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Rolex Montres Watch

Rare & Important Rolex Precision Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Precision. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch C1965
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Stainless Steel

1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
(Patent) No71363 -Boîte-savonnette pour montres ( a hunter case for watches) -Granted June 1915 to a
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Precision 18 K Gold and Elegant Watch Center Seconds Ref 9708
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex ref 9708 Rolex precision-center seconds-18 K Gold,Slim and elegant watch Size 34 mm excluding
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605
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 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch Extremely Rare Collectors
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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
Rare, Rare, Harrods/Fortis Water Resistant Dive Watch WW1, Nickel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage Watches from 1880 to 1930. My sweet spot is the WW1/Trench Watch era. You see, it was during
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Other

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

Vintage Rolex Dealer's Quote Pad, Swiss, Leather Bound, Notebook Slip, Late 20th
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
leather in a pleasingly deep red hue Watch strap motif to front with a gilt metal Rolex clasp, adorned
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Late 20th Century Swiss More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Rolex: The Impossible Collection
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
For more than a century, Rolex stands apart as the most coveted and most legendary brand of watches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Metal

Rolex: The Impossible Collection
Rolex: The Impossible Collection
H 18.62 in W 15.55 in D 2.95 in

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Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exist. A truly exquisite beau...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Omega 332 Ref. 2398 14 k Gold Solid Gold Men’s Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega 332 Ref. 2398 14 k Gold Solid Gold Men’s Vintage Watch. Vintage Omega Bumper cal. 332 Ref. 2398 1 (Pré Seamaster) Circa: 1947 Swiss Made, automatic Wind Movement, signed...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Longines 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch. Case was made in England, Birmingham, 1963 Year 1963 Reference Number: 503 Item Specifics: Case Diameter (without crown):...
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Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 2494J Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 2494J Patek Philippe Calatrava watch features a 33 mm in diameter case, with a silver white dial, and sub second hand. The watch comes with a 12"-400 caliber move...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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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

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

Materials

Steel

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

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Date 15003 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15003 Serial: 7422*** Year: 1983 Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Fac...
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Steel Screw back Case Original dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Constellation Steel Screw back Case Original dial Original dial with very attractive raised steel markers. Steel Hands and steel center second hand. Dial is signed Omega Autom...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch from Vacheron et Constantin Geneve. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k Gold The clock works.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches t...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Sterling Silver

Cartier South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp+ Original Receipt
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace with original receipt and in original box , 11.3 to15.7MM original receipt , Purchased from The Cartier Boutique at 214 , Worth Ave , Palm...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS: 30mm X 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manua...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega Solid 14k Gold Watch
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a sleek and cool Omega watch to your collection. Such a perfect piece for everyday wear because of its minimal design and solid 14k gold composition. This would be a perfect piec...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Omega Solid 14k Gold Watch
Omega Solid 14k Gold Watch
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A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 L, 10 independent bridges, mustach...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ref 96 Calatrava Vintage 1945 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1945 Patek Philippe Reference 96 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 31 M.M. diameter x 7.5 M.M. thick 3 piece case. 18 Jewel Nickle Lever Mechanical, Manual wind movement, mint condition ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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Rolex Datejust Roman Pyramid Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
, 31 Jewels Estimated Production Year: 1988 Markings to Inside: Montres Rolex S.A. Geneva Switzerland
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Black Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Steel, Montres Rolex S.A., Geneva Switzerland Functions: Date Clasp Style: Fold Over Case to Case (mm
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

1968 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6241 Stainless Steel Stem Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
: Montres Rolex S.A., Geneva Switzerland, Patented, Stainless Steel, 6241 Functions: Screw Lock Crown
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Platinum Diamond Wristwatch, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in North Hollywood, CA
signed and confirmed all Rolex parts original, 17 jewels Swiss and Montres 1401. Metal: Platinum Stones
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Blue Dial Wristwatch Ref 16238
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
case: E 723081 Serial # Model #16238 Inside case: Rolex Movement: 3/38 Montres Rolex All of our
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel No-Date Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
: Montres Rolex 26 jewels adjusted 5 positions All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Cellini White Gold White Dial Mesh Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
gold mesh Crystal: sapphire Dial: white with Roman numerals/markers Inside Case: Montres Rolex 18k
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16613
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
who’s watches we sell except Suchy Watches. We are not affiliated with Rolex Watch Company Ltd., Rolex
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
manufacturers who’s watches we sell except Suchy Watches. We are not affiliated with Rolex Watch Company Ltd
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Colored Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Outside case: 16013 6503750 Inside case: 160000 Montres Rolex SA Movement: 3035 5 temperatures 27 jewels
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 68173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
: 690000A Montres Rolex Geneve Movement: 2135 29 jewels 3571432 29 jewels adj temp 3 pos Other: Buckle V10
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Custom Dial Self Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
case: Montres Rolex SA 1601 Movement: D 270342 26 jewels Adj Temp +5 Positions 1570 All of our pre
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex stainless Steel Yellow Gold Lady's Datejust Jubilee Wristwatch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
gold Roman numerals Outside case: 69173 T762806 Inside case: Montres Rolex 69000A Movement: 2135
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Gilt and Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
: Montres Rolex 26 jewels Adj 5 Pos Temperature D59986 All of our pre-owned watches have been fully
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16613 circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
: Black dial and bezel Outside case: U110470 16613 Inside case: Montres Rolex SA 16610 Stainless Steel
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap
By Tudor
Located in PARIS, FR
watches. In 1936, Wilsdorf took it over and went on to found the company Montres Tudor SA in 1946
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex extremely rare solid gold watch with unusual lugs
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex another lovely and very rare vintage Rolex watch. Unusual lugs and solid Pink gold case with
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch Ref 6252 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
fine manufacturers who’s watches we sell except Suchy Watches. We are not affiliated with Rolex Watch
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Precision1960's, Steel Case Ref 9829
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
- Center seconds-Steel Rolex Crown Original Rolex Winder Movement-signed Rolex Montres-Geneva-Suisse 17
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex Precision1960's, Steel Case Ref 9829
Rolex Precision1960's, Steel Case Ref 9829
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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
for fine vintage watches and are not an authorized agent. The Rolex Watch Company Ltd. has no
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision 1950 Yellow Gold Lady Wirstwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
. Weight: 10.6 g total 7.8 g without strap Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Signature: Montres Rolex SA • Serial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Mesh Dress Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex solid 14k gold dress watch circa 1960 with manual wind 17 jewel Rolex movement and mesh watch
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69178
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Dial: Original factory Rolex diamond Outside case: 69178 R 376165 Inside case: Montres Rolex SA Geneva
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch Ref 6422 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Montres Rolex SA, 17 jewels All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Custom Dial Wristwatch Model 6718
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
manufacturers who’s watches we sell except Suchy Watches. We are not affiliated with Rolex Watch Company Ltd
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

14-Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Men's Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
14-karat yellow gold Montres Rolex Geneva Swiss watch with a genuine calfskin leather strap, circa
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

Rolex Jumbo vintage classic green leather presentation watch and jewellery box
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Jumbo Presentation Watch Jewelry Box Montres Rolex S.A. 51.00.01 This exquisite Rolex
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry Boxes

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Leather

Beautiful Vintage Woman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual
By Rolex
Located in Lewes, DE
Movement: 2130 Automatic, 29 jewels Production year (estimate): 1984 Markings: Montres Rolex S.A., Geneva
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 18 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Rolex Submariner Date in 18K Gold and Steel. Selling this watch is going to be difficult. I did
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

1954 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 6538 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
time. The inner caseback is inscribed with Montres Rolex S.A Geneva Switzerland Patented., then, as
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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

Rolex Cellini Classic 1970-1979 Reference 4084 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Cellini Signed Montres Rolex S.A. Geneva Switserland 18K 750 4084 5 371 Manual Winding 18
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Men’s Oysterquartz Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date Signed: Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switserland Patented 18K 750 19000
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Men’s Oysterquartz Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date Signed: Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switserland Patented 18K 750 19000
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Inside: 7, 377, 4016, Montres Rolex S.A. Geneva Switzerland, 18K 0,750 with Helvetica Head, & # 121
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold
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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

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18k Gold

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Rolex Montres Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex montres watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stainless steel, gold and steel. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex montres watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rolex montres watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Eberhard & Co. and Tudor are consistently popular. Most of our rolex montres watch for sale are for men, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Rolex Montres Watch?

On average, a rolex montres watch at 1stDibs sells for $7,275, while they’re typically $572 on the low end and $158,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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