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Rolex Women Leather

Rolex Women's Modele Depose #1401 18 Karat Watch Cameleon Leather Band, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Labeled "ROLEX / SWISS" 13 mm in Diameter Black Leather Aftermarket Band w/ Stainless Steel Clasp Total
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Tudor Princess Date Solid 18K Gold Rotor Yellow Gold Lady BY ROLEX Tank Watch
By Tudor
Located in Toronto, CA
mm Band Type : Brown Genuine Leather Band Condition : Used In Excellent condition, With Little To
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
the premier manufacturers. They supplied cases to Rolex, Omega, Longines, Mappin, and many others
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced the
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

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By Diamond Scene New York
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A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Must GM Silver Blue Precious
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
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1990s French Wrist Watches

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Silver, Stainless Steel

Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant diamond bezel. Diamonds are approximately 2.50 carats total weight, F color, VS clarity....
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Longines Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
LONGINES Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum. A vintage Longines watch embedded in a dimensional garland of gold and diamonds, dating from the...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic Cartier steel Francaise tank Date wristwatch. White parchment rectangle dial with black Roman Numerals. Stainless steel. Blue steel hour hands. Cabochon sapphire on the crown...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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

Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel. Made in Switzerland. Circa 1970's Year 1970s Item Specifics: Case Diameter (without crown): 23 mm Case material:...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
By Longines
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a 19 mm round case in 18-carat gold, this watch embodies the perfect marriage of sop...
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
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Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910
By Longines
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds Russian Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910 Gold Case Longines Swiss Watch with fine Diamonds and Rubies. Highly important and collectable item. Longines Sw...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Cartier Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Gold Panthere Strap Watch with Cartier Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Panthere METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1940
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller Oystersteel Band Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
THE OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER IN OYSTERSTEEL AND WHITE GOLD WITH A BRIGHT BLUE DIAL AND AN OYSTER BRACELET. This distinctive watch is characterized by its second time zone displa...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620 Movement #620 Movement Serial #22413397 Year: 1965 Case #111047 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 32 mm in Diameter (...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch Manual Wind Movement Made in Switzerland Bracelet Hallmarked 14K and Made in Italy Small bracelet - fits up to a 6.2” wrist c....
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold Small Ladies Watch W5310027 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold Small Ladies Watch W5310027 Box Papers. Quartz movement. 18K rose gold case 30 x 23 mm. Circular grained crown set with a blue sapphire cabochon. . Sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust Tiffany Blue Diamond 6694 on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6694 Datejust Metals - Stainless Steel Case size - 31mm Bezel - Steel smooth Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Mechanical Cal.122...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Rolex White Gold Cellini Cestello Wristwatch circa 2001
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2001. It's in really good shape. This is a man's watch, but I know lots of women who would wear it
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Datejust 'V Serial' 18 Karat Rose Gold Automatic Ladies Watch 116185
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Band Color: White Gender: Women's Case Size: 36mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

18K Harry Winston "Avenue" Mother of Pearl and 1.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch
By Harry Winston
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Diamond crown accent. Twice signed 18K and leather bracelet. Brand: Harry Winston Type: Wristwatch
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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
brand new leather strap. Put this treasure into perspective, read below!   Ah, Rolex. That “Paragon of
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
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Rolex Cellini Cellissima 18k White Gold Diamond Quartz Movement Ladies6683 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Black Leather Strap band with 18k white gold deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex box.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Speed King Precision Steel Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Department Women Style Classic Model Rolex Oyster
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial 14 Karat Gold Ladies Watch 6551
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(15567) This pre-owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 is a beautiful Womens timepiece that is powered
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Ladies Rolex 18 Karat Gold Cellini Ref.4106 Manual-Wind Dress Watch, LV867YEL
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
occasions. Brand : Rolex MPN : Does not apply Band Material : Leather
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day Date Ref 1803 Dated 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Day Date / Ref 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

1995 Rolex Cellini 18k Gold Champagne Roman Dial 4112 All Original w/ Boxes
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, 100% authentic, Rolex Cellini made from solid 18k yellow gold. This watch
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salvatore Ferragamo Silver Gold Plated Stainless Steel FIN030015 Women's Wristwa
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. Exquisitely crafted with a leather strap that allows easy fastening around the wrist, this elegant timepiece
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Gianfranco Ferre Mirror 9040J Limited Edition Diamond Women's Wristwatch 44MM
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
its shimmering metallic embossed leather bracelet that comes with a buckle closure. Includes
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Jacob & Co. Multicolor Mother of Pearl Five Time Zones Women's Wristwatch 40 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Paris. The dial further boasts of three hands and Arabic numerals. The leather bracelet features a logo
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Ref. 6622 Cellini in 18k Gold Ladies Watch with Brown Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
indices. Original Rolex genuine Ostrich skin strap. Considered to be the highest quality leather in the
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Womens 18k Gold Spider Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get a super rare vintage Rolex find today! This is a 1970's gem that features the most unique
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Ladies Rolex 18 Karat Gold Cellini 3600 Manual-Wind Dress Watch, Swiss LV976
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
aftermarket leather strap. Charming elegance, ladies 18k gold Rolex Cellini Geneve, a luxurious addition to
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Rolex Luxurious Ladies 18k Solid Gold Datejust Ref.6917, c.1980s Swiss LV928BRN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, aftermarket leather strap, Rolex buckle. Stunning luxury, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust in luxurious
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Rolex 18k Gold Oyster Lady Datejust 6917 Automatic, c.1976 Swiss Luxury LV878
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, aftermarket leather strap. Iconic luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Lady Datejust automatic in stunning blue, a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Roberto Cavalli Black Stainless Steel 7251113015 Women's Wristwatch 26 mm
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
creation. It has a round dial housing the brand insignia and two hands. The leather bracelet is complete
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Versace Rose Gold Plated Stainless Steel Signature VLA Women's Wristwatch 35 mm
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
watch is made from gold-plated stainless steel and set on the leather strap. It has signature engravings
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Bvlgari B. Zero1 Black Sun & Moon Diamond Inlay Motif BZ 35 S Women's Watch 35MM
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. Swiss made, it is held by a bracelet made from luxurious black leather. The B.Zero1 watch follows a
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Offered on your choice of fine or distressed leather strap. Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.0 million, circa 1964. 36mm
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980 Rolex Datejust Yellow Gold 6917 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1980 *Case Size: 26mm *Strap: Brown Lizard Leather
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6569, serial number 198,XXX, circa 1956
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
choice of fine or exotic leather style strap. Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
your choice of distressed or fine leather strap. Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1002, serial number 645,XXX, circa 1961. 34mm
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 1803, serial number 4.1 million, circa 1975. 36mm
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Lady’s Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Lady’s 18K Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model with heavy mesh integral bracelet circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16200 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref 16200, serial number A4, circa 1998. 36mm Oyster
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady's White Gold Datejust Pearlmaster Wristwatch Ref 80319
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Lady's 18k White Gold Datejust Pearlmaster Wristwatch, Ref. 80319, with box and papers, circa
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 1102 circa 1941
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch ref 1102 serial # 107,xxx circa 1941. Early flat back
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
distressed brown leather strap. Unique and great character. Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.7 million, circa 1971. 36mm
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel "Fat Boy" Datejust Wristwatch circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 3.2 million, 36mm case, circa
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1503, serial number 2.8 million, circa
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 1500 serial # 3.1 million circa 1972
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6564 circa 1959
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
exotic leather strap. Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 15000
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A remarkably “delicious” looking natural dark expresso dial Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 serial# 5.3 million circa 1978. 36mm diameter
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 5.2 million circa 1978. 34mm diameter
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady Steel & Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 67193 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 67193 serial# 8.4 circa
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial# 930,xxx circa 1962. 36mm diameter case
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W007133 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Dumont Paris Model Ref: Age: Gender: Womens
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.2 million, circa 1969. 36mm
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 6917 With 6.5 in. Band & White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:6917. Womens 6917 Rolex Datejust White dial with Stick markers a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 6917 With 6.5 in. Band & Yellow Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:6917. Womens 6917 Rolex Datejust Yellow dial with Stick markers a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k rose gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6105, serial number 799,XXX
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Rose Gold

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