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Watches For Sale
Breitling Emergency Wristwatch Ref K76321, 43mm Case, 18K Yellow Gold, Full Set
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
Our extremely rare and desirable Breitling Emergency with 43mm 18k yellow gold case and with 18k yellow gold bracelet, reference K76321, features a black dial with arabic numerals an...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RJC187G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, applied indice ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Rettangelo Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brand: Bulgari
Model: Rettangolo
Reference: RT39S
Year: circa 2000
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 21mm (without crown)
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Movement: Quartz
Bracelet/Strap:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso , Circa 1995
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre stainless steel Reverso wrist watch with a silver guilloché dial and a dark charcoal dial opposite. Manual, self-winding and water resistant up to 30 meters....
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1630 Quartz Tank Obus, 1990's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier
Model: Cartier Tank Obus 1630
Year: 1990’s
Serial Number: CC6xxxx
Reference: OT2238
Case: 25 x 25 mm 18K Yellow Gold Case. Shows signs of wear with slight polished ...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Movado 14.00 Carat Diamond Watch
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 14.00 carats.
Signed by Movado
Circa 1950s
Size 7 inches
Category
1950s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Zenith manual winding gold watch
By Zenith
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage watch from the 1960s circa signed Zenith in 18ct gold. Manual winding mechanical movement. Working order.
Highlights
- 1960s period circa
- 18ct solid gold
- Manual winding ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Piaget Polo Diamond 18K Gold M 501D Quartz Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Set White Dial Polo Quartz Wristwatch
Key Features
Brand & Model: Piaget Polo, Ref 23005 M 501D
Movement: Quartz
Case & Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold w...
Category
1990s European Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vertex-Supreme Watch in Platinum Case & 9ct White Gold 2 Row Strap & Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This stunning art deco Vertex-Supreme watch features a platinum case with 9ct White Gold 2 row strap, 0.80ct of Diamonds. The dial has been designed with...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Solid White Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 25...
Category
1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
White Gold
Chopard Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Watch
A luxurious Chopard Watch crafted in solid 18K gold, this watch features a dazzling array of precious stones offering a timeless a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Mid Size with Custom Blue Dial 1961 Original Sticker
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6466
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 6263 Big Red Men's Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 6263 Mens Watch. 37mm stainless steel case. Black acrylic bezel with tachymetric scale. Black dial with steel hands and index hour markers. ...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Midsize 3 Row Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm Stainless Steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute ...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
Total Weight: 53.5g
Material: 14K Yellow Gold
Bracelet Length: 5 1/2 inches
Features: Diamond bezel, mother-of-pearl dial
catalogue ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland, C. 1870
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Swiss 14K yellow gold pendant watch - elaborate double hunter case with hand tooling to the front and back - hand painted enamels of putti playin...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Baignoire W15133L2 18K White Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Baignoire 1955 Ladies Watch. 22mm by 30mm 18k white gold case non bezel. Ivory dial with blue hands and roman numeral hour markers. 18K white gold bracelet with hidden Butter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Snake Steel and and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Bulgari "Serpenti" collection snake Wrist Watch, 31 X 23 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 piece case with Diamonds set Bezel, Silver satin engine turned dial with raised Roman numer...
Category
2010s Italian Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803
Serial: 215***
Year: 1969
Model: Rolex President Day Date
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: 18K Rose Gold
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold
Dial: Champagne
Face: Acrylic
C...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA142R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c.1971, unpolished, in excellent running condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous R...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Black Finish and Custom Finished Dial ca 1965
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1965
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diamet...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chopard Happy Sport w/ Floating Diamonds Gold & Quartz Wristwatch – Ref. 8582
By Chopard
Located in Surfside, FL
Chopard Happy Sport with five floating diamonds in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 36 mm case size. Ref 8582. Fine Pre-owned Chopard Watch.
Certified preow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster 3510.12 Michael Schumacher Full Set
By Omega
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Michael Schumacher 3510.12 Mens Watch. 39mm Stainless steel case with stationary black tachymeter scale bezel insert. Yellow dial with black luminous ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch effortlessly for an elegant look. This piec...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and gold index hour markers. Minute markers ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vetta 18ct gold watch 1960s men
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage watch from the 1960s circa signed Vetta in 18ct gold. Manual winding mechanical movement. Working order.
Highlights
- 1960s period circa
- 18ct solid gold
- Manual winding m...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Glashütte Senator Navigator Chronograph GUB 39-32 - Steel, Box & Papers
Located in Berlin, BE
The rare Glashütte Original Senator Navigator Chronograph is a distinguished timepiece featuring a 39mm stainless steel case and an automatic GUB 39-32 movement. Its design includes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
Steel
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 16mm
MOVEME...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Platinum
Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage 18K White Gold 31mm Manual Wind Ref. 3512
Located in Berlin, BE
This elegant Patek Philippe vintage wristwatch features a 31mm round case crafted from 18K white gold. Powered by a manual winding movement, it exemplifies timeless sophistication and precision. The watch is paired with a classic leather strap and features the original Patek Philippe folding clasp...
Category
20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seiko Generation 2 – 7T27-7A20 British Military unmarked
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
This Seiko Generation 2 British Military Issued Chronograph arrives with us in good condition with no markings to case back, most likely to have been polished off.
38mm stainless st...
Category
1990s European Watches
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Compass Pendant
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This antique Victorian compass pendant, crafted from 18-carat hallmarked gold, is an exquisite and functional piece of jewelry. It reflects the elega...
Category
19th Century Antique Watches
Vintage Black Face Bulova Stainless Steel Gold Tone In Original Fifth Ave Case
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Black Face Bulova Stainless Steel Gold Tone In Original Fifth Ave Case
Circa 1970
Vintage Bulova, a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch
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Model
Date Just
Reference Number
Gender
Unisex
Metal
18K Yell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 28 mm Stainless steel 9010 Women’s Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 28 mm Stainless steel 9010 Women’s Watch
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Model
Must De 21
Reference Number
9010
Gender
Unisex
Metal
Stain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Rolex Steel Air King Rare Horizontal Grained Dial Original Dauphine Hands 1964
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1964
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA207S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1968, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed vintage white dial, appl...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 8192 - 32mm, Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 8192 is a refined and classic timepiece with a 32mm case. It features an elegant Roman numeral dial that embodies Cartier's signature style. Powered b...
Category
20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladies 18k Gold Tiffany & Co Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel by Piaget
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage ladies Petite Size Piaget wrist watch was designed and created in Geneva Switzerland at the world headquarters of this venerated maker. The ticking heart of this superlative time piece is an ultra thin Piaget...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Movado Museum Ladies Wristwatch 84.A1.1837 Stainless Steel Quartz
By Movado
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Movado
Model: Museum
Model Number: 84.A1.1837
Movement: Quartz
Number of Jewels: 3
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Black
Metal Content: Stainless Steel
Material Informatio...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Ref. 2656 Two Tone Steel 18k Gold 38mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model Name: Santos 100
Model Number: 2656
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 38 mm
Dial Color: White
Metal: Stainless Steel / 18k Yellow Gold
Hour Markers: Roman N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
BREITLING NAVITIMER Watch A13322
Located in Barcelona, CT
Pre-Owned Watch BREITLING NAVITIMER A13322 Ref: D363466. Gentleman's watch in EXCELLENT condition with 41 mm steel case excluding crown. Sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Submariner 16610LV Kermit Bezel Flat 4 Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 16610LV Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel unidirectional rotating bezel with green bezel insert. Black dial with luminous ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Stauffer Cx. de Fond Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch, Key wind
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Stauffer Cx. de Fond precious yellow metal 18ct Solid Gold ladies' pocket watch,
key wind, having polished and engine turned gold Roman numeral dial, 36.5mm wide floral engraved y...
Category
20th Century Watches
Bulova (Swiss) 18K Gold-Plated Retro c1960's Manual 24mm Ladies' Watch
By Bulova
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This classical Vintage Bulova Anti-Magnetic ladies’ wristwatch
is in great condition & in excellent working order
Simple & timeless, it is an ideal watch for every day
The timepie...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Patek Philippe Complications 4948R-001 Annual Calendar Moon Phases Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Patek Philippe Complications 4948R-001 is a masterful blend of horological complexity and timeless elegance. Crafted in 18k rose gold, this timepiece fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
OMEGA Constellation Electronic. Mens Omega Watch F300 Constellation Chronometer
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage 1970s Omega Electronic Constellation Chronometer
F 300 Hz
ref. 198.002
Condition: Works and keeps time. Excellent condition for the Age. New Battery
Details:
Brand New G...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget 18k Hexagon Wrist Watch with Diamond and Tiger eye accents.
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18k yellow gold hexagon wrist watch with diamond and tiger eye accents. Circa
1970's. The watch features hexagon shaped case, encrusted with 122 round single cut diamonds with...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Ladies Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Polo Yellow Gold Diamond-Set Ladies Wristwatch
A timepiece from Piaget, this Polo ladies' wristwatch exudes luxury and elegance with its diamond-accented bezel and classic ye...
Category
1990s European Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic with Paper 1970s Vintage RA320B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1970s, all original, with paper. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex-signed silver dial, a...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4832 Articulated Pave MOP Dial Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 4832 Ladies Watch. This watch features a 23mm 18K yellow gold case adorned with factory-set diamonds. It has a mother-of-pearl dial with gold hands, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
HYT H0 Diamond Black PVD Stainless Steel Diamond Dial Watch H01938-A
By HYT
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and paper. Open card.
💎 HYT H0 Diamond H01938-A Men’s Mechanical Watch (2024)
📌 General Overview
Brand: HYT
Model Name: H0 Diamond
Model Nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 179160 Stainless Steel White Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Ladies Datejust, Model 179160 - Ladies automatic winding wristwatch. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (26mm diameter). White dial with stick markers. Stainless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 16014 Datejust 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss RA332
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, all original Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 automatic, c.1979. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
UTI Paris 1930 Art-Deco Odd Shape Pocket Watch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by UTI Paris.
This is a very unusual pocket watch created in Paris France by the watchmakers UTI during the art-deco period, back in 1930. The case of this pen...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned, like-new condition. 2020 papers. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retails for $101,100 USD.
General Information
Department: Men
Style: Luxury
Model Name: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lady's White Gold Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tiffany & Co. Watch.
The watch is 18K White Gold.
It fits up to a 7" wrist.
The watch face is 0.75" wide.
The band is 7/16" wide.
The watch weighs 66.7 grams
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
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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.
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