Audemars Piguet Offshore 'Beast' Tropical Dial Men's Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Men's watch. 42mm stainless steel case with octagon shape bezel
1990s Wrist Watches
Steel
Audemars Piguet Offshore 'Beast' Tropical Dial Men's Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Men's watch. 42mm stainless steel case with octagon shape bezel
Steel
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
Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Dial: Super Smooth Glossy Gilt Tropical Dial where the lumes are still intact and have turned into
Steel, Stainless Steel
$2,800
H 1.7 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
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
Steel
Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
& clasp code 1 70 Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and running
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
showcases a black tropical ‘nipple’ dial that has aged to a warm, rich patina over time. The dial is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Zenith Chronograph Calibre 156.17 – 18ct Yellow Gold – 38mm x 36mm – 1956
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in London, GB
tropical ageing gives this watch a completely unique identity, one that cannot be manufactured or
18k Gold
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
time has transformed into what is known as a Tropical dial. Complementing the case is a bi-directional
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BEZEL: Blue BAND: Oyster 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic Highly desirable violet/tropical dial
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16220 36mm Silver Tropical Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Tropical Dial
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Omega Seamaster Cosmic 166.022 Steel Auto Tropical Dial 35mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
primary draw of this specific watch is the tropical dial. This finish is the result of a natural aging
Steel, Stainless Steel
$21,000
W 1.66 in L 1.66 in
Vintage 1969 Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel Manual Wind Brown Tropical Dial
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
made in the immediate aftermath of that success. Omega did not redesign the watch to celebrate it
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 6305 RED Datejust Rare TROPICAL DIAL Stainless Steel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Dial: Original Tropical Dial Face: Acrylic Crystal Case Size: 36mm Includes: -Rolex Box
Stainless Steel
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
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
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
Rolex Submariner 5512 Men's Automatic Vintage Watch Tropical Gilt Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Reference #:5512. Rolex Submariner 5512 Mens Automatic Vintage Watch Tropical Gilt
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
Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Stainless Steel Watch Brown Tropical Dial
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Total Mass = 61.7 grams Does Not Include Original Box or Papers This watch is guaranteed authentic. One
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Stainless Steel Tropical Military Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
case back engraved with "ADDF Tropicalized"" and marked "Shockproof -Antimagnetic-Waterproof
Stainless Steel
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.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Ref 16610 Tropical Tritium, circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
keeping and operation. Your purchase includes our popular fine Italian leather watch pouch, ideal for
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-68ST Vintage Tropical Dial SS
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-68ST Vintage Tropical Dial SS 42mm
Unavailable
W 1.34 in L 1.66 in
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Tropical Seamaster manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Omega Seamaster ref 2759-10 SC, circa 1950’s with gorgeous golden hued tropical dial
Gold-filled
Hamilton Super Compressor Tropical Dial Stainless Steel Diver’s, circa 1960s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
at 2 o’clock. Featuring a very pleasing original patina’d “tropical” dial with applied aged tritium
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal with a very pleasing tropical dial with
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Peach Dial Self-Winding Wristwatch 1601, c1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal with a richly patina’d “Tropical Peach
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Root Beer Tropical Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Model 1675 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
" Tropical Model Number: 1675 Age: 1978 Serial Number: 59064** Band: Custom Leather & Rolex plated Buckle
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 5512, Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Reference #:5512. Rolex Submariner 5512 Mens Automatic Vintage Watch Tropical Gilt
Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Case, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oysterdate Reference #:6494. Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Unpolished 6494 Men Hand Wind Watch
Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oysterdate Reference #:6494. Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Unpolished 6494 Men Hand Wind Watch
Rolex Oysterdate 6494, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oysterdate Reference #:6494. Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Unpolished 6494 Men Hand Wind Watch
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
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel, Steel
Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Watch Tropical Dial Amazing Condition
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Watch Tropical Dial Amazing Condition - Omega Manual Winding 601
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
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rare Vintage Oriosa Chronograph – 1960s Stunning Tropical Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Vintage Oriosa Chronograph – 1960s Stunning Tropical Dial The Oriosa Chronograph is a
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
to many of its counterparts, as vintage Rolex sport watches with gilt or tropical dials sell for
Stainless Steel
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
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Cosmograph Tropical Wristwatch Model 6239
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This watch has been fully inspected in house. Our experts check all watches with the utmost care and
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Tropical Intense Color-Change Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
color change dial sport watches continue to grow in popularity among collectors. This watch offers both
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch with "Tropical" Brown Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
" Submariner, Ref. 1680. This watch retains its original riveted bracelet, original bezel insert with original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Tropical Sub Dials Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
level of this piece is augmented by the color-change brown “tropical” sub dials. In person, the brown is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel "Tropical" Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of elements that will delight any rare watch enthusiast. This Ref. 6263, already quite desirable, has
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Tropical Meters First Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
its more standard counterparts in the exclusivity department. In person, the dial of this watch is
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
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...
Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold and Steel Tropical Series with California Romabic Dial from 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bubble Back" Ref. 4392 METAL: Solid Rose
Tropical Nipple Dial Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Blue 18 Karat Gold Rare
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Yellow Gold Band: Custom Blue Nato Strap Bezel: Blue Dial: TROPICAL NIPPLE DIAL - Blue
18k Gold
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and Gold Brown Color-Change Dial Datejust Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. 16038, offers a distinctive variation of one of the most classic watch. So-called “tropical” dials are
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Tropical Dial Men’s Watch Ref. 6066
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aged tropical dial. The dial has developed a rich, warm brown patina with scattered speckling, giving
Stainless Steel
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
Omega Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
1940’s Case three-body, polished and brushed, straight lugs, snap on case back. nd Dial tropical with
Stainless Steel
Hermes Scarf WILD SINGAPORE Rouge Violet Beige Silk
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
and only come out at nightfall. At the center of the composition, a lion in the form of a tropical fig
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
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
mint condition with the original sticker on the back. The dial is incredible with beautiful "tropical
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5508 with Tropical Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
caramel tropical dial. The dial of this James Bond started out as black but due to aging it has turned to
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6262 circa 1960s with Tropical Subs
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
condition with a beautiful dial with tropical brown subsidiary registers. The watch is equipped with the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Tropical Dial Watch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Factory One-Of-A-Kind Tropical Dial Dial Aged
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and Gold Tropical Dial Datejust Automatic Watch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Factory Black Gilt Gold
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm ...
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
By Richard Mille
Located in New York, NY
The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history, dating back to the 1960s and considered an antique. The watch comes with an aftermarket...
Gold-filled
OMEGA Automatic Watch. Omega Constellation Chronometer Mens Watch.
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic Watch 1001 Omega Movement ref 168.047 Condition: Works and keeps time. Works like it should. Winds up while wearing it. Details: 34.5mm Ca...
Stainless Steel
Omega Watch. Authentic Mens Omega Mechanical 266cal Wristwatch. Omega 1950s
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Band material: Stainless steel Materials: Stainless steel Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Genuine Omega Ref. 2743-1 1950s Mechanical Watch Separate minut...
Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...
Roman Malakov 100.19 Carats Total Graduating Mixed-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 307 pear, marquise, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 100.19 carats total. Exquisitely set in an intricate fringe design made of 18K white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Longines Steel Mid Century Automatic with Original Dial circa 1960's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CAL...
2017 Historical Richard Mille RM11-03 Titanium 50mm
By Richard Mille
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
RM11_03 Richard Mille Excellent condition with box and papers CALIBRE RMAC3 Skeletonised automatic movement with hours, minutes, seconds, flyback chronograph, 60-minute countdown ti...
Titanium
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Silver Dial Steel 77350ST.OO.1261ST.01 B/P
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Silver-tone dial with index hour markers. Dial Type: Analog. Date display a...
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 1st Edition "A series" 39mm Watch 5402ST Circa 1972
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Designed in one night by Gérald Genta, the first Royal Oak model was presented in 1972 at the Basel Fair, after two years of development. This extraordinary watch elevated steel to a...
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / C...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 Steel Silver Dial 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 wristwatch, a true masterpiece of luxury and precision. Crafted with a solid stainless steel caseback and bracelet, ...
Stainless Steel
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.66 Carats Oval Cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 3.66 carats oval cut pink diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Pink color and Internally Flawless clarity, bezel-set in 18K rose ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
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