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Rolex Daytona 18k White Gold REF 116509 with 10+ cttw Top Natural Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Daytona Cosmograph Ref: 116509 Metal: 18k White Gold Dial: Black with Diamond hour markers Stones: VVSn Round Cut Brilliant Diamonds (approx 10ct) Year: 200...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 135323 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number : 15223 Features : Screwdown Crown - Date Indicator - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Au...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Custom Pave Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Panthere METAL: 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Quartz CASE SIZE: 22mm WRIST: 7.25 inches
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2010s French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Gilt Dial Pepsi Bezel Pointed Crown Guard 1675
Located in London, GB
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master Vintage Men's Wristwatch, black gilt dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a r...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller D-Blue126660
Located in London, GB
An unworn Deepsea Sea-Dweller in Oystersteel by Rolex, featuring a D-Blue dial under a domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal. The stainless steel uni-directional rotatable bezel f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Française 18K White Gold 2366 Automatic Date Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Cartier Tank Française 18K White Gold 2366 Automatic Date Watch Boxed Brand: Cartier Model : Cartier Tank Française Reference Number : 2366 Watch Number: 892593 CD Fea...
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Early 2000s European Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Cartier Santos Watch, Steel, Ref. 2960
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Cartier Santos watch, steel, Ref. 2960 Here's a vintage Cartier Santos steel automatic reference 2960 with a white roman numeral dial f...
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Late 20th Century French Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Steel

Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch 116610LV
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box but papers are not included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Chopard Casmir Gem-Set 18 Karat Gold Wristwatch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare edition Chopard semi-precious and 18k gold Casmir wristwatch. The round mother-of-pearl dial, with sword hands and invisible hour markers. is completed with a teardrop bracelet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Breitling Bentley B05 Unitime Gmt AB0521 49MM Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Breitling Gender: Men's Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 49.00 mm Weight: 167.50 grams Mens stainless steel BREITLING Swiss made watch. The "Breitling" trademark (or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Diamonds 25MM 4118 1 Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chopard Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 59.70 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold diamond Chopard Swiss made watch. Engraved with "750". The "Chopard" trademar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Dial Bezel Watch 116610LV
Located in Great Neck, NY
Watch comes with box and name card. Also has original tags. Original sticker on back. Excellent condition. Like new.
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2010s Watches

Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case with stainless steel back (27mm x 34mm). White dial with black Roman numerals. Black Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W69003Z2 Unisex Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W69003Z2 Unisex Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 131612 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller Oystersteel Band Blue Dial
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 Watches

1981 Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18038 Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Mens Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 6.75 inches Weight: 131.70 Grams 18K yellow gold diamond ROLEX Swiss made watch with original box and is equipped with a...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Rolex President - Day-Date Watch Custom Malachite 18238
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex President - Day-Date Watch Custom Malachite 18238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset day/date, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel . Custom Mal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Vendome GM Paris Dial
Located in Heerlen, NL
The Cartier Vendome was introduced in the 1970s. In 1973, 12 models were commercialized within the new Louis Cartier collection (Ceinture, Square, Ellipse, Santos, Baignoire, Vendôme...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Kelly Watch Silver Cadena Lock Black Epsom Leather Strap 2004
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Kelly Cadena Lock Charm Watch in silver metal with black Epsom Calfskin leather, made in 2004. The strap is stamped H in a square (2004 production); the...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Classic Indexed Bezel, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Copper Dial...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Speedking 6418 Waffle Dial Gold Top 31mm Precision 50's Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Speedking Precision Reference Number : 6418 Features : Waffle Dial - Screw down Crown - Gold Top Bezel Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: M...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Harry Winston Ladies yellow and white gold quartz Wristwatch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Harry Winston sporty tank wrist watch in yellow and white gold. Yellow gold outer and inner bands frame one of white gold. The face is silvertone with gold hands. The movement is qua...
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1990s American Modern Watches

Materials

Gold

NEW Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Motif Dial Watch 126333
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers. Covered by a 5-year warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

2018 Rolex Datejust 31 18K White Gold Silver Jubilee Diamond Dial Watch 178344
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned and in good condition. G-serial. 2018 card. 18k White Gold bezel. Factory diamond bezel and dial. Light signs of wear and scratches. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international buyers must cover any customs taxes or duties imposed by their country. We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 178344...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu WJBB0034 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu WJBB0034 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 135576 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch. Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an internationally recognizable classic. Immaculately crafted from 18K yellow gold, this rar...
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20th Century Italian Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diadem METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 29m...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 22mm MOVEME...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch circa, 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 15mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Winding 1950s with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seamaster Automatic / Reference 2577 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm x ...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches

Cartier Stainless Steel Centre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Centre / Santos Series METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 2000 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 27mm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 2...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 550 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, ...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Gruen White Gold-filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1925
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMEN...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Eneo 18Kt Rose Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eneo Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 19mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Tiffany Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Silvered Dial And Papers circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSI...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Roskopf Gold-Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial Circa 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Roskopf Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Trench Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter...
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Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Tank Louis No Date 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier Tank Louis wristwatch. The sleek rectangular 18k yellow gold 23mm case is a hallmark of Cartier's timeless heritage and craftsmanship. Parchment Roman numeral dial and new Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. Gold Boucheron Wristwatch, Extra-Flat Square Case Textured Dial & Bezel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Boucheron Vintage Wristwatch, Extra-Flat Square in 18 kt. White Gold with Textured Dial and Bezel Movement: mechanical winding Case: 18 kt. white gold case, measurements 25.5 mm x ...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5115
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k white gold case (32mm diameter). Creme Jubilee dial. Genuine alligator leather strap with 18k white gold R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Rose Gold Art Deco Original Crystal and Crown Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 27mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Lapis Lazuli Watch 861 C 701
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Lapis Lazuli Watch 861 C 701 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 25 x 25 mm ). Lapis Lazuli dial. 18K Yellow Gold bracelet; measures up to a 6 inch wrist. ...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Gubelin Ipso Matic Moon Phase Day Date Month 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Ipso Matic, self winding, Moon Phase Gubelin 1960's 18k gold watch. This timepiece not only showcases the phases of the moon but also displays the day and month, offering both s...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra GMT Chronograph Watch 701.86.20
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra GMT Chronograph Watch 701.86.20 - Automatic; Chronograph. Stainless Steel Case with transparent case back ( 35 x 41 mm ). Silver dial with luminous ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Cellini White Gold Mens Dress Watch Ref 50519
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini White Gold Mens Dress Watch Ref 50519 - Automatic. 18K White Gold ( 39 mm). Blue dial with stick hour markers; subdial at 3 o'clock . Black Leather Strap with Rolex buc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Diamond Calatrava 4897R-010
Located in London, GB
A ladies Calatrava in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a cream dial with a rose gold bezel set with 72 round brilliant diamonds, weighing 0.52ct. Fitted with sapphire crystal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal ( 36 mm) . 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel . Factory Red Vignette dial . B...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bvlgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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