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Corum Sterling Silver Cuff Style Manual Watch, 1970s
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This is a very rare watch by a premier house and hand made in Sterling Silver. It is easy to
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

A Unique Enamel Gold 18 k watch in the shape of a Jockey cap very rare
Located in London, GB
Enamel Gold 18 k watch in the shape of a Jockey cap very rare Enamel Gold Ladies Jockey cap shaped
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Antique 1890s European Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century Experimental Electromechanical Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This very rare watch is in exceptional condition. It is fitted with an experimental movement with
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Omega Vintage Bumper Steelo case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Original Omega winder. Watch comes with brand new black Lizard Strap. Very rare watch. Size 34mm excluding
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Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches

Cuervo & Sabrinos Rare 8 Day Wrist Watch with Original Dial Art Deco Tank 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a very rare watch made for the legendary house of Cuervo & Sobrinos
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Vintage and rare pink solid gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
keep the vintage value Amazing and very rare watch to add to your collection or for to wear. Size 29 mm
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Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex 18Kt Yellow Gold Early Datejust Watch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. yellow gold it is a very rare watch as well as being one of the first Datejust models. This impressive
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3990j-010 in yellow gold 36mm Manual watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
case size. With box and papers. Circa 2005. Appears to be a very rare watch as there looks to have been
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This is a very rare watch by the legendary American house of Waltham, from Waltham Massachusetts
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Description: Rare Waltham Trench Watch housed in a silverode case. This is the crown jewel of this watch; this
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
grade railroad watches which kept time to within 3 or 4 seconds a day. The entire watch is in excellent
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Ref 4224 Very rare steel cased oversize-Jumbo-Rolex watch rare lugs
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Ref 4224 Very rare steel cased oversize-Jumbo-Rolex watch with beautiful unusual lugs.1950's
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Rare vintage square silver watch with very attractive dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage watch in amazing condition with very beautiful luminious numbers and hands. Luminious
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Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Limited 18kt Gold Omega Chronometre Savonette Pocket Watch, Grade Very Best
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectable Limited 18kt Yellow Gold Omega Chronometre pocket watch, Grade Very
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811 - Automatic winding; 26 jewels
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage OMEGA 18K Gold Pearl Sapphire & Diamonds Grape Watch Bracelet Very RARE
By Omega
Located in Addison, TX
truly a rare find for any watch collector or fashion lover. Accent stones: Diamonds, Sapphires & Pearls
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in London, GB
watch is one of the finest pocket watches ever produced by an English watchmaker.
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
vintage Champion "lizard calf" brown leather strap. It is a very attractive looking watch, a very rare
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

14K Gold Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare complicated Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham. Chronograph and Repeater
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe, A Very Rare Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch, Ref 3821/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Point Richmond, CA
PATEK PHILIPPE, A VERY RARE CALATRAVA 18K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH, REF. 3821/1. CIRCA: 1985 CASE
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Classical Roman Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Rare Corum $20 1897 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin Men's 36mm Quartz Watch
By Corum
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Corum $20 1897 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin Men's 36mm Quartz Watch - Quartz; sweep
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Very Rare and Unusual Vintage 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ladies Lance Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare & Unusual Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ladies Lanco Watch - Manual winding, 17
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Illinois White Gold Filled New Yorker Art Deco Rare Model circa, 1928
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: New Yorker METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
What an incredible offering. How about an English Waltham Trench Watch with a rare shadow box
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Vintage rare cushion shaped watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage rare Cushion shape 18 K gold.1930's This is a lovely and rare cushion shaped watch in
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Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Omega 220.93.43.22.99.001 Seamaster 43mm Platinum Box Paper STICKERS VERY RARE
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
- VERY RARE ONLY 87 MADE Band: Leather Bezel: Platinum Dial: Grey Face: Sapphire
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rare Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s
By Omega
Located in Boostedt, SH
rare, original and makes this watch very special. You don´t see it too often. The watch is in a good
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Hermes Vintage watch enamel manual winding
By Hermès
Located in Romford, GB
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermes vintage Watch. Beautiful Watch incased in a golden metal pendant
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Longines Gemini 11 Digital Wristwatch, Gold Plated, Very Rare, c 1976.
By Longines
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our extremely rare and complete vintage Longines Gemini II features a 35.4 mm case and bracelet in
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vetta Stop Second, Antimagnetique, Rare Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vetta Stop Second, Antimagnetique, rare, 50’ Movement and functions: hand-winding cal. E1168
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rare SWATCH SCUBA 200 Very Wet 1991, original packaging never opened
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
Rare water-resistant watch, packaged in a jar from the Scuba Collection 200 of 1991. The watch is
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rare SWATCH SCUBA 200 Very Wet 1991, original packaging never opened
Rare SWATCH SCUBA 200 Very Wet 1991, original packaging never opened
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H 5.12 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in L 2.76 in
Rolex 69318 Ladies Pearlmaster VERY RARE Lapis Lazuli Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Original VERY RARE
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
– excluding water damage More about this Rolex: A Very Rare thin 18k gold Rolex dress watch Reference
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Extremely Rare and Stylish Curvex Rectangular Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Extremely rare and stylish Curved Rectangular Watch. This Stylish watch is Curved and with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Extremely Rare and Stylish Curvex Rectangular Watch
Omega Extremely Rare and Stylish Curvex Rectangular Watch
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H 1.54 in W 0.87 in Dm 1.54 in
Rolex Rare Oyster Perpetual 6285 HoneycombDial Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Pre-Owned Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Circa 1950s Reference number 6285, 18K Rose Gold
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rare Harwood Early Automatic Wrist Watch in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A rare early example of a John Harwood wrist watch circa the early 1920's. Found in a very rare
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Submariner 16808 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Gilt Nipple Dial Very Rare
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Yellow Gold Bezel: Black Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 40mm Includes: -Elegant Watch
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906
Located in London, GB
Dent London. A Rare and Important 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1906
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
Description: Rare Waltham Trench / WW1 Watch house in a nickel case. The movement is a rare, it is a “Lady
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
is a very rare offering, I don’t use that word lightly (rare) . This watch is specifically called
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rare & Important Rolex Precision Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Precision. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch C1965
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Prince. A very rare 38mm 18ct yellow gold dress pocket watch with a specially made chain by
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone 16233 Circa 1992 Very Rare C Series Silver Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Very Rare Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Omani Dial Bark Finish
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rolex Very Rare Day-Date Vintage Gents 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Omani Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 36 mm Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era. A genuine Bold Military dial that has
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
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H 0.4 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Very Rare Day-Date Vintage Gents 18 Karat Gold Grey Qaboos Dial 1803/8
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, grey dial
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Huguenin Berthoud. A Rare Early Gold, Hunting Cased, Watch Chronograph C1860
Located in London, GB
Huguenin Berthoud Locle. A Rare Early 18ct Yellow Gold, Hunting Cased, Keywind Watch with
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Rare Rolex Prince 9CT Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1930s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Prince. A very rare 9ct yellow gold dress pocket watch C1930s Dial: The excellent silver
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Patek Philippe Gondolo Large Rose Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch C1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe Gondolo. A Rare Large Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Charles Frodsham Rare 18ctGold Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1900s
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20th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1984 Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Rare Vintage Steel Watch 16800
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
condition. This very rare vintage watch is a must-have for any serious collector.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Very Rare Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact very rare watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a very rare 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A very rare watch from Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A very rare watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 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 rose cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a very rare 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 Very Rare Watch?

On average, a very rare watch at 1stDibs sells for $13,448, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $811,046 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Very Rare Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Emeralds are quite rare. This gemstone is rarer and more expensive than a diamond.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Birkins are so rare because of a range of factors. Each is handmade by a single expert craftsperson at the celebrated French luxury house Hermès, so this is going to limit how many can be produced in a year. A limited assortment of leathers and colors is released annually, and bags made in exotic skins such as lizard, ostrich and porosus and niloticus crocodile are exceedingly rare. Demand for the bags is astronomically high because the Birkin, which debuted in 1984, is considered an iconic design and is a coveted item all over the world. Additionally, customers are required to have a purchase history with Hermès in order to buy a new Birkin, and the company only allows boutiques to purchase a specified number of Birkins bi-annually. And Birkins are among the most expensive handbags in the world, so this isn’t an accessory that you’re going to see everyday. Shop an assortment of Hermès Birkin bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In general, the Rolex Daytona models are rare because the luxury Swiss watchmaker only produces limited runs of each one. Some models are rarer than others due to their popularity. You'll find a selection of Rolex Daytona watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, most collectors consider the green Submariner to be rare. Although Rolex uses the green dial on many dressier timepieces, the luxury watchmaker only occasionally offers sportier watches like the Submariner in the color. When Rolex did make green Submariners, production numbers tended to be limited. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Rolex Submariner watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Rolex Submariners are rare depends on the model number. Some are easier to find than others due to increased production. Examples of rare models include the ref. 5517, the honeycomb dial ref. 6204 and the ref. 6538. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Rolex Submariner watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Muzo emeralds are rare. Mined from the Muzo area of Columbia, Muzo emeralds are known for their bold, green hue and utmost quality, making them a popular choice for jewelry collectors. You’ll find a selection of authentic Muzo emerald jewelry pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not coral fossils are rare depends on their specific type. Agatized coral that comes from chalcedony quartz is rare, while others are more common. You'll find a collection of coral fossil decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Rolex Daytonas are rare because the luxury Swiss watchmaker produced a limited number each year, and demand for the watch has historically been high. In 1962, Rolex was named official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway, the home of American stock-car racing. The following year, it introduced the Cosmograph reference 6239, or the Rolex Daytona, in honor of the partnership. Shop a variety of Rolex Daytona watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, a star sapphire is rarer than other types of sapphires. The gemstones get their name from the natural starburst effect that appears on their faces when you view them under a single overhead light. On 1stDibs, shop a range of star sapphire gemstone jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A completely natural emerald is rare. Often, emeralds go through treatments to enhance their appearance or durability. Compared to diamonds, emeralds are actually 20 times rarer. While they’re rare, emeralds are gemstones to purchase if you’re on a budget because they appear larger than a diamond of the same carat weight due to their lower density. Emeralds are believed by many to symbolize royalty, love and mysticism. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of emerald jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because black pearls only form when sand is trapped in a specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada, they are very rare. Black pearls occur once in every 10,000 pearls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Compared to cow, calfskin and lambskin leathers, ostrich leather is rare. However, many luxury fashion houses like Hermés, Louis Vuitton and Gucci use ostrich leather as a material. Shop a selection of ostrich leather handbags, shoes and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Certain quality rhodolite garnets are very rare. The most valuable rhodolites are “spirit color” or medium-high saturation, medium tone, pinkish red gemstone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Hermès Kelly bags are very rare and highly sought after, due to their iconic style status associated with actress and Princess of Monoco, Grace Kelly. Because of this, there is an exclusive waitlist for releases of new Kelly bags. Shop a wide range of professionally authenticated Hermès Kelly bags from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, moss agates are considered one of the rarest types of agates available. Moss agate gets its name from a mineral inclusion of deep green hues that mimics the look of moss within the gemstone. Browse a selection of moss agate jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Generally, So Black Chanel handbags are rare. The term refers to bags that feature black leather and matching black hardware. For each collection, Chanel produces handbags in a set range of colors, and usually only a limited number of bags like the Chanel Classic Flap Bag and Chanel Boy Bag are available in So Black. Because the seasonal selection is small and there is usually great demand for the black-on-black bags, it can be hard to find one at a Chanel boutique. However, you can often buy them on trusted online platforms. Explore a variety of Chanel So Black bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, the Rolex Air-King is not a rare watch as far as the Rolex brand goes. The Rolex Air-King was crafted to pay homage to the pioneers of flight. While production was stopped in 2014,, it has returned to Rolex’s line-up and can still be purchased. Find a collection of expertly vetted Rolex Air-King watches from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Argyle pink diamonds are generally thought of as very rare. This is because pink diamonds account for less than 1 percent of the diamonds mined from the area in Western Australia. You'll find a collection of Argyle pink diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nine-carat diamond is considered rare and holds a premium price. Because of their rarity and size, nine-carat diamonds are a coveted choice for engagement rings. One of the most famous nine-carat diamond rings belongs to actress Kate Hudson, who has a nine-carat emerald cut diamond complemented with tapered baguettes on a platinum band. Shop a selection of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.