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Watches For Sale
Creator: Baume & Mercier
Creator: Bucherer
Baume & Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Linea
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 22.5mm 18K yellow gold round case, double row diamond bezel, sapphire crystal, push/pull crown Band: 18K yellow gold bracelet, integra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Classima 42mm Executives XL 65493 Men Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Classima Reference Number: 65493 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 42...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, Hampton MV045063, Tiffany Co. Quartz
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, Hampton MV045063, Tiffany Co. Quartz. 18 mm lug width and the bracelet is 2.75 inches on each side. Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Hampton MV045063 G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baume & Mercier quartz yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1980. In the 1980s, Baume & Mercier released a stunning yellow gold quartz wristwatch that quickly became a symbol of luxury and...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Baume & Mercier Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Baume & Mercier diamond yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1970s. The Ladies Baume & Mercier Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch is a timeless piece of elegance and sophistication. Cra...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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 Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Baume & Mercier Tank 18K White Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Baume & Mercier 1970's circa. This exquisite timepiece features a 23x31mm 18KT white gold tank-style case, capturing the essence of vintage luxury. The white dial is ...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold

Baume & Mercier Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold Florentine Finish
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Baume & Mercier 1960's 14kt Gold Bracelet Watch, a vintage marvel radiating elegance and refinement. With a sleek 24mm 14kt go...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bucherer Automatic Vintage Chronometer (Cert) Dresswatch. Plexiglass, c1970's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage Bucherer automatic features a gold capped stainless steel case of 25mm inc crown, 40.5mm lug to lug, screw down case back, plexiglas and dial with applied Bucherer logo, ...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Baume Mercier 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bracelet Watch with
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Mercier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bracelet Style Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Baume & Mercier Octagonal Tank 18K Yellow Gold Automatic
Located in New York, NY
This Baume & Mercier watch is vintage; it is from the 1970s era. It has a white dial, a 27mm X 27mm 18kt gold case, and a black leather strap. The watch features 30 jewel automatic m...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bucherer Tank Watch with 18K Yellow Gold Case By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step into sophistication with the Vintage 1960s Bucherer Watch with 18K yellow gold case by CARTIER. This exquisite timepiece is a testament to the elegance of a bygone era. Crafted...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

BAUME & MERCIER 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
Located in New York, NY
BAUME & MERCIER 14k Yellow Gold round case Watch with a genuine diamond bezel 0.90cts approximation, this item is pure 14kt yellow gold and is on very good condition quartz watch ( battery ) Condition Pre-owned Bezel Color: Gold Closure: Buckle Dial Pattern: Mother of Pearl Indices: 12-Hour Dial Year Manufactured: 1980-1989 Gender: Ladies Case Thickness: 5 mm Case Color: Gold Department: Women Caseback: Solid Lug Width: 12 mm Bezel Type: Diamond Watch Shape: Round Style: Dress/Formal, Luxury, Classic Case Size: 21 mm Case Material: Gold Movement: Quartz (Battery) Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant Seller Warranty: Yes With Papers: No box: No Brand: Baume & Mercier Type: Wristwatch Band Color: Gold Customized: No Band Material: Gold Dial Color: mother of pearls Model: Baume & Mercier Band Width: 12 mm Display: Analog Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Policies : We only carry authentic, genuine fine watches and make sure to inspect all of them for authenticity. No matter the age of the watch, we make sure to provide you with a warranty for peace of mind. All of our pictures are pictures of the actual watch being sold. “Preowned watches...
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1880s Swiss Antique Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Bucherer Alarm Watch Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Bucherer 1970s Large Stainless Steel Alarm Watch, a striking timepiece that exudes vintage charm and functionality. Encased in a robust stainless steel barrel-shaped ...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph MV045216 Automatic Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Chronograph Reference Number: MV045216 Features: Chronograph - Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Aut...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier with Arabic Numbers Gold Dial on a Strap
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 27mm yellow gold Ladies Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Featuring a stunning a gold dial with Arabic numbers. The watch is fitted with a sapphire glass, movement and a Baume & Mercier ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bucherer 1960's Tonneau Gold Filled Automatic Watch with Date
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautifully designed Bucherer tonneau shaped women's watch from the 1960's. This watch is powered by an ETA caliber 2551 21 jewel four adjustment movement. This would be co...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Baume Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Midcentury Watch Once Owned by Jerry Lewis
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Mercier STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Modern METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Width 24mm MOVEMENT / C...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Watches

Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive form. Early 20th Century Mini watches have graced some fabulous wrists over the years- Queen Elizabeth II wore one for her coronation, Princess Diana was often photographed with a beautiful diamond one and a number of Hollywood celebrities have chosen a mini for their red carpet appearances. These minute jewels were designed as beautiful bracelets so that the wearer could discretely check the time. They required tiny, precise mechanisms and were revolutionary for their time. As with all of the best classics, the mini watch is on trend today- Hermes offers...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Baume & Mercier Classique Monte Carlo Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Classique Monte Carlo gold plated and stainless steel quartz wristwatch. Two tone dial, approximate case diameter: 25mm x 20mm, Swiss ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume And Mercier Geneve 1830
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 42mm DIAL COLOUR: Black STRAP: 50mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather CONDITION: 8/10 MODEL NUMBER: 65558 SERIAL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Baume & Mercier Vintage Avant-Garde Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Vintage Avant-Garde Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Wrist length: approximately 15.50 centimeters. Total weight: 55.44 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of thi...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume et Mercier Vintage Baumatic Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume et Mercier Vintage Baumatic Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Case diameter: 30 mm. Wrist length: approximately 14.50 centimeters. Total weight: 45.11 grams. We do not guarantee th...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

14K Baume & Mercier White Gold & Diamond Cocktail Watch 6"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just an elegant, classy 14K white gold Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Family/Model: Dress Cocktail/Evening. It is definitely for a smaller wrist. The band is 6 inches when clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Baume & Mercier Geneve Ilea Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch #4787293
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Baume & Mercier Geneve “Ilea" Ladies Wristwatch features: 30mm Stainless Steel Case set with 28 round brilliant cut diamond along the bezel Diamond set pull/push crown/winder Case ba...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Black Stainless Steel Diamond Hampton 65694 Women's Wristwatch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Upgrade your everyday look with this exquisite Baume & Mercier Hampton timepiece. The watch is made of stainless steel and flaunts diamonds on the bezel. The black dial is adorned wi...
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2010s Italian Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bucherer Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 23mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Bucherer in 18k and trapezoid shaped case with textured design bezel with a black dial set with applied stick hour markers on a leather strap on a gold fill tang buckle. Manual. Circa 1960s. Fine Pre-owned Bucherer Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bucherer Vintage watch...
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1960s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bucherer Stainless Steel Ladies Sport Watch in New Old Stock Condition 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Sport Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diameter 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Dial with Baton Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 10mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking ladies sport watch...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier 18 Karat Gold Vintage Chronograph, 30 Pulsation, WEMPE Service
Located in Berlin, DE
Collector's watch in perfect condition. Major Wempe service 2017 for almost €3,000! Includes certificate of authenticity.
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10290 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10290 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 134215 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

18K White Gold Bucherer Vintage Manual Wind Watch 16.5mm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies Bucherer 18k white gold vintage wristwatch. Bucherer is known as a famous jewelry designer. The 17 jewel manual wind movement runs well. Wind 5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Baume & Mercier Hampton Ref 65488 Stainless Steel Ladies' wristwatch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Hampton Reference Number: 65488 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 22 ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Bucherer Oval Manual Watch Yellow Gold Plated
Located in London, GB
Vintage Bucherer Oval Manual Watch Yellow Gold Plated Vintage Bucherer oval manual watch in Yellow Gold plated come on a 30" overall length of Yellow Gold plated chain In full workin...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Bucherer Gold-Plated Alarm Watch Automatic "Memomatic" w/ Leather Band 2980 Date
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer Gold-Plated Alarm Watch Automatic "Memomatic" w/ Leather Band 2980 Date Movement #2980 Serial #30590XX Case #9751 Gold-Plated Tonneau Ca...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10160 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10160 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 134216 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

Baume & Mercier Classic 97266 in yellow gold w/ a black dial 31.5mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Baume & Mercier Classic in 18k with original diamond dial on leather strap with BM plaque tang buckle. Quartz. 31.5 mm case size. Ref 97266. Fine Pre-owned Baume & Mercier Watch. Cer...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

Baume & Mercier Hampton 65447 Stainless Steel w/ Black dial 30mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Baume & Mercier Hampton in stainless steel on a white leather strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 46 mm length (lug to lug) by 30 mm width case size. Ref 654...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Classima GMT XL 42mm Automatic 65494 Watch Boxed
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Classima XL Reference Number: 80520 Features: GMT - Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Auto...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 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

Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Circa 1990. Total weight: 31.31 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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1990s Swiss Anglo-Indian Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bucherer Automatic 18Kt Gold Art Deco Wrist Watch with Original Black Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / C...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Bucherer 24mm 18k Gold Women’s Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bucherer 24mm 18k Gold Women’s Wrist Watch. Stunning vintage watch made in 18k solid gold 25.5mm with crown. The watch is Swiss made and o...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

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

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

Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Women's Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Women's Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #2412 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 16 mm in Diameter (18 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 19 mm Lug-to-L...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer Paradiso 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Bucherer Paradiso 28mm Ladies Watch. This piece is in 18K Yellow Gold and Features 47 Brilliant Diamonds and two Triangular Shaped, Cabochon Cut Sapphires. Estimated diamond...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

Bucherer Alacria Princess 00.10703.07.77.21 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Stee
Located in New York, NY
Bucherer Alacria Princess 00.10703.07.77.21 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Stee SKU: 131559 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Bucherer Model: Alacria Princess Country of Origin: Switzerland ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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

Baume et Mercier Hampton Milleis Steel Silver Dial Quartz Men's Watch M0A08014
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Baume et Mercier Hampton M0A08014 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a rect...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Women's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Women's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #6650 Case #4306T 18k Yellow Gold Rectangular Case 13 mm Wide (15 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 25 ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baumé & Mercier 18k Gold Factory Diamond Watch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Baumé & Mercier, Swiss Made, In 18k White Gold, Factory Set With Diamonds. Amazing Shine, Incredible Craftsmanship, Unbelievable Work Of Art. Beautiful Lapis Lazuli Dial. Extremely R...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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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