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Rolex Datejust Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamonds Black Dial Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Dial and bezel. It comes with a Chronostore box and a 1 year Seller warranty. Natural Diamonds
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Vintage 1952 Rolex Precision 18KT Yellow Gold Ref. 8790
Located in New York, NY
C. 1952 This elegant timepiece is crafted in 18K yellow gold by Rolex. It features a square dial with a fluted bezel and minimalist hour markers. The watch is powered by a manual mo...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Model 2046 Tiger's Eye Dial Automatic Movement Papers
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Model 2046 36mm x 32mm Tiger's Eye Dial, Automatic Movement, Rare c.1970s Made in Switzerland c.1970s 111 grams w/ 2025 Chopard Service Card Maker: ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Phiippe Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 3520, Manual, 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960's.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Patek Philippe Calatrava, reference 3520 features a 32mm (without crown) round 18k yellow gold case with attractive dark grey sunburst dial and white serif roman...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox 146.2.97 Men's Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox 146.2.97 Men's Watch in 18k Rose Gold SKU: 106997 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor Memovox Country of Ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Mens Ulysse Nardin Chronometer 14k Gold Manual Wind 1960s Vintage Swiss RA497
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Ulysse Nardin 14k solid gold slim manual wind dress watch, c.1960s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ulysse ...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Genuine Cartier B01952 Watch. Must de Cartier 21 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier 21 B01952 Reference number. Condition: New Battery. Just Serviced. Details: 31mm round Case 6.5inches wrist
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20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Harry Winston Ocean Dual-Time Project Z 400-MATZ44ZC.K1 Men's Watch in Zalium
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Ocean Dual-Time Project Z 400-MATZ44ZC.K1 Men's Watch in Zalium SKU: 140971 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Harry Winston Model: Ocean Dual-Time Project Z Country of Origin: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Ebel 1911 18K gold automatic wristwatch ref 8172221 new
By Ebel
Located in Perugia, IT
Ebel 1911 18K gold automatic wristwatch ref 8172221 new, new old stock Total weight 110.2 g Case and bracelet with satin and polished finish Automatic movement with power reserve abo...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

de GRISOGONO New Retro Tourbillon
Located in New York, NY
The wide case houses a tourbillon bearing the de GRISOGONO signature. The New Retro Skeleton Tourbillon transcends a legendary complication in a daring and spectacular style. Without...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Tropical Patina Vintage Oyster Perpetual Ref 6332 Stepped Dial
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A refined Rolex wristwatch in stainless steel. This vintage timepiece from 1958 showcases the precision and craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaking. Featu...
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1950s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht Master 126655 Factory Pave Dial 18K Rose Gold Oysterflex Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126655 Serial: 8EE32*** Year: 2021 Model: Rolex Yacht Master Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Rolex Oysterflex Black Rubber Str...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Watch Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Face Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 1940's Tiffany and company 14K Gold Watch and band. 17 Jewel adjusted 2 positions. Watch is working. Measuring 6.75 end to end. Will fit a 6 to 6.25 inch wrist nicely. Face me...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS 1970s Automatic RA448
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic with 14k solid gold bezel, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Louis Vuitton Classic Tambour Swiss Watch
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Classic and timeless Louis Vuitton Tambour. This elegant watch collection was launched back in 2000. Since then, it has known as the brand’s signature style watch. It is offered in different styles for the Man or Woman. The Tambour, which also means drum was first inspired by the Japanese Kodo drummer with their Taiko drums...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Explorer 40mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 224270 B&P
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. 2024 card. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Piaget Limelight Party Disco Ball P10409
Located in London, GB
A stunning Piaget Limelight Party 'Disco Ball' Ref. P10409 G0A31098 ladies' wristwatch crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a distinctive disco ball-inspired design paved with 114 br...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Gold & Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic Rolex Submariner 16613, a luxurious and durable timepiece that seamlessly blends functionality with style. This gold and stainless steel men’s watch comes with its original box, making it an excellent choice for collectors and enthusiasts. It features a striking Rolex midnight-blue index dial with a date indicator at 3 o’clock, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a date magnification cyclops for easy readability. The watch is equipped with a yellow gold rotatable bezel and a graduated sixty-minute blue enamel bezel, adding to its refined design. Designed for both reliability and comfort, this Submariner showcases a Rolex two-tone yellow gold and stainless steel oyster bracelet with an extendable flip-lock deployment clasp for a secure and adjustable fit. Whether worn for daily use or as part of a collection, this Rolex Submariner 16613 is a statement of precision and craftsmanship. Polishing is available upon request. Reference Number: "16613", made in ~2008. Case Dimensions: - Lug-To-Lug: 50 mm - Diameter(W/Crown): 46 mm - Diamter(W/O Crown): 40 mm - Case Height: 13 mm - Lug Width: 26 mm Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Steel Blue Watch & Box Keywords: Rolex Submariner 16613, Rolex gold steel watch, Rolex blue dial, men's luxury watch, Rolex dive watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

David Yurman watch 18k Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Dial 7mm Cable Bracelet Cuff
Located in Northbrook, IL
This David Yurman wristwatch is a beautiful accessory for any woman. Made of 18k yellow gold with a mother pearl dial, it is a high-quality piece that will elevate any outfit. The wa...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Rolex GMT-Master Two-Tones Black Dial 16753 Automatic Watch 1984
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16753 Year: 1984 Serial number: 87xxxxx Reference: OT2303 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous w/inner case back stamped 16750 Dial: Excell...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Located in Puyallup, WA
Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Madison Petite 18k Gold Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Wrist Watch T409-P88
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: David Yurman Movement: Quartz Case & Buckle Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 28.3 Grams Case Thickness: 5.8mm Case Width: 15mm (not including crown) Case Hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Ebel White Gold Watch with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.40 carats and Round cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Paris Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Paris Ladies Watch is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and sophistication. The watch features a 21mm case made of 18K yellow gold, beautifully complemented b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 126200 36mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee Box Paper 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126200 Serial: 5769K*** Year: 2020 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face: Sapph...
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2010s Wrist Watches

7.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.32 Carat Diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
This Van Cleef & Arpels high jewelry Cosmos wristwatch is like having a flower filled, secret garden on your wrist! The legendary history of fine jewelry and watch maison Van Clee...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Datejust with Gold Filled Clasp and Diamond Markers
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6900 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1978 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 26mm ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega Seamaster 2494 37mm Rose Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s NA116
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Seamaster jumbo red gold capped bumper automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signe...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold-filled

Men's Vintage International IWC 36mm 18k Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch Cal. 89
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: International Watch Co. (IWC) Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss-made Caliber No.: 89 Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Height: 42mm (Lug to lug) Case W...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Olive Diamond Ladies Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with a chronostore box and seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 691...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Bertolucci Pulchra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bertolucci Pulchar
Located in New York, NY
BERTOLUCCI PULCHRA GOLD WATCH WITH DIAMONDS *Like-new, pristine condition. Brand: Bertolucci Model: Pulchra Material: 18k Yellow Gold Movement: Swiss Quartz Case Size: 25mm Lug Widt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Champagne Tapestry Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel 26mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: L893*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Bezel: 18K Ye...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Ivory Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: L627*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Poiray Ma Premiere Steel Gold watch new strap
Located in PARIS, FR
Poiray watch, Ma Première model, in steel and yellow gold, quartz mechanism, silver background with braided pattern, interchangeable leather strap in purp...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Sterling Silver Turquoise Wristwatch Native American Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
This Native American Sterling silver watch is covered in various size turquoise stones. Measuring .75 down to .50 on the band. We fit a size 6-6.25 inch wrist. Slide-in clasp closure...
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1970s American Native American Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava c1944 Manual Calibre 62 Mid-Size 27mm Unisex Watch
By IWC
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & very rare Calatrava style unisex timepiece by IWC (International Watch Company) is dating from 1944, yet it’s in beautiful condition with all original parts & in excel...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 116503 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116503 Serial: 40G4C*** Year: 2023 Model: Rolex Daytona Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Bla...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 6917 Orange Carnelian Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917 Serial: 7567*** Year: 1983 Model: Rolex Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom O...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage Swatch Masquerade GP105
Located in Milano, IT
Particular vintage Swatch, along the strap there are two bizarre characters, dressed in clothes from another era. The drawing seems to have been done in...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1983 reference 15010 Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number: 15010 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Steel Measurements :34mm diameter (exc...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ULYSSE NARDIN San Marco Hour Striker 18K Gold
Located in Manhasset, NY
ULYSSE NARDIN San Marco Hour Striker, Box and With Papers Model number : 756-22 Watch number : 33 Material: 18KT Gold Dial: Blue Enamel Guilloche Dial. Case diameter: 40mm. Thicknes...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Genuine Rolex Watch. 14k WG Ladies Rolex Mechanical Windup Watch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k White Gold Rolex Brushed Bezel Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Rolex Movement 17 Jewel Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case and Bracelet is 14k White gold 13...
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1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Midsize Yacht-Master Ladies Watch 168623 Stainless & 18k Gold 1 Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Midsize Yacht-Master Model Number: 168623 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 2020 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: White with Black Markers Metal Cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Tri Tone BB 19 1T Serpenti Round Black Dial Watch
Located in New York, NY
Serpenti watches from Bvlgari combine the finest Italian design with sophisticated mechanisms to create timepieces of breath-taking beauty and elegance. Bvlgari Tubogas ladies' watc...
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20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage GUCCI Quartz 11/12 Watch. Gucci Ladies Bangle Interchange Bezel watch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Watch. 11/12 Reference number. Gold Tone with interchangeable bezels. Original Box Condition: New battery. Comes with original box and original bezels. Please revie...
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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 16623 Factory Black Mother of Pearl Dial 2 Tone Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Ref. 16623, featuring a 100% original and rare black mother-of-pearl dial, two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold case, and a luxurious Oyster bracelet....
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Mens Omega Constellation Cal 712 Gold Capped Automatic 1960s Vintage NA117
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation automatic, c.1966, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, appli...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Classima MOA10483 GMT Automatic Full Set
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume Mercier Model: Classima Reference: MOA10483 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width:40 mm....
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2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget Dancer 18K yellow gold wristwatch Ref 80563K81 new
Located in Perugia, IT
Piaget Dancer 18K yellow gold wristwatch Ref 80563K81 new. Total weight g 67.1 Case diameter mm 23.4 Total length including the case 19 cm Jerseys bracelet n 22 Case and bracelet wit...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Pasha w3140007
Located in London, GB
This Cartier Pasha is a truly wonderful example of the ladies small size Pasha. Recently polished and passed through our workshop this reference W3140007 Cartier Pasha is presented a...
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Piaget Polo Square 18k Yellow Gold Watch 7131 C701
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET POLO WATCH IN 18K YELLOW GOLD Brand: Piaget Model: Polo Reference: 8131 C701 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Movement: Swiss Quartz Case Size: 25mm Case Thickness: 6mm Length: 8 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Must vintage Wristwatch in sterling silver, white Dial
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand:​ ​Cartier Model:​ ​Tank​ ​Must Reference:​ ​2416 Dial:​ ​White,​ ​Cartier​ ​logo Movement:​ ​Cartier​ ​quartz Case:​ ​925​ ​silver,​ ​no.​ ​031931PL Dimensions:​ ​22x30​ ​mm B...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Baignoire WGBA0018 Size 15 Ladies Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Baignoire Ladies Watch is an elegant timepiece designed for sophistication and style. It features a compact 18.7mm case made of luxurious 18K yellow gold, which adds a to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Quartz Yellow Gold & Steel Medium Watch W2PN0007
Located in Aventura, FL
Panthère de Cartier watch, medium model, quartz movement. Case in yellow gold 750/1000 and steel, thickness: 6 mm, crown set with a synthetic blue spinel, silvered dial, blued-steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 142271 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Franck Muller Model: Ronde Chronograph Country of Origin: Switzerland Mov...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hublot King Power F1 703.ZM.1123.NR.FM010 Men's Watch in Titanium
Located in New York, NY
Hublot King Power F1 703.ZM.1123.NR.FM010 Men's Watch in Titanium SKU: 137236 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Hublot Model: King Power F1 Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

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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