or 13 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Jaeger-LeCoultre produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Navy Seals?

Prices for navy seals start at $299 and top out at $10,611 with these watches, on average, selling for $484.

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Questions About Navy Seals
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What Rolex Navy Seals wear varies. Modern-day Seals actually don't receive Rolex watches as standard-issue gear and instead are free to wear whatever diver's watches they wish. However, there is a long history of Navy Seals donning Rolex Submariner watches in the field due to their accuracy, durability and high level of water resistance. Find a wide variety of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    No, Navy SEALs no longer get Rolex watches as standard gear. The U.S. Navy stopped issuing them in 1983. However, many active-duty Navy SEALs still wear Rolex Submariner watches in the field due to their accuracy and exceptional waterproofing. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.

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