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Rarest Watches In The World

IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
By IWC
Located in London, GB
the twelve watches made by Swiss watch manufacturers for the British Military of Defence for the
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Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches

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Steel

IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
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H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Waltham Platinum Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa, 1934 with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the rarest and most unique Waltham watches
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
rarest examples of a LeCoultre ladies watch we have ever seen. Exceptional workmanship exemplifies this
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Cyma Dirty Dozen WWW
By Cyma
Located in London, GB
British Military watches from World War 2. Admittedly not the rarest of them but a part of the collection
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Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches

Cyma Dirty Dozen WWW
Cyma Dirty Dozen WWW
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Dm 1.5 in
Can this be real From the my journey collection - 1999
By Alexandra Nechita
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
garden spiders hostage, so this way we could watch them spin their web whenever we wished."- - Alexandra
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1990s Abstract Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
world's archives for the rarest and most stunning photographs and images, consulted eminent twentieth
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
known to have gifted the world with some of the rarest of gems. Montana Sapphires One of the most
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 19th Century Louis Vuitton Shirt Trunk In Damier Canvas, France c.1895
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One of the rarest Louis Vuitton trunks to be offered, this trunk is covered in the world famous
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Antique 1890s French Other Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Tourmaline Indicolite Earrings Emerald Cut 9.87 Carat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sizes, and are "reserved" only for ultra fine pave craftsmanship and luxury brand watches. Crafted by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

Indicolite Tourmaline Earrings 9.87 Carat Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sizes, and are "reserved" only for ultra fine pave craftsmanship and luxury brand watches. Crafted by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

Beige Galuchat Cuff Bracelet
Located in Vannes, FR
resistance. Considered one of the rarest and most precious leathers in the world, shagreen is renowned for
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Beige Galuchat Cuff Bracelet
Beige Galuchat Cuff Bracelet
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W 3 in Dm 5.6 in

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Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
By Chopard
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCou...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial. Mechanical manual wind movement. Glass has small scratches on the glass. Fully functional. Including c...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
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20th Century Artisan Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

LeCoultre 14Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's with Original Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Mid Century Design METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 3...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the bezel. F...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon Manual-Winding Silver Dial Men's Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
JAEGER-LECOULTRE Reverso Tribute Moon Manual-winding Silver Dial Men's Watch. Another top collection from Jaeger LeCoultre, its Reverso Tribute Moon (as is in the name) pays homage t...
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20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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 invented after a chance remark by Polo players in India during the colonial period, ...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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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
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 265.8.08 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 265.8.08 Ladies Stainless Steel watch - Quartz. Stainless steel dial ( 20mm x 32mm ). White dial with Arabic roman numerals and subdial at 6 o'clock with two...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Art Deco Ladies Diamond Rolex Cocktail Watch in 18ct White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
An original 1920s fine quality ladies ‘cocktail’ wristwatch by Rolex in 18ct white gold case and the guilloche enamelled face surrounded by diamonds.
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938. Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD” for the Rolex Watch Company Ltd and "31 Records Universels” (World’s Records), G...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
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W 0.87 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
Tissot Bridgeport Steel Silver Dial Mens Quartz Watch T097.410.11.038.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Tissot Bridgeport Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men's Quartz Watch T097.410.11.038.00. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Stainless Steel Case with a Stainless Steel Brac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Platinum Ladies Art Deco Dress Watch circa 1920's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe for E. Gubelin Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum, 18Kt. CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Leng...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold & Steel ICED 1.75ct Diamonds Gold Dial
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
This is a Rolex Datejust 36mm with jubilee band. This watch is 2Tone, which means it's made up of both 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel. We have also beautifully set 1.75ct worth ...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel

Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous early Rose Gold Folding Watch chain. Measuring 3.8 x .65. This would look amazing added to a chain to wear as a pendant. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary ...
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

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10k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies 18 Karat, Yellow Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Ref. 3036/3 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 18mm X Diameter 18mm MOVEMENT / ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

12 Ct Emerald Cut Amethyst Pendant /Necklace + 14 Kt Yellow Gold Chain Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Ct Emerald Cut Amethyst Pendant /Necklace + 14 Kt Yellow Gold Chain Vintage Chain is 14 Karat yellow gold This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single...
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref#3450 18kyg Rare 1980s Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. #3450 PERPETUAL CALENDAR 18KYG RAREST 1980S WATCH - BRAND NEW W/ ORIGINAL BOX
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Antique Victorian Hours Leading the Horses of the Sun Pink Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Gibson made in 1850 now in the Royal Academy in London. Lovely, rarest and unusual subject matter for a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold

Salvador Dali Ones Identity Color Etching Hand Signed Clock Watch Surreal Art
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Bloomington, MN
. It is from one of Dali's best, rarest, and most desirable series, Cycles of Life, which he created
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Etching

Chris DeRubeis Original White Wine Pour Acrylic Painting On Metal Signed Artwork
By Chris DeRubeis
Located in Bloomington, MN
his first Airbrush. After watching Chris use his airbrush for the very first time, his Grandfather
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Metal

Chris DeRubeis Love Red Wine Original Acrylic Painting On Metal Signed Artwork
By Chris DeRubeis
Located in Bloomington, MN
. After watching Chris use his airbrush for the very first time, his Grandfather proclaimed that Chris was
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Metal

Chris DeRubeis Large 5 Panel Acrylic Painting On Metal Nude Female Signed Art
By Chris DeRubeis
Located in Bloomington, MN
watching Chris use his airbrush for the very first time, his Grandfather proclaimed that Chris was to
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Nude Paintings

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Metal

Patek Philippe Gold And Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
of the rarest watches on the market. Patek Philippe produces a significantly smaller number of
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

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

Rolex Day-Date White Gold with "ROSE STELLA" Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex, this watch will need little description or introduction beyond the photos. It is among the rarest
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris Mamie Eisenhower Diamond Pearl Platinum Gold Art Deco Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamonds and pearls are among the rarest things in the world and this extraordinary Art Deco, circa
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
: No traditional spring bar attachment as found in today’s watches. World War1 for those history
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Vintage 1910s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock
By Gubelin
Located in New Orleans, LA
of Gübelin opened as a small watch and clockmaking shop, later becoming world-renowned in the field
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Staffordshire Watchholder, Musicians with Sheep`S, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
extensively collected in the English-speaking world, and modern imitations and forgeries abound. The rarest
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Antique Early 19th Century British Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

18 Karat Gold Spessartine Cushion Mandarin Garnet Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Mandarin spessartine garnet features in the list of rarest gemstone of the world. This 6.3 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Mandarin Garnet, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Alexandrite Ring with Diamonds is Rare Even Among Alexandrite Rings
Located in Southbury, CT
Alexandrite is among the rarest colored gems on earth. This is easily explained when you consider
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
reference 6098 was a chronometer certified movement and developed with real world explorers in mind. Models
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
previous Rolex reference 6098 was a chronometer certified movement and developed with real world explorers
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
previous Rolex reference 6098 was a chronometer certified movement and developed with real world explorers
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Chris DeRubeis Original Acrylic Painting White Wine Pour On Metal Signed Artwork
By Chris DeRubeis
Located in Bloomington, MN
watching Chris use his airbrush for the very first time, his Grandfather proclaimed that Chris was to
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Metal

Chris DeRubeis Original Red Wine Pour Acrylic Painting On Metal Signed Artwork
By Chris DeRubeis
Located in Bloomington, MN
the fullest by his family, and at age 11 his Grandfather gave Chris his first Airbrush. After watching
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Metal

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Quartz Watch Chain
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
. Gold quartz is rare and highly desirable. Gold-Bearing Quartz is one of the world's rarest forms of
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

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Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold

Salvador Dali Color Lithograph Hand Signed Soft Watch Lobster Telephone Gala Art
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Bloomington, MN
best, rarest, and most desirable series he created, as he used daring vision and his genius to develop
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1970s Surrealist Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Find the exact rarest watches in the world you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect rarest watches in the world among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rarest watches in the world has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Angelus and Chopard are consistently popular. A rarest watches in the world can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also crisscut and old european cut versions for sale. When shopping for a rarest watches in the world, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

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Prices for a rarest watches in the world can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $223 and can go as high as $395,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,495.
Questions About Rarest Watches In The World
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What is the rarest AP watch is hard to determine as supply and demand for timepieces vary over time. However, several models in Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak collection are highly sought-after and often difficult to find. They include the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 15202ST, the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin 15202IP and the Perpetual Calendar Black Ceramic 26579CE.OO.1225CE.01. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Audemars Piguet watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A world time watch is able to display the correct time in all 24 time zones across the globe at once. The internal bezel of a world watch contains 24 time zones. The inner ring makes one full revolution a day, showing the time in the other cities on the dial. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic world time watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The most sold watch in the world varies from year to year due to changes in trends and the introduction of new timepieces by watch brands. However, some watchmakers do tend to sell more pieces annually than others. Makers that frequently top the list include Rolex, Omega, Apple, Fossil, Cartier, Citizen, Seiko, Patek Philippe, Longines, Swatch and Tissot. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.