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Longines 14k Gold Watch Tropical Patina Ca' 1953
Longines 14k Gold Watch Tropical Patina Ca' 1953

Longines 14k Gold Watch Tropical Patina Ca' 1953

By Longines

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Measures 35mm diameter without crown and 11mm thick. The watch has a beautiful, natural patina "tropical" dial.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960
Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960

Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5512 Year: 1960 Serial number: 55xxxx Reference: C03729; C03603 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 5512 II...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1970's Omega Geneve Vintage Mens TV Shaped Watch with Original Tropical Dial
1970's Omega Geneve Vintage Mens TV Shaped Watch with Original Tropical Dial

1970's Omega Geneve Vintage Mens TV Shaped Watch with Original Tropical Dial

By Omega

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

This is a large watch ca' mid 1970's-Omega Geneve automatic. Measuring approx. 36x43mm, comes with original steel bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969
Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969

Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1680 Year: 1969 Serial number: 21xxxxx Reference: C03413 Case: Show sign of wear with some polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 1680 I 69 Di...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This remarkable example showcases a black tropical ‘nipple’ dial that has aged to a warm, rich patina over time.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675

Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Along with its original Rolex box, this watch comes with original Rolex swing tags, GMT-Master booklet, and Rolex Chronometre results.

Category

20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers
Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers

Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers

By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFRENCE: 16618 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Blue BEZEL: Blue BAND: Oyster 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic Highly desirable violet/...

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 16220 36mm Silver Tropical Dial Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16220 36mm Silver Tropical Dial Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16220 36mm Silver Tropical Dial Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 16220 Serial: L49**** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Si...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Omega Seamaster Cosmic 166.022 Steel Auto Tropical Dial 35mm
Vintage 1970s Omega Seamaster Cosmic 166.022 Steel Auto Tropical Dial 35mm

Vintage 1970s Omega Seamaster Cosmic 166.022 Steel Auto Tropical Dial 35mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

On a leather strap, the watch becomes a versatile daily companion that carries a level of character usually reserved for much more expensive tropical examples.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex 6305 RED Datejust Rare TROPICAL DIAL Stainless Steel 36mm
Vintage Rolex 6305 RED Datejust Rare TROPICAL DIAL Stainless Steel 36mm

Vintage Rolex 6305 RED Datejust Rare TROPICAL DIAL Stainless Steel 36mm

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 6305 Vintage Rolex Serial: 572** Year: 1960 Model: Rolex Datejust ("Red" Datejust) Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: S...

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947
Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947

Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Recent Sales

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Unavailable

W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 5512 Men's Automatic Vintage Watch Tropical Gilt Dial
Rolex Submariner 5512 Men's Automatic Vintage Watch Tropical Gilt Dial

Rolex Submariner 5512 Men's Automatic Vintage Watch Tropical Gilt Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Submariner 5512 Mens Automatic Vintage Watch Tropical Gilt Dial 40mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch

Unavailable

H 0.48 in W 0.71 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.76 in

Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch 36MM

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Unavailable

W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Stainless Steel Watch Brown Tropical Dial
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Stainless Steel Watch Brown Tropical Dial

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Stainless Steel Watch Brown Tropical Dial

By Rolex

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Model: Precision (17-Jewel Hand-Winding Movement) Model #6694 Serial #8270XX Year: 1953 Movement #1215 Movement Serial #372XX Stainless Steel Case w/ Smooth Bezel 33 mm in Diameter (...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Stainless Steel Tropical Military Wristwatch
Hamilton Stainless Steel Tropical Military Wristwatch

Hamilton Stainless Steel Tropical Military Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

It is fitted with KIF shock protection. This watch is the last remaining mechanical wristwatch issued to troops around the World before servicemen were fitted with cheaper quartz ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Tropical Dial wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Tropical Dial wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Tropical Dial wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Paris, FR

Fine and very rare stainless steel self winding wristwatch with tropical dial.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Ref 16610 Tropical Tritium, circa 1990
Rolex Submariner Ref 16610 Tropical Tritium, circa 1990

Rolex Submariner Ref 16610 Tropical Tritium, circa 1990

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A great looking circa 1990 Rolex Submariner ref# 16610 with lightly patina’d luminous tritium indexes, matching patina’d tritium hands, and matching lightly patina’d pearl. Featurin...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Tropical Seamaster manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Tropical Seamaster manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Tropical Seamaster manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A great looking and robust design vintage model. Your watch purchase includes one of our fine glazed leather watch pouches, $50.00 if purchased separately, great for storage and tra...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Super Compressor Tropical Dial Stainless Steel Diver’s, circa 1960s
Hamilton Super Compressor Tropical Dial Stainless Steel Diver’s, circa 1960s

Hamilton Super Compressor Tropical Dial Stainless Steel Diver’s, circa 1960s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Great looking vintage diver’s model branded by Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. SKU: 50053

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 9.3 million circa 1963. Full size man’s 36mm diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal with a very pleasing ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Root Beer Tropical Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Model 1675 circa 1978
Rolex GMT Root Beer Tropical Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Model 1675 circa 1978

Rolex GMT Root Beer Tropical Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Model 1675 circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex Model: GMT Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Brown Nipple Dial "Root Beer" Tropical Model Number: 1675 Age: 1978 Serial Number: 59064** Band: Custom Leath...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 5512, Certified Authentic
Rolex Submariner 5512, Certified Authentic

Rolex Submariner 5512, Certified Authentic

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Submariner 5512 Mens Automatic Vintage Watch Tropical Gilt Dial 40mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Case, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Case, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Case, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Unpolished 6494 Men Hand Wind Watch Tropical Dial 34mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Unpolished 6494 Men Hand Wind Watch Tropical Dial 34mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Unpolished 6494 Men Hand Wind Watch Tropical Dial 34mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Stainless Steel Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch, 1950s Tropical Dial with Applied Arabic and Dagger Hour Markers and Sub Second Dial at Six O'Clock Stainless Steel Bezel Stainless St...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet 56175ST “Tropical” Royal Oak Stainless Steel 33mm Watch
Audemars Piguet 56175ST “Tropical” Royal Oak Stainless Steel 33mm Watch

Audemars Piguet 56175ST “Tropical” Royal Oak Stainless Steel 33mm Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Audemars Piguet 56175ST “Tropical” Royal Oak Stainless Steel 33mm Watch This Audemars Piguet 56175ST “Tropical” Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Watch "Le Forban, F.P.M Sécurité Mer", Tropical Dial
Watch "Le Forban, F.P.M Sécurité Mer", Tropical Dial

Watch "Le Forban, F.P.M Sécurité Mer", Tropical Dial

Located in Vannes, FR

Watch "Le Forban, F.P.M Securité Mer", Tropical Dial A vintage marine watch with mechanical winding.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Rare  Tropical Gilt Dial Mod. 1016
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Rare  Tropical Gilt Dial Mod. 1016

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Rare Tropical Gilt Dial Mod. 1016

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (36mm diameter). Very rare and collectible tropical gilt dial with Arabic numerals and stick markers. Strap band with stainless steel Rolex b...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016
Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016

Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm, vintage Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive rare tropical dial with arabic numbers and a smooth, fixed stainless steel bezel. Fitted with a plexiglass,...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Vintage Oriosa Chronograph – 1960s  Stunning Tropical Dial
Rare Vintage Oriosa Chronograph – 1960s  Stunning Tropical Dial

Rare Vintage Oriosa Chronograph – 1960s Stunning Tropical Dial

Located in London, GB

Performance & Accuracy Accuracy: Running at -20 seconds per day Amplitude: 349 – excellent for a watch of this age Condition & Collectability ⭐ Condition: Well-preserved, with stun...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner Ref. #1680 with “Tropical” Dial
Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner Ref. #1680 with “Tropical” Dial

Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner Ref. #1680 with “Tropical” Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Easily distinguished from its counterparts by the tropical purple color-change dial, this is a unique example of a vintage Submariner.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A super cool vintage piece with which to begin your collection or add to your existing inventory of vintage novelties, offered with the original papers and at an attractive price, pa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Tropical Patina Wristwatch
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Tropical Patina Wristwatch

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Tropical Patina Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A truly vintage looking vintage time piece with a distinctive tropical patina enhanced by original stylized hands. Rose gold and stainless steel models from this era are exceedingly ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Vintage Gents Stainless Steel Tropical Dial 1016
Rolex Explorer Vintage Gents Stainless Steel Tropical Dial 1016

Rolex Explorer Vintage Gents Stainless Steel Tropical Dial 1016

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer Vintage Gents Wristwatch, tropical dial with hour markers and arabic numbers 3, 6 & 9, a fixed stainless steel smooth bezel, a stainless s...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Cosmograph Tropical Wristwatch Model 6239
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Cosmograph Tropical Wristwatch Model 6239

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Cosmograph Tropical Wristwatch Model 6239

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Specifications Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 37mm Dial: Silvered with black sub dials, colour changing to chocolate brown (slight patina to sil...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tropical Brown Dial Stainless Steel Red Submariner Ref 1680
Rolex Tropical Brown Dial Stainless Steel Red Submariner Ref 1680

Rolex Tropical Brown Dial Stainless Steel Red Submariner Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This is the ultimate Rolex red Submariner for the dedicated collector. The stainless steel watch is in mint condition, with a beautiful color change "Mark I" "meters first" brown "tr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Tropical Intense Color-Change Dial Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Tropical Intense Color-Change Dial Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Tropical Intense Color-Change Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A phenomenal and rare example of a yellow gold 1680 Submariner offered in mint condition. Tropical color change dial sport watches continue to grow in popularity among collectors.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch with "Tropical" Brown Dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch with "Tropical" Brown Dial

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch with "Tropical" Brown Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

For the vintage Rolex purist who rejects any replacement parts, we offer an entirely original "red" Submariner, Ref. 1680. This watch retains its original riveted bracelet, origina...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel "Tropical" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel "Tropical" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel "Tropical" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

In today's market where vintage Daytonas have captured the spotlight, this one offers a combination of elements that will delight any rare watch enthusiast. This Ref. 6263, already q...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zenith Chronograph Calibre 156.17 – 18ct Yellow Gold – 38mm x 36mm – 1956
Zenith Chronograph Calibre 156.17 – 18ct Yellow Gold – 38mm x 36mm – 1956

Zenith Chronograph Calibre 156.17 – 18ct Yellow Gold – 38mm x 36mm – 1956

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in London, GB

Our View Vintage Zenith chronographs from the 1950s are already rare, but examples with a dial like this are virtually impossible to replicate. The tropical ageing gives this watch a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 5504 with Tropical Dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 5504 with Tropical Dial

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 5504 with Tropical Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An early Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 5504, circa 1950s. Color-change "tropical" dial reading Super Precision, outer track ring. A rare early Explorer reference nu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Tropical Meters First Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Tropical Meters First Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Tropical Meters First Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

With red Submariners increased popularity in today's market, this is an example that supercedes its more standard counterparts in the exclusivity department. In person, the dial of...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch with "Tropical" Brown Dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch with "Tropical" Brown Dial

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch with "Tropical" Brown Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The superior condition of this piece offers exclusivity in a red Submariner. The watch retains its original hands and meters-first dial, which is beginning to change color and curr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Rolex “Turning Tropical” Matte Dial GMT Ref. #1675
Pre-Owned Rolex “Turning Tropical” Matte Dial GMT Ref. #1675

Pre-Owned Rolex “Turning Tropical” Matte Dial GMT Ref. #1675

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This is a handsome example of a matte dial GMT noted for its beautiful, creamy patina, faded insert, original Rolex USA bracelet stamped “’67”, original date wheel and thick case. Th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Bakelite Pepsi Tropical Dial Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Bakelite Pepsi Tropical Dial Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Bakelite Pepsi Tropical Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM792 Model: 6542 Serial: 262*** Condition: 8 - Good condition Age: 1957 Case Diameter: 38 mm Case Size: 38mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Meters First Submariner Ref 1680 with Tropical Brown Dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Meters First Submariner Ref 1680 with Tropical Brown Dial

Rolex Stainless Steel Meters First Submariner Ref 1680 with Tropical Brown Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A "red" Submariner, Ref. 1680. This watch retains its original hands and tropical Mark I brown color change dial—it looks even more brown in person!

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tropical Nipple Dial Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Blue 18 Karat Gold Rare
Tropical Nipple Dial Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Blue 18 Karat Gold Rare

Tropical Nipple Dial Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Blue 18 Karat Gold Rare

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1680 Serial: 5835*** Year:1979 Model: Submariner Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom Blue Nato Strap Bezel: Blue Dial: TROPICAL NIPP...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Color-Change "Tropical" Dial circa 1960s
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Color-Change "Tropical" Dial circa 1960s

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Color-Change "Tropical" Dial circa 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A color-change "tropical" dial, which has aged from black to brown, is enhanced by soft gilt printing to the glossy dial almost resembling a lacquer finish on this interesting variat...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel and Gold Brown Color-Change Dial Datejust Wristwatch circa 1980s
Rolex Steel and Gold Brown Color-Change Dial Datejust Wristwatch circa 1980s

Rolex Steel and Gold Brown Color-Change Dial Datejust Wristwatch circa 1980s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Offered in mint vintage condition, this stainless steel and 18k yellow gold quickset Datejust, Ref. 16038, offers a distinctive variation of one of the most classic watch. So-called ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Tropical Dial Men’s Watch Ref. 6066
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Tropical Dial Men’s Watch Ref. 6066

Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Tropical Dial Men’s Watch Ref. 6066

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A striking vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision men’s wristwatch, distinguished by its beautifully aged tropical dial. The dial has developed a rich, warm brown patina with scattered s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Automatic Vintage Tropical Dial Amazing Condition
Omega Seamaster Automatic Vintage Tropical Dial Amazing Condition

Omega Seamaster Automatic Vintage Tropical Dial Amazing Condition

By Omega

Located in Dallas, TX

Omega Seamaster Automatic Vintage Tropical Dial Amazing Condition - Omega Automatic 731 Movement. Stainless steel case (34mm diameter). Tropical Dial. Green leather strap. Pre-owned ...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Made in 1940’s Case three-body, polished and brushed, straight lugs, snap on case back. nd D...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hermes Scarf WILD SINGAPORE Rouge Violet Beige Silk
Hermes Scarf WILD SINGAPORE Rouge Violet Beige Silk

Hermes Scarf WILD SINGAPORE Rouge Violet Beige Silk

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

At the center of the composition, a lion in the form of a tropical fig tree watches over the nature of Singapore, whose name means "the city of the lion" in Sanskrit, in reference to...

Category

2010s French Scarves

Rolex Paul Newman Cosmograph “Tropical”
Rolex Paul Newman Cosmograph “Tropical”

Rolex Paul Newman Cosmograph “Tropical”

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rolex aka Paul Newman Cosmograph “Tropical Dial”. This is the most incredible Rolex Paul Newman Cosmograph I have ever owned.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The dial is incredible with beautiful "tropical" brown registers. It is very difficult to find these watches with such nice brown registers.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5508 with Tropical Dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5508 with Tropical Dial

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5508 with Tropical Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a very unusual example of a Rolex Submariner James Bond wristwatch, Ref. 5508, with a caramel tropical dial. The dial of this James Bond started out as black but due to aging...

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Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Date Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an original Rolex 'Red" Submariner Date with a nicely tropic dial. The dial on this watch is all original and has started to turn a lovely tropical brown.

Category

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Materials

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Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6262 circa 1960s with Tropical Subs
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6262 circa 1960s with Tropical Subs

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6262 circa 1960s with Tropical Subs

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Located in Miami Beach, FL

This particular example is in excellent condition with a beautiful dial with tropical brown subsidiary registers. The watch is equipped with the Valjoux caliber 727 manual-wind movem...

Category

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Materials

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Tropical Dial Watch, 1960s

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Located in New York, NY

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Factory One-Of-A-Kind Tropical Dial Dial Aged Naturally This Way Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel 34mm in size Rolex Automatic Movement...

Category

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Materials

Stainless Steel

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Tropical Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tropical watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 152 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a tropical 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic tropical watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Omega and Hamilton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A tropical watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a tropical watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Tropical Watch?

Prices for a tropical watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $132 and can go as high as $152,215, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,995.

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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.

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