1950’s Zenith Sporto Classic Men’s Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Step back in time with this vintage 1950’s Zenith Sporto, a beautifully crafted Swiss watch that embodies classic mid-century design and precision.
Silver
Zenith Stainless Steel Sporto Wristwatch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Zenith Stainless Steel "Sporto" Wristwatch circa 1940s.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Steel Zenith Sporto Wristwatch, 1960s
By Zenith
Located in Bologna, IT
The watch is well working. BRAND Zenith (product line: Sporto) MATERIALS Steel MEASUREMENTS Diameter: 36 mm
Silver, Steel
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Uni Compax 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
By Breitling
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Band Material: Stainless steel Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Breitling Wristwatch. 1950s Vintage men's Stainless steel case. 17 Rubis Jewel Mechanical ...
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 / 1942...
Stainless Steel
Smiths Empire – 33mm – Stainless Steel – Original Box – c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A charming and historically significant Smiths Empire from the 1950s, presented with its original Smiths presentation box and preserved in remarkably good condition for its age. A wo...
Glycine Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch, circa 1950s
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Auto Date / Ref. 645 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT /...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage Certina Men’s Watch – Ref. 569127
By Certina Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Classic, reliable, and unmistakably Swiss, this vintage Certina men’s watch is a fine example of mid-20th-century craftsmanship. Known for precision and understated elegance, it’s a ...
Silver
$2,745
H 1.58 in W 1.38 in
1960's Longines Vintage Ultra Chron High-Beat Mens Watch with Papers & Tag - SS
By Longines
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Rare Zenith Bumper Automatic 133.8 Unique Patina Dial 80 Microns Men's Watch
By Zenith
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Zenith Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic 133.8 Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 35 mm. (without crown) Band Type : Afterma...
Stainless Steel
Zenith Star El Primero Stainless Steel Chronomaster Wrist Watch
By Zenith
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Zenith Star El Primero Stainless Steel Chronomaster Wrist Watch is a sophisticated timepiece that embodies precision and elegance. Its round case, crafted from durable stainless ...
Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's / 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diame...
Stainless Steel
Mercedes Stainless Steel Post WWII Vintage Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In mint condition, enjoy this post WWII Style Mercedes Winder 32mm Men's Wrist Watch. With a pristine linen face, the gold tone hands and matchstick indexes are sleek and easy to rea...
Stainless Steel, Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6426 Rare Subseconds Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6426 / 6427 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1960 New Leather Band. Beautiful Watch. 34 mm round Case
Stainless Steel
Zenith Sterling Silver Land and Water WWI British Campaign Style Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith for Birch & Gaydon Ltd. STYLE / REFERENCE: Military WW I METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1915 MOVEMENT / C...
Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability &...
Stainless Steel
Zenith Stainless Steel Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round METAL / MATERIAL: Steel CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual W...
Zenith 18Kt Heavy Solid Gold Mid Century Watch circa 1960's
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEME...
18k Gold
$11,245
W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.
By Omega
Located in bronshoj, DK
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. The watch is running. With date display. In excellent condition. The steel bracelet is not original and needs cleanin...
Oris Pointer Date Small Seconds White Dial 32mm Hand wind Movement Watch
By Oris
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Oris Model: Pointer Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Hand Wind Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 32 mm. (without crown) Band Type...
Steel
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,119
W 1.34 in L 1.6 in
1969 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Waterproof Style Classic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Oris Franck Sinatra Limited Edition
By Oris
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Oris franck Sinatra limited edition steel/wristband steel automatic black dial date at 6 a.m. sapphire back circa 2005 new box / Paper 800 euros
Montblanc Meisterstuck 7004 Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Mont Blanc
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Montblanc Model: Meisterstuck Reference Number: 7004 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel Measurements : Ca...
Gold Plate
$1,200
W 1.11 in L 1.58 in
Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Wailea, HI
Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs Exude timeless sophistication with this exquisite vintage Hamilton timepiece, a true masterclass in mid-century ...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
$2,306
W 1.34 in L 1.46 in
1968 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Cal. 565 Automatic Shiraz Wine Dial Watch - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
$24,495
W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
$6,870
H 2.08 in W 1.34 in
OWNED & LOVED BY MARTIN SHEEN - Gevril Avenue of Americas Massive SS Watch, Box
By Gevril
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville automatic wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, silver-tone dial, gold-tone applied hour markers, and matching gold-tone hands. The dial is si...
Stainless Steel
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Omega Seamaster GX 6267 Gold Capped 35mm Mens 1950s Bumper Automatic RA720
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster GX 6267 bumper automatic, c.1952, unrestored, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unre...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 automatic watch in stainless steel featuring a 34mm case with clean silver dial, applied baton hour markers, three-hand configuration, and d...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Omega Geneve Dynamic 166.039 Steel Grey Dial Auto 41mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A High Point Of 1970s Design The Geneve Dynamic represents a period when Omega fully embraced bold, experimental design. The reference 166.039 is known for its distinctive elliptic...
Stainless Steel
$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
Brand new. Comes with an original box and booklet. The HYT H4 Gotham combines both high-end horology with futuristic technology. Its avant-garde skeleton design, hydromechanical dis...
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