1950s Omega Jumbo 2505 Rare 12-2-4-8-10 Dial 38mm Steel Calatrava
By Omega
Located in London, GB
: 38.5mm Movement: Manual Wind (Omega 30mm Calibre) Dial: Original aged "Stardust" finish with Applied
Steel
Ladies Gucci Wristwatch Ref 3900L, Gold Plated, Stardust Effect Dial, c 2000
By Gucci
Located in Canterbury, England
plated steel. This example also has the seldom seen stardust effect dial. Very much a Gucci design, this
1950s Omega Jumbo 2505 Rare 12-2-4-8-10 Dial 38mm Steel Calatrava
By Omega
Located in London, GB
: 38.5mm Movement: Manual Wind (Omega 30mm Calibre) Dial: Original aged "Stardust" finish with Applied
Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Mega-Quartz Blue Stardust Dial circa 1970s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18k yellow gold Mega-Quartz with "Stardust" dial, massive high frequency quartz movement 2.4
Heuer Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch with Date circa 1970s
By Heuer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case. Scarce and popular model with unusual natural color change blue, violet, and golden stardust dial
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Watch, Circa 1960s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Hamilton, AU
stardust dial and dual weave 18 carat gold case and bracelet complimented by the classical combination of
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
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