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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Chanel
Creator: Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1431J vintage square watch 37 x 27mm is fitted with a 10"200 caliber movement #951699. The Watch is made in 1...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Tegola "Hour Glass" 1593 Platinum Silver Dial Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Very fine & rare vintage Patek Philippe Tegola "Hour Glass" in platinum with factory diamond dial in platinum on an elegant custom platinum...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Silver

Chanel J12 Black Automatic Ladies Watch H5697
Located in Wilmington, DE
Materials Black ceramic Steel Case Black highly resistant ceramic and steel case Bezel Steel unidirectional rotating bezel Dial Black lacquer dial Crown Steel screw-down crown with b...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Tortue Quartz Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Reference 3870-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 27mm CIRCA: 1980's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Quartz / 6 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original / Gilt, Diamonds ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 17mm Black Alligator / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This modern wrist watch is fitted with Patek Philippe's highest grade hand made quartz movement. The finishing work on the plates is of the same quality as their mechanical watches and the wheels and pinions are made to the same standards. You simply do not have to wind this watch, but it certainly is just as fine as their mechanical watches. This is great watch...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Patek Rose Gold Automatic Watch Ref 2584, circa 1956
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Large Round Bracelet / Ref. 2584 METAL / MATERIAL: 18k Solid Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 36 Jewels / Cal. 12-600 AT CIRCA: 1956 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Dial / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Barecelet 19cm / 7.5" Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This extremely rare watch is full size and comes with an original Patek Philippe signed...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 2526J Automatic 18 Karat Yellow Box Service Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Reference Number: 2526J Year: Estimated the 1950's Model: Calatrava Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Brown Leather, Brand New Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: White Face:...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 544A Vintage stainless steel Calatrava. Circa 1940, The watch is made with hooded lugs and measures 34 x 37mm in diameter and fitted with a 12-120 PS cal...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 2452J Calatrava Watch 35mm Circa 1951
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2452J 35mm vintage Calatrava was is made in 18K yellow gold. The watch is fitted with a 10"200 caliber movement #...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe "42" Platinum Curved Hinged Case Art Deco Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This extremely rare Patek Philippe Art Deco watch was purchased from the original family and has not been restored or polished. ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chanel J12 Automatic Diamond Black Dial Ladies Watch H5702
Located in Wilmington, DE
Black (highly resistant) ceramic case and bracelet. Uni-directional rotating black (highly resistant) ceramic bezel with a steel rim. Black dial with silver-tone hands and diamond hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Date display between 4 and 5 o'clock position. Chanel calibre 12.1 automatic movement. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown. Transparent case back. Round case shape. Case size: 38 mm. Case thickness: 12.6 mm. Hidden fold over clasp. Water resistant at 200 meters / 660 feet. Functions: date, hour, minute, second. J12 Series. Dress watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Chanel J12 Automatic...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 2536J Calatrava Watch 36mm Unusual Lugs Circa 1954
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This rare and unusual Patek Philippe 2536J Calatrava watch features a 36mm case with large wide curved lugs. The watch is fitted with a 12"400 caliber manual wind move...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Greenwich, CT
This timepiece features a manually wound movement (18 jewels) with indications for the Hours, Minutes and Central Seconds. The case measures 34mm in diameter and it has a total thickness of 11mm including the domed acrylic crystal. The watch comes with a red Patek Philippe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Patek Philippe 5050R 18K Pink Gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Patek Philippe 5050R Retrograde Perpetual Calendar 18K rose gold case with an 18K rose gold tang buckle Case in excellent condition with clear and bold hallmarks Baton Nume...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 2458J Massive Vintage 36mm Calatrava Watch Circa 1949
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2458J vintage Calatrava watch is made in 18K yellow gold, measuring 36 mm in diameter and fitted with a 12"-1...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2545, 32 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with Water Proof Back, 18 Jewel, Caliber 12-400 Mechani...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Gondolo Ref 4824G 18 Karat White Gold Box and Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Reference Number: 4824G Year: 2003 Model: Gondolo Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Dark Purple Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Ivory Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 22mm x 29mm Includes: -Patek Box...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Large White and Yellow Gold Stepped Case 1920s Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Wrist Watch, 39 M.M. Lug end to end X 29 M.M. 18K White and Yellow Gold 2 Piece Hinged Stepped case with slight Flared Lugs. Me...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 3998P Automatic Calatrava Diamond Dial Watch Circa 1991
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 3998P Calatrava Patek Philippe watch features a self-winding movement with Diamond set Velvet-finished Opaline dial with 11 diamond hour markers and date. It is powered with a 310 SC caliber movement #1444055, case #2886837. If you are looking for a classic Calatrava with a twist for the elegant evening...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe 3410J 3rd series Calatrava Watch 35mm with 27-400 A Magnetic
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 3410J vintage Calatrava watch is made in 18K yellow gold, measuring 35 mm in diameter, and fitted with a 27 A...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1566R Square Watch Rose Gold Circa 1947
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 1566R Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K rose gold measuring 26 x 26 mm, with 10"-200 ca...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Rose Gold Case Back for Ref. 5040 Perpetual Calendar
Located in Dallas, TX
Authentic Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold Case Back for Ref. 5040 Perpetual Calendar - Genuine Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold Back for Ref. 5040 Perp...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava, 18 Jewel Movement Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ultra Thin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 18 Jewel movement watch. This style watch is considered the flagship mode...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 1940s Rose Gold Gents Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Patek Philippe, 34 X 20 M.M. Rectangular 2 Piece 18K Rose Gold Case, 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickel Lever Movement, Matt Rose finished dial with Raised Rose Gold...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 570G Calatrava Watch 35.5mm Circa 1968
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 570G Calatrava Patek Philippe watch features a manual winding movement with a sweep second hand and a new Patek Philippe black allig...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1589R Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1589R Calatrava watch is jumbo size, 36 mm in diameter, with a rose dial, and sub second hand. The watch comes with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1049R Rose Gold Ladies Square Watch Circa 1947
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1049R ladies small square strap watch is 18K Rose gold, measuring 24 x 17 mm with a 6"'60 caliber movement #866162 and case #510798. It comes with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic H1708
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Chanel J12 watch (ref. H1708) features a Swiss-made quartz movement; black lacquer dial with pavé diamond center set with 108 round-cut diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Steel

Patek Philippe 3491/3G Ladies Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 3491/3G ladies watch features a 26 x 26 mm case with textured white gold bracelet and blue dial. A 175 caliber e...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 583R Gondolo Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 583R Patek Philippe vintage watch features a two tone salmon pink dial, and new Patek alligator strap with original ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet Manual Wind Watch 'Ref 4138'
Located in Banbury, GB
Preowned, excellent condition vintage Patek Philippe 18k white gold ladies wristwatch. An 18k White Gold bracelet, winder, jewellery clasp and factory fitted baguette diamond bezel w...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A PATEK PHILIPPE FINE YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND REGISTERS REF 3970E circa 1991 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 24 jewels _ sil...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 3419A Stainless Steel Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 3419A vintage Calatrava watch has a Amagnetic 27 AM 400 caliber movement #731626. The watch is fitted with a brown Alligator strap, which can be ex...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style with Archival Document
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Rectangle / Art Deco Style / 2553 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1955 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / 9-90 DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Dial / Applied Sold Gold Baton Markers / Solid Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This Patek Philippe Ref 2553 18K, Yellow Gold Rectangular case with angular flared lug, is a very rare model. It is a stunning watch with the original dial, hands, crystal and a solid gold crown...
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1950s Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe & Co. Yellow Gold Ellipse Bracelet Watch with Custom Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Golden Ellipse / Reference 38481-1 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind / Cal. 215 DIAL / HANDS: Solid Gold Satin / Gold H...
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1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Retro Ladies Platinum Patek Philippe 11 Carat Diamond Watch & Brooche circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Original Platinum Patek Philippe set with 11 Carats of Natural Diamonds, Circa 1950. (With Original Attachment Brooche). Total weight of watch an...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe White Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Patek Philippe unisex watch. Rectangular 18 karat white gold case 30 x 35 (without lugs) mm, Swiss automatic movement. Subsidiary second...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unique 1920's Patek Philippe Platinum 4.00 cts Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany with Silk Band and Original Platinum Clasp...Manual Wind In Running Condition. Dial sig...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Lady's Platinum Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co, circa 1924, is a fine Art Déco, platinum, diamonds and onyx rectangular,women's wristwatch with platinum and diamond mesh ...
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1920s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Patek Yellow Gold Ellipse Bracelet Watch circa 1980
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Link Bracelet Watch / Ref. 4285 / 1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 26mm X Width 25mm CIRCA: 1980 MO...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Ornate Gubelin Band Manual Wristwatch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Piece by Renowned Watch Designer Patek Phillipe 18k Yellow Gold Rounded Rectangle Case 13 mm Wide (15 mm w/ Crown) 23 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 22 mm Champagne D...
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Lady's 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet watch, florentine finish with three row woven border, manual wind and figure eight safety clasp. Last retail $30,000
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1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Retailed by Yard Yellow Gold manual Wristwatch , circa 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patek Philippe wristwatch created in the 1930s and retailed by Yard. Rectangular case, Arabic numerals, manual-wind movement, 18 jewels, numb...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet Watch from 1971 with Factory Archive
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oval Dress Bracelet Watch / Reference 3545-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Solid Gold CIRCA / DATE: 1971 DIMENSIONS: Length ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Moonphase Power Reserve Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5055 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Moonphase Power Reserve Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5055 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Self-compensating balance spring, solid gold rotor, 48 hour power rese...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel J12 White Ceramic Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch H7189
Located in Dallas, TX
Chanel J12 White Ceramic Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch H7189 - Automatic. Ceramic case ( 38 mm ) with diamond bezel set with 50 brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold Blue Strap Mens Watch 5119
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold Blue Strap Mens Watch 5119. Manual winding movement. 18k rose gold case 36.0 mm in diameter. Case thickness -- 6.5 mm. Transparent exhibition sapph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Blue Dial Steel Diamond Ladies Watch 4910 Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Blue Dial Steel Diamond Ladies Watch 4910 Papers. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 25.0 x 30.0 mm. Crown set with onyx. Original Patek Philippe factory d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe Nautilus Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 4700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Nautilus Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 4700. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold cushion shape case 24.5 mm x 26 mm. 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Scrat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5146J
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5146J. Automatic self-winding mechanical movement. 18K yellow gold case 39.0 mm in diameter. Transparent exhibitio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold Brown Dial Mens Watch 6000R Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold Brown Dial Mens Watch 6000R Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement with gold micro-rotor, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 5119
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 5119. Manual winding movement. 18k rose gold case 36.0 mm in diameter. Case thickness -- 6.5 mm. Transparent exhibition sapp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Watch 5270
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Watch 5270. Manual-winding movement. 18K rose gold case 41.0 mm in diameter. . Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Complications Perpetual Calendar White Gold Watch 5940 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Complications Perpetual Calendar White Gold Mens Watch 5940 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Functions: leap year, month, date, day, hour, minute, second,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar White Gold Watch 5139G
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar White Gold Mens Watch 5139G. Automatic self-winding mechanical movement. 18K white gold case 38.0 mm in diameter. Transparent ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Chanel Silver Ceramic Aluminium J12 Superleggera H1624 Automatic Men Wristwatch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This elegant wristwatch from Chanel will surely assist your style wherever you go. It features a ceramic & aluminum case and a silver dial. The automatic watch for men is finished wi...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 5119
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 5119. Manual winding movement. 18k rose gold case 36.0 mm in diameter. Case thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe World Time Automatic Silver Dial Rose Gold Mens Watch 5110
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe World Time Automatic Silver Dial Rose Gold Mens Watch 5110. Automatic self-winding movement. Rhodium-plated with fausses cotes embellishment. Straight-line lever escap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

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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