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Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind

Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Introducing a rare and stunning piece of history: an antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer manual winding watch. With its 28mm dial, manual winding movement, seconds chronograph, and impeccab...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget 18K White Gold Basketweave Cushion Manual Wind Dress Watch
Piaget 18K White Gold Basketweave Cushion Manual Wind Dress Watch

Piaget 18K White Gold Basketweave Cushion Manual Wind Dress Watch

By Piaget

Located in Monaco, MC

The 33 x 31mm cushion-shaped case is crafted in 18K white gold, measuring just 5mm in thickness — a testament to Piaget's pioneering role in ultra-thin watch design. Both the bezel a...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold

1942 Omega "Deluxe Marine" Standard Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch
1942 Omega "Deluxe Marine" Standard Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch

1942 Omega "Deluxe Marine" Standard Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch

By Omega

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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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch
Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch

Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Introduced in 1953, the Turn-O-Graph was Rolex's first watch to feature a rotating bezel, predating even the Submariner's rotating bezel by a year and establishing Rolex as the pione...

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires

White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires

By Favre Leuba

Located in Berlin, DE

Favre-Leuba is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury wristwatches headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and formerly a pioneer in watch design, manufacturing and distribution.

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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1930's Movado Vintage Mens Stainless Steel Elapsed Time Pilots Watch
1930's Movado Vintage Mens Stainless Steel Elapsed Time Pilots Watch

1930's Movado Vintage Mens Stainless Steel Elapsed Time Pilots Watch

By Movado

Located in Suwanee, GA

Collectors today call pieces like this “bridge watches” — watches that connect the refinement of the 1930s with the tool-watch DNA of the mid-20th century.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hanhart Pioneer Automatic Flyback 130 Years N°66/130
Hanhart Pioneer Automatic Flyback 130 Years N°66/130

Hanhart Pioneer Automatic Flyback 130 Years N°66/130

Located in Vannes, FR

Hanhart Pioneer Automatic Flyback 130 Years n°66/130 Strap : Leather Case : Steel Dial : Black sapphire glass

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21st Century and Contemporary German Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Luminox SXC GMT Black PC Carbon Watch XU.5027
Luminox SXC GMT Black PC Carbon Watch XU.5027

Luminox SXC GMT Black PC Carbon Watch XU.5027

By Luminox

Located in Southampton, PA

Luminox, the watch brand that pioneered the use of self-powered illumination in timepieces, has supplied a long list of special forces that work in the SEA, AIR and LAND, and has now...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold
1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold

1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

The rare Omega Marine sportsmen's watch showcased here is an example of one of these pioneering early waterproof watches.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold
1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold

1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Rolex was one of the pioneers of the wrist-worn watch. It showcases an interesting eight sided case solid 9K gold case lightly tinted rose in tone.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch
1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch

1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Some of the more common similar smaller Canadian market Rolex/Oyster watches were the Pioneer, Royalite, Victory, Firefly, Raleigh, Centregraph, Skyrocket - but Neptunes are exceptio...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Harry Winston Ladies White Gold Diamond Premier quartz Wristwatch
Harry Winston Ladies White Gold Diamond Premier quartz Wristwatch

Harry Winston Ladies White Gold Diamond Premier quartz Wristwatch

By Harry Winston

Located in Greenwich, CT

The three arches on the case echo the facade of the Harry Winston Salon on Fifth Avenue. This watch captures the pioneering spirit of Harry Winston - the boldness to achieve uncompr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

English Miniature Gilt and Black Onyx Angeuls Timepiece Carriage Clock
English Miniature Gilt and Black Onyx Angeuls Timepiece Carriage Clock

English Miniature Gilt and Black Onyx Angeuls Timepiece Carriage Clock

By Angelus

Located in London, GB

About Angelus Angelus is a brand which was established in 1891 by Albert and Gustav Stolz at Le-Locle, Switzerland. The brand pioneered the watch industry via its designs, innovat...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

AARON L. DENNISON 1929 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling
AARON L. DENNISON 1929 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling

AARON L. DENNISON 1929 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling

By Aaron Lufkin Dennison

Located in Miami, FL

Aaron Lufkin Dennison He was an American Watchmaker. A pioneer in industrial watch manufacturing, an inventor, and the founder of several companies.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Voguematic Lady watch
Jaeger-LeCoultre Voguematic Lady watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Voguematic Lady watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in MADRID, ES

With almost 200 years of history, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a pioneer in the Swiss watch industry thanks to its constant innovation and creativity that pushes the boundaries of watchmaking.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Hublot Ladies Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
Hublot Ladies Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

Hublot Ladies Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

By Hublot

Located in Long Beach, CA

You can wear this watch all the time. Hublot was a pioneer of the style of watch that could be worn for all occasions.

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

ART DECO 1930 Wrist Watch In Platinum With 7.44 Ctw In European Diamonds
ART DECO 1930 Wrist Watch In Platinum With 7.44 Ctw In European Diamonds

ART DECO 1930 Wrist Watch In Platinum With 7.44 Ctw In European Diamonds

By Favre Leuba

Located in Miami, FL

LEUBA GENEVE SWISS 17 JEWELS 7WH". Leuba Watch Company Favre Leuba is a Swiss luxury wristwatch manufacturer headquartered in Grenchen, Switzerland, and formerly a pioneer in watc...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Panthère Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold 33mm Model 887920
Vintage Cartier Panthère Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold 33mm Model 887920

Vintage Cartier Panthère Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold 33mm Model 887920

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Tudor Sky Rocket Geneve with Original Luminous Dial and Hands 1940's
Rolex Steel Tudor Sky Rocket Geneve with Original Luminous Dial and Hands 1940's

Rolex Steel Tudor Sky Rocket Geneve with Original Luminous Dial and Hands 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

One of those companies was the Pioneer Case Company. This watch is an example of a Tudor model, by Rolex of a watch cased in the U.S or Canada.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Timex Expedition Pioneer Combo Watch TW4B17400
Timex Expedition Pioneer Combo Watch TW4B17400

Timex Expedition Pioneer Combo Watch TW4B17400

Located in Southhampton, PA

The Timex Expedition Pioneer Combo 41 mm timepiece, reference number TW4B17400, is a member of the exquisite “Expedition” collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Timex Expedition Pioneer Combo Brown Leather Watch TW4B17200
Timex Expedition Pioneer Combo Brown Leather Watch TW4B17200

Timex Expedition Pioneer Combo Brown Leather Watch TW4B17200

Located in Southhampton, PA

The Timex Expedition Pioneer Combo 41 mm timepiece, reference number TW4B17200, is a member of the exquisite “Expedition” collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds 3200-1202 Men Stainless Steel Watch
H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds 3200-1202 Men Stainless Steel Watch

H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds 3200-1202 Men Stainless Steel Watch

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Model: 0 Model Variant: Pioneer Centre Seconds Model Number: 3200-1202 Age: 2010 Gender: Men Complete With: H.

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Burberry Stainless Steel Leather The Pioneer BU9508 Women's Wristwatch 20MM
Burberry Stainless Steel Leather The Pioneer BU9508 Women's Wristwatch 20MM

Burberry Stainless Steel Leather The Pioneer BU9508 Women's Wristwatch 20MM

By Burberry

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Your everyday style deserves a hint of luxury like this wristwatch from Burberry. It is made from stainless steel and has a silver dial with index hours markers, minute markers aroun...

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2010s American Contemporary Wrist Watches

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration

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H 0.52 in W 1.19 in Dm 1.19 in

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration

By Rolex

Located in Raleigh, NC

The servicemen had to pay for the watch themselves. Because of production difficulties in Europe during the war—and to avoid costly duties–the cases for these watches were fashioned ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Watch
Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Watch

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Platinum 26470PT.OO.1000PT.01 Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Platinum 26470PT.OO.1000PT.01 Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Platinum 26470PT.OO.1000PT.01 Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Watch
Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Watch

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26062PT.OO.A002CA.01 Watch
Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26062PT.OO.A002CA.01 Watch

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26062PT.OO.A002CA.01 Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26170ST.OO.D101CR.01 Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26170ST.OO.D101CR.01 Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26170ST.OO.D101CR.01 Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01 Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01 Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Stainless Steel 26040ST.OO.D002CA.01 Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01 Watch
Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01 Watch

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01 Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01 Watch
Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01 Watch

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01 Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26202AU.OO.D002CA.01 Watch
Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26202AU.OO.D002CA.01 Watch

Pre-Owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26202AU.OO.D002CA.01 Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

It built its reputation with its pioneering feats of advanced watch technology, such as making the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

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