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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: Early 2000s
Period: Early 1900s
Cartier Ref 2388 Automatic Power Reserve Calendar Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Reference 2388 Wrist Watch, 38 M.M 3 piece Stainless steel Water resistant case with Exhibition, Glass back. Rotating Bezel with Sapphire Glass Crystal and Sapphir...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Watch Black Roman Dial 16220 Circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The watc...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Watch White Roman Dial 16220 Circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The watc...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k Yellow Gold Watch 5039J Complete 2005
Located in New York, NY
Preowned, excellent condition Patek Philippe reference 5039J-014 Perpetual Calendar Moonphase 18k Yellow Gold gents wristwatch. Argent dial, baton hour markers, month and leap year indicator at 3 o'clock, date and moonphase display at 6 o'clock, day and am/pm indicator at 9 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gold 35mm case, hobnail bezel, winder and folded clasp, a Patek Philippe grey-black leather strap, sapphire crystal glass and automatic movement. This watch comes with the Patek Philippe papers, winding Patel...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 23 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Water resistant case, Automatic Self winding movement, Sapphire Crown and Sapphire ...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Dial Jubilee Watch Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial Custom Diamond Bezel, Diamond Lugs, Jubilee Bracelet Two Tone Watch This...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Tudor 89190 Hydronaut Prince Date Tiger Prince Opaline Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 89190 Year: 2007 Model: Hydronaut Prince Date Tiger Prince Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Opal...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, Gran Sport, Duo Face, GMT, Steel, Ref 295.8.51
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaeger Le Coultre Reverse Gran Sport Duo Face GMT steel, Ref 295.8.51 Recently Complete Revision by Jaeger Le Coultre for over 1400 Euro Model: Reverso, Gran sport Ref number: 29...
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Early 2000s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Steel

Omega 4614.30.02 De Ville Prestige 18K Rose Gold 39mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 4614.30.02 Model: De Ville Prestige Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal C...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold 4959J-001 MOP Diamond Dial Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Sale comes with everything what came from an original owner, as is: - Patek Phillipe Box (does not have pillow inside, in fair condition) - Patek Phillipe Leather Wallet for Papers w...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 116234 MOP Diamond Dial Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116234 Serial: D440*** Year: 2005 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Mother ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph Wristwatch Ref SC38S, 38mm, Iconic Design.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A design icon, our Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph SC38S features a stainless steel case with rarer stainless steel bracelet. Presented in excellent ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Rose Gold President Day-Date Watch 118235 Rose Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Model 118235 - Men's automatic winding wristwatch with day & date. 18k rose gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Rose dial with raised gold Roman numerals. 18...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rare Rolex President 118238 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper With STICKERS
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 118238. New style buckle With Factory Stickers Serial: F626*** Year: 2005 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Be...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Breitling Chronomat Cockpit Wristwatch Ref A13357812. Auto, Chrono, Date, 2007
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Breitling Chronomat Cockpit A13357812 features a stainless steel 39mm case with attractive blue dial, stainless steel bracelet and has chronograph and date functions, powered by ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 14060 Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2005
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14060 Serial: F039*** Year: 2005 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Hampton Ref 65488 Stainless Steel Ladies' wristwatch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Hampton Reference Number: 65488 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 22 ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II 116710 Black Ceramic Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116710 Serial: M602*** Year: 2008 Model: GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphire C...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank 28mm Automatic Francaise with Date Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise 28mm Automatic Stainless Steel 2302 Considered a Mid Size Men’s watch. The watch fits up to a 6.5 inch wrist. This Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph feature...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breitling ref D13355 18K Gold & Steel 42mm Automatic Watch, c2003, Box + Papers
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This iconic Breitling Chronometre Crosswind Chronograph ref D13355, serial # 520XXX was bought in 2003, yet in a great condition & in excellent...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Steel

Ladies Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Wristwatch. Automatic. Complete Set. Yr 2006
By Oris
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our attractive and rare Oris Big Crown Pointer Date with automatic movement, features a 28mm case (31.5mm with crown) of stainless steel and rose gold plated and exhibition/ display ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Maurice Lacroix Miros Chronograph Gents' Watch. Ref AT34062. Papers, Links, Box.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This classy gents' Maurice Lacroix Miros watch is powered by a chronograph quartz movement. It fastens a silver metal bracelet and has a black dial with 3 eye-catching silver sub-dia...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Jumbo One Row in Gold Two-Tone 30mm Quartz Mens' Watch, c2000's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This instantly-recognisable Cartier Panthere Jumbo one row two-tone is a truly iconic luxury mens’ wristwatch Versatile & great for both formal occasions & everyday wear, this watch is a statement piece, that features: Two-Tone Square Case, perfectly-proportioned, measuring 30mm It’s performed in gold & stainless steel in matte finish, Signed & numbered to the back, with cabochon sapphire crown The distinctive Cartier bezel...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Must de Cartier Tank Gold-Plated Silver Gilt Lapis Blue Dial Manual Ladies Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces, this iconic Cartier Tank Must de Cartier is in great condition & in excellent working order Dating back to 2000's yet of tim...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate, Silver

Rolex Lady DateJust Diamonds Watch
Located in Rome, IT
Rolex Lady DateJust , a 26 mm timepiece crafted with stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, showcases a Factory Diamond Bezel and an Anniversary Diam...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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

Vintage Swatch SFK265PACK Flower Wishes Mother's Day
Located in Milano, IT
in the realm of timekeeping elegance, there exists a true marvel: The Swatch Skin FLOWER WISHES, a radiant gem from the world's thinnest watch series. This timepiece doesn't just mar...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Classic Louis Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Louis Cartier mid size Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 M.M. 2 Piece 18K yellow Gold case, Quartz movement, Sapphire Crown, White Dial with Black Roman numerals. New Hadl...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swatch Valentine's Day Special 2000 HEARTBEAT GN187
Located in Milano, IT
In the year 2000, Swatch unveiled a delightful vintage timepiece, a true gem from their Saint Valentine special collection. This watch not only tells time but also weaves a tale of love, creativity, and the unmistakable Swatch charm. With its original, quirky packaging, it's a testament to the era when Swatch boxes were as eccentric and captivating as the watches themselves. Swatch was renowned for their imaginative packaging, and this watch is no exception. Its soft plastic casing is not just a protective shell; it's a treasure trove of surprises. Nestled within the pockets of the packaging lies a musical CD filled with love songs, a delightful touch that adds a harmonious dimension to the watch. This Swatch Special...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Seadweller Wristwatch Ref 16600 / 16600t. Full Set. Yr 2007/2008
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex Seadweller 16600 / 16600T, also known as Seadweller 4000, must be one of the last pre ceramic Seadwellers manufactured. Our 16600T fea...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos 100XL Stainless Steel 38mm Custom Diamond Iced Out Watch Men's
Located in New York, NY
Custom Cartier Santos 100XL complete with box and booklet papers. Cartier Santos 100XL is customized hand set with approx. 8 carats of natural ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Watch
Located in Vaughan, CA
Crafted by Tiffany & Co this watch is part of their Atlas collection which is modelled after the clock that is found in front of the flagship store in NYC. Made of Stainless Steel wi...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Yacht Master 168623 Silver Midsize 35mm 18K Gold Steel Box Service Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 168623 Serial: K969*** Year: 2001 Model: Yacht Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Silv...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Ferrari Girard Perregaux F1 2002 Championship Chronograph Watch 40mm Ref. 4956
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Girard Perregaux Ferrari F1 2002 Championship Chronograph Watch 40mm Ref. 4956. This watch features a stainless steel 40mm case, black carbon fiber dial ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Baignoire 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch Wb520028 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Baignoire 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB520028 Box Papers. Quartz movement. 18k rose gold oval case 25 mm x 20 mm. Case thickness: 6.8 mm. The crown set with diamond. ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Cartier Santos Steel Galbée Silver Dial Roman Indexes 2423 Automatic Watch, 2000
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbée 2423 Year: 2000’s Serial Number: 780xxxxxx Reference: C03913 Case: Show sign of wear with the Stainless Steel Case in size 24 x 35mm without crow...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 114234 Air King Blue Concentric Dial Stainless Steel 2007
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 114234 Serial: M575*** Year: 2007 Model: Air King Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Blue Con...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex 14233 Oyster Perpetual Champagne Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Quality Dia
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14233 Serial: P237*** Year: 2000 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Fade...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Kermit 16610lv Stainless Steel Black dial 40mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner Kermit in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16610lv. Circa 2009. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Submariner Kermit 16610lv...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Watch Jubilee Fluted Ref 116233
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 116233 and is in Excellent Condition (See Pictu...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Lemon/citrus dial Rolex Daytona 2002
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description ROLEX - A RARE ROLEX DAYTONA "CITRUS / LEMON" DIAL WRISTWATCH in stainless steel, 116520, K324XXX, c.2001, the discoloured lemon dial with three subsidiary dials, applied pencil markers, to a stainless steel oyster bracelet and folding clasp, 39mm. Accompanied by Rolex box, papers, spare link, bezel guard. For similar example see Sothebys Important Watches...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 79173 MOP Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper 2000 Qual
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79173 Serial: A834217 Year: 2000 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Or...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Panerai Contemporanea Radiomir Wristwatch, Limited Edition /500, 18K White Gold.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our very rare limited edition Panerai Contemporanea Radiomir, reference PAM00062/ OP6540 features a 40mm 18k white gold case and is one of 500 produced in the first series of this re...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 16623
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Light signs of wear or scratches * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Ebel Ladies Stainless Steel Beluga Grande Diamond Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Ebel
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, Lady's Ebel Beluga Grande Steel Diamond Bracelet Watch, quartz movement, silver dial, blue hands, date window, deployant clasp, 36 full cut round diamonds on c...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

ROLEX President Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Rome, IT
You are purchasing an Authentic Rolex Lady DateJust 116188, a 36mm timepiece crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, featuring a Factory Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial and a Factory Diamond Bezel....
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Philip Stein Signature Teslar Signature Dual Time Zone Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Timeless style marries innovation in this women's wrist watch by Philip Stein. Perfect for travel and monitoring time to connect with family across the country and abroad, this smart looking quartz watch boasts an oval two dial dual time zone display that is attractively incorporated into one face. The upper dial has a full display of Arabic numerals intended for your primary time zone, congruently, the secondary dial can be custom set to your choice of time zone. The watch case is of satin and bright stainless steel that measures approximately 1-3/4 x 1 inch. The wrist watch is seated with a new handmade leather strap in a pleasing powdered blue. A Philip Stein watch...
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Early 2000s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Pilot Chronograph Watch Reference IW3706
By IWC
Located in Roma, IT
IWC Pilot Chronograph Fliegerchronograph Automatik IW3706 Reference number IW3706 Year of manufacture 2000 Diameter 39mm Material steel and black le...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex Watch Box, New Creme Empty Acs. Oyster Perpetual Daytona GMT Datejust
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Watch from Rolex showroom was purchased and watch was used for personal use and i am selling the box Complete box Extra Large Brand New Rolex Box...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Vicence 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Women's Watch w/ Guilloche Dial and Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vicence 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Women's Watch w/ Guilloche Dial and Leather Band Movement #1069 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Case 29 mm Wide (30 mm w/ Crown) 32 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distan...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère Medium Model Steel & Rose Gold Watch W2PN0007
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1818 Brand Cartier Model No. W2PN0007 Retail Price £8,750 incl. VAT / $9,100 / €9 850 incl. VAT ____________________________________ Date Circa 2000 Gender Unisex / Women Box/...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

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Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin 39019 Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Vacheron Constantin Wrist Watch, Reference 39019 Classic, Simple, Elegant 32 M.M x 5 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Caliber 1015, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor SERVICED by JLC Steel 148.8.60 Cal 960
Located in PARIS, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre Founded in 1833 Jaeger-LeCoultre has always produced a great many movements for a number of famous watch houses including Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, IWC,...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Baume & Mercier Hampton 65447 Stainless Steel w/ Black dial 30mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Baume & Mercier Hampton in stainless steel on a white leather strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 46 mm length (lug to lug) by 30 mm width case size. Ref 654...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm 178274 Silver Logo Jubilee Diamond Dial Complete Watch
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious Rolex Datejust wristwatch is a stunning piece of jewelry and a true work of art. It features a 31mm silver case with a fluted bezel and a solid caseback. The watch is ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Ancient Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
18-carat yellow gold watch with a plant motif design circa 1900. The dial with a gold background is surrounded by a motif of leaves and flowers and finely drawn sticks. The 18-carat ...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation Quadra Diamonds Black Dial Lady Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Watch Description Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Features : Black Dial - Diamond Bezel Watch Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainles...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold Jumbo Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Panther collection Wrist Watch, 29 x 29 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case, Quartz movement, Sapphire Crown, off white dial with Black Roman numerals, calendar wind...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebel Brasilia E9256M32 Stainless Steel w/ Mother Of Pearl dial 27mm Quartz watch
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Brasilia in stainless steel with diamond Mother of Pearl dial. Quartz on stainless steel link bracelet, 7.25 inches. 27 mm case size. Ref E9256M32. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned E...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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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