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Panerai Watch Vintage

1970's Corum Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel
1970's Corum Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel

1970's Corum Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel

By Corum

Located in Suwanee, GA

houses such as Vacheron Constantin, IWC, and Panerai in watches commanding far higher prices, precisely

Category

1970s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Panerai Radiomir PAM395 in rose gold 45mm Manual watch
Panerai Radiomir PAM395 in rose gold 45mm Manual watch

Panerai Radiomir PAM395 in rose gold 45mm Manual watch

By Panerai

Located in Surfside, FL

pieces. With box and papers. Ref PAM395. Fine Pre-owned Panerai Watch. Certified preowned Dress Panerai

Category

20th Century Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Croton stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 Diver’s Pac Man Self Winding Wristwatch
Croton stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 Diver’s Pac Man Self Winding Wristwatch

Croton stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 Diver’s Pac Man Self Winding Wristwatch

By Croton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

resembles the design of the popular Panerai dive watches. Heavy screw back case with raised company logo

Category

1960s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Steel Manual Winding in its Original Box with Papers
Panerai Steel Manual Winding in its Original Box with Papers

Panerai Steel Manual Winding in its Original Box with Papers

By Panerai

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Panerai Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6568 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Panerai 18K Rose Gold Luminor Marina 42mm PAM 393 Mens Watch
Panerai 18K Rose Gold Luminor Marina 42mm PAM 393 Mens Watch

Panerai 18K Rose Gold Luminor Marina 42mm PAM 393 Mens Watch

By Panerai

Located in New York, NY

There are some but not many watches that are as instantly recognizable as a Panerai with its

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Panerai Luminor Marina Pam00003
Panerai Luminor Marina Pam00003

Panerai Luminor Marina Pam00003

By Panerai

Located in London, GB

: One mounted, one included — both genuine Panerai 💬 Our View The PAM0003 isn’t just a watch — it’s a

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1990s British Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Steel

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch PAM 289
Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch PAM 289

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch PAM 289

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch PAM 289 - Manual winding. 18k rose gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Panerai Stainless steel Radiomir SLC 3 Days Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless steel Radiomir SLC 3 Days Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless steel Radiomir SLC 3 Days Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

diameter). Black dial with luminous type markers. Strap with stainless steel Panerai clasp. Pre-owned with

Category

20th Century Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Dual-Time Zone Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Dual-Time Zone Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Dual-Time Zone Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in San Francisco, CA

Panerai stainless steel Luminor GMT Ocean Chronometer automatic dual-time zone wristwatch, 49.5mm

Category

20th Century Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Ladies Stainless Steel Luminor Marina 8 Days PAM 590 Wristwatch

Panerai Ladies Stainless Steel Luminor Marina 8 Days PAM 590 Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

luminous-style stick markers and Arabic numerals. Panerai strap band and stainless steel buckle. Pre-owned

Category

20th Century Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days 44 Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref: PAM 00560
Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days 44 Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref: PAM 00560

Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days 44 Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref: PAM 00560

By Panerai

Located in București, București

The watch is in a very good condition, it has professional polish and it’s working well. The watch

Category

1990s Romanian Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Eberhard & Co. Yellow Gold Old Flyer Chronograph Manual Wristwatch Ref 30056
Eberhard & Co. Yellow Gold Old Flyer Chronograph Manual Wristwatch Ref 30056

Eberhard & Co. Yellow Gold Old Flyer Chronograph Manual Wristwatch Ref 30056

By Eberhard & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

, Breitling Watches, Men's Watches, Women's Watches, Vintage Watches, Patek Philipe Watches, Panerai Watches

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Late 20th Century Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Panerai Rose Gold Radiomir Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref PAM 515
Panerai Rose Gold Radiomir Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref PAM 515

Panerai Rose Gold Radiomir Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref PAM 515

By Panerai

Located in Dallas, TX

markers; subseconds dial and date. Distressed leather strap band with 18k rose gold Panerai buckle. Pre

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20th Century Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Panerai Stainless Steel Mare Nostrum Pre-Vendome Chronograph Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Mare Nostrum Pre-Vendome Chronograph Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Mare Nostrum Pre-Vendome Chronograph Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Panerai stainless steel Pre-Vendome Mare Nostrum chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 5218-301A.

Category

1990s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor PAM0372 in Stainless Steel with a Black dial 46mm N/A watch
Panerai Luminor PAM0372 in Stainless Steel with a Black dial 46mm N/A watch

Panerai Luminor PAM0372 in Stainless Steel with a Black dial 46mm N/A watch

By Panerai

Located in Surfside, FL

-owned Panerai Watch. Certified preowned Classic Panerai Luminor PAM0372 watch is made out of Stainless

Category

20th Century Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00048 Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch
Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00048 Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00048 Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch

By Panerai

Located in Miami, FL

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00048 Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch 40MM

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor PAM52 Men Watch Limited Edition Box Papers
Panerai Luminor PAM52 Men Watch Limited Edition Box Papers

Panerai Luminor PAM52 Men Watch Limited Edition Box Papers

By Panerai

Located in New York, NY

Panerai Luminor PAM00052 Men Watch. 44mm Titanium case. Stainless Steel Tachymeter bezel. Black

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1990s Panerai Watch Vintage

Panerai Luminor PAM00029, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Panerai Luminor PAM00029, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Panerai Luminor PAM00029, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Panerai

Located in Miami, FL

Panerai Luminor Reference #: PAM00029. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 44 MM

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Panerai Watch Vintage

Panerai Luminor PAM00023, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Panerai Luminor PAM00023, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Panerai Luminor PAM00023, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Panerai

Located in Miami, FL

Panerai Luminor Reference #: PAM00023. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 44 MM

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Panerai Watch Vintage

Panerai Stainless Steel Radiomir Diver's Wristwatch Ref 3646
Panerai Stainless Steel Radiomir Diver's Wristwatch Ref 3646

Panerai Stainless Steel Radiomir Diver's Wristwatch Ref 3646

By Panerai

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Panerai Radiomir Ref. 3646 Diver wristwatch Case Stainless steel, screwed case back

Category

1940s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Slytech Daylight Mechanical Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Slytech Daylight Mechanical Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor Slytech Daylight Mechanical Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Panerai Style Number 5218-207A Also Called 5218, 5218 207A, 5218 207 A Series

Category

20th Century Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Wristwatch PAM 23
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Wristwatch PAM 23

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT Wristwatch PAM 23

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand: Panerai Style Number: PAM 23 Circa: 1998 Series: Luminor GMT (Contemporary Series), A

Category

1990s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

PANERAI Stainless Steel PAM 002 A-Series Luminor Wristwatch
PANERAI Stainless Steel PAM 002 A-Series Luminor Wristwatch

PANERAI Stainless Steel PAM 002 A-Series Luminor Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Panerai Strap WATCH CLASP MATERIAL: Stainless Steel Personalized Panerai Buckle

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1990s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Attack Diver Radiomir Wristwatch Ref 3646
Panerai Stainless Steel Attack Diver Radiomir Wristwatch Ref 3646

Panerai Stainless Steel Attack Diver Radiomir Wristwatch Ref 3646

By Panerai

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Panerai Radiomir Ref. 3646 Attack diver watch Case Stainless steel, screwed case, acrylic

Category

1940s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT PAM 29a Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT PAM 29a Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Luminor GMT PAM 29a Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Luminor Ref. PAM 29a GMT "Tuxedo", first edition Case screwed case, stainless steel, d=44mm Movement caliber 2893-2, automatic, chronometer, 24-hour-indicator, date, secon...

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1990s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 159 Luminor Marina GMT Wristwath
Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 159 Luminor Marina GMT Wristwath

Panerai Stainless Steel PAM 159 Luminor Marina GMT Wristwath

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Panerai Style Number: PAM 159 Also Called: PAM 00159 Series: Luminor Marina GMT

Category

20th Century Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai WWII Diving Compass from the Italian Navy Diver Commando
Panerai WWII Diving Compass from the Italian Navy Diver Commando

Panerai WWII Diving Compass from the Italian Navy Diver Commando

By Panerai

Located in BREST, FR

Very rare Panerai old Diving Compass from the WWII Italian Navy Commando: Wrist compass with

Category

1940s Italian Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Metal

Nivada Grenchen stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 "Pac Man” Diver’s Wristwatch
Nivada Grenchen stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 "Pac Man” Diver’s Wristwatch

Nivada Grenchen stainless steel Depthmaster 1000 "Pac Man” Diver’s Wristwatch

By Nivada Grenchen

Located in West Hollywood, CA

shaped case resembles the design of the popular Panerai dive watches hence the nickname, “baby Panerai

Category

1960s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM24 Men's Watch A Series
Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM24 Men's Watch A Series

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM24 Men's Watch A Series

By Panerai

Located in New York, NY

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM24 Mens Watch. 44mm stainless steel case with unidirectional bezel

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1990s Panerai Watch Vintage

Panerai Titanium PAM 25A Luminor Submersible 44mm Wristwatch
Panerai Titanium PAM 25A Luminor Submersible 44mm Wristwatch

Panerai Titanium PAM 25A Luminor Submersible 44mm Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Panerai Style Number: PAM00025 A Also Called PAM 25 Series: Luminor Submersible

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1990s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

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Baume & Mercier Capeland Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch
Baume & Mercier Capeland Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch

Baume & Mercier Capeland Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

Men’s Baume & Mercier Capeland automatic wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case and a distinctive multi-function dial. The dial displays Arabic numerals with luminous hands ...

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20th Century Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Watch Ref. 3643J
Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Watch Ref. 3643J

Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Watch Ref. 3643J

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1960s Rolex Cellini Ref. 3643J is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a refined 23mm case with a striking black dial. The minimalist dial design reflects the underst...

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Mid-20th Century Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. Cartier Pillar Dial ARGENT Tank.
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. Cartier Pillar Dial ARGENT Tank.

Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. Cartier Pillar Dial ARGENT Tank.

By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Rare Pillar Dial. Comes with a new leather band Quartz Movement New batt...

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1990s Modern Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s
Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s

Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s SKU 1398 This Cartier Tank Must De LM from the 1980s presents a rare and striking lemon yellow dial, a colour that beautifully comp...

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1980s Panerai Watch Vintage

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, Gran Sport, Duo Face, GMT, Steel, Ref 295.8.51
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, Gran Sport, Duo Face, GMT, Steel, Ref 295.8.51

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, Gran Sport, Duo Face, GMT, Steel, Ref 295.8.51

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Antwerp, BE

Jaeger Le Coultre Reverse Gran Sport Duo Face GMT steel, Ref 295.8.51 Recently Complete Revision by Jaeger Le Coultre for over 1400 Euro Model: Reverso, Gran sport Ref number: 29...

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Early 2000s Swiss Artisan Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Steel

14k Yellow Brushed Gold & 14k White Gold JVB Link Bamboo Bracelet 7.25"
14k Yellow Brushed Gold & 14k White Gold JVB Link Bamboo Bracelet 7.25"

14k Yellow Brushed Gold & 14k White Gold JVB Link Bamboo Bracelet 7.25"

Located in Eagan, MN

This bracelet is just gorgeous. I love the design. It is such a quality made piece. It is 7.25 inches long and has a slide-in closure with a safety clasp. It is stamped "JVB14K"....

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch

CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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2010s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

White Gold

CARTIER Roadster SM W62017V3 pink dial silver stainless steel ladies watch
CARTIER Roadster SM W62017V3 pink dial silver stainless steel ladies watch

CARTIER Roadster SM W62017V3 pink dial silver stainless steel ladies watch

By Cartier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CARTIER Roadster SM W62017V3 pink dial silver stainless steel ladies watch Reference: CAWG/A00318 Brand: Cartier Model: Roadster W62017V3 Material: Stainless Steel Color: Pink, Silve...

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2010s Panerai Watch Vintage

BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots
BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots

BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots

By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1960s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant
Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant

Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco period diamond, platinum and 18K yellow gold reticulated locket pendant Early 20th Century A superb early Art Deco period locket of very fine, complex workmanship. B...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies
Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies

Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Owned By Lefty Gomez & Worn By June O'Dea - 1983 50th Ann. MLB All-Star Ladies
Owned By Lefty Gomez & Worn By June O'Dea - 1983 50th Ann. MLB All-Star Ladies

Owned By Lefty Gomez & Worn By June O'Dea - 1983 50th Ann. MLB All-Star Ladies

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1980s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic English made Dennison Stainless case
Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic English made Dennison Stainless case

Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic English made Dennison Stainless case

Located in Peshawar, PK

Original Omega Geneve Watch. Case Height 43mm Case diameter 38mm l get the watches from First Hand Users. The Watches have never been opened İnside. The Watch is in very good c...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

By Longines

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1910s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's

Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...

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1970s Swiss Panerai Watch Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

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Panerai for sale on 1stDibs

The luxury Italian watchmaker Panerai began as a humble watch retail and repair facility opened by Giovanni Panerai (1825–97) in Florence in 1860. By the early 20th century, it had established itself as a major supplier of seaworthy timepieces for the Royal Italian Navy — its Radiomir collection, named for the radium-based paint that was patented by Panerai in 1916 and used on its luminous dials, was especially popular for underwater military missions. Panerai watches are visually distinctive, and the brand's statement-making oversize models are a big hit with today's collectors. 

In 1936, the first Radiomir watch powered by Rolex movements was presented to the Royal Italian Navy’s First Submarine Group Command; this design would go on to become one of the brand’s most iconic models with its luminescent numbers and large cushion-shaped steel case. (Panerai’s name, which is well-known to contemporary watch enthusiasts, is now essentially synonymous with behemoths up to 50mm.) Since then, the brand has introduced numerous models inspired by the ocean to meet the Navy's utility needs.

The Mare Nostrum model, which debuted in 1943, was a two-counter chronograph designed for deck officers. The self-illuminating tritium-based material Luminor was patented in 1949 and replaced the radium-backed Radiomir. The Luminor watches of the mid-century era, which also owed to military contracts, featured an innovative crown-protecting bridge. This is now one of Panerai’s oft-heralded design details.

In 1993, Panerai introduced its watches to civilian buyers. That year, the three designs that debuted to the general public — the Luminor, the Luminor Marina and the Mare Nostrum — saw Panerai effectively reimagining its historical models for the luxury market.

The company, which was acquired by the Richemont Group in 1997, continues to innovate, celebrating its 70th anniversary with a water-resistant diving watch with a luminescent dial inspired by French free-diver Guillaume Néry.

Today, Panerai is on the cutting edge of watch sustainability, with the Panerai Ecologico initiative including the almost entirely recycled Submersible eLAB-ID watch and a series of Luminor Marina models composed of a recycled-based steel alloy. Panerai manufactures its high-end, hand-wound watch calibers in a Swiss facility that opened in 2002, combining Swiss technology with its core elements of Italian design and a long, storied connection to the sea.

Find a collection of Panerai watches for sale on 1stDibs.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.