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2022 Rolex Yacht Master Watch 116622 Steel Platinum Blue Dial Box/Papers #15767
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2022 Rolex Yacht Master Men's Watch Model: 116622 Serial: OXA08788 This Rolex watch is set in stainless steel with a platinum bezel 40mm case Automatic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Harry Winston' Avenue ' Classic Aurora MOP Diamond And Sapphire Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston' Avenue ' Classic Aurora Mother-of- Pearl, Diamond And Sapphire Wrist Watch In 18k White Gold. Crafted in 18k white gold. Quartz movement. The watch features rectangula...
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Late 20th Century American Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

Tiffany and Co Watch. Tiffany Atlas Dome Chronograph 42mm Mens Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co Atlas Watch Atlas Dome Chronograph Stainless Steel with Black Leather. 42mm case Stunning Movement. Condition: Has some wear to the leather band. Serviced with new ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panther bracelet with a manual watch hidden under a golden flap. LUC Chopard...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 2 Carat Diamond and Platinum Thin Watch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This watch has a slender, sleek design Approximately 2 carats total diamond weight, 108 diamonds ranging in size from approximately .01 to .03 carat each 6 inches long Platinum Watch is working with original parts. Fold over clasp with second fold over safety. Engraved on back of watch face...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920046 36mm Guilloche Silver Dial Steel Automatic Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm (ref. W6920046) is a beautifully balanced and elegantly crafted timepiece that captures Cartier’s signature blend of style and sophistication. The stainl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vintage with character, this Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch is well preserved and was popular with the German Army during WWII. The timepiece features a satin gold-tone face with ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

1965 Rolex Oyster Precision Ladies Vintage Watch with Tiffany Blue Dial - SS
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. 1965 ROLEX OYSTER...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Stainless Steel Gold 3961070 / 3961080 Full Bar
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Reference Number: 3961070 / 3961080 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Omega Constellation Quartz Case Material: 18k G...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar 1252.30 Men's Watch Full Bar #15795
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model: 1252.30.00 Serial: 56649405 This men's omega constellation is set in stainless ste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Omega Seamaster Deville With Date ca' 1960's
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Here is a classic Omega Seamaster Deville with a date. Stainless steel with original bracelet, this watch is very clean and keeping really good time (under 10 seconds per day). Love...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady 37 Automatic Diamond Bezel 15451ST.ZZ.1256ST.01
Located in Aventura, FL
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 37mm Steel Diamond Mens Watch 15451ST. Automatic self-winding movement. stainless steel case 37.0 mm in diameter. Case thickness 9.80mm. Exhibition transpar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 36mm Black Dial Steel Box Paper 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126000 Serial: 5W0***** Year: 2021 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA569B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ro...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ANDRE COL White Gold and Diamonds Secret Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Andre COL Vintage White Gold and Diamond Secret Watch ANDRÉ COL – Secret watch in textured 18k (750°/°°) white gold featuring a central oval polylobed element set with high-quality ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 41 Men's Watch 126300 - Stainless Steel Automatic 5Yr Mfr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Model Number: 126300 Movement: Automatic Warranty: Manufacturer Five Year Year: 2024 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: White Roman Metal Content: Stai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Genève Ref 1660170 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : OMEGA Model: Genève Reference Number :1660170 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements : 36 mm (excluding cro...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Montbrillant A23351 Black Dial Stainless Steel Paper 47mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A23351 Year: 2012 Model: Breitling Montbrillant Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face:...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Glorious Art Deco feminine finery in 14 karat rose gold, this elegant vintage timepiece is adorned with .80 carats TW of Old Mine cut Rubies and .50...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with sa...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines men's wristwatch. 10 karat gold filled. Art Deco style. Approx. 1939.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines men's wristwatch. 10 karat gold filled. Art Deco style. Approx. 1939. Strap made of lizard skin. In good condition. The watch requires servicing. Dial: 24 mm.
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Unworn Rolex Deepsea Reference# 136668lb, Complete set, 2025
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Deepsea 136668LB-0001 – 18K Yellow Gold Excellence Meets Ultimate Diving Engineering The Rolex Deepsea 136668LB-0001 is a groundbreaking evolution of the iconic deep-sea diver...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ladies Reverso Le Coultre 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Reverso Le Coultre 18k yellow gold quartz wristwatch, 1990s. This Ladies Le Coultre Reverso Quartz wristwatch is from the 1990s, and it is made ...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust II 116300 41mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2013
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116300 Serial: 932G4*** Year: 2013 Model: Rolex Datejust II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel D...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 40mm President 228206 Platinum & Black 10 Diamond Dial
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2020 Rolex Day-Date 228206. The ultimate statement of understated luxury, this 2020 Rolex Day-Date 40 is crafted in solid platinum and features the rare ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TAG HEUER PROFESSIONAL 1000 Mens SS & 18K Gold Submariner Diver - Mint
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Omega cal 344 14k Gold Filled 32mm Mens Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage RA581
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, 14k gold-filled Men's Omega cal.344 bumper automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress watch / Reference 82 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 18mm X Widt...
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold President Just Date 1601 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Rolex President 1601 Date Just 36mm Men's Luxury Wrist Watch. Circa 1962, this wildly popular Rolex model, with pearl tone face, tritium hands, lumen dots, ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Cream Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ref. 2503. Made in 1950’s Case th...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Baume & Mercier 18k Yellow Gold Hidden Dial Coin Watch
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier 18k Yellow Gold Hidden Dial Coin Watch Details: Maker: Baume & Mercier Year: circa 1990s Case size: approx. 34mm Case material: 18k yellow gold and United State Twe...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine XL Mens Watch, Ref. 1741 - 18K White Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage automatic swiss watch, Tissot VisoDate SeaStar PR 516, ca. 1965.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage automatic swiss watch, Tissot VisoDate SeaStar PR 516, ca. 1965. Gray face Black lather sport strap Stainless steel case, 34mm diameter sign...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Wrist Watches

Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18k Yellow Gold 29mm x 33mm Silver Dial on Leather strap, Manual Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1976 with box and papers Maker: Rolex Model: Cellin...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision Ref 6420 30mm Midsize Manual Wind 1950s RA571
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6420 Oyster Speedking Precision manual wind, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex sig...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha 18k Yellow Gold 42 MM Automatic Watch 2726 W3019551
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Pasha 18k Yellow Gold 42 MM Automatic Watch 2726 W3019551 - Automatic. Pasha. 18k yellow gold case with sapphire crown (42 mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with blue hands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Diamond Dial Watch 116233
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Watch 116233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel . Champagne Jubilee dial w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Avenger II GMT Men's Watch A3239011 - Automatic 1 Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Breitling Model: Avenger II GMT Model Number: A3239011 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 2017 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Black Metal Content: Stainless Stee...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Galactic Wristwatch - Stainless Steel Rose Gold 18k Automatic 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $8700 Brand: Breitling Model: Galactic Movement: Automatic Number of Jewels: 27 Warranty: One Year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: White Mother of Pearl Metal Conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Must de Cartier Tank Blue Mystery Dial. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Small Windup Watch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). RARE Blue Mystery Dial. Manual Windup Movement New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: Ha...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Omega Seamaster DeVille 14k Solid Gold 32mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA578
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, 14k solid gold Men's Omega Seamaster DeVille automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Tank Watch. Large ARGENT Tricolor Windup Tank
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref 6166123 RARE Manual Windup Movement Details: 24mm by 31mm Case Tricolor Trinity D...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Frederique Constant Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref FC-310B4NH6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Man’s Watch has a 41 mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Black (open heart) dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1940s Gruen 14K Yellow Gold Tank Style Watch
Located in New York, NY
A refined 1940s Gruen dress watch, featuring a 22x25mm 14K yellow gold tank-style case with elegant fancy extended lugs, embodying the sophistication of the era. The silver dial is a...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Unworn Rolex Datejust 31 Aubergine Jubilee Reference# 278274, Complete set, 2025
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 278274-0026 – White Rolesor Elegance with Aubergine Dial and Diamond Accent The Rolex Datejust 278274-0026 is a stunning embodiment of refined style and technical sop...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18ct Everose gold with box and papers
Located in Bilbao, ES
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126515LN is a 40mm watch made of 18 ct Everose gold. It features a bright black and Sundust dial with diamond-set hour markers and hands. The watch also ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous mid-century Record Watch Company Datafix Triple Date Moon Phase Cal 107C Reference 257. Steel Men's watch in Acier Case #13321, size 35mm, with an attractive copper color face. Arabic numerals indicate time on even numbers. Features include pointer date...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1972 Omega Seamaster Mens Watch, Automatic, Quick-Set Day & Date - SS
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm Everose Gold Diamond Dial Bezel President Bracelet 278285RBR
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in 18 kt Everose gold features a rosé colour, diamond-set dial, and a President bracelet. This dial features diamonds in 18 kt gold settings. The sunray finish creates delicate light reflections on many dials in the Oyster Perpetual collection. It is obtained using masterful brushing techniques that create grooves running outwards from the centre of the dial. Gem-setters, like sculptors, finely carve the precious metal to hand-shape the seat in which each gemstone will be perfectly lodged. To preserve the beauty of its pink gold watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA566
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1969, all original, unpolished, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a mast...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 4910/10A Twenty-4 Stainless Steel Gray Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe 4910/10A Twenty-4 Stainless Steel Gray Dial Diamond Ladies Watch This beautiful Patek Philippe 4910/10A Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Longines Flagship Timeless Presence 18k yellow gold watch
Located in London, GB
This stunning Longines 18k yellow gold watch features a classic design with Roman numerals, making it a timeless accessory for any occasion. The intricate woven band adds a touch of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Frederique Constant Stainless Stee Automatic Wristwatch Ref FC-310N4NH6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Man’s Watch has a 41 mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Navy blue (open heart) dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies. Signed by Pierre Piccard Circa 1940s Size 6 inches
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1940s Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom diamond dial and bezel. No orgiinal box and papers. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the 1980s, this vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch blends classic styling with refined detail. It features a gold plated silver case measuring 28mm x 20mm, housing a quartz ...
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1980s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rolex Day Date President 18038 Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold 36mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 6654*** Year: 1981 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond Bez...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique, vintage and luxury 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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