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Hermès Kelly Watch Golden Black leather
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model watch in gold-plated metal, black dial with dog collar-style nail indexes in gold-plated metal at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, quartz movement (battery), finely grained...
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1990s French Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
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1990s French Art Deco Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bulgari Montre Baignoire by Bvlgari Ovale Watch papers New in box
Located in PARIS, FR
Bulgari watch Oval model, 18 carat yellow gold case, white background, quartz movement, leather strap marked in pink lizard style, yellow gold buckle, delivered in its box (and outer...
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2010s Italian Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos Demoiselle 2698 Stainless Steel Ladies Watch #23241
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Santos Demoiselle Ladies Watch Model: 2698 Serial: 703848MX This classic Cartier Santos Demoiselle watch is set in stainless steel. Off-White Dial with black roman numeral...
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20th Century Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch. This Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 1983. It's a great watch in great con...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold Diamonds w Oyster Perpetual Band 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold and Diamonds on the Numbers with an Oyster Band Creator: Rolex Design: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 18kYellow-Rose Gold Strap Material:1...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1.80ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ladies watch, beautifully crafted in a combination of a platinum case and victorian cut natural diamonds on black velvet leat...
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1920s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1997 Rolex Day Date Petroleum Blue Dial Ref. 18239 (with Papers)
Located in Dubai, AE
Petroleum Blue Here's a superb example of a Rolex Day Date 18239 in white gold dating back to 1996. The watch is overall in great condition with sharp edges and lugs that show fact...
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1990s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Wristwatch Circa 1993
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Wristwatch Circa 1993. The Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Wristwatch is from 1993. The band is an oyster band and the blue dial has markers and 3/6/9...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel And 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Circa 1990. The Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Circa 1990 is a 36mm watch. In very good...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Yellow Gold Edwrdian Hunter Pocket Watch 14k Not Running
Located in Greensboro, NC
Model: Elgin Movement: Manual Warranty: NA Era: Edwrdian Movement Maker: American Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Hunter Features: Sub dial at the 6 o'clock hour Measurement...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. HardWare Link Sterling Silver Steel Natural Diamond Watch Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. HardWare Link Sterling Silver & Steel Natural Diamond Blue Watch Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver & stainless steel Dial: Blue Movement: High-precision Swiss quartz move...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Steel

Waltham 14K Gold Double Cased Pocket Watch
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful 14k pocket watch is made by Waltham. It has a triple case, numbered 583785, that has intricate engravings and details. This watch was made around 1910. The dial has Ar...
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Early 20th Century American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
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2010s French Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 200 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - 3.0ctw (approx.) 10 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - 1.50ctw (approx.) 42 Natural Genui...
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20th Century American Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.72ctw Old Diamond Fancy Wrist Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (95) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.98ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channe...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Panerai Montre Luminor Marina 1048 Waterproof Automatic Steel Leather Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Panerai Luminor Marina series 1048 watch, brushed steel case and polished steel bezel, automatic with seconds at 9 o'clock and date calendar at 3 o'clock, black dial, luminescent bat...
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Early 2000s French Watches

Materials

Steel

Obrey, Paris Elegant Silver Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Obrey Paris Elegant Silver Watch Bracelet from the 1980's. Heavy silver link chain link with classic oval hand wind movement. Hermes quality silver manufacture, very heavy quality. M...
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1980s French Artisan Vintage Watches

Materials

Silver

Christian Dior Montre Malice Circa 2005 Malice CD Full Steel Quartz wrist Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Malice watch (circa 2005), steel case, quartz movement, mother-of-pearl dial, stick indexes, steel CD bracelet. Diameter 1.95 cm excluding c...
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Early 2000s French Watches

Materials

Steel

Chanel J12 Grey Ceramic Watch 34mm – Timeless Modern Elegance
Located in Bloomington, MN
A striking timepiece from Chanel’s iconic J12 collection, this 34mm watch embodies sleek sophistication with a contemporary edge. Crafted in grey high-tech ceramic with a matching br...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton 2.76ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (53) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - 1.06ctw (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - 1.70ctw (approx.) Tot...
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20th Century American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 (1994)
Located in Bloomington, MN
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 (1994) – Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold with Aftermarket Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial & Bezel This striking 1994 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Timeless Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 (1989)
Located in Bloomington, MN
Step into enduring luxury with this 1989 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, reference 16233. This iconic timepiece combines the strength of s...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Double Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Towson, MD
One vintage 14 karat yellow gold double pocket watch chain measuring 19 inches in length. This elegant chain is fitted with two spring ring clasps, designed for securing a watch and ...
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Late 19th Century Contemporary Antique Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Fancy Gubelin Platinum & 1.58ctw Diamond Wrist Watch & Gray Cor
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (68) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Custom Baguette, Trillion, Single, & Old European Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - 1.58ctw (approx.) Case Material: Solid Platinum Case Overal...
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19th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gucci G 100L Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Bloomington, MN
This Gucci G 100L wristwatch features a bold rectangular 30x22mm stainless steel case with the iconic "G" bezel design. The watch has a sleek black dial accented with Roman numerals ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Waltham 14k White Gold Diamond Accent Wind-Up Wristwatch
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant vintage Waltham wristwatch is crafted in 14k white gold and set with sparkling diamond accents. The case and lugs feature intricate filigree-style detailing, adorned wit...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex 69178 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel & Dial Ladies 26 mm Watch
Located in Plainview, NY
Rolex 69178 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Bezel & Dial Ladies 26 mm Watch: This elegant Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust (Reference 69178) is a timeless example of luxu...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pink Technomarine Womens Chronograph Wristwatch Diamonds + MOP Dial
Located in New York, NY
A vintage womens stainless steel chronograph wristwatch by TechnoMarine. Millenium Special Edition, Cruise CG7, model CIT 05 60. The bezel is set with two rows of diamonds. Three gilt crowns. Mother-of-pearl dial with pink accents, date window, three sub-dials, fluorescent baton indexes and hands. Pink leather bracelet. The piece comes in original box with brochure and replaceable rubber straps in pink and clear colors. Collectible Luxury Clocks...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
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...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
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1980s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Auth. Hermes Watch Heure MINI Lady Gold 950 - Diamonds - Croco NWOTS RARE!!
Located in Ottawa, CA
Watch Heure MINI Lady Gold 950 - Diamonds - Croco NWOTS 2401141423 Brand: HERMES WATCH Model: Heure H Mini for Ladies HH1.190 Model Special Features: 12 Diamonds Condition: New With...
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2010s French Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1950's SWISS DATE-O-GRAPH Vintage Mens Triple Date Calendar - 18K Gold Plated
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...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel case and bracelet ladies wristwatch. The name Diagono is inspired by the Greek agon, or competition. ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum Sterling Silver Cuff Style Manual Watch, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Clip On / Cuff Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Width 28mm CIRCA: 1970's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Piaget vintage 18k yellow gold watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined vintage Piaget watch in 18k white gold, showcasing elegant design and precise manual movement with full Piaget hallmarks for timeless sophistication.
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN and index hour markers to the face. Set with a Speidel gold-plated and black cord watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 38mm White Dial Stainless Steel Leather Strap
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2656 Serial: 5192**** Model: Cartier Santos 100 XL Case Material: Stainless Steel Strap: Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: White Face: Sa...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Hilton 14k Yellow Gold Wind-Up Wristwatch with Diamond Accents
Located in Bloomington, MN
This vintage Hilton wristwatch is a classic example of mid-20th-century design, crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and detailed with subtle diamond accents. The square watch face displ...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis 18k Men's Watch With Original Box
Located in Vaughan, CA
Cartier Tank Louis 80786 Men's watch. 18k case and bezel. White dial with blue Cartier hands and black roman numerals. Manual winding. Case size: 23 mm x 30 mm Two piece Cartier blac...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava
Located in Vaughan, CA
Patek Philippe Calatrava 4819 Women's Watch. 18k Case and bezel. White dial with black hands and roman numeral markers. Quartz movement. Case size: 25 mm Two piece black leather stra...
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1990s Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold
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...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold

34mm Stainless Steel Tudor Prince Oysterdate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Further details on this Tudor Prince Oysterdate – Used (Good) Details Basic Info Brand Tudor Model Prince Oysterdate Movement Quartz Case material Steel Bracelet material Steel Year ...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960's Mido Multifort - Owned by Beatle George Harrison & Worn by Sean Penn
By Mido
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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: 9134*** Year: 1986 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow ...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass. The long black silk fob is sleek with rich gilt end caps and a chain length suspended from the bottom. The...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Arabic Dial Watch. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Small Tank
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 5057001 RARE Arabic Numbers Dial. New Leather Band. Condition: New Battery ...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Genuine Cartier Diamond Watch Must de Cartier Colisee Round Argent 690002
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier Colisee 690002 RARE Diamond Bezel Condition: Consistent with age and normal wear. New battery installed. New Leather High quality s...
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1990s Modern Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

2001 Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Watch Two Tone 14233M Champagne Dial #22567
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2001 Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Watch Model: 14233M Serial: K881198 This classic Rolex Men's watch is set in stainless steel and 18K yel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Pristine Vintage Ladies Yellow Gold Oval Piaget Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pristine, vintage 18K yellow gold Mid-20th Century ladies Piaget watch with integral Piaget 18K gold band, appears to be in almost new condition. It's clear that it's previous o...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2014 Chanel J12 Montre 365 Rose Gold Ceramic J12 Watch 365
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel watch model J12 365 (reference H3839) in ceramic and rose gold, automatic winding, calendar at 6 o'clock, second hand, golden beige guilloché dial, double folding clasp, water resistant to 100m. Diameter 3.65 cm, length 15.5 cm (a link currently on order from Chanel). The watch has been worn but it is in very good condition, it is delivered without original invoice, in a Chanel travel case...
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2010s French Watches

Vintage 18ct Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite Swiss Longines Ladies wristwatch is crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold and offers a timeless silhouette ideal for both daily wear and formal occasions. The case measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Piaget for Cartier diamond 18k white gold watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This rare vintage collaboration between Cartier and Piaget unites iconic design with precision craftsmanship. The 18k white gold watch shimmers with 58 round brilliant cut diamonds t...
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1990s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960 Montre Mystérieuse style Vacheron Constantin Steel Diamonds Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Gigandet watch called Mystérieuse in the Vacheron Constantin style in chrome steel, ivory dial with large diamond indexes and central plexiglass disc with three integrated diamonds s...
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1960s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1971 Rolex King Midas 1st Generation Yellow Gold Ref. 9630
Located in Dubai, AE
King Midas 1st Gen The Rolex King Midas, introduced in 1962 and designed by Gérald Genta, stands as one of the brand’s rarest and most daring creations. Inspired by the Greek Panthe...
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1670s Antique Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Watches for Sale: Shop Rolex Watches, Omega Watches and Cartier Watches on 1stDibs

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, vintage and luxury 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. Bulgari’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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.

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