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Cartier Paris Must Sterling Silver Ladies Tank Watch Quartz , Circa 1990's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Cartier Must Sterling Silver Tank Watch comes with White Dial Blue Roman Numerals; Quartz Movement Small size 21mm X 28m...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Bulgari Diagono Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Diagono Stainless Steel ladies wrist watch with a classic BVLGARI bezel & case in 18K yellow gold. Steel hands & markers over black dial, steel folding clasp Approximate Gro...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

BRAND NEW Rolex Datejust 126231 Wimbledon 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper STICKERS
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126231 Serial: 588S0*** Year: 2024 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Beze...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Men's Wristwatch 16013 Stainless YellowGold 18k Automatic 1YrWnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16013 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1986 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: White Roman Metal Content: Stainless Steel & 18k...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Cartier Ronde Solo Steel Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Princeton, NJ
A large unworn Cartier Ronde Solo, a stainless steel wristwatch with an automatic movement featuring a date window at 3 o'clock and a seconds hand. Model reference is W6701011, circa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Aristocrat Grasshopper Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Jaeger LeCoultre Aristocrat "Grasshopper" Gents Wrist Watch, 39 X 23 M.M. 10k White Gold Filled 2 piece tapered case with tear drop lugs. 17 jewel Mechanical, manual wind...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Pasha W31005H3 Serviced
Located in London, GB
The reference W31005H3 is a rare one, this vintage Cartier Pasha is the larger sized 38mm model that operates from a automatic movement that has just undergone a full service in our ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Men's Watch 116234
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel/White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116234. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

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

CHOPARD - Vintage watch in 18K white gold, opal, and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Chopard vintage watch in 18K white gold, opal, and diamonds. Circa 1970. Condition : Very good. Movement : Hand-wound. Bezel dimensions : 2 × 1.7 cm. D...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Baignoire Allongée 18K Rose Gold Ladies Watch WJBA0006
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Baignoire Allongée 18K Rose Gold Ladies Watch WJBA0006 - Manual movement. 18K Rose Gold with factory diamond bezel ( 47 x 21 mm). Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

1980s Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Textured Watch Ref 7131 C516
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Vintage 1980s Piaget watch is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and weighs approximately 140  grams of textured, purity-marked gold.   This Polp Piaget watch is all ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Divan Pink Mother of Pearl Dial Quartz Lady Watch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Divan Pink Mother of Pearl Dial Quartz Lady Watch Measurements: 24mm long x 38.38mm wide, Movement: Quartz Dial: Pink Rose dial Case: Stainless steel Diameter: 32mm S...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 116610 Stainless Steel Box Paper 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610 Serial: C295**** Year: 2010-2013 Model: Rolex Submariner Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht Master II 116680 White Dial Blue Ceramic Steel Box Paper 44mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116680 Serial: 90885*** Year: 2018 Model: Rolex Yacht Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Ceramic ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold Tear drop Lugs-Unisex Circa 1940's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold case with tear drop Lugs watch. The watch measures 30 mm in diameter, by 36mm long lug to lug. The watch is triple signed, ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

VERSACE Men V-Race Sport Gold Black Face stainless steel quartz analog watch
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Men V-Race Sport Gold Black Face stainless steel quartz analog watch Reference: TGAS/A03967 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: V-Race Sport Material: Stainless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Breitling Navitimer 1884 A21350 Black Dial Stainless Steel Leather Strap 45mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A21350 Year: 2015 Model: Breitling Navitimer 1884 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Dial F...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Stainless Steel Conquistador Cortez Chronograph
Located in Stamford, CT
This 27.5mm factory original, Franck Muller stainless steel conquistador Cortez chronograph is a masterpiece of horological elegance. Large 54mm robust stainless steel case with blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Hublot Classic MDM Geneve Date Quartz Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and sophisticated, this Hublot Classic MDM Genève Date Quartz Men’s Watch embodies the brand’s hallmark blend of elegance and innovation. The brushed stainless steel case is ac...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Vacheron Constantine Overseas Chronograph 42.5mm
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Case: 42.5mm stainless steel case Dial: lacquered black Band: stainless steel bracelet Serial: 1475XXX Refere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph 116263 Gray Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116263 Serial: F38**** Year: 2006 Model: Rolex Datejust Turnograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Bezel: 18K Yellow...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917 Serial: 507**** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Lady-Datejust Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold F...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank American Diamond 18k Gold Unisex Watch Ref 2940
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Cartier introduced the Tank line-up before the 1920's.  The collection has expanded over the years to incorporate a variety of variations. The Tank Americaine boasts an elongat...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner Date 126610LN Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126610LN Serial: XL2***** Year: 2021 Model: Rolex Submariner Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphire C...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Extremely Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Pyramid 18k Gold Watch 19028
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Pyramid 18k Gold Watch 19028 - Quartz; quick-set; sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with pyramid bezel ( 36 mm ).. Bl...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 116505 Black Diamond Dial 18K Rose Gold 40mm Box Paper 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116505 Serial: A1773*** Year: 2023 Model: Rolex Daytona Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Fa...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Quartz Watch Yellow Gold 67601BA
Located in Dallas, TX
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies Quartz Watch Yellow Gold 67601BA - Quartz. Yellow Gold case (29mm diameter). Mother of Pearl dial with diamond hour markers. White Audemars Piguet st...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Grand Date Automatic Watch
Located in Abano Terme, IT
Maurice Lacroix wristwatch from the Masterpiece Grand Date collection. reference: MP 6378-SSS001. 40mm stainless steel case with a polished surface. Visual motion thanks to the sapp...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 1940's Art-Deco 9K Rose Gold 29mm Unisex Watch, Rare "Roman & Baton" Dial.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Rare Art-Deco c1940’s Unisex Rolex wristwatch features: 9K Rose Gold 29mm Case, well-proportioned, signed & stamped to the back Rare Dial that aged beautifully with charmin...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Omega Classic Vintage gold dial
Located in MADRID, ES
Avery well preserved vintage piece, this Omega classic has a beutiful case and dial all in gold.
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1960s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6" Wrist Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Patek Philippe Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid 18k White Gold Case Width: 26mm (not counting the crown) Case Thickness: 4.7mm Brace...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Wristwatch, platinum and white gold, with diamonds, Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant ladies' wristwatch in timeless Art Deco style combines classic aesthetics with the finest watchmaking craftsmanship – a stylish collector's piece for lovers of exclusive...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Antique 1903 Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This antique 1903 Waltham pocket watch is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, showcasing classic American watchmaking at its finest. The detailed case features elegant engraving and op...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 23 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Dial with Silvered Dial and Gold Filled Markers / Gold Filled Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What an exceptionally beautiful watch this is. The watch looks new and the dial is flawless as well. We were Bulova agents when this watch was first introduced and I remember selling a few of them as well. Our finest Master Watchmaker has just given this watch a Factory Quality Service as well and the watch keeps excellent dependable time. It is the perfect unisex and can be worn for all types of occasions and counted on as well to get you there on time, every time. BULOVA HISTORY Bulova, an iconic American watch brand, was founded in 1875 by Joseph Bulova, a Bohemian immigrant, who opened a small jewelry shop on Maiden Lane in New York City. Initially focusing on jewelry and pocket watches, Bulova quickly expanded its horizons, establishing a factory in Bienne, Switzerland, in 1912 for the mass production of watch components. This move allowed for standardized parts and assembly, a pioneering concept in watchmaking. Throughout the 20th century, Bulova became synonymous with innovation, introducing the first full lines of men's and ladies' wristwatches, airing the first radio and television commercials, and creating the revolutionary Accutron watch...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Piaget Diamond silver Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch ref 926 A 6
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless example of Piaget’s impeccable craftsmanship and understated luxury, this vintage timepiece is finely crafted in solid 18K white gold and features a fully original Piaget ...
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1980s European Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Hublot Super B Flyback Chronograph
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat rose gold 42mm Hublot Super B Flyback Chronograph wristwatch featuring a black dial. The watch is mounted on a rubber strap for versatility and light weight performance. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Santos Caree 2961 Automatic W/Card
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Carrée 81036288 Watch. It features a 29mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fixed bezel. The white dial is accented with blue hands and Roman numeral hour m...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Serpenti Twist 18k Rose Gold Green Leather Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301545 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2019 Model 102726 Serial Number 1N**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Materials Karung Leather Stones Ruby Weight 31.13 g Condition Excellent ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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

Hublot Big Bang Unico 421.NX.5170.RX Titanium Blue Dial 44mm Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hublot Big Bang Unico 421.NX.5170.RX Titanium Blue Dial 44mm Watch This stunning Hublot 421.NX.5170.RX Big Bang Unico Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex 18K Gold Oyster Perpetual Ladies Watch
Located in Flushing, NY
Rolex 18K Gold Oyster Perpetual Ladies Watch With accompanying Box & Papers. Marked: ROLEX SWISS MADE STEEL INOX 62523 D-18 Approxim...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Exquisite Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Media, PA
This breathtaking Art Deco ladies cocktail watch is a stunning example of early 20th-century elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 1...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Model 6426 34mm Watch Circa 1950s
Located in Providence, RI
This is a vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision wristwatch, dating to the 1950s. It features a classic 34mm gold-plated stainless steel case with sharp lugs and a smooth polished beze...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 34mm Hand Wound Watch
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Year: 1970s Material: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Gold Case Measurement: 34 mm Movement: Manual Wind Condition: Pristine, like new Weight: 72 Grams Size: Adjustable,...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000 A73310 Stainless Steel Box Paper 46mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Year: 2014 Model: Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Blue Rubber Strap Bezel: Black Bezel Dial: Black Face: Sap...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Raymond Weil Fidelio 18ct Gold Plated 4802 Ladies Quartz Watch
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A refined and timeless piece from Raymond Weil, this Fidelio 4802 ladies watch features a sleek 22mm case plated in 18ct gold plated, paired with a striking black dial for classic co...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bulova Accutron 34mm Date Quartz Wrist Watch Ref. M9
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Bulova Reference No.: M9 Movement: Quartz - American Made Case Dimensions: 34mm (width - not including crown) - 40mm (lug to lug) Case Thickness: 10mm Strap: Brown Genuin...
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gucci Timeless Cherry Red Watch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and brand new Gucci watch Timeless Watch YA1264041 Steel Cherry red dial Glass Quartz mechanism (brand new battery) Water resistant Case 36 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 6824 White Roman Dial 14k Yellow Gold Stainless Stee
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6824 Serial: 558**** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 14k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 14k Yellow & White Gold LeCoultre Automatic Chronograph Watch 30mm
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage LeCoultre automatic chronograph showcases timeless elegance in a compact 30mm case crafted from 14k yellow gold, complemented by white gold lugs. The silver-tone dial fe...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Zenith 16518 Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Daytona REFERENCE: 16518 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Black BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold BAND: Brown alligator MOVEMENT: Automatic Good condition No box or p...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Vendome 18 Karat yellow Gold Model 67080 on Deployment Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Vendome 67080 Year: 1970s Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case 18K Yellow Cartier Deployment Buckle Case Measurement: 26mm Strap: Vintage Red Lizard Strap Movement: M...
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 MINT 116233 Black Dial Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust 36 REFERENCE: 116233 SIZE: 36mm DIAL: Black BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold BAND: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic Mint Box & Card Accomm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 36 Original Diamond Dial 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Roles MODEL: Day-Date REFRENCE: 18239 CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: Silver, Original Diamond Dial BAND: 18k Whire Gold WRIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condit...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Piaget 18k Gold Miss Protocole 17mm Diamond Wrist Watch Tassel Bracelet Ref 5225
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 254 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - D-G Color - IF-VVS Clarity - 2ctw Case Material: 18k White Gold Height: 23.9mm (lug to lug) Case Size: 17...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Daytona Diablo 116509 Black Racing Dial 18K White Gold Box Booklet 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116509 Serial: Z047*** Year: 2006 Model: Rolex Daytona Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Bl...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

de GRISOGONO Occhio S02
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition of 167 examples world wide! Occhio wrist watches are the brand new assortment of gents? watches from de Grisogono. Especially for men and watertight up to 30m/100ft i...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Ladies Yellow Gold Concord Hexagon Quartz Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 14 Karat Yellow Gold Concord Battery Operated Watch on Woven Gold Bracelet with Hexagonal Case and Champagne Stick Dial. Caseback Numbers 2098160-PS, 413482. 6 - 6.5 Inches...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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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