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Vintage Index Card Box

MCM Teak Index Card File / Box
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak index card file box, circa 1970s. The box is in great vintage condition and measures: 5.5
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Index Card Box

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Teak, Paper

Vintage MCM Teak Index Card File / Box
MCM Teak Index Card File / Box
H 4.875 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Omega Speedmaster Professional Gemini 4 Mens Watch 3597.04.00 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Professional Gemini 4 Mens Watch 3597.04.00 Box Card. Manual winding chronograph
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20th Century Vintage Index Card Box

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch 1002
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand
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1960s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity
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1980s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

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Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126300 Model Number: M126300-0014 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Rolex Caliber 3235 Origin: Mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch was produced in 1969. Dial with patina on the hand due to aging. The original box and paper are not included and were recently serviced. It can be polished upon request. Th...
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Finished Beige Dial Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Index Card Box

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Stainless Steel

GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box but papers are not included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel

Rolex Air King with Custom Orange Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: Mid 1970's DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEME...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Killy Triple Date Calendar Chronograph 6036 Steel Manual Wind Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6036 Year: 1954 Serial number: 94xxxx Reference: OT1522 Jean Claude Killy is one of the legendary Olympic Ski champions who has one of the longest member...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Premier 40mm Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch A45340211G1X2
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model. Comes with an original Box. But papers and manuals are Not included. Brand: Breitling Model Number: A45340211G1X2 Department: Men Country/Region of Manufactur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Watch Zenith Elite HW 18K Solid Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Men
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Geneva, CH
Indulge in the timeless allure of vintage luxury with our exquisite Zenith Elite HW timepiece. Crafted in 18K gold and adorned with a luxurious brown alligator strap, this watch exud...
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1990s Vintage Index Card Box

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Yellow Gold

AGL Certified Eleven Carats Colombian Emerald Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale pendant necklace features an AGL certified rare only oil treated Colombian emerald weighing 11.84 carats in excellent cut at its center. The cushion-cut gem measures ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 16014 Steel Black Roman Numeral Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Mens Model - 16014 Datejust Metals - Steel / Yellow Gold Case size - 36mm Bezel - White gold Fluted. Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Automati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Papers New Condition from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Dia...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Index Card Box

Men's Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring 1 emerald cut emerald approximately 12.7 cts with baguette & round cut diamonds, emeralds & black enamel set in platinum Ring S...
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Early 2000s Unknown Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Charcoal Sunburst Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Custom Green Diamond Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: Late 1970'S MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual, Automatic / 26 Jewels / C...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Silver Dial Manual Wind 6694 Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6694 Year: 1971 Serial number: 29xxxxx Reference: C03581 Case: 34mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous w/ inner case back ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Steel Mens Watch 3592.50.00 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Steel Mens Watch 3592.50.00 Box Card. Manual winding
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20th Century Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel

Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Red Dial Steel Mens Watch 3510.61.00 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Red Dial Steel Mens Watch 3510.61.00 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
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20th Century Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel

Omega DeVille Prestige Limited Series 1996 Rose Gold Watch 4601.54.11 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega DeVille Prestige Limited Series 1996 Rose Gold Watch 4601.54.11 Box Card. Automatic self
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20th Century Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Rose Gold

Omega Speedmaster Reduced Marui LE Panda Dial Mens Watch 3539.31.00 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Marui LE Panda Dial Mens Watch 3539.31.00 Box Card. Automatic self
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20th Century Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Datejust Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by a 2-year Chronostore Warranty.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Reduced Chrono Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 3510.50.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
1997 Card. Minor dirt on hands due to age. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Stainless Steel Case
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Two-Tone Black Dial Watch Ref 16613
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
markers, yellow index markers, date at 3 o’clock Serial #: U439XXX Reference #: 16613 No Inner Box, Shell
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1990s Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Gold Champagne Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Submariner Date Holes Steel None Ceramic Black Dial Mens Watch 16610
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Included. Comes with Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Brand: Rolex Type
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 14270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Gray Dial Manual Winding Mens Watch 135.041
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
. Comes with Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Air-King No Holes Steel Salmon Dial Automatic Mens Watch 14010
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Papers are Included. Comes with Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Index Hour Markers. Date Display Set At the 3 O'clock Position. No Original Box and Papers are Included
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1980s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Index Hour Markers. Date Indicator at the 3 O'clock Position. Water Resistant up to 100 Meters. No
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1980s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Vintage Ulysse Nardin 14k Yellow Gold Saddle Leather Automatic Mens Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Sea Dweller Steel Date Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16600
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Chronostore box and Chronostore warranty card, Wrist size 7.25 Inches Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel

Omega Seamaster 120M Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch 1961501
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Omega Department
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 16700
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
box and papers are not included. Comes with a presentation box and an authenticity card. Covered by a
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1980s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust Black Dial Steel & 18K White Gold Automatic Men's Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet. Fluted White Gold Bezel. Black Dial with Luminous Hands and Index Hour Markers, Date Display set
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Vintage Rolex Date Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men Watch 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Datejust Holes Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16220
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Vintage Rolex Orchid 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Ladies Watch 327
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
with a presentation box and an authenticity card. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold No Holes Case Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
produced in 1997. No original box and papers are included. Comes with a gift box and the seller's warranty
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 1272.10.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
presentation box and the seller's authenticity card. Covered by a 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand: OMEGA
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex
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1960s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Vintage Rolex Datejust 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand
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1950s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Mens Automatic Watch 3893J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Papers are Included. Comes with Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex
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1980s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Omega Speedmaster Steel Chronograph Blue Dial Mens Automatic Watch 3511.80.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
, Blue Dial with Silver-Tone Luminous Hands and Index Hour Markers, Date Displayed set at the 3 o'clock
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Steel Blue Dial Men's Automatic Watch 3511.80.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Steel Bezel with Engraved Tachymeter, Blue Dial with Silver-Tone Luminous Hands and Index Hour Markers
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a presentation box and an
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1980s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Omega Seamaster 600 Ploprof Steel Blue Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 1660077
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Department
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1980s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Vintage Omega Seamaster 34mm Gold Steel Silver Dial Men Automatic Watch 2577-10
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand
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1950s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Steel Blue Wave Dial Automatic Watch 2532.80.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Luminous Silver-Tone Hands and Index Hour Markers. Date Display Set at the 3 O'clock Position Water
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Blue Wave Dial Quartz Men Watch 2541.80.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

1950's Belgian Six Drawer Bank Of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
on. The chest features the original hardware throughout, heavy weight cast handles and index card
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1950s Belgian Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Birch

1950's Belgian Six Drawer Bank Of Drawers
1950's Belgian Six Drawer Bank Of Drawers
H 30.71 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in
1950's Belgian Twelve Drawer Bank Of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
dovetailed on. The chest features the original hardware throughout, heavy weight cast handles and index card
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1950s Belgian Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Birch

1950's Belgian Twelve Drawer Bank Of Drawers
1950's Belgian Twelve Drawer Bank Of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 83.47 in D 20.48 in
Rolex Date 14K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
with a presentation box and an authenticity card. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 76183 Ladies Watch, Gray Dial, White Bar, A No. Used
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
: 15.5cm Total Weight: 42g Accessories: Outer box, inner box (damaged), warranty card (Nov 1999
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Late 20th Century Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
included. Comes with a gift box and the seller's warranty card. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year
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1990s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Untitled
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
work also retains an inscribed index card with purchase information believed created by the Honolulu
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Screen

Omega Speedmaster Reduced Automatic Men’s Watch 3510.50.00 Box Card
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Reduced Automatic Mens Watch 3510.50.00 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement
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20th Century Vintage Index Card Box

Original CHO-T Type Russian Sexstant in Original Box in Great Condition
Located in Sofia, BG
adjustable index error is zero. The inside cover of the original grey case is an inventory card in Russian
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Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Metal

Omega Speedmaster Apollo Limited 30th Anniversary Moonwatch 3560.50.00
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Omega box and card.
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20th Century Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Hamilton 10k Gold Filled Steel Black Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
-Tone Hands, And Index Hour Markers. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with Chronostore
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Hand-Wind Watch 3544-1
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Index Drawers
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A collection of index card holders. Average height, width and deph varies. Large
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20th Century English Vintage Index Card Box

Index Drawers
Index Drawers
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 19.69 in
Rolex SS RED Submariner Date ref# 1680 circa 1972 B & P
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, multilingual warrantee slip, cigarette box card. Great looking vintage model, complete kit.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Complete with box, original Rolex warrantee card, booklets, sleeve
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Index Card Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Vintage Index Card Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage index card box you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from steel, gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect vintage index card box may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage index card box — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Omega and Ulysse Nardin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage index card box, 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 Vintage Index Card Box?

On average, a vintage index card box at 1stDibs sells for $4,115, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $14,099 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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