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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Longines
Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Rolex Ladies Watch With Snake Skin Design Band
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Rolex Ladies Watch is a timeless symbol of elegance. Its sleek design is complemented by a luxurious snake skin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 179173 Ladies Datejust Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2015
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179173 Serial: 3335V*** Year: 2015 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold D...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Chronometer Collectors Hooded Bubble Back Ref. 3065
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Hooded Bubble Back AutomatiC Vintage 3065 Model: Bubble Back Ref. 3065 Movement: Automatic Case: diameter 33 mm thickness 14.2 mm Dial: Silv...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 116613 Black Ceramic 18k Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2015
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116613 Serial: 22SS5*** Year: 2015 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Blac...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Dial 16220 Watch w/Paper & Tag, 1993
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16220 Year: 1993 Serial number: S4xxxxx Reference: C03841 Case: 36mm Steel Case without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding , Collectors Case: 15 Kt Gold diameter 25.5 mm x 8.3 mm, 15 jewels Dial: Silver colour guilloche dial with black Arabic numerals Str...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller Submariner Creamy 16600 Steel Automatic Watch w/Paper, 1991
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16600 Year: 1991 Serial number: X5xxxxx Reference: C03435 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16600 Dial: Excellen...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Wristwatch 76193 Stainless Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 76193 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 2002 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: Stainless Steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 “Swiss” Only Automatic Watch with Paper, 1998
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 14270 Year: 1998 – 1999 Serial number: A6xxxxx Reference: C03543 Case: Shows sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 2080 Dial: E...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm 14k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Jubilee Perpetual Datejust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 26mm White Gold Dial and Sticks Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band Creator: Rolex Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection Case Material: 14k Gold and Stainless Steel Strap...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1977 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16013 Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 62.38 grams Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made watch. ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Diamond Dial Diamond Ruby Bezel 18K Gold Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: L816*** Year: 1989 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond & Ruby Be...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial with Gilt Markers 1980s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diame...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: X778*** Year: 1991 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Black ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 16570 Steel Automatic Watch 1993
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1993 Serial number: S9xxxxx Reference: C03462 Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570 Dial: Excell...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Black Dial Green Crystal Stainless Steel Box Paper 2019
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116400GV Serial: M5450*** Year: 2019 Model: Milgauss Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face: Sapphire...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 178384 Datejust Midsize 31mm Factory MOP Diamond Dial and Bezel Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178384 Serial: SU685*** Year: 2010 - Now Model: Datejust 31 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Factory Diamond Bezel Dial: Factory Mothe...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Milgauss Green Glass 116400GV
Located in London, GB
A 116400GV Milgauss in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a black dial with an orange second-hand and a green sapphire crystal synonymous with the Milgauss collection . Presented on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 116233 Bronze Arabic Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116233 Serial: G397*** Year: 2014 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Br...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Green Crystal Blue Dial Stainless Steel 2015 Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116400GV Serial: 878K1*** Year: 2015 Model: Milgauss Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Green Sapphire...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Roman Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Copy of Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: R691733 Serial: X235*** Year: 1991 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dia...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18078 President Day Date Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18078 Serial: 9312*** Year: 1986 Model: Day Date President Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Leather Band Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom Cha...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex 18038 President Day Date Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 6441*** Year: 1980 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Custom Bl...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 41 mm Stainless Steel Watch 116300
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Datejust stainless steel watch features smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet, 41mm case, white dial, and automatic movement. Model number 116300 circa 2010. No box/papers. Model: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 37mm ref 268621 18K Rose Gold & Steel Chocolate Dial, c2023
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Two-Tone Rolex Yacht-Master 37 Oyster Perpetual Date ref 268621 Gents' Wristwatch circa 2023 features: · Two-Tone 18K Rose Gold (very desirable) & S/Steel Case – at 37mm, it’s not overpowering, but has plenty of presence on the wrist Featuring rotating 18K Solid Rose Gold Bezel with solid gold numerals on it Fitted with screw-down fluted caseback Completed by screw-down Rolex crown with 3 dots · Powered by Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified high precision Swiss Automatic Rolex Movement · Beneath the sapphire crystal is a sophisticated Chocolate Dial with visually-striking & sought-after sunburst effect, Adorned with luminous round indexes, an iconic “Mercedes” hour hand & sword-shaped minute hand Date aperture is at 3 o’clock under the Cyclops lens – signature Rolex feature Dial is signed “Rolex Oyster Perpetual...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel, 18k Gold

RARE 2010 Rolex 16610 Submariner Black Dial Steel Box Paper REHAUT UNPOLISHED
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16610 Serial: SR806*** - SCRAMBLED SERIAL Year: 2010 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Bezel Dial: Bl...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 116231 Diamond Dial 18K Rose Gold Stainless Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116231 Serial: G125*** Year: 2014 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Rose Dia...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Reference 18038 Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex reference 18038 is an emblem of timeless elegance and precision engineering within the esteemed Rolex Day-Date collection, often referred to as the "President." Renowned fo...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex 126334 Datejust 41 Wimbledon Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 014QG*** Year: 2021 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel Dial: Slate ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Black Stainless Steel Datejust 78240 Women's Wristwatch 31 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timeless silhouette made of high-quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the perfect choice for a sophisticated finish to any look. It is a gra...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Green Crystal Blue Dial Stainless Steel 2016 Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116400GV Serial: 4904K*** Year: 2016 Model: Milgauss Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Green Sapphire...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 116710 GMT Master II Black Ceramic Stainless Steel Box Paper 2011
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116710 Serial: GF502*** Year: 2011 Model: GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Bezel Dial: Black Face: Sapphir...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Mother of Pearl jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Black strap band with 18k y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II White Dial Creamy 16570 Steel Automatic Watch 1995
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1995 Serial number: W6xxxxx Reference: C03507 Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570 Dial: Excelle...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet From 1973 Rare Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: U784*** Year: 1997 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custo...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 126231 Datejust White Dial 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126231 Serial: 2N5W7*** Year: 2021 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Fluted Bezel ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 126200 Datejust Mint Green Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126200 Serial: Z6W23*** Year: 2022 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Mint Green Face: S...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT Master II 116710 Black Ceramic Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116710 Serial: M742*** Year: 2008 Model: GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphire ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Ceramic Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 116680
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with an original box and papers included. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Yacht-Master 116680 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: No Movement: Type: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

2023 Rolex 126333 Datejust 41 Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 462SH*** Year: 2023 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II Black Creamy Dial 16570 Steel Automatic Watch with Paper 1995
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1995 Serial number: W6xxxxx Reference: C03536 Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570 Dial: Excelle...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 126234 Datejust Roman Diamond 6 and 9 Steel Box Paper 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126234 Serial: 79C16*** Year: 2020 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Silver - Roman Numera...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Longines Calatrava 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Longines watch from the 1960s is a true classic, featuring a 33mm 14kt yellow gold case. Its silver dial is adorned with gold markers, complemented by Dauphine hands, an...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Date with Custom Mickey Mouse Dial Reference 6694
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 is a vintage watch model that epitomizes classic Rolex craftsmanship and design. Introduced in the 1960s, this timepiece is a testament to timeles...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 40mm Milgauss Men's Black Dial Steel Thunderbolt Watch BOX & PAPERS 116400
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 40mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 116400 Model - Milgaus...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Dial Bezel Watch 116610LV
Located in Great Neck, NY
Watch comes with box and name card. Also has original tags. Original sticker on back. Excellent condition. Like new.
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1503 Serial: 6403*** Year: 1980 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Rolex Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagn...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Ceramic Stainless Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116610LN
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Original Box and 2013 Card. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 116610LN and is in Exc...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Department: Unisex Type: STAINLESS Bezel Color: STANLESS Dial Color: Silver Indices:12-Hour Dial Style: Dress/Formal Case Size: 36mm Feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Oyster 18k Rose Gold & Steel Watch Chocolate Dial 116621
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Yacht-Master Oyster Perpetual 40mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 11662...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Oyster Date 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Watch Dial 16623
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Yacht-Master Oyster Perpetual 40mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 16623 Mod...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

1984 Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Rare Vintage Steel Watch 16800
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel. Circa 1984 with original box, papers, manual and service records...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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