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Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Men’s Watch PAM00380
Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Men’s Watch PAM00380

Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Men’s Watch PAM00380

By Panerai

Located in New York, NY

watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Back Winder Wrist Watch Rare
Vintage Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Back Winder Wrist Watch Rare

Vintage Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Back Winder Wrist Watch Rare

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Jaeger Le Coultre Back Winder Wrist Watch Extremely rare

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold

$5,480Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.98 in D 0.91 in L 1.42 in

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Enameled pendant bezel wind watch in the shape of a cherry. Fantastic miniature cherry shaped

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706
Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706

Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex ref.8940 manual wind jumbo dress watch, c.1960s, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega 14k Solid Gold Cal 600 Mens 33mm Manual Wind 1960s Dress Watch RA667
Omega 14k Solid Gold Cal 600 Mens 33mm Manual Wind 1960s Dress Watch RA667

Omega 14k Solid Gold Cal 600 Mens 33mm Manual Wind 1960s Dress Watch RA667

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold manual wind dress watch, c.1961, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k Gold White Dial Hand-Wind Men Watch 5034G
Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k Gold White Dial Hand-Wind Men Watch 5034G

Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k Gold White Dial Hand-Wind Men Watch 5034G

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Crocodile Strap Men's Watch 5034G This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by a Mechanical (Manual-Wind

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Sicura by Breitling 17 Jewels Stainless Steel Men's Hand Wind Date Watch, 38mm
Sicura by Breitling 17 Jewels Stainless Steel Men's Hand Wind Date Watch, 38mm

Sicura by Breitling 17 Jewels Stainless Steel Men's Hand Wind Date Watch, 38mm

Located in New York, NY

Case Size: 38mm Band Length: 7" Hallmark: Sicura Weight: 82.9 Grams Condition: Good condition, minor scratches on crystal, just serviced. Item #: BR-1364-080124-05

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

HYT H4 Gotham Carbon Silver Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Men Watch H4-CB-515020
HYT H4 Gotham Carbon Silver Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Men Watch H4-CB-515020

HYT H4 Gotham Carbon Silver Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Men Watch H4-CB-515020

$35,550Sale Price|55% Off

H 2.05 in W 0.75 in Dm 2.05 in

HYT H4 Gotham Carbon Silver Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Men Watch H4-CB-515020

By HYT

Located in New York, NY

materials make it a standout piece for watch collectors who appreciate bold and innovative timepieces. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

HYT H2 Neo 2 Titanium 51mm Blue Skeletion Dial Manual Wind Men LTD Watch H01704
HYT H2 Neo 2 Titanium 51mm Blue Skeletion Dial Manual Wind Men LTD Watch H01704

HYT H2 Neo 2 Titanium 51mm Blue Skeletion Dial Manual Wind Men LTD Watch H01704

$39,500Sale Price|50% Off

H 2.01 in W 0.75 in Dm 2.01 in

HYT H2 Neo 2 Titanium 51mm Blue Skeletion Dial Manual Wind Men LTD Watch H01704

By HYT

Located in New York, NY

Titanium 51mm Blue Skeleton Dial watch is a limited-edition timepiece that combines cutting-edge

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

New HYT H4 Skull 50mm Titanium Blue Dial Manual Wind Men LTD Watch H2-TT-488207
New HYT H4 Skull 50mm Titanium Blue Dial Manual Wind Men LTD Watch H2-TT-488207

New HYT H4 Skull 50mm Titanium Blue Dial Manual Wind Men LTD Watch H2-TT-488207

By HYT

Located in New York, NY

Brand new. Comes with an original box and booklet. General Information: Brand: HYT Model: HYT H4 Skull Model Number: H2-TT-488207 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Country/Region of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind –Chronograph
Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind –Chronograph

Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind –Chronograph

Located in London, GB

Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind – Waterproof Chronograph – Landeron 248 This

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Audemars Piguet Platinum Manual Wind Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Platinum Manual Wind Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Platinum Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Stamford, CT

From the Estate of son writer Neil Levenson Classic simple Audemars Piguet 18 jewel manual wind

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Tudor Royal – 1960s – 9ct Gold – Manual Wind – Serviced
Tudor Royal – 1960s – 9ct Gold – Manual Wind – Serviced

Tudor Royal – 1960s – 9ct Gold – Manual Wind – Serviced

By Tudor

Located in London, GB

from the 1960s, this elegant manual‑wind dress watch is presented in exceptional vintage condition and

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Audemars Piguet Tri-Color Gold Manual-Wind Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Tri-Color Gold Manual-Wind Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Tri-Color Gold Manual-Wind Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Tysons, VA

clean architectural lines, while the manual-wind movement reflects the maison’s traditional watchmaking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1953 Rolex Oysterdate Ref. 6294 – Manual Wind
Vintage 1953 Rolex Oysterdate Ref. 6294 – Manual Wind

Vintage 1953 Rolex Oysterdate Ref. 6294 – Manual Wind

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

one of Rolex’s most desirable early dial configurations. The watch is housed in a 34MM stainless steel

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1954 Omega Ref. 2705-1 – Manual Wind
Vintage 1954 Omega Ref. 2705-1 – Manual Wind

Vintage 1954 Omega Ref. 2705-1 – Manual Wind

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

watchmaking, offering classic proportions and understated elegance. The watch features a 36.5MM stainless

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe manual wind Deck clock from 1926
Patek Philippe manual wind Deck clock from 1926

Patek Philippe manual wind Deck clock from 1926

$175,676

H 1.38 in W 5.32 in Dm 3.55 in L 6.89 in

Patek Philippe manual wind Deck clock from 1926

By Patek Philippe

Located in Ermatingen, TG

90mm Patek Philippe Deck watch with Silver dial, Enamel Hour markers Geneva Observatory rating of

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch
Omega Men's Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1952 steel Omega manual wind 2667-2 wristwatch with strap. Caliber 420. Natural patina and

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage 9ct Rose Gold – 26mm – Manual Wind – 1938
Rolex Vintage 9ct Rose Gold – 26mm – Manual Wind – 1938

Rolex Vintage 9ct Rose Gold – 26mm – Manual Wind – 1938

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Rolex Vintage 9ct Rose Gold – 26mm – Manual Wind – 1938 From a time before formal reference

Category

Vintage 1930s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Plated Seamaster Manual Wind Wristwatch
Omega Yellow Gold Plated Seamaster Manual Wind Wristwatch

Omega Yellow Gold Plated Seamaster Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Guangzhou, CN

This vintage Omega Seamaster is a quintessential example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking. It features a stunning 20-micron yellow gold-plated case that retains its lustrous finish, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Kutchinsky for Jaeger Le-Coultre 18kt gold bracelet watch
Kutchinsky for Jaeger Le-Coultre 18kt gold bracelet watch

Kutchinsky for Jaeger Le-Coultre 18kt gold bracelet watch

By Kutchinsky

Located in Braintree, GB

bracelet length ranges from 190mm to 214mm, with a width of 22mm. Mechanism: The watch winds and ticks

Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Baume & Mercier 14k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, Circa 1960s
Baume & Mercier 14k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, Circa 1960s

Baume & Mercier 14k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, Circa 1960s

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Wallkill, NY

Classic 14k gold wristwatch from renowned watch company Baume & Mercier. Sleek, long

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Geneve – Ref. 136.041 – Gold Sunburst Dial – Manual Wind
Omega Geneve – Ref. 136.041 – Gold Sunburst Dial – Manual Wind

Omega Geneve – Ref. 136.041 – Gold Sunburst Dial – Manual Wind

By Omega

Located in London, GB

+5 seconds per day—exceptional accuracy for a manual wind watch of this era. Presented with a travel

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1954 Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6430 – Manual Wind
Vintage 1954 Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6430 – Manual Wind

Vintage 1954 Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6430 – Manual Wind

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

understated design and timeless proportions. The watch features a 31MM stainless steel case with a smooth

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6430 – Manual Wind
Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6430 – Manual Wind

Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6430 – Manual Wind

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

-century design, prized for its clean aesthetics and classic proportions. The watch features a 31MM

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Vintage Manual Wind – 9ct Yellow Gold – 1965 – Original Box
Longines Vintage Manual Wind – 9ct Yellow Gold – 1965 – Original Box

Longines Vintage Manual Wind – 9ct Yellow Gold – 1965 – Original Box

By Longines

Located in London, GB

Longines Vintage Manual Wind – 9ct Yellow Gold – 1965 – Original Box A very fine example of a

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch.
Patek Philippe ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch.

Patek Philippe ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch.

By Patek Philippe

Located in Braintree, GB

Vintage 1960s–1970s Patek Philippe 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch. Crafted in solid 18kt

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tessco Ladies White Gold Diamond manual wind Wristwatch
Tessco Ladies White Gold Diamond manual wind Wristwatch

Tessco Ladies White Gold Diamond manual wind Wristwatch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: mechanical, manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14k white gold 17mm case, round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Movado 18K YG Manual Wind Small Seconds 32mm
Vintage 1970s Movado 18K YG Manual Wind Small Seconds 32mm

Vintage 1970s Movado 18K YG Manual Wind Small Seconds 32mm

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

amount of material value and historical interest. Key Specs: Model: Manual Wind Dress Watch Year

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Genève 136.018 – 1965 – Small Size – Manual Wind Calibre 601
Omega Genève 136.018 – 1965 – Small Size – Manual Wind Calibre 601

Omega Genève 136.018 – 1965 – Small Size – Manual Wind Calibre 601

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Omega Genève 136.018 – 1965 – Small Size – Manual Wind Calibre 601 A beautiful small‑sized vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Omega Vintage – 30T2 SC Movement – Gold Plated – Manual Wind – 1947
Omega Vintage – 30T2 SC Movement – Gold Plated – Manual Wind – 1947

Omega Vintage – 30T2 SC Movement – Gold Plated – Manual Wind – 1947

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Omega Vintage – 30T2 SC Movement – Gold Plated – Manual Wind – Late 1940s A very fine example of a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1952 Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2494 – Manual Wind
Vintage Circa 1952 Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2494 – Manual Wind

Vintage Circa 1952 Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2494 – Manual Wind

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

-jewel manual wind movement (No. 969514), this piece represents the understated sophistication that

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1922 Longines 14KT Gold Tonneau Wristwatch – Manual Wind
Vintage Circa 1922 Longines 14KT Gold Tonneau Wristwatch – Manual Wind

Vintage Circa 1922 Longines 14KT Gold Tonneau Wristwatch – Manual Wind

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

manual wind Longines Caliber 10.85N movement, this rare early wristwatch represents the transitional era

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Railroad 21 Jewel Veritas 18 Size Up Down Wind Indicator
Elgin Railroad 21 Jewel Veritas 18 Size Up Down Wind Indicator

Elgin Railroad 21 Jewel Veritas 18 Size Up Down Wind Indicator

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Elgin Railroad 21 Jewel Veritas 18 Size Up Down Wind Indicator - Manual Winding. Grade Model 8

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Omega ref 2179 Military 36mm Mens 1940s Vintage Manual Wind RA755
Omega ref 2179 Military 36mm Mens 1940s Vintage Manual Wind RA755

Omega ref 2179 Military 36mm Mens 1940s Vintage Manual Wind RA755

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Omega CK 2179/3 manual wind military watch, c.1947, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Ref 14391 Mens 34mm 1950s Vintage Manual Wind Classic RA746
Omega Ref 14391 Mens 34mm 1950s Vintage Manual Wind Classic RA746

Omega Ref 14391 Mens 34mm 1950s Vintage Manual Wind Classic RA746

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cal.266 manual wind movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Vermeil Lemon Roman Dial Manual Wind 23mm
Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Vermeil Lemon Roman Dial Manual Wind 23mm

Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Vermeil Lemon Roman Dial Manual Wind 23mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The Dial Makes The Watch This Tank Must Classic from the late 1970s to early 1980s stands out for

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Rolex Cellini 4233 18K Rose Gold Manual Wind White Dial 32mm
Rolex Cellini 4233 18K Rose Gold Manual Wind White Dial 32mm

Rolex Cellini 4233 18K Rose Gold Manual Wind White Dial 32mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

watch, while the rose gold bezel adds warmth without turning it flashy. That balance is the appeal. It

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1969 Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel Manual Wind Brown Tropical Dial
Vintage 1969 Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel Manual Wind Brown Tropical Dial

Vintage 1969 Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel Manual Wind Brown Tropical Dial

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

manual wind layout, same purpose built design. These were the watches leaving the factory while the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969
Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969

Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969

By Breitling

Located in London, GB

Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969 Just arrived back in stock on

Category

Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ref 6022 Oyster Precision 1950s Mens 34mm Manual Wind Vintage RA676C
Rolex Ref 6022 Oyster Precision 1950s Mens 34mm Manual Wind Vintage RA676C

Rolex Ref 6022 Oyster Precision 1950s Mens 34mm Manual Wind Vintage RA676C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.6022 manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget Altiplano Classic Roman – 18K Yellow Gold, Manual Wind Ref. 9035
Piaget Altiplano Classic Roman – 18K Yellow Gold, Manual Wind Ref. 9035

Piaget Altiplano Classic Roman – 18K Yellow Gold, Manual Wind Ref. 9035

By Piaget

Located in Berlin, BE

classic Roman numerals and a manual-wind movement. Slim, timeless design true to Piaget’s signature

Category

20th Century Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

houses in the world and still creating impressive watches. This rare watch is very dependable and comes

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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