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Cartier 1810 1 Must de Cartier Silver 925 Gold Plated Swiss Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Silver 925 Gold Plated Measurements : Case width: 32 mm
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1990s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Lunesa Swiss Made New Old Stock Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lunesa Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Classic Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT ...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

European Vintage Wristwatches Anker, Omega, Orion, Lanco Swiss, Chronometre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and antique wristwatch collection. Total 23 watches . All of them in original condition
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Metal

Bucherer 1940s Swiss Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Wristwatch
By Bucherer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
wristwatch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, stunning
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1940s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Richmond, CA
Swiss Made
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Swiss 17 Jewels
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch 21.9 Grams Swiss 17
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

14k Gold

Olma Incabloc Chronograph Wristwatch. 248 Movement, Swiss Made, Year 1960's.
By Olma
Located in Canterbury, GB
is comparable in style and look to a Heuer Carrera. An under the radar quality Swiss manufacturer
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1960s Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Eloga 14 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch .10 Carat 15.7 Grams Swiss Six Diamonds
By Eloga
Located in Stamford, CT
, Switzerland - an audacious move in the midst of the First World War. During this epoch-making period of
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Patek Philippe Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bell & Ross Diamond Wristwatch
By Bell & Ross
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bell & Ross Diamond automatic movement wristwatch. The oversized watch features a mother-of-pearl
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1980s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Bell & Ross Diamond Wristwatch
Bell & Ross Diamond Wristwatch
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H 0.5 in W 1.82 in Dm 1.82 in
Chopard 18 Karat Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch with mother of pearl dial signed Chopard Swiss Made. Strap
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Wristwatch
Chopard 18 Karat Wristwatch
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W 1.13 in L 7.5 in
Longines "Conquest Automatic". Men's wristwatch.
By Longines
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines "Conquest Automatic". Men's wristwatch. The watch is in working order. Original stainless
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1970s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered
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1940s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
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H 0.36 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.34 in
Bucherer 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Bucherer
Located in Dallas, TX
Bucherer 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold rectangular case ( 15
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

1960s Girard Perregaux Wristwatch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s Girard Perregaux Wrist Watch Face made of crystal Laser-etched border adds beautiful light reflects along frame Hours are marked by Ticks except for the "12" at the top Man...
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1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Crystal, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Omega Gold Dress Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
markers. In nearly new condition, the watch operates smoothly with a seventeen jeweled unadjusted Swiss
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1960s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis Steel Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis Steel Wristwatch Leather Automatic XL, Silver ligne guilloche deco
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari a Gentleman's Bvlgari Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Stainless steel case. Reference BB...
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 6262 Daytona Vintage Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 6262 Model: Daytona Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 36.5mm Crystal: Plastic Bezel: Stainless steel engraved bezel Dial: Black chronograph dial Bracele...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 6262 Daytona Vintage Wristwatch
Rolex 6262 Daytona Vintage Wristwatch
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W 1.43 in L 7 in
Gentlemans Gold Wristwatch, Vacheron & Constantin
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
This Vacheron & Constantin 18K gold mechanical watch is centering a rectangular silver-tone dial with applied gold-tone Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, minute indicator cha...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Approx. 1960s.
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Dial in silver. Approx. 1960s. Steel chain with folding
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1960s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Silver Niello Ladies Manual Winding Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Niello Ladies Manual Winding Wrist Watch - Manual. Steel case with checkered Niello pattern ( 26 mm) . White dial with Roman numerals. Niello checkered link bracelet; fits a 7 1/4 in...
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in London, GB
Crafted during the 1940s, the Bulova 10k Rolled Gold Plate M3 Wristwatch boasts a champagne dial
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1940s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938. Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Gold

Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
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W 0.87 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
Patek Philippe Gold Wristwatch Dated 1951
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
An elegant, fine and rare vintage wristwatch by Patek Philippe made in 1951. The 18 carat
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1950s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gold Wristwatch Dated 1951
Patek Philippe Gold Wristwatch Dated 1951
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H 1.58 in W 1.03 in
Audemars Piguet Platinum Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Stamford, CT
: Original Platinum color Audemars Piguet, very minor spots at 5:30 Inside case: Audemars Piguet Swiss 950 PT
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Platinum

60s Sterling Bracelet Wristwatch by Galana
Located in Water Mill, NY
Modernistic Sterling Swiss Windup Bracelet Watch by Galana-Working Condition
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1960s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Universal Geneve 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch
By Universal Genève
Located in Montreal, QC
Universal Geneve 18k pink gold men's wristwatch, case #10959-1027889. Measures 39mm x 29mm, 15
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1950s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1953 Rolex Bubbleback Gold Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1953 Rolex Bubbleback 14K bezel Gold Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 6105 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback with a 14k yellow gold bezel and stainless steel case, ref: 6105 The watch case is att...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Gold, Steel

New Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold wristwatch, quartz movement, black dial, date
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1990s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
By Bucherer
Located in Geneva, CH
Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Circa 1990. Total weight: 31.31 grams. We do not
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1990s Swiss Anglo-Indian Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Rose Gold Oversized Mechanical Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch for the South American market, 37 M.M. 18K Rose Gold 3 piece case, this is an all original watch with a non Omega signed case made specifically for the ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Rose Gold

Movado Yellow Gold Wristwatch Leather Strap
By Movado
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
/16 inches (28 x 24 mm). The watch is Swiss made and has quartz movement. Weight 22.0 grams. The
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1980s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado Yellow Gold Wristwatch Leather Strap
Movado Yellow Gold Wristwatch Leather Strap
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W 1 in D 0.38 in L 1.13 in
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch 1952
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage automatic wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin in yellow gold, dated 1952. 18ct
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1950s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Woven Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Omega watch is composed of 14 KT yellow gold. Features woven patterned straps. A beautiful classic design, with an adjustable closure. In excellent condition. Vintage Circa 1978...
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Woven Wristwatch
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Woven Wristwatch
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W 0.38 in L 7 in
Gerber Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Gerber 14 karat white gold diamond Swiss movement wristwatch. The watch features a silver
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Omega Automatic Geneve Dynamic Women's Wristwatch, Approx. 1960s
By Omega
Located in bronshoj, DK
Omega Automatic Geneve Dynamic women's wristwatch. Approx. 1960s. In good condition, normal signs
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1960s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Montreal, QC
Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steel wristwatch circa 1950 medium size case 30mm. Acrylic crystal
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1950s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch. The watch features a square-faced dial framed in
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Patek Philippe 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Patek Philippe unisex wristwatch. Square 18 karat yellow gold case 28 x 28 mm (without
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1950s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Patek Philippe 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
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W 1.13 in D 0.25 in L 1.38 in
Omega Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1970S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Diamond and Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch. Circa 1970. 16 round cut Diamonds. Manual winding
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1970s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage ladies wristwatch display box, 1960's
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Vintage ladies wristwatch display box. Made in Switzerland, 1960's Dimensions: Length x
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1960s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Leather

Omega  Vintage  ladies wristwatch display box, 1960's
Omega  Vintage  ladies wristwatch display box, 1960's
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H 3.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
Omega Geneve Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Geneve Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold with manual movement. Circular case in yellow gold
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1960s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex Date 34mm Automatic Watch Crafted In 14 Karat Yellow Gold. Model 1503, Circa Late 1960s. Polished & Serviced By CW21 Watchmaker with New Rolex Parts in April 2022.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1970S
By Chopard
Located in Geneva, CH
Step into the vintage elegance of the Chopard Wristwatch—a timeless masterpiece crafted in 18K
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1970s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Calvin Klein Ladies Wristwatch, Late 20th Century
By Calvin Klein
Located in bronshoj, DK
Classic Calvin Klein ladies wristwatch. Late 20th century. The watch case measures: 28 x 16 mm. In
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Classic Calvin Klein Ladies Wristwatch, Late 20th Century
Classic Calvin Klein Ladies Wristwatch, Late 20th Century
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W 0.63 in Dm 1.38 in L 1.11 in
Lady's Platinum Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). The rectangular dial with Arabic nu...
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Baume & Mercier Classique Monte Carlo Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Classique Monte Carlo gold plated and stainless steel quartz wristwatch. Two tone
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1980s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Bueche Girod Diamond Gold Coral Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in New York, NY
18k gold lady's wrist watch by Bueche Girod, case decorated with coral and diamonds. Manual wind movement. Case is 25mm x 25mm. Leather band is 6.5" long, with gold plated buckle (no...
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1980s
By Longines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gentlemen's Longines 14 Karat Gold Watch. This circa 1980s Longines wristwatch features a 14k
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1970s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Vintage Men's Wristwatch, 1940s / 50s, in Excelle
By Longines
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines vintage men's wristwatch. 1940s / 50s. Case diameter: 35 mm. In excellent original
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Eberhard & Co. Stainless Steel Contograf Chronograph Wristwatch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ref. 31015, case n° 1220, made circ...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vacheron & Constantin, Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1957
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vacheron & Constantin, 18 Karat Men's Manual Watch, 1957. The watch has a 5 Jewel Movement #VC 1002. The case number is 355838, serial #530703. The watch has a silver dial, gold hour...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

LeCoultre Yellow Gold Custom Colored Dial Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's LeCoultre 14k yellow gold wristwatch with custom-colored bright deep purple dial wristwatch
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

LeCoultre Yellow Gold Custom Colored Dial Wristwatch
LeCoultre Yellow Gold Custom Colored Dial Wristwatch
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H 1.5 in W 0.35 in Dm 1.26 in
Vacheron Constantin Chrono Automatic Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Chrono Automatic Gold Mens Wristwatch, 1990s. Pre-Owned
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spaceman Hommage to American Astronauts Mechanical wristwatch c1974
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
SPACEMAN Swiss watch from designer Christian Lemarquand, in tribute to American astronauts. Oval
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1970s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Baume & Mercier Vintage Avant-Garde Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Vintage Avant-Garde Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Wrist length: approximately 15.50
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1980s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume et Mercier Vintage Baumatic Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume et Mercier Vintage Baumatic Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Case diameter: 30 mm. Wrist length
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1990s Swiss Vintage Swiss Wristwatches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Vintage Swiss Wristwatches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage swiss wristwatches. Frequently made of Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 14843 vintage versions or 4 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage swiss wristwatches made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Rolex, Cartier and Omega produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 905 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage swiss wristwatches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of vintage swiss wristwatches, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Vintage Swiss Wristwatches?

On average, vintage swiss wristwatches at 1stDibs sell for $5,168, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $610,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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