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Wrist Watches For Sale
Hublot Super B Chronograph stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1920.1
Located in Surfside, FL
Hublot Super B Chronograph in stainless steel with silver and black panda dial. Auto w/ chronograph and sub-seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref 1920.1. Will fit a 7.75 inch wrist size with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Unused Ernst Benz ChronoJewel stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC30242
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz ChronoJewel in stainless steel on a white alligator strap with a stainless steel tang buckle. White mother of pearl diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 36 mm cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Silver Oyster Bracelet with Blue Dial Red Hand
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Silver Oyster Bracelet with Blue Dial Red Hand This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5109G
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k white gold on black original Patek Philippe alligator strap & 18k white gold original Patek Philippe tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 30 mm case size....
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Pearlmaster 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 69318
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust in 18k with original 12 diamond bezel and original diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 29 mm case size....
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Franck Muller Master Calendar 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 9880 mc mb
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Master of Complications in 18k white gold on black alligator band with 18k original tang buckle. Auto w/ retrograde date, day, month, sub-seconds and dual time. 60 mm length (lug to lug) by 43 mm width case size. Ref 9880 mc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Seamaster Cosmic
Located in London, GB
Classic vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic stainless steel one-piece monocoque ‘C’ shaped case, with brushed sunburst finish, streamlined case back ...
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1960s British Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10213B
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport in stainless steel. Automatic movement under glass w/ date and day. 47 mm case size. Unused with box and papers. Ref GC10213B. Fine Unused Ernst Benz Watch. ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Aerospace Evo Night mission SuperQuartz Quartz Wristwatch Ref V79363
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Aeropace Evo Night mission SuperQuartz in DLC coated titanium. Quartz. 44 mm case size. Ref V79363. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Dress ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Cellini platinum Manual Wristwatch Ref 5240
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Cellini in platinum with mother of pearl dial on a black crocodile strap with a Rolex platinum tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 35 mm case size. With box & papers. Ref 5240. ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Unused Breitling Chronomat stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref W1331012
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Chronomat 38 in stainless steel with white Mother of Pearl dial. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 36 mm case size. Unused with box and papers. Ref W1331012. Fine U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Corum $20 gold piece 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1896
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum $20 Gold Piece quartz watch with a diamond crown on a black crocodile strap with an 18k yellow gold Corum tang buckle. Quartz. 35 mm case size. Ref 1896. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold with custom diamond dial, bezel and custom President style diamond bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. **Bank wire only ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Cougar 18k & stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1551
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Cougar in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 30 mm case size. With damaged box. Ref 1551. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k rose gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5111R
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k rose gold on Original Patek Philippe leather strap & PP 18k rose gold tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 30 mm case size. With papers dated 2006. Ref 51...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 3900
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 mm case size. Ref 3900. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Sport Patek P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

IWC Portuguese stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW390404
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese in stainless steel on a black IWC rubber strap. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and date. 42 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref IW390404. Circa 2006. ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Corum Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 27218
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Classic in 18k yellow gold with onyx and mother of pearl dial. Manual. 26 mm case size. Ref 27218. Will fit up to 7.25" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Bubble stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 163.150.20
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Bubble in stainless steel with original diamond bezel on a black leather strap with a stainless steel Corum deployant buckle. Quartz w/ date. With box and open papers. 44 mm ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel Mademoiselle 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref h0007
Located in Surfside, FL
Chanel Madmoiselle in 18k yellow gold with 5 strands of pearls and 18k bracelet. Quartz. 22.4 mm case size. Will fit up to a 6.5" wrist. Ref h0007. Fine Pre-owned Chanel Watch. Cer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet Marine stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8827
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Marine in stainless steel with mother of pearl dial on a white rubber strap and original Breguet steel deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 35 mm case ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Submariner 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16808
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. Ref 16808. **Bank Wire Only At This Price** Circa 1982. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Richard Mille 18k white gold & titanium Automatic Wristwatch Ref RM30
Located in Surfside, FL
Richard Mille RM30 with skeleton dial in 18k white gold & titanium with factory original full pave diamond case on a rubber strap with titanium deployant buckle. Automatic movement u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium

Roger Dubuis Golden Square 18k rose gold Manual Wristwatch Ref G34 98 5-SD
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Dubuis Golden Square in 18k rose gold with diamond bezel, black arabic numeral dial, black crocodile strap, and original 18k rose gold Roger Dubuis tang buckle with diamonds. M...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport Stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC30232
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport Traditional with mother of pearl dial on a green crocodile strap with an Ernst Benz tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ date. 36 mm case size. With ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Ellipse 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3617/1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k white gold on an 18k white gold woven band with factory diamond bezel & diamond dial. Manual. 28 mm case size. Ref 3617/1. WIll fit 7.25-7.5" wrist. Wit...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal 18k yellow gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 6005BA
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Jumbo Royal Oak Rectangular in 18k yellow gold. Quartz. Measures 35mm long (lug to lug) by 32mm wide. With service box. Ref 6005B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Unused Breitling Bentley stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref AB061221/g810
Located in Surfside, FL
Unused Breitling Bentley in stainless steel on a brown stitched calfskin strap with stainless steel tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and chronograph. 44 mm case size. With box and papers. Circa 2018. Ref AB061221/g810. Fine Unused Breitling Watch. Unused Sport Breitling Bentley AB061221/g810 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Brown calfskin strap with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This Breitling watch has a 44 x 44 mm case with a Round caseback and White Chrono/Date dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Breitling Bentley watch...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Squelette 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3887
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Squelette skeleton octogonal watch in 18k with pave diamond dial. Manual watch on glossy black alligator strap & original 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Overseas stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 49140-423a
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in stainless steel with a big date. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 42 mm case size. Ref 49140-423a. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Consta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Breguet Classique 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5207
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Classique 5207 in 18k white gold on navy blue alligator strap & 18k whie gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds with 65 hour power reserve indicator. 39 mm case size. Ref ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Breitling Super Ocean stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref A17375
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Super Ocean in stainless steel on link bracelet with black dial and rotating bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref A17375. Circa 2020s. Fine Pre-owned Breitlin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref WSBB0026
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu in stainless steel on an alligator strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. Box and papers.42 mm case size. Ref WSBB0026. Circa 2016. Fine Pre...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronoscope stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10119
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronoscope "Yellow face" in stainless steel on leather strap. Auto w/ subseconds, date, day and chronograph. 47 mm case size. Unused with box and papers. Ref GC10119. Fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar platinum Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5960P
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960P in platinum on an alligator strap with maltese cross platinum deployant buckle. Auto w/ date, day, month, chronograph, power reserve ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Bell & Ross Aviation "Desert Type" ceramic Automatic Wristwatch Ref BR03-94
Located in Surfside, FL
Bell & Ross Aviation Desert Type in ceramic on leather strap. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 42 mm case size. With box, booklets, and extra velcro black strap. Ref BR03-94...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Meister 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7253
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Meister in 18k white gold on a mesh bracelet. Manual 18 jewel 5 adjusted position movement. 30 mm case size. Will fit a 7.75 inch wrist size. Ref 7253. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch. Certified preowned Dress Vacheron Constantin Meister 7253 watch is made out of white gold on a 18k White Gold bracelet with a 18k White Gold Fliplock buckle. This Vacheron Constantin watch has a 30 x 30 mm case with a Square caseback and Off White Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Vacheron Constantin Meister watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1665
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller in stainless steel. With original service papers dated 2008 and Rolex anchor. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm ca...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 18k white gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4920
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 in 18k white gold with original diamond dial and bezel on a gray strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Quartz. Measures 30mm long (lug to l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Annual 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5036g
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in 18k white gold with a rare black dial. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, date, day, month and annual calendar. 36 mm case size. Archi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Carl F Bucherer Heritage BiCompax Annual stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Carl F Bucherer Heritage BiCompax Annual "Panda dial" in stainless steel on a rubber strap. Auto w/ subseconds, date, month, chronograph and annual calendar. 41 mm ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5296G
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k white gold on a blue crocodile strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 m...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

2021 Rolex Midsize 31mm Steel Datejust 278240 Blue Roman Dial Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Serial: 4A39F*** Year: 2021 Model: Midsize Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Roman Dial Face: Sapphire Crysta...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6000g
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k white gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k Patek Philippe deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass with sweep seconds and date. Complet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar platinum Auto Wristwatch Ref 5035p
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in platinum on leather strap with PP platinum tang buckle. Auto w/ date, day and month. 37 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 5035. Cir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Breguet Marine Big Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5817BA
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Marine Big Date in 18k yellow gold on a brown crocodile strap with an 18k yellow gold Breguet deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass with date. 40 mm case size. Ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chronoswiss Lunar Chronograph stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref CH7523
Located in Surfside, FL
Chronoswiss Lunar Chronograph in stainless steel on leather strap with deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date, moonphas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Richard Mille Flyback Chronograph 18k gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref RM11-03 RG
Located in Surfside, FL
This ICONIC Richard Mille is uber collectible in brushed 18k rose gold with skeleton dial on a white rubber band. Auto w/ date, month and chronograph. 45 mm case size. With box and p...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Auto Wristwatch Ref 118238
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k. Auto, with sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. With box and papers. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 118238. Circa 2003. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Wat...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Ingenieur Titanium Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW322702
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Ingenieur Mercedes AMG edition in Titanium on an original IWC Titanium link bracelet. Auto w/ date and sweep seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref IW322702. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC30233
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport Traditional in stainless steel with a pink mother of pearl dial and a pink crocodile strap with an Ernst Benz stainless steel tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep second...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Blancpain Leman stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2185F-1130-71
Located in Surfside, FL
Blancpain Leman Flyback in stainless steel with black dial. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 38 mm case size. Fine Pre-owned Blancpain Watch. Certified preowned Sport Blan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Breitling Bentley Stainless steel 14k White Gold bracelet Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Bentley in stainless steel with custom diamond dial, case and bezel with a custom 14k white gold full diamond bracelet. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 52 mm case size. Will fit up to an 8 inch wrist. Over 26 carats in diamonds! Ref a44362. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned Sport Breitling Bentley a44362 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a 14k White Gold bracelet with a 14k White Gold Two Piece buckle. This Breitling watch has a 52 x 52 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Breitling Bentley watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, White Gold, Steel

Universal Geneve Compax stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref 22703-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Universal Geneve Compax in stainless steel on a brown crocodile strap. Featuring a two tone dial with an outside tachometer ring in blue with black enamel sticks. Manual wind valjoux...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Tudor Glamour Day Date stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 56010
Located in Surfside, FL
Rare Spanish Tudor Glamour Day Date in stainless steel on a brown crocodile strap with an original Tudor deployant buckle. Auto w/ date and day. 39 mm case size. Ref 56010. Fine Pre-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Mille Miglia 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1288
Located in Surfside, FL
Chopard GMT Mille Miglia Chronograph "2012 Edition" in 18k rose gold on a black rubber strap with a Chopard 18k rose gold tang buckle. Limited to 250 pieces. Auto w/ subseconds, dat...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Tag Heuer Link stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref CJF1314
Located in Surfside, FL
Tag Heuer Link Chronograph in stainless steel with an original diamond mother of pearl dial and diamond bezel. Quartz w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 33 mm case size. Ref CJF1314. Fine Pre-owned Tag Heuer Watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 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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