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Watches For Sale
Creator: IWC
Creator: Bucherer
International Watch Schaffausen
By IWC
Located in Sežana, SI
Step back in time with this stunning IWC Schaffausen timepiece from the 1940s. Featuring a round 18k gold case with unique shaped lugs, a silver dial in excellent condition, and a m...
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Portugieser Automatic Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch IW500701
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portugieser Automatic Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch IW500701. Automatic self-winding movement. 168 hours power reserve. 18k yellow gold case 42.3 mm in diameter. Exhibition ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

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

IWC 18k. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch, 1980's
By IWC
Located in Braintree, GB
IWC 18k. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch. Brand: International Watch Company Reference: 2754 Period: 1980 - 1990's Movement: Manual Winding Calibre: 423 Case material...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

IWC Ingenieur Titanium Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW322702
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Ingenieur Mercedes AMG edition in Titanium on an original IWC Titanium link bracelet. Auto w/ date and sweep seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref IW322702. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

IWC Gst stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW3715-23
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC GST Chrono Split Second Rattrapante in stainless steel with white dial on link bracelet. Auto w/ subseconds, date and day. 42 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref IW3715-23. Fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Portuguese stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref IW544501
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Vintage Collection Portuguese Hand-Wound stainless steel watch on Original IWC matte black alligator strap with original IWC steel tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Portuguese 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref iw390209
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph in 18k rose gold on leather strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 45 mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Big Pilot stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5004
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Big Pilot Seven Days Power Reserve stainless steel on alligator band with IWC deployant buckle.. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and power reserve. 46 mm case size. Ref 5004. With bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Portuguese stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW390404
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese in stainless steel on a black IWC rubber strap. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and date. 42 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref IW390404. Circa 2006. ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Pilot stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW500401
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Big Pilot's watch in stainless steel on black crocodile strap with an IWC stainless steel deployant buckle. Auto w/ date, sweep seconds, and power reserve. 46 mm case size. Ref I...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Pocket Watch 800 Silver With Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece of horological history, the IWC Pocket Watch from the year 1915. This timeless timepiece boasts a 52mm 800 silver case, reflecting the craftsmanship an...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Watches

Materials

Silver

IWC Porsche Design Certified IW3700
By IWC
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the majestic IWC Porsche Design IW3700, a timepiece that exudes elegance and precision. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this masterpiece combines the enginee...
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1980s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watches

Materials

Titanium

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Carbon Dial Titanium Mens Watch IW390212
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Carbon Dial Titanium Mens Watch IW390212. Automatic self-winding movement with 68 hour power reserve. Titanium case 45.4 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

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

IWC Calatrava 18K Rose Gold Jumbo 36mm
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This is a pristine IWC 36mm jumbo Calatrava from the 1950's. This watch is a rarity since its case size was huge considering its decade of manufacture. The watch has unique bow lugs....
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose 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

IWC Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Automatic
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the IWC (International Watch Co.) vintage 1960's wristwatch, a timeless embodiment of elegance. This exquisite timepiece features a 34mm round 18kt yellow gold case with ...
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1960s 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

IWC Portuguese Silver Dial Manual Steel Mens Watch IW545408
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Silver Dial Manual Steel Mens Watch IW545408. Manual winding movement. Stainless steel case 44.0 mm in diameter. Exhibition transparent sapphire crystal case back. . S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

IWC Tank Watch 18K Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the IWC 1970s Tank Manual Wind Watch, a vintage masterpiece that embodies timeless elegance and sophistication. Encased in a refined 22x30mm 18kt yellow gold rectangle ca...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow 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

IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
By IWC
Located in London, GB
If you're searching for this watch then you will know what it is, if not then briefly it's one of the twelve watches made by Swiss watch manufacturers for the British Military of Def...
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1940s British Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Pilot Chronograph IW3741 Box and Papers 1997
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This IWC Pilot is accompanied by its inner box, manuals and warranty card dated 1997. The IWC Pilot Chronograph, model IW3741, features a 36mm stainless steel case, black dial with...
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1990s Omani Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC 43MM Schaffhausen Portugieser 18k Rose Gold White Dial Leather Band IW510211
By IWC
Located in Pleasanton, CA
IWC 43MM Schaffhausen Portugieser Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - IW510211 Mod...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

IWC Calatrava Stainless Steel 36mm
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This is an iconic 1950's IWC caliber 88 manual wind Calatrava. The watch was considered jumbo size for the decade at 36mm considering that most watches were under 32mm in size. This ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Pilot UTC Antoine de Saint Exupery Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch IW326104
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Pilot UTC Antoine de Saint Exupery Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch IW326104 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 44.0 mm in diameter. Stainless steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Portuguese Chrono 7 Day Black Dial Steel Mens Watch IW500703
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Chrono 7 Day Black Dial Steel Mens Watch IW500703. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel case 42.3 mm in diameter. Exhibition transparent sapphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Pilot Chronograph, Edition Saint Antoine D'Exupery Wristwatch IW387806. B&P
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare special edition IWC Pilot Chronograph, Edition Saint Antoine D'Exupery, reference IW387806, features a 43mm stainless steel case with brown sunray dial and leather strap wit...
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2010s Watches

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Steel Mens Watch IW390502 Box Card
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Steel Mens Watch IW390502 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 43.5 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibition sapphire c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Portugieser 18k White Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with rare Panda Dial
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
The Essence of Luxury Timekeeping: IWC Portugieser Chronograph 18k White Gold Panda Dial Experience the pinnacle of watchmaking with the IWC Portugieser Chronograph 18k White Gold w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Style Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diam...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Platinum IWC Perpetual Calendar Split Second Chronograph Limited Wrist Watch3751
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum IWC Perpetual Calendar Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 500 Pieces Only Wrist Watch Da Vinci, FULL SET, Reference 3751-001 Movement : ...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Platinum

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

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

1968 Iwc Vintage R804 36MM Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch
By IWC
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Iwc Material: Stainless Steel Band Width: 20.0mm Band Length: 9.50 inches Diameter: 36.00mm Weight: 48.20 grams Mens stainless steel IWC Swiss made watch. Pre-owned in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

IWC Portofino Romana Perpetual Calendar, Moon Phase, 18 Karat Gold, IW2050
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
IWC Portofino Romana Perpetual Calendar 18 Karat Gold, IW2050 From private collection. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph, DFB Soccer Edition, Ref. 3784, IW378404
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph, DFB Soccer Edition (German Football Association) Ref. 3784, IW378404 Full Set. Watch comes with original Box and Pap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Vintage Classic Watch in yellow gold with a Gold dial 36.5mm Manual watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage IWC Classic in 18k with lobbed lugs on a leather strap. Manual w/ sweep seconds. 36.5 mm case size. Circa1980s. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold limited IWC Pocket Watch, Scarabaeus by Ernst Fuchs, Ref. 5420
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Pocket watch: limited IWC pocket watch, rarity in the 18K solid gold version, 'Scarabaeus-Fuchs-Savonnette', Schaffhausen, around 1982 with original box Absolute rarity and rare col...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Plastiki Steel Mens Watch IW323603
By IWC
Located in Atlanta, GA
IWC Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Plastiki Steel Mens Watch IW323603. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 46 mm in diameter and 15mm in thickness. Stainless ste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Pilot Chronograph Watch Reference IW3706
By IWC
Located in Roma, IT
IWC Pilot Chronograph Fliegerchronograph Automatik IW3706 Reference number IW3706 Year of manufacture 2000 Diameter 39mm Material steel and black le...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

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

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

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

IWC Classic 1421137 in yellow gold with a Ivory dial 35mm Manual watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC 18k watch on black alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual w/ sweep seconds. 35 mm case size. Ref 1421137. Circa 1990s. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified preowned Vintage IWC Classic 1421137 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Leather band with a 18k tang buckle. This IWC watch has a 35 x 35 mm case with a Round caseback and Ivory Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this IWC Classic watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

I. W. C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Oversized Tank Hand Made 1930's High Grade
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. / International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Width 25mm CIRCA: 1930s...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Pilot IW371701 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Pilot IW371701 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 133460 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: IWC Model: Pilot Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kinetic Year Manufactured: 2011 Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019 Condition: The IWC Big Pilot watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Portuguese IW371617 in Stainless Steel w/ a Silver dial 41mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Chronograph in stainless steel. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and chronograph. 41 mm case size. With papers dated 2022. Ref IW371617. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified preowned Classic IWC Portuguese IW371617 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This IWC watch has a 41 x 41 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Arabic 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 IWC Portuguese watch...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

IWC Portofino iw356504 in rose gold with a Silver dial 40mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portofino 18k rose gold on brown alligator strap with 18k rose gold tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref iw356504. Circa 2016 Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

IWC Portuguese IW390403 in Stainless Steel w/ a Silver dial 42mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Chronograph in stainless steel on a black alligator strap with deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 42 mm case size. Ref IW390403. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

18Kt Yellow Gold IWC Wrist Watch, Caliber 89, Diameter 36.5mm
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt Yellow Gold IWC Wrist Watch, Caliber 89, Diameter 36.5mm Calber: 89 Movement: Manual winding Functions: Hours, minutes Case: 18kt Yellow gold ...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Ingenieur IW500502 in Platinum with a Silver dial 45mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Big Ingenieur in platinum with silver-plated textured dial with black toned applied stick hour markers on leather strap with IWC tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, date and power reserve. 45 mm case size. Circa 2008. Ref IW500502. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified preowned Dress IWC Ingenieur IW500502 watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Leather strap with a Platinum tang buckle. This IWC watch has a 45 x 45 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this IWC Ingenieur watch...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Platinum, Silver

Iwc Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Full Set Ref. 5032 Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iwc Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Full Set Ref. 5032 Wrist Watch Case: Rose Gold 44mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Big Pilot Stainless Steel Top Gun Edition Watch
By IWC
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IWC Big Pilot Stainless Steel Top Gun Edition Watch Brand: IWC Model: Big Pilot Top Gun Edition Dial: Black dial with luminescent hands, date ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

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...
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 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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