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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1950s
Hublot Classic Fusion ceramic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 525.CI.0123.LR.SKA16
Located in Surfside, FL
Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition SKA Cagarin Cup in black ceramic on a blue strap with a Hublot black ceramic deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, dat...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6285
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual in 18k rose gold with Honeycomb dial on a European leather strap with tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6285. Circa 1954. Fine P...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

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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

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6565
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual in stainless steel with refinished dial and added modern Jubilee bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6565. Circa 1955 *Bank Wire Only...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

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

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Stainless 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

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Stainless Steel

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

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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

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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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

Unused Breitling Bentley stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref AB061221/g810
Located in Surfside, FL
Unused Breitling Bentley in stainless steel on a brown stitched calfskin strap with stainless steel tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and chronograph. 44 mm case size. With bo...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

LeCoultre Mystery14k white gold & ostrich Manual Wristwatch Ref 727-722-103D
By 08sircus
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Galaxy in 14k white gold & ostrich. Manual. 33 mm case size. Ref 727-722-103D. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Vintage LeCo...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, White Gold

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

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18k Gold, 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

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Steel

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

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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

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

Cartier Panthere De Cartier Medium 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Quartz Watch 4017
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Cartier Medium Sized Panthere De Cartier Watch. With Cartier's classic styling this watch features a 29mm x 37mm stainless steel case, 18k yellow gold be...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
Located in Braintree, GB
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph men's wristwatch. Reference Nr. H787160 Made in Switzerland. The watch features 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock, Date between 4 and 5, 12 hour counter at 6 o'clock and the sub-second dial is at 9 o'clock. Gender: Men Case Size: 42 mm ( Without a crown ) Dial colour: Grey with black and orange accents Movement: Automatic Unidirectional bezel Numerals: Arabic Watchband Material: Stainless steel Water resistant: 30 BAR/435 Psi Caliber : H - 31 Case material: Stainless Steel Display Type: Analogue Box / Papers: No Glass: Sapphire Crystal Weight: 239 grams Comes with a box. Condition: The watch is pre-owned, and in excellent working condition, please see pictures. History: Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Originally, the firm manufactured high-quality pocket timepieces, which were soon popular among American railroad employees owing to their precision and dependability. Hamilton Watch Company started manufacturing wristwatches for the United States military during World War I. This shifted the company's attention to wristwatch manufacture, and by the 1930s, Hamilton was producing some of the world's most popular and creative wristwatches. During WWII, Hamilton once again developed military timepieces, notably the famed "Marine Chronometer," which was utilised by US Navy navigators. Hamilton continued to develop after the war, creating the world's first electric watch in 1957 and the first digital watch in 1970. Hamilton has also been a popular brand among Hollywood filmmakers, with its timepieces featuring in various films such as "Interstellar," "The Martian," and "Men in Black." Hamilton is now a component of the Swatch Group, one of the world's major watch makers. Despite ownership changes and altering watch...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 36mm Concentric Blue Silver Dial Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116000 Serial: V351*** Year: 2010 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Concentric Blue & Si...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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

Omega Seamster Diver 41.50mm 213.30.42.40.01.001 Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Omega Gender: Men Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 41.50 mm Weight: 213.13 grams Gent's stainless steel OMEGA Swiss-made watch with original papers. The metal was t...
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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

2023 Rolex 226570 Explorer II White Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 226570 Serial: 1932K*** Year: 2023 Model: Explorer II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: White Face: Sa...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava Fancy Lugs 18K Rose Gold 33mm
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18K rose gold. The case measure 33mm. The watch is powered by a manual wind movement. The serial number on this watch indicates that it...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Thin 18kt Rose Gold Automatic Ladies Watch 7200R-001
Located in New York, NY
PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA 18K ROSE GOLD ULTRA-THIN 7200R-00 With its pure lines, the calatrava is recognized as the very essence of the round wristwatch and one of the finest symbols ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Cober “Cushion Square” Ladies Yellow Gold with Sapphire glass Wristwatch
Located in OSS, NH
Handmade watch with a quartz movement, made of 18 Carat yellow gold and water-resistant up to 5ATM in a 26 x 28 mm case. An immediate eye-catcher is the hand-filed watch face, which ...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Square Jaeger Le Coultre ref. 1900
Located in Sežana, SI
A beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre classic wristwatch crafted in 18kt gold. This wristwatch is in good conditions and works properly. Completely original with the JLC logo on the dial an...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Bulova Curv Two-Tone Steel Chronograph Black Dial Quartz Mens Watch 98A160
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Condition. The Watch Only Has Hairline Scratches on Gold-Tone Parts Due To Store Handling. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Two-Tone Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Fi...
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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 6084, 14K gold case
Located in Sežana, SI
Check out this stunning Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 6084 with a 14K gold case. 100% genuine and all original, fully inspected, serviced, and guaranteed. This carefully owned and co...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Ref 2650 W2006951 Santos Dumont 18 Rose Gold Leather Strap
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2650 Model: Santos Dumont Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Brown Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 44.6mm x 34.6mm Include...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Pasha Ref 1353 Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold 35mm Leather Strap
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1353 Model: Pasha Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Dark Grey Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 35mm Include...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex 336933 Sky Dweller White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 336933 Serial: 108K1*** Year: 2023 Model: Sky Dweller Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial:...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 126234 Steel 36mm Blue Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet Complete
Located in New York, NY
Sporting the 'best seller' blue diamond dial, solid white gold fluted bezel and elegant Jubilee bracelet, this is the all new style 36mm Datejust with new generation calibre 3235 aut...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Blue Diamond, Steel

Cober “Nº2” with 60 brilliant cut Diamonds Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Wristwatch
Located in OSS, NH
Nº2 with 60 brilliant cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Wristwatch Cober Jewellery This is a Cober Nº2 - A Limited-Edition Watch. Introducing the Cober Nº2 - a limited-edition watch designe...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Dominos 176200 Ladies Oyster Perpetual Steel Box Paper Full Stickers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 176200 Condition: Unworn. Full Stickers Serial: 23745*** Year: 2016 Model: Ladies Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bez...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling A32390 Avenger II GMT Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A32390 Year: 2017 Model: Avenger II GMT Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire Crystal Ca...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1950
Located in Montreal, QC
Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steel wristwatch circa 1950 medium size case 30mm. Acrylic crystal manual wind movement. Original two-tone antique salmon colour dial, wear visible. Leather bracelet, 17 jewels. In good working order, accuracy is not guaranteed for a used watch.
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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

Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gruen 1950's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a timeless blend of elegance and sophistication. Encased in a 14x14mm 14KT White Gold Square Case, this exquisite timepiece exudes...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 126334 Stainless Steel 41mm Blue Index Dial Complete MINT 2021
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Rolex Datejust wristwatch is a true masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship. With its exquisite Blue Dial and elegant Index indicators, it is the epitome of luxury and st...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Blue 5500V/110A-B148 Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5500V/110A-B148 Year: 2023 Model: Vacheron Constantin Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Sap...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Custom 3 Carat Ct Diamond Gucci G Day Date Swiss Made Black-dial Watch 1
Located in New York, NY
Custom Diamond Gucci G Day Date Swiss Made Black-dial Watch with box and booklet papers. Certified by Gemological Institute in New York including appraisal value of $5,400.00. Origi...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Custom 3 Carat Ct Diamond Gucci G Chrono Chronograph Date Swiss Made Watch 1
Located in New York, NY
Custom Diamond Gucci 101M G Chrono Swiss Made Black-dial 44mm Watch with box and booklet papers. Original Gucci Bezel is customized hand-set with approx. 3.00 carats of natural genu...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Custom 2 Carat Ct Gucci Men’s Pantheon 115.2 Real Natural Diamond 44mm Watch 1
Located in New York, NY
Custom Diamond Gucci Men's Pantheon Watch 42mm with box and booklet papers. Original Gucci Bezel customized hand-set with approx. 2.00 carats of natural genuine earth-mined SI-I Dia...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 126000 Oyster Perpetual 36mm Silver Dial Steel Box Paper Stickers 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126000 Serial: 299M1*** Year: 2022 Unworn With Stickers. Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Ste...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Custom 3 Carat Ct Diamond Gucci G Day Date Swiss Made White-dial Watch 1
Located in New York, NY
Custom Diamond Gucci G Day Date Swiss Made White-dial Watch with box and booklet papers. Certified by Gemological Institute in New York including appraisal value of $5,600.00. Origi...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 38mm Grey Dial CHRONOGRAPH Ref# 26715ST.OO.1356ST.02
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak SELFWINDING CHRONOGRAPH 26715ST.OO.1356ST.02. 38 mm, Grey dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, silver-toned counters, white gold applied hour-markers and ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and 7.25CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite 1950's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond cocktail watch. The watch is a piece of superb mid century watch design and is decorated with 7.25CT-TDW of high quality dia...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Breitling A17366 SuperOcean Automatic 42 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A17366 Year: 2020 Model: Superocean Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 42...
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2010s 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 Santos WSSA0029 Ref 4075 Medium Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSSA0029 Ref 4075 Model: Santos - Size Medium Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Dial Face: Sapphire Crystal...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Rose Gold & Steel Fluted Jubilee White Dial Watch 179171
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 26mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 179171 Model - Datejust Di...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Hamilton Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and 4.00CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Hamilton 1950's 14kt Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. This exquisite timepiece features a marquise-shaped case and matching brace...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White 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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