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Omega Constellation 18k Gold Bezel Mens Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA539
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Constellation Ref 168 027, c.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, applied baton...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady's Datejust Watch with Fluted Bezel, 1996
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 1996 Rolex Lady’s Datejust Watch features a classic fluted bezel crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The model number is 69173, with serial number T866989 and movement #213...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eugene Le Coultre. A Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Eugene Le Coultre. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: This very rare dial having black enamel with gold coloured Roman numeral and out gold min...
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1880s Swiss Antique Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Daytona Diablo 116509 Black Racing Dial 18K White Gold Box Booklet 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116509 Serial: Z047*** Year: 2006 Model: Rolex Daytona Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Bl...
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Early 2000s Watches

Cartier Tank Americane Ref 3972 Stainless Steel Leather Strap Box Booklet
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3972 Model: Cartier Tank Americaine Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Dial Face: Sapphi...
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2010s Watches

Omega Dynamic III "The Classic" Mens Limited Edition Automatic, Ref. 5203.50 SS
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. OMEGA DYNAMIC III "THE CLASSIC" Mens Limited Edition Automatic Watch, Ref. 5203.50 - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition - Original Certificate - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this uncommon and interesting Certified Pre-Owned Omega Dynamic automatic...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

New Gucci Watch quartz stainless steel Swiss Made
Located in Cattolica, IT
New Gucci Watch swiss made stainless steel quartz. The 'watch has never been worn and comes from an authorized Italian seller. Accompanied by box and Gucci international warranty. ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Roadster Pink Dial W62017V3 Stainless Steel Quartz Ladies Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Roadster W62017V3 is a distinctive and feminine take on one of Cartier’s most recognizable sport-luxury models. Crafted in polished stainless steel, the case features the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold President Just Date 1601 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Rolex President 1601 Date Just 36mm Men's Luxury Wrist Watch. Circa 1962, this wildly popular Rolex model, with pearl tone face, tritium hands, lumen dots, ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Cellini Reference 4324
Located in Midhurst, GB
This exceptional Rolex Cellini Reference 4324 epitomizes refined elegance with its distinctive hexagonal 18k yellow gold case and integrated woven bracelet. The standout feature is i...
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1980s European Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Frederique Constant Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref FC-310B4NH6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Man’s Watch has a 41 mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Black (open heart) dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy viewing the beautiful acid etched 15 jewel movement through the added display skeleton backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch Model...
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Early 20th Century American Watches

Materials

Brass

Vacheron & Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Watch 27536
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Founded in Geneva in 1755, Vacheron & Constantin is the oldest watch manufacturing in the world, continually actic more than 250 years. Every single watch of Vacheron Constantin is c...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Cosmos Watch, 18 Carats White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Cosmos Ladies' Watch with its round 15 mm case in 18-carat white gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white dial, graced with Arabic numerals and baton hands, offers optimal legibility while adding a touch of grace. The daily-winding mechanical movement adds a touch of authenticity to this watch. The 18-carat white gold bracelet, 17 cm long, delicately wraps the wrist, bringing comfort and style to every moment. The combination of the lustrous gold case and stainless steel bracelet creates visual harmony, underscoring the beauty of this Cosmos watch...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cosmos Watch, 18 Carats White Gold
Cosmos Watch, 18 Carats White Gold
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Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA554B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond set mother of pearl dial automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verifie...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Everose Gold White Dial Men's Jubilee Watch 126231
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 in Oystersteel and Everose gold features a white dial and a Jubilee bracelet. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the fluti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Steel

Alpina AlpinerX Alive Titanium Men’s Watch, AL-284LNN5TAQ1
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch features a blue dial with mat finishing and silver color indices that have been coated with a white luminous treatment. Blue inner ring with blue markers. Blue hands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rado Stag Gold Plated Automatic Day / Date Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand : Rado Model: Stag Reference Number: 603.3066.2 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless Steel Measuremen...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Small 20mm W51028Q3 Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Tank Française Small (ref. W51028Q3) is a beautifully elegant and timeless ladies’ watch. Crafted in polished stainless steel, the case measures approximately 20 × 25 mm,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel 1911 Ladies Wrist Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swiss Made
Located in New York, NY
Ebel 1911 Wrist Watch Movement: Quartz Closure: Deployant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swiss Made
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alpina Alpiner Regulator Stainless Steel Men’s Watch, AL-650NNS5E6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch has a 45 mm silver-tone stainless steel case with a brown leather strap. Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Blue dial with silver-tone hands and index hour mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous mid-century Record Watch Company Datafix Triple Date Moon Phase Cal 107C Reference 257. Steel Men's watch in Acier Case #13321, size 35mm, with an attractive copper color face. Arabic numerals indicate time on even numbers. Features include pointer date...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Plique à Jour Enamel Watch In 18Kt Gold With Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel Plique à Jour watch This is a very fine miniature brooch-pendant-watch, created in Genève Switzerland during the Art Nouveau period, between 1890-1900. The fabul...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

Alpina AlpinerX Alive Titanium Men’s Watch, AL-284LGGN5TAQ1L
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch features a gray dial with mat finishing and silver color indices that have been coated with a white luminous treatment. Grey inner ring with blue markers. Blue hands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Titanium

Antique Waltham 15j 6s Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Hunter
Located in Montclair, NJ
This antique pocket watch made in America by the American Waltham Watch Co. It features Waltham's model 1877, stem winding and lever set 15 jewel mechanical movement. The solid 14k y...
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19th Century American Antique Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Gold Tone Black Leather Lady Watch
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Omega Gold Tone Black Leather Lady Watch Marked: OMEGA SWISS MADE Approximate Dimensions: 20.5 cm (Length) 18 mm (Case Diameter) 1 cm (Strap Width) 11.8 grams in weight.
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Ref. 18684 Vermeil 925 Vintage 1978
Located in Berlin, BE
A timeless Cartier Paris Tank wristwatch, reference 18684, from 1978. Crafted in 925 Vermeil (gilded sterling silver) with a classic manual wind movement.
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1038 35mm 14k SS Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA567B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1038 automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeou...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Among the first of the automatic Omega movements, this circa 1947 fourteen karat 14K yellow gold Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Wrist Watch 42mm
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2018, 18k and Steel, by Cartier, France. Brilliantly everyday, this signature Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier is the ultimate casual luxury. Finely made in 18k yellow gold and s...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 16030
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full r...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust 16233 Model Number: 16233 Style: Luxury T...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Clean dial. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy wi...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Hublot Big Bang Unico 421.NX.5170.RX Titanium Blue Dial 44mm Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hublot Big Bang Unico 421.NX.5170.RX Titanium Blue Dial 44mm Watch This stunning Hublot 421.NX.5170.RX Big Bang Unico Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Day Date President 18238 Double Quickset Roman Numeral Dial 18K Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238 Serial: L904*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Day Date President Double Quickset Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18...
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1980s Vintage Watches

IWC Portuguese Annual Calendar Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch IW503502
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day retu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square shaped case that is hidden under a unique diamond encrusted case cover. The beautiful b...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch W51008Q3
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. No original box and papers, comes with a chronostore box. 🕰️ General Information Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Française Model Number: W51008Q3 Year...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature pendant watch designed by LeCoultre Et Co. This is a beautiful and very fine antique pendant watch created in Switzerland by the LeCoultre et Cie, back in the 1890. The an...
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1890s Swiss Baroque Antique Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Retro Rose Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Manual Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Lente 14 karat rose gold hidden watch featuring 17 jewel manual wind movement accented by 18 round rubies totaling approximately 1.00 carat, and 9 single cut diamonds of SI2/I1 clari...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Alpina Alpinerx Alive Titanium Men’s Watch, AL-284LBBW5TAQ1B
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch features a matte black dial with silver indices that have been coated with a white luminous treatment. Large Arabic indices ensure optimal readability. The dial feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Steel Black Dial Men Automatic Watch 16234
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Clean dial.Comes with box and papers, no booklet. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. 🕰️ General Information Brand: Role...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Michele Coquette Diamond Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Michele Coquette quartz watch crafted in stainless steel featuring 80 round diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats. Model MW08A01. 33mm x 22mm ca...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Christian Dior Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Crystal Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A lady's Christal wrist watch. St...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Quartz, Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k Gold SS Men Linen Dial Automatic 1960s RA561B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic with iconic linen dial, c.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic b...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Retro 14k Gold Ruby & Sapphire Gemmed Textured Sphere Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very unique looking vintage wrist watch/bracelet features an 18mm, solid 14k gold round sphere shaped case and links that are adorned with unique textured finish and decorated w...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has a beautifully diamond framed oval face with .72 carat of H/I2 diamonds. The watch has a quartz movement and fresh battery (number 364). The elegantly slender style bracelet is 6.5 inches in length and has a quality adjustable clip style closure. This great vintage jewelry...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1018 36mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA538B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1018 automatic, c.1966, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Un...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1930s LeCoultre 14K Yellow Gold Dress Watch – Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
A refined 1930s LeCoultre dress watch, featuring a 20x29mm 14K yellow gold case with distinctive full lugs, embodying the elegance of early 20th-century design. The white dial is ado...
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1930s Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1970 Omega Seamaster Vintage Large Retro Mens Dive Watch with Date - SS
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm thick Stamped SH JW with English Gold Hallmarks inside the case. Date mark of F with square box around it. 61.3 dwt / 95.4g The verge (or crown wheel) escapement is the earliest known type of mechanical escapement, the mechanism in a mechanical clock that controls its rate by allowing the gear train to advance at regular intervals or 'ticks'. Its origin is unknown. Verge escapements were used from the late 13th century until the mid 19th century in clocks and pocketwatches. The name verge comes from the Latin virga, meaning stick or rod.[1] Its invention is important in the history of technology, because it made possible the development of all-mechanical clocks. This caused a shift from measuring time by continuous processes, such as the flow of liquid in water clocks...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch 128345RBR
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch 128345RBR - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k rose gold case with diamond bezel (36mm diameter). Turquo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

1970's Omega Geneve Vintage Mens TV Shaped Watch with Original Tropical Dial
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
This is a large watch ca' mid 1970's-Omega Geneve automatic. Measuring approx. 36x43mm, comes with original steel bracelet. Original hesalite crystal-marked. Most mostly importantly...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18K Yellow Gold Steel Gray Dial Mens Watch 56303SA
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box.
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Omega Speedmaster Day-Date Men's Watch 3221.30.00 - Stainless Automatic 1YrWnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Omega Model: Speedmaster Day-Date Model Number: 3221.30.00 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: White Metal Content: Stainless Steel Fastening Type: Deployment Clasp Features: Seconds sub dial 12 hour recorder 30 minute recorder Day and date windows Smooth & brushed finishes Tachymetric scale on the bezel Luminous hands and hour markers Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal Measurements Inner Circumference including case and band: 7 1/4" Case Width (not including the crown): 40mm Lug Width: 18.8mm Band Width: 17.7mm Stamps: Omega Speedmaster...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5066J Black Watch Box Papers & Service Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5066J-001 is a luxurious men's watch that exemplifies the brand's commitment to elegance and precision. With a 35mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, it ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Steel Blue Arabic Dial Automatic Watch 116000
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers. 🕰️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 116000 Year Manufactured: 2010-20...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6567 18k Gold 34mm Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RJC193C
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6567 automatic dress watch, c.1956, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorg...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 16014 Silver Diamond Dial Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16014 Serial: 5881*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dia...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Watches for Sale: Shop Rolex Watches, Omega Watches and Cartier Watches on 1stDibs

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, vintage and luxury 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, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.

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