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Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced, circa 1935
Located in Westward ho, GB
We are delighted to be able to offer you this wonderful ladies Art Deco watch made by the American watch company Bulova. For your consideration i...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial & Custom Diamond Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor 79500 Black Bay Automatic Stainless Steel Leather Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79500 Serial: I595*** Year: 2019 Model: Black Bay Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Brown Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black ...
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2010s Watches

Rolex Ceramic White dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ceramic White dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN - Automatic winding. Stainless Steel (40mm) with ceramic bezel. Gloss white dial with the red Daytona script above the 6:00 o'clo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Baignoire 18 Karat Rose Gold Extra Large Skeletized Back W8000002
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Baignoire 18k Rose Gold Manual Wind Skelitized Back Model W8000002 44.6mm x 34.6mm Case Measurements Cartier Burnt Caramel Alligator Strap Fits up to an 8" wrist - adjusta...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch Buren is done with an unusual articulated design. These watches were called "Drivers Watches...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Mens Vulcain Ref 45325 Day Date 38mm Manual Wind Dress Watch 1970s Vintage JM24
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's gold-capped Vulcain day date manual wind dress watch, c.1970s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Vulcain signed gold dial, applied Arabic ...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Model Diamond Alligator Band White Gold Watch
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Cadenas Ladies Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 233x Diamonds, 1.18ctw range color DEF/Clarity IF to VVS The Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Watch combines elegance with innovation. Crafted from 18K white gold and adorned with diamonds, its padlock design symbolizes unbreakable bonds. The black alligator band adds a touch of sophistication, making this timepiece a luxurious accessory for any discerning collector or fashion enthusiast. Beautiful unworn condition, still has protective plastic on some metal parts. Includes Original Van Cleef...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Omega Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold gents Omega wristwatch. The watch features all its original parts including the case, dial and crown. However, the buckle and bracelet has been rep...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Stainless Steel and White Gold Bezel Watch 116334
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Stainless Steel Watch 116334 - Automatic movement, 31 jewels, Quickset, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold flut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Hulk 116610LV
Located in London, GB
An unworn Submariner Date Hulk in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a green dial and green unidirectional rotatable ceramic bezel with 60 minute g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered, teardrop, overlaid fancy lugs. Rolex, 17-Rubies (Jewels) precision lever escapemen...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Limited Edition Bentley Supersports E27365 137/1000 49MM Mens Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Breitling Band: Adjustable Strap Length: 6.75 inches Strap Width: 24.0mm Weight: 143.67 grams Gent's titanium B REITLING Swiss made watch with original box and papers. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

Titanium

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch Manual Wind Movement Made in Switzerland Bracelet Hallmarked 14K and Made in Italy Small brace...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Solotempo 41mm Steel Bronze Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 102931
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Bvlgari Model: Bvlgari Solotempo Model Number: 102931 Type, Style, and Manufacturing: Type: Wr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Omega Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold gents Omega wristwatch. The watch features all its original parts including the case and dial. However, the buckle, bracelet and crown has been rep...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Hublot Classic Fusion 520.OX.1180.OX 45mm Black Dial 18K Rose Gold Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 520.OX.1180.OX Year: 2018 Model: Classic Fusion Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Dial ...
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2010s Watches

Audemars Piguet Titanium AP Royal Oak Grey Dial 26170TI with box and papers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your wrist with the Audemars Piguet Titanium AP Royal Oak Grey Dial 26170TI, a timepiece that embodies both sporty sophistication and horological exce...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Titanium

Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Goldie Lady's Bombe diamond bracelet hinged covered wristwatch, a true embodiment of elegance and sophistication. The unique design of this timepiece features a hinged bracele...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18K Rose Gold French Retro bracelet watch beautifully crafted in 18K Rose Gold...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Wristwatch
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

A Gold Full Hunter Calendar Quarter Repeater Chrono Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
A Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Calendar Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: A perfect white enamel dial with Ara...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Classic Louis Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Louis Cartier mid size Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 M.M. 2 Piece 18K yellow Gold case, Quartz movement, Sapphire Crown, White Dial with Black Roman numerals. New Hadl...
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Early 2000s French Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Manual Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully made watch from the designer Vacheron & Constantin. The watch features an 18ct rose gold case and crown and has been finished with a dark brown leather strap. T...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Omega Constellation Automatic Wristwatch, Cal.564, 35 mm, Ref 168.009 168.017
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Constellation Automatic Wristwatch, Caliber 564, Diameter 35 mm Ref. number: 168.009 / 168.017 Movement: Automatic, Caliber omega 564 Functions: Hours, minutes, central seco...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in Rose Gold. Comes with Box and Papers Used watch.
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2010s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Universal Geneve Micro Rotor Calatrava Golden Shadow Mens Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Universal Geneve Micro Rotor Calatrava Golden Shadow Men's Wristwatch, a timepiece that embodies both elegance and innovation. This wristwatch showcases a stunning golden shad...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare vintage square silver watch with very attractive dial
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage watch in amazing condition with very beautiful luminious numbers and hands. Luminious numbers were considered very useful in those days because the were more visible in...
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Mid-20th Century European Watches

Materials

Silver

Cartier Pasha C Lady Automatic Violet, Purple, Ref. 2324
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Pasha C Lady Automatic, Ref. 2324 Ladies Wrist Watch with the very rare Violet/Purple Dial! Strap and clasp also original from Cartier. Diameter 35 mm (excluding crown). A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Midas Series / Art Deco Tank METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982M DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone in Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking and dependable watch by this legendary American House from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch is offered with what appears to be an original period Alligator strap and an original Hamilton buckle and box. While the strap is to fragile to be practical it does indicate that this watch is in nearly new condition. Hamilton was devoted to excellence from their most modest watch to their finest. For example, Hamilton Dials were made in all Sterling Silver with Solid Gold 18Kt. Applied Numerals. No American house did this on all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep dependable time for the next 200 years if you give it a service every so often. Hamilton History The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy. All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military. In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world. Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement. In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us, someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Omega Vintage 2791 Honeycomb c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Watch: Omega Vintage 2791 c.1950s Honeycomb Dial Stock Number: CHW5118 Price: £1,095.00 We are delighted to offer to our clients this vintage delight fr...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Tissot Yellow Gold 17 Jewel Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's Tissot yellow gold 17 jewel Ladies wristwatch is an exquisite timepiece that perfectly combines elegance and functionality. The yellow gold-tone dial boasts a minimalist aesthetic, with slim hour markers and luminous hands that make it easy to read the time even in low-light conditions. Basket weave style bracelet. Length: 16.44mm Width: 17mm Band width at case: 10mm Case thickness: 6.61mm Band: Mesh 18k yellow gold Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Gold with gold markers Inside case: 750 8170356 Movement: Tissot 17 jewel...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger Lecoultre Duometre Unique Travel Time Mechanical Watch Q6062520
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Unworn band. Comes with a Box and Papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Movado Triple Date Calender 4823
Located in London, GB
What an absolutely stunning watch, thought to hark back from the 1940's (hard to be certain with Movado Serial Numbers) this rose gold triple date calendar 4823 is very special. 18ct...
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Longines Square Flagship Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
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...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and rare 1940s gents Patek Philippe wristwatch. The watch features a silver dial with white hour and minute hands and a seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The watch ha...
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rolex Datejust Tahitian Mother of Pearl Diamond Set 69139
Located in London, GB
A 26mm Datejust in tri-gold by Rolex. Featuring a Tahitian mother of pearl dial with diamond set hour markers and a fixed yellow gold bezel set with 40 round brilliant cut diamonds. ...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver Dial circa, 1967
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1967 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 126000 Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial Stainless Box paper 2022 36mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126000 Serial: 46839*** Year: 2022 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: ...
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2010s Watches

Rolex Milgauss Stainless Steel Men's Watch White Dial 116400
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Milgauss Stainless Steel Men's Watch White Dial 116400 - Automatic winding, sapphire crystal, 31 jewels. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (40mm diameter). White dial with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Gerald Genta Custom Watch with Exquisite 5 Carat Pink Diamond and 18K Gold Bezel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This custom designed Gérald Genta watch was created for the President of Gabon, Omar Bongo. The stunning watch features over 5 carats of pink diamonds - 28...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex President Datejust 18k Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 79178 Box/Papers
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex President Datejust 18k gold ladies wrist watch. Reference 79178. 26mm case diamond hour marker dial, fluted bezel, automatic se...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a rare and stunning piece of history: an antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer manual winding watch. With its 28mm dial, manual winding movemen...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1968 Iwc Vintage R804 36MM Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch
By IWC
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Iwc Material: Stainless Steel Band Width: 20.0mm Band Length: 9.50 inches Diameter: 36.00mm Weight: 48.20 grams Mens stainless steel IWC Swiss made watch. Pre-owned in...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Timor WW Dirty Dozen
Located in London, GB
Part of the collectable and sought after so called ' Dirty Dozen' British Military watches from the second World War. This Timor is an original example of the watch, yes it shows s...
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1940s British Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Rare Art-Deco Gruen Veri-Thin Manual Watch. Unusual TV Shaped Case. Hooded Lugs.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1940's "Veri-Thin" Gents' Wristwatch by Gruen Watch Company features: - Rarely seen Unusual & Well Proportioned Case, of slimmer profile designed a...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers Ref.K42362.1 Weight : 257.8 Gram 18 Kt Solid Gold Breitling Strap , 19 Cm. Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Omega Seamaster 300
Located in London, GB
A very special example of a highly sought after and rare watch! Every now and again you get a watch that just blows you away and this is just that. An Omega Seamaster 300 from 1961 accompanied with box, papers and recent Omega Service! This Seamaster dates to 1961 as per the '182' serial number. In fine working order the watch has has a comprehensive service and overhaul at Omega themselves in February 2023 costing in excess of £1000! Fortunately the dial, bezel and hands appear to be original to the watch although the second hand is clearly a service part. What blows you away is not just the way that dial has aged over the years is that this collectors piece comes complete with original box and guarantee from the original retailer 'Charles Packer...
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1960s Vintage Watches

Omega Seamaster 300
Omega Seamaster 300
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14K Baume & Mercier White Gold & Diamond Cocktail Watch 6"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just an elegant, classy 14K white gold Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Family/Model: Dress Cocktail/Evening. It is definitely for a smaller wrist. The band is 6 inches when clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb Vacheron Constantin Geneve ladies diamond wristwatch is a very fine and rare piece from Switzerland’s oldest and one of the most estee...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Early and Rare Datejust "Big Bubble" from 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Datejust / Reference 6305 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

CARTIER 14K Gold Vintage Calatrava Watch ft. collaboration by Movado
Located in San Fernando, CA
Introducing an extraordinary find - an exceptionally rare co-branded Cartier wristwatch crafted by Movado, approximately dating back to the 1940s. This exquisitely handmade timepiec...
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold

UNWORN 2023 Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel REF 126284RBR
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 126284RBR MGIO Movement: Mechanical Automatic Case Size: 36 mm Case Material: Rolesor Stainless Steel Dial: Mint Green Bracele...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat Cockpit Wristwatch Ref A13357812. Auto, Chrono, Date, 2007
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Breitling Chronomat Cockpit A13357812 features a stainless steel 39mm case with attractive blue dial, stainless steel bracelet and has chronograph and date functions, powered by ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Breitling ref D13355 18K Gold & Steel 42mm Automatic Watch, c2003, Box + Papers
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This iconic Breitling Chronometre Crosswind Chronograph ref D13355, serial # 520XXX was bought in 2003, yet in a great condition & in excellent...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Braided Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Longines Movement Wristwatch Company: Cartier Movement: Longines Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1940s Le...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Seamaster ref 176-007 Chronograph Gold Filled Automatic Caliber 1040 Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare timepiece is an Omega Seamaster ref 176-007 Chronograph Gents’ Watch, It features: Swiss Automatic (self-winding) Caliber 1040, 22 jewels Movement. Based on Lema...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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