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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Piaget
Rolex 18238 President Day Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238 Serial: E374*** Year: 1990 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Pink Dial with Diamonds Womens Watch
Located in New York, NY
Womens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1997 26 mm Preowned Reference: 69160 Stainless steel Pink Dial with Diamonds
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Watch Box, New Creme Empty Acs. Oyster Perpetual Daytona GMT Datejust
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in Manhattan Watch was used for personal use and i am selling the box Large Brand New Rolex Box...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Classic Indexed Bezel, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Copper Dial...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, ...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Custom Two Tone Rose Oyster Diamond Iced Out Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm two tone rose gold and stainless steel unworn watch, box papers included movement runs perfect diamond...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

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 and Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Rare Model circa, 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

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 Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Dial circa, 1973
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 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 Lady Date-Just Watch 18K Full Yellow Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing an exquisite timepiece: the timeless elegance of the Authentic Rolex Lady Date-Just President 6917. Crafted from lustrous 18K Yellow Gold, this 26mm masterpiece exudes so...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, pressure proof to 1,000 feet. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel . Blue dial with ...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" Bezel from, 1978
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1625 METAL / MATERIAL: 2 Tone / 14Kt. Gold and Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1978 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44 Length X 36 Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Charcoal Dial with Gold Baton Markers / Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This wonderful and unique Rolex is fitted with a solid gold Thunderbird, or Turn or Graph bezel. The watch also has a rare original charcoal dial. We have never seen this model with this dial. We have just serviced this unusual watch...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Square Rolex ref 9251
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Square Rolex ref 9251 - Manual winding. Unpolished 18k yellow gold case with engraved bezel and dots at hours. Champagne dial. 18K Yellow gold bracelet...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Yacht-Master II Regatta 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116688
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Yacht-Master II Regatta 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116688 - Automatic winding, Regatta Chronograph, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with rotatable Ring Comma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Rolex Datejust Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel
Located in London, GB
Collectable vintage 1979 ladies Rolex Datejust watch in 18ct yellow gold with after set diamond bezel. The watch has been recently serviced prior to upload and is in full working ord...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Anniversary Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Anniversary Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 36.0 mm in di...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender 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 39mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Green Motif Index Dial Mens Jubilee Watch Unworn 126300
Located in New York, NY
Guaranteed authenticity! Unworn, discontinued. Sale comes with a Rolex box and Rolex papers. Manufacturer's warranty is valid until February 2028.
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Silver Index Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1988
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Rose Gold 3065
Located in London, GB
An 18ct rose gold vintage Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback by Rolex. Featuring a copper dial with Arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 & 12 which is complemented by a rose gold bezel and hooded lugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

2024 Rolex Daytona 126505 Black Diamond Dial 18K Everose Rose Gold Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126505 Serial: M85M5*** Year: 2024 Model: Daytona Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Diamond Dial Face:...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2007
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: D704*** Year: 2007 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco pe...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

NEW Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Custom Turquoise Tiffany Dial Watch 126000
Located in New York, NY
New. Aftermarket Custom Tiffany Dial. Box and papers included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Dial Ladies Watch 69174 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Dial Ladies Watch 69174 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26 mm in diamet...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Submariner 116610 Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Submariner 116610 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch 2015. ABOUT THIS ITEM: Rolex Submariner Black Dial and Bezel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch. This lovely watch is characterized by its elegant and classic design,...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch 67180
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Black Dial Ladies Watch 67180. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 24.0 mm in diameter. Rolex l...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 550 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Small Size Two Tone Diamond Dial 18 Karat Stainless Steel
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant Authentic Rolex ladies small size, two tone with diamonds on dial. Model67193 E963777 Item#:500-00015MRPT WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the heart of Jupiter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not origi...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual White Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Model Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rol...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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

Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rolex 116610LV Submariner Hulk Green Ceramic Stainless Steel Box Booklet
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610LV Serial: 3452Z*** Year: 2010-2020 Model: Submariner "HULK" Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Green Ceramic Dial: Green ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Blue Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual 76080 Women's Wristwatch 24 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibiting a classic appeal, this Oyster Perpetual 76080 Automatic Wristwatch from the house of Rolex is a fine example of elevated style. This stainless steel watch features a smoot...
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Early 2000s European Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel White Gold Blue Dial Fluted Bezel Oyster Watch 126334
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and white gold features an Azzurro-blue dial and an Oyster bracelet. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial (This di...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 1803 in yellow gold 36mm automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold. Auto w/ date and day. 36 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1803. Circa 1977. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classi...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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 Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 135323 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust II 41mm Red Arabic Diamond Dial 2.5ctw Diamond Bezel Watch 116334
Located in Aventura, FL
The Rolex 116334 Datejust II 41mm with Aftermarket Diamond Red Arabic Dial Watch is a striking timepiece with elegance and sophistication. With its 2.5ctw Aftermarket diamond bezel a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Explorer I 36mm 114270 Steel Watch with Paper 2001
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 114270 Year: 2001 Serial number: K2xxxxx Reference: C03541 Case: Shows sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 2080 Dial: Excelle...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm Blue Stick Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1991
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The wat...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Ref 16220 Wristwatch, Jubilee Bracelet, Full Set, UK 2003.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our classic Rolex Datejust reference 16220 features a 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bezel, silver dial and jubilee bracelet. This variant is probably the most iconic...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 41mm Wimbledon Dial 126303
Located in London, GB
A 41mm Datejust by Rolex in Oystersteel and yellow gold. Features the sought-after Wimbledon dial with a smooth yellow gold bezel. The Jubilee bracelet comes with an Oyster folding c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rolex Precision wristwatch, boxed watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
The perfect classic timepiece is what you wil find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rolex precision wristwatch. It features a traditional circular shaped case in 9ct gold marked on...
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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.

Bvlgari’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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