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Watches For Sale
Creator: Patek Philippe
Creator: Elgin
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 7122/200G-001
Located in Aventura, FL
18kt white gold case with a white alligator leather strap. Fixed 18kt white gold 44 diamond-set bezel. White dial with white leaf-style shape hands and index hour markers. Minute mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Watch White Gold Diamond Set 3282/46
Located in London, GB
A white gold vintage Cocktail watch, by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial and white gold bezel, the bezel being set with 20 round brilliant diamonds, ~0.49ct.
Fitted with a sa...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold with silver dial with gold stick hour markers. Manual wind w/ subseconds on brown leather strap & gold filled tang buckle. 38 length (lug to lug) by 31 mm width case size. Ref 2553. Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Classic 2553 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Leather strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 31 x 22 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Silver Stick dial. Circa: 1940s . 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 Patek Philippe Classic watch...
Category
1940s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
By Elgin
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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18k Gold Manual ladies watch Ref 3350
Located in Miami, FL
Circa late 1960s Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference 3350/1, 18k white gold manual wristwatch. In the late 1960s, Patek Philippe lady's 18k white gold and factory set diamond set on be...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1914
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. A 14ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Louis XVI Style Open Face Pocket Watch C1914
Dial: The unusual silver gilt engine turned dial signed Patek Philippe & Co Geneve with...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe & Co. Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5109-P (5109P )
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5109-P (5109P ) - Manual winding. Platinum case (30mm x 44mm). Silver dial with Arabic numerals. Grey strap with 18K White gold bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Patek Philippe Ref 4265 Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 4265 Ladies wrist watch, 23 x 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold Cushion shape 2 piece case with twisted Rope style case and beze...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
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...
Category
1880s American Antique Watches
Patek Philippe. A Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1918
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with It's Original Box C1918
Dial: The rare Cream Enamelled dial with big Roman numerals outer minute trac...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Patek Philippe, A Very Rare Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch, Ref 3821/1
Located in Point Richmond, CA
PATEK PHILIPPE, A VERY RARE CALATRAVA 18K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH, REF. 3821/1.
CIRCA: 1985
CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold
CASE SIZE: 31.5mm round x 5.2mm thick
CRYSTAL: Sapphire ...
Category
1980s Swiss Classical Roman Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe "Backwind" White Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3569
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe "Back Wind" White Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3569 - Self-winding. 18K White gold case with graduated engine turned bezel ( 34 mm ). Rare and desirable blue dial with 3 dia...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel 5712/1A-001
Located in London, GB
A 5712 Nautilus, in stainless steel from Patek Philippe. Featuring a black-blue embossed dial that features small seconds, a power reserve indicator and the date with a moon phase di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe. A Gold Slim Open Face Pocket Watch C1944
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Slim Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1944
Dial: The Silver dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve with batons, outer minute track an...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch for Albonico Biella Milan
Located in New York, NY
This is a Patek Philippe 18K gold cocktail watch exclusively sold By Albonico Biella through an exclusive relationship with Patek Philippe. This watch has a two body construction wit...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 5119
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 5119. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold case 36.0 mm in diameter. Case thickness -- 6.5 mm. Transparent exhibition sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Tank 18K Yellow Gold For Tiffany & Co. Reference 2280
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Patek Philippe Vintage timepiece, a true gem from the 1950s. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this rare beauty features an original silver dial adorned with the ...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Patek Philippe Ladies golden ellipse 18k yellow gold wristwatch. Ref 4764 Quartz movement. Blue dial with 18k yellow gold markers. New black leather Pat...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 5119
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 5119. Manual-winding movement. 18k yellow gold case 36.0 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibition sapphire crystal caseback. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar White Gold Mens Watch 5396
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar White Gold Mens Watch 5396. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k white gold case 39.0 mm in diameter. Exhibition transparent sapphire cry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Officier Champagne Dial Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5022
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Officier Champagne Dial Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5022. Manual winding movement. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration stamped with the Seal of Geneva qualit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Pilot Travel Time Mens Watch 5524 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Pilot Travel Time Mens Watch 5524 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k white gold case 42 mm in diameter. 11 mm thick. Transparent exh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe. A Gondolo Rose Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
Located in London, GB
A Patek Philippe 18ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch, C1900s.
Dial: A perfect white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic five min...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lady's Dress Watch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, circa 1920s platinum dress watch by Patek Philippe, featuring platinum case, adorned with rose and single cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ctw,...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Gondolo Silver Dial Platinum Brown Strap Mens Watch 5098
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Gondolo Silver Dial Platinum Brown Strap Mens Watch 5098. Manual winding movement. Platinum tonneau case 42.0 x 32.0 mm. Transparent exhibition sapphire crystal case b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Platinum, Silver
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
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...
Category
1920s American Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Silver
Patek Philippe Gondolo Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 4868
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Gondolo Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 4868. Quartz movement. 18k rose gold square 28.0 x 28.0 mm case. Original Patek Philippe factory diamond sides and crown. 18k ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
By Elgin
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
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...
Category
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Other
1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
By Elgin
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...
Category
1910s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Watches
Materials
Other
Patek Philippe Calatrava Cortina Jubilee White Gold Mens Watch 5057 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Cortina Jubilee White Gold Mens Watch 5057 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k white gold case 36.5 mm in diameter. Exhibition transparent sapph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Complications Moonphase White Gold Mens Watch 5015
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Complications Moonphase White Gold Mens Watch 5015. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k white gold case 35.5 mm in diameter. Hinged caseback with transparent exhibiti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Pilot Travel Time Mens Watch 5524 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Pilot Travel Time Mens Watch 5524 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k white gold case 42 mm in diameter. 11 mm thick. Transparent exh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Gondolo Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 4825 Papers. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold rectangular case 29.0 x 22.5 mm case. Original Patek Philip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2596 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embodying timeless sophistication, the Patek Philippe Calatrava, with reference number 2596, stands as a testament to impeccable craftsmanship. Produced in 1965, this timepiece remai...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe World Time Complications Rose Gold Mens Watch 5130
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe World Time Complications Rose Gold Mens Watch 5130. Automatic self-winding movement. Nickel lever movement, stamped with the PP seal, mono-metallic balance, 22k gold m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 5296G-010; Automatic Calatrava watch, 38mm Circa 2015
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 5296G-010 Automatic Calatrava watch, measuring 38mm and made in 18K White gold. The watch is fitted with a 324 SC caliber 29-jewel automatic movement # 5804511, case # 6003430. The watch has a silver dial with date at 3:00 o'clock, white gold Dauphin hands and raised gold indexes. The watch is accompanied with an brown Patek alligator strap and Patek white gold...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5146J
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5146J. Automatic self-winding mechanical movement. 18K yellow gold case 39.0 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibitio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 4936 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Ref 96 With Rare Pink Dial Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Ref 96 With Rare Pink Dial Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch - Manual winding. 18k rose gold case (30 mm diameter). Salmon colored dial with subdial at 6 o'clock. P...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Patek Philippe Nautilus Ladies Stainless Steel Watch 7118/1A-010 Complete 2018
Located in New York, NY
The Ladies Automatic Nautilus wristwatch in stainless steel emphasizes its casual elegance and very feminine style with this silvery opaline dial.. The gently undulating embossed dec...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase White Gold Mens Watch Grey Dial 5712G-001
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712G-001 is a white gold wristwatch with an analog display. It has a 40x38mm grey white gold case, a sapphire crystal, and...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Rose Gold Full Set 2018 40.8mm Ref 5164R-001
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. The watch comes with the original box and documents from Patek Philippe, along with an AGS Jewelry warranty card. For more information about delivery, warranty and return, please check our terms&conditions agreement.
The Patek Philippe 5164R...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe World Time Complications Rose Gold Mens Watch 5230
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe World Time Complications Rose Gold Mens Watch 5230. Automatic self-winding movement. World time complication with 24-hour and day/night indication for all 24 time zone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Watch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch 4934. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold case 35.0 mm in diameter. Crown with protective sho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Neptune Moonphase Power Reserve Steel Mens Watch 5085 Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Neptune Moonphase Power Reserve Steel Mens Watch 5085 Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Self-compensating balance spring, solid gold rotor, 48 hour power reserv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch, circa 1971 or 1972
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style Tonneau Shape / Ref. 2572
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm X 26mm
MOVEMENT...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, Ref. 3738
Located in New York, NY
Certified Authentic Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, Reference Number 3938; 30x35 mm oval case featuring a manual wind Blue sigma index hands & index dial from the 1990s. Keeps great t...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe World Time Complications Rose Gold Mens Watch 5130
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe World Time Complications Rose Gold Mens Watch 5130. Automatic self-winding movement. Nickel lever movement, stamped with the PP seal, mono-metallic balance, 22k gold m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 5032
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 5032. Automatic self winding movement. 18k yellow gold case 36.0 mm in diameter. 18k yellow gold bezel. Scratch resistant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Patek Philippe World Time Complications White Gold Mens Watch 5130
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe World Time Complications White Gold Mens Watch 5130. Automatic self-winding movement. Nickel lever movement, stamped with the PP seal, mono-metallic balance, 22k gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Watch 5270
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Watch 5270. Manual-winding movement. 18K rose gold case 41.0 mm in diameter. . Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt. White Gold with Original Blue Dial, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank / Reference 4163
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 25mm Width
MO...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch circa, 1930's with Original Dial
By Elgin
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...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe Gondolo Rose Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5098 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Gondolo Rose Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5098 Box Papers. Manual winding movement. 18K rose gold tonneau case 42.0 x 32.0 mm. Exhibition transparent sapphire crystal c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Ref 3420 Yellow Gold Mechanical Gents Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 3420 Wrist watch. 34 M.M. 3 Piece 18k yellow Gold case, 18 Jewel, Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Original, Excellent mint conditio...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Diamond Calatrava 4897R-010
Located in London, GB
A ladies Calatrava in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a cream dial with a rose gold bezel set with 72 round brilliant diamonds, weighing 0.52ct.
Fitted with sapphire crystal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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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.
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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.
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