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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Bulgari
Rolex Submariner Date Black Ceramic 41mm Stainless Steel 126610LN Papers 2023
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The watch is in MINT pre-owned condition. The bracelet has been professionally polished and looks incredible! Has signs of very light wear like small scratches (please look at all th...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller 326933 – 42mm White Dial Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Sky-Dweller 326933 – 42mm White Dial Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Box & Card Included Elevate your collection with this striking Rolex Sky-Dweller, reference 326933, cra...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Silver Campaign Style Ladies Watch with Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1916
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1916 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT /...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rolex Day-Date President 18K Everose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 118235
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. 2005 Production. The watch comes with a box but no paper. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accur...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. * Free Shipping within the U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA459B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning classic, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 Turn-O-Graph, the "Thunderbird", c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic ...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II 116710 Black Ceramic Stainless Steel 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116710 Year: 2008 Model: Rolex GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black Fac...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 116610LN Black Ceramic Stainless Steel 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610LN Model: Rolex Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Bezel Dial: Black Face: Sapphi...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

2022 Rolex 126334 Datejust 41 Black Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 78K04*** Year: 2022 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel Dial: Original Fac...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6624 30mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s RA456
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6624 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1962. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, appli...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT Master II Coke 16760 Fat Lady Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16760 Serial: R244*** Year: 1987 Model: Rolex GMT Master II (Fat Lady) Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Oyster Band Bezel: "Co...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

New Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 126500LN Steel Ceramic Black Dial Watch B&P 2024
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Box and papers included. General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 126500LN Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Vinta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex DateJust 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Gold Steel Jubilee Watch 16233
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautifully customized Rolex Datejust 36mm, reference 16233, blends classic Rolex heritage with bold, modern luxury. Crafted from stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (Rolesor), ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel

2025 Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Wimbledon Dial Jubilee Steel 18K Gold Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 30671*** Year: 2025 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Bezel: 18K White...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex 6917 Datejust Watch 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel with Champagne Sti
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 6917 Datejust Watch 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel with Champagne Stick Dial and Jubilee Bracelet This beautiful Rolex 6917 Datejust Watch is in excellent condition and i...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Midsize Datejust 178341 Diamond VI 18K Rose Gold Steel Service Paper 31mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178341 Serial: XY068*** Year: 2010-2024 Model: Rolex Midsize Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bez...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Stick m...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1941 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 9127. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 1...
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1940s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 37mm 6623 On Leather Watch Box and Papers
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini 37mm in 18k gold case and ostrich leather strap. 1990 year with the original Cellini anniversary box and papers. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Cellini 18K Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31MM White Gold Steel Blue Dial Ladies Watch 177200
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Box and papers. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch (Model: 177200) General Information Brand: Rolex Model: 177200 Model Number: 177200 Type: Wristwatch De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 16263 Black Diamond Dial and Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Stainless 36mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16263 Year: 2001 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel D...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Date 15053 Champagne Gold Peg Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15053 Serial: 7212*** Year: 1982 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 279173 Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 28mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 279173 Year: 2021 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Fluted Be...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Day Date President 1803 Buckley Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 3841*** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: ...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master II 116718 18K Yellow Gold Black Ceramic Box 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116718 Year: 2007 Model: Rolex GMT Master II Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Black Ceramic Bezel Dial: Black Dia...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch with rare “Thunderbird” bezel dated Circa 1947. Snap back 18ct gold case with straight, tapered, curved lugs. Rare milled “Thunderbird” bezel with indented square markers for the hours and a double square marker for 12. Case marked Rolex, with the Rolex crown...
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1940s Swiss Post-War Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex 16018 18k Yellow Gold Red Khanjar Dial Vintage Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex 16018 18k Yellow Gold Datejust with a red khanjar dial is an exquisite timepiece that blends luxury with cultural significance. Featuring a polished ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625 with Card
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex 2-Tone Steel & Gold Thunderbird Datejust 1625 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with yellow gold Thunderbird bezel. Silver dial with gold stick...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 14010 Air King 35m Automatic w Paper 1990s Swiss RA478B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Ref.14010 Oyster "Air-King" Precision automatic with original paper, c.1997, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Gold Steel Jubilee Silver Dial Ladies Watch 179173
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Box and papers. 💎 Rolex Datejust 179173 Women’s Wristwatch (26mm) 📌 General Overview Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 179173 Type: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFRENCE: 16618 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Blue BEZEL: Blue BAND: Oyster 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic Highly desirable violet/...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Vintage Rolex Watch w/ 13K Band
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage 18k yellow Rolex watch case with 13k yellow gold bracelet. The manual wind 17 jewel movement. The case size is 16mm in diameter. The back ...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case and Bra...
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1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Watch 116233
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Date...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Ladies Rolex CELLINI 3810 Round WristWatch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Cellini Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1972 Rolex 1600 Movement Ref. 3810 Round Cellini Beautiful Watch. Manua...
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1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Daytona Black Dial Stainless Steel 16520
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Daytona Reference: 16520 Year: 1996 Dial: Black Band Material: Stainless Steel Case Material: Stainless Steel Box/Papers: Box yes, Papers no Included: Brilliance...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Datejust with Custom Orange Dial, 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Steel Ceramic Black Dial Men Automatic Watch 126610LN
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Number: 126610LN Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury, Sport Country/...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126301 Rhodium Motif Dial 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126301 Year: 2022 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Smooth Beze...
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2010s Wrist Watches

NEW 2025 Stickered Rolex Sky-Dweller White Gold Steel Green Dial Watch 336934
Located in New York, NY
Brand new 2025 fully stickered. Box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Sky-Dweller 336934 Model Number: 336934 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Count...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Serpent Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold Tubogas Serpent Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari. The Authentic Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Snake Bracelet Watch combines exquisite craftsmanship with ico...
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1990s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6624 30mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s RA456
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Midsize 18k solid gold Rolex ref.6624 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1962. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, applied dag...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Day Date 18249 Green Malachite Dial Bark Finish Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date Men's Watch 18249. This watch features a 36mm case made of 18K white gold and a bezel with a unique 18K white gold bark finish. The custom green malachite dial is comp...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 16030, Blue Matt Denim Dial, 36mm Case, With Swing Tag, Year 1985
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Datejust, with stainless steel 36mm case, engine turned steel bezel and jubilee stainless steel bracelet , features a very attractive and rare denim blue matte dial...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Prince 1490 9k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A vintage 9k yellow and white gold Rolex Prince ref: 1490, another fine example of a rare Rolex creation. Featuring it's original silver dial with gilt borders, applied gilt baton h...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1500's DIAL / HANDS: Custom Pistachio Green Dial with Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This dial was made in our specialty house which was beautifully and painstakingly tested up to Rolex rigorous standards. Stay looking cool in the heat or in-doors with this unique and colorful Rolex...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 41 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch 218238
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date II...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 14000 Air King 35m Automatic 1990s All Original RA479
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.14000 automatic, c.1997, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex sig...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938. Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD” for the Rolex Watch Company Ltd and "31 Records...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 29.47 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 18K Yellow Gold Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oysterquartz President Day-Date 19018 men's watch. 36MM 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and factory diamond set hour mark...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day Date President 18138 Factory Diamond Dial Bezel & Lugs 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18138 Year: 1986 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Factory Rolex Diamond Bezel & Factory...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Date , reference 1500 features a gold case (34mm) with beautiful lightly patinated dial. Presented in excellent condition for its age, we date manufacture to c. 196...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 8648 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1943 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 8648. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 1...
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1940s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Milgauss 116400V Full-Set
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Milgauss 116400V Men's Watch is a striking timepiece that combines elegance with functionality. It features a 40mm stainless steel case, comple...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique, vintage and luxury 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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