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Watches For Sale
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Creator: Vulcain
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Extraordinaire Lotus Watch
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charms Extraordinaire Lotus Watch An 18k gold flower motif watch with dangling lucky charm; set with diamonds, sapphire and par...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch Platinum Diamond Manual Wind
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless jeweled Art Deco lady's watch created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1930s. The watch is made of platinum (tested & hallmarked) and encrusted with Old European cut...
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1930s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century Gold Padlock Watch Bracelet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lock up precious time with this Van Cleef & Arpels mid-century padlock gold watch bracelet. With a chic modern style, this one-of-a-kind and collectible timepiece will make sure you...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond-set 18ct Yellow and White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Watch Bracelet
Located in London, GB
We have fallen well and truly in love with this sublime vintage Van Cleef & Arpels watch. This watch certainly exudes vintage glamour, and we date it to the 1960s. Crafted out of s...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vulcain Revolution Chronograph GMT 150th Anniversary Steel Ref 210129.192LF
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition, it has professional and it’s working well. The leather strap is not original. The total lenght of the bracelet (case+bracelet) is between 17-20...
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Early 2000s Romanian Watches

Materials

Steel

Van Cleef and Arpels Steel Gold Lady Pierre Arpels Collection Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels watch, Pierre Arpels model in steel and 18-carat yellow gold, gray dial with Roman indexes, quartz movement, steel and yellow gold bracelet with folding clasp, cir...
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1990s French Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Wristwatch, Lady Arpels Papillon, 18K Gold, Butterfly
Located in Berlin, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Wristwatch, Lady Arpels Papillon, 18K Gold, MOP (Mother of Pearl) Dial and Diamonds. Strap and 18K gold clasp also original VCA. Strap with signs of wear. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Vulcain Pocket Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Original Vulcain Pocket Watch, In Perfect Condition Additional Information: Serial Number 1900497 Total Weight: 64.9g Number of...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Gold 38mm Charms Watch 2572115 With Box & Papers
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charms 38mm Women's Watch in 18K Rose Gold With Green Leather Strap. Complete with box and papers. 18k Rose gold case. Silver face, roman numeral hour markers. Adjustable alligator green leather band...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Model Diamond Alligator Band White Gold Watch
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Cadenas Ladies Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 233x Diamonds, 1.18ctw range color DEF/Clarity IF to VVS The Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Watch co...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with gold color dial that has Roman numerals and black color hour/minute hands. A...
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Vulcain Ref 45325 Day Date 38mm Manual Wind Dress Watch 1970s Vintage JM24
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's gold-capped Vulcain day date manual wind dress watch, c.1970s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Vulcain signed gold dial, applied Arabic ...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold White Diamond Collection Estate Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This luxury timepiece from Van Cleef & Arpels is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. It's crafted from 18kt yellow gold and features a sleek design with an 18 kt. yellow gold bracel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 54mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This fantastic and elegant watch was sold by the legendary house of Van Cleef & Arpels. It is the ultimate in Ultra Thin and is entirely hand made. It has just been serviced by our finest watchmaker and we offer it with our 18 month warranty. Only Cartier offered watches of the quality along with Van Cleef. The watch is called a Half Hunter, as you can check the without opening the cover, or open it for a more accurate reading. This watch is offered with an 18Kt. Gold and Platinum Pocket Watch Chain...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 gold round case with coral color dial that has Roman numerals and gold tone hour/minute hands. A ...
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Solid Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamonds Ladies Watch. Made with all original parts and movement. Maintained in excellent condition. 18k solid gold Van Cleef and Arpels Ref. 18601 ladies' watch. Smooth bezel with factory diamond numeral hour markers and a white hinted mother-of-pearl dial. Gold sword-shaped hands and a push-pull crown. Swiss make with a gold polished bracelet. 24mm dial and quartz movement. Gold buckle with deployment release closure. Heavy, over 62 grams with a good weight on the wrist. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Ladies Watch...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Talisman 18k Rose Gold MOP Dial Ladies Watch H45534
Located in New York, NY
Preowned Like New. No original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Charms Carnelian Dial 38mm Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
The epitome of luxury with this stunning VCA charm watch, a true marvel of craftsmanship and elegance. Meticulously crafted from 18 karat gold, this timepiece exudes a timeless allure that captivates at every glance. Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Red Carnelian Dial 38mm 18K Rose Gold Ladies Watch. Case Shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

$8950 / Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection 31 mm Wristwatch / 18K Gold & SS
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
- Top quality Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels watch - Offered in top quality used status, was used as floor model and looks like new, comes with our store tags and ant-tampering tags ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 30mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Watch VCARF52800
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. No box and papers. Case size: 30x30 mm, Diamond: 44 stones, 0.75 carat. MSRP $ 17,400 Brand and Model Information: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Model: Van Cleef & Arpels Alham...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Facade Quartz Dress Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Wrist Watch Façade collection Watch weighs 29g (including crocodile strap) Case measures appx 30mm x 19mm (21.5mm with crown)...
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2010s Retro Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold

7.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.32 Carat Diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
This Van Cleef & Arpels high jewelry Cosmos wristwatch is like having a flower filled, secret garden on your wrist! The legendary history of fine jewelry and watch maison Van Clee...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Lady Arpels Féerie Rouge Watch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18K White Gold Diamond: 182 stones, 3.06 carats A truly protective muse, the fairy watches over the passage of time. With her magic wand, she draws the h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Papillon Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Papillon Watch Ref. 1032104 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold with smooth bezel (36 mm). Mother of pearl dial with Mother of pearl butterfly with diamonds. Van...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels la Collection Moonphase 35001 35MM Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal Type: Stainless Steel 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 35.00mm Width: 20.0mm Length: 8.50 inches Weight: 38.70 grams is equipped with a jewelry clasp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Charms 18K Rose Gold Diamond Watch VCARM95000
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Charms 18K Rose Gold Diamond Watch VCARM95000 - Quartz. 18K Rose gold case ( 32 mm ) with two rows of diamonds; small Alhambra charm with diamonds on the side. Gui...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels x Piaget Lapis Lazuli La Collection 9064 Ultra Thin P9 Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Founded in 1906 Wear Van Cleef & Arpels watches it's integrate the club of famous clients : Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich and Wallis Simpson, Du...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PIAGET 18k Yellow Gold Watch Circa 1970s Men's Size
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Piaget 18k Hammered Yellow Gold Watch Men's Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ...
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1970s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef and Arpels 18k yellow gold wristwatch. Signed and numbered. Bracelet size: From 14.9 centimeters to 18.00 centimeters. Total bra...
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Late 20th Century European Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Classique Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Classique Diamond Ladies Watch - Automatic. 18K yellow gold with three row pave set diamond bezel ( 36 mm). White dial with stick hour markers and Roma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Charms" large Diamond and Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Van Cleef & Arples "Charms" Collection Wrist Watch, 32 M.M 18k Rose Gold 2 Piece water resistant case, 3 Row Diamonds Bezel totaling 2 Carats with dangling Diamond set Alh...
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2010s French Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm and Blue Alligator Watch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm and Blue Alligator Watch. The epitome of luxury with this stunning VCA charm watch, a true marvel of craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Serti 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch with diamonds. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1990's Metal: 18k yellow gold Dial: Mother of pearl Movement: Quartz Pave Diamo...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Watch Pendant Features 12 cabochon Rubies and diamonds surrounding the clock. Dimensions: approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inches
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1970s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Travel Clock by Van Cleef and Arpels. This 18k yellow gold travel clock with a sapphire button. The clock measures to be 1 1/2inches X 1 3/4 inches ...
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1960s American Artist Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Pre-Owned Van Cleef & Arpels Automatic Roma Black Dial 18k Solid Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Solid Gold 37MM Black Dial Unisex Watch. Model 132054 with automatic self-winding movement. Roma series with a Calibre 2892-A2 and 42-hour power rese...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Movado Turquoise Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid Century Movado watch with a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, adorned with approx. 1.20cts in diamonds and turquoise. Case - 15mm in diameter excl crown. Bracelet is 6.75" lon...
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20th Century American Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Van Cleef & Arels 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Case Size: 28.5mm (Width) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .0 grams Watch Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Movement Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Hallmarks: F...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Charms Watch, 32 mm
Located in London, GB
Born from the love story between Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, French brand Van Cleef & Arpels showcases its adoration for jewellery and watchmaking since 1906. Bringing toget...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat gold ladies wristwatch with a quartz movement, square enamel dial with Roman numerals at 12,3,6 and 9. Bordered by a slanted bezel pave set with 2 rows of round brilliant cut diamond and an upside down bezel set diamond in the crown. Each lug is set with a brilliant cut diamond, connected to a polished 18 karat gold flexible bracelet with a deployment hidden buckle. Dial and inside case signed Van Cleef & Arpels, inside case further signed " la collection", 18K 750 and Swiss hallmark. Outside back of case stamped 18K Swiss...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch Quartz 13107
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an all original and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels quartz ladies wrist watch, the case and band is solid 18k yellow gold with white dial and black Roman numeral hour markers an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Quartz movement, designed with a cream lacquer dial within a 3-row diamond set bezel in a pink gold case, accented by a rotating diamond set 'Alhambra' motif charm to a satin strap and diamond set pin...
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20th Century Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Open Link Watch
Located in New York, NY
Very special item designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, this is a ropetwist gold and diamond open link bracelet watch. Designed with graduating twist rope segments whith the center section...
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20th Century French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Gold Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels gold travel clock, circa 1940s 18 karat yellow gold; marked Van Cleef & Arpels Dimensions: length 3.3 cm, width 1.9 cm, depth 0....
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vulcain 18kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
Vulcain 58mm 18Kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880 Case: The Swiss hallmarked highley hand engraved case wit...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Cadenas Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch from the iconic Cadenas collection. This watch is very well made and features beautiful craftsmanship in the strap, which is made o...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Lady's Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch featuring approximately 5 carats of diamonds. The dial is made out of round cut diamonds. The case's width is 2 cm. The links on th...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold (22 mm x 33 mm) with red cabochin rubies on bezel. Whit...
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20th Century French Modern Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Denim Watch in Stainless Steel with 3 Extra Bands and Pouch
Located in Wailea, HI
Van Cleef and Arpels Denim Watch in Stainless Steel with 3 Extra Bands and Pouch From The Owners Private Collection A Watch with Denim Bands and Pouch. Movement by Ebel Circa 1960's...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ludo Swann Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 254 round brilliant cut diamond VVS1 clarity, E color. This watch comes with service papers from Van Cleef & Ar...
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1990s French Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow and White Gold Handmade Bracelet Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef and Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: Covered Dial / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold / Yellow and White Gold Bracelet DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Widt...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Stone Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Stone Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Onyx CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

18k Vulcain Alarm Watch, Circa 1950's
Located in Wailea, HI
18k Vulcain Alarm Watch Circa 1950's From The Inventors of The Alarm Complication for Wristwatches. While Your Friends and Enemies Wake to an Annoying Bleep or Bloop You Wake to the "Golden Voice" of Vulcain The Vulcain watch...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpel, France STYLE / REFERENCE: Square / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 28mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / French Ebauch with Capped Escape Wheel DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Arabic Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique and rare watch is all French, including the beautifully finished gilt plate movement done in the Breguet Style. The case is entirely hand constructed with French Eagle Hallmarks. The dial is nicely patinated and still has its original luminous paste. The blued steel hands are also set with luminous paste and are original as well. Surprisingly, this watch still has its original solid gold crown...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Lapel Watch Pin
Located in New York, NY
A chic Art Deco lapel watch pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa 1920s.
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Diamond White Gold Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas wristwatch is crafted in 18k white gold, pave-set with 1858 full-cut brilliant round D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 10.50 cara...
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2010s French Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Papillon" Mother of Pearl and Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Papillon" Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Wristwatch. The round dial of the watch made of white mother of pearl, accented with yellow gold butterfly with diamond encr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Backwind Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage , circa Mid Century 18k gold lady's watch by Van Cleef & Arpels, with backwind manual movement. Bracelet is 6.5" long, case - 9mm x 20.5mm. Marked on the case back - made in ...
Category

20th Century French Watches

Materials

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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