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Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case (40mm diameter). Black dial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 18K Tri-Color Gold Bracelet Bulgari Watch
By Bvlgari
Located in Miami, FL
This 1990's Serpenti Tubogas Watch Designed by Bvlgari France offers flexibility and the perfect complement for any ensemble.
Crafted in pure 150.7 grams of 18K rose, white, and yel...
Category
1990s Modern Watches
Materials
Gold
Calibre de Diver Cartier Men's Stainless Steel Watch WSCA0011
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Calibre de Diver Cartier Men's Stainless Steel Watch WSCA0011 - Automatic winding. Stainless Steel (42mm diameter). Blue dial with white Roman numerals and stick markers; date at 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Bulgari Diamond Onyx Serpenti Watch
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Diamond Onyx Serpenti Watch
An 18k white gold serpenti watch, set with brilliant-cut round diamonds and onyx signed BVLGARI.
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 'Twenty~4' White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Patek Philippe 'Twenty~4' watch crafted in 18 karat white gold. The rectangular stainless steel case measures 25 x 30 mm and is set with round brilliant cut diamonds. Case ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Hermès Carré Cuir Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Hermès 'Carré Cuir' ladies watch crafted in 18 karat rose gold. The square case measures 24mm x 24mm and the bezel is set with round brilliant cut diamonds. The unique di...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Cartier Pasha Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel WJ1203H9
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 42mm Pasha in yellow gold by Cartier, featuring a silver dial with a guilloche centre and sword-shaped hands in blued steel. The bezel is set with 42 round brilliant cut diamonds a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Bvlgari LVCEA Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari LVCEA Ladies watch crafted in 18 karat rose gold and stainless steel. Featuring a 33 mm case with black sundial guilloche pattern dial, Roman Numeral hour marker...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
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Patek Philippe Elipse Yellow Gold Gents Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1989 Patek Philippe Elipse Reference 3848 Wrist Watch, a one owner seldom worn watch complete with all Certificates and booklets. 32 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece 18K yellow Gold 3 piece c...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Men's Steel & Gold Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Men's Steel & Gold Watch 16233 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with yellow gold bezel (36mm diameter). Blue dial with Arab...
Category
20th Century Watches
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Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas Watch Diamond & Mother of Pearl 18k
Located in MIAMI, FL
Bold and timeless, the Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas watch is as contemporary today as it was when first created in 1935. Its distinctive design features an angled dial enabling the tim...
Category
2010s Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
PIAGET Diamond Tiger Eye Dial Diamond Bezel 18k Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
PIAGET Diamond 18k Gold Ladies Watch with tiger eye diamond dial and diamond bezel. all original, featuring Factory set diamond in the center of the Genuine Tiger Eye dial and origi...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Baum & Mercier Yellow Gold Lapis Dial and Diamonds Ladies Mechanical Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Baum & Mercier Ladies Wrist Watch, 30 X 27 M.M. 2 piece 18K Yellow Gold case with a Bezel of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 2 Carats and Grading as G in Color and V...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Super Mint Rolex 16600 Sea-Dweller Black Dial Men's Watch Box & Paper
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea-Dweller Black Dial Men's Watch 16600 Box & Paper
Specifications
Brand Rolex
Model Name Oyster Perpetual Date Sea-Dweller
Model No. 16600
Gender Me...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Solo Stainless Steel Watch, Large Model
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier Tank Solo watch with steel case, beaded crown set with a synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel, silvered light opaline dial, Roman numeral hour markers, and blued-steel ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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JAR Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection Vintage Watch
By JAR
Located in Greenwich, CT
This JAR designed and collectible vintage watch from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection is wearable fine art. With a orange silicone watch strap, a champagne colored face, an...
Category
2010s Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis Yellow Gold 1140 Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 23 mm Tank Louis in yellow gold by Cartier. Features a silver dial with Roman numerals, sword-shaped hands in blued steel and a secret Cartier signature at V of VII. The crown is s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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IWC Stainless Steel Pilot's Gents Watch Worldtimer IW326201
By IWC
Located in London, GB
A 45 mm stainless steel Pilot's Watch Worldtimer originally released in 2012 by IWC. Features a black dial with a date display and 24-hour display for the Worldtimer function. An ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Stainless Steel 5064A-001
Located in London, GB
A 36 mm stainless steel mid-size Aquanaut by Patek Philippe, featuring a black embossed dial with a date display at 3 o'clock. An original black rubber strap is equipped with a doubl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm x 31mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding /...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris circa 1937 Art Moderne Platinum and Diamond Ball Wristwatch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond wristwatch designed with a pivoting guilloché metal globe into which is set a circular dial with Arabic numerals, the shoulders set with round diamonds, comple...
Category
1930s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Steel Manual Winding Oyster with a Custom Finished Dial From Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6426
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Gold
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
Lady Datejust Rolex with its original box.
the box and the bracelet are 18 karat yellow gold.saphir glass
automatic movement . date .
diameter 26 mm.
golden dial with index sticks.
g...
Category
1880s Contemporary Antique Watches
Materials
Gold
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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Original Black Dial with Papers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Ref 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1977-78
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm
MOVEME...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and Gold with Original Dial Rare Model from Mid 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel / 14Kt. Gold Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm ...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Watches
J.E. Caldwell Nickel Finished Doctor's Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E. Caldwell
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Size Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver Nickel
DIMENSIONS: 35mm X 30mm
CIRCA: 1920 - 1930
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Pierre Cardin Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Moderne Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Pierre Cardin / Movement by Jaeger Le Coultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Solid Yellow Gold Bezel
DIMENSIONS: 40mm X 32mm
CIRC...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 with Classic Indexed Bezel, Mid 1960
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Ref. 1501
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm x 35mm
MOVEME...
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Diamond and Emerald White Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A rare and iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. The case features a white dial set with diamonds to mark the numbers with dauphine hour and minute hands. White gold bezel encrusted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 'Tankissime' Rose Gold and Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Tankissime' ladies watch crafted in 18 karat rose gold with diamond bezel. The case measures 30mm x 20mm with a silvered dial and Roman Numeral hour markers and i...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm
...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Art Deco, 9 Carat Gold, 1938
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco Jaeger Le Coultre Reverso wristwatch made in 1938.
The Reverso wristwatch was invented after a chance remark by Polo players in India during the colonial pe...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Olive Green Stainless Steel Watch 114200 Box & Paper
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Olive Green Stainless Steel 34mm Watch 114200
Box & Papers
Specifications
Brand Rolex
Model Name Oyster Perpetual
Model No. 114200
Gender Unisex
Case Diameter...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sybarite Clockwork Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.74 Carat White Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
Category
2010s Art Deco Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, Circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Ref. 1603
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm
CIRCA: 1973
MOVEMENT / CAL...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Concord Delirium Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
This beautiful timepiece features a fine brushed & polished Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet with a deployment buckle for added convenience, Magnificent Silver dial shines with Silv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Cartier Tank Louis Yellow Gold Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Case: Square case measuring 21mm x 28mm (lug to lug). Made in 18k yellow gold. Screw case back engraved "Cartier," "Tank Quartz," "18k Swiss made" and Serial Number. Sapphire Crystal...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Red Dial from 1967
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Ref.5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1967
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Men's Watch 115200
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Men's Watch 115200 - 115200. Stainless Steel ( 34 mm ) Smooth bezel. White dial with luminous hour markers. Oyster bracelet with deployant buckle. Pre-own...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
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Cartier New York, Charlton & Co. Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A watch composed of an openwork bracelet of old European- and baguette-cut diamonds centering a watch case with a single-cut diamond surround, white rectangular dial with black Arabi...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Omega Museum Tonneau Renverse 1952 5705.30.01 Limited Edition Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
From Omega's Museum Collection, this 33.5 mm limited edition Tonneau Renverse in red gold and white gold is in excellent condition. Museum Collection watches are reissues of original...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
Pierre Cardin Jaeger-LeCoultre Movement Stainless Steel Moderne Style Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Pierre Cardin / Movement by Jaeger LeCoultre
STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: 42mm X 30mm
CIRCA: 1970's
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage Watches
Universal Genève 18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45 mm X 37 mm
MOV...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Watches
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Watch, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 6305/1
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel w/ Rose Gold Bezel
DIMENSIONS: 42mm X 34mm
CIRCA: 1956/57
MOVEMENT...
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1960s Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Style Manual Wind Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
DIMENSIONS: 45mm X 35mm
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Manu...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Automatic Watch, circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr Notched Bezel / Ref. 15505
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: 42mm X 34mm
CIRCA: 1984
MOVEMENT / ...
Category
1980s Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 GMT Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch W/ Papers
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex Explorer II 16570 GMT Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch W/ Papers & Hang Tag
Specifications
Brand Rolex
Model Name Explorer II
Model No. 16570
Gender Unisex
Case Diameter 40mm...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual 6106
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 20 Jewels / Cal 645
DIAL / HANDS: Original Matte Dial gold gilde...
Category
1950s Post-War Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Spphire Wrist Watch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning and very elegant oval 1920 Art Deco wrist watch features a platinum with blue Sappires and Diamonds case along with the dial's stylized numerals. The white gold mesh b...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Breitling Stainless Steel Tonneau Shape Chronograph Watch
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape / Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: 43mm X 37mm
CIRCA: 1970's
MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Watches
Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel with Papers
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel With Papers
Specifications
Brand Rolex
Model Name Explorer I
Model No. 14270
Gender Unisex
Case Diameter 39 mm
Box No
Papers yes
Condit...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Longines 18kt Rose Gold Conquest Automatic Never Worn in Box
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Conquest
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 2000
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 49mm x 40mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Windi...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
JAR Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection Vintage Black White Watch
By JAR
Located in Greenwich, CT
This JAR designed and collectible vintage watch from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection is wearable fine art. With a chic black silicone watch strap, a silver face, and a cle...
Category
2010s Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Two Register Chronograph / 30 Pulsations
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: 47mm X 37mm
CIRCA: 1930's
...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 279173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Rolex Datejust 28mm 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 279173 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. 18K Yellow gold and Stainless Steel ( 28 mm). C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Black Dial Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Ref. 1603
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1971-1972
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm x 36mm
MOV...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Early Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 6105
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm
CIRCA: 1953 / 1954
MOVEME...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Philippe Charriol Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Bracelet Quartz Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Philippe Charriol
STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Tone
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: 40mm X 34mm
CIRCA: 2000
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Quartz
DIA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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, watches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bvlgari’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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