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Silver Dive Watch

Gucci Dive Stainless Steel Men's Watch YA136336
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Steel case and bracelet, white bezel, silver color dial with multi icon indexes Sapphire glass with
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2010s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gucci Dive Black Dial with Snake Motif Watch YA136218
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Steel case, black dial with silver snake motif, steel bracelet ETA quartz movement Case size 45mm
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2010s Wrist Watches

Tudor Black Bay 79230G "Harrods" Green Bezel Men's Automatic Dive Watch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
This Tudor Black Bay 79230G "Harrods" men's automatic dive watch is a stylish and functional
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Doxa Searambler 42mm Silver Dial Men's Watch 799.10.021.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
Unveiled at Baselworld 2019, this 3-hand diver's watch has a case made of highest-quality 316L
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2010s Wrist Watches

Doxa Sub 300T Searambler Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch 840.10.021.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
In 1969, DOXA launched the SUB 300T Conquistador, the first general public diver's watch equipped
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2010s Wrist Watches

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

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

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Sterling Silver

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
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Edox Skydiver Neptunian Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 801203NCANIN
Located in Wilmington, DE
, minute, second. Skydiver Neptunian Series. Dive watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Edox Skydiver
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2010s Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Steel Ceramic Black Automatic Watch 232.32.46.51.01.005
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m 45.5mm Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Edox CO-1 Chronograph Quartz Blue Dial Men's Watch 10242TINBUIDN
Located in Wilmington, DE
Series. Dive watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Edox CO-1 Chronograph Quartz Blue Dial Men's Watch
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2010s Wrist Watches

Edox CO-1 Chronograph Quartz White Dial Men's Watch 10242TINBBBUINR
Located in Wilmington, DE
, date, hour, minute, small second. Co-1 Series. Dive watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Edox CO-1
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2010s Wrist Watches

Edox CO-1 Chronograph Quartz Blue Dial Men's Watch 10242TINBBUICDNO
Located in Wilmington, DE
: chronograph, date, hour, minute, small second. Co-1 Series. Dive watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Edox CO
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex James Cameron Deepsea Sea-Dweller D-Blue Steel Ceramic Watch 116660
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
at 3900 meters / 12800 feet. Functions: date, hour, minute, second, chronometer. Dive watch style
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm 126600 Stainless Steel Watch Black Dial UNWORN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, minute, second, chronometer. Dive watch style.
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Diving Deep, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
, animals, animals, surrealism, oil painting, blueDiving DeepKat SilverOil painting on
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

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Oil

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number : 15223 Features : Screwdown Crown - Date Indicator - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Au...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Hermes Black Ostrich Watch Strap
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes '06 Black Ostrich Watch Strap Made in: Not given- believed to be France Year of Production: 2006 Stamp: J stamp in square Color: Black Materials: Ostrich Overall Condition: E...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier. Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Diamond Ladies Wristwatch 69178 Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1 Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: President Model Number: 69178 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1990 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ralph Masri Modernist Open Pink Sapphire Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt rose gold ring with pink sapphires from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with an emphasis on minimalist shapes and silhouettes....
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Fashion Rings

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Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dinh Van Paris Vintage Classic Pi Chinois Studs Earrings in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
A geometric PI Chinois earrings designed by Jean Dinh Van. Beautiful geometric circular pair, created in Paris, France at the jewelry atelier of the iconic designer Dinh Van. This p...
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Stud Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hans Hansen Scandinavian Modernist Yellow Gold Necklace, 1970
By Hans Hansen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A 14ct gold openable rigid necklace with three articulated elements designed by Danish manufacture "Hans Hansen" in the 1970'. A fine example of Scandinavian modernist jewellery. Ma...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hans Hansen Scandinavian Modernist Yellow Gold Necklace, 1970
Hans Hansen Scandinavian Modernist Yellow Gold Necklace, 1970
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Gucci Green Snakeskin Wrap Bracelet Watch
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to watch is evident. Minimal wear to the perforated end of strap with stretching to the holes and general creasing to the leather. The metal hard...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Wrist Watches

Rolex 15200 Oyster Perpetual Date Black Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15200 Serial: A184*** Year: 1999 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

8 Carat Lapis Lazuli Mid-Century Modern Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome 8 Carat Lapis Lazuli Gold Cocktail Ring, centering a securely nestled 8 Carat Cabochon Lapis Lazuli. The ring is Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1.13” l x ...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Roman Dial 16220 Watch w/ Paper, 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16220 Year: 1993 Serial number: S6xxxxx Reference: C03974 Case: 36mm Steel Case without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 18K and Steel
By Rolex
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 18K and Steel. Case diameter: 26 mm. Wrist length: approximately 15.70 centimeters. Total weight: 49.38 grams. We do not guarantee the functi...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 34mm Blue Stainless Steel Oyster Watch 14000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Blue Dial Smooth Bezel Unisex Watch 14000, Circa 1998. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall con...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Orange Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1960's DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm x Diameter...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 Steel Yellow Gold Watch Engine Turned Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Stainless Steel OPD Automatic Watch with Black Dial #79160, 1999
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Women's Stainless Steel OPD Automatic Watch w/ Black Dial #79160 1999 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Model #79160 Serial #619971 Movement #2235 Movement Serial #A12412XX Stainles...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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Stührling Men's 127.33152 Special Reserve Emperor S Watch
Located in New York, NY
crystals on front and back Silver dial with Mother of Pearl inlay and dual time display with open heart
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Gucci Silver Dive Watch
By Gucci
Located in Irvine, CA
Gucci Silver Dive 32mm Watch with silver-tone hardware. 49776MSC
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Luminox Navy Seal Dive Chronograph Steel Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch XS.8154.RP
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Luminox Navy Seal Men's Watch XS.8154.RP. May Have minor Blemishes Due to Storing
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner No Date Watch 114060
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
, performance, and good looks. Designed as a serious dive watch, the Rolex Submariner 114060 has a 300m water
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Technomarine Silver Stainless Steel TechnoDiamond Chronograph Women's Wristwatch
By Technomarine
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Technomarine watches are built to endure your adventurous life and provide you with ultimate style
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 215.30.44.21.01.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 215.30.44.21.01.001 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Steel

Doxa Sub 300T Clive Cussler Automatic Men's Watch 840.80.031.15
Located in Wilmington, DE
no decompression dive times Helium release valve Dial with hand made decorative grinding old radium
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2010s Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 215.30.44.21.01.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 215.30.44.21.01.001 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Steel

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 215.30.44.21.01.001 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Mens Watch 215.30.44.21.01.001 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Steel

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 2908.50.38
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Stainless Steel Orange Bezel Diver Black Dial Men's Watch
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Steel Blue Wave Dial Automatic Watch 2532.80.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Omega Seamaster Professional Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 2532.80.00
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Victorinox Swiss Army Maverick Steel White Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 241700
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Victorinox Maverick Stainless Steel 34 mm White Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 241700. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 124060
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Rolex Submariner No Date 41mm Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 124060. Come with a
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Victorinox Maverick Swiss Army Steel Black Dial Mens Quartz Watch 241697
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Victorinox Maverick Stainless Steel Black Dial Men's Quartz Watch 241697. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch 98B320
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
New with Defects Oceanographer Devil Diver Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 98B320. Small
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch M79230DK-0005
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
New with Defects Tudor Heritage Black Bay Men's Watch M79230DK-0005. The watch has a few tiny dents
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Grand Seiko GMT Steel Limited Edition Burgundy Dial Spring Drive Watch SBGE245
By Grand Seiko
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Grand Seiko GMT Steel Limited Edition Burgundy Dial Spring Drive Watch SBGE245
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2010s Japanese Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat 44 Steel Grey Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB011012/F546-375A
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Mint Pre-owned Breitling Chronomat 44 Steel Gray Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB011012/F546-375A. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Luminox Recon NAV SPC GMT Compass Carbon Black Dial Mens Quartz Watch XL.8832.MI
Located in New York, NY
, Count-Up/Dive, Unidirectional Rotating Bezel Color: Black, Gray, Silver Band Color: Black Band
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Stainless Steel Silver Wristwatch Ref WAF 112
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
uni-directional rotating ratcheted dive bezel, screw-down crown, water resistant to 300 meters Dial
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Dior White Stainless Steel Christal Women's Wristwatch 39 mm
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
grandeur of the watch. Its white dial is equipped with luminous silver-tone hands with Arabic numeral hour
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Superocena Steelfish Ref A17390, Complete Set, Outstanding Condition
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, GB
The perfect combination for a Breitling dive watch, our Superocena Steelfish reference A17390
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise 25x30mm Stainleess Steel Quartz Ref: 2301
By Cartier
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. It shows slight signs of wear and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

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Steel

Brandon Webb Rolex Submariner Diver's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
standard for divers’ watches. " The bezel's engraved 60-minute graduation allows a diver to monitor diving
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1952 Rolex Precision Model 6044 “Royal” Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
1952! Let me introduce you to a special watch. It’s a Rolex that has a very special Crown. One of
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Legacy
By Robert McCauley
Located in Denver, CO
yellow and blue sky with clouds. The oil painting is framed in a silver circular frame. Biography
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Omega Seamaster Apnea Jacques Mayol Silver Dial Men’s Watch 2595.30.00
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Apnea Jacques Mayol Silver Dial Mens Watch 2595.30.00. Automatic self-winding
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

2016 Breitling Stainless Steel SuperOcean Heritage 42 Diver's Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
, original outer box, original inner box and pillow. This watch is the perfect companion for Diving, Yachting
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Good Shark
By Robert McCauley
Located in Denver, CO
painting feels mutually like an interview and a radio show. The shark is swimming towards the silver
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Omega Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Constellation Co-Axial Chronometer Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a smart looking watch that you can wear anywhere even scuba diving. On Omega's Website it
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Enicar Stainless Steel Sherpa Super Dive Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Enicar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Enicar stainless steel Sherpa Super-Dive automatic wind diver’s model circa 1970’s. Great looking
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Steel Diver Watch 15710ST.OO.A002CA.02
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
locked crowns. The dial is an elegant silver tone with a mega tapisserie pattern that has luminescent
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
1957, intending it to be used both as a recreational dive watch and as a regatta timer. In 1969
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

PANERAI PAM 27 A Luminor Marina Power Reserve "Silver Arrow"
By Panerai
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panerai Style Number: PAM00027 Also Called: PAM 27, PAM27, Panerai 27 "Silver
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Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Blancpain Stainless Steel Bathyscaphe Diver's Automatic Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
prime example of a dive watch which belongs to an important lineage of iconic watches that are tied to
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

BREITLING Steel Chronomat Evolution with Mother-of-Pearl Dial
By Breitling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
markers, silver subdials MOVEMENT: Automatic C.O.S.C. Certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Croton Stainless Steel Chronograph Tachometer Telemeter Scale Wristwatch
By Croton
Located in New York, NY
producing chronographs and dive watches (often with a Valjoux ebauche). Nivada wanted to expand to selling
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Steel White Diver 15710ST.OO.A010CA.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
If you are looking for a diver watch that works for your daily life as well as your aquatic
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tag Heuer Link Calibre 36
By TAG Heuer
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
suitable for diving, as it’s water resistent up to 200 meters. This watch is part of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Wristwatch with Brown Dial
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Brown Tapisserie, silvered and brown subdials Movement: Automatic
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

AUDEMARS PIGUET Stainless Steel Royal Oak Chronograph Brown "Root Beer" Dial Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gender Mens Case Material Stainless Steel, Brushed Dial Color Brown Tapisserie, silver & brown
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Swiss Wrist Watches

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Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Sinex Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Diver Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. The stainless steel case has long sharp lugs, and the black and silver diving bezel is in great shape
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Silver Dive Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate silver dive watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of stainless steel, steel and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4 vintage editions and 21 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a silver dive watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A silver dive watch from Omega, Gucci and Rolex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. When shopping for a silver dive watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Silver Dive Watch?

The price for a silver dive watch starts at $529 and tops out at $21,644 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,705.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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