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Watches For Sale
Creator: Corum
Creator: Franck Muller
Corum $20 Gold Piece
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 gold piece in 18k yellow gold on an 18k gold link bracelet with a hidden clasp. Quartz. 35 mm case size, fits up tp 7.25'' wrist. Fine Pre-owned C...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Admirals Cup 082.500.53/0F62 AW02
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup in bronze case and wood dial on brown calf leather strap with black PVDsteel triple-blade folding clasp. Auto with date and sweep seconds. 45 mm case size. With original box, papers and booklets Ref 082.500.53/0F62 AW02. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned Sport Corum Admirals Cup 082.500.53/0F62 AW02 watch on a Brown Leather strap with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Corum watch has a 45 x 45 mm case with a Round caseback and Brown Flag 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 Corum Admirals Cup watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Bronze

Corum US Twenty Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Corum 18k yellow gold US Twenty dollar 1904 coin watch. Inside of this timepiece holds a fully serviced and warrantied 18-jewel manual wind movement that keeps precise and accur...
Category

Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Admirals Cup "AC-One 45 Regatta" titanium Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup AC-One Chronograph 45 Regatta in titanium on a crocodile strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ chronograph. 45 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 040.101.04/0F0...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Titanium

Franck Muller Master Calendar 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 9880 mc mb
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Master of Complications in 18k white gold on black alligator band with 18k original tang buckle. Auto w/ retrograde date, day, month, sub-seconds and dual time. 60 mm l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble with American flag dial in stainless steel on a black alligator strap. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 44 mm case size. Ref 163.150.20. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Golden Bridge 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Golden Bridge in 18k white gold with original double row diamond bezel on black alligator strap with Corum 18k white gold tang buckle. Manual. 34.5 mm case size. With box, tang...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble in stainless steel with original diamond bezel on a black leather strap with a stainless steel Corum deployant buckle. Quartz w/ date. With box and open papers. 44 mm ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum $20 gold piece 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1896
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 Gold Piece quartz watch with a diamond crown on a black crocodile strap with an 18k yellow gold Corum tang buckle. Quartz. 35 mm case size. Ref 1896. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Corum Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 27218
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Classic in 18k yellow gold with onyx and mother of pearl dial. Manual. 26 mm case size. Ref 27218. Will fit up to 7.25" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Stainless Steel Chrono Bubble Quartz Men's Watch Leather Band 396.150.20
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Corum Stainless Steel Chrono Bubble Quartz Men's Watch Leather Band 396.150.20 Case #698530 Model #396.150.20 Movement #251272 Stainless Steel Round Cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Vanguard Titanium V45 SCDT Team Edition Box Paper 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: V45 SCDT Year: 2023 Model: Vanguard Case Material: Titanium Band: Leather and Rubber Bezel: Titanium Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 4...
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2010s Watches

Franck Muller Vanguard V45 CC DT Yachting Blue Dial 18k Rose Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: V45 CC DT Model: Vanguard Yachting Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Blue Rubber & Black Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
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2010s Watches

Corum Cocktail Watch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1980's Corum Cocktail watch in 18K yellow gold with diamond and emerald bezel. The original dial of the watch has a linen texture. The case of this watch measures ...
Category

1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Corum Peacock Feather 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredibly rare Corum Peacock Feather 18K yellow gold pocket watch. The case of the watch measures 41mm x 33mm.  This timepiece is truly unisex since it looks great on the...
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1990s Swiss Retro Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Franck Muller 18kt gold heart ladies Quartz, ref. 5002MQZC6H D2
Located in Braintree, GB
Franck Muller 18kt rose gold heart collection ladies Quartz wristwatch with factory diamonds set bezel. The watch boasts a silver dial accented with striking red hands and Arabic nu...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller 18k White Gold Master of Complications Master Square wi/ Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 18k white gold, 42 x 42mm, pave diamond Band: Franck Muller white leather strap, 18K white gold and diamond buckle D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Franck Muller Casablanca Men's Watch Steel 39x50mm Pink Dial Iced 15ct Diamonds
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Franck Muller Casablanca Jumbo 39mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. The Watch Itself is Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 8880 and is in Excellent ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Piaget Coin Collection 18k Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Coin Collection 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow gold ( 28 mm ) with smooth bezel. Rose dial with stick hour markers. Piaget strap with gold buckle.. Pre-ow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Corum Coin Watch 18K and 22K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent condition 1980's Coin watch. The 1897 $20 coin is 22K yellow gold and is encased in an 18K gold setting. This watch is powered by a 19 jewel three adjustment Co...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Corum $20 Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 22k yellow gold case with Liberty Double Eagle U.S. Twenty Dollar Liberty Coin (36mm diameter). 1904 U.S. $20 L...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Franck Muller Double Mystery 18K White Gold Diamond Watch DRM D 2R CD
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller Double Mystery 18K White Gold Diamond Watch DRM D 2R CD - Automatic. 18K white gold case with pave diamond case ( 39 mm ). P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Corum 18k Yellow Gold 23mm Five $5 Dollar Coin Wrist Watch Ref. 122
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum Reference No.: 122 Movement: Swiss Made Quartz Movement Case Serial No.: 499465 Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Size: 23mm (not including crown) Strap: Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum $20 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1902 Quartz Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1902 Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case made from a U.S. Twenty Dollar 1902 Liberty Coin ( 35 mm ) . 1902 U.S. $20 Liberty Gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Corum 2.5 Dollars Eagle Liberty Coin Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1852
Located in Atlanta, GA
Corum 2.5 Dollars Eagle Liberty Coin Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1852. Quartz. 18k yellow gold case with an 18k yellow gold coin 21 mm in diameter. Coin edge. Circular grained crown set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Franck Muller Double Mystery DM 42 D 2R CD BLUE
Located in New York, NY
White gold case. Diameter : 42 mm. White diamond-paved dial. A scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial. This timepiece indicates hours and minutes via two rotating discs...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Franck Muller Diamonds Conquistador Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 8001 SC Full Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
Full set Franck Muller Diamonds Conquistador Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 8001 SC Reference number: 8001-SC Model: Conquistador Movement: Automat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Franck Muller Casablanca 18K White Gold Diamond Watch 7880 SC DT D6 CD
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller Casablanca 18K White Gold Diamond Watch 7880 SC DT D6 CD - Automatic. 18K white gold case with pave diamond case; tonneau ( 39 mm x 50 mm ). Pave diamond dial with date...
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Corum Ingot Watch 10g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unisex Corum 10 gram .999 gold ingot watch with 18k yellow gold case. The back of the case is stamped 18k. The case measures 35mm long and 21mm wide. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Quartz 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). CORUM - a lady's Bubble wrist watc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Corum $20 Coin Coin Watch Men's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Corum $20 Coin Coin Watch Men's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold SKU: 134995 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: $20 Coin Country of Origin: Switzerland Movemen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Stainless Steel Women's Bubble Quartz Chonograph Watch 196.250.20
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Corum Stainless Steel Women's Bubble Quartz Chonograph Watch 196.250.20 Model #196.250.20 Stainless Steel Round Case w/ Signature Bubble Crystal 35 mm in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Bubble "Bomber "Tiger" 2004 in Stainless Steel 45mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble Bomber "Tiger" in stainless steel on leather strap. Auto w/ propeller design sweep seconds and date. Limited edition 2004. 45 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 2004...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum Classic 5448356 in Yellow Gold with Silver dial 33.5mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Thin Corum Classic in 18k yellow gold with fancy design lugs on a black alligator strap with plaque tang buckle. 18 jewels. Manual. 33.5 mm case size. With box and papers. C...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Franck Muller Conquistador 8001 sc in yellow gold with silver dial 35mm watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Conquistador in 18k on black alligator strap with 18k FM tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 48 mm length (lug to lug) by 35 mm width case size. With box and p...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Limited Edition Corum Heritage gold piece 62022.951101 in yellow gold 36mm
Located in Surfside, FL
Newest style Corum Heritage Artisans $20 Double Eagle 1904 Coin watch in 18k yellow gold with diamond on the crown on an orginal alligator strap and 18...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum $20 gold piece 5014556 in yellow gold with a Gold dial 35mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 gold coin in 18k, with original diamond crown on 18k mesh band. Will fit up to 6.75". Quartz. 35 mm case size. With leather wallet and papers. Ref 5014556. Circa 1984 Fine ...
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Admirals Cup 947.933.04 in Titanium with a Black dial 48mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup Seafender Navy Tides 48 in with titanium case with fixed vulcanized rubber black bezel on a titanium and vulcanized black rubber band. Auto w/ date, moonphase, tid...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Titanium

Franck Muller Vanguard V45 SC DT Yachting Men's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Vanguard V45 SC DT Yachting Men's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 128855 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Franck Muller Model: Vanguard Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Typ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Corum Admiral's Cup 082.213.30/V730 AB50 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral's Cup 082.213.30/V730 AB50 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 134231 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral's Cup Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Corum 18k Gold 28mm Ten $10 Dollar Coin Mechanical Wrist Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum Movement: Swiss Made Hand Wound Mechanical Movement Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Size: 28mm (not including crown) Bracelet: Solid 18k Gold Length: Slig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Corum Bubble Chronograph Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Corum Model: Bubble Reference Number: 196.151.47 Features : Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - Chronograph - Diamond Bezel Watch Country of Ma...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Clipper Club 29mm Ivory Dial Stainless Steel & 18k Gold 49425 Swiss Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : CORUM Model: Clipper Club Reference Number : 49425 Features : 18k Accent -Ivory Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless Steel...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary 18K White Gold Men's Watch Ref 8885
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary 18K White Gold Men's Watch Ref 8885 - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal. 18K White gold tonneau case ( 39 x 55 mm ). 18K White dial with White luminous Arabic numerals , two subdials. Black Franck Muller...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Corum Admiral Racer 01.0157 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral Racer 01.0157 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 132218 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral Racer Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Mens Franck Muller Casablanca 2000s 10th Anniversary LE Automatic Swiss BU103
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Luxury, Men's Franck Muller 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Casablanca Ref.8880 automatic, c.2005, all original, with box and paper. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Franck Muller-signed black dial, white Arabic numeral hour markers, white minute and hour hands, central sweeping second hand, hands and dial in immaculate condition. Scratch resistance sapphire crystal in perfect condition. Black PVD stainless steel case measures 39mm x 55mm, in like new condition. 21-jeweled Franck Muller automatic...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Corum Horizontal Diamond Ladies Steel Watch Black Leather Strap
Located in Hamilton, AU
A wonderful chronograph, the stainless steel Corum ladies' wristwatch, reference 130.330.47, has a 32x26 millimeter rotating case with sides set with round brilliant cut diamonds, sa...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Franck Muller Casablanca 29mm Custom Iced Out w/4ct Diamonds Watch Ref 7502S6
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Franck Muller Casablanca 29mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 7502S6 and is in Excellent Condition ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Vintage Corum 18ct Yellow Gold Watch in Perfect Working Condition, 1970's
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1970’s Corum 18ct Yellow Gold Watch In Perfect Working Condition Additional Information: Case Size: 29mm x 24mm Lug Width: 18 mm Strap Width: 18 mm Model: 27363 Case Thickne...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Franck Muller Master Calendar Chronograph Rose Gold 6850 CC MC Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Franck Muller Ref. 6850 CC MC Master Calendar Master of Complications Magnum Limited Edition Wrist Watch. 39 X 34 M.M. x 12 M.M. thick 18k Rose Gold 2 piece Tonneau case, ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Corum Admiral's Cup GMT 44 Limited Edition Ref: 01.0055
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. It shows slight signs of wear and scratches. The watch comes with an AGS Jewelry wooden box, along with an AGS Jewelry warranty card. This model is part of a limited production run, which means that only a specific number of pieces have been manufactured. Limited edition watches are highly coveted by collectors and enthusiasts due to their exclusivity. The term "GMT" stands for Greenwich Mean Time. A GMT watch allows the wearer to track two time zones simultaneously. This feature is especially useful for travelers or individuals who need to keep track of multiple time zones. The watch features a 44mm case diameter. This size is considered versatile and should fit comfortably on a variety of wrist sizes. The Admiral's Cup collection...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller 6850 QPE 46X34 Perpetual Calendar Rare Blue Dial Complete
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perpetual Calendar**: This timepiece features a perpetual calendar, a highly intricate and sought-after complication in the world of horology. It not only accurately tracks the day, date, and month but also factors in leap years, ensuring that it always displays the correct date. Completeness**: When described as "Complete," it likely means that this watch comes with all of its original documentation, including box. This completeness is highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts as it adds historical and investment value to the timepiece. In essence, what makes this Franck Muller 6850...
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1990s Art Nouveau Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Franck Muller Cintree Curvex 5850 SC 32MM Platinum Rotor 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Franck Muller Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 79.56 grams 18K yellow gold Franck Muller Swiss made watch. Engraved with "750". The "FRANCK MULLER " trad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Admiral Cup Challenger 753.671.98 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/PVD
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral Cup Challenger 753.671.98 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/PVD SKU: 125868 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral Cup Challenger Country of Origin: Switzerland Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Long Island Watch in 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
Franck Muller is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1991 known for its exceptional artistry, innovative designs, and high-end timepieces. The brand has gained recognition for its unique a...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Franck Muller Master of Complications SS Curvex Collection
Located in Jupiter, FL
Franck Muller watch from Curvex collection “Master of complications” Stainless steel 39x29mm size Quartz movement (two hand) 5link stainless steel bracele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Franck Muller Curvex 6850 SC 34MM 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Franck Muller Gender: Unisex Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 81.70 grams. Engraved with "N 167" and "750". The "Franck Muller" trademark (or hallmark) can al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Admiral's Cup 411.100.04 AG50 Stainless Steel Mens' Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum Admiral's Cup 411.100.04 AG50 Stainless Steel Mens' Watch - Automatic winding. Stainless steel (47 mm ). Grey color. Luminous ( radiation-free LumiBrite ) hour markers. Vertic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss 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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