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Rolex GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn GMT-Master II Batman in Oystersteel from Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a blue time zone hand. The ceramic black and blue bidirectional rotatable bezel features a gradu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Concord Mariner SG Ref. 15.72.115.V13 Men's Quartz Date Watch
Located in New York, NY
A sleek Concord Watch from the 20th century, featuring a distinctive octagonal case with a black textured dial. The watch is crafted in stainless steel, accented with a gold-tone bez...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega De Ville Prestige Chronometer Tonneau Automatic Mens Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Prestige Reference Number: 1681220 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Arnold Schwarzenegger LE Royal Oak Offshore 18k Gold 26007ba
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 18k Yellow Gold Audemars Piguet Arnold Schwarzenegger Limited Edition Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC 115 Op-Art Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC115 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed in France by fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1971. This beautiful and rare watch is the Pierre Cardin model PC115, and was crafted with a rectangular shape with op art patterns. Constructed with impeccable details in France by the Jaeger LeCoultre company in solid stainless steel, in very limited editions. After designing collarless suits for the Beatles in 1963 and Nasa Spacesuits in 1970, Pierre Cardin launched his very brief Space watch...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Chopard Imperiale Chronograph 384211-5001 Men's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Chopard Model: Imperiale Chronograph Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kinetic Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019 Condition: Come...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19049A 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oysterquartz President Day-Date 19049A Men's Watch. This timepiece features a 36mm case made of 18K white gold. It is equipped with an 18K white gold bezel that has factory-set...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gruen Steel & Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 22mm MOVEME...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Omega 9k Yellow Gold Watch Manual Wind Vintage Watch
Located in Houston, TX
A delicate and timeless piece of history, this Omega watch is polished, fully serviced, and ready to wear! Its elegant design and fine craftsmanship make it a perfect addition to any...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Two Tone Datejust With Rare, Original Navy Blue Dial circa
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1978 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel

1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic "TV" Watch - Stainless Steel
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. 1960's ULYSSE NARDIN Vintage...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Cintree Curvex 7502 QZ HJ POP Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Cintree Curvex 7502 QZ HJ POP Unisex Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 137212 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Franck Muller Model: Cintree Curvex Country of Origin: Switzerland Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with a Custom Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Chronograph, Collectors in amazing condition ! Reference OT 2955 3 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gol...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

HYT Soonow Green Limited Edition Skull Grey Dial Mens Watch H02235
By HYT
Located in New York, NY
Brand New with box and Papers. Open Card. Limited to 25 pcs. 🧠 HYT Soonow Green H02235 Men’s Mechanical Watch (48.8mm) 📌 General Overview Brand: HYT Model Name: Soonow Green Mod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Golden Bridge Stream Skeleton Limited Edition 18K Rose Gold watch
Located in New York, NY
Corum Golden Bridge Stream Skeleton Limited Edition 18K Rose Gold watch For more details leave us a message Model                   Golden Bridge Reference Number B 313/03296 Gend...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40MM 18K Gold Diamond Dial Steel mens Watch 116523G
Located in New York, NY
Preowned. Good condition. Comes with a original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 116523G Model Number: 116...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Omega Seamaster Chronostop 145009 1969
Located in London, GB
This Omega Seamaster Chronostop 145.009 has just benefited from passing through our workshop so its in exceptional working order. Purposely left unpolished and original where it can ...
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1960s British Vintage Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre 180.1.99 Grand Reveil 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's watch
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre 180.1.99 Grand Reveil 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's watch For more details leave us a message Model                  Grand Reveil Reference Number 180.1.99 Gender...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

A. Lange & Sohne Langematik 38.5mm Perpetual Platinum Gray Dial Watch 310.025E
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Collectible: A. Lange & Söhne Platinum Perpetual Calendar Discover one of the most exclusive timepieces on the market—an exceptional A. Lange & Söhne Perpetual Calendar in pla...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Yacht-Master 37mm Platinum Steel Rhodium Dial Automatic Watch 268622
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Comes with the original box and papers. Case Details: Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Color: Gray Case Size: 37 mm Case Thickness: 11 mm Caseback: Solid Case Finish: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss RA396
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1987, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a mas...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Omega Geneve 13332
Located in London, GB
Omega Geneve 13332 9ct Gold 36mm Vintage 1960 Pie Pan Dial A beautifully elegant example of classic mid-century watchmaking, this vintage Omega Geneve 13332 from circa 1960 is a rare and refined timepiece. Featuring a 36mm 9ct gold case, stunning crosshair “pie pan” silver dial, and a manual-wind calibre 267 movement, this is a superb piece of Omega history — and one of the best-preserved examples of its kind. Presented with a vintage Omega box...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon, Ref 2471, day date moonphase, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Reference 2471-3 , Extremely rare & collectors from the 1950 s. Movement: Manual winding caliber 381 Case: Stainless steel...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Men's Classic Stainless Steel Wrist Watch Model E9187F41
By Ebel
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Swiss made with contemporary sport watch design, Ebel Classic Stainless Steel Men's / Unisex Watch Model Number E9187F41. The stainless steel watch case size is 37mm and wrist size i...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Imperiale Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Chopard Model: Imperiale Reference Number: 8219 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case w...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF1313.BA0819 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF1313.BA0819 Unisex Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 139316 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Tag Heuer Model: Aquaracer Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Quar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Yellow Gold Watch Band, Circa 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mesh Watch Band, Circa 1970s. Stamped on the inside clasp is 14K 50 AR meaning the band was manufactured in the Arezzo area of It...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K Rose Gold Ivory Dial Automatic Men Watch 5227R-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. 2015 paper. unworn band. It comes with a Patek Travel pouch and papers. General Information Brand: Patek Philippe Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA207S
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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual 67193 18k 25mm Gold SS Automatic 1980s Luxury RA457
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Lady Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is square, decorated with golden Arabic numerals. The bottom marked "Juvénia Swiss manufacture Switerland". Small ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Yellow 14k Gold Unisex Mid-Century Mesh Dress Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's unisex Omega wrist watch. Stylish mid-century 14k yellow gold round bezel dress wristwatch complimented by a beautiful 7.25 inch mesh band which matches the dial. Clas...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1630 Quartz Tank Obus, 1990's
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 ...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

olex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Gucci Women's YA112416 Twirl Diamond Cuff Watch
Located in New York, NY
New with tags GUCCI Women's YA112416 Twirl Watch with White Dial and diamond bezel, diamonds weighting in total 2.60 carats: Quartz movement Scratch resis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Blancpain Limited Edition Extra Slim Automatic Porcelain Breguet Dial, Circ 1995
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Blancpain Limited Edition Extra Slim Automatic; with Porcelain Breguet Dial. The watch is made in a18K yellow gold case measuring 36mm with Sapphire crystal, sub second hand at 6 o'...
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1990s European Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Pink MOP Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 69174
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond Bezel and Pink Mother of Pearl dial.
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Steel Ceramic Black Dial Men Automatic Watch 126610LN
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers ...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Green Dial And Diamond Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Grand Date Automatic Watch
Located in Abano Terme, IT
Maurice Lacroix wristwatch from the Masterpiece Grand Date collection. reference: MP 6378-SSS001. 40mm stainless steel case with a polished surface. Visual motion thanks to the sapp...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Roman Numeral Green Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Piaget 1970 Retro Modern Bracelet Wristwatch in 18Kt with Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional wristwatch bracelet designed by Baume & Mercier. A modernist geometric wristwatch bracelet, created at the beginning of the 1970's. This one-of-a-kind piece, was careful...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust 28mm White Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Ladies Watch 279160-0016
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 28 White Dial Steel Ladies Watch 279160. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 28 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars 25934BA Equation Of Time-Akashi
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Equation of Time Akashi 25934BA is a luxurious timepiece that combines exquisite craftsmanship with advanced horological complications. The watch f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 42mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 5968A-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-ownedgood condition. Comes with an original orange rubber strap. 2022 paper. Box and paper full set.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega 18K Yellow Gold Hobnail Case & Dial Vintage Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Vintage 18k Solid Yellow Gold Timepiece. This exquisite vintage watch combines timeless elegance with refined craftsmanship—ideal for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Fashioned fro...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Flagship S/Steel Vintage c1970's Swiss Manual 34mm Gents' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Longines have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power This particular example is a Longines Flagship – an elegant gents' watch, dating from c...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Oval Circa 1970s watch
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Oval Circa 1970s watch For more details leave us a message Model                  Golden Ellipse Reference Number 3577 Gender Unisex Me...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126333 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Men's Vintage US Gold Coin Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
US dollar gold watch. Unique Eska 17 jewel manual wind wristwatch. The case is a US $20 dollar 1898 gold coin that opens via a side button which opens the front and reveals the Eska watch...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hublot 525.OX.0180.LR Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph 45mm 18K Rose Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 525.OX.0180.LR Model: Classic Fusion Aerofusion Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Skeleton Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size...
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2010s Watches

Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm Purple Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 8982*** Year: 1986 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Custom Purple D...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126233 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Oval Pocket Watch by Longines
Located in Boston, MA
An art deco Tiffany & Co. pocket watch crafted in sterling silver. The oval watch features a silver dial with bold Arabic numerals and the Tiffany & Co. signature, emphasizing its S...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

NEW Rolex Datejust 41mm 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Oyster Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with a Patek travel pouch and Original paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

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. 

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

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

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

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

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.

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