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Watches For Sale
Creator: Audemars Piguet
Creator: Elgin
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'Neal 26133ST.OO.A101CR.01 LIMITED
Located in New York, NY
A limited edition 48mm Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'Neal wristwatch by Audemars Piguet. Featuring a black dial with arabic numbers, 3 & 2 are coloured in red to reflect the basketb...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Blue 26331OR.OO.1220OR.01 NEW
Located in New York, NY
Truly unworn piece. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case & bracelet with polished beveled corners. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case octagon design bezel, secured with 8 polished ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 18mm MO...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470OR 18kt Rose Gold Complete
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470OR.OO.1000OR.01 – an exquisite timepiece meticulously crafted in 18kt rose gold, complete with its original box an...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Steel Mens Watch 15720ST.OO.A027CA.01 Unworn
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely UNWORN Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 15720ST.OO.A027CA.0. 42mm diameter x 14.1mm height, stainless steel, glare-proofed sapphire...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'neal White Gold 26134BC.ZZ.A101CR
Located in London, GB
A 48mm Royal Oak Offshore Shaquille O'Neal wristwatch by Audemars Piguet, crafted in white gold. Featuring a black dial with arabic numbers, 3 & 2 are set with gemstones to reflect t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1900 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch has Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands and dedicated seconds dial 14k Solid Gold Case with Beautiful Engraving on both sides Black Arabic Numer...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Lady Elgin Diamond Vintage Ladies Wristwatch -14k White Gold Mechanical 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Year: 1950s - 1960s Brand: Lady Elgin Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 14k White Gold Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: One-Year Stone Information N...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Audemars Piguet Limited Edition Millenary Maserati 26150ST.OO.D084CU.01
Located in London, GB
A limited edition stainless steel Millenary by Audemars Piguet, in collaboration with Maserati to commemorate their 90th anniversary. This is just one of 900 to have been manufacture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 6005BA
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Jumbo Royal Oak Rectangular in 18k yellow gold. Quartz. Measures 35mm long (lug to lug) by 32mm wide. With service box. Ref 6005BA. Fine Pre-owned Audemars Piguet Wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Promesse 18k white gold wristwatch Ref 67461bczza023lz01
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Promesse in 18k white gold with blue dial and diamond case. Black alligator strap. Quartz. 32 mm length by 18 mm width case size. Ref 67461bczza023lz01 Fine Pre-owned...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with rare white dial. Auto w/ date. 36 mm case size. With box, papers and booklets. Circa 2002. **Bank wire only at t...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Quantième 25668 BA 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Audemars Piguet Quantième Perpétuel Automatique Skeleton in 18k yellow gold on a brand new, uncut, burgundy alligator strap with AP 18k deployant buckle. Automatic movement with...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Rose Gold Mens Watch 26120OR.00.D002CR.01
Located in Dallas, TX
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Rose Gold Mens Watch 26120OR.00.D002CR.01 - Automatic winding. 18k Rose Gold ( 39 mm ) Solid case back. Black dial with Grande Tapisserie waffle p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 38mm Grey Dial CHRONOGRAPH Ref# 26715ST.OO.1356ST.02
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak SELFWINDING CHRONOGRAPH 26715ST.OO.1356ST.02. 38 mm, Grey dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, silver-toned counters, white gold applied hour-markers and ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch with a clean plastic crystal. The case has a minor blemish and a light hand carving...
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1920s American Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, an...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world-famous director. They were looking for authentic watches...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Other

1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
Located in Raleigh, NC
Thank you for stopping by. There are watch cases that are increasingly hard to source for my “Trench Watch” projects. They are the cases that are often referred as Trench Watch cases...
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1910s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Watches

Materials

Other

Audemars Piguet "Millenary" Blue Ladies Watch 77301ST.ZZ.D303CR.01
Located in Dallas, TX
Audemars Piguet "Millenary" Blue Ladies Watch 77301ST.ZZ.D303CR.01 - Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oval case (39 x 35 mm ). Silver and blue dial. Outer diameter wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 35mm 18k Yellow Gold REF 4100
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ref: 4100 Case Size: 35mm Dial: Cream Tapisserie *Watch is unpolished and can be polished upon request* Includes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet 26401RO Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 18k Rose Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph REF: 26401RO Case: 18k Rose Gold Case size: 44mm Bezel: Ceramic Strap: Rubber Buckle: 18k Rose Gold
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Estate Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diamond and Mother of Pearl 24 mm 18k Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous estate Audemars Piguet Royal Oak mother of pearl and white diamond 24 mm watch. 18k white gold.
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chrono Ghost 42mm Titanium and Ceramic New
Located in New York, NY
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470IO.OO.A006CA.01 is a watch that demands attention. Its bold design and titanium construction make it a true standout piece. Th...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Titanium

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

Materials

Gold-filled

Audemars Piguet Jules 18K White Gold Silver Dial Watch 77230BC.OO.A001MR.01
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Unworn band. Great Collectable piece. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Audemars Piguet 15550ST.OO.1356ST.03 Grey Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15550ST.OO.1356ST.03 Model: Royal Oak Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Grey Face: Sapphire Crystal Cas...
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2010s Watches

Audemars Piguet Carnegie, REF. 14941
Located in New York, NY
Authenticity Guarantee, Audemars Piguet Carnegie classic ladies watch in 18K yellow gold, 16cm diamond bezel. Reference number: 14941. This watch has a folding butterfly clasp. Quart...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady Steel Silver Dial Watch 67651ST.ZZ.1261ST.01
Located in Aventura, FL
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz Lady watch. with date display. Stainless steel case, silvered dial, stainless steel bracelet. 40 brilliant-cut diamonds (bezel). Stainless steel case...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches

Materials

Steel

18 Kt Gold Audemars Piguet Cal K2070 Wrist Watch Collectors Automatic
Located in Antwerp, BE
Audemars Piguet vintage 18 kt yellow gold collectors wrist watch with Audemars Extract from The Archives Movement: Automatic , Caliber K2070 with 18 Kt Gold Rotor, On Extract Calibe...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Chocolate 26331OR.OO.1220OR.02 NEW
Located in New York, NY
Truly unworn piece. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case & bracelet with polished beveled corners. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case octagon design bezel, secured with 8 polished ...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono 41mm 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02 Custom Green Ceramic
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono 41mm 26320ST.OO.1220ST.02 Custom Green Ceramic. Green ceramic coating has been applied aftermarket. Very unique watch 1 out of 1. Sale comes with AP ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic, Ref 14790 BA
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Reference 14790BA.OO.0789BA.01 with Box & Extract from the Archives , Collectors watch in...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14 Kt Gold Audemars Frères Genève Pocket Watch, before Audemars Piguet founded
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Audemars Frères Genève Pocket Watch Case: Measurements diameter 52 mm thickness 8.5 mm Total weight: 76.4 gram / 2.695 oz / 49.1 dwt Audemars Frères was a Swiss watch m...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Lady 26267FS.ZZ.D002CA.01
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26267FS.ZZ.D002CA.01, 37 mm. The watch has Black Dial w/ White gold Royal Oak hands. The Case is Forged carbon w/ 2385 Movement w/ 37 j...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond

18 Kt Gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic 14790BA Box & Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790BA/O/0789BA/01 , Collectors Watch in Amazing Condition with Audemars Box & Papers Come...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Black Dial Rose Gold 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 Unworn
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch (Model: 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01) – a luxurious and new timepiece that exudes sophistication. Adorned with ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Auto Rose Gold Men 41mm Watch 15400OR.OO.1220OR.02
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Men's Watch. Crafted in elegant rose gold, this 41mm timepiece exudes sophistication and luxury. Pre-owned ...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Rose Gold Black Mens Watch 26320OR.OO.1220OR.01
Located in New York, NY
This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono watch for men is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines functionality and style. With a rose ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST.OO.1220ST.03 Steel Watch "Panda"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST.OO.1220ST.03 Steel Watch – an unworn masterpiece that seamlessly merges precision engineering with timeless design. Craf...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Steel

Audemars Piguet Titanium AP Royal Oak Grey Dial 26170TI with box and papers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your wrist with the Audemars Piguet Titanium AP Royal Oak Grey Dial 26170TI, a timepiece that embodies both sporty sophistication and horological exce...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Titanium

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in Rose Gold. Comes with Box and Papers Used watch.
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Pride of China Rose Gold Black Dial Watch 26168SR.OO.1220SR.01
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. 2-year warranty. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Pride...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MO...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37m Purple Dial Limited Edition 100
Located in London, England
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37m Purple Dial Limited Edition 100 pieces worldwide. Very exclusive beauty. Comes with or original box and card. Brilliant-cut sapphires in graded hues of pink and blue adorn the white gold bezel and illuminate the purple dial. The case is further gem-set with brilliant-cut diamonds. 18-carat white gold case, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, bezel set with blue to pink brilliant-cut graded sapphires, screw-locked crown. Hand-stitched “large square scale” purple alligator strap with 18-carat white gold AP...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold

Longines 18Kt Yellow Gold Rare Drs. Model Art Deco Watch circa 1937
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 20mm M...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm MO...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch 37MM White Index Dial Yellow Gold Watch UNWORN
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet 15450BA.OO.1256BA.01 Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm Silver Index Yellow Gold Watch, New (Old Stock), factory plastic protection intact, bracelet has couple very minor scu...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Steel Mens Watch 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Unworn
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. 8 screws fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with silver-tone hands and index hour marke...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ceramic Anthracite 44mm 26405CE.OO.A002CA.01
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ceramic Anthracite 44mm Men's Watch 26405CE.OO.A002CA.01 – a brand new timepiece with a striking and contemporary design. Crafted w...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Tank METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 21mm Widt...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled 1940's Art deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 27mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Watch with Factory Diamond Bezel REF 15451ST
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Ref: 15451ST Movement: Automatic​​​​​​​ Case Size: 37mm Material: Stainless Steel ​ Year: 2022 Bezel: Factory Diamonds Dial: Black Ta...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Movement: U.S.A. Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s Movement Maker: Elgin Metal Content: 14k White Gold Features: Etched & Milgrain Case Detailing Measurements Tall (from exte...
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1920s Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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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