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Yacht Club Watch

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Carbon Dial Titanium Mens Watch IW390212
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Carbon Dial Titanium Mens Watch IW390212. Automatic self-winding movement
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Titanium Volvo LE Chronograph Mens Watch
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Titanium Volvo LE Chronograph Mens Watch. Automatic self-winding movement
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Titanium Carbon Dial Chronograph Watch IW390212
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Titanium Carbon Dial Chronograph Watch IW390212. Automatic self-winding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Steel Mens Watch IW390502 Box Card
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Steel Mens Watch IW390502 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch IW390507 Box Card
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch IW390507 Box Card. Automatic self-winding
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Stainless Steel "Yacht Club" Automatic Date Model in New Condition, ca 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. (International Watch Co) STYLE / REFERENCE: Yacht Club / R810 METAL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Black Dial Black Dial SS/RG Oyster Bracelet 116621
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
home on deck on the open sea as well as on land in an elegant yacht club lounge. The Rolex 116621 is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

At the Yacht Club
By Edward Cucuel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
well-dressed woman watching the sailing yachts of Starnberg, Germany. Cucuel labels the work "Im Yacht
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Mudhook Yacht Club racing prize
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Mudhook Yacht Club racing prize, in the form of an oval silver box with a slightly concave hinged
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Mudhook Yacht Club racing prize
A Mudhook Yacht Club racing prize
H 1.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
OIL PAINTING 19th Century By Robert E . Roe British old master Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Ferndown, GB
to Scarborough watching the annual Whitby and Scarborough Regatta. In the nineteenth century
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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
was not how the members of the exclusive Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club did things. No, the Lavernes
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

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Rolex President Day-Date White Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18239
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date White Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18239. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement with quickset date function. 18k white gold oyster case 36.0...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Platinum Diamond Mens Watch 118346 Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Platinum Diamond Mens Watch 118346 Papers. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Platinum oyster case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Silver Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16263
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Silver Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16263. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. Ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Yellow Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm natural green quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaar...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Quartz, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Bracelet in 18k White Gold Pavé Ceramique Diamonds with box
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
CARTIER LOVE BRACELET size 18 Cartier 'Love' bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold with diamond screw tops and pave set round brilliant cut diamonds (D-F in color, VVS clari...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Vintage Large Love Bracelet 18k white Gold with Box and Screwdriver
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
CARTIER LOVE BRACELET Solid 18k white gold This model is original from 1993 and it has been serviced and polish in 2023 With box and papers Large width 5-6 mm Weight 32.2 grams If ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets

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18k Gold, White Gold

Corum Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds
By Corum Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Corum Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds Movement Quartz Gender Men's Watch Dial Color Silver with Diamonds Case Material Stainless Steel & Diamonds Case Size 39.5mm Bracelet Materi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

IWC Pilot Chronograph Blue Dial Mens Watch IW388109 Box Card
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Pilot Chronograph Blue Dial Mens Watch IW388109 Box Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Bronze case 41 mm in diameter. Screw in crown. Exhibition transparent sapph...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Dial Bezel Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Air King Engine Turned Bezel Silver Dial Steel Mens Watch 14010
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Air King Engine Turned Bezel Silver Dial Steel Mens Watch 14010. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 34.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Panerai Luminor Marina 8 Days LE Steel Mens Watch PAM00590 Box Papers
By Panerai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Luminor Marina 8 Days LE Steel Mens Watch PAM00590 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Two part cushion shaped stainless steel case 44.0 mm in diameter. Panerai pate...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Grey Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Bezel Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Rose Gray Diamond Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm White Dial Steel and 18k Everose Gold Men's Watch 126231WRJ
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 in Oystersteel and Everose gold features a white dial and a Jubilee bracelet. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the fluti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel

Edox CO-1 Chronograph Quartz Blue Dial Men's Watch 10242TINBBUICDNO
Located in Wilmington, DE
White titanium case with a white rubber strap. White ceramic bezel. Blue dial with silver-tone hands and Arabic numeral & index hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dia...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 3923
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 3923. Manual-winding movement. Rhodium plated fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, shock absorber, ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Piaget Altiplano Vintage Mens Watch Reference 12103
By Piaget
Located in Berlin, DE
The Piaget Altiplano Reference 12103 is an outstanding example of the masterful craftsmanship and refined design for which Piaget is renowned. This elegant timepiece is a timeless ma...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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IWC 18 Karat Rose Gold Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Watch IW3905-05
By IWC
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
IWC Yacht Club watch for men. 18 karat rose gold round case. Black rubber strap with fold clasp
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2010s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club IW390204 Box and Papers Black Dial Men's Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club IW390204 Box & Papers Black Dial Men's Watch 45mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Ranger leads the J Class fleet in the race from Mattapoisett to Edgartown, 1937
By A.D. Blake
Located in Stonington, CT
York Yacht Club Cruise of 1937. The painting depicts a race to Edgartown, not long after the start near
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spirit of America. Inter-tribal Opening Ceremony Pow-Wow
By Patricia Warfield
Located in Stonington, CT
York. Her Exhibitions included: The New York Yacht Club, Harbour Court, Newport, RI; The
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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Breezy Day
By Henry Scott
Located in Washington, DC
. Scott frequently watched the departures of the square-riggers from Falmouth for the annual Tall Ships
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage IWC Yacht-Club Yellow Gold Watch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
A mens 36mm yellow gold Yacht-Club by IWC. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers, a
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club IW390209
By IWC
Located in London, GB
A rose gold 45mm Portuguese Yacht Club Wristwatch by IWC. Featuring a grey dial with applied arabic
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club IW390209
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club IW390209
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IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Anthracite Grey Dial Automatic Men's Watch IW390503
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
watch comes with original box and papers Brand IWC Series Portugieser Yacht Club Model Number 6143978
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Wristwatch, circa 1970s, 43 X 36 mm, automatic movement with date
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Yacht Club Stainless Steel R 811 AD
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM1357 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Yacht Club Model Reference: R 811 AD Age: Circa 1964
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Dallas, TX
IWC Yacht Club Chronograph Stainless Steel IW390502 - Automatic. Stainless Steel ( 43.5 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Chronograph self-winding Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Greenwich, CT
Watch connoisseurs look forward to this IWC Yacht Club Chronograph with rubber strap. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Stainless Steel Portuguese Yacht Club Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW390211
By IWC
Located in London, GB
A Stainless Steel Portuguese Yacht Club Gents Wristwatch, silver with applied arabic numbers, date
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hublot Big Bang Yacht Club de Monaco Tuiga Limited Edition 250 Pieces
By Hublot
Located in Switzerland, CH
HUBLOT BIG BANG YACHT CLUB DE MONACO TUIGA LIMITED EDITION 250 PCS The Hublot Big Bang “Monaco
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC Portuguese "Yacht Club Chronograph" IW390209 rose gold w/ Gray dial 45mm Au
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph in 18k rose gold on leather strap with 18k rose gold
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

IWC Schaffhausen 18K Rose Gold Rubber Portugieser Club Men's Wristwatch 45.40 MM
By IWC
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
hours of power reserve, the Portugieser Yacht Club IW390209 is the update for those aiming beyond the
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Presented to the 1964 America's Cup Winner
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
was donated to the New York Yacht Club and renamed the America's Cup in 1857. To this day, the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hublot Stainless Steel Big Bang ASF-SFV Limited Edition Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Feasterville, PA
room to the yacht club, this timepiece will prove to be a reliable and stylish companion. Limited
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Docks at Dering Harbor
By Viktor Butko
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
the sailboats, the yacht club can be seen. 37.75 x 45.75 inches, framed. Viktor Butko was born in
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage IWC Automatic Yacht Club Gentlemen's Wristwatch, circa 1964
By IWC
Located in Braintree, GB
A Vintage IWC automatic Yacht Club gentlemen's wristwatch, Circa 1964 Model: Yacht Club Case
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Automatic Yacht Club II Bracelet Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
IWC, International Watch Company Schaffhausen, 14K yellow gold and steel Yacht Club II bracelet
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

IWC Yacht Club Portuguese Chronograph, Automatic, 18 Karat Pink Gold, IW390209
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
IWC Yacht Club Chronograph, Automatic, 18 kt Pink gold case, 45 mm With Box & Papers Reference
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Watch Hill Light. Sept. 19, 1940.
By Reynolds Beal
Located in New York, NY
of his yacht (the "floating studio") - with the Watch Hill Lighthouse and the Life Saving Station
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

1960s Porcelain Saint Tropez South of France Collector Travel Ashtray Vide Poche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of France, depicting the yacht clubs with the luxury boats. Use it as an ashtray, vide poche or
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

International Watch Company "IWC" Yacht Club II
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This IWC Yacht Club II in stainless steel with a screw back case has a black dial, applied silver
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Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful International Watch Company Yacht Club in stainless steel with an automatic movement.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Wristwatch Ref R811AD
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
International Watch Company, IWC Yacht Club with a blue metallic dial, date aperture, and is on an
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Yacht Club Vintage R811 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002615 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Yacht Club Model Variant: Vintage Model Number
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned IWC Yacht Club Stainless Steel IW390212 Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Many watch industry experts and enthusiasts consider the International Watch Company (IWC) to be
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

IWC Yacht Club 0 1811 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008199 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Yacht Club Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 1811
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club IW390210 Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007936 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Portuguese Model Variant: Yacht Club Model
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club IW390502 Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007931 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Portuguese Model Variant: Yacht Club Model Number
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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Yacht Club C.8541B 5 Adjust Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: COM002623 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Yacht Club Model Variant: 0 Model Number: C
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Yacht Club C.8541B 5 Adjust Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: COM002623 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Yacht Club Model Variant: 0 Model Number: C
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Steel 'IW390210'
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pre-owned IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph (ref. IW390210), featuring the Caliber 89361
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC Stainless Steel Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name IWC Style Number IW390211 Also Called IW 3902-11 Series Portuguese Yacht
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Automatic Wristwatch circa 1970s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC stainless steel automatic Yacht Club wristwatch with date and sweep seconds, 36 X 43mm tonneau
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Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC Yacht Club R811 A, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Yacht Club Reference #: R811 A . Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

1964 IWC Yacht Club Stainless Steel R 811 AD Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
integrity for the products we offer - Watches, Jewellery, Handbags & Art and Design. Now in our tenth year
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel II BMW Oracle Racing Limited Edition Wristwatch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Girard Perregaux Seahawk II BMW Oracle Racing, Golden Gate Yacht Club, 32nd Annual Americas Cup
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hublot Big Bang 301.AN.130.RX.YCM07, Black Dial, Certified
By Hublot
Located in Miami, FL
Club Mens Automatic Watch 44mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Yacht Club Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yacht club watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of steel, gold and titanium, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a yacht club watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A yacht club watch from IWC, Piaget and Rolex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Most of our yacht club watch for sale are for men, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Yacht Club Watch?

Prices for a yacht club watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $545 and can go as high as $35,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,105.

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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.

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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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