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Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date with custom diamond bezel and custom black diamond dial in 18k on black alligator strap with plaque tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Promesse 18k white gold wristwatch Ref 67461bczza023lz01
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Promesse in 18k white gold with blue dial and diamond case. Black alligator strap. Quartz. 32 mm length by 18 mm width case size. Ref 67461bczza023lz01 Fine Pre-owned...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Duo 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 256.1.75
Located in Surfside, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Duo in 18k with diamond bezel on leather strap with 18k yellow gold JLC deployant buckle. One face has Mother of Pearl dial and the other has a classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 290.1.60
Located in Surfside, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Gran Sport Reverso in 18k yellow gold on an 18k bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 43 mm length by 26 mm width case...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Neptune stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4880-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Neptune ladies 27mm with salmon Roman numeral & dot dial in stainless steel. Quartz w/ date. 27 mm case size. Ref 4880-1. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Neptune 4880-1 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 27 x 27 mm case with a Round caseback and Salmon Roman and Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Neptune watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10251
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport in stainless steel on a black alligator strap with a deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 47 mm case size. Unused wIth box & papers. Ref GC1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Panerai Luminor stainless steel Manual Wristwatch PAM000
Located in Surfside, FL
Panerai Luminor Base Logo in stainless steel on a black alligator strap with deployant buckle. Manual wind movement. 44 mm case size. With box and booklets. Circa 2004. Ref PAM000. F...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Glycine Cocktail Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Glycine bracelet watch timepiece from the 1930s, crafted in 14Kt white gold, epitomizes timeless elegance. Featuring a manual wind movement, it boasts a silver dial exudi...
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1930s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Roadster stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref W62032X6
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Roadster GMT in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and dual time. 40 mm case size. Ref W62032X6. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Spo...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci 101M Men's Watch Day Date White Face
Located in New York, NY
Gucci 101M Date Watch with box and booklet papers. This 101M timepiece by Gucci has a bold appearance on the wrist. The white dial and G shaped bezel add to its appearance. It feat...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

MontBlanc Meisterstuck 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 7008
Located in Surfside, FL
MontBlanc Meisterstuck watch in 18k on leather strap. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 31 mm case size. Ref 7008. Fine Pre-owned MontBlan...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean in stainless steel. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 46 mm case size. Comes with original box. Ref 232.30.49.51.01.003. Fine Pre-owned Omega Wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Breguet Regulator 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1747
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Regulator Limited Edition in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with a Breguet 18k yellow gold tang buckle. Automatic movement with date. 36 mm case size. Ref 1747. F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Portuguese stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref IW544501
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Vintage Collection Portuguese Hand-Wound stainless steel watch on Original IWC matte black alligator strap with original IWC steel tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k gold & stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4700/62
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with diamond bezel. Complete with recent factory service documents and service box. Quartz with date. 28 mm case size. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 124300 Steel Green Dial Watch, 41 mm NEW
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Ref: 124300 Size: 41mm Metal: Stainless Steel Dial: Green Bezel: Smooth Includes: Rolex Box Rolex Certificate ...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Audemars Piguet Quantième 25668 BA 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Audemars Piguet Quantième Perpétuel Automatique Skeleton in 18k yellow gold on a brand new, uncut, burgundy alligator strap with AP 18k deployant buckle. Automatic movement with...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michele 1990s Black Rubber Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Michele 1990s Black Rubber Watch, a classic vintage timepiece that blends functionality with style. This watch features a white chronograph dial, offering a clean and easy-to-read layout with multiple sub-dials for additional timekeeping features. The silver tone case provides a sleek and durable frame, adding a touch of refinement to the overall design. The black rubber band is not only adjustable but also adds a sporty and versatile feel to the watch, making it suitable for both casual and formal occasions. The band ensures a comfortable fit, while the adjustable feature allows for easy customization to suit your wrist size. This vintage Michele watch...
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1990s Watches

Rolex Submariner 18k yellow gold stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16803
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel. Automatic with date and sweep seconds. 40 mm case size. ** Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 16803. Circa 1985. Fine Pre-ow...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel

Piaget Classic 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 1018 AG
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Ladies Classique cocktail watch in 18k white gold with diamond bezel and 6 inch 18k white gold bracelet. Manual. 10 mm case size. Ref 1018 AG. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Miss Protocol 18 Karat White Gold Quartz Watch Diamond Dial
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18-karat white gold Piaget Miss Protocol Ladies Watch. Watch reference # 5322. The watch has a quartz movement, silver color dial with diamond markers at 3,6 & 9. The watch has a rec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day Date in 18k with custom diamond dial and bezel on a black alligator strap with plaque tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and spanish day. 36 mm case size. ** Bank wir...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5024j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 38 mm length (lug to lug) by 30 mm width case size. Ref 5024j. Comes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet Tradition 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7027BA/11/9V6
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Tradition in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k yellow gold Breguet tang buckle. Manual skeletonized movement. 38 mm case size. Ref 7027BA/11/9V6. Fine Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5100B 1110 B52A
Located in Surfside, FL
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in stainless steel on a canvas strap with a Blancpain stainless steel tang buckle. Auto movement under glass w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4429/1J
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Classic ladies watch with Onyx dial in 18k yellow gold. Manual wind 16-250 Caliber 18-jewel movement. 23 mm case size. Ref 4429/1J. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-owned Patek P...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4864j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Travel Time in 18k yellow gold a brown crocodile strap with 18k PP tang buckle. Manual wind 18 jewel movement with dual time zone, 24 hour indicator and sub-seconds. 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6285
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual in 18k rose gold with Honeycomb dial on a European leather strap with tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6285. Circa 1954. Fine P...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Alain Silberstein Krono 2 stainless steel automatic wristwatch Ref1994/1405
Located in Surfside, FL
Alain Silberstein Krono 2 in Black PVD stainless steel on a green leather strap. Limited Edition of 999 pieces. Automatic movement under glass w/ date, day, month, chronograph and mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, PVD-Coated

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 179384
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in stainless steel with factory original 18k white gold diamond bezel and grey gold crystal diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 26 mm case size. Circa 2010s....
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold

IWC Portuguese 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref iw390209
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph in 18k rose gold on leather strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 45 mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breitling Aerospace titanium Quartz Wristwatch Ref e79362
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Breitling Aerospace Reno Air Races in titanium. Limited to 75 pieces. Quartz with analog and digital displays. 42 mm case size. Ref e79362. Recently factory serviced ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

Patek Philippe Neptune 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4880-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Neptune 27mm in 18k and stainless steel with original white diamond dial. Quartz w/ date. 27 mm case size. Ref 4880-1. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Neptune 4880-1 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a 18k & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 27 x 27 mm case with a Round caseback and White Diamond dial. Circa: 1990s . 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 Neptune watch...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel

Hublot Super B Chronograph stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1920.1
Located in Surfside, FL
Hublot Super B Chronograph in stainless steel with silver and black panda dial. Auto w/ chronograph and sub-seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref 1920.1. Will fit a 7.75 inch wrist size with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Silver Oyster Bracelet with Blue Dial Red Hand
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Silver Oyster Bracelet with Blue Dial Red Hand This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Ernst Benz ChronoJewel stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC30242
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz ChronoJewel in stainless steel on a white alligator strap with a stainless steel tang buckle. White mother of pearl diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 36 mm cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5109G
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k white gold on black original Patek Philippe alligator strap & 18k white gold original Patek Philippe tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 30 mm case size....
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Pearlmaster 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 69318
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust in 18k with original 12 diamond bezel and original diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 29 mm case size....
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1990s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Franck Muller Master Calendar 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 9880 mc mb
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Master of Complications in 18k white gold on black alligator band with 18k original tang buckle. Auto w/ retrograde date, day, month, sub-seconds and dual time. 60 mm length (lug to lug) by 43 mm width case size. Ref 9880 mc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10213B
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport in stainless steel. Automatic movement under glass w/ date and day. 47 mm case size. Unused with box and papers. Ref GC10213B. Fine Unused Ernst Benz Watch. ...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Aerospace Evo Night mission SuperQuartz Quartz Wristwatch Ref V79363
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Aeropace Evo Night mission SuperQuartz in DLC coated titanium. Quartz. 44 mm case size. Ref V79363. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Dress ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Cellini platinum Manual Wristwatch Ref 5240
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Cellini in platinum with mother of pearl dial on a black crocodile strap with a Rolex platinum tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 35 mm case size. With box & papers. Ref 5240. ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Platinum

Unused Breitling Chronomat stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref W1331012
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Chronomat 38 in stainless steel with white Mother of Pearl dial. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 36 mm case size. Unused with box and papers. Ref W1331012. Fine U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

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

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold with custom diamond dial, bezel and custom President style diamond bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. **Bank wire only ...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Cougar 18k & stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1551
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Cougar in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 30 mm case size. With damaged box. Ref 1551. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k rose gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5111R
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k rose gold on Original Patek Philippe leather strap & PP 18k rose gold tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 30 mm case size. With papers dated 2006. Ref 51...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 3900
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 mm case size. Ref 3900. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Sport Patek P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

IWC Portuguese stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW390404
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese in stainless steel on a black IWC rubber strap. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and date. 42 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref IW390404. Circa 2006. ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel Mademoiselle 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref h0007
Located in Surfside, FL
Chanel Madmoiselle in 18k yellow gold with 5 strands of pearls and 18k bracelet. Quartz. 22.4 mm case size. Will fit up to a 6.5" wrist. Ref h0007. Fine Pre-owned Chanel Watch. Cer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet Marine stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8827
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Marine in stainless steel with mother of pearl dial on a white rubber strap and original Breguet steel deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 35 mm case ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Submariner 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16808
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. Ref 16808. **Bank Wire Only At This Price** Circa 1982. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified ...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Richard Mille 18k white gold & titanium Automatic Wristwatch Ref RM30
Located in Surfside, FL
Richard Mille RM30 with skeleton dial in 18k white gold & titanium with factory original full pave diamond case on a rubber strap with titanium deployant buckle. Automatic movement u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium

Roger Dubuis Golden Square 18k rose gold Manual Wristwatch Ref G34 98 5-SD
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Dubuis Golden Square in 18k rose gold with diamond bezel, black arabic numeral dial, black crocodile strap, and original 18k rose gold Roger Dubuis tang buckle with diamonds. M...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport Stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC30232
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport Traditional with mother of pearl dial on a green crocodile strap with an Ernst Benz tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ date. 36 mm case size. With ...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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