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Art Deco Unisex Watch with Rolex Movement & Crown in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Art Deco Art Deco Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 107983 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Other Model: Art Deco Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-windi...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch BB 19
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Bulgari Tubogas 18k gold watch, BB19 model (the case diameter is 19 mm). An iconic Bulgari watch with a classic Tubogas bracelet and a black matte dial. The bezel features engrave...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Jubilee Mens Watch 16234
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Mens Watch 16234. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 36 mm in diameter. Rolex lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 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

Montblanc Profile 7058 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Montblanc Model: Profile Reference Number:7058 Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 35 mm. (without crown) x 45mm Band Type : St...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vinatge Rolex Zephyr Ref 6582 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1946 Rolex Reference 6582 "Zephyr" Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 Piece Case with "Zephyr" bezel. Caliber 1020 Automatic, self winding moveme...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ulysse Nardin Classic 18K gold watch ref 8156-111-2/91 new
Located in Perugia, IT
Ulysse Nardin Classico 18K rose gold wristwatch reference 8156-111-2/91. Also known as the family model of the San Marco collection UN 815 automatic movement with COSC chronometer c...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Paris Vendome LC Trinity GM large size watch 18K Tri- Color Circa 1980'S
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier Vendome LC Trinity GM large size watch. The watch is made in 3-18 Karat gold colors; white,yellow, and rose. The watch measures 30mm in diameter, x 36mm h...
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1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Platinum Dial Bezel Oyster Stainless Steel Watch 16622
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Yachtmaster Platinum Dial Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16622. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 40.0 mm in diameter. Rolex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Vendome 8839647 Large 18k Yellow Gold Large Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Vendome 8839647 large ladies watch. 29.6mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Ivory dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. 18k ye...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady Yachtmaster 18kt Yellow Gold Blue Dial
Located in London, GB
This Rolex Oyster Yachtmaster Lady watch is fully made in 18K yellow gold. It is in excellent condition and works perfectly. It comes with its...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Cellini Cellinium 5240 35mm Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5240 Serial: D799*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Cellini Cellinium Case Material: Platinum Band: Leather Bezel: Platinum Dial: White MOP Face:...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 278288RBR
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 278288RBR - Automatic winding; 31 jewel; sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold with diamond bezel (31mm diameter). Rolex Mother of Pearl d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Tudor Prince Oysterdate 9152 Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Tudor Model: Prince Oysterdate Referance: 9152 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements :34mm diameter (excludin...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Curvex with Original Period Bracelet 1937
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 13mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Carlo Zini Jewel Watch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing Carlo Zini Milano jewel watch One of the greatest bijoux creators of all times Vintage from late 80's / early 90's Perfectly working Quartz movement 18kt gold dipped Preciou...
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1990s Italian Wrist Watches

Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Square Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Ref 4533 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1940s Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 27mm square case
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1940s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Cartier Ladies Roadster 2675 Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2675 Model: Cartier Roadster Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Factory Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Breast Cance...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vannerie 18K Yellow Gold Watch 12.0504
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vannerie 18K Yellow Gold Watch 12.0504 - Quartz. 18K Yellowy gold case with diamond bands on each end of watch ( 15 x 22mm); Sixteen diamonds total. White dial w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date display at...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Ladies Corcord 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Set Watch Circa 1980s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One diamond set ladies Concord brand wristwatch with a matching bracelet in 18k gold. The watch has a Swiss quartz movement, a mother-of-pearl dial, and gold hands with diamond set m...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Guilloché Enamel Watch Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian pocket watch. The watch features a striking guilloché green enamelled case adorned with intricate gold detailing. At its centre, a bright white old ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier Baignoire
Located in New York, NY
Baignoire de Cartier watch, mini model, size 16, quartz movement. 18K yellow gold (750/1000) case. 18K yellow gold (750/1000) beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon. Silvered dial...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s 2.36 carat diamond, platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our collection of diamond watches. This stunning, fine and ...
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1920s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Longines Dresswatch, Gold Capped Case, Hexagonal TV Shape Dial, 17 Jewel, c1975
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Longines features a heavy gold capped case of 36mm x 36mm with stainless steel caseback, in a hexagonal / TV shape, iconic of the space age, with 17 jewel manually wound ...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Midsize Atlas 18K Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 0630
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Midsize Atlas 18K Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 0630 - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold round style case with raised roman numerals on bezel (31 mm) . Champagne dial signed Tiffany & C...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Gucci Timeless Green Watch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and brand new Gucci watch Timeless Watch YA1264042 Steel Green mother of pearl dial Glass Quartz mechanism (brand new battery) Water resista...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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

Carter Paris Trinity Vendome Watch, Ref. 11034 . Ladies small, Circa 1980'S
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carter Paris Trinity Vendome Watch, Ref. 11034 . The watch is made in three 18 Karat colors, White, Yellow and Rose. The watch is measuring 24 mm in diameter x 32 mm long to stra...
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1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Vintage 9 carat yellow gold Mens Girard Perregaux 1950's Mechanical WristWatch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A vintage 14 carat yellow gold Girard Perregaux 1950's Mechanical WristWatch Men's wristwatch, made by GIRARD PERREGAUX, Switzerland, 14k gold case. punching Smooth back cover ....
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Slate Wimbledon Dial 18K White Gold Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 1408H*** Year: 2019 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 10000 H SC Pavé Diamonds Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez 10000 H SC Pavé Diamonds Wrist Watch Franck Muller King Conquistador Cortez reference: 10000 H SC. Watch with self-winding Automatic mechanical m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Geneve Cintree Curvex Silver Dial Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
The Curvex watch is Franck Muller's most distinctive silhouette. In modern and practical polished stainless steel case, this watch is perfect for the everyday and every special occas...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 279381RBR Diamond MOP Dial Two-Tone Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 279381 RBR Ladies Watch. This elegant timepiece features a 28mm stainless steel case and an 18K rose gold bezel accented with factory diamonds. The mother of pearl dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Silvered Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ref. 2317. Made in 1950’s Case th...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver, Steel

Nicolet Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Period Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Nicolet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold Associated Matching Steel Bracelet CIRCA / YE...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 138443 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Cougar Wristwatch Ref 887907. Diamond Bezel, 18ct Yellow Gold, 1990..
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very attractive Cartier Cougar, reference 887907, features a 26mm yellow case with diamond bezel, and the desirable panthere 18k yellow gold bracelet. Presented in ex...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Chopard 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch. Detail: 18K yellow gold, full cut diamonds, watch case approx 18mm x 22mm, circa 2000, quartz movement, case number 5381 and 485349. ...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Blancpain Leman 18k Yellow Gold Complete Calendar 38mm Watch
Located in Providence, RI
The Blancpain Leman Complete Calendar is a refined timepiece, embodying Swiss craftsmanship in a 38mm solid 18k yellow gold case with a polished finish. The watch features a white di...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona 6263 Big Red Men's Vintage Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 6263 Mens Watch. 37mm stainless steel case. Black acrylic bezel with tachymetric scale. Black dial with steel hands and index hour markers. ...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Black Magic Chronograph Automatic Men's Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Black Magic Chronograph Automatic Men's Watch 525.CM.0170.RX - Automatic winding chronograph. Polished and Satin-finished Black Ceramic, Satin-finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Lady Royal Oak 33mm Steel Pink Dial Diamond Bezel Watch 77321ST
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Wrist fits 6 inches. Comes with a chronostore box and an authenticity card. General Information Brand: Audemars Piguet Model: Lady Royal Oak Mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breguet Classique Power Reserve 7137BB/11/9V9 Men's Watch in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Classique Power Reserve 7137BB/11/9V9 Men's Watch in White Gold SKU: 135019 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Breguet Model: Classique Power Reserve Country of Origin: Switzerland Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in the shape of a automobile radiator grill, back in the 1930. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with the logo of Bugatti which is embellished with applications of red white and black enamel and the letters EB, for Ettore Bugatti. Fitted with a hinged snap lid. History Between the mid-1920s and the mid-1930s, Mido produced less than a hundred watches for the very famous Bugatti automobile brand. The notable feature of these pieces was their case shaped like the iconic radiator grille on the famous car. They were specially ordered by Mr. Ettore Bugatti to the Mido manufacture, often offered to his best pilots, mechanics and to his family. Bolstered by this success, Mido developed its famous watches for motorists in 1925 and 1926. The brand filed a patent for its watch cases and for some dials inspired by the finest vehicles of the era. These included pocket and pendant watches, all of which mirrored the radiators from a large number of car manufacturers, including: Alfa Romeo, Benz, Bugatti (or EB, for Ettore Bugatti), Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, De Dion-Bouton, Delage, Farman, Fiat, Ford, Hispano-Suiza, Lancia, Lincoln, Opel, Peugeot, Pic-Pic, Rolls-Royce and Talbot. Records Mido records confirm that the first of the four series of Bugatti watches...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bvlgari Serpenti SPP35G 18k Rose Gold Pave Dial & Bezel
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Circa 2020. This exquisite Bvlgari watch features a distinctive serpentine design, crafted in 18k rose gold. The coiled bracelet is composed of articulated sections, each polished t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gerber Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Gerber 14 karat white gold diamond Swiss movement wristwatch. The watch features a silver dial, black hour and minute hands, and a diamond surround. Approximately forty-four round prong-set diamonds adorn the surround. The diamonds have a total carat weight of 0.34ctw. The 14k white gold basket weave tapered bracelet band measures 7" in length. Stamped on the back of the watch case is 14K 0585...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Rose Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date Ref 6105
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual in 18k rose gold on a Jubilee bracelet. Dial is repainted. Off white dial with dagger style gold hands and hour markers. Date in red. Band dated jan, 1...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage  Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face  Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso , Circa 1995
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre stainless steel Reverso wrist watch with a silver guilloché dial and a dark charcoal dial opposite. Manual, self-winding and water resistant up to 30 meters....
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Ref 2960 Stainless Steel Vintage Watch
Located in Houston, TX
This timeless Cartier Santos Ref. 2960 is a stunning vintage piece from the 1990s, exuding classic elegance and sophistication. Unpolished to maintain its authentic vintage appeal, t...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Diamond Elgin Watch, circa 1940s in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Elgin Watch Circa 1940's in Platinum From Nat to Eva to You Engraved on the back "Nat to Eva 1942" 4..15 carats in diamonds 1 year guarantee just like a new watch. A classic...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Day-Date President 36mm Rose Gold Meteorite Diamond Dial Mens Watch 118235
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex President Day-Date Rose Gold Meteorite Diamond Dial Mens Watch 118235. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Double-quick set function. 18k Everose ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Pro Moon Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Omega Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, 30 minute repeater subdial, 12 hour subdial Case: 42mm case, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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