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Rolex Air-King, Steel, Original Oyster Bracelet, Automatic, 2000s
Rolex Air-King, Steel, Original Oyster Bracelet, Automatic, 2000s

Rolex Air-King, Steel, Original Oyster Bracelet, Automatic, 2000s

By Rolex

Located in bronshoj, DK

. Watch case diameter: 34 mm. Bracelet lenght: 15 cm. In excellent condition. All watches are thoroughly

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Cartier Santos Octagon Steel & Gold Automatic with Burgundy Dial and Box
Cartier Santos Octagon Steel & Gold Automatic with Burgundy Dial and Box

Cartier Santos Octagon Steel & Gold Automatic with Burgundy Dial and Box

By Cartier

Located in Berlin, BE

Cartier Santos Octagon, circa 1990 Crafted in steel and gold, featuring an automatic movement and a

Category

20th Century French Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

styling with a robust automatic movement and dual‑time functionality, ideal for frequent travelers and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

2011 Omega Speedmaster Date 3513.30 Steel Silver Dial Automatic 40 mm
2011 Omega Speedmaster Date 3513.30 Steel Silver Dial Automatic 40 mm

2011 Omega Speedmaster Date 3513.30 Steel Silver Dial Automatic 40 mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

the convenience of an automatic movement and a date function, making it a practical evolution of the

Category

Late 20th Century Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Paul Picot Titanium Le Plongeur C Type Automatic Wristwatch
Paul Picot Titanium Le Plongeur C Type Automatic Wristwatch

Paul Picot Titanium Le Plongeur C Type Automatic Wristwatch

By Paul Picot

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Paul PICOT Le Plongeur ​​C Type Watch Diving watch. Titanium and rubber strap. Black dial. Date 3H

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.5 Steel Black Dial Automatic 39mm
Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.5 Steel Black Dial Automatic 39mm

Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.5 Steel Black Dial Automatic 39mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

-watch origins. The stainless steel construction and automatic movement make it a practical and reliable

Category

1990s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 16000 Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens 36mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762C
Rolex 16000 Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens 36mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762C

Rolex 16000 Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens 36mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic luxury, Rolex 16000 Oyster Datejust automatic, c.1986, in excellent running condition

Category

1980s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 16220 Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 16220 Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 16220 Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref.16220 automatic, c.1989, in excellent

Category

1980s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1990s Omega Speedmaster Day-Date 3520.53.00 Steel Grey Dial Automatic 39mm
1990s Omega Speedmaster Day-Date 3520.53.00 Steel Grey Dial Automatic 39mm

1990s Omega Speedmaster Day-Date 3520.53.00 Steel Grey Dial Automatic 39mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

on Omega's most legendary chronograph. The Charm Of 90s Complications This watch represents a

Category

Late 20th Century Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1990s Omega Speedmaster Day Date 3520.50.00 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic
1990s Omega Speedmaster Day Date 3520.50.00 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic

1990s Omega Speedmaster Day Date 3520.50.00 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

contemporary, fitting a wide range of wrists. Paired with a robust automatic movement, this Speedmaster becomes

Category

Late 20th Century Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage Omega Seamaster 1960s Automatic Silver Sunburst Dial 35mm case
Vintage Omega Seamaster 1960s Automatic Silver Sunburst Dial 35mm case

Vintage Omega Seamaster 1960s Automatic Silver Sunburst Dial 35mm case

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Omega Seamaster automatic with its original beads of rice bracelet from the late

Category

1960s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA461C
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA461C

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA461C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

authentic watches that have been cleaned, polished and serviced to perfection by our master watch

Category

1960s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier PASHA C Automatic 2324. Rare RED Cherry Bordeaux Dial.
Vintage Cartier PASHA C Automatic 2324. Rare RED Cherry Bordeaux Dial.

Vintage Cartier PASHA C Automatic 2324. Rare RED Cherry Bordeaux Dial.

By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Cartier watch. Cartier Pasha C ref. 2324 W3108299 Rare Red Burgundy Dial. 35mm Case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece

Category

1940s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic Winding English made Dennison Stainless case
Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic Winding English made Dennison Stainless case

Vintage Omega Geneve, Automatic Winding English made Dennison Stainless case

Located in Peshawar, PK

Original Omega Geneve Watch. Case Height 40mm Case diameter 37mm l get the watches from First

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Gilt Tiffany & Co Stainless Steel Gold Automatic Wristwatch
Omega Gilt Tiffany & Co Stainless Steel Gold Automatic Wristwatch

Omega Gilt Tiffany & Co Stainless Steel Gold Automatic Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Stamford, CT

1960s, with automatic bumper movement. The bezel has a layer of 14k gold and stainless steel back

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

watch that defined a category and remains the benchmark for all dive watches that followed. Key Specs

Category

Late 20th Century Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Diamond Set, Automatic
Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Diamond Set, Automatic

Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Diamond Set, Automatic

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel diamond set. Movement: Automatic, Self winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier White Gold Tank American Mid Size Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier White Gold Tank American Mid Size Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier White Gold Tank American Mid Size Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch, 41 X 23 MM 18K White Gold water resistant case

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1975 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic 34mm
1975 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic 34mm

1975 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

that is both understated and versatile. It is a watch that avoids trends, relying instead on timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725

By Cartier

Located in Berlin, DE

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725 Including certificate of authenticity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget 12336 18K WG Diamond & Emerald Pave Dial Automatic 34mm
Vintage Piaget 12336 18K WG Diamond & Emerald Pave Dial Automatic 34mm

Vintage Piaget 12336 18K WG Diamond & Emerald Pave Dial Automatic 34mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

of the jewelry watch category. This reference 12336 C505 is a rare expression of that dominance

Category

1970s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic, c.1967, in excellent working

Category

1960s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1975 Piaget 12303 18k Rose Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 34mm
Vintage 1975 Piaget 12303 18k Rose Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 34mm

Vintage 1975 Piaget 12303 18k Rose Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 34mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

committed to making watches that felt more like finished objects than assembled parts. Rose gold case and

Category

1970s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Seamaster Memomatic Mens 1970s 40mm Gold Capped Automatic Alarm RA693
Omega Seamaster Memomatic Mens 1970s 40mm Gold Capped Automatic Alarm RA693

Omega Seamaster Memomatic Mens 1970s 40mm Gold Capped Automatic Alarm RA693

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster Memomatic automatic alarm watch with date function

Category

1970s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1990 Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Blue Dial Automatic 40mm
Vintage 1990 Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Blue Dial Automatic 40mm

Vintage 1990 Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Blue Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

encapsulates the shift from pure tool watch to a versatile luxury item. While maintaining the core

Category

Late 20th Century Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16000 Datejust 36mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16000 Datejust 36mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16000 Datejust 36mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Ref 16000 Datejust automatic, c.1986, in excellent running

Category

1980s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I 114270 Stainless Automatic Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 36mm
Rolex Explorer I 114270 Stainless Automatic Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 36mm

Rolex Explorer I 114270 Stainless Automatic Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

still one of the most honest watches Rolex has ever made. Every watch we offer has been authenticated

Category

Early 2000s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2006 Rolex Datejust 116233 Two Tone Black Motif Dial Automatic 36mm
2006 Rolex Datejust 116233 Two Tone Black Motif Dial Automatic 36mm

2006 Rolex Datejust 116233 Two Tone Black Motif Dial Automatic 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

-polish case that gives the watch a significantly more substantial presence on the wrist. This specific

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1989 Rolex Daytona Zenith 16523 Two-Tone Automatic White Dial 40mm
1989 Rolex Daytona Zenith 16523 Two-Tone Automatic White Dial 40mm

1989 Rolex Daytona Zenith 16523 Two-Tone Automatic White Dial 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

integration of the automatic Zenith-based movement, a caliber that reshaped the trajectory of the model. As a

Category

1980s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm
1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm

1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

watch era and modern luxury Rolex. Produced for over twenty years, it represents the final evolution of

Category

1990s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA716
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA716

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA716

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Rolex Ref.1002 Men's Oyster automatic, c.1965, in excellent working condition

Category

1960s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic, Ref 14790 BA
18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic, Ref 14790 BA

18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic, Ref 14790 BA

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Reference 14790BA.OO.0789BA.01 with Box & Extract from

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1997 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
1997 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

1997 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

beyond the reach of standard diving watches. It is the definitive choice for those who want classic

Category

1990s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Ref 2782 Mens 35mm 1950s Vintage Bumper Automatic RA718
Omega Constellation Ref 2782 Mens 35mm 1950s Vintage Bumper Automatic RA718

Omega Constellation Ref 2782 Mens 35mm 1950s Vintage Bumper Automatic RA718

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Omega cal.354 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is

Category

1950s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim 18K YG Silver Roman Dial Automatic 33mm
Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim 18K YG Silver Roman Dial Automatic 33mm

Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Slim 18K YG Silver Roman Dial Automatic 33mm

By Blancpain

Located in New York, NY

The Purest Form Of The Dress Watch Blancpain’s Villeret collection is the brand's most traditional

Category

1990s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714
Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714

Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold bumper automatic, c.1944, in excellent working

Category

1940s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Bvlgari 38mm Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Swiss Made, Unisex
Bvlgari 38mm Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Swiss Made, Unisex

Bvlgari 38mm Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Swiss Made, Unisex

By Bulgari

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Stainless steel case. Reference BB38SL Signed automatic

Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage 1980 Longines Admiral 5 Star Ref. 295 – Automatic Day-Date
Vintage 1980 Longines Admiral 5 Star Ref. 295 – Automatic Day-Date

Vintage 1980 Longines Admiral 5 Star Ref. 295 – Automatic Day-Date

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

’ classic sport-luxury design. The watch features a 36MM stainless steel round case paired with an early

Category

1980s Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maserati Neptune Chronograph Automatic Gold Plated Stainless-steel Black Dial B
Maserati Neptune Chronograph Automatic Gold Plated Stainless-steel Black Dial B

Maserati Neptune Chronograph Automatic Gold Plated Stainless-steel Black Dial B

By Maserati

Located in Toronto, CA

: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless-steel Measurements : Case width: 39 mm. (without crown

Category

1990s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Chanel White Ceramic Pink Dial Automatic Ladies Wristwatch Ref.35606
Chanel White Ceramic Pink Dial Automatic Ladies Wristwatch Ref.35606

Chanel White Ceramic Pink Dial Automatic Ladies Wristwatch Ref.35606

Located in London, GB

Here we have a white ceramic Chanel J12 automatic ladies wristwatch featuring a pink mother of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond

Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster 3513 Stainless Steel Automatic Silver Dial 39mm
Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster 3513 Stainless Steel Automatic Silver Dial 39mm

Vintage 1990s Omega Speedmaster 3513 Stainless Steel Automatic Silver Dial 39mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

watch and shifts the emphasis toward balance and clarity. It wears comfortably and still reads instantly

Category

1990s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Navitimer Chronograph Automatic 43mm Black Dial Steel Case Ref. AB012
Breitling Navitimer Chronograph Automatic 43mm Black Dial Steel Case Ref. AB012

Breitling Navitimer Chronograph Automatic 43mm Black Dial Steel Case Ref. AB012

Located in Morris Plains, NJ

One of the most iconic pilot's watches ever made, the Breitling Navitimer needs little introduction

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 All Original Mens 34mm 1960s Automatic RA716S
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 All Original Mens 34mm 1960s Automatic RA716S

Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 All Original Mens 34mm 1960s Automatic RA716S

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 automatic, c.1965, all original, in excellent working

Category

1960s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ref 1510 Oyster Perpetual Date Mens 35mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753C
Rolex Ref 1510 Oyster Perpetual Date Mens 35mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753C

Rolex Ref 1510 Oyster Perpetual Date Mens 35mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cal.3035 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all

Category

1980s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Used Automatic Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of used automatic watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using stainless steel, gold and 18k gold. Find a collection of 891 vintage versions or 1112 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of used automatic watches bearing modern or contemporary hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Rolex, Cartier and Omega are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 108 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of used automatic watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are Used Automatic Watches?

Prices for used automatic watches start at $179 and top out at $425,321 with these watches, on average, selling for $9,439.

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Antique, vintage and luxury 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.

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