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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1940s
Rolex 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel White Color Roman Numeral Dial Watch 69160
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel White Color Roman Numeral Dial Deployment Buckle 69160
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Must 21
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Must 21 in stainless steel & gold plated. Quartz. 28 mm case size. With papers. Circa 1990s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Classic Cartier Must 21 watch...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Must 21
Cartier Must 21
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Cartier Tank Divan White Gold Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Ref. 2613
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Cartier Tank Divan Dress Watch Ref. 2613 in 18k White gold with Diamond-set Dial and Roman Numerals. The case measures 31 x 25mm with Original Cartier Leather Strap and Bu...
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP String Dial Watch 68273
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl String Dial 68273
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Among the first of the automatic Omega movements, this circa 1947 fourteen karat 14K yellow gold Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored...
Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Rima 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36 L...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Women's Rolex Datejust Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial 2 Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 3372 18k Rose Gold Automatic 1940s RA316
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare timeless classic, Men's 18k solid rose gold Rolex ref.3372 Oyster Perpetual bubble back automatic dress watch, c.1945, original, unrestored. Verified authentic by a master wat...
Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust Black Dial with Sapphires/Diamonds Steel Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Women's Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, wh...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3372 18k Rose Gold Automatic 1940s Swiss RA316B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare collectible classic, Men's solid 18k rose gold Rolex ref.3372 Oyster Perpetual bubble back automatic dress watch, c.1945, original, unrestored. Verified authentic by a master wa...
Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Precision 18k Rose Gold Dress Watch 3745 Cal 710 Superbalance Pre Oyster
Located in PARIS, FR
ROLEX Founded in 1905 For the discerning ones Wear Rolex watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Al Capone , Nicolas Cage, Che Guevara, Warren Buffett, John F. Kennedy, Paul Newman, Winston Churchill, Steve McQueen, Roger Federer, Martin Luther King, Tiger Woods, Jay-Z, Grace Kelly, Sofia Loren, Clint Eastwood amongst countless others. The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to the visionary spirit of Hans Wilsdorf...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel 34mm Watch Watch has been set with aftermarket (non Rolex) diamonds. This watch is in like...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Index Dial Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Dial Steel Oyster Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

18kt Piaget Dancer w/ Diamonds
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18kt Piaget Dancer model 80564K81. Circa late 1990's. Size 23mm. Housed with a quartz movement calibre 8P2 with 10 jewels. There is a white mothe...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel / Lugs Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond & Emerald Bezel 18k Gold/Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Champagne Dial Diamond & Emerald Bezel 18k Gold/Steel Watch The watch is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to ensure ...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Salmon Roman Dial Diamonds / Sapphires Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin 6957 Cintrée Rectangular Art Deco Curvex Breguet Spring
Located in PARIS, FR
Vacheron Constantin Founded in 1755 Own a Vacheron Constantin is joining a club of celebrities such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Henry and William James, Queen Mary of Romania, Harry Truman, Elizabeth Taylor, Harry Truman, Marlon Brando, Donald Trump, Kate Bosworth, Rick Ross, several Egyptian kings, some Saudi sheikhs, the Wright Brothers, Larry King and Charlie Sheen, Kate Bosworth, Christie Brinkley, Carmelo Anthony, Alex Rodriguez, Alexander Skarsgard among many others... A Elegant and Sophisticated Rectangular-Shaped for the contemporary connoisseurs MODEL : Reference 6957 Cintrée Rectangular Curvex CASE MATERIAL : 18K 750 Gold Dial, case and movement signed. The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case back photography. CASE DIMENSION(S) : 25 mm x 39 mm (excluding the crown) DIAL : Golden dial with applied gilt baton hour markers With original golden hour, minute sword hands and subsidiary seconds. MOVEMENT : Calibre 435/3C 18000 a/h 17 jewels DATE : Circa 1940 / 1950 FRONT GLASS : Mineral STRAP : New ZRC Brown Burgundy calf skin leather strap BUCKLE MATERIAL : New unbranded golden Steel Buckle INCLUDED : Accompanied by a blue velvet travel box and a microfiber. CONDITION REPORT : The watch was inspected by our watchmaker in Paris. The movement run well for his age, keeping time. The case is in great vintage condition. The Dial is in very good condition for his age as pictured. Only thing to note is a scratch at 9 barely visible depending of the light. Wear consistent with age. A true must have. This vintage Vacheron Constantin watch...
Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust Stainless Steel Black Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel Black Color Dial Jubilee Bracelet 69174. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced, and has no visible scratches...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel / Lugs Black Index Dial Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Datejust 69173 Ladies 2 Two Tone SS/YG White Roman Numeral Dial Watch
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 2 Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Classic 69173
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Dial Bezel + Lugs
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Dial Bezel + Lugs We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profess...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Metallic Pink Diamond Dial 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Black Dial with Diamonds 16014 Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Dial with Diamonds 16014 Stainless Steel Jubilee Band This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or bl...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel White Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Ladies 69173 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP String Diamond Dial Watch
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP String Diamond Dial Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no ...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Two Tone Emeralds & Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Champagne Dial Two Tone Emeralds & Diamond Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergon...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Pink String 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Pink String 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel & Lugs Watch 16030 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible s...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue MOP Dial Watch 16013
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial 16013 This watch is in like new condition...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone prof...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Delbana Stainless Steel Chronograph Black Dial Manual Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Delbana Watch Company made for them by Orator Watch Factory STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Black with Arabic Luminous Numerals / Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 19mm / Full Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic Swiss chronograph...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Red Diamond Roman Dial 16014
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Red Diamond Roman Dial 16014 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no v...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bezel Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bezel Steel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Jubilee Black Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Jubilee Two Tone Watch 16013. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visib...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Silver Roman Dial Emerald & Diamond Bezel/Lugs Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The w...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impe...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Box and Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style / Reference 424 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone ...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Pink MOP Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has b...
Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Blue Roman Dial Diamond & Sapphire Bezel New Style Watch
Located in New York, NY
As a leading distributor of new and pre-owned watches, we ensure the authenticity and aesthetic integrity of each timepiece. Our watches are meticulously polished, professionally ser...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Green Dial with Emeralds & Diamonds Two Tone Jubilee Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Green Dial with Emeralds & Diamonds Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band 16013
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Chronometer Bubbleback with Black Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 2940 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1945 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamet...
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1940s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat gold ladies wristwatch with a quartz movement, square enamel dial with Roman numerals at 12,3,6 and 9. Bordered by a slanted bezel pave set with 2 rows of round brilliant cut diamond and an upside down bezel set diamond in the crown. Each lug is set with a brilliant cut diamond, connected to a polished 18 karat gold flexible bracelet with a deployment hidden buckle. Dial and inside case signed Van Cleef & Arpels, inside case further signed " la collection", 18K 750 and Swiss hallmark. Outside back of case stamped 18K Swiss...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Deployment Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Deployment buckle 16014. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced an...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White MOP Diamond Dial 8+2, Diamond/Emerald Bezel. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Green Vignette Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Green Vignette Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald Two Tone Watch 69173
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Dial 8 + 2 Diamond Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69173 Two Tone Jubilee White Color Dial 8 + 2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold

Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Tahitian Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 16030
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Tahitian Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Deployment Jubilee Buckle 16030. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scra...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dial Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dial Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent RT Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 16013. This watch is in...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Color Dial Baguette Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Color Dial 8+2 Diamond Accent RRT Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 68273 This watch is in like new condition. ...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch Sapphires & Diamonds 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Sapphires & Diamonds 69173
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Blue Color Dial with Baguette Diamond Accent 68273
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Blue Color Dial with 8+2 Diamond Accent 68273
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial with Diamond Accent 68274 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, s...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette Watch 16014
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette & Round Diamonds 36mm Watch 16014. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible ...
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless 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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