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Wrist Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Tudor
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green 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

Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch comes with original factory polish – great news for a collector! ~~~ Dating from 1962 (ye...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed s...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

TUDOR Chronometer Geneve Watch
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 44mm DIAL COLOUR: Gold STRAP: 44mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather CONDITION: 9/10 MODEL NUMBER: MT5612 SERIAL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k WG/SS Turn-o-graph Watch Thunderbird 16264
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and collectible Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-o-graph "Thunderbird" watch, with a rotation 18K WG second time zone bezel, on a stainle...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Midsize Oyster Perpetual 31mm 2ct Diamonds MOP Dial Steel Watch 77080
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Blue MOP Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 6917-TT-LBMOP-8DR69-BDS-JUB Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Light...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex 118388 Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with black Roman numerals and yellow gold hands. Date can be found at 3 o'clock Bracelet: 18k yellow gold Presidential bracelet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch - Automatic in Very Good condition. Model Number: 115 200 & Serial Number: M278262 Year: 2007 -2008 Sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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 GMT-Master II Diamond & Sapphire Set Watch 116759SANR
Located in London, GB
A white gold GMT-Master II by Rolex. The black dial dial has applied hour markers and features the date and the arrow-tipped GMT second time zone hand. The bidirectional rotatable bezel features 34 baguette cut diamonds, 11 baguette cut sapphires and a single trillion cut sapphire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch excellent condition custom carbon black was added to steel runs perfect No box or papers shop with confi...
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1990s European Wrist Watches

Rolex Batman GMT-Master II Jubilee Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Steel GMT-Master II 40 Watch - Black And Blue Batman Bezel - Black Dial - Jubilee Bracelet 40mm stainless steel case with Oystersteel monobloc middle case, screw-down crown, bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel with black and blue Cerachrom insert and engraved numerals, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops lens over the date, black dial, hour markers set with Chromalight...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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

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 Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Deep Blue Dial circa 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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Daytona 126503 Oystersteel Yellow & Gold
Located in London, GB
An unworn Daytona from Rolex in Oystersteel and yellow gold. Features a black dial with applied hour markers. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers, the Dayt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Made Purple Dial Dial circa 3520 MAYBE??
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Rolex Daytona Citrus Lemon Dial 116520
Located in London, GB
A rare Daytona in Oystersteel from Rolex, featuring a Citrus Lemon dial. With a tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers; the Daytona was designed to be the ultimate timing tool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 (40mm diameter). ...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Men's Datejust 41mm Black Iced Out 10ct Diamonds Oyster Steel Watch 116300
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 41mm Watch Customized With 10.00 Carats of Genuine Diamonds! The entire watch is Genuine only the Custom Diamond Bezel and Dial have been added. The entire case, band,...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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

Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41MM M79730 Black Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tudor Gender: Men's Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 41.00 mm Weight: 172.97 grams Gent's stainless steel TUDOR Swiss made watch with original box. The metal was tes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, 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 Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
Located in Great Neck, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, 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 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black ...
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1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Emerald Diamond Bezel
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Synthetic MOP Rainbow Emerald...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Black Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual 124200 Women's Wristwatch 34 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace the look of timeless luxury with this exquisite wristwatch from the house of Rolex. Designed masterfully using stainless steel, the Oyster Perpetual 124200 watch for women is...
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2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Black Dial 15210 Circa 1999
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Black Dial 15210 Circa 1999 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are abs...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss Stainless Steel 40mm Black Dial 116400GV Box/Papers MINT
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel 40mm Milgauss Black Dial 116400GV Box/Papers MINT This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. I...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Band Silver Dial Circa 2001 15200
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Band Silver Dial Circa 2001 15200 Watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes....
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rare Cartier x Rolex Watch Brooch
Located in London, GB
Introducing a timeless piece of luxury and elegance - the solid gold Cartier & Rolex watch brooch, circa 1970. This exquisite brooch, retailed by Cartier, features a striking champag...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Custom Iced Out Emerald Cut Diamonds Rolex Datejust Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Rolex datejust 41mm Iced out completely with collection quality vs white natural round and emerald cut diamonds 26 carats in collection quality di...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm 18k Gold & Steel Watch ICED 1.5ct Diamonds White Dial
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 26mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 69173 and is in Excel...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Nickel Prince Drs. Watch 1930s with Silver Dial by Stern Freres
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Drs. Model METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silver with Arabic Luminous Numbers Dial by Patek Philippe...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel 34mm Oyster Perpetual Date Grey Dial 1500 Automatic Watch, 1969
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1500 Year: 1969 Serial number: 20xxxxx Reference: C03481 Case: 34mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back st...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Champagne Diamond 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Datejust 69173
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your watch collection with an authentic Rolex masterpiece. The Datejust 69173 boasts exquisite craftsmanship, a timeless design, and a legacy of horological excellence. Incl...
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2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller Black Dial 326934
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel Sky-Dweller by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with the date, a month display via the 12 apertures, and a 24-hour display. The wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Rolex President Midsize 6827 31mm Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6827 Serial: 8093*** Year: 1984 Model: Midsize President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Factory Champagne D...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k 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 Oyster Perpetual Date 79160 Stainless Steel Women's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Satin steel with polished accents give this Rolex versatile appeal. Sturdy and perfect for everyday wear, this women's Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wrist Watch has an automatic ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 126613LB Submariner 41mm Blue Ceramic 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126613 Serial: OVC91*** Year: 2022 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Ceramic Dial: Blu...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex 16613 Submariner Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: T981*** Year: 1995 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial:...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case. Made in Switzerland, 1957 The case was made in England, Birmi...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Ladies Rolex 2Tone Gold/SS Datejust Bracelet Watch Diamond Dial Bezel ref 6917
Located in Richmond, CA
An elegant ladies Rolex in 2 tone yellow gold and stainless steel, with a 2 tone Rolex jubilee bracelet. The dial is gold, custom set with aftermarket dia...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Font DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Lizard 15mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This standard caliber Rolex...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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 16233 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: E396*** Year: 1990 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
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1990s 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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