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Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1974 Gent's Rolex Date Just Khanjar Black خنجر Dial 18K Two Tone Watch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a vintage 1974 Rolex Datejust wristwatch for men. It features a 36mm stainless steel case
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh is a classic wartime vintage Rolex watch, and one of those models that really is an essential
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1947 Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold, Restored
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
was sent to a watch make with 40 years experience with his specialty being Rolex, Panerai, Breitling
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Vintage 1940s European Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

1947 Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold, Restored
1947 Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold, Restored
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Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch ca 1920's, with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Baguette Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
watches in the UK American watch manufacturers could not sell finished / assembled watches. There were
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
By Marvin
Located in Raleigh, NC
. I have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
1920's Eberhard Hermetic 15J, Sterling Silver, Trench Watch Totally Restored
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
Located in Raleigh, NC
watches inaccuracy and functional problems, Harwood looked to develop a watch with a winding mechanism
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
1920’s Solid Yellow Gold Harwood Bumper Automatic
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H 0.4 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
1942 Lord Elgin Caliber 559 21 Jewels. Christmas 1943
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Genuine 14MM Alligator dark brown band (remember it is a Lord Elgin) In 1910, the Elgin National Watch
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
,MARKS.CRISP SHARP LINES,HAS NOT BEEN RE-POLISHED. REPLACEMENT ROLEX CROWN SCREWS DOWN SECURELY I FIND I HAVE
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21st Century and Contemporary Other

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Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black Dial with Radium style filled Rom...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Holes Case Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Ladies Rolex 18k Presidential Bracelet Watch Solid Gold Diamond Dial ref 69178
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
An elegant ladies Rolex with factory diamond dial in solid 18k yellow gold with a solid 18k yellow gold presidential bracelet, hidden clasp. The Rolex dial is gold, set with diamond ...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic Original Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number : 1500 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Ca...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tudor Oyster Mid Size with Original Patinated Dial From 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4270 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Diameter ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6424 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1215 Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, Rolex Logo Crown. New Custom Vin...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex Vintage Extremely rare watch. Unusual Crow lugs Solid gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage Extremely rare watch. Unusual Crow lugs. Dial is signed Rolex Precision. Raised Gold Rolex crown and raised markers. Gold hands and blackened center second hand. Watc...
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Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches

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Gold

Cartier Must De Cartier Vermeil Vendrome Watch
By Cartier
Located in San Fernando, CA
Cartier Must de Cartier watch is crafted in 18K gold plated sterling silver construction (Vermeil) and features a Swiss made quartz movement. Circa 1990s Rare vintage original Cartie...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier tank watch ca' 1980's. Gold plated 925 sterling case with manual movement and classic citrine cabochon crown. Includes service pouch, guarantee, recently serviced...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Citrine

Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
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H 1.21 in W 0.93 in
Rolex Royal Precision, 1951, 15 Jewel Super Balance, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Today's offering showcases this uncommon and original Rolex Oyster Royal model #6144 encased in stainless steel. Built only in the early 1950's, these watches are fine and desirable....
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Hamilton Ladys Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage platinum and 14k white gold Hamilton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage jewelry buyers. We are ...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Must de Cartier Vendome Argent 925 Rare Black Dial 30 mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Cartier Model: Vendome Argent 925 Reference Number : 17062774 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated Argent 925 Silver Measurem...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rolex Precision Ladies white 18kt. gold and steel vintage manual cocktail watch
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
ROLEX Precision Ladies white 18kt. gold and stainless steel vintage manual winding cocktail watch. Made in Circa 1930 - 1940's X - Ray tested positive for 18kt white gold and stainle...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex 179383 Datejust 26mm Two Tone Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 179383 Datejust 26mm Two Tone Ladies Watch When it comes to timeless beauty and precision craftsmanship, few names resonate as strongly as Rolex. The Rolex 179383 Datejust 26m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Yellow Gold Date Oyster Band Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Gold Rolex Date on Oyster band have always been in high demand because their bracelet also fits
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
watches, this one is a must buy. The case and band show all their age, yet being still sharp and crisp
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Paved 1601 with Grey Dial
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
One gent's stainless steel Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual wristwatch. With a gray dial and date. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Gold Lady President Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6927
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
. Band: Matching Rolex President Bracelet, Concealed Clasp.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Double Red Sea Dweller Wristwatch Ref 1665
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Band Original, matching year oyster band Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size Rolex
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Triple-Calendar Chronograph Dato-Compax Wristwatch Ref 6036
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
42.5 mm Movement: Manual-Wind, 17 Jewels, Cal. 72C Band: Original Rolex Lizard and Gold Rolex Buckle
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Cosmography Daytona Wristwatch Ref 16523
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
. But this one here is some rare, early example with features that make it very interesting as a watch
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

1997 Rolex Submariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
A 1997 Rolex Sabmariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel automatic wristwatch. A classic watch
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

18K Harry Winston "Avenue" Mother of Pearl and 1.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch
By Harry Winston
Located in Bradford, Ontario
across the odd watch with jewelers logo on them are not bad, but on the whole I prefer brands like Rolex
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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Explorer I Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Switzerland Style Classic, Luxury, Sport Model Rolex Explorer 214270 Movement Mechanical (Automatic) Band
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer I Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. 2020 Card. This watch comes with an original box and paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Explorer I Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 214270
Rolex Explorer I Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 214270
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H 1.54 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.54 in
Rolex Explorer I Steel Pre-Lume Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer 214270 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
By Rolex
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very rare watch ring made by Rolex in the 1950s. It is a size 6.5 BUT the band is
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
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H 0.58 in W 0.58 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.26 in
Ladies Two-Tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, Case/Box
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. Under the band on either side is W648887 and model number 69173. The total weight of the watch is 58.3
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco Rolex 15K Rose Gold Old European Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Rolex 15K Rose Gold Old European Diamond Bezel Watch. This incredible
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
military 24 hour dial! This watch is well known to all collectors of vintage Rolex watches, produced for
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
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H 0.52 in W 1.19 in Dm 1.19 in
Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 6491
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Watches. We are not affiliated with Rolex Watch Company Ltd., Rolex Watch USA Inc. or any of its
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Super Rare Original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Pan AM 1675 Little GMT Red Hand
By Rolex
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1966 Rolex GMT Master
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Silver Tudor Style 41mm Datejust Fluted Special Edition Watch
By Tudor
Located in Downey, CA
, a watch that is for sure an icon but that never really was the talking piece of Rolex conversations
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Silver Tudor Style 41mm Datejust Fluted Special Edition Watch
By Tudor
Located in Downey, CA
, a watch that is for sure an icon but that never really was the talking piece of Rolex conversations
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Russian Market WWI Era Trench Watch 48r50
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
Rolex Russian Market WWI Era Trench Watch 48r50 Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 1" Height: 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Other

1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
watch line, although the early Illinois watches were beautiful as well. I am offering a men’s Gruen
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Sterling Silver World War I-Era Officer's Wristwatch circa 1916
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
watches we sell except Suchy Watches. We are not affiliated with Rolex Watch Company Ltd., Rolex Watch USA
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ladies Two-Tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Two-Tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Absolutely exquisite wrist
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Air King with Box, circa 2019
By Rolex
Located in Southbury, CT
A nearly new Rolex Air King M116900-0001 from 2019, complete with its original box. New, this watch
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Date Wristwatch **Sat Sale**
By Rolex
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sharp 1953 Mens Rolex Oyster Date watch that comes with an original stainless steel band and body. The
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Men's Watch Ring in 14 Karat, Two-Tone with Round Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
14k gold - white and yellow and mimics the traditional two-tone band you might see on a Rolex watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Explorer Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. Comes on a beautiful shell cordovan band and Rolex steel buckle.
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Orator Stainles Steel Triple-Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
original band and buckle. The watch is equipped with the Valjoux 72C caliber movement, which is the same as
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Blue Dial Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Here’s a super classic, the gold sub with blue dial. As usual, I keep my watches in the “honest
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT, Master "Pepsi" Bezel Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
the Rolex watches with red and blue bezel but to be honest I had never paid much attention to Rolex
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Certified, Tudor Prince 72033 with Band and Gold Dial
By Tudor
Located in Miami, FL
intention to create ""a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1934 Vintage Rolex Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
and watch within. I like vintage Rolex. Unlike many of the watches of the prewar period, Rolex had
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1934 Vintage Rolex Wristwatch
1934 Vintage Rolex Wristwatch
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L 8.9 in
Rolex Century Black Dial Gold Fill
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Authentic men’s WW2 era Rolex wristwatch. With black radar dial. The back bezel with ¼ century
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold-filled

Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Rolex mainstay, they decided to create a smaller, more elegant line of dress watches. The Cellini line
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Stainless Steel and 9.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bradford, Ontario
premier on Netflix. This watch and band scintillate with hundreds of diamonds but it has retained the
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Rolex I Watch Band For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rolex i watch band for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and stainless steel, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect rolex i watch band may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex i watch band from Rolex, Eberhard & Co. and Harry Winston — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a rolex i watch band featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old european cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex i watch band, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

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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.

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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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