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Wrist Watches For Sale
Rolex Daytona 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116518
Located in Surfside, FL
Unpolished, with original signs of wear. Rolex Daytona with a Paul Newman Dial in 18k yellow gold on a custom Rubber B black rubber strap with original Rolex 18k deployant buckle. Au...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Gst stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW3715-23
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC GST Chrono Split Second Rattrapante in stainless steel with white dial on link bracelet. Auto w/ subseconds, date and day. 42 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref IW3715-23. Fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Harry Winston AVENUE 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 330/MCA
Located in Surfside, FL
Harry Winston Avenue Chronograph in 18k rose gold on a brown crocodile strap with an 18k rose gold Harry Winston tang buckle. Auto w/ subseconds and chronograph. 43mm (lug to lug) by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5124j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w/ subseconds. 42 mm length (lug to lug) by 33 mm width ca...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Mille Miglia 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 161250 0001
Located in Surfside, FL
Chopard Mille Miglia in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with a Chopard 18k yellow gold tang buckle. Auto movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 39 mm ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Geneve 18k white & yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Circa 1965
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Geneve in 18k white and yellow gold manual watch. 31.5 mm case size. Circa 1965. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Vacheron Constantin Geneve watch...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roger Dubuis Golden Square 18k white gold watch Ref DBGS0322
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Dubuis Golden Square in 18k white gold with mother of pearl dial on an original Roger Dubuis black alligator strap with original 18k white gold tang buckle. 37mm case size. Aut...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainlesssteel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10200-AL
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport Art Multi-Color Anthony Liggins in stainless steel on leather strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 47 mm case size. Limited edition only 25 made.Unused with box and p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Mens Stainless Steel Oyster Silver Dial Watch Ref: 116200
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 116200 Model - Datejust Di...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10252
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz ChronoSport in stainless steel on a black alligator strap with an Ernst Benz stainless steel deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, date and da...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Ulysse I platinum Automatic Wristwatch Ref 279-82
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Ulysse Nardin Ulysse I in platinum with grey Anthracite dial on leather strap with UN platinum tang buckle. Limited to 350 pieces. Auto w/ subseconds, date and power ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5146G
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in 18k white gold on a brown alligator strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe Deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass with day, date, mon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon Manual wristwatch Ref 30066/2
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon in platinum & alligator with VC platinum tang buckle. Manual w/ date, power reserve and tourbillon. 36 mm case size. Ref 30066/2. "Bank wire price" Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Daytona 18k Everose gold Automatic wristwatch Ref 116505
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Daytona in 18k Everose gold with with collectible Racing chocolate dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and chronograph. 40 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 116505. Circa 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A. Lange & Sohne Grand "Big Date" 18k rose gold Automatic wristwatch Ref 308.031
Located in Surfside, FL
A. Lange & Sohne Grand Langematik Big Date 18k rose gold on black alligator strap with 18k rose gold tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and date. 40 mm case si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tag Heuer Aquaracer stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref wk2115
Located in Surfside, FL
Tag Heuer Aquaracer Automatic Limited Edition in stainless steel. Automatic with date. 37 mm case size. With box. Ref wk2115. Fine Pre-owned Tag Heuer Watch. Certified preowned Spo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Explorer II stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16550
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Explorer II in stainless steel with fliplock oyster bracelet & yellow toned luminescence. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 39 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Raymond Weil Tosca 9941-3 Ladies Watch 18k Electroplated
Located in Montreal, QC
Raymond Weil Tosca watch 9941-3 18k electroplated. Water resistant, no box and preowned. In good condition, made 21st century. Will fit a 6.5 wrist.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold with factory original all baguette diamond dial & factory original diamond bezel. Fresh Rolex factory service preformed in Dec. 2022. Auto w/ sweep...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci 101M Men's Watch Day Date Black Face
Located in New York, NY
Gucci 101M Date Watch with box and warranty certificate. This 101M timepiece by Gucci has a bold appearance on the wrist. The black dial and G shaped bezel add to its appearance. I...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Men's Datejust II 41mm 18k Gold&Steel Oyster Black Roman Dial Watch 116333
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Gift Box 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 116333 Model - Datejust ll Dial Color ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Breguet Marine 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5847BB/92/5ZV
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Marine Royale Alarm in 18k white gold on a leather strap with Breguet 18k white gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and alarm. 45 mm case size. With box. Ref 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

DeWitt Academia Seconde Retrograde 18k white gold Auto wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
DeWitt Academia Seconde Retrograde in 18k white gold on a leather strap with a white gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ retrograde seconds and under the glass movement. 42 mm case size. Ref 1102.48. Complete with box & papers. Fine Pre-owned DeWitt Watch. Certified preowned DeWitt Retrograde 1102.48 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deployant buckle. This DeWitt watch has a 42 x 42 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Roman Numeral dial. Circa: 2010s . 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 DeWitt Retrograde watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tudor Submariner stainless steel Auto Wristwatch No Date Ref 7928
Located in Surfside, FL
Tudor Submariner No Date in stainless steel. Untouched, original dial and hands. Auto w/ sweep seconds. **Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 7928. Circa 1967. Fine Pre-owned Tudor ...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Bvlgari Diagono stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref dg 35 sv ch
Located in Surfside, FL
Bvlgari Diagono in stainless steel with diamond bezel & mother of pearl diamond dial on a white rubber strap. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 35 mm case size. Ref DG 35 SV CH. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. Certified preowned Sport Bvlgari Diagono dg 35 sv ch watch is made out of Stainless steel on a White Rubber strap with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This Bvlgari watch...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Roger Dubuis Hommage 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref HO40 14 G
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Dubuis Hommage in 18k rose gold on a black crocodile strap with a Roger Dubuis 18k rose gold tang buckle. The dial shows Roman numerals aside from the "11, 12, and 1 o'clock ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breitling Super Avenger stainless steel Auto Wristwatch Ref A13370
Located in Surfside, FL
Breitling Super Avenger in stainless steel. Auto w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 47 mm case size. Ref A13370. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Breitling Watch. Certified preowned S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller 18k Gold & Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 326933
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Sky-Dweller in 18k & stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date, month, dual time, and annual calendar. With hang tag, box & booklets. 42 mm case size. **Bank wire only at th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref W3013756
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha 38mm in 18k white gold with rotating bezel. Auto w/movement under glass, sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. Circa 2010s. Ref W3013756. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Unused Ernst Benz Chronosport stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC30286
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronosport Mario Batali - Limited Editon in stainless steel on a black crocodile strap with orange accents and an Ernst Benz stainless steel tang buckle. Auto w/ date. 36...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget FortyFive titanium and stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GOA34002
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget FortyFive in titanium and stainless steel on black rubber strap with Piaget deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass 45 jewel movement w/ subseconds, date, flyback chr...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium

Unused Ernst Benz Chronoscope stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch GC10100/N-PEK
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronoscope Beijing Limited Edition in stainless steel on a black leather strap with an Ernst Benz stainless steel tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date, day and chrono...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronoscope stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronoscope Beijing Limited Edition in stainless steel on a black leather strap with an Ernst Benz stainless steel tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep se...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Ernst Benz Chronoscope stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GC10114B
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Benz Chronoscope Traditional in stainless steel. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, date, day and chronograph. 47 mm case size. With box and papers. Circa 2023. R...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Admirals Cup "AC-One 45 Regatta" titanium Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Admirals Cup AC-One Chronograph 45 Regatta in titanium on a crocodile strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ chronograph. 45 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref 040.101.04/0F0...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Women's Winding Watch 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Westport, CT
An antique fully functional 14K yellow gold Rolex women's winding watch. The band is flexible with a satin finish. All original buckle, bracelet, dial...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Golden Bridge 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01
Located in Surfside, FL
Corum Golden Bridge in 18k white gold with original double row diamond bezel on black alligator strap with Corum 18k white gold tang buckle. Manual. 34.5 mm case size. With box, tang, booklets and papers. Ref 113.151.69/0001 FK 01. Fine Pre-owned Corum Watch. Certified preowned Dress Corum Golden Bridge 113.151.69/0001 FK 01 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold tang buckle. This Corum watch has a 34.5 x 42 mm case with a Tonneau caseback and Skeleton 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 Corum Golden Bridge watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex 178384 Datejust Midsize 31mm Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178384 Serial: 99H2F*** Year: 2014 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Original Factory Diamond Bezel Dial: Origin...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prio...
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1880s Modern Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 16613 Submariner Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless 2006 Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: D571*** Year: 2006 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Dial: Blue Face...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Chopard Happy Sport XL 288448-2001 Diamond Mother of Pearl Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chopard Case Diameter: 45.50 mm Metal Type: Stainless Steel Total Weight: 93.00 grams Chopard happy sport moving diamonds Swiss made watch with original box and papers. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176234 Pink Arabic Maxi Dial 26 mm Box Card
Located in Rome, IT
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176234 Pink Arabic Maxi Dial 26 mm Box Card. The watch features a screw-down crown, 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel, Sapphire Crystal (the crystal has been...
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI Trika 18K White Gold All Diamond Pave Watch
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Trika Watch Combines Elegance with Precision Timekeeping. Its Namesake "Trika" Comes from the Greek Word for Braid Which Aptly Describe...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies full size 27mm solid 18k Piaget with rare ribbed 18k case, rare 18k dial and 18k buckle. Manual 18 jewel high grade movement. circa 1960-1969 18k...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Men Datejust II 41mm 18kGold&Steel Oyster Ivory Diamond Dial Watch 116333
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (GREAT Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 116333 Model - Datejust ll ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Tapered Baguette Round Diamond Fancy Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Graduated Baguette Cut - Channel & Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Men's 39mm Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Blue Dial Watch Ref: 114300
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 114300 Model - Oys...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 177200 Midsize 31mm White Blue Roman Dial Box Booklet
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 177200 Serial: 819S5*** Year: 2020 - Now Model: Midsize Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Whit...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Lucien Piccard Dufonte Calatrava Watch with Date
Located in New York, NY
This is a Dufonte by Lucien Piccard calatrava watch with date function. This watch is powered by a Swiss ETA caliber 2786 automatic movement. The date function is quickset. The pris...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Presidential Model 69138 Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel and Dial
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1988 Rolex Presidential model Ladies Reference 69138 Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece water resistant Oyster case. After Mark...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Men's Datejust II 41mm 18k Gold&Steel Oyster Black Roman Dial Watch 116333
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 116333 Model - Datejust ll ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Patek Philippe 2484J 32mm Disco Volante Calatrava Watch, Circa 1957
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Patek Philippe 2484J "Disco Violante" (Flying saucer) Vintage Calatrava watch is made in 18K yellow gold with a stepped fluted case, turned down lugs. The dial is silvered, rai...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Breitling A13362 Bentley Motors GT White Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A13362 Year: 2005 Model: Bentley Motors GT Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: White Face: Sapphire Crystal Case S...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex 116610 Submariner Black Ceramic Stainless 40mm Box Paper 2017
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610 Serial: W5R79*** Year: 2017 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphi...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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

Paul Garnier Automatic Day Date
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the vintage Paul Garnier 1970s Large Round Gold Top Case Watch, a striking timepiece that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Encased in a generously sized round...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Ebel Sport Wave 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch
By Ebel
Located in Rome, IT
Ebel Sport Wave 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch 57 Grams 6.25" Ref 866902 The watch features a 18k Yellow Gold Crown, 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bezel, sapphire crystal, Go...
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 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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