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Watches For Sale
Creator: Bulgari
Creator: Elgin
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

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 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 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch. Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an internationally recognizable classic. Immaculately crafted from 18K yellow gold, this rar...
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20th Century Italian Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Bracelet Watch
Located in Milano, IT
It doesn't get better than this Bulgari Tubogas lady's snake bracelet watch in 18k yellow gold. This quartz watch has a small round head and black dial. An iconic watch you will wear...
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1970s Italian Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre-Owned BVLGARI BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ladies Watch BB23SG
Located in New York, NY
Classic pre-owned Bvlgari Bvlgari quartz ladies watch with model BB23SGD finely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Bv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1900 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch has Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands and dedicated seconds dial 14k Solid Gold Case with Beautiful Engraving on both sides Black Arabic Numer...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Watch Yellow Gold And Steel
Located in Milano, IT
Classic 18k gold and steel Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and manual winding movement. Bracelet will fix approx. 7'' wrist, case is 23mm in diameter, bracelet is...
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1980s Italian Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, 18k Gold

Lady Elgin Diamond Vintage Ladies Wristwatch -14k White Gold Mechanical 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Year: 1950s - 1960s Brand: Lady Elgin Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 14k White Gold Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: One-Year Stone Information N...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref bb26gl
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari Bvlgari in 18k on leather strap. Quartz. 26 mm case size. Ref bb26gl. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. Certified preowned Classic Bvlgari Bvlgari bb26gl watch is mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari stainless steel Quartz Wrisrtwatch Ref BB 30 SLD
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari in stainless steel on brown leather strap and orginal Bvlgari stainless steel tang buckle. Quartz w/ date. 30 mm case size. With box. Ref BB 30 SLD. Crica 2010s. Fine Pre-own...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Diagono stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref dg 35 sv ch
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari Diagono in stainless steel with diamond bezel & mother of pearl diamond dial on a white rubber strap. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 35 mm case size. Ref DG 35 SV ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

BVLGARI Trika 18K White Gold All Diamond Pave Watch
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Trika Watch Combines Elegance with Precision Timekeeping. Its Namesake "Trika" Comes from the Greek Word for Braid Which Aptly Describes the Bracelet's Signature Design a...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. Brand: Bvlgari Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Model: Solotempo Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch with a clean plastic crystal. The case has a minor blemish and a light hand carving...
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1920s American Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, an...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bulgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Bulgari Bulgari BB262T, a luxurious timepiece from the 2000s that embodies elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this watch featur...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

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Yellow Gold

Bulgari Parentesi 18k Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
In Bulgari's rich history of fine jewelry, luxury timepieces have consistently captured timeless moments, blending classic elegance with daring innovation. The Bulgari Parentesi Vint...
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world-famous director. They were looking for authentic watches...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Other

1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
Located in Raleigh, NC
Thank you for stopping by. There are watch cases that are increasingly hard to source for my “Trench Watch” projects. They are the cases that are often referred as Trench Watch cases...
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1910s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Watches

Materials

Other

Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Gold Wrap Watch Original Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Bulgari Tubogas 18k gold triple wrap-around watch. The 18k gold case with a snap-on case back is stamped with the maker's mark, a model, a serial number and a country of origin (Sw...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steel Lady Tubogas Bvlgari BB26 Wrist Watch, Quartz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Top Condition Steel Lady Tubogas Bvlgari BB26 Wrist Watch, Quartz Reference number: BB262TS Movement: Quartz Case: Stainless steel, diameter 26 mm thickness 6 mm, bezel engraved ...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Steel

Bulgari Solotempo 35mm ST35S
Located in London, GB
Watch: Bvlgari Solotempo 35mm ST35S Full Set 2005 Stock Number: CHW5124 Price: £1,095.00 Presented as a complete full set with both inner and outer boxes, manuals, and warranty card...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Ladies Stainless Steel Quartz Watch BB 26 2TS
Located in Dallas, TX
Bulgari Tubogas Ladies Stainless Steel Quartz Watch BB 26 2TS - Quartz. Stainless steel bezel engraved with Bvlgari (23mm diameter). Black dial with gold stick markers and Arabic num...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch circa, 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 15mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bvlgari Lvcea 33mm 18K Rose Gold Skeleton Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 103436
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes With a Box and papers. Brand Information: Brand: Bvlgari Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Watch Type: Type: Wristwatch Department...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Rose Gold

BVLGARI Team Watch Leather Strap 28mm
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications Brand: BVLGARI Case Size: 28 mm Strap Length: ~8", fits a wrist up to 7" Material: Stainless steel Movement : Quartz Bracelet: original BVLGARI leather str...
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1990s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Mother Of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Lvcea LU 33 S Women's Wristwatch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari's collection of watches is suited for everyday life and for the special days when you need to dress up, thus making the brand's creations versatile and worth the money you sp...
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2010s Italian Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Swiss Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This midsize Ladies Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas watch in 18k yellow gold, a timeless highly desired masterpiece, perfect for everyday wear. It has a beautiful black dial with gold numer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 'Alveare' 18kt. Yellow gold and Pavé set Diamond Watch-Bracelet
Located in Braintree, GB
Bvlgari 'Alveare' 18kt. Yellow gold and Pavé set Diamond Watch-Bracelet Year: After 2000 Case width Size: 16 mm Movement: Quartz Dial: 18kt gold and pavé set diamonds Case Materi...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Carbon Gold BB33 VLD
Located in London, GB
Super light this Carbon case Bulgari measures 33mm in case size and comes complete with original box and papers dating the watch to 1987. Its hard to believe just how light this watc...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Bvlgari 18K Gold Tri Color BB191T Serpenti Tubogas Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Tri Color BB191T Tricolor Tubogas Watch. This timepiece has become iconic almost the same time it came out. Now after so many years later the house of Bvlgari is bringin...
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20th Century Italian Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Ref. 101995, 18K Rose Gold Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Bulgari Serpenti 101995 is a stunning example of luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted with an 18K rose gold case and matching bracelet, this timepiece exudes elegance and sophistica...
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Late 20th Century Italian Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Serpentine Tubogas Watch 35 MM 18 KT Rose Gold Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 35mm CRYSTAL: Sapphire BEZEL: Fixed 18kt Rose Gold, Diamonds DIAL: Black WATER RESISTANCE: 30m MOVEMENT: Quartz
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2010s Italian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rare Blackened Gold Bulgari Watch Tubogas Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare version of the iconic Bulgari Tubogas watch made in alternated blackened and yellow 18k gold. The case is pear-shaped, with white face, gold batons and gold bar indices decor...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Diagono 38mm 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men Automatic Watch SD 38 G
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The band shows signs of wear. Light scratches on the watch. Brand: Bvlgari Model Number: SD 38 G Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti Rose Gold Diamond Set 101788 SPP26G
Located in London, GB
A rose gold Serpenti by Bvlgari. Features a black dial with each hour marker diamond-set. At 12 and 6 o'clock of the case is a total of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds. Fitted with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph Wristwatch Ref SC38S, 38mm, Iconic Design.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A design icon, our Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph SC38S features a stainless steel case with rarer stainless steel bracelet. Presented in excellent ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Bvlgari Silver Stainless Steel Ergon EG 35 S CH Men's Wristwatch 35 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your everyday style deserves the touch of luxury brought by this Bvlgari men's wristwatch. Crafted using durable materials, the designer watch is set with ...
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Watches

Blvgari Bulgari 26mm Steel Diamond Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 102145
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Steel Bronze Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 102931
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Bvlgari Model: Bvlgari Solotempo Model Number: 102931 Type, Style, and Manufacturing: Type: Wr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Octo L'Originale 41mm Steel 18K Rose Gold Steel Automatic Watch 103085
Located in New York, NY
Display model. Comes with an original box and papers. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Bvlgari Model: Bvlgari Octo L'Originale Model Number: 103085 Type, Style, and Manufacturin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MO...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Longines 18Kt Yellow Gold Rare Drs. Model Art Deco Watch circa 1937
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 20mm M...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Bulgari Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari. Details: Model: BB191T Movement Type: Quartz Case Size: 3/4" Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Wrist Size: Length...
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1990s Italian Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

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Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold BB 30 2T Large Dial Tubogas Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold More Rare Large Dial Tubogas Watch model BB 30 2T 30mm Dial - this model is more rare as they made fewer with this larger dial size Quart...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Trika 18K White Gold All Diamond Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
BVLGARI Trika 21mm 18K White Gold and All Diamond Watch This incredible Bulgari ladies wrist watch is crafted with 18k white gold The watch band is desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm MO...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Tank METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 21mm Widt...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Movement: U.S.A. Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s Movement Maker: Elgin Metal Content: 14k White Gold Features: Etched & Milgrain Case Detailing Measurements Tall (from exte...
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1920s Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled 1940's Art deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 27mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulgari Vintage Serpenti Tubogas Watch Rare rectangular case three gold
Located in Milano, IT
A rare stunning vintage Bulgari Tubogas watch, made of 18k yellow, rose and white gold, circa 1970s. The gold watch features a rectangular case with a black matte dial. The dial equ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bvlgari Black Stainless Steel Octo Roma 102704 Men's Wristwatch 41 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari's collection of watches is suited for everyday life and for the special days when you need to suit up, thus making the brand's creations versatile and worth the money you spe...
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2010s Italian Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 18mm MO...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold / Supplied with a Solid Gold Pocket...
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1880s American Antique Watches

Bulgari Stainless Steel Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
1990' Bulgari stainless steel ladies wristwatch 48.4g, quartz movement, with Black dial and sapphire crystal top, inner circuference: 6 1/4" Marked: ...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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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