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Watches For Sale
Creator: Hamilton
Creator: Baume & Mercier
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Round Dress Watch with Original Dial 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 2...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Baume & Mercier Geneve Hampton Date Ladies Stainless steel Watch Boxed
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Baume & Mercier Model: Geneve Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements :25mm diameter (excluding crown ) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1917 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMEN...
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1910s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver Dial with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Style watch was produced by the iconic American house of Hamilton. It is in excellent original condition and very dependable. Hamilton was renowned for their navigational ships chronometers...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1940's Hamilton Gordon Men's Watch' This vintage Hamilton men's watch is set in 18K yellow gold. Case is approx. 22mm x 37mm Hand winding movement Silver Dial Gold pyramid hour...
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Baume & Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz movement Wristwatch. The watch features a round gold dial with hour and minute hands and round diamonds set at each hour. Set arou...
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1990s Italian Retro Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Capeland Estate Watch - 65435
Located in Miami, FL
This iconic Capeland 65435 watch by Baume & Mercier is a perfect combination of timeless elegance and modern luxury. The Estate Collection timepiece boasts a striking mother of pearl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

US Navy Mounted Hamilton Model 22 Bureau of Ships Chronometer
Located in Dallas, TX
US Navy Mounted Hamilton Model 22 Bureau of Ships Chronometer - Manual winding; Chronometer. Brass case with inscription in the back " MTD Watch bureau of ships US Navy ( 74 mm ). W...
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20th Century American Watches

1929 Hamilton "Square B" Art Deco, 17 Jewels, Beautiful Condition
Located in Raleigh, NC
Let me introduce you to the Hamilton Square B Engraved! It is a mouthful! This 14 karat white gold filled Art Deco beauty was made for approximately 2 years, a very short run. Who is the Hamilton Watch Company, read below! Think Art Deco, think Roaring 20's, think the birth of a wrist watch, that's is where this watch is placed in historical context Hamilton Watch Company, What a story! Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and began producing pocket watches. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy, and these principles had made Hamilton a...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis Steel Wristwatch Leather Automatic XL, Silver ligne guilloche deco dial black cowhide leather bracelet. Automatic movement. S...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Hamilton 14k yellow gold wristwatch. Rectangle dial with 9 row mesh 14k yellow gold band with a fold over safety buckle. Full one year se...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 31mm Diameter M...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Ladies Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Diameter MOVEMEN...
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1940s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Platinum

Baume & Mercier - Capeland Shelby Cobra - Men
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
**** Blue Dial, Automatic , 44mm, Original Box Brand: Baume & Mercier (Guaranteed Authentic) Model:Capeland Shelby Cobra Gender: Men's Metal: Steel Case Size: 44mm excluding winding...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10182 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10182 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 133841 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Promesse Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Hamilton Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 989 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Width MOVEMENT ...
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1940s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six position in motion. As military issue, circa 1942, this American made watch by Hamilton Watch Co...
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1940s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Baume & Mercier Classique 905367 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Classique 905367 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 129517 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Classique Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum 0.45ctw Diamond Fancy Ladies Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an elegant and classic vintage Hamilton ladies' watch mounted in a solid platinum case that is covered with approximately 0.45 carats of fine quality diamonds. The watch comes w/ a generic leather strap that shows some wear yet still in a usable condition. This fancy diamond watch...
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1940s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical winding movement. It with A round diam...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Baume & Mercier Round Diamond Watch in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Baume and Mercier white diamond round watch in platinum. Good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade with great attention to detail. Wrist size 6.5".
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dress Watch 17 Jewels, 1950s
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Solid White Gold Diamond Dress Watch. Breathtaking dress watch with an oval bezel containing 24 prong-set diamonds trimmed with 38 prong set diamonds on the lugs and the Band. Ap...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 750 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Mixed Makers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 6mm Width / 6" Length or 15.3cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This elegant ladies diamond dress watch This unique art deco ladies diamond dress watch has just been serviced by our team and keeps dependable time. Hamilton is a legendary American house/ Hamilton pocket watches are renowned for their accuracy since 1892. They were the most reliable pocket watches...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Hamilton Cocktail 14k White Gold Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Cocktail watch in 14k white gold and 0.45 carats in diamond accents G-H color, VS-SI clarity. Manual. 22 Jewels. Case size 15mm. Circa...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold

Baume & Mercier Lapis Dial Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A 36mm yellow gold mens Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Featuring a stunning a lapis dial, a date aperture and a yellow gold bezel. The watch is fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-wind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch W/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #735 Case #S960310 14k Yellow Gold Round Case with Sapphire Accent Crown 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Ornate Vintage Hamilton Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Created by Hamilton, this vintage watch gives off a luxurious feel. The 14K white gold link style bracelet pairs elegantly to the 14k white gold wind wris...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Co. Railway Special Pocket Watch 1957
Located in Towson, MD
One 10 karat yellow gold filled 16 size Hamilton Watch Co. Hamilton Railway Special open face pocket watch. The movement is manual wide, leve...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This Antique Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical windin...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gents Hamilton Fleetwood Manual Wristwatch Ref W503411
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Hamilton 14k case, 14k bezel, leather leather band with two piece clasp. Manual movement. Certified pre-owned. Fancy Label lugs. Center Sweepcenter hand,Gold Triangular applied...
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis ref 8444 Mens Chronograph Rectangle Quartz Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis ref 8444 Gents' Wristwatch is in great condition & in excellent working order It features: An extra large Stainless Steel Rectan...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 14k White Gold Embellished Bulova Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Lightweight and 41 single-cut diamond adorned, this 14K vintage Bulova wrist watch has a link style bracelet with each diamond weighing in at .80 CTW, G-H color, VS-1/VS-2 clarity, good cut. Brand: Bulova Type: Wristwatch Weight: 18.70 grams Dial color: Silver dial, gold markings Case Material: 14K White Gold Case back Hallmarks: 14KBULOVA 825955 markings on watch face: Bulova 23...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baume & Mercier Vintage 14K Gold Leather Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Baume & Mercier Vintage Geneve Swiss Made 14K Gold Case Golden Dial Gold Markers and hands Gold Crown with Blue Cabochon Case approx. 31mm x 22mm Brown Leather Band Approx. 9.2" tota...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple sunk white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 16 size case made by Dueber. P...
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1880s Antique Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Watch Company Elinvar Double Roller 992E with triple sunk porcelain dial. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case Signed "Keystone base metal 3262545" Fine Pre-owned Hamilton W...
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Early 1900s Antique Watches

Men's Vintage Φ Baume & Mercier 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch Black Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Men's Vintage Φ Baume & Mercier 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch Black Leather Band Model #65130 Case #1090687 14k Yellow Gold Case w/ Sapphire ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref R3163
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton pocket watch in 14k yellow gold - model 923 manual wind movement with 23 jewels. The best of the best made in America. Arabic numerals w...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier, 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Berlin, DE
Baume & Mercier, 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Ladies Bracelet Wristwatch 18 kt., mechanical movement, signed Baume & Mercier. Beautiful ladies watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Baume & Mercier 18k Solid Yellow Gold Analog Byzantine Style Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer* Item specifics Condition: Pre-owned: Seller Notes: “Watch is in good working vintage condition. Includes 1-year warranty for mechanica...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA circa 1915. Case#179832 Thi...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch W/ Black Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band Movement# 1050 17 Jewel Hand-Winding Movement Serial #37086 Case #704630 18k Yellow Gold Case Case ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady's 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Watch
Located in Addison, TX
For a fancy night out, or a casual evening this watch is great for elegant touch to your appearance. This vintage 14K White gold watch and 14K wh...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Off-White Dial
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Off-White Dial Movement #2512 17 Jewel Hand-Winding Movement Serial #37025 Case #293407 18k Yellow Gold Case 24 mm Wid...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume et Mercier Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Baume et Mercier lady's wristwatch in 18 kt yellow gold, oval dial mechanical movement. Golden background, applied baton indexes. Winder set with a sa...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch effortlessly for an elegant look. This piec...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton 14k Gold Tonneau Hand-Winding with Allan Adler Modernist 10k Gold Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Hamilton 14k Gold Tonneau Hand-Winding w/ Allan Adler Modernist 10k Gold Band Movement #982 Movement Serial #M8295 Case #117847 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Case 20 mm Wide (21 mm w/ Crown) 32 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 42 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 14 mm Thickness = 9 mm Champagne Dial w/ Gold Arabic Numbers and Hands (M + H) Includes Seconds Subdial 16 mm Wide 25 mm Long 10k Yellow Gold and Wood Vintage Allan Adler Watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Mother Of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Linea Wristwatch 32 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A fine piece of accessory to pair with both your daytime casuals as well as smarter looks, this Baume & Mercier Linea wristwatch is a must-have for all with classic taste. An exempla...
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2010s Italian Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Vintage Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Silver Dial Quartz Ladies' timepiece is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a white gold case. It has a square ...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 44mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Baume Et Mercier Capeland Chronograph Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch MOA10084
Located in New York, NY
The watch band has insignificant wear signs but is in good condition overall. No original box and papers. * Free Domestic Shipping * one-year warranty * 14-day money-back guarantee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

18kt Gold Baume & Mercier Hampton Milleis With Diamonds Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hampton Diamonds Wrist Watch Model ref number: MVO45229 Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small second counter Case: 18kt Yellow gold r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ladys Platinum Hamilton Wristwatch
Located in Addison, TX
This lady's 1900s Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch pairs elegantly with a black double cord bracelet. This stunning platinum vintage watch inclu...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Baume Mercier Vintage Gold Watch 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Geneve Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 16mm x 12mm 19mm wide band 49 grams marked "14kt" on band &...
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2010s American Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Baume et Mercier Clifton 42mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 10340
Located in New York, NY
Micro scratches on hands. Minor scratch on the bezel insert by 12 o'clock position. Brand: Baume & Mercier Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 10340 Country/Region of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Fine Art Deco Hamilton 4.8 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Hamilton platinum, 4.8 TCW diamond dress watch with a wide double row platinum and diamond bracelet band, high style X-form diamond details and substantial baguette and round cut diamond accents. For nearly a century, Hamilton watches have been associated with the glamour of Hollywood. In 1932, the inimitable Marlene Deitrich was the first to wear a Hamilton watch on-screen in the film Shanghai Express. Elvis Presley wore the iconic Hamilton Ventura...
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20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Baume & Mercier Piaget 1970 Retro Modern Bracelet Wristwatch in 18Kt with Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional wristwatch bracelet designed by Baume & Mercier. A modernist geometric wristwatch bracelet, created at the beginning of the 1970's. This one-of-a-kind piece, was careful...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Riviera Automatic Black Dial Steel Men's Watch 10621
Located in Wilmington, DE
FEATURES: Self-winding watch Water resistance: 100 Date MOVEMENT: Swiss Made Energy: Self-winding Frequency: 28800.0vph/4.0hz Number of Rubies: 26 CASE: Shape: Dodecagonal Size: D...
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2010s 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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