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Cartier Lady's Platinum, Gold and Diamond Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
rare wristwatch with a grosgrain ribbon bracelet. The 20mm x 26mm tonneau case has a yellow gold back
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Gianmaria Buccellati Rare 18K Authentic Ladies Wristwatch
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Kingston, NY
Gianmaria Buccellati Rare, Authentic ladies wristwatch. This watch is 18K yellow gold with the
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gubelin 1970s Rare Midcentury Large Cuff Quartz Wristwatch
By Gubelin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Gubelin Cuff Wrist Watch, 39 X 35 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 piece case with water resistant back, Quartz Movement, Silver Satin and Mirrored finish dial with raised markers,...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case, original and unpolished, original Oyster Crown. Automatic, self winding ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Zenith Stainless Steel Moderne Sport Automatic Wristwatch 1960s Rare Model
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Sports Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1960's DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 37mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Movado Chronograph Wrist watch, 34 M.M. Diameter X 7.5 M.M. thick 3 piece Stainless Steel brushed and polished Movado Factories case with Snap back. 17 jewel manual wind ...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rare Men's and Ladies Hublot Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Wristwatches
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Men's Hublot Wristwatch with Sapphire Bezel and Indexes Ref. 1522.3.081 Serial 282623 features a 37
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Björn Weckströn Lapponia Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Super Rare Time Adviser
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckströn Lapponia Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Super Rare Time Adviser, =Tiedonantaja Size
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Longines Gemini 11 Digital Wristwatch, Gold Plated, Very Rare, c 1976.
By Longines
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our extremely rare and complete vintage Longines Gemini II features a 35.4 mm case and bracelet in
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

IWC Portugieser 18k White Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with rare Panda Dial
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
The Essence of Luxury Timekeeping: IWC Portugieser Chronograph 18k White Gold Panda Dial Experience the pinnacle of watchmaking with the IWC Portugieser Chronograph 18k White Gold w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Omega De Ville Yellow 18k Gold Co-Axial Chronometer Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Type: Rare Omega De Ville 18K Yellow Gold Co-Axial Automatic Chronometer, Full Set, Ref. 413.30.00
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Rolex Vintage Rose Gold Ref 6612 Day Date President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1969 Rare Rolex Reference 6612 18K Rose Gold Day Date President Model Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare 1965 Men’s Accutron 214 Spaceview M5 Openwork/Skeleton Wristwatch by Bulova
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1965 Men's Accutron 214 Spaceview Openwork Wristwatch was a revolutionary timepiece featuring
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Vintage 1950s Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
lugs. However, the dark brown leather strap is brand new. This rare watch has been wonderfully
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard La Strada Diamond Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare Chopard La Strada stainless steel model is designed with quartz movement, arched
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Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Gold Wristwatch Dated 1951
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
An elegant, fine and rare vintage wristwatch by Patek Philippe made in 1951. The 18 carat
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gold Wristwatch Dated 1951
Patek Philippe Gold Wristwatch Dated 1951
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1953 Rolex Bubbleback Gold Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band with an authentic Rolex buckle. This is a very rare model with NO hole case and it's running
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch 1952
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage automatic wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin in yellow gold, dated 1952. 18ct
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies full size 27mm solid 18k Piaget with rare ribbed 18k case, rare 18k dial and 18k buckle
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and rare 1940s gents Patek Philippe wristwatch. The watch features a silver
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Chopard Casmir Gem-Set 18 Karat Gold Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare edition Chopard semi-precious and 18k gold Casmir wristwatch. The round mother-of-pearl dial
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Verger Frères Art Deco Wristwatch, circa 1925
By Verger Frères
Located in New York, NY
A rare Verger Frères Art Deco watch with Vacheron Constantin movement, embellished with rubies
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Dilishein Cocktail Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
length by 3/4 inch wide. This rare time piece, case #P09845, is a Lucien Piccard 17 jeweled manual wind
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Vintage Memovox Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Fine 18K yellow gold Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. It features an automatic movement and an
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Rare, Rare, Harrods/Fortis Water Resistant Dive Watch WW1, Nickel
Located in Raleigh, NC
watch circles How would one describe this offering? Well, rare and very hard to source. This is the
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Lady's Platinum Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
, diamonds and onyx rectangular,women's wristwatch with platinum and diamond mesh band. The 13mm x 30mm
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare and beautiful Rolex ref.#9004 in 18k gold, manual wind movement, 17 jewels. Original
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
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H 1.7 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Tissot Stainless Steel Seastar Chronograph Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1970s
By Tissot
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). A fine and rare manual-winding stainless steel
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Versace Greca Diamond Stainless Steel Quartz Bracelet Wristwatch
By Versace
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Versace Greca 990139 Stainless Steel Diamond Wrist Watch. Watch and Bracelet hand set with 446
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Antique Advertisement Wristwatch of the Swiss Watchmaker "Certina"
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare and old advertisement of the Swiss watchmaker "Certina". The large advertisement is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tubogas "Serpenti" 18K Tri-color Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created circa 1970, this Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti wristwatch with an automatic movement is composed
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Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold 15ct Pave Diamond Diabolo Wristwatch by Cartier 1450. With Round Brilliant Cut
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Heuer Stainless Steel Original Dial Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare watch is in nearly new condition. It appears to have
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Yema Motorsports Chronograph Wristwatch. Meangraf Super (reference 721122). 1970
Located in Canterbury, GB
. Presented in very good condition for its age, which we date to c.1970, this is a rare French constructed
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust Wristwatch, Rhodium Grey Dial. Ref 79173.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet and rare rhodium grey dial with Roman Numerals. Presented in
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rhodium

IWC Automatic Date 'Jumbo' Wristwatch. Yellow Gold. Circa 1970.
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our very rare and attractive IWC automatic date features a ' jumbo ' case of 38mm inc IWC crown, of
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco Le Coultre Reverso wristwatch made in c1934. The Reverso wristwatch was
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
Le Coultre Reverso, Art Deco, Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1934
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H 1.54 in W 0.91 in D 0.36 in L 1.54 in
Baume & Mercier, 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Berlin, DE
Baume & Mercier, 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch 18 kt., mechanical
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20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Art Deco Yellow Gold Filled Wristwatch from 1940s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
serviced by out team and keeps excellent time. It is a rare model with a pressure fit crystal reducing
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Robergé "Altair" Autoquartz Unisex Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold and Gemstones
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare and extraordinary wristwatch from the noble manufacturer Robergé. Bezel 18 Karat
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Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat ref 808 Wristwatch, 175 Manually Movement, Circa 1962.
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and rare Breitling Chronomat reference 808 features a 39mm case and white dial, powered
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Memphis Postmodern Wristwatch by Nicolai Canetti for Artime, 1986 Swiss made
By Canetti
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare ArTime Collection wristwatch designed by Nicolai Canetti, with the same design as the famous
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Quartz, Metal, Stainless Steel

Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph Wristwatch Ref SC38S, 38mm, Iconic Design.
By Bulgari
Located in Canterbury, GB
rarer stainless steel bracelet. Presented in excellent condition, with only light signs of use to the
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Navitimer 806 Wristwatch. Original Bead Rotating Bezel. Dated 1960
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our very rare early Breitling Navitimer reference 806 features an attractive all black dial with
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Omega Speedmaster Mark II Wristwatch. Cal .861 Movement. Circa 1970
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and very rare Omega Speedmaster Mark II with cal. 861 movement features a 41.7mm heavy
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Panerai Contemporanea Radiomir Wristwatch, Limited Edition /500, 18K White Gold.
By Panerai
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our very rare limited edition Panerai Contemporanea Radiomir, reference PAM00062/ OP6540 features a
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ladies Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch with Black Dial
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
watch but designed to blend in as an exquisite piece of jewellery, Movement: Very exclusive and rare
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20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold, with Diamonds, Manual Wind
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold, with Diamonds. Mechanical movement (manual wind
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Rolex Art Deco women's wristwatch - a timeless jewel in white gold and diamonds This
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Juvenia Sterling Silver Campaign Style Rotary Phone Bezel Manual Wristwatch
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
the back and bezel are hinged. This is a rare watch likely done around 1910. It keeps excellent time
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rare Vacheron Constantin Asymmetric 25010/000G
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A rare white gold Asymmetric wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a distinctive blue dial
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet Self-Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a very rare example of the classic Datejust in 2
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

J.E. Caldwell Nickel Finished Doctor's Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a rare
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb Vacheron Constantin Geneve ladies diamond wristwatch is a very fine and rare piece from
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin for Shreve & Co. San Francisco Enamel Dial Wristwatch, 1910
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
very rare kiln fired enamel in perfect condition with black Arabic numbers, a sunken Sub dial and blued
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Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph GMT Wristwatch Ref 168992. Grey Rhodium Dial.
By Chopard
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph GMT features a 42mm stainless steel case with rare and
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2010s Wrist Watches

Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare vintage Girard Perregaux ladies platinum and diamonds watch, dainty yet so full of bling, on
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Rare Wristwatches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of rare wristwatches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 3005 vintage examples as well as 728 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to rare wristwatches. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 249, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut rare wristwatches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of rare wristwatches, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Rare Wristwatches?

On average, rare wristwatches at 1stDibs sell for $8,440, while they’re typically $335 on the low end and $1,190,487 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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