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New Old Stock Manual Wind Watches

Sternwatch Stainless Steel Art Deco New Old Stock Manual Wind Watch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
absolutely new watch, no box or papers though. I have had it in my collection for 30 years. It still has the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Citizen Homer Date 32mm Parashock Gold Capped Mens Manual Wind 1970s NOS RJC212
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Citizen Homer Date gold-capped manual wind watch, c.1970s, new old stock
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled
By Girard Perragaux
Located in London, GB
manual wind movements ever made The watch measures 14mm wide excluding crown, 16mm with and the case
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170G-001 manual-wind -39.5mm Circa 2017 Full Set
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170G-001 manual-wind watch,The watch measures 39.5mm in diameter and is
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jacques Monnat Stainless Steel Incabloc Chronograph manual wristwatch, c1970s
By Jacques Monnat
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New old stock 1970’s large 39mm diameter, screw back case Jacques Monnat chronograph. With awesome
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Schaffhausen Lepine Yellow Gold White Dial Pocket Watch Men's Watch 5201-001
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Schaffhausen Lepine Pocket Watch Model Number: 5201-001 100% Authentic New / Old Stock
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex lady's yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Florentine wristwatch Ref 6551
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A New Old Stock Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Yellow Gold with Florentine Finish Reference
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Platinum "Top Hat" Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond set markers. New old stock Kreisler Black Suede Strap. Recently serviced and comes with a one year
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Burgundy Dial Manual Wind Vintage Vermeil Boxed
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
silver) in near-mint condition, likely new old stock, and is paired with an original Cartier burgundy
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Dubey & Schaldenbrand Chrome-Plated Visiteur manual Wristwatch, 1960s
By Dubey & Schaldenbrand
Located in Firenze, IT
excellent condition. Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.The watch is in new old stock condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Precision Watch in "Time Capsule" Condition
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional find! This 1940s Rolex Precision is the epitome of "new-old-stock," "time capsule
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin NOS Open Face Deck Watch in Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
new old stock condition, this piece is an unmatched find and would make an addition or perfect start
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Ebel 1970s Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ladies mechanical Bracelet Watch
By Ebel
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds totaling 2 Carats. Watch length 7 1/8 inches. This watch is "new old stock" never worn and was
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Breguet La Tradition Gents White Gold Open Worked Dial 7057BB/G9/9W6 Watch
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Breguet box and Papers dated March 2015. N.B. This watch is New Old Stock.
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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Humbert Ramuz & Co Nos Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chrono Pocket Watch Rose Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Paris Exhibition. In new old stock condition, this piece is an unmatched find and would make an
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

1974 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens TV Shaped Watch with Porsche Red Vignette Dial
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
mounted on top of a manual-wind caliber as was often the case, and paired with indirectly driven minute
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Corum Buckingham Large Sterling Mechanical Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Chicago, IL
Mechanical, Manual Wind movement, White Dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire Crown. New old stock
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Sterling Silver

Continental Chronograph Incabloc Cal Venus 188
Located in London, GB
watch operates from the extremely robust and iconic Venus Cal 188 manual wind movement, a movement that
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arta Yellow Gold Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, 1950s Looks Like New Old Stock
Located in Long Beach, CA
lovely little watch is in new, old stock condition. It keeps great time and can be worn for all type of
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Lip Yellow Rose Gold Manual Wind Watch
Located in London, GB
: New old stock vintage leather strap, 16 mm / 0.62in between lugs
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Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeCoultre 1960s Memodate Alarm Mechanical Pocket Watch New Old Stock Never Worn
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s LeCoultre Ararm Pocket Watch, this is absolutely Pristine, new old stock, never used
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80's One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last image. Naturally
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80's One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
are new old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last image
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80's One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
. They are new old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last image
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80's One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
set. They are new old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80's One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
set. They are new old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Elgin Ladies Stainless Steel Manual Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1933
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT It is rare to find new old stock watches that are so old, and so clean. This piece, in
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Longines by Serge Manzon Large Sterling Midcentury Buckle Watch Never Worn
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable light Brown Leather Strap with Sterling fittings. This watch is New Old Stock, never worn, comes
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Santos Octagon Ladies SS Watch - WORN BY SUPERMODEL WINNIE HARLOW
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
watches are new-old-stock in presentation shadow box frames with photos. Recently sold was a watch given
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exacta Time Corp Stainless Steel Babe Ruth Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1948
Located in Chicago, IL
and a sweep seconds hand. The watch comes on a new old stock period tan leather Strap and also comes
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Corum Buckingham Large Sterling Mechanical Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Chicago, IL
Mechanical, Manual Wind movement, White Dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire Crown. New old stock
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baum & Mercier Gold Lapis Dial and Diamond Set Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
length 6 1/4 inches in length. Comes in original Box, this watch is new old stock, never worn and has
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph NOS
By Heuer
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph new old stock. This watch has a three register silver
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2426 c. 1950's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
movement. This watch is in new old stock condition. The case is very ornate with hooded lugs, and a gold
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Lemania Stainless Steel New Old Stock Wristwatch circa 1950s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lemania stainless steel wristwatch with beautiful dial and lugs, from the 1950s. Manual-wind 15
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Wakmann Gigandet Gold-Plated Incabloc Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Wakmann
Located in Miami Beach, FL
case is in great new old stock condition with an original silvered dial. The watch is powered by the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Tudor Steel Advisor New Old Stock Watch ref# 10050 circa 1970's
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor SS Advisor new old stock unworn watch ref # 10050 serial # 980,xxx circa 1970's. With
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breitling Pupitre Pult Bullhead Chronograph New Old Stock
By Breitling
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New Old Stock Breitling Pupitre Bullhead manual wind chronograph with Breitling V.7740 jeweled
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 7119G Ladies Calatrava Manual Wind, Not Worn
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
in NEW OLD STOCK CONDITION The Watch is accompanied with its original certificate of origin, box and
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Original Art Deco Ladies Chrome Wristwatch Old /New Stock, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
This watch is the last wave of Art Deco watches we sourced this year, an incredible find of old/new
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Clebar SS 3 Register Manual Wind Chronograph circa 1950's
By Clebar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
luminous arabic indexs and luminous pencil hands. 3 registers manual wind Valjoux 72 movement, mint new old
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Heuer Stainless Steel Carrera 1964 Reissue Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Heuer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
well executed, it can be mistaken as the original. Watch appears to be unworn, new old stock condition
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Dress Model Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
engraved Rolex logo and case serial #s. This watch could well be new old stock! Offered with our 1 year
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Original 1930's Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced
Located in Westward ho, GB
This watch is the last wave of Art Deco watches we sourced this year, an incredible find of old/new
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Record Rose Gold “Datofix” Wristwatch
By Record Watch Co
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Record Geneve 18K Rose Gold “Datofix” triple calendar with moon phase circa 1950’s in mint new old
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Wyler stainless steel Alarm “Moderne” Manual Wristwatch, circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wyler stainless steel Alarm, in near new old stock condition with great looking “modern” graphics
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Heuer Stainless Steel Carrera 1964 Reissue Black Dial Manual Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
appears to be new old stock condition. Model ref # CS3111.BC0725, featuring 36mm case with screw down case
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Russian Mechanical Movement Watch. Masonic Emblems
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mid Century Russian Mechanical Movement Watch. New Old Stock Masonic Emblems to Face, Gilt on Black
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Vintage 1950s Russian Modernist Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 5098R Rose Gold Gondolo Watch, circa 2010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
in 2010 and is in unused new old stock condition and was never worn. The watch measures 42 x 32 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Tank A Vis Wristwatch Ref W1529451
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
New Old Stock Mens Cartier Tank A Vis in 18k Yellow Gold On Strap W/ Deployment Buckle, Ref
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Flightmaster Chronograph ref. 145.036 circa 1970
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
black colors and original orange chrongraph hands. Fitted with new old stock Omega SS bracelet. Very
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Steel Ranchero Model ref. 2990-1 circa 1960's
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega SS Ranchero ref 2990-1 new old stock case with original caseback sticker, new old stock
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Flightmaster Chronograph ref. 145.036 circa 1970
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
rich gray and black colors and original orange chrongraph hands. Fitted with new old stock Omega
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Rose Gilt Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
movement with subsidiary seconds. With period new-old-stock rose gilt combination brick link and stretch
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Military Style Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with subsidiary seconds. Fitted with new old stock canvas military strap with orange bakelite buckle
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

BWC Swiss Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pushers and crowns. Mint and unpolished condition, probably new old stock. Offered on your choice of
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea Sky Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Favre-Leube
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Powered by a Valjoux 72 manual-wind three-register chronograph. Mint condition example, nearly new-old
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Base Metal U.S. Military Issue Wristwatch circa WW II
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
great medium-size vintage model. Shown on a new old stock vintage military strap, but offered on your
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Stylish Art Deco Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
what we call 'old new stock', that is to say it's of the period dating to the 1930's but has never been
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rare Art Deco Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
rare opportunity to acquire a perfect condition Art Deco Gents wrist watch which is what we call 'old
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rare Art Deco Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
rare opportunity to acquire a perfect condition Art Deco Gents wrist watch which is what we call 'old
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Rectangular Art Deco Style "Olsen" Watch with Leather Strap by Benrus, 1930s
By Benrus
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 9" total length - Gold plated - Dark brown leather strap - Mechanical movement - Inscribed with "J.D.F. Dec 1939" on verso - By Benrus - Circa 1930s - Estate...
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Vintage 1930s American Modern Wrist Watches

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Stainless Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A classic Omega Seamaster wristwatch with a round shape, crafted in stainless steel, featuring an automatic movement. The watch showcases a silver su...
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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Men's Watch from the 1970s in 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Rolex Men's Watch from the 1970s in 18k Yellow Gold – Classic Hand-Wound Elegance Presenting a distinguished Rolex men’s wristwatch from the 1970s, crafted in luxurious 18k ...
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20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with satin white gold C&B watch case ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Gold Dial Watch. Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 366001 RARE Gold Roman Dial New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: New Battery i...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Silver Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver Comes with a new leather band and original Cartier Buckle Rare Silver Dial and Roman Numerals Ref 2416 Conditi...
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Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Fendi Vintage Fox Fur
By Fendi
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Fendi vintage fur coat, beige color. Size 44 IT. Condition: Good, note: 1 missing button.
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Late 20th Century Coats and Outerwear

14k Hamilton Diamond Watch. Vintage Ladies Hamilton Classic String Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. Hamilton fully mechanical wristwatch. 14k White Gold Case with multiple diamonds. 14k White Gold Kreiser Cable Band. Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs...
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
By Tissot
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Van Cleef and Arpels 18901 watch. 18k Gold VCA Classique Diamond Sapphire Bezel.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Classic or Classique Ladies ref. 18901 B1 Sapphire Diamond Bezel with Diamonds Bezel set on lugs. 18k Yellow Gold Case. 18k Yellow Gold Original VCA...
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20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum & 9ct White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in London, GB
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ladies watch, beautifully crafted in a combination of platinum case and 9ct white gold strap. Adorned with sparkling diamon...
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier - Cartier Tank Louis Mini 67117 - Women - 1980-1989
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant Cartier Tank Louis Mini from 1986, featuring a rectangular case in 18kt yellow gold, iconic Roman numeral dial, and blue steel sword hands. The manual-winding movement is ...
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Vintage 1980s European Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14k CARTIER x MOVADO mechanical watch. 14k YG Genuine Cartier Ladies Watch.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
EXTREMELY RARE Cartier and Movado 14k Watch. Movement is 17J Movado. The case is 14k Yellow Gold with 14k yellow gold band Condition - Watch is vintage. Winds up and ticks. Will ne...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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