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Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous mid-century Record Watch Company Datafix Triple Date Moon Phase Cal 107C Reference 257. Steel Men's watch in Acier Case #13321, size 35mm, with an attractive copper color face. Arabic numerals indicate time on even numbers. Features include pointer date...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 9631 Mechanical Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1966 Mechanical Windup Rolex Movement Ref. 9631. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is St...
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1960s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Factory Dial 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 26MM Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Two Tone Watch 69173
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Datejust 26mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Two-Tone Watch 69173 with a Jubilee band epitomizes timeless sophistication and exceptional craftsmanship. The 26mm cas...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 36mm Diamond BARK FINISH 18K Yellow Gold Watch 18078
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Day-Date President 36mm Diamond Bark Finish 18K Yellow Gold Watch 18078 is a striking and luxurious timepiece that seamlessly blends tradition with modern elegance. Crafted...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel Blue Dial Ladies Custom Diamond Watch 69173G
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom dial and bezel. No original box and papers. High-quality diamond dial and bezel. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Numb...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, 18k Gold

Vintage Bucherer Chronograph Hand Wind Men's Watch Lemania 1280
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Bucherer stainless steel chronograph hand-wind men's watch is a standout piece that blends mid-century Swiss craftsmanship with bold, functional design. Encased in durab...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee collection Ladies Automatic Steel and Gold Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Santos Galbee collection Ladies Wrist watch, 34 x 24 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case with 18k Yellow Gold bezel, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glass Crystal, Auto...
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1990s French Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Chopard Femme Classique Quartz Diamond Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1990
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This beautiful, hard-to-find late 20th century timepiece features a round white face with gold dot hours within a wide, rounded bezel punctuated with clean white diamonds. The Imper...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Panthère de Cartier Ladies Watch, Double Diamond Face, Vintage, 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Manhasset, NY
Panthère de Cartier Ladies Watch, Double Diamond Face, Vintage, 18Kt Yellow Gold, 96 Diamonds Guaranteed stunning and timeless Cartier Panther wristwatch, crafted in 1991, exudes e...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 Yellow Gold Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch 25mm
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 Yellow Gold Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch is a sophisticated blend of timeless design and precise functionality. Crafted in luxurious yellow gold, this 25mm timepiece features the iconic octagonal shape that has made the Santos collection a symbol of elegance and innovation. The classic white dial, with its bold Roman numerals and distinctive blue steel hands, adds a touch of refinement and clarity. Powered by an automatic movement, this watch ensures exceptional performance and accuracy, making it as reliable as it is stylish. The sleek yellow gold bracelet complements the watch’s refined design, offering both comfort and a secure fit. Perfect for the discerning woman, the Cartier Santos Octagon watch...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, France Retro Gold Box Snake Chain Bracelet Watch, Backwinder Movement
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold backwinder watch bracelet of box snake link design featuring a rectangular face with Arabic numerals, completed by a foldover clasp, in 18k. Cartier, France. With a Cart...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Piaget Ref. 9131C4 Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and vintage 1980s Piaget Swiss wristwatch, crafted in 18K yellow gold. This bold timepiece features a 23mm square case with a 4.6mm thickness and a band that tape...
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom Diamond Dial and bezel. No original box and no paper. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model N...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel case and bracelet ladies wristwatch. The name Diagono is inspired by the Greek agon, or competition. ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18K Gold President 69138 Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Ladies 26mm Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Datejust 18K Gold President 69138 Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Ladies 26mm Watch is a quintessential symbol of luxury and refinement. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this elegant tim...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Date 6917 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel 26mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917 Year: 1982 Model: Rolex Ladies Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne F...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust President 69178 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold 26mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: L834*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yello...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Watch Movado Movement
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Watch Movado Movement A refined expression of timeless elegance, this vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. ladies’ watch is meticulously crafted from lu...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust Ref 6917 18k Gold Diamond Set Automatic 1980s Luxury NA134B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k gold Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master wat...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage LeCoultre 14k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Brand: LeCoultre Caliber: 480 Case Size: 33mm Movement: Manual Wind Material: Lizard Grain Leather Size: 7 1/2" Weight: 27 Grams Condition: Good vintage condition, running wel.. Ite...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 16220 Silver Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel 36mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16220 Serial: W945*** Year: 1995 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom Di...
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1990s Watches

1971 OMEGA DYNAMIC First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch
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 via other online sites with a 5.0 star rating. 1971 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens First Generation Cal. 565 Watch with Quick-Setting Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition - Interesting & Distinctive - 1 Year Warranty Created in 1967 by Omega's sales director Robert Forster, the Dynamic is an iconic example of a true retro style. The clean and functional watch, a considerable success for Omega, possessed a number of designed elements that made it stand out: An ellipse shape with recessed crown determined to be the best geometric shape for the wrist, determined after extensive study Easy to read two-tone dial with "time zone" sections. Unicoc case with hermetically sealed crystal water-resistant to a depth of 30m. Available with a stainless steel bracelet or easily interchangeable water-resistant Cor-fam straps According to an Omega advertisement at the time, "The shape of the Omega Dynamic was determined by the anatomy of your wrist; its dial by the workings of your eyes; it strap by the physiology of your skin." Today's offering showcases this first edition Dynamic in gorgeous all-original condition. The first generation of the watch lasted only from 1968 until 1970. As one of the early Dynamics, before Omega switched to using the 1000 series movements for the line, it is powered by Omega's high-grade caliber 565. Omega's top-tier caliber 565 movement, one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, was the top-tier offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and is arguably the finest mass-produced automatic movement from era. It is all-original and presents in gorgeous condition. Its case presents as mint. The stamping on the back is still perfectly crisp. Its fabulous two-tone Omega sector dial...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex DateJust 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee Watch 16013
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Datejust 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee Watch (Ref. 16013) is a timeless symbol of elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a stunning champagne-colored ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Stainless Steel & 14Kt. Yellow Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch 16220
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No holes case. Clean dial and hands. 🕰️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust 16220 Model Number: 16220 Type: Wristwatch Department...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe & Co. Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 44 mm ). Gold with Arabic numerals; sub dial...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Watches

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch. Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an internationally recognizable classic. Immaculately crafted from 18K yellow gold, this ra...
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20th Century Italian Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold BB 26 DGG Diamond Dial Wrist Size 6 Watch
Located in New York, NY
A true icon of Italian luxury, this Bvlgari BB 26 DGG timepiece is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a refined 26mm case with a diamond-set dial that brings subtle sparkle and ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Fontomatic Men's Wrist Watch w Date
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In its period and considered modernist style circa late 1950's, this 33mm vintage Waltham Men's Wrist Watch presents a sleek look with a black face,co...
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1960s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Seamaster Cal 344 14k Solid Gold 35mm Mens Manual Wind 1950s Vintage RA572
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, 14k solid gold Men's Omega Seamaster manual wind, c.1954, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed tropical...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Santos Carrée Two-Tone Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Carrée 81036288 / 2961 Watch. This timepiece features a 29mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fixed bezel. The white d...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

BUCHERER Swiss Wristwatch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Red Lizard Leather Strap
Located in Miami, FL
A wrist watch designed by Bucherer. This is a classic manual wingding wrist watch, created in Switzerland by the company of Bucherer. The case has been designed in the shape of a H...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Vintage 1601 Pie Pan Datejust on Jubilee Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Rolex Datejust wristwatch crafted in stainless steel. The round watch features a silver sunburst dial with precise baton indexes and ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier St Petersburg Tutti Frutti Watch
Located in London, GB
This gem set Cartier St Petersburg is in amazing condition. The 15mm yellow gold case is set with four baguette diamonds on either side of the engine turned...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust President 6917 Black Tapestry Dial Bark 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917 Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bark President Bracelet Bezel: 18K Y...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm MO...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Three Row 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Large Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthère Large Men's Watch is a sophisticated timepiece that exudes elegance and luxury. It features a 29mm stainless steel case, complemented by an 18K yellow gold bezel tha...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18K Yellow Gold Steel Gray Dial Mens Watch 56303SA
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box.
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Longines Yellow Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gentlemen's Longines 14 Karat Gold Watch. This circa 1980s Longines wristwatch features a 14k yellow gold case and mesh-style bracelet with a fold-...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Must de Cartier Tank Blue Mystery Dial. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Small Windup Watch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). RARE Blue Mystery Dial. Manual Windup Movement New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: Ne...
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch. Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an internationally recognizable classic. Immaculately crafted from 18K yellow gold, this ra...
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20th Century Italian Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Corum 18k Yellow Gold 23mm Five 5 Dollar Coin Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum. Movement: Swiss Made - Quartz Case Material: Solid 18k Gold Case Serial Number: 499465 Gross Weight: 19.6 Grams (including case, movement, and strap) Case Size: 23...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch was first introduced to military personnel during the Vietnam era. The identical watch continued in production until February 1982. This ...
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1980s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Watch KL6292
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned vintage watch in working good condition. The crown is from a different Omega model. Production years around 1962-1963. Aftermarket leather strap and buckle, it show signs o...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Lucien Piccard 14k White Gold Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Lucien Piccard men's watch exudes timeless refinement with its minimalist design and luxurious materials. Crafted in solid 14k white gold, the sleek round case houses a ...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with sa...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Omega 351 Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Men's Bumper Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In the popular 32mm case of the period, this great 1950s Omega timepiece is a winner. In original condition, the domed crystal and authentic retro dia...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, with white dial.  Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1980's Size 6 inches
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller Mint Stainless Steel
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Sea-Dweller REFRENCE: 16600 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black Ceramic BAND: Oyster Steel LINKS: 12 MOVEMENT: Automatic Mint condition, re...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 6927
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1982. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin, a Fine and Large Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Model: "Chronometre Royal" Movement...
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1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s All Original RA505
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic in stunning blue, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" blue textured dial a...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Genuine Rolex Watch. 14k Stainless Steel Ladies ROLEX 6619 Automatic Wristwatch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex with 14k White gold Bezel Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1960s.  25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6619. Beautiful Watch. Case and Bracelet is ...
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1960s Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega 1945 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Crocodile Band Wristwatch
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 1945 Omega wristwatch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, features a 34mm case and 18mm brown crocodile grain strap, the watch carries the serial number 10492405 and case ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Small Two Row 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthère small watch is a sophisticated timepiece that exudes elegance and luxury. It features a 22mm stainless steel case, complemented by an 18K yellow gold bezel that adds...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 34mm 18k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 34mm White White Dial Roman Numeral Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band Creator: Rolex Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection Case Material: 18k Gold and Stainless Steel S...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens IWC Schaffhausen Deluxe 18k Gold 34mm Manual Wind1960s Swiss Luxury RA512
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Men's IWC Schaffhausen De Luxe manual wind dress watch, c.1960s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous,...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k 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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