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Rolex Datejust 126334 Stainless Steel 41mm Blue Index Dial Complete MINT 2021
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Rolex Datejust wristwatch is a true masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship. With its exquisite Blue Dial and elegant Index indicators, it is the epitome of luxury and st...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tudor Princess Date Solid 18K Gold Rotor Yellow Gold Lady BY ROLEX Tank Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Tudor Model: Princess Date Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Hand Wind Case Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Measurements : 21mm diameter (excludi...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold

Lip Gold Plated Vintage New circa 1974 Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
LIP New vintage watch from stock, circa 1974. Gold plated, brown bracelet. Brown dial. Indexes and gold needles. Date 3H. Mechanical movement. Warran...
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1970s French Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5552
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Rolex Stainless Steel Reference 5500 Oyster Perpetual Chronometer. Three Piece 34 M.M. Case. 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding Moveme...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless 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 Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Gold Diamond DIAL 218238
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Daydate 40mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Movado Museum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Swiss Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Movado Museum Model Number: 66 0200 105 Material: 14k Yellow Gold Movement: Quartz Case: 24.4 mm wide (not including the crown) Band width: 14.8 mm - 8.9 mm Closure Type: Fold...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Tank Must de Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier quartz movement cabochon sapphire animal skin strap sterling silver and 18k vermeil vintage circa 1990s 21 grams Experience the allure of classic luxury with the Vint...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Vintage 9ct Omega Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Portland, GB
An elegant and classic 9ct Gold Omega Ladies Wristwatch with an original and stunning gold bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. Fully hallmarked for 9ct gold on two of the link...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex 31mm Oyster Perpetual Ladies Steel Smooth Blue Arabic Dial Watch Ref 67480
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Paper 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 67480 Model - Oys...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Dior VIII White Ceramic Steel Diamond Silver Dial Automatic Watch CD1245E3C002
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The band of this watch has a chipped link by '12 o'clock lugs. Comes with a Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. De...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Maillon Black Lacquer Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Maillon Black Lacquer Diamond Ladies Watch. Cartier Yellow Gold Black Enamel Panther Midsize Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold with diamond bezel and black enamel ( 27 x 38 mm ) Crown with diamond accents. Diamond and black Enamel dial; gold tone hands. 18K yellow gold and black enamel bracelet...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 279171 Pink Roman Dial 28 mm 2-Tone Stainless Steel & 18k
Located in Rome, IT
Rolex Ladies Datejust 279171 Pink Roman Dial 28 mm 2-Tone Stainless Steel & 18k Rose Gold Complete w/ Box & Card. The watch features a screw-down crown, 18k Rose Gold Fluted Bezel...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier ladies Stainless Steel Ruban with blue mother of pearl dial and quartz. Cartier movement. Back set. 7 Inches in length- can be shortened 75.3 grams Length: 22mm Width: 21mm Band width at case: 21mm Case thickness: 6.30mm Band: Stainless steel leather panther...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Breitling 18 Karat Gold Vintage Chronograph Men Wrist Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
Watch works properly. From private collection. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil Manual Wind Tank Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch: Timeless Elegance. Embrace refined luxury with the Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch. This iconic timepiece from the 1970s boasts a black dial, ...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
Located in Houston, TX
Very rare Cartier Santos watch with "spider" patina burgundy dial and matching cabochon burgundy crown. Brand : Cartier Model : Santos Reference : 0902 Year : 1990's Movement : Auto...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ref 1070 Ladies Panthere de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1070 Model: Panthere de Cartier Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Face: Sapphire Crystal Case ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Men's Vintage Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Invicta Wrist Watch NIB
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Gent's Walt Disney Rose Gold Wrist Watch featuring that all-time lovable Walt Disney character Mickey Mouse. NIB. Classic Disney Design. Featuring: 12-Hour Dial, Chr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zodiac Astrographic SST TV Case Watch 1971 Manufacture Full Set NOS Condition
Located in New York, NY
This is a NOS condition 1971 Zodiac Astrographic SST TV Case watch. This watch comes as a complete set including inner and outer boxes, booklets, and original hangtags! The case of ...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Breitling Stainless Steel Avenger B01 Chronograph 44mm
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Breitling Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, 30 minute register, 12 hour register Case: 44mm stainless steel round, stainless steel 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II B20 Automatic 46mm Watch AB2020 Black
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2019 Breitling SuperOcean Heritage II B20 AB2020. This is the second generation Superocean Heritage which features the Breitling B20 automatic movement w...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal, with day and date. Yellow gold with fluted bezel (40mm diameter)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Diabolo Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Quartz Watch, 31mm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Cartier Diabolo wristwatch is crafted in 18KT Yellow Gold and features a quartz movement. It has an elegant white dial with roman numerals, and a date window. The dial ...
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1990s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / C...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Rolex Submariner 18k White Gold Men's Watch 116619 LB (or 116619LB)
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 18k White Gold Men's Watch 116619 LB (or 116619LB) - Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal, pressure-proof to 1,000 feet, date. 18k white gold case with blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Dial and Diamond Markers circa, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green 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 Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Top with Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Deep Blue Dial circa 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 Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Van Buren Cocktail Watch White Gold Plate With Enamel Details
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the VanBuren 1920's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a stunning piece of Art Deco elegance. This vintage treasure features a gold-plated case and steel bracelet, adorned with intri...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, White Gold, Enamel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial circa, 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 Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 18Kt. Gold Early Perpetual Winding "Bubble Back" Watch, circa 1949
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bubble Back" / Reference 5002 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 29mm X Diameter 24mm CIRCA: 1949 / 1950 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bucherer Tank Watch Gold Plate Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Bucherer Swiss Made Watch from the 1970s: A vintage masterpiece. This watch features a 33 x 38mm gold-plated tank-style case, a gold dial with Roman numerals, sapphir...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Ebel Beluga Manchette Quartz Watch
By Ebel
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Ebel Beluga Manchette Quartz Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with 32 Round Diamond Accents of VS Clarity and G Color, and Mother of Pearl Dial. Model 9057A28-10 Circa 2005.
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Pearl Bracelet circa, 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 10mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Platinum

14K Diamond Omega Ladies Watch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This intricate Omega watch sparkles from across the room. Beautiful, unique design makes this watch a must have! 14 karat white gold Approximately 1.20 total diamond weight 34 round...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Burgundy Watch 5115/9
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Burgundy Watch 5115/9 - Manual winding. 18k white gold case (32mm diameter). Burgundy brown dial. Burgundy brown Factory Rolex strap band...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Sky-Dweller 326933
Located in London, GB
A Sky-Dweller in Oystersteel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with the date indicator, a month display via the 12 apertures, a 24 hour display, and a second time zone...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Vintage Air-King 5500
Located in London, GB
A vintage 34mm Air-King by Rolex in stainless steel. Featuring an extremely rare silver dial with Arabic numerals throughout from 1 to 12. This is by far the most seldom and striking...
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20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster Diamond Set 81339
Located in London, GB
A white gold 34mm Datejust Pearlmaster by Rolex. Features a black diamond dial, complemented by a white gold bezel set with approximately 118 round brilliant cut diamonds. The timepi...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time Rose Gold Watch 385.032
Located in Dallas, TX
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Dual Time Rose Gold Watch 385.032 - Automatic winding ; 72 hours of power reserve; caliber l086.2. 18K Rose gold ( 40 mm). Silver dial with subdials. Brown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex DateJust 116234 36 mm Stainless Jubilee Roman Blue Dial 18k Watch
Located in Rome, IT
Rolex DateJust 116234 36 mm Stainless Jubilee Roman Blue Dial 18k White Gold Bezel with Box & Card The watch features a screw-down crown, 18K White Gold fluted bezel, watch comes wi...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex 18038 President Day Date Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 9556*** Year: 1986 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: S...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Bulgari Diagono Bvlgari Chronograph Automatic Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Bvlgari Model: Diagono Reference Number: BB38SLCH Features: Chronograph Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measureme...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

MAC - Classic Dial Leather Chocolate Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【MAC 】 INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE NITERÓI CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM IN RIO DE JANEIRO, THE THIN BUT DOUBLE LAYERS DIAL WAS DESIGNED INTELLIGENTLY TO MIMIC A FUTURISTI...
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2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

MAC - 41mm Plain Dial Leather Blue Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【MAC 】 INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE NITERÓI CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM IN RIO DE JANEIRO, THE THIN BUT DOUBLE LAYERS DIAL WAS DESIGNED INTELLIGENTLY TO MIMIC A FUTURISTI...
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2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Auto 33mm 18k Gold & Steel Watch 15050SA LIMITED 200pc
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 33mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Paper 100% Authentic Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 15050SA Model - Royal Oak Dial C...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust 41 Stainless Steel ICED 18ct Silver Roman Dial Watch 116300
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 41mm Watch customized with 18.00 carats of Genuine Diamonds! The entire watch is Genuine only the custom Diamond Bezel and Dial have been added. The entire bezel, dial...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Men Datejust 36mm Turn-O-Graph Steel Jubilee Black Dial Watch Ref: 116264
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Gift Box 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 116264 Model - Datejust Turn-O-Graph ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

MAC - 41mm Plain Dial Leather Band Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【MAC 】 INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE NITERÓI CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM IN RIO DE JANEIRO, THE THIN BUT DOUBLE LAYERS DIAL WAS DESIGNED INTELLIGENTLY TO MIMIC A FUTURISTI...
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2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Louis Vuitton Loop Monogram Bag
Located in București, RO
Created by Nicolas Ghesquière for the Cruise 2022 Collection, the Loop handbag features a half-moon silhouette, inspired by the Croissant bag from the House archives. It has a body-f...
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2010s French Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Green Dial Smooth Oyster Watch Ref: 126200
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 126200 Model - Datejust Di...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning ornate art deco ladies diamond and platinum watch with sapphire accent in the shape of leaves on the case and channel set on the band. The sides of the case have ornate scr...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

MAC - Classic Plain Dial Leather Black Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【MAC 】 INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE NITERÓI CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM IN RIO DE JANEIRO, THE THIN BUT DOUBLE LAYERS DIAL WAS DESIGNED INTELLIGENTLY TO MIMIC A FUTURISTI...
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2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

MAC - Classic Plain Dial Leather Band Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【MAC 】 INSPIRED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE NITERÓI CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM IN RIO DE JANEIRO, THE THIN BUT DOUBLE LAYERS DIAL WAS DESIGNED INTELLIGENTLY TO MIMIC A FUTURISTI...
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2010s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

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.

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.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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.

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