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Watches For Sale
Creator: Corum
Corum $20 gold piece 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1896
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 Gold Piece quartz watch with a diamond crown on a black crocodile strap with an 18k yellow gold Corum tang buckle. Quartz. 35 mm case size. Ref 1896. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble with American flag dial in stainless steel on a black alligator strap. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 44 mm case size. Ref 163.150.20. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 27218
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Classic in 18k yellow gold with onyx and mother of pearl dial. Manual. 26 mm case size. Ref 27218. Will fit up to 7.25" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble in stainless steel with original diamond bezel on a black leather strap with a stainless steel Corum deployant buckle. Quartz w/ date. With box and open papers. 44 mm ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Admirals Cup "AC-One 45 Regatta" titanium Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup AC-One Chronograph 45 Regatta in titanium on a crocodile strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ chronograph. 45 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 040.101.04/0F0...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Titanium

Corum Golden Bridge 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Golden Bridge in 18k white gold with original double row diamond bezel on black alligator strap with Corum 18k white gold tang buckle. Manual. 34.5 mm case size. With box, tang, booklets and papers. Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned Dress Corum Golden Bridge 113.151.69/0001 FK 01 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold tang buckle. This Corum watch has a 34.5 x 42 mm case with a Tonneau caseback and Skeleton 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 Corum Golden Bridge watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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

Corum Peacock Feather 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredibly rare Corum Peacock Feather 18K yellow gold pocket watch. The case of the watch measures 41mm x 33mm.  This timepiece is truly unisex since it looks great on the...
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1990s Swiss Retro Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Coin Collection 18k Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Coin Collection 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow gold ( 28 mm ) with smooth bezel. Rose dial with stick hour markers. Piaget strap with gold buckle.. Pre-ow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Corum Stainless Steel Chrono Bubble Quartz Men's Watch Leather Band 396.150.20
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Corum Stainless Steel Chrono Bubble Quartz Men's Watch Leather Band 396.150.20 Case #698530 Model #396.150.20 Movement #251272 Stainless Steel Round Cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Coin Watch 18K and 22K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent condition 1980's Coin watch. The 1897 $20 coin is 22K yellow gold and is encased in an 18K gold setting. This watch is powered by a 19 jewel three adjustment Co...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Corum $20 Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 22k yellow gold case with Liberty Double Eagle U.S. Twenty Dollar Liberty Coin (36mm diameter). 1904 U.S. $20 L...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Corum $20 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1902 Quartz Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1902 Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case made from a U.S. Twenty Dollar 1902 Liberty Coin ( 35 mm ) . 1902 U.S. $20 Liberty Gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Vintage Corum 18k Yellow Gold 23mm Five $5 Dollar Coin Wrist Watch Ref. 122
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum Reference No.: 122 Movement: Swiss Made Quartz Movement Case Serial No.: 499465 Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Size: 23mm (not including crown) Strap: Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Corum Ingot Watch 10g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unisex Corum 10 gram .999 gold ingot watch with 18k yellow gold case. The back of the case is stamped 18k. The case measures 35mm long and 21mm wide. ...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). CORUM - a lady's Bubble wrist watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Corum Stainless Steel Women's Bubble Quartz Chonograph Watch 196.250.20
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Corum Stainless Steel Women's Bubble Quartz Chonograph Watch 196.250.20 Model #196.250.20 Stainless Steel Round Case w/ Signature Bubble Crystal 35 mm in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum $20 Coin Coin Watch Men's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Corum $20 Coin Coin Watch Men's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold SKU: 134995 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: $20 Coin Country of Origin: Switzerland Movemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Classic 5448356 in Yellow Gold with Silver dial 33.5mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Thin Corum Classic in 18k yellow gold with fancy design lugs on a black alligator strap with plaque tang buckle. 18 jewels. Manual. 33.5 mm case size. With box and papers. C...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Corum Bubble "Bomber "Tiger" 2004 in Stainless Steel 45mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble Bomber "Tiger" in stainless steel on leather strap. Auto w/ propeller design sweep seconds and date. Limited edition 2004. 45 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 2004...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Limited Edition Corum Heritage gold piece 62022.951101 in yellow gold 36mm
Located in Surfside, FL
Newest style Corum Heritage Artisans $20 Double Eagle 1904 Coin watch in 18k yellow gold with diamond on the crown on an orginal alligator strap and 18...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum $20 gold piece 5014556 in yellow gold with a Gold dial 35mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 gold coin in 18k, with original diamond crown on 18k mesh band. Will fit up to 6.75". Quartz. 35 mm case size. With leather wallet and papers. Ref 5014556. Circa 1984 Fine ...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Admirals Cup 947.933.04 in Titanium with a Black dial 48mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup Seafender Navy Tides 48 in with titanium case with fixed vulcanized rubber black bezel on a titanium and vulcanized black rubber band. Auto w/ date, moonphase, tid...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Titanium

Corum Admiral's Cup 082.213.30/V730 AB50 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral's Cup 082.213.30/V730 AB50 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 134231 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral's Cup Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Corum 18k Gold 28mm Ten $10 Dollar Coin Mechanical Wrist Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum Movement: Swiss Made Hand Wound Mechanical Movement Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Size: 28mm (not including crown) Bracelet: Solid 18k Gold Length: Slig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Corum Bubble Chronograph Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Corum Model: Bubble Reference Number: 196.151.47 Features : Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - Chronograph - Diamond Bezel Watch Country of Ma...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Clipper Club 29mm Ivory Dial Stainless Steel & 18k Gold 49425 Swiss Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : CORUM Model: Clipper Club Reference Number : 49425 Features : 18k Accent -Ivory Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless Steel...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Corum Horizontal Diamond Ladies Steel Watch Black Leather Strap
Located in Hamilton, AU
A wonderful chronograph, the stainless steel Corum ladies' wristwatch, reference 130.330.47, has a 32x26 millimeter rotating case with sides set with round brilliant cut diamonds, sa...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum Admiral Racer 01.0157 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral Racer 01.0157 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 132218 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral Racer Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Corum 18ct Yellow Gold Watch in Perfect Working Condition, 1970's
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1970’s Corum 18ct Yellow Gold Watch In Perfect Working Condition Additional Information: Case Size: 29mm x 24mm Lug Width: 18 mm Strap Width: 18 mm Model: 27363 Case Thickne...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Corum 1880 S Liberty Head 10 Dollar US Gold Coin Watch
Located in New York, NY
Corum 18k gold watch, with 1880 S Liberty Head 10 dollar US gold coin case. Case measures 28mm in diameter. Corum gold plated buckle, band is not origina...
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20th Century American Watches

Materials

Gold

Corum Admiral Cup Challenger 753.671.98 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/PVD
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral Cup Challenger 753.671.98 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/PVD SKU: 125868 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral Cup Challenger Country of Origin: Switzerland Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum Mother Of Pearl Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Women's Wristwatch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A meticulously-crafted watch holds the promise of enduring appeal, all-day comfort, and investment value. Carefully assembled and finished to stand out on your wrist, this authentic Corum diamond...
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2010s Italian Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum Admiral's Cup 411.100.04 AG50 Stainless Steel Mens' Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum Admiral's Cup 411.100.04 AG50 Stainless Steel Mens' Watch - Automatic winding. Stainless steel (47 mm ). Grey color. Luminous ( radiation-free LumiBrite ) hour markers. Vertic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Very Rare Corum $20 1897 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin Men's 36mm Quartz Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Corum $20 1897 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin Men's 36mm Quartz Watch - Quartz; sweep seconds with date. 18k yellow gold case with Liberty Doub...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Watches

Vintage Corum 18k White Gold Oval Cow Two Tone Dial Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the uniqueness of this Vintage Corum Textured Watch.   Crafted in solid 18K White Gold, from circa the 1970s, this prominent-looking watch brings an intricate and luxurio...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Corum 163.150.20 Bubble Stainless Steel Black Leather Box Paper, 2005
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 163.150.20 Serial: 659*** Model: Bubble Year: 2005 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue with fou...
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Early 2000s Watches

Corum Bridge 18k White Gold Wristwatch Ref 113.550.59
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Golden Bridge in 18k white gold. Manual wind. 32 mm case size. With box and papers. Case size 32mm x 38mm. Ref 113.550.59. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned Dress Corum Bridge 113.550.59 watch is made out of white gold on a 18k White Gold bracelet with a 18k White Gold tang buckle. This Corum watch has a 38 x 32 mm case with a Tonneau caseback and Skeleton No Marker dial. Circa: 2010s . 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 Bridge watch...
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2010s Watches

Materials

White Gold

Corum Romvlvs 18k White Gold Wristwatch Ref 165 121 69 V400
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Romvlvs in 18k white gold with diamond accented Roman numeral bezel. Quartz. 25 mm case size. Ref 165 121 69 V400. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Cert...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

White Gold

Corum 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Watch Quartz Movement & Black Leather Strap 44107
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage Corum 18k Gold Watch With Quartz Movement & Black Leather Strap Serial #: 44107.348851 18K Gold Rectangle Case 23 mm wide (25 mm w/Crown) 32 mm long Lug-to-Lug Distance: 28...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum 5Gr Ingot 14300P58 Women's Watch in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Corum 5Gr Ingot 14300P58 Women's Watch in Yellow Gold SKU: 124838 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: 5Gr Ingot Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-wind...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Corum Ladies Watch
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold vintage Swiss made Corum ladies watch with adjustable mesh band. The dial case measures 30.52mm x 21.85mm.
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Titanium Skeleton Dial Mens Watch 082.401.04/F376 FH52
Located in New York, NY
Display model. Limited Edition of 288 watches only. Comes with the original box and papers. It can have minor blemishes during handling and shipping. * Free Domestic Shipping * Two-year warranty * 14-day money-back guarantee return. The buyer can authenticate the watch at any boutique or dealership within 14 days * Please note that all International buyers are responsible for customs taxes/duties of the receiving country. We do not defraud Customs. * Any warranties offered by us are done so strictly through us using our own authorized watchmakers. Brand: Corum Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 082.401.04/F376 FH52 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Corum Admiral Vintage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Titanium

Corum Admirals Cup 960.101.94/0371 An12 Men's Watch in Titanium
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admirals Cup 960.101.94/0371 AN12 Men's Watch in Titanium SKU: 121705 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admirals Cup Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

Corum 01.0007 Admirals Cup Black Stainless PVD Chronograph Automatic Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 01.0007 Model: Admiral Cup Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Rubber Bezel: Stainless Steel Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 44mm In...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel

Corum 20 Twenty Dollars Coin 18k Yellow Gold Dial Quartz Men Watch 1904
Located in New York, NY
The watch is in good condition. The watch can have minor blemishes During handling and Shipping. Fully 18K Yellow gold watch. The original box and papers are not included. * Free S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Admiral's Cup Legend 18k Rose Gold Steel Brown Dial Watch A984/03598
Located in New York, NY
Display model. Brown Wood Patern Dial. It comes with an original box but papers are not included. * Free Domestic Shipping * Two-year warranty * 14-day money-back guarantee return. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Rose Gold

Corum Golden Bridge Model, 18kt Rose Gold, Linear Movement, Hand Winding
Located in Antwerp, BE
Launched by CORUM in 1980, the Golden Bridge model remains a unique construction in watchmaking, an original creation where the linear movement forms both the calibre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Corum Romvlvs Stainless Steel Skeleton Back Men’s Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Corum Model: Romvlvs Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch Resistant Synthetic Sapphire Bezel: Stainless steel with roman numerals Dial: Silver d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Romvlvs Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Skeleton Back in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Corum Model: Romvlvs Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Backing: Skeleton Back Bezel: Stainless Steel with Roman Numerals Bracelet: Stainless Steel Cryst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum 082.170.20 Bubble Royal Flush Steel Black Leather Box Paper, 2006
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 082.170.20 Year: 2006 Model: Bubble "Royal Flush" Limited Edition Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Face: ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Corum $20 Coin 1906
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 gold coin on a heavy custom Italian mesh bracelet. Quartz. 35 mm case size. Ref 1906. Will fit up to a 6.5" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned Dress Coru...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum $20 Gold Piece
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 gold piece in 18k yellow gold on an 18k gold link bracelet with a hidden clasp. Quartz. 35 mm case size, fits up tp 7.25'' wrist. Fine Pre-owned C...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Corum Bridge 113.560.70
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Corum Bridge 50th Annivesary in platinum on an alligator strap with 18k white gold buckle. Dial set with a top Wesselton diamond approximately 0.25 carats. Limited edition of 50 peices. Manual. 50 mm x 31 mm case size. Ref 113.560.70. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned Classic Corum Bridge 113.560.70 watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold tang buckle. This Corum watch has a 31 x 50 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Gold Roman Numeral 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 Bridge watch...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Platinum

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

Corum $20 Coin "$20 Dollars Double Eagle Coin" 35mm
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 Gold Coin watch Double Eagle (1907) in 18k yellow gold on 18k yellow gold mesh band . Automatic movement. Diamond crown. 35 mm case size. Fits 7.75 inches. With box. Ref 33...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Driver's Lady's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Corum lady's driver's watch, with mother of pearl dial and original crystal. Leather bracelet and 18k gold buckle are also original. Case measures 33mm x 25mm. Bracelet is ...
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20th Century American Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Chronograph Ref. 296.121.70 Watch in Platinum, Auto w/ Subseconds
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Square Chronograph in platinum on leather strap with original Corum platinum tang buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 35.5 mm ca...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Platinum

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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