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Creator: Rolex
Creator: IWC
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Diamond Dial and Bezel circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Grey dial with Roman numerals. Black alligator strap with 18K Rolex tang buckle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel with stickers. Blue racing d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom T. Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 16613 Submariner Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: T981*** Year: 1995 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial:...
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1990s Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 79160 Stainless Steel Women's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Satin steel with polished accents give this Rolex versatile appeal. Sturdy and perfect for everyday wear, this women's Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wrist Watch has an automatic ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Factory Silver Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold & Steel ICED 20ct Roman Dial Watch 126331
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 41mm Watch customized with 20.00 carats of Genuine Diamonds! The entire watch is Genuine only the custom Diamond Bezel and Dial have been added. The entire bezel, dial...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, ...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1973 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26MM 6917 White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 47.62 Grams Ladies stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark)...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Dial Bezel Watch 116610LV
Located in Great Neck, NY
Watch comes with box and name card. Also has original tags. Original sticker on back. Excellent condition. Like new.
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2010s Watches

2024 Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Blue Roman Numeral Dial Oyster bracelet Box Papers
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
2024 Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Blue Roman Numeral Dial Oyster bracelet Box Papers Model #126300 Model OPDJ Serial #CK3868XX Year: 2024 Stainless Steel Case w/ Smooth Bezel 41 mm in ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black ...
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1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

2010 Rolex Rose Gold 116231 Watch Diamond Dial Bezel Box/Paperwork #16977
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2010 Rolex Rose Gold Two Tone Ladies Watch Model: 116231 Serial: G598007 This luxurious Rolex midsize watch is set in 18K rose gold and stainless steel. NEVER WORN Case is 36mm i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X D...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Diamond Dial circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two-Tone Yellow & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25mm Len...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Art Deco Watch from 1947
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: / Art Deco Tropical / Reference 4327 METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Top Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 29mm Len...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Day-Date Diamond Dial 18039
Located in London, GB
A 36mm Day-Date in white gold by Rolex. Features a silver dial set with 8 single cut diamonds, 2 baguette cut diamonds and a fixed white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with sapphire crys...
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20th Century European Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW371401
By IWC
Located in London, GB
To many possibly considered the perfect dress watch and to those in the watch industry many hold the IWC Automatic movement in extremely high regard. A beautiful well made watch sums...
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Early 2000s European Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Floral Dial 116200
Located in London, GB
A 36mm Datejust by Rolex in stainless steel. Featuring a chocolate floral dial with applied Arabic numerals that is encased and complemented by a smooth fixed bezel. Fitted with sap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch 118206
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch 118206 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Platinum case with smooth bezel . Glacier blue wave dial . Platinum ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Jubilee cream dial with gold Roman numerals. Burgundy strap with Rolex 18k Yell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal, with day and date. Yellow gold with fluted bezel (40mm diameter)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Vintage 1968 Rolex Datejust 36MM 1601 Silver Dial Steel Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 56.36 Grams 14K yellow gold and stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watch. The ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Dial and Diamond Markers circa, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal, dual time. Stainless steel case (40mm diameter). White dial with lumin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

1997 Rolex Yacht Master 29MM 69623 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 29.00 mm Weight: 72.30 Grams Ladies 18K yellow gold and stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watc...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch with rare “Thunderbird” bezel dated Circa 1947. Snap back 18ct gold case with straight, tapered, curved lugs. Rare milled “Thunderbird” bezel with indented square markers for the hours and a double square marker for 12. Case marked Rolex, with the Rolex crown...
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1940s Swiss Post-War Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered, teardrop, overlaid fancy lugs. Rolex, 17-Rubies (Jewels) precision lever escapemen...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex Precision wristwatch, boxed watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
The perfect classic timepiece is what you wil find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rolex precision wristwatch. It features a traditional circular shaped case in 9ct gold marked on...
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Watches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished T. Blue Dial, 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch. This lovely watch is characterized by its elegant and classic design,...
Category

1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT - Master II 126710 BLRO Stainless Steel Men's Watch " Pepsi "
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT - Master II 126710 BLRO Stainless Steel Men's Watch " Pepsi " - Automatic winding; 31 Jewels. Stainless steel case with 24-Hour Rotatable, Red and Blue Cerachrom Ceramic Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 116610 Submariner Black Ceramic Stainless 40mm Box Paper 2017
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610 Serial: W5R79*** Year: 2017 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphi...
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2010s Watches

1991 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 69173 Jubilee Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: ROLEX Gender: Ladies Material: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 54.09 grams One ladies, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel, ROLEX Swiss made ...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

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

Vintage Ladies 9kt Gold Rolex "Precision" Model, 1957
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Ladies 9kt Gold Rolex "Precision" Model, 1957 Ref 03820 Design: This elegant vintage Rolex watch is crafted in 9kt gold and features a timeless design. The manual winding me...
Category

1950s British Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Black and Red COKE Bezel Stainless Steel Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16710 Serial: L614*** Year: 1989 Model: GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black and Red 'Coke' Dial:...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: 9236*** Year: 1986 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow G...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Rolex 18038 President Day Date Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 9556*** Year: 1986 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: S...
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1980s Vintage Watches

2024 BRAND NEW Rolex 126334 Datejust 41 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 49M13*** Year: 2024 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Blu...
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2010s Watches

Rolex Date 26MM 6516 Turquoise Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 46.51 Grams Ladies stainless steel diamond ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and de...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel 1.20 Carat Custom Diamond Green Dial Men Watch 16014
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 1.0 Cttw Custom Diamond Bezel and 0.20 Cttw Custom Green Diamond Dial. The original Box and Papers are not included. Comes with a Chronostore presentation box and an auth...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34MM 15010 Mop Diamond Dial Oyster Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 90.40 Grams Stainless steel diamond ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and determine...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Yachtmaster Stainless Steel 40mm Blue Dot Dial Watch Reference #: 126622
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Reference #: 126622 Case: Stainless Steel Case Size: 40mm Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet Dial: Blue Dial w/ Dot Hour Markers & Red Accents Lume: Luminous ...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Platinum, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm Wimbledon Dial 126300
Located in London, GB
An unworn 41mm Datejust from Rolex in Oystersteel. Features a Wimbledon dial with Roman numerals and a smooth bezel. The Oyster bracelet comes an Oyster deployant clasp which is equi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 126710BLNR GMT Master II Batgirl Black Blue Bezel Stainless Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number:126710BLNR Serial: J03M1** Year: 2019 Model: GMT Master II "Batgirl" Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Bezel: Bl...
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2010s Watches

2024 Rolex 126333 Datejust 41 Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 182S9*** Year: 2024 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gol...
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2010s Watches

Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610 Black Dial Stainless Steel 40mm Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610 Serial: 76M9Z*** Year: 2015 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black ...
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2010s Watches

Corum $10 Coin Watch 1893 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Travel Pouch Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: $10 Coin Watch 1893 Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 32mm Includes: -E...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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