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Watches For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1920s
Rolex Datejust II Wimbledon Dial 116333 41mm 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116333
Year: 2009-2016
Model: Rolex Datejust II
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Gold Steel Jubilee Silver Dial Ladies Watch 179173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Box and papers.
💎 Rolex Datejust 179173 Women’s Wristwatch (26mm)
đź“Ś General Overview
Brand: Rolex
Model Name: Datejust
Model Number: 179173
Type: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier WE902026 Unisex Watch in 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier WE902026 Unisex Watch in 18K Rose Gold
SKU: 140656
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Ballon Bleu de Cartier
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Moveme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Panthère Ruban W61001T9 Pink Mother of Pearl Watch Box Papers Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Panthère Ruban W61001T9 is a refined timepiece that exemplifies Cartier's commitment to blending classic design with luxurious craftsmanship. Crafted from polished stainl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Cream jubilee dial with Roman numerals. Brown Rolex strap band with 18k yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Santos WSSA0018 Large Size Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos 4072 is a sophisticated men's watch that features a 40mm stainless steel case, giving it a robust yet stylish appearance. The stainl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial White Gold
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Daytona
REFERENCE: 116509
SIZE: 40mm
CASE: 18k White Gold
DIAL: Black
BEZEL: 18k White Gold
BAND: 18k White Gold
MOVEMENT: Automatic
WRIST SIZE: Apx 7.5
Blemishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2024 Breitling Chronomat B01 PB0136 44mm Ice Blue Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PB0136
Year: 2024
Model: Breitling Chronomat B01 44mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Black Rubber
Bezel: Black Ceramic
Dial: Ice Blue
...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Movado Museum Ladies Wristwatch 84.A1.1846 - Stainless Steel Quartz
By Movado
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Movado
Model: Museum
Model Number: 84.A1.1846
Movement: Quartz
Number of Jewels: 3
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Black
Metal Content: Stainless Steel
Fastening Type: Fol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Gold Deployment Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless luxury with this Cartier Tank Louis in 18k solid gold, featuring a classic rectangular case, iconic Roman numeral dial, and blued steel hands. The watch is enhanced with a signature blue sapphire cabochon crown and paired with a “Made in France” black leather strap and an 18k gold deployment buckle for secure elegance. Powered by precision movement, this masterpiece blends Cartier’s renowned craftsmanship and sophistication, making it a perfect collector’s piece or daily statement of style. A rare gem for discerning buyers!
Elegant Cartier vintage Tank watch...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Midsize 3003 W69004Z2 18K Rose Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Midsize 3003 W69004Z2 18K Rose Gold Watch is an exquisite blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a 36mm case, this timepiece is perfectly sized f...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel with black insert (40mm diameter). Silver Serti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Tank Américaine 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch SM WB7073MP
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
A stunning ladies' Tank Americaine wristwatch crafted in white gold by Cartier. Featuring a White dial with Roman numerals, and blued-steel sword-shaped hands. The dial is a fixed wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 126331 Wimbledon Dial 18K Rose Gold Stainless Box Papers 2023
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126331
Year: 2023
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: G...
Category
2010s Watches
Franck Muller Master Banker 18K Gold Blue Dial Men’s Automatic Watch 5850 MB
Located in Manhasset, NY
Franck Muller Master Banker 18k Rose Gold/ Gold Blue Dial Men’s Automatic Watch 5850 MB
Wrist Size: 6.5-7 inches
Weight: 166 grams
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Case Material:18k Rose go...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Reverso Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Reference 250.2.86 Wrist Watch, 39 x 23 M.M. 18k Rose Gold case, Quartz movement, Black dial with raised Gold markers, newer Hirsch Black Crocodil...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 9240 Pre-Owned Elegant 18K Gold Timepiece
Located in Barcelona, CT
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 9240 Pre-Owned Ref: D363649
Elegant and timeless, this Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 9240 is a pre-owned unisex timepiece in excellent condition. Fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Rose Gold Rhodium Grey Index 42mm Dial 326935 Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bold, innovative, and unmistakably luxurious, the Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref. 326935 is the ultimate travel companion for the modern jet-setter. Crafted from Rolex’s proprietary 18K Evero...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Rhodium
IWC Pilot Mark XV Stainless Steel Date Automatic Men's Watch Ref. IW325302
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
The IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XV is a distinguished timepiece that continues the legacy of IWC's renowned pilot watches. The Mark XV features a 38mm stainless steel case, offering a bal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase 3575.20.00 42mm Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3575.20.00
Model: Omega Speedmaster Moonphase
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: White Dial
...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Wristwatch Ref 116688. 18ct Yellow Gold, 44mm Case, YEar 2016
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare, discontinued and very desirable Rolex Yachtmaster II reference 116688 features a 44mm 18k yellow gold case with 18k yellow gold bracelet, white dial and blue ceramic dial. ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Soldered on Bracelet
This Patek Philippe Vintage Watch is in excellent co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Atlas White Gold and Diamond Mid size Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Tiffany & Company Atlas collection Wrist Watch, model T0172, 18k White Gold 30 M.M 3 piece water resistant case also measuring 7 M.M thick, Diamond set Crown and Diamond P...
Category
2010s American Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Breitling Transocean Chronograph AB0510 46MM Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
By Breitling
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: BreitlingÂ
Gender: Men
Metal Type: Stainless SteelÂ
Weight: 190.00 grams
Men's stainless steel BREITLING Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested and determined to be stainl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont Large 18K Rose Gold Gray Dial Mens Watch W2006951
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Case size 44.5mm x 34.9mm Signs of wear on the inner side of the leather strap. No original box and papers. Comes with chronostore box.
General Information:
Brand: Cartie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 18K Rose Gold Ladies Midsize Watch WE9005Z3 3003
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu 18K Rose Gold Ladies Midsize Watch WE9005Z3 3003 - Automatic winding. 18k rose gold case with 2-row factory diamond bezel (36mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men Watch 5035J
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. No original box and papers, Comes with a Chronostore ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
2024 Rolex Datejust 126233 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126233
Year: 2024
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: C...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31MM White Gold Steel Blue Dial Ladies Watch 177200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Box and papers.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch (Model: 177200)
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model: 177200
Model Number: 177200
Type: Wristwatch
De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Ref 3003 18K Rose Gold 36mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3003
Model: Cartier Ballon Bleu
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: 18K Rose Gold
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Silver Dial
Face: Sapphire Cr...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Datejust 31 Sundust Pink Diamond Dial Two Tone Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, England
Rolex Datejust 31 Sundust Pink Diamond Dial Two Tone Rose Gold Fluted Bezel Jubilee watch.
10 Diamonds Set on Dial, Solid 18k Everose Gold Fluted Bezel. With original box authentici...
Category
2010s European Contemporary Watches
Cartier Santos Lady steel and gold Ref: 0902
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant Cartier Santos Lady in the classic 24mm size, crafted from steel and gold. This timepiece dates back to 1987 and bears the reference 0902. A special highlight is the rare Gho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
9ct Yellow Gold Mens Watch with Leather Strap
Located in London, GB
A classic 9ct yellow gold men's watch, paired with a sleek leather strap.
The warm gold case complements the luxurious leather, creating a refined and timeless accessory.
Perfect f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. No original box and papers. Comes with chronostore bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breguet Marine Chronograph 42mm 18K Rose Gold Box Set 5827BR/Z2/5ZU
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Marine 2 Chronograph 5827BR/Z2/5ZU, featuring a luxurious 42mm 18k rose gold case and a distinctive black rhodium guilloché dial. The dial is elegantly accented with applied ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 116234 36mm Black Jubilee Diamond Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116234
Year: 2010
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Origi...
Category
2010s Watches
Cartier Cougar 18K Yellow Gold – Ref. 887904
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Cougar 18K Yellow Gold – Ref. 887904
Elegant Cartier Cougar in 18K yellow gold, featuring a precise quartz movement. Reference 887904. A timeless and sophisticated design th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Super Avenger 48MM V13375 Blue Night Mission Titanium Watch
By Breitling
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: BreitlingÂ
Gender: Men's
Metal Type: Titanium
Diameter: 48.00 mm
Weight: 158.16 grams
Men's Titanium BREITLING Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and determined to be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Titanium
Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170G-001 manual-wind -39.5mm Circa 2017 Full Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170G-001 manual-wind watch,The watch measures 39.5mm in diameter and is made in 18 karat White gold case with see through back, The dial is Opaline Silve...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Rhodium Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334
Serial: 4M990***
Year: 2021
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Rho...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 44mm Ref 11660 Watch With Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660, featuring a bold 44mm stainless steel case and an ultra-thick 17.7mm profile, engineered for extreme underwater performance. Complete with the ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 116234 Factory Jubilee Diamond Dial Stainless Steel 18K Gold 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116234
Serial: M081***
Year: 2007
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Woman's Datejust Pearlmaster Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Rolex Pearlmaster that is as stylish as it is beautiful! Style 80318, the mother-of-pearl dial, 12 diamond bezel, Pearlmaster bracelet with aftermarket diamonds, synthetic sapphire...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Chronomat A13048 Stainless Steel UTC Bracelet 39mm
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A13048
Model: Breitling Chronomat
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel with Rare UTC Module
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black Di...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. excellent condition. Roulette Date Wheel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy.
General Information:
Brand...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Pasha C Ref 1035 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold 35mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1035
Model: Cartier Pasha C
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: White Dial
Face: Sapphire Cry...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Rolex Datejust Midsize Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Steel Watch 178384
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Datejust 178384 Mother of Peal has a fixed bezel covered with glittering diamonds. The Rolex watch has a white Mother of Pearl dial which tells time brilliantly-cut diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Chopard Happy Sport Floating Diamond & Diamond Bezel Purple Leather Strap Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Sport watch in 18K white gold featuring seven floating bezel-set diamonds on a white dial and a brilliant diamond-set bezel. Powered by a quartz movement and finished w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos Galbée 29mm Ref. 2319
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Santos Galbée 29mm Ref. 2319 is a timeless and elegant wristwatch, crafted from stainless steel and 18k gold. Featuring an automatic movement, this classic timepiece embo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
2022 Rolex 126334 Datejust 41 Black Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334
Serial: 78K04***
Year: 2022
Model: Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel
Dial: Original Fac...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat UB0134 42 Anthracite Dial Stainless 18K Rose Gold Box Papers
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: UB0134
Model: Breitling Chronomat
Year: 2021
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Gray ...
Category
2010s Watches
Cartier La Dona 195g 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Large Size Watch WE60019G B&P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier La Dona Large Lady Watch (reference WE60019G) in 18K white gold with a factory diamond bezel is an exceptional example of Cartier’s signature luxury and innovative design...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 36mm 18K Rose Gold Mens Hand Wind Watch 5119R-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The band has visible signs of wear. The watch band is cracked from the inside parts due to its usage. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water res...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Spiga 18k Rose Gold Diamond 35mm Quartz Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Bvlgari
Collection: Spiga
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: 18k Rose Gold, White Ceramic
Bracelet Material: 18k Rose Gold, White Ceramic, Diamonds
Dial Color: White
Bezel: Diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Tank LC Watch, Pre-Owned, Men's or Unisex, circa 2018-2023
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Louis Cartier watch; Ref. 3816. This is a classic men's Rose Gold watch. The watch is fitted with a 17-jewel manual wind Cartier mechanical movement. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha de Cartier 1050 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha de Cartier 1050 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 134145
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Pasha de Cartier
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Quart...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch 6916
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Lady-Datejust Oyster Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 6916. Automatic self-winding movement. 18K yellow gold oyster case 26.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Home Paris Chiffre Rouge Watch
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Home Paris Chiffre Rouge 38mm Fully Serviced and in Full Working Condition with Diamonds set bezel 0.20ct F colour/ VS Purity.
Additional Information:
Total Weight: ...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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