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Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Black Dial, Ref. # 6427
Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Black Dial, Ref. # 6427

Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Black Dial, Ref. # 6427

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Ref. # 6427 Similar to the Rolex Ref. #1016 Manual winding Year of production 1968 Movement Manual winding Caliber/movement 1225 Number...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers

Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

This will delay shipping for a few days of course. It is rare that we find watches with their original box and papers that are this old.

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Jimmy Carter Owned & Used Desk Clock by Baignoire Cartier, Gilt Brass
Jimmy Carter Owned & Used Desk Clock by Baignoire Cartier, Gilt Brass

Jimmy Carter Owned & Used Desk Clock by Baignoire Cartier, Gilt Brass

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

Carter's desk clock is part of our Celebrity Collection of watches that has been featured in GQ, Revolution Watch, Europa Star, JCK, Hampton's Magazine, Gotham Magazine, Vegas Magazi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Brass

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Travel Clock, Mid-20th Century
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Travel Clock, Mid-20th Century

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Travel Clock, Mid-20th Century

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This compact, 18K yellow gold, Van Cleef and Arpels travel clock is a unique piece of vintage luxury. At its heart is a Movado Ermetophon alarm movement inside the exquisitely crafte...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Rare Patek Philippe 5050R 18K Pink Gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
Rare Patek Philippe 5050R 18K Pink Gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch

Rare Patek Philippe 5050R 18K Pink Gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful Patek Philippe 5050R Retrograde Perpetual Calendar 18K rose gold case with an 18K rose gold tang buckle Case in excellent condition with clear and bold hallmarks Baton Nume...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942

Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid Pink Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 630 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvere...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel O.P Date with Factory Original Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel O.P Date with Factory Original Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel O.P Date with Factory Original Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a great looking, dependable watch for a man or woman. This watch comes with a complimentary spring bar tool to adjust the bracelet for your convenience.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Black Dial and Gilt Markers
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Black Dial and Gilt Markers

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Black Dial and Gilt Markers

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970''s DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial, circa 1980's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial, circa 1980's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial, circa 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Date model is fitted with a rare white enamel dial and Roman numerals. The watch has just been serviced by us and comes with our 18 month wa...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet Manual Wind Watch 'Ref 4138'
Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet Manual Wind Watch 'Ref 4138'

Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet Manual Wind Watch 'Ref 4138'

By Patek Philippe

Located in Banbury, GB

This extraordinary and rare collectable watch makes a great addition to a watch collection and is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A. Lange & Söhne 1A 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, "Lucia" Case, Empire Numerals
A. Lange & Söhne 1A 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, "Lucia" Case, Empire Numerals

A. Lange & Söhne 1A 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, "Lucia" Case, Empire Numerals

By A. Lange & Söhne

Located in Berlin, DE

Lange & Söhne 18K yellow gold pocket watch Rare "Lucia" case design with a-goutte lugs Enamel dial with "Empire" numerals Elegant Louis XV-style gold hands Diamond on the balance whe...

Category

20th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Original Bracelet Late 60
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Original Bracelet Late 60

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Original Bracelet Late 60

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diamete...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6552 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X Diamet...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zodiac SST 36000 REF.863 9713114 Rare Ox-Blood Red Vignette Dial Automatic MEN
Zodiac SST 36000 REF.863 9713114 Rare Ox-Blood Red Vignette Dial Automatic MEN

Zodiac SST 36000 REF.863 9713114 Rare Ox-Blood Red Vignette Dial Automatic MEN

By Zodiac

Located in Toronto, CA

Description Brand: Zodiac Model: SST 36000 Reference Number: 8639713114 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless-steel Meas...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Up/Down Indicator Hunting Case Ultra Rare 18 Size 21J Veritas Circa 1904
Elgin Up/Down Indicator Hunting Case Ultra Rare 18 Size 21J Veritas Circa 1904

Elgin Up/Down Indicator Hunting Case Ultra Rare 18 Size 21J Veritas Circa 1904

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Elgin Up/Down Indicator Hunting Case Ultra Rare 18 Size 21J Veritas Circa 1904 - Manual winding. Beautiful ornately engraved gold filled case ( 56 mm). Superb enamel dial with red se...

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

RARE, Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet
RARE, Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet

RARE, Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Bi-directional rotating, 18k yellow gold bezel. Green dial with yellow gold tone hands and luminous dots hour marke...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16013 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare, Original Shaded Sunburst Red Dial 1970's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare, Original Shaded Sunburst Red Dial 1970's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare, Original Shaded Sunburst Red Dial 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X D...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Original Satin Grained Silver Dial, 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Original Satin Grained Silver Dial, 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Original Satin Grained Silver Dial, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This unique model has a very rare Satin Grained Dial. Rolex's reliability, you have piece of mind this timepiece will get you from point A to B on time for all occasions.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

To find this watch in this condition along with the original Punched Papers, is very rare and would make an excellent addition to any collection.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Early Wrist Watch High Grade from 1896
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Early Wrist Watch High Grade from 1896

Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Cushion Shaped Early Wrist Watch High Grade from 1896

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The blued steel hands appear original as does the luminous. We have had this watch in our collection for 40 years. You will likely never see as rare a wrist watch as this one.

Category

Antique 1890s North American Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 3...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet,  Early 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet,  Early 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diam...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega 23mm Fire Black Opal Dial & Diamond Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
Omega 23mm Fire Black Opal Dial & Diamond Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch

Omega 23mm Fire Black Opal Dial & Diamond Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Omega Watch features a stunning 14k yellow gold case with a fire black opal dial, accented by a diamond bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare "Pie Pan" Factory Original Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare "Pie Pan" Factory Original Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare "Pie Pan" Factory Original Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Hand Made Strap Late 1960
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Hand Made Strap Late 1960

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Hand Made Strap Late 1960

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FFACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diamet...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is also fitted with one of the last generations of the "Bubble Back" movement, the 645 caliber, an oversized example of the original caliber. This is a watch for a collector of un...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Early Air King with Original Patinated Dial Early 60s
Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Early Air King with Original Patinated Dial Early 60s

Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Early Air King with Original Patinated Dial Early 60s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diame...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807
Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807

Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A very rare 18k yellow gold Day-Date men's wristwatch by Rolex, produced for the Sultan of Oman.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel
Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel

Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Custom Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSION...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Stainless Steel & Gold Rare Mark I Dial B&P 16523
Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Stainless Steel & Gold Rare Mark I Dial B&P 16523

Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Stainless Steel & Gold Rare Mark I Dial B&P 16523

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Men's Wristwatch, rare Mark I floating champagne dial with applied hour markers, 30 min...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel with T. Blue Dial Rare Machined Bezel from Mid 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel with T. Blue Dial Rare Machined Bezel from Mid 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel with T. Blue Dial Rare Machined Bezel from Mid 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 3109 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Dia...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

Located in Stamford, CT

One very small hair line at 2 to 3 o'clock Inside front cover: JA D 20178 Inside back cover: JA D 20178 1666 Front of inner back cover 16666 Emile Perret Locle Inside inner back ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Rare Gents 18k White Gold White Mother of Pearl Dial Onyx Set 9200 C 426
Piaget Rare Gents 18k White Gold White Mother of Pearl Dial Onyx Set 9200 C 426

Piaget Rare Gents 18k White Gold White Mother of Pearl Dial Onyx Set 9200 C 426

By Piaget

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare Piaget timepiece, reference 9200 C 426, crafted in 18k white gold featuring a white mother-of-pearl dial with elegant dauphine hands, framed by an onyx-set bezel.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Pocket 18K YG White Roman Dial Full Set
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Pocket 18K YG White Roman Dial Full Set

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Pocket 18K YG White Roman Dial Full Set

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

It is accompanied by its original box, wallet, papers, and pamphlets, a rare find for any watch from the 1980s, let alone a pocket watch.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 2493J, oversized Cushion stepped case tear drop lugs; Circa 1953
Patek Philippe 2493J, oversized Cushion stepped case tear drop lugs; Circa 1953

Patek Philippe 2493J, oversized Cushion stepped case tear drop lugs; Circa 1953

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

There are only 16 known in yellow gold and 3 in rose gold. Condition:  This watch is truly rare and in excellent condition. 

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

2002 Rolex Day-Date 118209 18K White Gold Blue Wave Dial Auto 36mm
2002 Rolex Day-Date 118209 18K White Gold Blue Wave Dial Auto 36mm

2002 Rolex Day-Date 118209 18K White Gold Blue Wave Dial Auto 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The real story here, however, is the dial. The "Blue Wave" is a rare and deeply textured dial that gives the watch a graphic quality seldom seen on the brand's flagship model.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 36mm

Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Factory Sticker Still Present The original caseback sticker remains intact, a rare survival for a watch from 1988. The champagne dial with its factory-set diamonds is clean, and the...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Corum 27174 18K Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Dial Manual 25mm
Vintage 1970s Corum 27174 18K Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Dial Manual 25mm

Vintage 1970s Corum 27174 18K Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Dial Manual 25mm

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

The natural material elevates the piece from a standard dress watch to a rare execution of wearable art that commands serious collector attention.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1920s Audemars Piguet Perpetual Cal. Moonphase Pocket 18K WG Manual 46mm
Vintage 1920s Audemars Piguet Perpetual Cal. Moonphase Pocket 18K WG Manual 46mm

Vintage 1920s Audemars Piguet Perpetual Cal. Moonphase Pocket 18K WG Manual 46mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Grand Complication in White Gold The configuration of this pocket watch is exceptionally rare. It combines a full perpetual calendar, displaying the day, month, and leap year, wit...

Category

Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Breguet Marine Chronograph 3460 18K YG Champagne Dial Auto 32mm
Vintage 1990s Breguet Marine Chronograph 3460 18K YG Champagne Dial Auto 32mm

Vintage 1990s Breguet Marine Chronograph 3460 18K YG Champagne Dial Auto 32mm

By Breguet

Located in New York, NY

It suits someone who wants a substantial, rare-looking watch with two centuries of documented history behind it, and who has no interest in explaining it to anyone.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Moonphase 18K White Gold Navy Dial Automatic 33mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Moonphase 18K White Gold Navy Dial Automatic 33mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Moonphase 18K White Gold Navy Dial Automatic 33mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

The navy blue dial provides a deep, subtle contrast to the cool tone of the metal, creating a piece that is both technically impressive and aesthetically restrained. Honest Aging On...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Purple Diamond Auto 34mm
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Purple Diamond Auto 34mm

Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Purple Diamond Auto 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

An Honest And Well Preserved Example This watch is in good condition. The 14K yellow gold case is well-preserved, and the rare purple dial presents very nicely for its age.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1970s Movado Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Malachite Stone Dial Manual 32mm
Vintage 1970s Movado Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Malachite Stone Dial Manual 32mm

Vintage 1970s Movado Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Malachite Stone Dial Manual 32mm

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

The combination of a solid 18k yellow gold case with a clean, vibrant malachite dial creates a powerful visual statement. It’s a rare configuration that elevates the watch beyond a s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1978 Rolex Lady Datejust 6907 18K WG Green Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26mm
Vintage 1978 Rolex Lady Datejust 6907 18K WG Green Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26mm

Vintage 1978 Rolex Lady Datejust 6907 18K WG Green Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

It is an exceptional combination of three rare elements that create a watch of true collector importance.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pierre Kunz Spirit of Challenge 18 Karat Gold Triple Retrograde XL Wristwatch
Pierre Kunz Spirit of Challenge 18 Karat Gold Triple Retrograde XL Wristwatch

Pierre Kunz Spirit of Challenge 18 Karat Gold Triple Retrograde XL Wristwatch

By Pierre Kunz

Located in Switzerland, CH

A rare wrist watch by Pierre Kunz 18K gold square case Automatic calibre 2001 automatic movement Black dial with Roman numerals Three fan-form sectora for retrograde seconds 18k gold...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Movado for Bulgari, Baignoire Allongée, 18K White Gold Painted Lapis Lazuli Dial
Movado for Bulgari, Baignoire Allongée, 18K White Gold Painted Lapis Lazuli Dial

Movado for Bulgari, Baignoire Allongée, 18K White Gold Painted Lapis Lazuli Dial

By Bulgari

Located in Paris, FR

A rare and elegant vintage watch, combining refined proportions, a bold artistic dial and high-quality Swiss craftsmanship, an appealing choice for collectors seeking originality wit...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Deep Blue Dial with Gold Hour Markers
Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Deep Blue Dial with Gold Hour Markers

Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Deep Blue Dial with Gold Hour Markers

By Rolex

Located in Zurich, CH

While many vintage Air-Kings feature monochromatic silver or black styling, this specific timepiece breaks the mold with an incredibly elegant and rare dial configuration. The watch ...

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller 18K Hologram Gold Long Island Crazy Hours Automatic Wristwatch
Franck Muller 18K Hologram Gold Long Island Crazy Hours Automatic Wristwatch

Franck Muller 18K Hologram Gold Long Island Crazy Hours Automatic Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning Franck Muller Long Island Crazy Hours 18K Gold Automatic Wrist Watch Very rare piece in grey colors Hologram dial Ref. 1200 CH Grey Guilloche “numbered imprint” dial, prin...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1939 Omega - Tissot Omega Caliber 33.3 Vintage Large Mens Chrongraph - SS
1939 Omega - Tissot Omega Caliber 33.3 Vintage Large Mens Chrongraph - SS

1939 Omega - Tissot Omega Caliber 33.3 Vintage Large Mens Chrongraph - SS

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Wristwatch in 18k 750 Yellow Gold Vintage Hemmerle
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Wristwatch in 18k 750 Yellow Gold Vintage Hemmerle

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Wristwatch in 18k 750 Yellow Gold Vintage Hemmerle

By Hemmerle

Located in München, DE

The house has long been celebrated for creating jewellery objects of exceptional quality, including rare and highly sophisticated jewellery watches, produced in limited numbers and c...

Category

20th Century German Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. A Gold Quarter Repeater Hunter C1860
Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. A Gold Quarter Repeater Hunter C1860

Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. A Gold Quarter Repeater Hunter C1860

Located in Mayfair, London, London

They were renowned for high-precision watchmaking and creating extremely small watch movements. This watch is rare as it such a small quarter repeater in fine pristine condition.

Category

Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made

Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made

By Rolex

Located in Tucson, AZ

This specific Pepsi GMT is a true collector’s dream, as it comes with its original box, papers, and a matching patina—a complete set that’s increasingly rare in today’s market. The w...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1999 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm
1999 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm

1999 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Remarkable Integrity With Original Papers The condition of this example is excellent and shows a level of care that is rare for a tool watch of this age. The stainless steel case re...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1996 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm T-Serial
1996 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm T-Serial

1996 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm T-Serial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Remarkable Integrity And Sharp Geometry The condition of this example is excellent and shows a level of care that is rare for a tool watch of this age. The stainless steel case rema...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Rare Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of rare watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and stainless steel, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 3207 vintage versions or 269 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of rare watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 254, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut rare watches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. When shopping our range of rare watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are Rare Watches?

Prices for rare watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $0 and can go as high as $3,200,000, while rare watches, on average, fetch $5,884.

Finding the Right Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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. 

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.

Questions About Rare Watches

  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many people would consider AP watches to be rare. The Swiss luxury watchmaker typically manufactures only around 40,000 timepieces per year, and demand for them tends to be high. As a result, there are often lengthy waiting lists for Audemars Piguet watches. However, you can still find various models for sale on trusted online platforms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Audemars Piguet watches.