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Watches For Sale
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Blue Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm ...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Art Deco 1920s Lucien Piccard 10.00 Carat Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Square, Baguette, and Round cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 10.00 carats.
The crystal of the dial is a thin cut Diamond.
Signed by Luci...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Watch Retro Ladies Wristwatch Diamond 14k White Gold
By Hamilton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Hamilton watch from the Retro era, features diamonds, crafted of 14k white gold. This Hamilton watch features an oval-shaped face with a clean silver tone dial and slim num...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Linen dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Seamaster De Ville Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 Piece Water resistant case with Seamaster Emblem on the case back. Caliber 550 24 Jewel , Automatic s...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Automatic Classic Retro Watch - SS
By Omega
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?
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Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1505
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1990 Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER VINTAGE PANTHERE 18K GOLD WATCH
*Excellent condition watch, includes Cartier box/no papers.
-Period: Circa 1990
-Model: Panthère de Cartier
-Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Piaget Gold Watch with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the bezel.
Signed by Piaget
Circa 1960s
25mm face
6 1/2 inch band
Model #9825 A6
Serial #302456
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chrono 42mm Elephant Grey 26470ST.OO.A104 B&P
Located in New York, NY
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “Elephant” (ref. 26470ST.OO.A104CR.01) is a bold and distinctive timepiece that exemplifies the brand's commitment to blending clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 Feet First
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 Feet First - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal with aging. Stainless steel case (41mm diameter). Black dial- Great Pa...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Yellow Gold White Dial Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Sky-Dweller
REFERENCE: 326938
SIZE: 42mm
CASE: Yellow Gold
DIAL: White
BEZEL: Yellow Gold
BAND: Oyster Yellow Gold
MOVEMENT: Automatic
Blemishes through out, no ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$57,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA503
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex ref.6694 all-stainless steel Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1969, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver Rolex pencil...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
JAR Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection Vintage Watch
By JAR
Located in Greenwich, CT
This JAR designed and collectible vintage watch from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection is wearable fine art. With a orange silicone watch strap, a champagne colored face, an...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1968 Omega Constellation Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
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...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970's Omega Geneve Vintage Mens TV Shaped Watch with Original Tropical Dial
By Omega
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Roadster Men's Stainless Steel Sports Watch W6206018 3312
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster Men's Stainless Steel Sports Watch W6206018 3312 - Automatic winding with date. Tonneau case shaped case size. (40mm). Silver dial with black Roman numerals. Cartie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Vintage H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold Faceted Dark Blue Octagon Safira Watch Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: H. Stern
Movement: Quartz - Battery Powered - Swiss Made
Case Width: 28mm (not counting the crown)
Case Thickness:
4.7mm
Bracelet: 16.3mm Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Bracelet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Longines Square Flagship Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Longines Square Flagship Watch
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Longines Square Flagship Watch With Longines buckle on a leather stra...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Corum Coin Watch in 18k Yellow Gold – Automatic
Located in Berlin, DE
This Corum Coin Watch from the 1980s is a stunning vintage timepiece that reflects classic
craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Made from solid 18k...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 40mm Smurf 18K White Gold Ceramic Watch 116619LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes with the original box but no papers.
🏷...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Watch with Quick-Setting Day & Date - SS
By Omega
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...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Small 20mm W51028Q3 Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Box Papers
By Cartier
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,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova "Devil Diver" 666 Feet Chronograph Men's Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage Bulova “Devil Diver” 666 Feet Chronograph Men’s Watch, a bold and collectible timepiece celebrated for its unique name and robust design. Crafted in stainless steel...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 1 Coil Serpenti Spiga Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold and black ceramic with a black lacquered dial and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds.
Signed by Bvlgari
35mm face
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Quartz Ladies Wristwatch Ref 2482
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful ladies timepiece from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. The Cartier Tank has been an icon for over 100 years with its rectangular shaped case; i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Diagono 18k Rose Gold Watch with Chocolate Face Limited Edition
By Bulgari
Located in Bilbao, ES
Bulgari Diagono Rose Gold Limited Edition
Limited edition 6 of 500 //
With Chocolate Face
Chronograph 40MM 18KT Rose Gold Silver Dial Leather Bracelet B&P 2016
Year 2019
Bvlgari i...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap
By Omega
Located in Vannes, FR
Omega Genève Gold Plated Watch with Suede Leather Strap
Discover this elegant Omega Genève watch from the 1960s, an iconic piece of vintage watch d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,872 Sale Price
20% Off
Longines Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Important Unique Collectable Watch, 1910
By Longines
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Gold Case Longines Swiss Watch with Fine Diamonds and Rubies. Created around 1910.
Highly important and collectable item. Longines Swiss watch is specially designed for a high-society customer, most probably a member of the Royal family of the Russian Empire as the Bracelet stamped 56 Gold...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947
Located in Paris, FR
Patek Philippe’s reference 130 is one of the firm’s best-known vintage chronograph models and chronographs of the 20th. Few Patek Philippe references enjoy such an iconic status amongst scholars and collectors as reference 130 does.
The present watch features an extremely appealing two tone silver dial with tachymeter, featuring Roman numerals at 12 and 6, and Gold batons indexes for the remaining hours.
The case is in excellent condition and original hallmarks are still partly visible, which is rare for a 1947 watch...
Category
1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,112 Sale Price
20% Off
Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Skeleton Date Automatic Men's Watch Ref. H327550
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and versatile, this Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic automatic watch blends modern design with classic sophistication. Featuring a textured black dial with luminous silver-tone ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$448 Sale Price
65% Off
Rolex Precision 18K White Gold 18mm Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold Rolex Precision Swiss made watch features an elegant, square dial encircled by a diamond bezel, enhancing its timeless appeal. A unique mesh band with an alligator mot...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chaumet Paris Elysses 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Chaumet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An elegant reptilian-style bracelet in rich 18 karat yellow gold presents an integrated Chaumet Paris Elysses Quartz timepiece to creating this luxury bracelet watch. Diamonds mark e...
Category
20th Century French Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geneva Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch
By Geneva
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Geneva 14 Karat Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch. This exquisite watch features a hinged top with marquise opal stones and round diamonds....
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ladies Exploding Number Platinum & Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A classic wristwatch with a rectangular shape, crafted in platinum, featuring a manual wind movement.
The watch showcases a silver dial adorned with ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Concord Saratoga SL 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel Mens Wrist Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A distinguished Concord wristwatch crafted in 18k gold and stainless steel.
The round watch features a brick-patterned dial with Roman numeral hour m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Breitling Bentley A44362 Silver Dial Stainless Steel 48mm Box Paper 2006
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A44362
Year: 2006
Model: Breitling Bentley
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver
Face...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat Evolution B13356 18K Yellow Gold Steel With Papers
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: B13356
Model: Breitling Chronomat Evolution
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Leather Strap
Bezel: Stainless Steel with 18K Yellow Gold Accents
...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
de Grisogono Instrumentino S12 QZ
Located in New York, NY
The progressive technologies of women's watches are surprisingly intertwined with the well-established traditional design of the model range inherent in watches from de Grisogono. In...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex GMT-Master II Two Tone Yellow Gold Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: GMT Master II
REFERENCE: 116713
SIZE: 40mm
CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
DIAL: Black
BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold
BAND: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Mixed Metal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$18,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch exudes timeless sophistication with its manual movement, gold-plated case, and elegant burgundy leather strap.
Brand: Cartier Paris
Movement: M...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique 1903 Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
This antique 1903 Waltham pocket watch is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, showcasing classic American watchmaking at its finest. The detailed case features elegant engraving and op...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Submariner 16803 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16803
Serial: 8434***
Year: 1984
Model: Rolex Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black
...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage watch BAUME & MERCIER yellow gold plaited mesh
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage BAUME & MERCIER yellow gold watch
Watch in 18k (750°/°°) gold featuring a hexagonal gold dial signed Baume & Mercier. Hand-wound mechanical movement numbered BM777 17 Rubi...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Cartier Ballon Bleu ladies wristwatch. This exquisite timepiece showcases a round case crafted from 18ct yellow gold. The dial is ad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
$22,621
Vintage 4.25 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Ladies' Wristwatch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1950s ladies' watch, featuring 103 tapered baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.25 carats total. Finely made with platinum. Manual movement, 6...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tissot Diver Seastar 1000 Automatic Wristwatch
By Tissot
Located in Montreal, QC
Tissot Diver Seastar 1000 men's wristwatch reference A464/564, stainless steel case & bracelet, case size is 44mm without crown. Blue dial ,automatic movement, box included and docum...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,250 / item
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Vintage Art Deco Watch in Yellow Gold, Circa 1939
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 425J Tegolino Art Deco watch, measuring 42.5 x 20.5. The watch is fitted with a 9"90 caliber movement # 839668, case# 6487543
The dial is a silver wit...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 3761J Vintage Mid size Unisex Quartz Cushion watch Circa 1980's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 3761; Mid size Unisex Quartz Cushion watch; measuring 27 x28 mm with an E-19 caliber quartz movement #1526801 / 2802027. ...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 1431J Vintage Square Shape Unisex with Bracelet, Circa 1951
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 1431J, Vintage square watch 37 x 27mm fitted with a 10"200 caliber movement #956208, 18 karat yellow gold square case with long lugs # 664900. The watch...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
de GRISOGONO Eccentrica S01
Located in New York, NY
de GRISOGONO Eccentrica S01
A new collection of ladies’ watches introduced in 2017, De Grisogono’s Eccentrica is an extravagant high jewellery masterpiece offering a different way of...
Category
2010s European Artist Watches
$88,500
Antique Engraved 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Individually hand engraved fourteen karat 14K yellow gold links trimmed with gold braiding detail create this striking graduated bracelet crowned with an Etna watch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tudor Black Bay S&G 79733N 41mm 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2021
By Tudor
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79733N
Serial: I925***
Year: 2021
Model: Tudor Black Bay S&G
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Black...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA542B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, app...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Tudor Day Date 7020/0 Incredible Patina Vintage Mens 39mm Wrist Watch
By Tudor
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A distinguished vintage Tudor wristwatch crafted in stainless steel.
The round watch features a striking blue sunburst dial with baton indexes. The T...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 279173 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Lilac Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Datejust 279173 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Lilac Diamond Dial 28mm Ladies Watch
This beautiful Rolex 279173 Datejust Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to s...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master Midsize 168623 35mm Silver Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 168623
Serial: K788***
Year: 2003
Model: Rolex Yacht-Master Midsize
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow G...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1960s David Webb 18.00 Carat Diamond Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 17.00 carats, and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 ca...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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