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Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphire Satin Strap Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Watch White Gold White Black and Ice Diamonds Satin Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Enamel, Emerald, and Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
A chic Art Deco lady’s watch in white gold and enamel, embellished with diamonds and emeralds. Circa 1920s.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Enamel

Glycine Incursore Black Jack 3871-99-D9 Steel Automatic Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
This display model Glycine Incursore 3871-99-D9 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement that is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

TAG Heuer Link Steel Gold Two-Tone Swiss Automatic Ladies Watch WAT2350.BB0957
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned TAG Heuer Link WAT2350.BB0957 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless & solid gold case. It has a round ...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Timex Fairfield Supernova Chronograph Gray Leather Watch TW2R97800
Located in Southhampton, PA
The Timex Fairfield Supernova™ Chronograph 41 mm watch, reference number TW2R97800, is a member of the exceptional “Fairfield” collection. It is pres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: D...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

Corum Admirals Cup 082.500.53/0F62 AW02
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup in bronze case and wood dial on brown calf leather strap with black PVDsteel triple-blade folding clasp. Auto with date and sweep seconds. 45 mm case size. With original box, papers and booklets Ref 082.500.53/0F62 AW02. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned Sport Corum Admirals Cup 082.500.53/0F62 AW02 watch on a Brown Leather strap with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Corum watch has a 45 x 45 mm case with a Round caseback and Brown Flag dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Corum Admirals Cup watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Bronze

Stylish WristWatch Gold Titanium White Diamond Sapphire Lizard Strap Decorated
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic watch in titanium and diamonds. Lizard strap. Swiss quartz movement. Unique piece. Titanium Case 35mm Nano­Mosaic ­ Sapphire Glass ­ ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium

1970 David Webb Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
An unusual watch-bracelet by David Webb with rough dark grey diamonds mounted on undulated 18kt yellow gold. Circa 1970
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1970s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
Basic Info Listing number NB00006 Brand Omega Movement Manual Case Material 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet material 14K Yellow Gold Condition G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chopard Happy Sun in 18k Rose Gold 4176 Brown Dial 40mm Quartz Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Chopard Happy Diamonds "Happy Sun" in 18k rose gold with "floating" 6 o'clock hour marker & 3 diamonds and on leather strap with 18k rose gold tang buckle. Quartz. 40 mm case size. With box, pusher & booklets. Ref 4176. Fine Pre-owned Chopard Watch. Certified preowned Dress Chopard Happy Diamond 4176 watch on a Brown Leather strap with a 18k rose gold tang buckle. This Chopard watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a Round caseback and Brown Arabic and Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Chopard Happy Diamond watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Piaget White Gold Diamond "Dune" Strap Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
New Piaget 18K white gold watch, with pave diamond accent on watch case and buckle, mother of pearl dial, Roman numeral markers, quartz movement, shiny black alligator strap. New...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bell & Ross BR 01-92 in Steel with Diamond Bezel on Black Leather Strap
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Iconic Bell & Ross Watch model BR 01 92 Diamond Automatic movement. Case steel with Diamond Bezel, case size 46 mm, comes with a black leather strap. Comes with original box and pape...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

2010 Rolex Rose Gold 116231 Watch Diamond Dial Bezel Box/Paperwork #16977
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2010 Rolex Rose Gold Two Tone Ladies Watch Model: 116231 Serial: G598007 This luxurious Rolex midsize watch is set in 18K rose gold and stainless steel. NEVER WORN Case is 36mm i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage je...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Rolex Datejust Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel
Located in London, GB
Collectable vintage 1979 ladies Rolex Datejust watch in 18ct yellow gold with after set diamond bezel. The watch has been recently serviced prior to upload and is in full working ord...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver signed Cartier, serial #060249...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...

Rolex Stainless Steel Ladies "Bubble Back" with Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 6006 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady Watch in Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elevate your style with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady watch - fusion of elegance and precision. Audemars Piguet, a pioneer in Haute Horology since 1875, has a rich history of ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel

Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's, "Tone on Tone Dial" Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sal...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial, 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Zephyr
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1038/1008 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 14Kt. & Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1968 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Di...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST.OO.1220ST.03
Located in London, GB
A 39mm stainless steel Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet. Featuring a black dial with a grande tapisserie pattern and a date display at 3 o'clock. The bezel features the iconic 8 screw design which is synonymous with Audemars Piguet. The bracelet comes equipped with a concealed AP double folding clasp. Fitted with a glareproofed sapphire crystal and a calibre 3120 self-winding automatic movement which is shown via the exhibition caseback. In excellent condition, the watch comes with an Audemars Piguet box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished Tiffany Blue Dial, 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 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

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

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 31mm 18K White Gold Gray Dial Unisex Watch 7119G-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Rare Grey Dial. Comes With Patek Travel Pouch and papers.
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Mother of Pearl jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Brown strap band with 18k y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Women's Winding Watch 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Westport, CT
An antique fully functional 14K yellow gold Rolex women's winding watch. The band is flexible with a satin finish. All original buckle, bracelet, dial, and movement. Gross Weight: ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18k Patek Philippe Calatrava Wrist Watch
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold Patek Philippe Calatrava #3919G-001. With original inner and outer boxes, all books and certificates
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2010s European Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1970's MOVEMENT / C...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540 - Automatic winding. Rose Gold (39mm diameter). Meteorite dial with day and month indicator and date on ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

PIAGET Lady's Wristwatch in 18K Gold paved with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
PIAGET ladies' watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds PIAGET watch in 18-carat yellow gold paved with Diamonds, each link is paved with bars holding 8 Brilliant Cut diamonds and the d...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Women's Wrist Watch BaignoireModel in 18 Karat Gold Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
CHOPARD Lady's Watch Baignoire Model in 18-Carat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Original leather bracelet signed Chopard Genève and original gold-plated clasp The 18-carat yellow gold beze...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron and Constantin 18 Karat High Grade Handmade Pocket Watch circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 51mm MOVEMENT / C...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Finished Orange 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 42mm x...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Automatic Mens Watch 126715CHNR
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Box and papers included. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model: GMT-Master II 126715CHNR Model Number: 126715CHNR Country/Region of Manufacture: Sw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Ladies Steel & Diamond Watch 4910/10A
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Ladies Steel & Diamond Watch 4910/10A - Quartz. Stainless steel case; bezel set with 36 diamonds (25mm x 30mm). Blue dial with diamond markers and Roman numer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Corum US Twenty Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Corum 18k yellow gold US Twenty dollar 1904 coin watch. Inside of this timepiece holds a fully serviced and warrantied 18-jewel manual wind movement that keeps precise and accur...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier x Rolex Watch Brooch
Located in London, GB
Introducing a timeless piece of luxury and elegance - the solid gold Cartier & Rolex watch brooch, circa 1970. This exquisite brooch, retailed by Cartier, features a striking champag...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W6920046 3284
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W6920046 3284 - Automatic. Stainless steel case (36mm). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals. Stainless steel Cartier bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exi...
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19th Century American Antique Watches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm Steel Mens Watch PAM00531
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm Steel Mens Watch PAM00531 - Automatic. Stainless steel case ( 44 mm ). Black dial with luminous hands and index hour markers. Arabic numerals at 6 and 12. Sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Michele Serein MW21B01A1963 Date Diamond Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Michele MW21B01A1963 Date window Series: Serein Movement: Swiss made Quartz Stainless Steel case Case approx. 36mm Dial Color: Mother of Pearl / White with black roman numerals and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Maurice Lacroix Moonphase Triple Date Chronograph Ref 02736 Leather Strap
Located in Houston, TX
Here is a beautiful entry level automatic Maurice Lacroix watch. Has a day, month and date display in German. Chronograph option and elegant look makes this a great everyday watch an...
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Early 2000s Watches

Maurice Lacroix Miros Chronograph MI1098 Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
MAURICE LACROIX MI1098 Miros Stainless steel case and stainless steel bracelet Fixed stainless steel bezel Black dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour markers Minute ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare & Unusual Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Tank Ladies Watch 8057
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare & Unusual Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Tank Ladies Watch 8057 - Quartz. Factory 18K yellow gold with pave diamond case ( 18 x 25mm ). Silver tone dial with black roman numerals. Bal...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Sandoz Uno 18K and 8.00CT Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a mid century gem a solid 18K white gold Sandoz Uno cocktail watch. This watch is decorated with 8.00CT/F-H color VVS1 and VS diamonds. It features a flip cover over the dial...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Day-Date II Diamond & Ruby Dial 218238
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold Day-Date II by Rolex. Features a champagne dial with 8 baguette cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut rubies. The fluted bezel, president bracelet and concealed folding Crownclasp are signature Day-Date characteristics. Fitted with scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a self-winding automatic movement. In excellent condition, the watch comes with a presentation box, warranty card dated December 2016 and Watches of Switzerland...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pesag 14KT White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exu...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's, "Mint"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered fo...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel 5712/1A-001
Located in London, GB
A 5712 Nautilus, in stainless steel from Patek Philippe. Featuring a black-blue embossed dial that features small seconds, a power reserve indicator and the date with a moon phase di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini. A Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch C1990
Located in London, GB
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1990. Dial: The original champagne dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track and signed Rolex Genèv...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe "Backwind" White Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3569
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe "Back Wind" White Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3569 - Self-winding. 18K White gold case with graduated engine turned bezel ( 34 mm ). Rare and desirable blue dial with 3 dia...
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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. 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, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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