Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Roma, Lazio
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P
Steel
Mido Stainless Steel Multifort Powerwind self winding wristwatch, circa 1960
By Mido
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage oversized for the era Mido stainless steel “Powerwind” automatic circa 1960. Featuring a
Stainless Steel
Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Experimental Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wi...
Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm ...
LIP stainless Steel Super Nautic-Ski Electronic Wristwatch, circa 1972
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
LIP Rare Super Nautic-Ski, circa 1972 Steel, rubber strap. Blue dial. Electronic (battery to change). Box. LIP.R184. Warranty 1 year.
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / C...
Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 31mm Diameter M...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 592 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 26mm MOVEME...
Gold-filled
Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 Japan Automatic 17 jewels c1969 Mens' Watch
By Seiko
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant & rarely seen Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 c1969 watch is proud to have ALL ORIGINAL PARTS Despite being over 50 years old, the timepiece is in great condition & ...
Stainless Steel
$1,359Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oris Flight Timer Black Dial Day Date Steel Automatic Men's Watch 63575684064
By Oris
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Oris Flight Timer 63575684064 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a roun...
Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap
By Benrus
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this neat post WWII Benrus Military BH-11 Style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In case size 31.5mm, the dial has a combination of Arabic numerals and matchstick markers with a sweep ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vintage with character, this Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch is well preserved and was popular with the German Army during WWII. The timepiece features a satin gold-tone face with ...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage Helbros Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
By Helbros
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Authentic WWII era, this 33mm steel case Helbros Wrist Watch evokes true vintage feel. Manual wind with a seven jewel movement this watch is in original condition which presents ple...
Stainless Steel
Men's Oris Stainless Steel Swiss Automatic Chronograph Exhibition Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy the impressive chronograph dial of this Men's Oris 690 Stainless Steel Artelier Worldtimer Swiss 38mm Automatic Chronograph Wrist Watch. With exhibition case back, you can vie...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Longines Vintage Large Stainless Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Longines Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual Wind larger size Caliber 12.68Z Nickle Lever movement. Original and Excellent Silv...
Stainless Steel
Rare Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref 1660257 Octagon Gold Plated Mens Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 1660257 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel Measurements : Case...
Gold Plate
Optima Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Stye Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Optima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4016 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 24...
Gold-filled
Tissot Seastar Chronograph Manual-Wind Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s
By Tissot
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A fine and rare manual-winding stai...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Antique, vintage and luxury 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.
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The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
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This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
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This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.