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Retro Rolex Military Watch

Heuer Bundeswehr Steel and Gun Metal Chronograph with Original Dial and Bezel
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement. The movement was also used in other popular military watches, such as the Rolex Daytona and the
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1970s Retro Rolex Military Watch

Tudor Submariner Snowflake Meter First 7016 Oyster Prince 1971 Marine Nationale
By Tudor
Located in PARIS, FR
issued military dive watches, having been worn by troops in the French, United States, South African
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

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1980s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rolex Ladies 6718 Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6718 Serial: 3825*** Year: 1974 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: ...
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Vintage Rolex Jumbo Rose Gold Men's Hand Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Good condition, running well Weight: 44.5 Grams Case Size: 34 mm Band Length: 6.75 Inches Hallmark: Rolex Item #: BR-1068-101023-08
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20th Century Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Date 1505 1970s 18k Gold SS Automatic w Papers RJC168b
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 18k gold & ss automatic, c.1974, with papers. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed polar dial, ap...
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Red Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Red Rainbow Dial (This dial is not origina...
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1970s Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 114270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 114270. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the cro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Steel

Rolex Submariner Starbucks Green Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 126610LV Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Starbucks Green Ceramic Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126610LV Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. High-performance Paraflex shock a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Steel

Hublot Big Bang Steel Chronograph Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch 301.SX.130.SX
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Hublot Big Bang Steel Case Black Chronograph Dial Men's Watch 301.SX.130.SX. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features: Stainless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Steel

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA271G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1967. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous original, unrefurbished Rolex signed linen ...
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

Spaceman Hommage to American Astronauts Mechanical wristwatch c1974
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
SPACEMAN Swiss watch from designer Christian Lemarquand, in tribute to American astronauts. Oval watch, brown suede bracelet. Mechanical movement. Date at 4H. Newfoundland period (ci...
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1007 Automatic 1960s Vintage RJC114B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's Rolex Ref.1007 Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied indice hour ...
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

Raymond Weil Freelancer PVD Steel Chronograph Black Dial Men Watch 7730-BK-05207
By Raymond Weil
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned and in great condition. The Watch has minor scratches on the case and bezel. The band has minor signs of wear. Comes with a Chronostore box and the seller's warranty card. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Oyster Perpetual Silver & Diamond Face Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver & Diamond Face Diamond Bezel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Watch 16030. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible...
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1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Tudor Vintage Submariner 7928 Watch
By Tudor
Located in London, GB
A vintage stainless steel 40mm Submariner by Tudor. Featuring a matte black dial with a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a black bezel insert. Equipped with a black...
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch ref 5513, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date United Arab Emirates Military Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Date United Arab Emirates Military emblem Watch c.1969 Composition: Stainless Steel
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Military Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel "Frogman" Military Submariner Wristwatch Ref 94010
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Important watches with a military history have long been of interest to vintage watch enthusiasts. This is a
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

ROLEX "UDT 11" "Meters First" ref #5513 Military Submariner
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch was made for the Underwater Demolition Team of the US navy, men who served as precursors
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1960s Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel “Commando” Wristwatch Ref 6429
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
sophisticated collector. This is our favorite Rolex model, a simple, time only manual wind watch produced
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with "Olangapo" Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offering a look entirely different from its counterparts with Oyster bracelets, this Rolex GMT
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Super Rare Stainless Steel Commando Wristwatch circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
at American Military bases, at the PX. This is a simple time-only watch with a manual-wind movement
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16220 Stainless Steel Double Signature King Fahd Saudi Arabia
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
scarce. ROLEX DATEJUST SAUDI ARABIA 16220 STEEL WATCH Box, Papers & Tag Steel Model with Date UNWORN 36
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1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel French Military Submariner Watch with Papers circa 1982
By Tudor
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A great look, amazing provenance and modest price when compared to its Rolex counterparts. This
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1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold and Silver GMT-Master Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1970 Rolex GMT - Master Reference 1675 "Root Beer" 40 M.M Stainless Steel Waterproof Case with
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Tudor Submariner FULL SET Snowflake 7021 Prince Oysterdate Box and Papers
By Tudor
Located in PARIS, FR
issued military dive watches, having been worn by troops in the French, United States, South African
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex 1960 Automatic Wrist Watch with Rare West Point Military Academy Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Wrist Watch for West Point Military Academy, 35 M.M 14k Gold Filled 2 piece case
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Gold-filled

Rolex Stainless Steel Saudi Air Force Air King Wristwatch Ref 78350
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Co-branded Rolex timepieces are in their own category with collectors and many of these pieces have
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1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Tudor Stainless Steel Victory Original Dial Screw Back Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Screw Back METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

Vintage Oyster Unisex Rolex Wristwatch with California Military Dial
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful 1960s Rolex watch with an uncommonly seen original California dial. The watch features
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Military Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an excellent example of the highly sought-after Rolex Military Submariner, Ref. 5513
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel British Military Submariner "Mil Sub" Ref 5513 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an excellent example of the highly sought-after Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5513, produced for
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 6532 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
modern military strap and watch comes with guarantee papers dated 1959
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1950s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An automatic, stainless steel, Rolex Submariner with date.This watch could be considered the most
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Ref 1016 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
number "Rolex Oyster" Guarantee dated 1968 from U.S. Military store and Rolex service papers dated 2003
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex SS Explorer ref 5500 "Super Precision" circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer ref 5500 "Super Precision" circa 1962. Magnificent correct and original glossy
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

ROLEX Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Ref. 1655
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that a field tested Rolex should! Previous owner was a Military Captain and this watch was purchased
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Wittnauer Stainless Steel Chronograph Military Wristwatch Circa 1950's
By Wittnauer
Located in New York, NY
purchased the Wittnauer Watch Company, and continued to sell watches in the US under both brand names
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1950s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver's Watch c.1960
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
black dial with patina'd luminous indexes and hands in popular Rolex Explorer style configuration. Dial
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1960s American Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel lssued to French Navy Mine Clearance Diver Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
design to the more expensive Rolex tool watches. Tudor’s dive watches were often chosen by various Armed
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1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Bamford & Sons Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
2000's. Originally George Bamford was mostly customizing vintage watches such as this Rolex Submariner
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT 2-Tone Brown Dial Wristwatch Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex GMT 2-Tone wristwatch, reference 1675. This super collectable Rolex watch features a
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1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Military Watch

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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