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Vintage Rolex Prince

Rolex Prince Doctors Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Rolex Vintage Cellini prince Circa approximately 1930s Steel & Gold case Dial off white with black
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Prince Doctors Two Tone Watch
Rolex Prince Doctors Two Tone Watch
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H 1.58 in W 1.11 in
Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince 7965 Rolex 34mm Leather Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince 34mm Stainless Steel Vintage Watch with booklet papers. This genuine
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 Ct Gold
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 ct Gold We are proud to offer you this very good Rolex
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Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 Ct Gold
Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 Ct Gold
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H 1.67 in W 0.97 in
Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince 7965 Rolex 34mm Leather Men's Watch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince 34mm Stainless Steel Vintage Watch with booklet papers. This genuine
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate "Ranger" Ref 9101/0 Automatic Watch, circa 1975
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rarely Seen Rolex Prince OysterDate by Tudor "RANGER" Gents' Wristwatch, reference: 9101/0
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch comes with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tudor Prince Oysterdate Reference 7966
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the vintage 1964 Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate Reference 7966, a timeless treasure that
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tudor Prince 7021/0 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Blue Dial
By Tudor
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage and rare! Tudor Tuddle Prince Oyster Date Submariner with custom blue diamond dial and
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Mens Tudor Prince Oysterdate 75000 Automatic w Paper 1980s RA353
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Tudor Prince Oysterdate Ref.75000 automatic dress watch
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Tudor Prince Oysterdate Ref 75403 14k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA309
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant classic, Men's Tudor 14k gold and stainless steel Prince Oysterdate automatic dress watch
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 94510 Date Day 36mm Automatic 1980s Swiss RA251S
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Tudor Oyster Prince Date Day Ref.94510 "President" automatic dress watch
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 94510 Date Day 36mm Automatic 1980s Swiss RA251
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's Tudor Oyster Prince Date Day Ref.94510 "President" automatic dress watch, c
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rare Vintage Cartier circa 1980 18k Gold and Lacquer “Royking” Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
ranging from Saudi princes to The Beatles and Tom Jones. King began his career at the age of 14 as an
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items

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18k Gold

Gruen Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Original Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
different levels. They even produced the Rolex Prince for Rolex. Their watches are dependable, easy to
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

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Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case. Made in Switzerland, 1957 The case was made in England, Birmingham, 1957 by Denisson watch case c...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 9k Gold

Cartier Tank Must GM Silver Blue Precious
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Must model Tank watch in 925/1000 silver, ecru background with blue railway indexes and Roman numerals, quartz movement, blue exotic leather strap, Cartier folding clasp in s...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

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Silver, Stainless Steel

Omega 332 Ref. 2398 14 k Gold Solid Gold Men’s Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega 332 Ref. 2398 14 k Gold Solid Gold Men’s Vintage Watch. Vintage Omega Bumper cal. 332 Ref. 2398 1 (Pré Seamaster) Circa: 1947 Swiss Made, automatic Wind Movement, signed...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic Original Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number : 1500 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Ca...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

18k Gold Men's Watch Omega Constellation Chronometer
By Omega
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega Constellation chronometer, automatic day-date 18k gold men's watch with leather strap, circa 1960-69. Lug width 19mm, mechanical automatic movement, gold tone original dial, go...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case with stainless steel back (27mm x 34mm). White dial with black Roman numerals. Black Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Always in style, a retro classic Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch. The height of popularity 1950-60s, this sleek 34mm timepiece presents clean lines and is ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number : 15223 Features : Screwdown Crown - Date Indicator - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Au...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Ladies Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
Patek Philippe Ladies golden ellipse 18k yellow gold wristwatch. Ref 4764 Quartz movement. Blue dial with 18k yellow gold markers. New black leather Patek leather band with an 18k Pa...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6466
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex 1950’s midsize steel 6466 Oysterdate precision. Riveted stretch Rolex Oyster band from the mid 1950’s, buckle from the 1960's. Natural patina on dial. Alternated red and black ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's, Ref. 315418
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's. Watch has long service award engraved on case back from H.J Heinz company. Reference: 315418 Period: 1960's Movement: 24 jewels, Mechanica...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless 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 Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel Oyster Perpetual Date 1512
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex 14kt. yellow gold and steel Oyster Perpetual Date 1512 Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date Made in Switzerland, Date of purchase, 1990. Case Diameter: 34 mm Crown: Original ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 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 Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

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Vintage Rolex Prince Observatory Doctor's Stainless Steel Watch, 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930's Vintage Rolex Prince Observatory Steel Doctor's watch with Two Tone Silver and Gray Dial
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

1968 Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince Stainless Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
A guaranteed authentic vintage men’s Rolex Tudor Oyster-prince wristwatch. Serial number under band
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 1930 Rolex Stay Brite Vintage Rare
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Watch Description​ BRAND : Rolex 1930's Prince Stay Brite MODEL : Osyterdate Comes With: Wood
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Vintage Tudor Prince Oystedate Reference 7968 Stainless Steel Watch, 1959
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1959 Vintage Tudor by Rolex Prince Oysterdate Ref. 7968 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Smooth Bezel and
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tudor Date-Day Reference 94500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1983
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1983 Vintage Tudor by Rolex Oyster Prince Date-Day Ref. 94500 Stainless Steel watch with Original
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Prince Brancard Steel and Gold Watch Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage Rolex Prince Brancard, Circa 1939-1943 in very good working condition. Original Rolex crown
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Vintage Travel Clock 1561
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock 1561, silvered dial with index batons and arabic
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Other

Vintage 18k Gold Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate Rotor Automatic Watch Rose Logo
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a RARE, vintage Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate, rotor self-winding crafted in solid 18k
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Ghisò Prince Imperial Rare Art Deco Pocket Watch ca.1930's/40's
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
numerals above the subseconds dial. Pre-owned, vintage, ca. 1930's-40's. Retailed by high-end jeweler
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tudor Rolex Prince Oysterdate, Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Tudor
Located in Braintree, GB
Tudor Rolex Prince Oysterdate, Automatic Wristwatch, 1970's Gender: Mens Vintage Model : Prince
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Tudor Yellow Gold-Filled Prince Automatic Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Tudor
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a great piece for he who seeks a stylized vintage dress watch with unusual details that
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

Tudor Prince Oysterdate, Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1974
By Tudor
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An authentic vintage Tudor Prince Oysterdate gent's wrist watch in stainless steel; part of our
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7995 / 0. Rare Denim Blue Dial. Circa 1969.
By Tudor
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage Tudor Oyster Prince (Rotor Self winding) reference 7995 / 0 features a stainless steel
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Tudor Submariner Prince Oysterdate Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 76100
By Tudor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tudor Submariner Prince Oysterdate Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 76100. Automatic self-winding
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Tudor Prince Oysterdate 1970's Model 38mm Stainless Steel Ref: 9121/0
By Tudor
Located in București, RO
cases and other parts with Rolex, they typically utilize third-party movements (e.g., ETA). The Prince
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Silver Tudor Style 41mm Datejust Fluted Special Edition Watch
By Tudor
Located in Downey, CA
was already present on some vintage Oyster Prince pieces by Tudor. The good point here is that this
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Silver Tudor Style 41mm Datejust Fluted Special Edition Watch
By Tudor
Located in Downey, CA
was already present on some vintage Oyster Prince pieces by Tudor. The good point here is that this
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2010s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Dunhill, Roy King Rollagas Swiss Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and rare Dunhill Roy King Rollagas Lighter Dunhill Roy King Rollagas Here we have a Unique
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Vintage 1970s French Baroque Revival Vanity Items

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18k Gold, Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Cartier RoyKing 18K Gold & White Enamel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Cartier RoyKing 18K Gold inlay and White Enamel Circa 70s White Enamel 18 Gold inlay
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

British Baroque Cartier “RoyKing” Vintage Gold and Lacquer Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
customers ranging from Saudi princes to The Beatles and Tom Jones. King began his career at the age of 14 as
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items

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Gold

Rolex - Vintage Sporting Prince - Ref: 1561 - Men
By Rolex
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
caseback, manual wind movement, in excellent condition. Rolex chose to name this model the Sporting Prince
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Steel

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A very rare, fine and well-preserved Art Deco vintage wristwatch in silver by Rolex made in 1929
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Silver

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
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Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A very rare, fine and well-preserved Art Deco vintage wristwatch in silver by Rolex made in 1930
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Silver

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
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Vintage 18k Gold Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate Rotor Automatic Watch Rose Logo
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a RARE, vintage Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate, rotor self-winding crafted in solid 18k
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Prince 1/4 Quarter Century Club Eaton 1490 Vintage Watch 14 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Historic collector's watch. Presented to "Benjamin Hunt". Manual wind Rolex movement. Of course
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Tudor Prince Gold Filled and Steel Case Vintage Self Winding Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Tudor Prince Wrist watch, 35 MM Gold Filled with Stainless Steel Back Water
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Mens Tudor Oyster Prince 7017/0 Date Day Jumbo 38mm Automatic 1960s Swiss RA252B
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex buckle. Classic luxury, Tudor's "President" ref.7017/0 Oyster Prince day date automatic, versatile
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Very Rare Cartier “Royking” 18k Gold & Lacquer Vintage Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
customers ranging from Saudi princes to The Beatles and Tom Jones. King began his career at the age of 14 as
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items

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18k Gold

Cartier Rare “Royking” 18k Gold & Red Lacquer, Vintage, circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
from Saudi princes to The Beatles and Tom Jones. King began his career at the age of 14 as an
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Vanity Items

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18k Gold

Tudor Oyster Prince Stainless Steel ref 7964
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince stainless steel watch with a screw back case, silver dial with the ROSE
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage Prince Unisex Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: COM002503 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Vintage Model Variant: Model Number: Prince
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Tudor Oyster Prince 34 Reference 7950, 1958
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Tudor by Rolex Oyster Prince 34 Ref.7950 Stainless Steel watch with Original Two Tone
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tudor Prince Oyster Date Wristwatch Ref 70500
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
date. With Rolex signed folded link Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Great looking vintage model
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Prince Stainless Steel Jumbo Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 7024/0
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
consumers had come to expect from Rolex. 1952 saw the introduction of the Tudor Oyster Prince, with a famous
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tudor stainless steel Prince Oysterdate Jumbo Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1978
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare oversized Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref# 90800 circa 1978. The stainless steel case measures a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Diver’s Oysterdate Self-Winding Wristwatch, c 1974
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Man’s Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref 9121/0 circa 1974. Unusual and cool modern design tonneau
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Calibre 877S movement made by Aegler is same calibre as Rolex Prince movement. Great looking and very
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's.
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
subseconds hand. Calibre 877S movement made by Aegler is same calibre as Rolex Prince movement. Great
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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