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Watches For Sale
Creator: Bulova
Creator: Breguet
Breguet Classique in 18k Yellow Gold Watch on Black Leather Strap
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Classique in 18k yellow gold on black leather strap. Auto w/ date, moonphase and power reserve. 36 mm case size. Ref 3137. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Breguet Watch. Certifi...
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Early 2000s Watches

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Yellow Gold

Breguet Regulator 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1747
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Regulator Limited Edition in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with a Breguet 18k yellow gold tang buckle. Automatic movement with date. 36 mm case size. Ref 1747. F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet Tradition 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7027BA/11/9V6
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Tradition in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k yellow gold Breguet tang buckle. Manual skeletonized movement. 38 mm case size. Ref 7027BA/11/9V6. Fine Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Breguet Marine stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8827
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Marine in stainless steel with mother of pearl dial on a white rubber strap and original Breguet steel deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 35 mm case ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Bulova Watch, Set-o-matic, Blue Dial Stainless Steel
Located in Vannes, FR
Bulova Watch, Set-o-Matic, Blue Dial This vintage self-winding wristwatch is a true watchmaking jewel, distinguished by its revolutionary "Dual-Day" functionality. Thanks to its Bul...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breguet Classique 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5207
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Classique 5207 in 18k white gold on navy blue alligator strap & 18k whie gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds with 65 hour power reserve indicator. 39 mm case size. Ref ...
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Early 2000s Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Breguet Marine Big Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5817BA
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Marine Big Date in 18k yellow gold on a brown crocodile strap with an 18k yellow gold Breguet deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass with date. 40 mm case size. Ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Breguet Marine 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5847BB/92/5ZV
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Marine Royale Alarm in 18k white gold on a leather strap with Breguet 18k white gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and alarm. 45 mm case size. With box. Ref 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Breguet Tradition 7027BA/11/9V6
Located in London, GB
A 37mm Breguet Tradition wristwatch crafted in yellow gold. Featuring a champagne open-worked dial with an off-centred silver guilloche dial with Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

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Gold-filled

Breguet Classique Moonphase 39mm 18K White Gold Silver Dial Watch 7787BB/12/9V6
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in new condition. Unworn band. Comes with original paper. No original box. Brand: Breguet Model Number: 7787BB/12/9V6 Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switze...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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White Gold

Breguet Classique 41mm 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch 5967BA/11/9W6
Located in New York, NY
Preowned in excellent condition. Unworn band. No original box and papers. Comes with a gift box and a 3-year chronostore warranty. Brand: Breguet Model Number: 5967BA/11/9W6 Depar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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Yellow Gold

Breguet Tradition 18K Gold Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 7057BR/R9/9W6
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Unworn band. Comes with paper. Comes with a gift box, the original box is not included. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Breguet Model: Breguet Tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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18k Gold

Breguet Tradition 18K Rose Gold Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Watch 7057BR/G9/9W6
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Unworn band. The original box and papers are not included. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Breguet Model: Breguet Tradition Model Number: 7057BR/G9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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Rose Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 20m...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

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Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Bulova Accutron Watch (34mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Vintage Bulova Accutron with 14k yellow gold case. The case is stamped 14k. The gold-filled varieties are stamped gold-filled. Quartz mov...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback Chronograph 3810ST/92/SZ9 Complete 2019
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback Chronograph 3810ST/92/SZ9, a luxurious and stylish wristwatch perfect for any occasion. This Swiss-made timepiece features lu...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breguet Queen of Naples 8908BB/52/864D00D Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Queen of Naples 8908BB/52/864D00D Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 131374 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Breguet Model: Queen of Naples Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kinetic Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019 Condition: The functionality of a watch, merged with the beauty of a piece of jewelry. Breguet’s Reine de Naples watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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White Gold

Breguet et Fils. A Gold Musical 1/4 Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
Located in London, GB
Breguet et Fils. A Rare 18kt Rose Gold Open Faced Keywind Cylinder Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1830s. Dial: The white enamel dial signed Breguet et Fils with Breguet numerals outer minute track with blued Steel Breguet style moon hands. Case: The 18ct Rose gold case beautifully engined turned to the rear with vacant cartouche and ribbed sides to the case. The inner cuvette is made of gilt metal with two winding holes for the movement and for the musical barrel. The repeat mechanism is operated by pushing down on the pendant. Movement: This rare complex movement with a keywind cylinder escapement, with musical barrel and repeating mechanism making this a very unusual and rare piece to own. This watch is not an original Breguet pocket watch...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breguet 5010 D 18k White Gold, Switzerland Circa 1994
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Breguet 5010 D wrist watch in 18k White Gold. Manual, self-winding and water resistant up to 30 meters. Classic silver dial which is lightly textured in the center and featu...
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1990s Swiss Watches

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White Gold

Bulova 14k White Gold Women's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Accents Black Cord
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 14k White Gold Women's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Accents Black Cord Movement #5AR 23 Jewels Case #308098 14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Accents 14 mm i...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band Movement #8.EA Case #49840 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Case 22 mm Wide (24 mm w/ Crow...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 27mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

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Gold-filled

Breguet Classique 18K Yellow Gold Ultra Slim Mens Watch Ref 5157
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Classique 18K Yellow Gold Ultra Slim Mens Watch Ref 5157 - Manual winding. 18 yellow gold case with smooth bezel; case back expositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Breguet 18K Gold Automatic Worldtime Wristwatch
Located in Kingston, NY
This wristwatch by Breguet, model Marine,World Time reference 3700, dates back to around the year 2000. It features a 25-jewel Cal.563 automatic winding movement. The dial is silver...
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Early 2000s Watches

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18k Gold

Bulova Classic Two-Tone Steel Silver Mop Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 98M125
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Bulova Classic Quartz Watch 98M125. Minor Blemishes From Storing the Watch. Original Box and Papers are Included. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Quartz (Battery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Watches

Breguet Classique Extra Thin White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5967
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Classique Extra Thin White Gold Men's Watch Ref 5967 - Manual winding. 18 white gold case with smooth bezel (41mm ). Silver Guilloche Roman numeral dial. New Black Breguet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
Crafted during the 1940s, the Bulova 10k Rolled Gold Plate M3 Wristwatch boasts a champagne dial face, oval-shaped Snap case back, and a sleek bracelet stra...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

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Gold Plate

Breguet Tradition Rose Gold 7077BR/G1/9XV
Located in London, GB
A 44m rose gold Tradition wristwatch by Breguet. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with an open face design, which allows you to see the inner mechanical movements of the watch. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band Movement #6:TA-41988 14k White Gold Case w/ Sapphire and Diamond Accents 17 mm...
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20th Century American Art Deco Watches

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Accutron Innsbruck Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Moonphase Chronograph Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Accutron Innsbruck Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Moonphase Chronograph Watch Model #26E08 Serial #1081753 C8671188 Stainless Steel Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs 36 mm Wide (39 mm w/...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Bulova Rubaiyat White Ceramic Steel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 98R265
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Bulova Rubaiyat 35mm White Ceramic Steel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 98R265. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Quartz (Battery) Movement And Features: Round Stainless St...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Watches

Materials

Steel

Bulova Curv Two-Tone Steel Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 98A160
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Condition. The Watch Only Has Hairline Scratches on Gold-Tone Parts Due To Store Handling. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Two-Tone Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Fi...
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2010s Unknown Watches

Bulova Accutron Mirador Diamond Pave Bezel and Dial Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
BULOVA ACCUTRON Mirador Stainless steel case white ceramic bracelet with stainless steel accents Fixed diamond pave bezel Diamond pave dial with luminous hands No markers The Bulova ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

1970s Bulova Silver Mesh Metal Dress Watch
Located in London, GB
A testimony of the 1970s, Bulova 17 jewels dress watch, silver tone mesh metal, original box Condition: 1970s, vintage, very good, some sign of wear ...
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1970s American Vintage Watches

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Silver, Steel

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
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1890s French Antique Watches

Vintage Men's 10k Gold-Filled Bulova Accutron Watch Movement 214 w/ Original Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Round 10k Gold-Filled Case w/ Crown on Reverse Includes Revolutionary Accutron Tuning Fork Movement 214 34 mm in Diameter Lug-to-Lug Distance = 41 mm Thickness = 12 mm Champagne Dia...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Watches

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Gold-filled

Breguet Classique Yellow Gold 3130
Located in London, GB
A Classique wristwatch in yellow gold by Breguet. Featuring a silvered dial with a textured guilloche pattern, a power reserve as well as a moon phase indicator and a yellow gold bez...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Bulova in 14k white gold. Manual Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova Classic watch is made...
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1940s Vintage Watches

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White Gold

Breguet Classique Hora Mundi, Ref. 5717BR/EU/9ZU
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pre-owned Breguet Classique Hora Mundi wristwatch (ref. 5717BR/EU/9ZU), featuring a self-winding automatic movement; gold dial depicting the American continent, hand-engraved on a ro...
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2010s Swiss Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
Located in Surfside, FL
Unisex Bulova gold fill case & bezel with hooded lugs on a leather leather band. Manual wind 17 jewel movement. Circa 1940's. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova watch...
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1940s Vintage Watches

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Gold-filled

Breguet Heritage Chronograph 5460BB/12/996
Located in London, GB
A white gold Breguet chronograph from the Heritage collection. The tonneau shaped case features a silver dial with roman numerals, blue steel moon ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Breguet Classique Calendrier 7337BA/1E/9V6 Watcch
Located in London, GB
A Breguet Classique Calendrier wristwatch in yellow gold. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with a date, day and moon phase indicator as well as seconds sub-dial. Fitted with a sapph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding 'Automatic' Men's Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding (Automatic) Men's Watch Movement #: 11ACAC Case #: B765939 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Crown Case diameter = 35 mm (37 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 41 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 17 mm Thickness = 6 mm Beige Dial with Gold Tic Marks and Minute & Hour Hands Labeled "Bulova Self Winding...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova C72972 Manual Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Bulova stainless steel case, stainless steel bezel, stainless steel oyster band with clasp clasp. Manual movement. Certified pre-owned. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified p...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Breguet Heritage 18k Rose Gold Wristwatch Ref 5410BR/12/9VV
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Heritage Big Date in 18k rose gold on a leather strap. Auto w/ subseconds and date. 51 mm length by 36 mm width case size. With box and papers. Ref 5410BR/12/9VV. Circa 2020s. Fine Pre-owned Breguet Watch. Certified preowned Dress Breguet Heritage 5410BR/12/9VV watch on a Brown Leather strap with a 18k rose gold Deployant buckle. This Breguet watch has a 36 x 43 mm case with a Tonneau caseback and Silver Guilloche Roman Numeral dial. Circa: 2020s . 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 Breguet Heritage watch...
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2010s Watches

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Rose Gold

Breguet 5817BA Marine Automatic 18k Yellow Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Breguet model 5817BA/12/9V8. Marine Model. Manufactured in 2012. 39mm 18k yellow gold case with sapphire crystal and caseback. Silver guilloche dial with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Bulova Regatta Two-Tone Stainless Steel White Roman Dial Men Quartz Watch 98A233
Located in New York, NY
Store display model. May have hairline scratches on the gold-tone due to storing and shipping. The box and papers are included. Brand: Bulova Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 98A233 Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Style: Casual Model: 98A233 Vintage: No Movement: Quartz Dial Color: White Display...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Watch, Set-o-matic, Blue Dial
Located in Vannes, FR
Bulova Watch, Set-o-Matic, Blue Dial Vintage self-winding wristwatch. This timepiece features the "Dual-Day" functionality, which was revolutionary in ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breguet Classique 5187pt/15/986 Watch
Located in London, GB
A platinum crafted Classique by Breguet. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with an off-centre dial with roman numerals indicating the hour. The watch also features a date aperture, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Platinum

Breguet NOS Classique 7147BB/12/9WU Watch
Located in London, GB
A Breguet Classique wristwatch crafted in white gold. Featuring a silvered dial with a textured guilloche pattern, a small seconds sub-dial and a white gold bezel. Equipped with a B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Bulova Crystal Turnstyle Two-Tone Steel Mop Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 98L245
Located in New York, NY
Display model Bulova Crystal Turnstyle Watch 98L245. The Watch has Minor Blemishes From Storing. Original Box and Papers are Included. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Quartz (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Watches

Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic with Original Dial from 1954
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 23 Jewels...
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1950s Modernist Vintage Watches

Bulova 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Accutron Skeleton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 34mm 18k yellow gold case, plastic protective crystal Band: black leather strap, buckle Dial: skeleton dial Serial: D84XXX N...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet Reine De Naples 8908BBV2864D00D
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Reine de Naples in 18k white gold with diamond bezel & chapter ring set on mother of pearl dial on a black suede strap with diamond set white gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, moonphase and power reserve. 29 mm x 36. mm case size. Ref 8908BBV2864D00D. Fine Pre-owned Breguet Watch. Certified preowned Dress Breguet Reine De Naples 8908BBV2864D00D watch is made out of white gold on a Suede bracelet with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle. This Breguet watch has a 29 x 36.5 mm case with a Oval caseback and Mother Of Pearl 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 Breguet Reine De Naples watch...
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20th Century Watches

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White Gold

Bulova Vintage 36mm
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Bulova Diver Compressor Brever 317537/337462 in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 36 mm case size. Ref 317537/337462. Circa 1960-1969. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova Vintage watch...
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20th Century Watches

Bulova Steel Art Deco Style Round Wristwatch, circa 1960s with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1960's DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT ...
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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Breguet Automatic Ref 5460 5460BA/12/996 Men's Watch in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Automatic ref 5460 5460BA/12/996 Men's Watch in Yellow Gold SKU: 120815 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Breguet Model: Automatic ref 5460 Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Ty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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Yellow 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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