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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Longines
Cartier Pasha Ladies Watch Dial Two Row Diamond Bezel White MOP Diamond Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha Ladies Watch with White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Two Row Diamond Bezel #2324
Cartier Pasha is a automatic stainless steel...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Cougar Calendar Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Cougar Wrist Watch, 33 MM Diameter Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement, Charcoal Gray Dial with Raised Markers, Sweep seconds hand, calendar window at the 3 and ...
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster W62016V3 Ladies Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Ladies Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch W62016V3
(Cartier Jewelry Bracelet is not included)
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Longines Mystery Dial Ladies Watch 14k Yellow Gold
By Longines
Located in Montreal, QC
Longines mystery dial ladies watch 14k yellow gold with extension Speidel bracelet. Original gold crown, case 19mm gold dial and 20mm with crown. Mech...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines men's wristwatch. 10 karat gold filled. Art Deco style. Approx. 1939.
By Longines
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines men's wristwatch. 10 karat gold filled.
Art Deco style.
Approx. 1939.
Strap made of lizard skin.
In good condition. The watch requires servicing.
Dial: 24 mm.
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Diamond Case and Middle Bracelet W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Diamond Case and Middle Bracelet Silver Dial W62016V3
Silver-tone dial with luminous hands and bl...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere Snowflake Obsidian Dial Diamonds 18k White Gold Watch (Y-94)
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Obsidian Marble Dial Panthere de Cartier.
Contact us for more questions
Brand: Cartier
Model: Panthere
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 31 mm
Dial: Snowflake Obsidian; N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous!
Movement #4LLV12325562
Case #652692
14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs
14 m...
Category
1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Longines ladies' wristwatch in brass and stainless steel. 1970s/80s.
By Longines
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines ladies' wristwatch in brass and stainless steel.
1970s/80s.
Quartz movement.
Original bracelet.
Serial number: 20775056.
In good condition wit...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Custom Diamond Case W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Comes only with the BLACK strap and additional WHITE strap (Steel bracelet is not included!) W62016V3
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch.
Stainless steel case back. Case dimensions: 49 mm x 43 mm. Case ...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Love Ref 2977 Ladies Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2977
Model: Cartier Love
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Band: Leather
Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel
Dial: Silver
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 18K Rose Gold
...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Longines for Mappin & Webb Silver Campaign Style with Original Enamel Dial, 1910
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Trench / WW 1
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1910's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Cartier Santos De Cartier Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel Blue Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Large Stainless Steel Watch with Custom Diamond Bezel, Blue Roman Numeral Dial (factory) and Blue Leather Band.
WATCH COMES WITH AN ADDITIONAL Stainless Steel Bracelet! Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-sided crown set with a faceted synthetic spinel, silvered opaline dial, steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. 3 Ct of diamonds...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Ref. 2881 Gold Factory Diamond Bezel 33MMWatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model Name: Santos 100
Model Number: 2881
Material: White Gold
Metal Purity: 18k
Size: 33 MM
Stones: Diamonds
Bezels: Diamond
Dial Color: White
Bracelet: Leather
Box/P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900651
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu in 18k white gold with original double row diamond bezel on an orange alligator strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 36 mm case size. ...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Longines 14k Gold Watch Tropical Patina Ca' 1953
By Longines
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and rare Longines watch, ca' 1953. 14k yellow gold, reference # 6518 with manually wound movement, screw case back, caliber 23ZS. Comes with...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Cartier Panthère Ruban W61002T9 Blue Mother Of Pearl Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Panthère Ruban W61002T9 is a refined timepiece that exemplifies Cartier's commitment to blending classic design with luxurious craftsmanship. Crafted from polished stainl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref W3013756
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha 38mm in 18k white gold with rotating bezel. Auto w/movement under glass, sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. Circa 2010s. Ref W3013756. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Longines Prix d’Honneur 18ct Gold Square Manual Wind Dress Watch
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines Prix d’Honneur 18ct Gold Square Manual Wind Dress Watch.
Description:
This refined 1960s Longines Prix d’Honneur wristwatch showcases the sophisticated, fashion-forward des...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier by Bueche Girod Yellow Gold Enamel Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bueche Girod for Cartier
STYLE / REFERENCE: Gold Bracelet / Hermes Stirrup Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel Links
CIRCA: 1970's...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Cartier Pasha #2324 Stainless Steel Pink Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha #2324 automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel, custom diamond dial. Watch has been fully polished, serviced and there are...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
A large unworn Cartier Ronde Solo, a stainless steel wristwatch with an automatic movement featuring a date window at 3 o'clock and a seconds hand. Model reference is W6701011, circa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Roadster XL Chrono Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Silver Dial W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Silver Dial W62020X6.
Silver dial with luminous hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the outer rim. ...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Chronograph White Dial Custom Diamond Steel Watch W62019X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cartier Roadster W62019X6 watch. 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond stainless steel case, on diamond stainless steel bracelet.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Longines Master Collection 34 Steel Blue Box+Papers 2024 Ref: L2.409.4.97.0
By Longines
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. It shows slight signs of wear. The watch comes with the original box and documents. Manufacturer warranty is valid until ...
Category
2010s Romanian Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Tank Solo Python Pattern Stainless Steel Ladies Watch W5200020
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel case 30.0 x 23.0 mm. Circular grained crown set with the blue spinel cabochon. This watch in overall excellent pre-owned condition. It has been professionally polishe...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Classic
By Longines
Located in Surfside, FL
Longines Classic in 14k pink gold on gold plate band. Manual w/ subseconds. Fits 6.50 inches wrist. 22 mm case size. Ref 195611. Circa 1960-1970s. Fin...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940's Longines Sei Tacche Military Style Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1940's Sei Tacche Military Style Watch – a vintage 33mm stainless steel timepiece with a round case. The beige dial, featuring f...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu ref 3765 Stainless Steel 42mm Automatic Mens' Watch, c2020.
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This instantly-recognisable Cartier Ballon Bleu ref 3765
Gents’ Watch is an epitome of timeless sophistication
Circa 2020, the timepiece is in excellent condition &
in great worki...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Large Date W1556220
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 42mm Rotonde De Cartier wristwatch crafted in rose gold. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, a large date display, a second-time zone function and day/night indi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Vintage Ladies Collectable Longines Movement, platinum top and 18k White Gold caseback. Natural Diamonds & Sapphires, Manual Wind Watch.
It is set with 16 natural colorless di...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph Custom Diamond Watch on Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Chronograph watch. Black dial, 47.6mm x 42.8mm diamond, stainless steel case, on black alligator strap with diamond buckle.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Longines 14kt. Solid White Gold Original Multifaceted Crystal Dress Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Model / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 33mm X Diameter 30mm
CIRCA: Late 1950's / 60's
...
Category
1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches
Cartier Roadster XL Chrono Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Black Dial W62020X6
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Silver Diamond Dial WE902075 Box Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm (reference WE902075) is a refined timepiece that exemplifies Cartier's commitment to blending classic design with luxurious craftsmanship. Crafted from s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Calibre Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch w/ Subseconds Ref W7100016
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Calibre in stainless steel with a roman numeral black dial. Auto w/ subseconds and date. 42 mm case size. Ref W7100016. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch.
Certified preowned Sport Cartier Calibre W7100016 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Cartier watch has a 42 x 42 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Roman Numeral dial. It is Certified Pre-Owned and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house master-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing.
If you have inquiries about this Cartier Calibre watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Tank Divan MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch 2599
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition
-Case size: 25x31mm
-Stainless steel
-Movement: Quartz
-Roman numeral hour markers
-Pink leather strap
-Aftermarket Diamond Bezel: 2...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Custom Diamond Case W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Ladies Watch W62016V3 - Quartz. Stainless steel tonneau style case (30mm x 35mm). Pink guilloche dial with black Roman numerals; date at 3 o'clock. S...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha #2324 Stainless Steel Custom Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha #2324 automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel, champagne grid dial, date, on stainless steel bracelet.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Longines Conquest L3.701.4.56.6
By Longines
Located in London, GB
This Longines Conquest is presented with its original inner and outer boxes along with our 12-month warranty. We deliberately chose to leave the watch unpolished, however, upon reque...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Santos Round Ref. 1910 Two Tone Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model Name: Santos
Ref No.: 1910
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 33 mm
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Dial Color: White Creme
Bracelet Material...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Américaine Chronograph White Gold
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Can be accommodated with an appraisal upon request, after return period.
BRAND: Cartier
MODEL: Tank Americaine Chronograph
REFRENCE: 2312
SIZE: 16 x 45mm
CASE: 18k White Gold
DIAL: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Vintage Longines Sei Tacche 33.5mm 4528 Gilt Dial Stainless Steel Military Watch
By Longines
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Longines
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 33.50 mm
Weight: 40.04 grams
One stainless steel LONGINES Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested and determined to be stainless steel. The "Longines" trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item. In very good condition.
Vintage Military Watch...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
2023 Cartier WSBB0060 Ref 4345 Ballon Bleu Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSBB0060 / Ref 4345
Year: 2023
Model: Ballon Bleu
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black
...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Longines Oval Hand-Winding Watch Mov #312
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #312
Movement Serial #14223859
Case #40815
18k White Gold Oval Case
28 mm Wide (29 mm w/ Crown)
24 mm Long
Lug-to-Lug Distance = 30 mm
Lug-to-Lug Width = 12 mm
Thickness = 5...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines for Ryrie Bros of Toronto Canada Sterling Silver Trench Watch from 1906
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company for Ryrie Bros
STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1906...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Longines Primaluna Two Tone Steel White MOP Dial Ladies Watch L8.112.5.83.6
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Excellent condition. This watch has an 18k rose gold plated bezel and links. Original box and papers are included. Covered by a 2-year warranty.
Brand: Longines Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: L8.112.5.83.6 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Longines Prima Luna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Folle Libre White Gold Diamond Set WJ304350
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
From Cartier, this 37 mm Ronde Folle Libre in white gold features a silver dial concealed by sapphire crystal. The dial is adorned with a curved white gold grid which is set with rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold Obsidian Dial Ref. 166921
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Brand: Cartier
Model: Panthere De Cartier
Movement: Quartz
Case Size: 22mm
Dial: Marble Dial
Case Material: Stainless Steel/Yellow Gold
Bracele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Longines 1950s Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Longines Wrist watch 30 M.M. 14k yellow Gold 2 piece case with exaggerated flaring lug tops, 17 Jewel Mechanical Manual wind movement, Bla...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster Sm NWMD46 Ladies Peach Dial Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Peach Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There a...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vendome Driver BI-PLAN W1514457
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold Vendome Bi-Plan wristwatch by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, a secret Cartier signature at "X", blued steel sword-shaped hands and a ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stunning 36mm Ronde Louis wristwatch from Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, apple-shaped hands in blued steel and Cartier's hidden si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Quartz Chronograph Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A chic Cartier quartz chronograph watch in 18 karat yellow gold, with a leather strap. Made in Switzerland, circa 1980.
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster Ladies Stainless Steel W62016V3 Diamond Case & Middle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Diamond Case and Middle Bracelet W62016V3
Pink-tone dial with luminous hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers around an inner ring...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Longines Classic 25.5mm R6042
By Longines
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Longines Square Classic with diamond dial in 14k white gold on brown lizard strap with stainless steel tang buckle.. Manual wind. 25.5 mm case size. Circa 1960s. Fine Pre-owned Longines Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Longines Classic...
Category
1960s Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Longines Evidenza Men's Automatic Chronograph Watch w/ Box and Papers L2.643.4
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines Evidenza Men's Automatic Chronograph Watch w/ Box and Papers L2.643.4
Model: Evidenza
Model #L2.643.4
Serial #31331369
Stainless Steel Tonneau Shaped Case
34 mm Wide (36 m...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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