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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Creator: Corum
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Watch
Located in Vaughan, CA
Crafted by Tiffany & Co this watch is part of their Atlas collection which is modelled after the clock that is found in front of the flagship store in NYC. Made of Stainless Steel wi...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Mark Coupe Resonator 18k Gold Ladies Watch 40pt Diamond Bezel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and well-made ladies' Tiffany & Co. Resonator wrist watch by Mark Coupe features a 21mm solid 18k yellow gold cushion shaped case decorated wit...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Tiffany & Co Watch Mesh Band Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Award Signed
Located in Greer, SC
Vintage 14k Tiffany & Co. ladies watch with an elegant mesh band, created in solid 14k yellow gold with a sapphire color glass crown. This wonderfu...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Blue Sapphire And Diamond Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch is both dainty and dazzling, with its elegant, slim design accented by an array of sparkling sapphires and diamonds. The watch's case and bracelet ...
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Corum Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 27218
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Classic in 18k yellow gold with onyx and mother of pearl dial. Manual. 26 mm case size. Ref 27218. Will fit up to 7.25" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble with American flag dial in stainless steel on a black alligator strap. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 44 mm case size. Ref 163.150.20. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble in stainless steel with original diamond bezel on a black leather strap with a stainless steel Corum deployant buckle. Quartz w/ date. With box and open papers. 44 mm ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Corum $20 gold piece 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1896
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 Gold Piece quartz watch with a diamond crown on a black crocodile strap with an 18k yellow gold Corum tang buckle. Quartz. 35 mm case size. Ref 1896. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Corum Admirals Cup "AC-One 45 Regatta" titanium Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup AC-One Chronograph 45 Regatta in titanium on a crocodile strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ chronograph. 45 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 040.101.04/0F0...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Corum Golden Bridge 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Golden Bridge in 18k white gold with original double row diamond bezel on black alligator strap with Corum 18k white gold tang buckle. Manual. 34.5 mm case size. With box, tang, booklets and papers. Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned Dress Corum Golden Bridge 113.151.69/0001 FK 01 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold tang buckle. This Corum watch has a 34.5 x 42 mm case with a Tonneau caseback and Skeleton Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Corum Golden Bridge watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Cushion Shaped Diamond and Ruby Bezel Watch in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant champagne dial 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. wristwatch with a cushion shaped diamond bezel, is set with 2 brilliant rubies at the 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, an...
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1970s American Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum US Twenty Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Corum 18k yellow gold US Twenty dollar 1904 coin watch. Inside of this timepiece holds a fully serviced and warrantied 18-jewel manual wind movement that keeps precise and accur...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Vintage Dresswatch, Manual Wind, Circ 1960's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage Tiffany & Co features an unusual 18k case (34mm inc crown by 35mm lug to lug) with brushed effect and sunburst silver dial. The dial is signed Tiffany & co, 17 jewels inc...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage Tiffany& co Round Brass Quartz Alarm 3.5''
Located in New York, NY
3.5" VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO. ROUND BRASS SWISS QUARTZ ALARM CLOCK. TOTAL MEASURES 3.5" x 3.5'' . EXCELENT CONDITION LIKE NEW, WITHOUT SCRATCHES, OR DAMAGES. COMES WITH TIFFANY& CO POUCH.
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1990s Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the timeless Tiffany 1950's 14KT Gold Watch with a 32mm round case, a true symbol of refined luxury. This exquisite timepiece features a sop...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Cocktail Watch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1980's Corum Cocktail watch in 18K yellow gold with diamond and emerald bezel. The original dial of the watch has a linen texture. The case of this watch measures ...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Universal Geneve Rose Gold Wristwatch, 1950
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18k rose gold Universal Geneve wristwatch. Universal Geneve had a partnership with Tiffany during the late 1940’s and 1950’s. During th...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold Movado Factories Movement
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Tiffany & Co. 1950's circa watch, boasting a 34mm 14KT gold large round case with teardrop lugs. Its silver dial is adorned with gold markers and features a sub-dial ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Tank 18K Yellow Gold By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Tiffany 1950's 14KT Yellow Gold Watch – a vintage gem with a 26x35mm square case. The white dial features gold markers and a sub-dial se...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Vintage Tiffany Watch by Concord, Malachite Dial (28mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage Tiffany watch made by Concord. Circa 1960. The case is stamped 18k on the edge of the case and the inside. The case size is 28mm w...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Coin Collection 18k Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Coin Collection 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow gold ( 28 mm ) with smooth bezel. Rose dial with stick hour markers. Piaget strap with gold buckle.. Pre-ow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Corum Coin Watch 18K and 22K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent condition 1980's Coin watch. The 1897 $20 coin is 22K yellow gold and is encased in an 18K gold setting. This watch is powered by a 19 jewel three adjustment Co...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Corum Stainless Steel Chrono Bubble Quartz Men's Watch Leather Band 396.150.20
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Corum Stainless Steel Chrono Bubble Quartz Men's Watch Leather Band 396.150.20 Case #698530 Model #396.150.20 Movement #251272 Stainless Steel Round Cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum $20 Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1904 Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 22k yellow gold case with Liberty Double Eagle U.S. Twenty Dollar Liberty Coin (36mm diameter). 1904 U.S. $20 L...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Watch, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time to the glamour of the 1950s with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Watch. Crafted circa 1950, this horological treasure is a testament to the craftsmansh...
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the bezel. F...
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1920s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Corum $20 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1902 Quartz Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum $20 18k Liberty Gold Coin Men's 1902 Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case made from a U.S. Twenty Dollar 1902 Liberty Coin ( 35 mm ) . 1902 U.S. $20 Liberty Gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Company Men’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Tiffany & Company Men’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K gold round case with whitish grey color dial that has Roman numerals and black color ...
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Corum 18k Yellow Gold 23mm Five $5 Dollar Coin Wrist Watch Ref. 122
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum Reference No.: 122 Movement: Swiss Made Quartz Movement Case Serial No.: 499465 Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Size: 23mm (not including crown) Strap: Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Mesh Band Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1970’s 14k yellow gold Baume and Mercier 17 jewel watch with mesh gold band retailed by Tiffany & Co. A jeweler can shorten the band or make it longer w...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Auto Mark Coupe Watch (33mm x 39mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Tiffany & Co. Mark Coupe wristwatch. The stainless steel case measures 33mm by 39mm. Automatic movement with date display, 21 jewels. Runs well. There is a sapphire crystal on ...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Hamilton for Tiffany & Co Dresswatch, 14K Yellow Gold, Cal 982 Mmt, Year 1941.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage art deco Hamilton for Tiffany & Co., features a case of 22mm across, 39mm lug to lug and 8.6mm deep. The case is stamped Hamilton & co Lancaster PA 14k gold, S&W (Schwab & Wuischpard), the movement is a cal.982 19 jewels signed Hamilton USA and with a J2 *** serial , dating production to c. 1941. The original art deco dial is signed Tiffany & Co. This is a Hamilton Brock (style), made for Tiffany and co, and the case back is engraved "David Cook 1943". In this period, Hamilton in house movements, like this calibre 982, were highly considered, being of American manufacture and would, by Tiffany & Co, have been selected amongst the world's greatest to be sold as a Tiffany. Of note equally, this particular watch was presented (given the case back) during the second world war period, and is a one hundred percent American watch: movement, case and jeweller. A very rare item, the condition belies its age. Today, it would be equally suitable as a gentleman's dress watch or ladies statement piece, a new leather strap with gold tone tang buckle has been fitted. A presentation box will also be included at point of sale. A truly unrepeatable 1940s wristwatch...
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1940s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Corum Ingot Watch 10g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unisex Corum 10 gram .999 gold ingot watch with 18k yellow gold case. The back of the case is stamped 18k. The case measures 35mm long and 21mm wide. ...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). CORUM - a lady's Bubble wrist watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Corum Stainless Steel Women's Bubble Quartz Chonograph Watch 196.250.20
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Corum Stainless Steel Women's Bubble Quartz Chonograph Watch 196.250.20 Model #196.250.20 Stainless Steel Round Case w/ Signature Bubble Crystal 35 mm in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum $20 Coin Coin Watch Men's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Corum $20 Coin Coin Watch Men's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold SKU: 134995 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: $20 Coin Country of Origin: Switzerland Movemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Cocktail 2-Hand 60558272 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Cocktail 2-Hand 60558272 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 135274 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Cocktail 2-Hand Country of Origin: Switzerland Moveme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Corum Classic 5448356 in Yellow Gold with Silver dial 33.5mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Thin Corum Classic in 18k yellow gold with fancy design lugs on a black alligator strap with plaque tang buckle. 18 jewels. Manual. 33.5 mm case size. With box and papers. C...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Corum Bubble "Bomber "Tiger" 2004 in Stainless Steel 45mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble Bomber "Tiger" in stainless steel on leather strap. Auto w/ propeller design sweep seconds and date. Limited edition 2004. 45 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 2004...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Limited Edition Corum Heritage gold piece 62022.951101 in yellow gold 36mm
Located in Surfside, FL
Newest style Corum Heritage Artisans $20 Double Eagle 1904 Coin watch in 18k yellow gold with diamond on the crown on an orginal alligator strap and 18...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Admirals Cup 947.933.04 in Titanium with a Black dial 48mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup Seafender Navy Tides 48 in with titanium case with fixed vulcanized rubber black bezel on a titanium and vulcanized black rubber band. Auto w/ date, moonphase, tid...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Corum $20 gold piece 5014556 in yellow gold with a Gold dial 35mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 gold coin in 18k, with original diamond crown on 18k mesh band. Will fit up to 6.75". Quartz. 35 mm case size. With leather wallet and papers. Ref 5014556. Circa 1984 Fine ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Admiral's Cup 082.213.30/V730 AB50 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral's Cup 082.213.30/V730 AB50 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 134231 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral's Cup Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Corum 18k Gold 28mm Ten $10 Dollar Coin Mechanical Wrist Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum Movement: Swiss Made Hand Wound Mechanical Movement Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Size: 28mm (not including crown) Bracelet: Solid 18k Gold Length: Slig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Chronograph Classical S/Steel Quartz 35mm Mens' Watch, c2000 +
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Tiffany & Co Chronograph Classical Mens' Wristwatch features: S/Steel Case that measures 35mm (not including crown) x 42mm (from lug to lug) with eye-catching & recognisable Patek ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Gents Tiffany & Co. Quartz Movement Wrist Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly classic Tiffany & Co. quartz movement men's wrist watch epitomizes the luxury and elegance that Tiffany is perennially associated with. It is large, measuring a full 1 1/2...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Bubble Chronograph Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Corum Model: Bubble Reference Number: 196.151.47 Features : Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - Chronograph - Diamond Bezel Watch Country of Ma...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. 14k Square Vintage Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band and Box
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Original Box Movement #9255 Case #392906 14k Yellow Gold Square Case 26 mm Wide (27 mm w/ Crown) 27 mm Long Lug-to-Lug...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Corum Clipper Club 29mm Ivory Dial Stainless Steel & 18k Gold 49425 Swiss Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : CORUM Model: Clipper Club Reference Number : 49425 Features : 18k Accent -Ivory Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless Steel...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Corum Horizontal Diamond Ladies Steel Watch Black Leather Strap
Located in Hamilton, AU
A wonderful chronograph, the stainless steel Corum ladies' wristwatch, reference 130.330.47, has a 32x26 millimeter rotating case with sides set with round brilliant cut diamonds, sa...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Corum 163.150.20 Bubble Stainless Steel Black Leather Box Paper, 2005
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 163.150.20 Serial: 659*** Model: Bubble Year: 2005 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue with fou...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Mark Resonator Atlas 27mm Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tiffany & Co Mark Resonator Atlas Watch 27mm Case Water Resistant Stainless Steel case Original Leather Strap Box included This beautiful pre-loved watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Corum Admiral Racer 01.0157 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral Racer 01.0157 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 132218 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral Racer Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Corum 18ct Yellow Gold Watch in Perfect Working Condition, 1970's
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1970’s Corum 18ct Yellow Gold Watch In Perfect Working Condition Additional Information: Case Size: 29mm x 24mm Lug Width: 18 mm Strap Width: 18 mm Model: 27363 Case Thickne...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Corum Admiral Cup Challenger 753.671.98 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/PVD
Located in New York, NY
Corum Admiral Cup Challenger 753.671.98 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/PVD SKU: 125868 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum Model: Admiral Cup Challenger Country of Origin: Switzerland Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cuervo & Sobrinos Sterling Silver Campaign Style by Concord Watch Co. circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord Watch Co. for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Corum Mother Of Pearl Stainless Steel Diamond Bubble Women's Wristwatch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A meticulously-crafted watch holds the promise of enduring appeal, all-day comfort, and investment value. Carefully assembled and finished to stand out on your wrist, this authentic Corum diamond...
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2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel

Corum Admiral's Cup 411.100.04 AG50 Stainless Steel Mens' Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Corum Admiral's Cup 411.100.04 AG50 Stainless Steel Mens' Watch - Automatic winding. Stainless steel (47 mm ). Grey color. Luminous ( radiation-free LumiBrite ) hour markers. Vertic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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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