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Wrist Watches For Sale
Cartier Santos Demoiselle 2698 20MM 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K yellow gold and Stainless Steel Weight: 50.20 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Cartier Swiss made watch with origin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

TAG Heuer 2000 ref 972 613 Professional 200m 35mm S/Steel Aluminium Bezel Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TAG Heuer 2000 Professional 200 Meters ref 972 613 Gents' Wristwatch features: 35mm Stainless Steel Case, in matte finish with screw down ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

2017 Historical Richard Mille RM11-03 Titanium 50mm
Located in Bilbao, ES
RM11_03 Richard Mille Excellent condition with box and papers CALIBRE RMAC3 Skeletonised automatic movement with hours, minutes, seconds, flyback chronograph, 60-minute countdown timer at 9 o’clock, 12-hour totaliser, oversize date, month indicator and variable-geometry rotor. Restyling is a crucial element in the lifecycle of any product. A watch has to possess vitality and be integrated into a brand’s natural stylistic development. A fixture of the Richard Mille collection since 2007, the RM 011 retired at the height of its glory to make way for the RM 11...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Titanium

Piaget 18k Yellow Gold Hexagonal Tiger’s Eye manual hand winding wristwatch
Located in Braintree, GB
Piaget 18k Yellow Gold Hexagonal Tiger’s Eye manual hand winding wristwatch. Made in Switzerland, 1980's Piaget is acclaimed for its precision movements and unique, fascinating desi...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu De Cartier men's wristwatch in gold and stainless steel
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Ballon Bleu De Cartier men's wristwatch in gold and stainless steel. Case back is screwed, canned crown blue set with a sapphire cabochon . Reference Number: 3001 Collectio...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Circa 1920’s Bremen 14K Rose Gold Sterling Silver Back Manual Wind Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: BREMEN Gender: Men’s Metal Type: 14 Karat Rose Gold & Sterling Silver Length: 9.0 inches Width: 17.5 mm Weight: 42.04 grams Mens 14K rose gold 935 Sterling Silver Back ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Rolex Submariner Date Flat 4 Kermit
Located in Great Neck, NY
A true collectors piece! 100% Authentic Rolex Submariner Date KERMIT FLAT 4 BEZEL 40mm reference 16610LV. This listing is for the watch wi...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Grande Complication Watch 26065OR.OO.D088CR.01
Located in Southampton, PA
Who can say no to this exquisite rose gold Grande Complication from Audemars Piguet? A rare gem, this Royal Oak Grande Complication ref. 26065OR.OO.D088CR.01 is a skeletonized wristw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 16233 Green Stick Index Fluted Jubilee
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Gender - Unisex Model - 16233 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold/Stainless steel Case size - 36mm Bezel - Yellow gold fluted. Crystal - sapphire Movement - Automatic cal 313...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Roadster Men's Watch Automatic Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Cartier Roadster automatic men's watch in steel, grey dial with Arabic numerals; date at 3 o'clock. Cartier Roadster stainless steel bracel...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tortue XL Collection Privee Perpetual Calendar Limited 18K Gold Watch
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare CARTIER Tortue XL wrist watch Limited, numbered edition, no longer available From Cartier's special "COLLECTION PRIVEE " 18K Gold Perpetual calendar, two time zones Movement Calibre 9421 MC Original Cartier Strap with Cartier 18K gold buckle Comes with original Cartier COLLECTION PRIVEE...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere de Cartier Midsize 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: Panthere de Cartier Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Ivory Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 27mm ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Colisee Ladies Yellow Gold Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Colisee ladies Wrist Watch, 18k yellow Gold 24 M.M. 2 piece water resistant case, Quartz movement, White matt dial with Black roman Numerals, Sapphire crown. 11 M....
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 2-Tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 2-tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch SKU: WA00002 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: ROLEX Two tone Datejust Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Automatic Year of Manufacture: 1982-02 Condition: In excellent condition and Preowned Gently Used. CASE DETAILS Case Shape: Round Case Diameter (mm): 36 Bezel Type: Brown Roman Numeral Water Resistant Depth (m): NA BRACELET DETAILS Band Type: 18k / Stainless Steel Bracelet Type: Genuine Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex...
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20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Omega Ladies Gold Platinum Diamond Pearl and Enamel Covered Bracelet Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Omega Very Scarce High Jewelry / watch Collection Covered Bracelet ladies Wrist Watch. A 17 Jewel manual Back wind Movement within an 18K Yellow Gold concealed case with C...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6466
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex 1950’s midsize steel 6466 Oysterdate precision. Riveted stretch Rolex Oyster band from the mid 1950’s, buckle from the 1960's. Natural patin...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Audemars Piguet Dress 67345BC/Z/0001CR/01 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Retail price 12,950 USD. In excellent condition and recently serviced by a certified watchmaker. Generic Strap. Photos of actual watch. 72 Diamonds = .69ctw. Comes with the original ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 3 Strand Rope Cocktail Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Boasting a minimalist design, this delightful 1970s Tiffany & Co. cocktail / dress watch is the quintessential accessory for any vintage fashionista. The classy 14 karat yellow gold,...
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1970s Swiss Neoclassical Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Speedmaster Master Chronograph Men's Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph men's wristwatch. Stainless steel Omega band, Black dial with stainless steel case and recently serviced. Late 1990's All original Speedmaster. Band is ...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Stainless Steel & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Riviera
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 22mm octagonal case, push/pull crown, sapphire crystal Band: 18K yellow gold/stainless steel bracelet, integrated clasp Dial: champagn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Swatch Twelve Apostles Watch Hand Signed by Kostabi 1995 New, Never Worn
By Mark Kostabi
Located in Wallkill, NY
New old stock 1995 Mark Kostabi Swatch Watch, Twelve Apostles Hand illustrated and Signed on the case and band by Kostabi Himself. He named it BOMB PA...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther Ladies Watch WF3254B9 1280
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panther Ladies Watch WF3254B9 1280 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold with diamonds (30 x 21 mm). Ivory dial with black Roman numerals. 18K Yellow Gold Panthere bracel...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Heuer Stainless Steel Waterproof Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 43mm X 37mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Must De Cartier Tank Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Must de Cartier tank quartz vermeil wristwatch circa 1980. ABOUT THIS ITEM: #W-CJ1821. Scroll down for specifications. Like so many other Cartier wristwatch designs this large tank ...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Stainless Steel & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Santos
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 35.1mm rectangular case, 18K yellow gold screw bezel, push pull crown, sapphire crystal Dial: white roman dial, steel swor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Corum Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Quartz Wristwatch
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). CORUM - a lady's Bubble wrist watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cuervo & Sobrinos 18kt. Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Chronograph from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Drs. Pulsation / Single Button Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSION...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Ladies Omega 12kt Gold Filled Watch Working 15 Jewel Fully Serviced Warranty
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 12kt white gold vintage ladies' Omega watch with a 16mm x 20mm x 8mm case. The face of the watch is silver, the band has a 26mm clasp, 2.25 inches on one side and 2 inches ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold, Silver

Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length x Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Cartier Sterling Silver Tank Vermeil
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 25 x 25mm rectangular case, smooth bezel, push pull crown, sapphire crystal Dial: white roman dial, steel sword sweepin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald Mesh Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy antique ladies wrist watch was crafted during the art deco period and features a mechanical, hand winding, Swiss movement made by PATEK Philippe. Only the finest quality ...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Blue MOP Rainbow Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Blue Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapphire ...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Serpenti Watch with Diamond markers
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning stainless steel, Bvlgari serpentine, watch with diamond hour markers. These timeless iconic watches are perfect for every day, where we’re dressing up in the evening the wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Men's Steel & Gold Watch 16233
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 stic...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. by International 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Tank Watch, circa 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank / Hinged Case METAL / MATERIAL: 18Ktl. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / ...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Automatic Bumper Chronometer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Omega Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 35.2mm round case, smooth bezel, push/pull crown Band: black leather strap, buckle Dial: silver stick R...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1972
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 1200 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

J.W. Benson 14 Karat Oval Military Style Engraved Handmade from 1918
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oval METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 26mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1918 MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Original Riveted Bracelet Machined Bezel 2005
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm Length X 34mm...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary Steel Grey Dial 15510ST.OO.1320ST.05
Located in New York, NY
This Royal Oak Selfwinding "50th Anniversary" is crafted in a stainless steel case measuring 41mm. The grey dial features the “Grande Tapisserie” pattern with white gold applied hour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Grey Dial Steel and Gold 116523
Located in London, GB
A Daytona in Oystersteel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a distinctive grey dial with an engraved tachymetric scale, three chronograph counters and pushers, the Daytona was desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rialto 18K Gold Chronograph Automatic 42mm Mens' Watch. 18K Gold Buckle & Rotor.
By Rialto
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This vintage 1990's timepiece is by renowned Italian brand Rialto It features a solid case, that measures 42mm x 47mm (from lug to lug) 15mm thick, it has the great presence on ...
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1990s Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1960s Piaget Diamond 18K Gold Lapis Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Vintage wristwatch from the renowned luxury brand, Piaget, is celebrated for its exceptional timepieces and exquisite jewelry. This timepiece showcases a 28mm Lapis dia...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Red Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Red Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And ha...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cable Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: sterling silver / 14K yellow gold bezel Dial: Mother of Pearl Serial # T-20XXX Dimensions: watch top measures 21 x 19mm No box or papers included
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Daniel Perret 18 Karat Yellow Gold 25 Jewel Automatic
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 33.9mm round 18K yellow gold case, acrylic crystal, push/pull crown, smooth bezel Dial: silver stick Bracelet: grey ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 41mm Mint Green Dial 126300
Located in London, GB
An unworn 41mm stainless steel Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a distinctive mint green fluted motif dial with applied hour markers and a smooth fixed steel bezel. Fitted with a sapphir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 2509 Yellow Gold Waterproof Mechanical 1950s Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid 1950s Patek Philippe Reference 2509 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M x 9 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold Waterproof case with inside dust cover. Caliber 12-400 Gold lever 18 Jewel mechanical,...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maurice LaCroix Stainless Steel & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Miros Integral
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: mother of pearl Serial # AC18XXX Reference # 32823 Complete with original box and papers Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Blancpain 50 Fathoms Flyback Chronograph Men's Watch Ref 1130-52A
Located in Dallas, TX
Blancpain 50 Fathoms Flyback Chronograph Men's Watch Ref 1130-52A - Automatic winding. Stainless steel (45mm). Black dial with luminous style markers, date. Black fabric strap with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Steel And Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust steel and gold wristwatch, circa 1999 SPECIFICATIONS: W-DJ622H Rolex automatic mens watch, quick set sapphire crystal and Chocolate Rolex Rolex... d...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Piaget 18k White Gold Lady's Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18k White Gold Lady's Wristwatch Rectangular shaped case with rounded corners, 18 karat white gold, with the classic Piaget surface finish on the straps, mechanical movement;...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Classic Cartier Americaine 18k yellow gold Tank watch. Comes with original box and papers and all links. Excellent condition - the watch retails new for $20,000.
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1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Stainless Steel La Grande Classique De Longines
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Longines Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 24mm round stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, push/pull crown Dial: mother of pearl, diamond Band: stainless stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Stainless Steel Black PVD Nightflyer Limited Edition
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 45mm stainless steel round case, sapphire bubble crystal, push/pull crown Band: black leather, deployment clasp Dial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Doppia By Bertolucci Stainless Steel Diamond and Mother of Pearl Dress
By Bertolucci Pulchar
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 34.5 x 28mm stainless case, sapphire crystal, .60cttw diamond bezel Band: black stingray, integrated clasp Dial: mother of pearl, sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona White Gold Pave Diamond Dial & Sapphire Set 11659912SA
Located in London, GB
A stunning diamond and sapphire set Daytona crafted in white gold by Rolex. Features a pave diamond dial with roman applied numerals, 3 sub dials featuring a 30 minute and 12 hour recorder as well as a small seconds. Complimenting the dial is a fixed white gold bezel set with 48 baguette cut diamonds and 12 baguette cut sapphires. The watch is further enhanced with 48 round brilliant cut diamonds by the hoods between the lugs. Fitted with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a self-winding automatic movement and a Rolex blue leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Movado Stainless Steel Gold Plated Museum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: Hours, minutes Case: 30mm stainless steel round case, sapphire crystal, smooth bezel, push-pull crown Band: black leather strap, buckle Dial: black museum ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bvlgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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.

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

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