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Womens Wind Up Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Cintree 18K Gold Blue Silver Dial Hand-Wind Ladies Watch 7502 S6
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. This watch comes with an original box and paper. Details: Brand Franck Muller Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tudor Princess Date Solid 18K Gold Rotor Yellow Gold Lady BY ROLEX Tank Watch
By Tudor
Located in Toronto, CA
No wear and marks Band Size : Full Length fits a wrist up to approx 22 cm Gender: Women's Watch
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Lady's Platinum Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
, diamonds and onyx rectangular,women's wristwatch with platinum and diamond mesh band. The 13mm x 30mm
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Edwardian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic Cartier steel Francaise tank Date wristwatch. White parchment rectangle dial with black Roman Numerals. Stainless steel. Blue steel hour hands. Cabochon sapphire on the crown...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556 - Quartz chronograph with date. 18k yellow gold case (28mm x 36mm). Ivory colored dial with hours, minutes and secon...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial. Mechanical manual wind movement. Glass has small scratches on the glass. Fully functional. Including c...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Gold Panthere Strap Watch with Cartier Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Panthere METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller Oystersteel Band Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
THE OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER IN OYSTERSTEEL AND WHITE GOLD WITH A BRIGHT BLUE DIAL AND AN OYSTER BRACELET. This distinctive watch is characterized by its second time zone displa...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620 Movement #620 Movement Serial #22413397 Year: 1965 Case #111047 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 32 mm in Diameter (...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Elongated 10 Carat Green Emerald Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous and Unique Green Emerald Ring!! 10.45 carat green emerald cut in a stunning elongated rectangular shape. 1.06 carats of round and special cut side diamonds all set in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch Manual Wind Movement Made in Switzerland Bracelet Hallmarked 14K and Made in Italy Small bracelet - fits up to a 6.2” wrist c....
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold Small Ladies Watch W5310027 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold Small Ladies Watch W5310027 Box Papers. Quartz movement. 18K rose gold case 30 x 23 mm. Circular grained crown set with a blue sapphire cabochon. . Sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust Tiffany Blue Diamond 6694 on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6694 Datejust Metals - Stainless Steel Case size - 31mm Bezel - Steel smooth Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Mechanical Cal.122...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent tiara fit for a queen, impressively crafted with over 40 carats of high quality brilliant-cut round diamonds mounted in platinum.
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Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Omega Ladies 21 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Constellation Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Constellation Ladies Wrist Watch - 21 Karat Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel Features: Case diameter: 23 millimeters without crown, 25 millimeters with crown Stainless Steel Case ...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Double Link Choker Chain Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Sailor's Knot
Located in Austin, TX
This brilliant 14 karat yellow gold chain choker necklace is extremely versatile! It provides a classic look that pairs well with both casual and formal wear. The necklace is unique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Panthere lady's watch by Cartier. Case measures 23mm in diameter excl crown, bezel decorated with approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Cartier 5 row panthere bracelet will fi...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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Relo Lady's Sterling Silver Bangle Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
by Carl Elsener and Hans Stalder. The women’s bangle watch with a manual wind is a rare example of
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Panthere 2 Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Roman Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Gender: Womens Strap Material: Stainless Steel/18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Diablo 1463.1 Platinum and Leather Hand-Wind Midsize Women's Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cartier Diablo 1463.1 is a beautiful Womens timepiece that is powered by a
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Piaget Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Hand Wind Ladies Watch 90800
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
. The dial has some dirt signs Brand: Piaget Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 90800
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Boy-Friend Stainless Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Ladies Watch H5319
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Chanel Boy-Friend Stainless Steel Black Dial Hand Wind Ladies Watch. This Beautiful
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Oyster Speed King Precision Steel Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Buckle. Serial Number and Model Number is polished off. Watch is From Circs 1950. Original Box and
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Steel Silver Dial Hand-Wind Ladies Watch 25900
By Girard Perragaux
Located in New York, NY
-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Brand Girard-Perregaux Department Women Model Number 25900 Model
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's 266144
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Ladies Complete With: Box Only Dial: Silver Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Mechanical Wind
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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jeager Le-Coultre Reverso One Duetto Stainless Steel Women's Q3358420
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
GENDER: Women's BOX & PAPERS: Box Only DIAL: Silver Arabic GLASS: Sapphire Crystal MOVEMENT: Mechanical
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Solo Panther Model 3170
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
considered to be for women, but after appearing on the wrist of one of the highest ranking officers in the
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Gucci Vintage Pink Lucite Manual Wind Wrist Watch Bracelet Bangle Rare
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautiful vintage bangle wristwatch by GUCCI in translucent pink lucite. 17 Jewels Swiss Wind-Up
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Stainless Steel Ice Blue Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex Professionally Refinished Ice Blue Dial set with
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Steel / 18 Karat White Gold Blue Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Custom Blue Dial set with aftermarket Genuine (VVS H
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Stainless Steel Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex Professionally Refinished Pink Mother of Pearl
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Steel / 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex Professionally Refinished Silver Dial set with
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Steel/18 Karat Gold Meteorite String Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BOX : SGA Watches 2 Years Warranty and Rolex Watch Box WHAT'S INCLUDED : Automatic Watch Winder
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Steel / 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Ruby
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex Professionally Refinished Champagne Dial set with
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Datejust President Watch 18K Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Dial Ruby
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex Professionally Refinished Mother of Pearl Dial set
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Steel / 18 Karat Gold Green Diamond Dial Emerald
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Watches 2 Years Warranty and Rolex Watch Box WHAT'S INCLUDED : Automatic Watch Winder, Certificate of
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Steel / 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Diamond Dial Ruby
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex Professionally Refinished Ice Pink Dial set with
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Datejust Watch Steel / 18 Karat White Gold MOP String Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case set with Aftermarket Genuine Round Diamonds GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Steel/18 Karat Gold Yellow MOP Diamond Dial Emerald
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Watches 2 Years Warranty and Rolex Watch Box WHAT'S INCLUDED : Automatic Watch Winder, Certificate of
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Steel/18K Yellow Gold Green MOP Diamond Dial Emerald
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case GENDER : Women's WATCH FEATURES DIAL : Rolex Professionally Refinished Green Mother of Pearl
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

1925 Art Deco Elgin Square, Stunning Condition
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
some of the most iconic Art Deco watches of the 1920’s and 30’s, men and women. They pushed the design
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1925 Art Deco Elgin Square, Stunning Condition
1925 Art Deco Elgin Square, Stunning Condition
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Gucci Vintage Manual Wind Nude Plexi Rare Wrist Watch Bangle
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
dial.Will fit up to 6 inches - 15.2 cm. wrist.Case width: 30 mm Condition B - VERY GOOD The watch is in
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1970s Swiss Clocks

Cartier Ballon Blanc 18K Rose Gold 4171 or WGBL0003 Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 10th December 2018 Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Silver Roman Glass
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Stainless Steel 256.8.75 Wristwatch
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
2000's Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Box and Open Guarantee Dial: Silver Arabic Glass: Sapphire
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Dumont Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W007133 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Dumont Paris Model Ref: Age: Gender: Womens
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1970's Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
ladies watches of this era. Jacob Tomkins is founder and publisher of Twelve: Watch Buyer’s Journal
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

2000's Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Yellow Gold 266.1.44 Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
shows almost no signs of wear with very few imperfections. ** Gender: Women's *Dial: Silver Arabic
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1973 IWC Vintage Yellow Gold R4107 Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
report. ** Gender: Women's *Dial: White Arabic *Glass: Plexiglass *Movement: Mechanical Wind *Water
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1970's Cartier Ceinture Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
report. ** Gender: Women's *Dial: White Roman *Glass: Plexiglass *Movement: Mechanical Wind *Water
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1980's Delaneau Vintage Tiger-eye Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Delaneau
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
report. ** Gender: Women's *Dial: Tigers-Eye *Glass: Sapphire Crystal *Movement: Mechanical Wind
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1999 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Yellow Gold 266.144 Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
minimal signs of wear with minor imperfections detailed in the condition report. ** Gender: Women
Category

1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1970s Cartier Ceinture Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
report. ** Gender: Women's *Dial: White Roman *Glass: Plexiglass *Movement: Mechanical Wind *Water
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

2000s Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Ultra Thin Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
minimal signs of wear with minor imperfections detailed in the condition report. ** Gender: Women
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Omega De Ville Diamonds White Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition report. ** Gender: Women's *Dial: Blue Baton *Glass: Mineral Crystal *Movement: Mechanical
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

1950's Vacheron Le Coultre Diamond Mystery White Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Pitting to Case. This is in keeping with the age and style of the watch ** Gender: Women's *Dial: White
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

2009 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Yellow Gold 265.1.08 Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Women's *Dial: Silver Arabic *Glass: Sapphire Crystal *Movement: Mechanical Wind *Water Resistance
Category

Early 2000s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1965 Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Yellow Gold 3442/1 Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Women's *Dial: Silver Baton *Glass: Mineral Crystal *Movement: Mechanical Wind *Water Resistance: Not
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Lady's Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Gender: Womens Strap Material: Stainless Steel Case Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Diamond Dial Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Gender: Womens Strap Material: Stainless Steel/18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Diamond Dial Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Gender: Womens Strap Material: Stainless Steel/18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

2009 Cartier Tortue White Gold WA503851 Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Women's *Dial: White Roman *Glass: Sapphire Crystal *Movement: Mechanical Wind *Water Resistance: To
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Early 2000s American Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

1980s Cartier Tortue Yellow Gold OO64 Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
imperfections detailed in the condition report. ** Gender: Women's *Dial: Silver Diamonds *Glass: Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1983 Cartier Baignoire Yellow Gold 82720900 Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
signs of wear with minor imperfections detailed in the condition report. ** Gender: Women's *Dial
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1940s Jaeger Vintage Hermes Yellow Gold 79829 Wristwatch
By Jaeger
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
manual wind Jaeger-LeCoultre jewellery piece demonstrates distinct craftsmanship and unusual design
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz Dress Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Huntington, NY
(Guaranteed Authentic) Gender Women's Metal 18k Yellow Gold Case Size 22mm x 24mm Wrist Size This
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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