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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 2010s
Cartier Ref 1567 Ladies Santos Galbée 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1567 Model: Santos Galbée Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Cream Face: Sapphire Crystal...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Discontinued Rolex Datejust 179161 Ladies 26mm Black Dial Two Tone Rose 2020
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 179161 is a luxurious and stylish women's wristwatch featuring 26mm casei size that has been discontinued. Still under Rolex International warranty until September 20...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 40mm 116610LV HULK Steel Green Bezel Custom Green Ceramic 1/1
Located in New York, NY
Green ceramic coating has been applied aftermarket. Very unique watch 1 out of 1. Sale comes with Rolex box, papers, appraisal certificate validating authenticity of the watch, 2 yea...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II 116710 Black Ceramic Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116710 Serial: V521*** Year: 2010 Model: GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapp...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Bernhard H.Mayer Black Stainless Steel Rubber BH43T/CW Men's Wristwatch 44 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let this authentic luxury timepiece help you make every moment count! Created with skill using high-grade materials, this Bernhard H.Mayer watch is a functional accessory designed to...
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2010s German Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with 7 floating diamonds in the dial, diamond set bezel and sides. Br...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bucherer Alarm Watch Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Bucherer 1970s Large Stainless Steel Alarm Watch, a striking timepiece that exudes vintage charm and functionality. Encased in a robust stainless steel barrel-shaped ...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Add this great post-war, Swiss-made Eska Military Style Wrist Watch to your vintage collection. In brushed steel, this 31mm watch has its original mat silver-toned face with Roman nu...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise 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 Turquoise Diamond Dial (This dial is not o...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Black Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It can easily pass as unworn. Sale comes with a Rolex box, appraisal certi...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Prince Date Day 94613 Date Day Gold/Steel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Tudor Model: Prince Date Day Reference Number: 94613 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold/Steel Measurements : 36 mm. (without...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 Midsize Stainless Steel with Crocodile Leather Strap
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos 100 Ref: 2978 Movement: Automatic Size: Midsize Case: 33mm Bracelet: Crocodile Leather Strap Includes: Cartier Box 24 Months Brill...
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Tank Watch 14K Yellow Gold with Guilloche Dial
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1940's Circa 14KT Gold Tank Watch – a vintage beauty with a 28x28mm square case featuring an elegant sculpted bezel. Gold markers on the dial and a sub-dial ...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow 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 Turquoise Rainbow Dial (This dial is not o...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Watch Bracelet. It depicts a hidden round watch (Frankfurt 17 jewels manual wind movement) with a gold lid cover shaped as a flower with ree...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Women's Raymond Weil Two Tone Watch In Stainless Steel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Women's Raymond Weil Two Tone Watch In Stainless Steel Introducing the elegant Raymond Weil Two Tone Women's Watch, a luxurious timepiece that combines functionality with exquisit...
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Late 20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Genève 1660191 Black Dial cal 1012 Automatic 3660835 Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 1660191 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Cal 1012 Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ref 3930 Drive de Cartier Stainless Leather Strap Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 3930 Year: 2017 Model: Driver de Cartier Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Movado Ladies Two Tone Classic Museum watch In Stainless Steel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Movado Ladies Two Tone Classic Museum watch In Stainless Steel The Movado Ladies Two Tone Classic Museum watch is a stunning piece that epitomizes elegance and sophistication. This ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Blue Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It can easily pass as unworn. Sale comes with a Rolex box, appraisal certi...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch was first introduced to military personnel during the Vietnam era. The identical watch continued in production until February 1982. This ...
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1980s American Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Panthere L 3-Row 18k Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
In Mint Condition. Swiss Made, Cartier Panthere Model in Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold. Solid 18k Gold Links. Watch Comes Full Links, As Well As Original Cartier Box & Papers. L...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Diamond Dial Ruby / 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 Black Diamond Dial (This dial is not orig...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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

Wittnauer WWII Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Well preserved would certainly describe this vintage Whittnauer World War II style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In size 31mm, this compact dutiful timepiece, is in original condition an...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breilting Navitimer AB0121 Stainless Steel Box Paper Partial Stickers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: AB0121 Year: 2019 Model: Navitimer B01 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Vintage Breitling Tabarly 80770N Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Breitling Model: Tabarly Reference Number: 80770N Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel/ Gold Measurements : Case width: 35...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegance and history converge in this vintage Omega ladies' diamond watch from the 1950s. Encased in a petite 12x34mm platinum and diamond-studded case and paired with a sleek black ...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exclusive women's diamond watch with diamonds, Bulova.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exclusive women's diamond watch, Bulova, white gold 585/14K. Total weight: 16.49 g. The watch is set with a total of 50 diamonds and has a dial with Arabic numerals. Envelope dime...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Unworn Rolex Datejust Black 36mm Stainless Steel Jubilee Watch 126234 Complete
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Series: Datejust Model: 126234 Case Diameter: 36 mm Bracelet: Jubilee; stainless steel Bezel: Custom bezel, diamonds set aftermarket. Diamonds 100% natural. Dial: Black ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Oyster Perpetual 6285 HoneycombDial Rose Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Pre-Owned Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Circa 1950s Reference number 6285, 18K Rose Gold,  34mm Case With Honeycomb White Dial and 18K Rose Gold Oyster Bracelet with Automatic...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Daytona 18k Rose Gold Chocolate Arabic Dial Leather Band 40mm Watch 116515
Located in New York, NY
In superb condition, this 18ct Everose gold 116515LN Daytona comes complete with its original box and papers. With its chocolate brown dial and scratch-resistant black Cerachrom beze...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Circa 1984
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

Breitling Super Avenger SS Chronograph Black Arabic 48mm Diamond Bezel A13370
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Breitling Series: Super Avenger Model: A13370 Case Diameter: 48 mm Bracelet: Stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Black dial The sale includes a jewelry watch box a...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
Located in Raleigh, NC
What an incredible offering. How about an English Waltham Trench Watch with a rare shadow box military dial from the famous Dennison watch case manufacturing company. Examine this c...
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Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lady's Dress Watch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, circa 1920s platinum dress watch by Patek Philippe, featuring platinum case, adorned with rose and single cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ctw,...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1999 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26 79178 Champagne Diamond Dial President Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 73.74 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold, diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch with original box and pape...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 31mm Factory White Mother of Pearl Dial 78274 Jubilee Band 1999
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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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Super Avenger SS Chronograph White Index 48mm Diamond Bezel A13370
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Breitling Series: Super Avenger Model: A13370 Case Diameter: 48 mm Bracelet: Stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: White dial The sale includes a jewelry watch box a...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 Datejust 31mm 68274 Salmon Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch Circa 1987
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 Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Tapestry Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1990
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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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, an...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Seamaster Cal 1332 Honeycomb Dial Gold Plated And Stainless-steel Watch 80
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega Model: Seamaster Reference : 1960196 Features: Rectangular dress watch - Honeycomb Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Cal 1332 Case Materia...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
Located in Braintree, GB
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph men's wristwatch. Reference Nr. H787160 Made in Switzerland. The watch features 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock, Date between 4 and 5, 12 hour counter at 6 o'clock and the sub-second dial is at 9 o'clock. Gender: Men Case Size: 42 mm ( Without a crown ) Dial colour: Grey with black and orange accents Movement: Automatic Unidirectional bezel Numerals: Arabic Watchband Material: Stainless steel Water resistant: 30 BAR/435 Psi Caliber : H - 31 Case material: Stainless Steel Display Type: Analogue Box / Papers: No Glass: Sapphire Crystal Weight: 239 grams Comes with a box. Condition: The watch is pre-owned, and in excellent working condition, please see pictures. History: Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Originally, the firm manufactured high-quality pocket timepieces, which were soon popular among American railroad employees owing to their precision and dependability. Hamilton Watch Company started manufacturing wristwatches for the United States military during World War I. This shifted the company's attention to wristwatch manufacture, and by the 1930s, Hamilton was producing some of the world's most popular and creative wristwatches. During WWII, Hamilton once again developed military timepieces, notably the famed "Marine Chronometer," which was utilised by US Navy navigators. Hamilton continued to develop after the war, creating the world's first electric watch in 1957 and the first digital watch in 1970. Hamilton has also been a popular brand among Hollywood filmmakers, with its timepieces featuring in various films such as "Interstellar," "The Martian," and "Men in Black." Hamilton is now a component of the Swatch Group, one of the world's major watch makers. Despite ownership changes and altering watch...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2023 Rolex 126300 Datejust 41 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126300 Serial: 9M192*** Year: 2023 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Sapphir...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 Staniless Steel 33mm Diamond Watch White Rubber Strap #2878
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: 2878 Case Diameter: 33 mm Bracelet: Strap Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: White Dial The sale includes a original box and an appraisal certifica...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Lucien Piccard 14K white gold cocktail watch. The case is decorated with Akoya pearls and diamonds. The same pearls are strung to create the bracelet along with 14K ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse 18k Gold Manual ladies watch Ref 3350
Located in Miami, FL
Circa late 1960s  Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference 3350/1, 18k white gold manual wristwatch. In the late 1960s, Patek Philippe lady's 18k white gold and factory set diamond set on be...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Salmon Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1997
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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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rado Diastar 636.0313.3 Rare Dial Watch Boxed
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rado Model: Diastar Reference: 636.0313.3 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel/Gold Measurements :35mm diameter (exclu...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, 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

Gucci Mirror Brown Stainless Steel G-Frame YA127501 Women's Wristwatch 14 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 Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Illinois White Gold Filled New Yorker Art Deco Rare Model circa, 1928
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: New Yorker METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 34mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hublot Big Bang King Power Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in sophistication with this Hublot limited edition watch. Crafted with a 48mm black ceramic case, a carbon fiber dial with chronograph functionality, and a high-quality autom...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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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