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Watches For Sale
Creator: Bulgari
Creator: Harry Winston
Bulgari Black Ceramic and 18 Karat Rose Gold Octo Chronograph
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Case: 41mm octagonal case, smooth 18K rose gold Bulgari bezel, sapphire crys...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Model Wristwatch 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, by Bulgari. Model: BB 42 GL AUTO 42mm autowind This huge Bvlgari Bvlgari collection watch is very similar to the iconic Zero collection jewelry. Delightfully rich in d...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Scuba Driver Chrono
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bulgari Scuba driver chrono acier/bracelet croco automatique certifié chronomètre etanche 200 mètres 1500 euros
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Harry Winston Premier Ladies Diamonds & 18k White Gold & Satin Strap
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Harry Winston MODEL: Premier REFRENCE: PRNQHM36WW001 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k White Gold with Diamonds DIAL: Mother of Pearl with Diamonds MOVEMENT: Quartz SKU: WL1936
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ladies Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch with Black Dial
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ladies Bvlgari Tubogas 18 Kt Yellow Gold With Black Dial The Bvlgari Tubogas watch is made as a watch but designed to blend in as an exquisite piece of jewellery, Movement: Very exclusive and rare Mecanical ,manual winding Case: Yellow gold, Diameter 19 mm Dial: Black dial with gold indexes and arabic numerals at 12 and 6 Strap: Yellow gold bracelet strap 15 cm, Flexible movement so can stretch as much as needed. Total weight: 18kt solid white gold ,70 gram Bulgari Backstory Bulgari's brand of luxury goods began when it was founded in Rome by Sotirios Voulgaris, a silversmith from Greece who had moved to Italy for a better future. His talent and passion working with valuable metals and stones eventually allowed him to open his own jewelry shop in 1884. Bulgari's early work was noted for silver pieces that were inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art. In the years to come, more and more Bulgari stores were opened across Italy. After Sotirios died in 1975, his sons carried on his legacy, and gave Bulgari the image it has now. They first used the BVLGARI logo in 1934 in their flagship store. As an international brand, Bulgari is a major player in the luxury goods market. The predominant use of yellow gold for the company’s jewels is known as a Bvlgari trademark globally. In the years since, Bulgari has diversified with the introduction of B.zero1, Divas' Dream, Serpenti, BVLGARI BVLGARI and Parentesi. The Bulgari watch collections include Octo, BVLGARI BVLGARI, Diagono and Haute Horlogerie for men and B.zero1, and LVCEA, Serpenti, Divas' Dream, BVLGARI BVLGARI and High Jewellery for women. In 2009, Bulgari took became involved in a partnership with Save the Children...
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20th Century Modern Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Solotempo BB41SB Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari Solotempo with bronze bezel in black DLC stainless steel on leather strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 41 mm case size. Ref BB41SB. Circa...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Steel

Harry Winston Premier Ladies Diamonds & 18k Rose Gold & Satin Strap
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
UNWORN FACTORY STICKERS STILL INTACT BRAND: Harry Winston MODEL: Premier REFRENCE: PRNQHM36RR001 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Rose Quartz DIAL: Mother of Pearl MOVEMENT: Quartz SKU: WL1935
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari, 18K Gold Steel Quartz Watch
Located in New York, NY
Measurement: 15.5cm inner diameter Stamp: "Bulgari", swiss assay marks and customs marks for gold, Bulgari maker's mark, "BJ01 854496", "Fabrique en Suisse M" Weight: 87.5 grams
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20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Bvlgari Assioma 18k White Gold with Diamonds Quartz Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari Assioma with diamond case in 18k white gold with diamond crown. Quartz. Ref AAW31WGD1G. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. C...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Strap Automatic Watch BB33GL
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Strap Automatic Watch BB33GL. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features: Round 18k Gold...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Vintage Tubogas Midsize 18K Two Tone Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Size Vintage Ladies Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas watch in 18k yellow & white gold, a timeless highly desired masterpiece, perfect for everyday wear. It has a beautiful black dial with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Harry Winston Premier Ladies Diamonds & 18k Rose Gold & Satin Strap
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
NEW FACTORY STICKERS STILL INTACT BRAND: Harry Winston MODEL: Premier REFRENCE: PRNQHM36RR001 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Rose Quartz DIAL: Mother of Pearl MOVEMENT: Quartz SKU: WL1937
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold Black Dial Leather Deployment Buckle BB33 Wristwatch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Bulgari BB33 unisex wristwatch made of 18k yellow gold. Features a leather strap with a deployment buckle. Has a Swiss quartz movement. Stamped with Bulgari maker's mark, a...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Square Dial Vintage Watch
Located in Aventura, FL
Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Vintage Yellow Gold Watch. Very classy sort of retro feels but oh so trendy right now. Fits super comfortable on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Ladies stainless Steel quartz Wristwatch Ref BB23SLD
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 23mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal Band: *worn* original Bulgari black leather strap with steel Bulgari tang buckle, fits up ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tricolor Gold Lady's Tubogas Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A tricolor (white, yellow and pink) 18kt gold Tubogas lady’s wristwatch by Bulgari, carrying a Gerald Genta movement. Made in Italy, circa 1965.
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1960s Italian Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Quadrato Watch Model Sq22ss Stainless Steel Black Dial Case Quartz
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Bvlgari Quadrato in stainless steel 22mm case size. Quartz. Model SQ22SS. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. Certified preowned Bvlgari Quadrato sq22ss watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Bvlgari watch has a 22 x 22 mm case with a Square caseback and Black Arabic and Stick dial. Circa: 2000s . 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 Bvlgari Quadrato watch...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Ladies 18kt. Yellow Gold and 1.60 CT Diamond-Set Quadrato Wristwatch
Located in Braintree, GB
Bvlgari Ladies 18kt. yellow gold and a diamond-set Quadrato wristwatch. Signed Bvlgari. Made in Ca. 2000's Back secured by four screws, 18k yellow gold Bvlgari buckle. Case, dial, and movement are signed. Ref. Number: SQ 22...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Square Face Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Bulgari wrist watch that emits timeless elegance and sophistication, comprised of an 18k gold square-shaped dial featuring a black face with gold hands and markers, finishe...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas bracelet watch, featuring a Swiss-made quartz movement; black dial with gold hands and hour markers; and 23mm, 18k yellow gold...
Category

1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Harry Winston Diamond Gold Three Strand Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Gold Three Strand Ladies Watch 18k yellow gold ladies watch, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Harry Winston inner-circumference approx.- 6″; quartz...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

New Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold wristwatch, quartz movement, black dial, date, Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, gold baton markers, with black alligator strap and 18...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Two-Piece Strap Black Crocodile Band Type, White Dial with Full Da...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Bulgari Bvlgari Stainless Steel SS BB 33 SLD Quartz Watch with Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model #BB 33 SLD Serial #D 180697 Stainless Steel Case 33 mm in Diameter (35 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 39 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 18 mm Thickness = 6 mm Black Dial w/ Silver T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Diagono 18k White Gold Black Dial Quartz Unisex Watch CHW35G
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The band of this watch has signs of wear and comes with an aftermarket stainless steel buckle. The timepiece also has imperfections on the sub-dials. No original box and p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Gold and Steel Watch Bracelet BB232T
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold and steel Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and quartz movement. Bracelet will fit approx. 7" wrist, case is 23mm in diameter, bracelet is 15mm wide...
Category

20th Century Italian Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

BULGARI Tubogas 22mm Quadrato Tri-Color Watch
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Tubogas 22mm Quadrato Tri-Color Watch in 18k Gold. Black dial with gold markers. Bezel measures approx 22mm square. Tubogas band measures approx. 0.20" height off wrist, 0.6...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch SB42SDR
Located in New York, NY
This display model Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde SB42SDR is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Rettangolo Watch in 18k White Gold with Pave Diamond Dial, Bezel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Bvlgari Rettangolo in 18k white gold with pave diamond dial, bezel and case on Bvlgari alligator strap. Quartz. Ref RT W39 G. 21mm x 31mm cas...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

White Gold

Harry Winston Premiere Ref. PREACT39RR002 in 18k Rose Gold Watch Auto
Located in Surfside, FL
Harry Winston Premiere Excenter Chronograph in 18k rose gold on an alligator strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Auto w/bi-retrograde subseconds and chronograph. 39mm case size. Ref PREACT39RR002. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Harry Winston Watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond And Onyx 'Serpenti' coil Wristwatch in 18k Rose Gold. The watch has a quartz movement. Made in 18k rose gold. Set with 458 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing total...
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Early 20th Century Italian Artist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold

Bulgari Diamond Trika Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 16mm Trika wrist watch by Bulgari, designed with a chatoyant chevron patterned band adorned by an opulence of pave diamonds finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. The squar...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Ladies Diamond Enamel Rose Gold Serpenti Scagile Quartz Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diamond Rose Gold Serpenti Scagile Watch Black in 18k Rose Gold. A modern release to a vintage classic, this Bulgari Serpenti double-twirl ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Octo Black Dial Automatic Men’s Date BGO41S Wrist Watch 90054035
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI OCTO BLACK DIAL AUTOMATIC MENS DATE BGO41S WRIST WATCH 90054035.. Brand: Bvlgari Ref.Number: BGO41S Condition: Mint condition case, good condition strap (minor signs of wear...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Alveare Gold Watch with Black Dial
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18k yellow gold Alveare watch with black dial. Made in Italy, circa 1980
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Watch Bracelet BB 23 2T
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold Tubogas bracelet with Bvlgari watch. Bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist, case - 23mm in diameter. Black dial with gold markers....
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20th Century Italian Watches

Bulgari White Gold Diamonds Tubogas Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Tubogas Lady's Watch watch in 18kt white gold with 29 round brilliant cut diamonds around the dial and on the tail; Movado movement. Made in Italy, circa 1965.
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1960s Italian Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Tri Color Gold Wrap Bracelet Watch SQ 22 1T
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k tri color gold wrap Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and quartz movement. Bracelet will fit approx. 6.5-7" medium size average wrist. Width of the bracelet is 1.5". case measures 23mm x 23mm. Ref. SQ 22...
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20th Century Italian Watches

Materials

Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold SQ 22 2T Quadrato Tubogas Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in New York, NY
"Swiss Made Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies SQ 22 2T Diamond Watch. A lady's gold wristwatch by Bvlgari from the Tubogas collection, quartz movement, squar...
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20th Century Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Trika White Gold and Diamonds Paved Watch 'Bulgari'
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Bulgari watch model "Trika" (16mm) in white 18k gold and diamonds. Bracelet set with diamonds; dial paved with diamonds. Bracelet width : approx. 1,...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diagono Rattrapante Platinum Split Seconds White Dial Mens Watch CH40 PL
Located in New York, NY
This watch is in mint preowned condition. Original Box is Included But Papers are not included comes with a Chronostore authenticity card. Covered by a one-year Chronostore warranty....
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2010s Swiss Watches

Bvlgari BB232T Tubogas Multi Gold Serpenti Round Dial Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari BB232T Tubogas Multi Gold Serpenti Round Dial Watch Bvlgari BB232T Tubogas Serpenti Bracelet Watch. The crafting of a Bvlgari Tubogas ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Gold

Bulgari Parentesi 18 Karat Gold Steel Watch Bracelet BJ01
Located in New York, NY
Parentesi 18k gold and stainless steel cuff bracelet watch by Bvlgari. Featuring silver tone dial with gold hands. Case is 20mm excl crown. Bracelet will fit approx. 7" wrist and is ...
Category

20th Century Italian Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Bvlgari Yellow Gold Rettangolo Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Well-crafted for Bvlgari 18k yellow gold ladies Rettangolo quartz watch. 18k yellow gold and rubber band with an Bvlgari deployment buckle. Length: 6.5-7.5 Inches Length: 38.75mm Wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 7-Coil Serpenti Watch
Located in New York, NY
Can a timepiece be timeless? For Bulgari, absolutely. The Serpenti Tubogas Bracelet Watch is a legendary iconic piece, first introduced nearly eighty years ago and produced in numerous spectacular renditions. This dramatic limited-edition example, made in Italy in the 21st century, sinuously coils around the wrist up the arm and presents the watch face in the triangular serpent’s head. The case is crafted 18K rose gold with a bezel embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial is embellished fully with pavé diamonds and punctuated with two hand-applied Roman numeral indexes. The crown is set with a cabochon-cut pink rubellite. The watch features a Swiss quartz movement and a stunning seven-row spiral bracelet in 18K rose gold. The Serpenti is a significant part of the Bulgari jewelry history...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari "Catene" 18k White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Bvlgari Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
Original Bulgari Swiss-made CATENE watch with 18k white gold gourmette (link) strap. An extravagant timepiece in mint condition. A perfectly finished Cuban-style link bracelet wraps ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Parentesi BJ-01 Sterile Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari's Parentesi came out in 1982 as an entire series of jewelry, including a ring, a necklace, and a wristwatch. Bulgari has been getting a lot of excitement from watch and jewel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas Serpenti Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari "Serpenti " Bracelet/Wristwatch In Coiled Rose Gold and Diamond and MOP 18K., quartz, composed of polished tapered scales accented by round diamonds approximately 2.50 cara...
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1990s Italian Artist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Ladies Diamond Amethyst Pink Gold Tourbillon Design Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
The colorful dial is framed by a 37mm 18-carat pink gold case. The timepiece is fitted with a 56-jewel Calibre with a Tourbillon mounted on a sapphire crystal bridge, signed Bulgari....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Bvlgari a Gentleman's Bvlgari Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Stainless steel case. Reference BB...
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Cuff Watch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and estate collection piece by Bulgari, comprising a stainless steel Tubogas watch designed as a cuff, featuring the iconic double Bulgari logo engraved around the dial. ...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Lady's Watch
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold watch, stamps VLGARI quartz BB26 GGD F37662, inner circumference 6 3/4 inches, weight 58.3 dwt.
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20th Century Italian Watches

Harry Winston Premier Excenter Watch 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold 39mm Harry Winston Premier Excenter watch featuring a manual movement with moonphase, date, timezone and power reserve complicatio...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Bulgari Tubogas Yellow & Blackened Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
A rare Bulgari Tubogas watch in 18 karat yellow and blackened gold, featuring a Jaeger LeCoultre movement and a cabochon sapphire crown. Made in ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Harry Winston Diamond Gold Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold lady's watch by Harry Winston, adorned with 2 diamonds. Case - 22mm in diameter. 18k gold bracelet with hidden deployment clasp will fit up to 7" wrist. Weight of the piece ...
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20th Century American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Bulgari Rettangolo Diamond Leather Strap Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rettangolo with diamond case, 18k white gold on strap with white dial, signed Bulgari.
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Rare Black and Yellow Gold Tubogas Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
A unique version of the Bulgari Tubogas lady's watch in 18kt yellow and blackened gold with a marquise shaped (gold) dial; carrying a mechanical Movado movement. Made in Italy, circ...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch SB42SDR
Located in New York, NY
This display model Bvlgari Sotirio Retrograde SB42SDR is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It h...
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2010s Italian 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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