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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Bulgari
Rolex Oyster Vintage and rare pink solid gold
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster solid deep pink gold early cushion shaped case This watch is from late 20's early 30's The first Oyster case produced by Rolex and it is the first water proof watch in t...
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Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1996 Rolex Air King 34MM 14000 Silver Stick Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 90.63 Grams Stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watch with original box. The metal was tested and...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Like New 36mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual Blue Dial
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Like New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Automatic Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with Blue Dial. Model 126000 Includes Box, B...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 36mm Concentric Blue Silver Dial Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116000 Serial: V351*** Year: 2010 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Concentric Blue & Si...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Sky-Dweller Black Dial 326934
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel Sky-Dweller by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with the date, a month display via the 12 apertures, and a 24-hour display. The wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Ladies Diamond Rolex Cocktail Watch in 18ct White Gold
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
An original 1920s fine quality ladies ‘cocktail’ wristwatch by Rolex in 18ct white gold case and the guilloche enamelled face surrounded by diamonds.
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1973 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26MM 6917 White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 47.62 Grams Ladies stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark)...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Men's Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's Rolex submariner stainless steel, oyster band wristwatch. 8.75 Inches. model 16610 circa 1994. Length: 47.27mm Width: 40mm Band width at case: 20mm Case thickness: 12.56mm C...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1986 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26MM 69178 Champagne Dial President Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 72.15 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss made watch. The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex 16613 Submariner Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: T981*** Year: 1995 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial:...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm 18k Gold & Steel Watch ICED 1.5ct Diamonds White Dial
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 26mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 69173 and is in Excel...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel

Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished T. Blue Dial, 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305
Located in Miami, FL
Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch. Adorned with a white dial, two-tone bracelet, and circa 1950's. Model # 6305 & serial # 940770, this...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Made T. Blue Dial, 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm 126301 Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126301 Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch Arabic Script Dial This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replace...
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2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Orange Dial and Diamond Markers circa, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 Karat Gold Rolex President 1601 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold in eighteen karat 18K yellow gold describes this Rolex President 1601 DateJust 36mm Men's Luxury Wrist Watch. Circa 1962, this wildly popular Rolex mod...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Vintage 1960's
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Vintage 1960's Rare watch - Rose 14k gold plated case, buckle with steel back. Champagne, Rolex-signed dial, applied indice hour markers, Dauphine min...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Oyster Perpetual 18k Yellow Gold White Dial 116688
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 116688 Mo...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Gold Diamond DIAL 228238
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Day-Date 40mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 228238 Model - D...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Diagono 18kGold Watch CH35G
Located in Braintree, GB
Bvlgari Diagono 18kGold Watch CH35G Made in Switzerland, Made after 2000 Metal: 18k Gold Bracelet: 18kt gold Designer: Bvlgari Movement: Quartz Case: 18kt gold Case: 36 mm Reference...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case (41mm diameter). Black dial. Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster br...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Wristwatch 6916 Stainless Yellow Gold 18k 1YrWnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 6916 Movement: Automatic Year: 1979 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Warranty: One Year Metal Content: Stainless Steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 26MM 6516 Turquoise Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 46.51 Grams Ladies stainless steel diamond ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and de...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Tapestry Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Paper 2002
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: K752*** Year: 2002 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex 16750 GMT Master Pepsi Red Blue Stainless Box Paper Service Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16750 Serial: 9160*** Year: 1989 Model: GMT Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Pepsi - Red and Blue Dial: ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT-Master II Oyster Steel Ceramic Pepsi Black Dial Men Watch 126710BLRO
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned excellent condition. 2022 card. Box and papers included. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO Mod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1991 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 69173 Jubilee Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: ROLEX Gender: Ladies Material: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 54.09 grams One ladies, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel, ROLEX Swiss made ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Mens Watch 116503
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Card 2023. Full links. Rolex 100% original diamonds. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 11...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW 2024 Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 40mm Steel Black Dial Watch 126720VTNR
Located in New York, NY
Brand new watch. 2024 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex GMT-Master II 126720 Model Number: 126720VTNR Cou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 116233 18K Gold/Stainless Steel 36mm Watch
Located in Towson, MD
This Rolex Datejust watch is a luxury timepiece with a round, 36mm stainless steel and yellow gold case. It features a champagne dial with Roman numeral indices, a date indicator, an...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Black Concentric Dial Automatic Watch 116000
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2011 Card. V-serial. Comes with the original box and paper. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Daytona 40mm Steel Ceramic White Dial Panda Oyster Mens Watch 116500LN
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Box and papers included. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 116500LN Model Number: 116500LN Country/Reg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Distinctive Pati
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Distinctive Patina - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. The stainless steel case is complemente...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Diamond Dial Men Watch 116334
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. 2016 Card. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Datejust II 11633...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 18K White Gold Steel MOP Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126334
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. 2021 card. The watch shows signs of wear. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Datejust 41 Model N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Corum $10 Coin Watch 1893 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Travel Pouch Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: $10 Coin Watch 1893 Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 32mm Includes: -E...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K White Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch 326934
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned very good condition 2022 Card. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Sky-Dweller 326...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1996 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 69173 Jubilee Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: ROLEX Gender: Ladies Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 51.60 grams 18K yellow gold and stainless steel, ROLEX Swiss made watch with original box and pa...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 268622 Yacht Master Slate Rhodium Dial Platinum Stainless Steel 37mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 268622 Serial: 17V13*** Year: 2016 - Now Model: Yacht Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Platinum Dial: Slate...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Batman GMT Master II 126710BLNR Black Blue Stainless Steel Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126710 Serial: 608D4*** Year: 2020 - Now Model: GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: "Batman" Black & Blue Ce...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Mens Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold & Steel ICED 20ct Roman Dial Watch 126331
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 41mm Watch customized with 20.00 carats of Genuine Diamonds! The entire watch is Genuine only the custom Diamond Bezel and Dial have been added. The entire bezel, dial...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Rose Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust Watch Automatic White Dial 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel 79173
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP and Rolex Tag Condition: Excellent Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Reference Number: 79173 Circa 2002 Movement: Automatic F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. signs of wear. No original box and paper. Comes with a chronostore box and 2 year warranty. Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 69173 Mode...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual White Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Model Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rol...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34MM 15010 Mop Diamond Dial Oyster Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 90.40 Grams Stainless steel diamond ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and determine...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom T. Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2007
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: D704*** Year: 2007 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies, Ref. 80299
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster, reference number 80299, a refined timepiece tailored for women seeking both elegance and functionality. Crafted from white gold, this watch is in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Yellow Gold and Steel ladies Quartz Bracelet Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Bulgari Tubogas Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Quartz movement, Black Dial, Stainless steel with 18k Gold end pieces 5/8 inch wide flexible brac...
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Early 2000s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 36mm With Rare Pink Dial 116200
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 116200. This classic Rolex Datejust features a 36mm stainless steel case, stainless steel smooth bezel, rare and discontin...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offe...
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1930s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref bb26gl
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari Bvlgari in 18k on leather strap. Quartz. 26 mm case size. Ref bb26gl. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. Certified preowned Classic Bvlgari Bvlgari bb26gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 126613LB Submariner 41mm Blue Ceramic 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126613 Serial: OVC91*** Year: 2022 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Ceramic Dial: Blu...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Platinum Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116622
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. Rolex Yacht-Master Wristwatch - Model 116622 General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Ya...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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.

Bulgari’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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