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Watches For Sale
Rolex Explorer 124273 36mm Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 124273
Year: 2022
Model: Rolex Explorer
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: ...
Category
2010s Watches
Bulgari Tubogas Serpent Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari.
The Authentic Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Snake Bracelet Watch combines exquisite craftsmanship with ico...
Category
1990s Italian Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chopard 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch.
Detail:
18K yellow gold, full cut diamonds, watch case approx 18mm x 22mm, circa 2000, quartz movement, case number 5381 and 485349. ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies President Datejust 6927 Champagne Dial Bark Finish 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6927
Serial: 657****
Year: 1970
Model: Rolex Ladies President Datejust
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Band: 18k Yellow Gold with Bark Finish
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gol...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Tag Heuer Muhammad Ali spetial edition steel case, leather bracelet
By TAG Heuer
Located in MADRID, ES
TAG Heuer special edition in which the Carrera model was released in a limited edition dedicated to the iconic boxer Muhammad Ali. Three versions were made, all with a blue dial, one...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
New Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 126500LN Steel Ceramic Black Dial Watch B&P 2024
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Box and papers included.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona
Model Number: 126500LN
Type: Wristwatch
Style: Luxury
Department: Men
Vinta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm 18K Rose Gold Factory Diamond Bezel WE902064 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 33mm in 18K Rose Gold with factory-set diamond bezel (reference WE902064) embodies Cartier's classic elegance. Its wa...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31MM White Gold Steel Blue Dial Ladies Watch 177200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Box and papers.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch (Model: 177200)
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model: 177200
Model Number: 177200
Type: Wristwatch
De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238 Tiffany Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238 - Automatic winding,31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel . White Tiffany dial with Roman markers. ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
2024 Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333
Serial: OU166***
Year: 2024
Model: Rolex Datejust 41
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yel...
Category
2010s Watches
Chopard Happy Diamond Steel & Rose Gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref1420711-8475
By Chopard
Located in Surfside, FL
Chopard Happy Diamond in stainless steel & 18k rose gold with 7 floating diamonds. Black alligator strap and original steel Chopard tang buckle. Quartz accuracy w/ sweep seconds and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Eska Vintage Women Watch Automatic Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this elegant women's watch from Eska, a little horological jewel that is sure to capture the attention of all who set eyes on it. The dial of this Eska watch is a subtle off...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Boucheron Wrist Watch 18k
By Boucheron
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Boucheron, Paris, France. Brilliantly seventies and fabulously French, this mod motif Boucheron wrist watch features a sleek go...
Category
1970s French Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini 27mm Dial Manual Winding Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage Rolex Cellini watch face in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a classic 27mm dial with timeless elegance.
Details:
Item Type: Vintage Rolex Watch Face...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GUBELIN Modernist Techno Cuff-Bracelet Wrist Watch In Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Techno cuff wristwatch designed by Gubelin.
Beautiful and very modernist cuff wristwatch, created in Geneva Switzerland by the jewelry house of Gubelin. This is the Techno model C s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,038 Sale Price
20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Girard Perregaux Vintage Ladies Hand-Wind Watch
By Girard
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful vintage Girard Perregaux watch crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, weighing 37.9 grams. This classic timepiece features a 19mm case with a 9.5mm thickness and a 7.6mm ban...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box.
General Information:
Brand: Rolex
Model: Rolex Datejust
Model Number: 69173
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Women
Sty...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 28mm WE902030 18K Rose Steel Silver Diamond Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier, reference WE902030, is a luxurious and elegant timepiece that embodies Cartier's signature blend of sophistication and innovation. This model feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Watch 15551OR.ZZ.1356OR.01
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Fits up to 6 inches. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. It shows light signs of w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Watch 116233
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.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model: Date...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
BVLGARI Diamonds Colored stones 18K White Gold Astrale Cerchi Watch AEW36G
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Product Number: 25020124
■Brand: BVLGARI
■Product Name: Astrale Cerchi Watch 36mm
■Model Number: AEW36G
■Material: Diamonds,Colored stones,750 K18WG white gold, satin
■Wrist Size: L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2002 Rolex Yacht-Master Automatic 29mm Platinum Dial Ladies Watch 16922
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant, sporty, and unmistakably Rolex — this 2002 Rolex Yacht-Master Ladies Watch (Ref. 16922) is a refined timepiece crafted for women who appreciate performance and luxury in per...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Platinum, Stainless Steel
18KWG Cartier Diamond Face Tank Américaine Watch
By Cartier
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic Cartier "Tank Américaine" women's watch in 18K white gold. Featuring 1.00ctw G-H/VS1-2 round pave diamonds around the face. The face measures 19mm x 35mm and has a Cartier ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wrap Bracelet Watch w Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Victorian style appointments and a concealed timepiece give this gorgeous vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wrap Style Bracelet its stunning high style. Framed with a rounded gold mesh d...
Category
Early 20th Century American Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum $20 Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch
By Corum
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 22k yellow gold case with Liberty Double Eagle U.S. Twenty Dollar Liberty Coin (36mm diameter). 1904 U.S. $20 L...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Rolex Datejust 36 126283RBR Factory Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Datejust 36mm (reference 126283RBR) is a luxurious and authentic timepiece that exemplifies Rolex's commitment to quality and elegance. Crafted from a combination of 18K ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men Watch 5035J
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. No original box and papers, Comes with a Chronostore ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Breitling Crosswind Chronograph K13355 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper 42mm
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: K13355
Year: 1999
Model: Breitling Crosswind Chronograph
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: Leather
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Black Dial
...
Category
1990s Watches
Cartier Ballon Bleu Ref 3003 18K Rose Gold 36mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3003
Model: Cartier Ballon Bleu
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: 18K Rose Gold
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Silver Dial
Face: Sapphire Cr...
Category
2010s Watches
Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 34mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1503
Serial: 6089***
Year: 1979
Model: Rolex Date
Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold
Band: 14K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold
Dial: Cha...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a black lacquered square face.
Signed by Bvlgari
Circa 1990s
22mm face
Model #SQ 22 2T
Size 6 - 6 1/2, flexible
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Cougar 18K Yellow Gold – Ref. 887904
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Cougar 18K Yellow Gold – Ref. 887904
Elegant Cartier Cougar in 18K yellow gold, featuring a precise quartz movement. Reference 887904. A timeless and sophisticated design th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,069 Sale Price
20% Off
Rolex Explorer II 40mm 16570 Black Dial Stainless Steel GMT Date Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Explorer II 40mm 16570 Black Dial Stainless Steel GMT Date Men’s Watch is a timeless and versatile timepiece that combines exceptional functionality with Rolex's renowned c...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono Wristwatch Ref CV2015-1. Auto Cal 16 Movement, c2010
By TAG Heuer
Located in Canterbury, England
Our classic Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph, ref CV2015-1, with automatic cal 16 movement and date, features a 41mm stainless steel case with blue bezel and dial, orange accents, makin...
Category
2010s Watches
Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Reverso Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Reference 250.2.86 Wrist Watch, 39 x 23 M.M. 18k Rose Gold case, Quartz movement, Black dial with raised Gold markers, newer Hirsch Black Crocodil...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 1565
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The Cartier Santos 1565 represents Cartier’s signature style, both classy and elegant. This Santos is the 24mm model, the smaller size and quartz battery operated. A recent full poli...
Category
Early 2000s European Watches
$3,724
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Baume & Mercier Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and vintage Baume & Mercier Classic 35110 watch, crafted in 18K yellow gold. This elegant timepiece features a 30mm case with a 6mm thickness and a band that tape...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Home Paris Chiffre Rouge Watch
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Home Paris Chiffre Rouge 38mm Fully Serviced and in Full Working Condition with Diamonds set bezel 0.20ct F colour/ VS Purity.
Additional Information:
Total Weight: ...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Reference 3517 Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case, Automatic, Self winding movement, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glass C...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1979, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmak...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1990s Chopard Happy Diamonds Wrap Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.35 carat, and a Cabochon Ruby.
Signed by Chopard, from their Happy Diamonds co...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 WIDE BOY Bronze Pie Pan Dial 14K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1601
Serial: 3604***
Year: 1979
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 14K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold
Di...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Cartier Tank Française 2384 Pink Mother of Pearl Factory Dial W51008Q3
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Tank Française 2384 20 x 25mm Steel Rare Pink Mother-of-Pearl Dial
The Cartier Tank Française 2384 is a beautifully balanced fusion of iconic design and refined femininity...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Pearl, Stainless Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller Green 41mm Oyster Watch 336934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Sky-Dweller
Green Dial
Model:336934
41mm Case
Oyster Bracelet
New Watch
Box Papers
Category
2010s European Empire Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 W20072X7
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 38mm Santos XL wristwatch crafted in yellow gold & stainless steel. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals and Cartier's own hidden signature at 'VII'. Complimenting the dial ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Master Square Full Pavé Diamonds Watch & Diamond Strap, Automatic
Located in Antwerp, BE
Franck Muller Master Square Full Pavé Diamonds Watch & Diamond Strap, Automatic, Ref.6000 H SC DT
Movement : Mechanical Automatic with Platinum Fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Breguet Marine Chronograph 5527BB/Y2/5WV 18K White Gold Blue Dial Box Papers '22
By Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Marine Chronograph 5527BB/Y2/5WV, featuring a 42.3mm 18k white gold case with a brushed and polished finish. The striking blue dial showcases a sunburst pattern with applied ...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Manual Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil).
Comes with a new GUCCI leather band and Original Cartier clasp.
Rare Champagne Myster...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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
$1,895 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head.
Get the Cartier timepiece that ...
Category
1990s Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold
ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel Working Keeps Time
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel
0.59 million serial number, circa 1948
Case in original unpolished condition
In good condition, working, keeping time, Dial maybe ...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Men's Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623. Officially certified chronometer self-winding automatic movement. Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1940s Retro Watch Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Single and Baguette cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies.
Circa 1940s
2 1/2 inch wide in the front, 1 inch wide in the back
Size 6 1/2 ...
Category
1940s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
NEW 2025 Stickered Rolex Sky-Dweller White Gold Steel Green Dial Watch 336934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new 2025 fully stickered. Box and papers.
General Information
Brand: Rolex
Model: Sky-Dweller 336934
Model Number: 336934
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Men
Style: Luxury
Count...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Movado Triple Date Moonphase 14K Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite Movado timepiece embodies the elegance of the 1940s, seamlessly blending sophisticated engineering with classic design. The watch features a hand-winding movement know...
Category
1940s Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Chopard Happy Sport 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel 21mm
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Reference Number: 10/6115-23
Brand: Chopard
Model: Classic
Movement: Quartz
Dial Color: White
Case Materia: 18K White Gold
Case Width 21mm
Case Shape: Square
Bracelet Material: 18K W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm 1960s Manual Wind Vintage RJC187S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's iconic Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1968, unpolished, all original, in excellent working and aesthetic condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed, untouched black dial, applied indice hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the 3 position, hands and dial in excellent, vintage condition, minor patinas and discoloration due to age. Acrylic crystal. Original Rolex crown. Smooth bezel on stainless steel case measuring 34mm, case in excellent condition. 17-jeweled Rolex cal...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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