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Patek Philippe Calatrava Thin 18kt Rose Gold Automatic Ladies Watch 7200R-001
Located in New York, NY
PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA 18K ROSE GOLD ULTRA-THIN 7200R-00 With its pure lines, the calatrava is recognized as the very essence of the round wristwatch and one of the finest symbols ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

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Rose Gold

1978 ROLEX MEN'S DATEJUST 16013 Two Tone Quick Set Wristwatch Box All Factory
Located in Santa Monica, CA
8 inch 23 links two tone 14K Gold & Steel bracelet Factory Blue Dial 14K gold Bezel Working condition Manufacturing date of 1978
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel 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

Hamilton Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and 4.00CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Hamilton 1950's 14kt Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. This exquisite timepiece features a marquise-shaped case and matching brace...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rare Cartier Tank watch with jewelled bracelet
Located in London, GB
This rare Cartier Tank watch has an 18k gold bracelet adorned with round cut diamonds and invisible setting sapphires. The length of the bracelet is 17cm. It is a stunning piece.
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1980s European Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1973 Vintage Gent's Rolex Date Just 1601 Gray Silver Dial All Factory Original
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1973 Vintage Gent's Rolex Date Just Original factory bracelet tightened at %90 Model 1601 Bracelet 7.5 inch including the case, two tone, gold and steel marked 6252H14, tightened to...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 31mm 18K White Gold Gray Dial Unisex Watch 7119G-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Rare Grey Dial. Comes With Patek Travel Pouch and papers.
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A vintage find and in its original condition, enjoy this circa 1940's Pan American Wrist Watch with Veri Thin movement developed and manufactured by Gruen Watch Co. An American base...
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1940s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18K Yellow Gold Chopard La Strada with Rare Mother of Pearl Dial
Located in Stuart, FL
Chopard La Strada with rare mother of pearl dial. Ref. 41/6804 Watch is 18k yellow gold, production 2010, quartz movement, sapphire crystal, case diameter is 23mm x 34mm, roman nume...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Rose Gold Oversized Tonneau with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Print dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 53mm X Width 33mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ). Flat Ivory dial with Roman numerals; date at 3 o'clock. Blue Strap with Cartie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Antique Art Deco J. E. Caldwell Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Evening Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco J. E. Caldwell Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Evening Watch. This gorgeous J.E. Caldwell watch is crafted in platinum. This gorge...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Finished Orange 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 42mm x...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch. Adorned with a white dial, two-tone bracelet, and circa 1950's. Model # 6305 & serial # 940770, this...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials. Crafted with meticulous a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
Located in Raleigh, NC
What an incredible offering. How about an English Waltham Trench Watch with a rare shadow box military dial from the famous Dennison watch case manufact...
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Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Bulova Watch, Set-o-matic, Blue Dial Stainless Steel
Located in Vannes, FR
Bulova Watch, Set-o-Matic, Blue Dial This vintage self-winding wristwatch is a true watchmaking jewel, distinguished by its revolutionary "Dual-Day" functionality. Thanks to its Bul...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 32mm 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 6751
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Vintage watch. Some scratches on the crystal. Aftermarket band and buckle.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex 1970s Day-Date Yellow Gold, Ref. 1807
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rolex 1970s Day-Date wristwatch (ref. 1807), featuring a self-winding automatic movement; champagne-colored dial with applied gold hour markers; day-of-the-week aperture at 12 o'clock; date aperture at 3 o'clock; center seconds hand; and 36mm, 18k yellow gold case with a 'bark'-finish bezel on the President 18k yellow gold bracelet with central 'bark'-finish links. Circa 1973-1974. Accompanied by more modern Rolex watch...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lip Gold Plated Vintage New circa 1974 Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
LIP New vintage watch from stock, circa 1974. Gold plated, brown bracelet. Brown dial. Indexes and gold needles. Date 3H. Mechanical movement. Warran...
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1970s French Vintage Watches

Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gruen 1950's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a timeless blend of elegance and sophistication. Encased in a 14x14mm 14KT White Gold Square Case, this exquisite timepiece exudes...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Square Jaeger Le Coultre ref. 1900
Located in Sežana, SI
A beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre classic wristwatch crafted in 18kt gold. This wristwatch is in good conditions and works properly. Completely original with the JLC logo on the dial an...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cober “Nº2” with 60 brilliant cut Diamonds Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Wristwatch
Located in OSS, NH
Nº2 with 60 brilliant cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Wristwatch Cober Jewellery This is a Cober Nº2 - A Limited-Edition Watch. Introducing the Cober Nº2 - a limited-edition watch designe...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Rotonde Calendar 40mm 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Hand-wind Watch W1556252
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned exellent condition. It comes with the original box but no papers. Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model: Cartier Rotonde Model Number: W1556252 Country/Reg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 387 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 426 DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Original Dial with Gilt Arabic Numeral Markers / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by legendary house of Gruen. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing. Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were popular...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1970's MOVEMENT / C...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 9 carat yellow gold watch chain; part of our diverse antique necklace and pendant collection This...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum US Twenty Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Corum 18k yellow gold US Twenty dollar 1904 coin watch. Inside of this timepiece holds a fully serviced and warrantied 18-jewel manual wind movement that keeps precise and accur...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling A32390 Avenger II GMT Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A32390 Year: 2017 Model: Avenger II GMT Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire Crystal Ca...
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2010s Watches

Giorgio Milano Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch GM849SLSL
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Milano Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch GM849SLSL. The timepiece comes with original box & papers. Brand Giorgio Milano Model Number GM849SLSL Service Record Ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Watches

Rolex Cellini. A Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch C1990
Located in London, GB
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1990. Dial: The original champagne dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track and signed Rolex Genèv...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Mens Datejust Stainless Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Mens Datejust 41mm Stainless Steel Ice Blue Roman Diamond Dial Jubilee Custom Fully Iced Out Watch 126300 This watch is in like new conditi...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Mathey Tissot Bracelet Watch 14K Yellow Gold Integrated Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the distinguished Mathey Tissot 1960's 14kt Gold Nugget Bracelet Watch, a symbol of timeless sophistication and elegance. This exquisite timepi...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex 336933 Sky Dweller White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 336933 Serial: 108K1*** Year: 2023 Model: Sky Dweller Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial:...
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2010s Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel 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

Cartier Tank Anglaise XL W5310006
Located in London, GB
In excellent condition, a Tank Anglaise XL in stainless steel and rose gold by Cartier. The silver dial concealed with sapphire crystal features Roman numerals, sword-shaped hands in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Chopard Women's Wrist Watch BaignoireModel in 18 Karat Gold Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
CHOPARD Lady's Watch Baignoire Model in 18-Carat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Original leather bracelet signed Chopard Genève and original gold-plated clasp The 18-carat yellow gold beze...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Rivoli 24mm 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 881092
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Beautiful unique ladies watch. Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model: Cartier Rivoli Model Number: 881092 Country/Region of Manufactu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1990's Iconic Gucci 5400L Wristwatch. Heavy Gold Plated. Up to 150mm Wrist.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our neo vintage and rare configuration Gucci 5400L features a 26mm heavy gold plated case and black dial with desirable heavy gold plated bracelet. The condition of this 5400L is out...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Pre-Owned BVLGARI BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ladies Watch BB23SG
Located in New York, NY
Classic pre-owned Bvlgari Bvlgari quartz ladies watch with model BB23SGD finely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Bvlgari watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

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

North Star Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds and Opals
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the North Star 1960's Opal and Diamond Cocktail Watch, a radiant fusion of elegance and sophistication. Crafted with exquisite detail, this captivating timepiece features...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. I was selected because of my attention to detail and originality. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. This would of been a perfect watch style for the film. Gruen "Quadron Model 63" Men's Art Deco design wristwatch in 14K yellow gold fill, circa 1930. This Quadron model has a large stepped case with a recessed crown. It was priced at $52.50 in 1930. It is in excellent condition showing only a few tiny specks of brassing to the bezel corners and a little to the tips of the lugs. The case back is excellent and unengaged, it does have a tiny flea bite. Dial is very good. Case measures 38mm long and 24mm wide. The watch is powered by its correct 15-jewel Gruen grade 157 Quadron manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong. In years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

TAG Heuer Carrera Heritage Black Dial Steel Automatic Mens Watch CAS2110.BA0730
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No original box and papers. Basic Information: Brand: TAG Heuer Model: TAG Heuer Carrera Model Number: CAS2110.BA0730 Type: Wristwatch Style: Casual Vintage: No Customize...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not orig...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Cougar 187906 wrist watch with leather
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the majestic Cartier wristwatch, a timeless masterpiece with a quartz movement that exudes elegance and sophistication. This beautiful timepiece from Cartier is the epito...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 116233 Datejust Arabic Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Partial STICKERS
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116233 Serial: F255*** Year: 2003 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Ar...
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Early 2000s Watches

Omega 9k Yellow Gold Watch Manual Wind Vintage Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and delicate piece of history, this Omega watch is polished, serviced and ready to wear! Brand : Omega Serial Number : 39,554,470 Total Weight : 29.6 Grams Year : 1970's M...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 6084, 14K gold case
Located in Sežana, SI
Check out this stunning Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 6084 with a 14K gold case. 100% genuine and all original, fully inspected, serviced, and guaranteed. This carefully owned and completely original example is a Swiss hallmarked 14ct solid yellow gold Rolex Oyster case with a high-grade Cal.A260, 19 jewel movement. Original, Untouched and Unrestored Dial with ‘Lance’ Hands and ‘Daggerhead’ Hour Indices 31mm Diameter Case, Excluding the Rolex Super Oyster...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Gold case Tissot Visodate Seastar Seven automatic
Located in Sežana, SI
Get your hands on this vintage beauty! The Gold case Tissot Visodate Seastar Seven automatic watch is a classic piece from around 1970. With a 12-hour silver dial, acrylic crystal,...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

PIAGET Lady's Wristwatch in 18K Gold paved with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
PIAGET ladies' watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds PIAGET watch in 18-carat yellow gold paved with Diamonds, each link is paved with bars holding 8 Brilliant Cut diamonds and the d...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomax 1950's Ladies 14KT Pink Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Thomax 1950's Ladies Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch, a timeless embodiment of luxury and elegance. Crafted with precision, this captivating timepiece featu...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gubelin 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gubelin 1960's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a timeless epitome of sophistication and elegance. This exquisite timepiece boasts an 18kt gold-covered case measuring 11x23mm, ...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold Florentine Finish
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Baume & Mercier 1960's 14kt Gold Bracelet Watch, a vintage marvel radiating elegance and refinement. With a sleek 24mm 14kt go...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and 7.25CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite 1950's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond cocktail watch. The watch is a piece of superb mid century watch design and is decora...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Rose Gold Mens Watch 26120OR.00.D002CR.01
Located in Dallas, TX
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Rose Gold Mens Watch 26120OR.00.D002CR.01 - Automatic winding. 18k Rose Gold ( 39 mm ) Solid case back. Black dial with Grande Tapisserie waffle p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Black Dial DLC Coated Steel Automatic Mens Watch 103219
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. Brand: Bvlgari Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Model: Solotempo Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 126234 Steel 36mm Blue Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet Complete
Located in New York, NY
Sporting the 'best seller' blue diamond dial, solid white gold fluted bezel and elegant Jubilee bracelet, this is the all new style 36mm Datejust with new generation calibre 3235 aut...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Blue Diamond, 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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