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Vintage Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Addison, TX
This ladies platinum wrist watch is a rare beauty! The casing is adorned with a black leather
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Gruen 416 Swiss Men's Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
We love vintage timepieces and this one of our favorite finds by Gruen Watch. Circa 1940's and in
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

18 Kt Gold IWC Vintage Wrist Watch Caliber Rare 89, Fancy Lugs
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold IWC Vintage Wrist Watch Caliber Rare 89, Fancy Lugs Movement : Mechanical Manual
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Gold

18 Kt Gold Audemars Piguet Calatrava Vintage Rare Collectors Wrist Watch 1940's
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold Audemars Piguet Calatrava Vintage Rare Collectors Wrist Watch Extremely rare
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Back Winder Wrist Watch Rare
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Back Winder Wrist Watch Extremely rare
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
beautiful and rare combination. I have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Bucherer 24mm 18k Gold Women’s Wrist Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bucherer 24mm 18k Gold Women’s Wrist Watch. Stunning vintage watch made in 18k solid gold
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch was first introduced to military personnel during the
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Vintage 1980s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage rare cushion shaped watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage rare Cushion shape 18 K gold.1930's This is a lovely and rare cushion shaped watch in
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Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Gold Wrist Watch Dated 1964
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
An elegant, fine and rare vintage wristwatch by Patek Philippe made in 1964. The 18 carat
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gold Wrist Watch Dated 1964
Patek Philippe Gold Wrist Watch Dated 1964
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H 1.5 in W 0.99 in
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket Watch
By Ebel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket watch Material: Gold Plated Case: Diameter 36.4 mm x
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Vintage 1950s Artisan Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket Watch
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket Watch
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D 0.38 in Dm 1.44 in
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ladies Wrist Watch Ref. 4463 Blue Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ladies Wrist Watch Ref. 4463 with Blue Dial Mechanical
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This is a very rare watch by the legendary American house of Waltham, from Waltham Massachusetts
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Vintage 1969 Tudor Oyster Prince "Jumbo" Date Day 38mm Wrist Watch Ref. 7017/0
By Tudor
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classic vintage Tudor Date + Day wrist watch is approximately from 1969 and reference 7017/0
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hermès Paris Chaine D'Ancre Vintage Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Wrist Watch
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare watch by Hermès Paris from the Chaine D'Ancre collection. Made of 18k yellow gold. The band
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre War Ormo Wrist Watch by Raisch & Wossner, Germany
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1940-1944, Pforzheim, Germany, this vintage beauty offered by Ormo proudly displays retro
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Vintage 1940s German Wrist Watches

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Steel

1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
vintage Champion "lizard calf" brown leather strap. It is a very attractive looking watch, a very rare
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rado DiaMaster 10 Tumgsten Case Scratchproof Vintage Watch Rare!!
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Rado DiaMaster 10 Tumgsten Case Scratchproof Vintage Watch 40mm all original parts excellent
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Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches

Rare Vintage 50'S Omega Seamaster 14767-61 Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Please view photos carefully Band Size :Full Length Will fit Wrist up to 19.5 cm Gender: men's Watch
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster 14767-61 Rare Vintage 50'S Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Please view photos carefully Band Size :Full Length Will fit Wrist up to 19.5 cm Gender: men's Watch
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch from 1926
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
has it original box and price certificate. It is rare to find a vintage watch with this complete, it
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Bulgari Vintage Serpenti Tubogas Watch Rare rectangular case three gold
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
A rare stunning vintage Bulgari Tubogas watch, made of 18k yellow, rose and white gold, circa 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Piaget Rare Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Malachite Set Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
This Lapis Lazuli and Malachite set women's wristwatch is a rare vintage piece, with a backwinder
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare vintage square silver watch with very attractive dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage watch in amazing condition with very beautiful luminious numbers and hands. Luminious
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Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rare Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k Gold Chronograp Mens Watch 1940´s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bilbao, ES
Rare vintage chronograph watch, Swiss VACHERON CONSTANTIN (Genéve), in original 18K yellow gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Civil War Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage & Rare Universal Geneva White Face Circa 1960 Classic Dress Watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in New York, NY
A pristine and classy dress watch from the early 60s. White face and gold dials This watch
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

1984 Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Rare Vintage Steel Watch 16800
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
condition. This very rare vintage watch is a must-have for any serious collector.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Precision 1940's Vintage Platinum "Star Dial" ladies Watch Extremely Rare
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Precision 1940's Vintage Platinum "Star Dial" ladies Watch Extremely Rare Vintage Ladies
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Pulsar Quartz Watch w/ Day and Date Rare!
By Pulsar
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Pulsar Quartz Watch w/ Day and Date Rare! Movement #Y371A 14k Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare and Unusual Rolex Vintage Precision Stainless Steel Ref 4309 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and Unusual Rolex Vintage Precision Stainless Steel Ref 4309 Ladies Watch - Manual winding
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage OMEGA 18K Gold Pearl Sapphire & Diamonds Grape Watch Bracelet Very RARE
By Omega
Located in Addison, TX
truly a rare find for any watch collector or fashion lover. Accent stones: Diamonds, Sapphires & Pearls
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rare Omega Pocket Money Clip Watch Manual Wind 1930s Vintage Collectable JM2
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely rare Omega Pocket or Money Clip watch, manual wind, circa 1930s. A vintage collectable
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Vintage Men's Wristwatch, silver dial with
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega De Ville 1417 Vintage Superb Gold Plated Rare Dotted Dial Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
:Total Length 22 cm Gender: unisex Watch Condition: In Great Condition With little Wear Check the pics
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage RARE Audemars Piguet Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Dial Watch 18k White Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
! See photos and don't miss the opportunity to own this lovely watch! Item details: Case Metal- 18k
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Very Rare and Unusual Vintage 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ladies Lance Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare & Unusual Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ladies Lanco Watch - Manual winding, 17
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Extremely rare rectangular solid gold watch 1930s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Ref 2356 Circa 1930 Rolex Vintage Rectangular solid gold case with solid wire gold fixed lugs
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20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
By Marvin
Located in Raleigh, NC
. I have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Sterling Silver

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Rare Oyster Perpetual 6285 HoneycombDial Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Pre-Owned Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Circa 1950s Reference number 6285, 18K Rose Gold
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Geneva Rare Underwind Ladies Watch 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantine Underwind Ladies Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition
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Late 20th Century American Wrist Watches

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I have an active
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Sterling Silver

1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
is a very rare offering, I don’t use that word lightly (rare) . This watch is specifically called
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era. A genuine Bold Military dial that has
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
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H 0.4 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
PIAGET Rare Lapis & Jade Dial 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
1970's Vintage 18K white gold 27mm Piaget Classique watch featuring a manual movement, fixed bezel
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Vintage 1960s Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold

Cyma Navystar Cymaflex Vintage c1956 Manual Gents’ Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Vintage Fine & Rare Cyma Navystar Cymaflex Gents’ Watch features: - Swiss Manual 17 jewels Signed
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and rare American Watch is done
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe & Co. Platinum Watch Ref 2461
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe & Co. Platinum Watch Ref 2461 - Manual Winding. Platinum rectangular case
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

LEMANIA Instituto Idrografico Della Marina Vintage Military Watch
Located in London, GB
An incredible timepiece just as it is, let alone the fact that this is an incredibly rare Vintage
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Vintage and rare pink solid gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
keep the vintage value Amazing and very rare watch to add to your collection or for to wear. Size 29 mm
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Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Tricolor Watch Model 9665
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A rare timepiece from the beginning of the most pivotal decade of the 20th Century, this vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch comes with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Vintage Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Yellow Gold 6265
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare vintage Cosmograph Daytona with the reference 6265 crafted in yellow gold, which
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare Vintage Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 1035
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A striking mens yellow gold Oyster Perpetual by Rolex. Featuring a rare champagne dial with applied
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Rare Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Set Watch 4399/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A very rare vintage Cocktail watch by Patek Philippe in yellow gold. Featuring a lapis lazuli dial
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Rolex Steel Killy Triple Date Calendar Chronograph Manual 6036 Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6036 Year: 1954 Serial number: 94xxxx Reference: C03647; C03786 Jean
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

14K Bulova Accutron Spaceview ‘Alpha’, 1961
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare 14K solid yellow gold vintage Bulova Accutron asymmetrical Spaceview ‘Alpha’, dated
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Vintage 1960s North American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

14K Bulova Accutron Spaceview ‘Alpha’, 1961
14K Bulova Accutron Spaceview ‘Alpha’, 1961
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H 1.34 in Dm 1.3 in
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare watch by the legendary house of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Rare Vintage Wrist Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rare vintage wrist watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, stainless steel and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2591 vintage editions and 607 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rare vintage wrist watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A rare vintage wrist watch from Rolex, Cartier and Omega — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A rare vintage wrist watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 73, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for a rare vintage wrist watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rare Vintage Wrist Watch?

Prices for a rare vintage wrist watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $1,182,449, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,964.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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