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Wrist Watches For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Tiger's Eye
Thomax 1950's Ladies 14KT Pink Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Thomax 1950's Ladies Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch, a timeless embodiment of luxury and elegance. Crafted with precision, this captivating timepiece featu...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Nerny Platinum Cocktail Watch With Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 1950's Platinum Cocktail watch with diamonds and sapphires. The watch has a total diamond weight of 1.50TDW. The watch is powered by a high grade Swiss 17 jewel mo...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Hamilton 1950's Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Hamilton Platinum and diamond Cocktail watch from the 1950's. The case and lugs are decorated with 2.30CT-TW F-VVS/VS of round and baguette cut diamonds. The case...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Diamond Vintage Ladies Wristwatch - Platinum 6.50ctw One Year Warranty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Longines Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: One Year Era: Vintage Date: 1950s - 1960s Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Squelette Skeleton 43502/2
Located in London, GB
A white gold Patrimony Squelette by Vacheron Constantin. Features a skeleton dial complemented by a diamond set white gold bezel. Fitted with sapphire crystal and a manual wind movem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, Circa 1940 Tank Model Club Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Club brand mechanical ladies' watch circa 1940 Tank model in 18-carat yellow gold set with 2 rows of 3 diamonds on each side, making 12 diamonds in total set in 18-carat white gold. ...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 40mm 18k WHITE GOLD Watch FACTORY DIAMOND MOP 116589RBR
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 40mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 116589RBR Model ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Watch Gold Diamond Dial 16013
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 16013 Model - Datejust Dial Co...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Ref 2977 Ladies Love Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2977 Model: Love Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 18K Rose Gold ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Black Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This d...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Watch, circa
Located in London, GB
Boasting an impressive and dazzling diamond studded design, expertly crafted in precious platinum, this exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is the perfect timeless accessory for any spec...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Blue Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 6917-TT-LBMOP-DIA-AM-FLT-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Ligh...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not orig...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with 7 floating diamonds in the dial, diamond set bezel and sides. Br...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Important Art Deco Black, Starr, and Frost Platinum Diamond Emerald Wristwatch
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Superb~ In splendid condition, this bracelet watch features calibre cut onyx, earth-mine emeralds, and sparkling diamond housed in an engraved platinum setting. Please review the d...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Chopard Happy Sport Pink Diamond MOP 40mm Ladies 18K Gold Watch Pouch/Papers
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard signed 18k white gold 40mm Happy Sport Chronograph ladies wrist watch with the Chopard service pouch/box and papers. 100% authentic with all original parts. Mother-of-pearl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Blue Vignette Diamond Dial (This dial is not origi...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex 67198 Ladies Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 67198 Serial: R776532 Year: 1988 Model: Ladies Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: R...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lady's Dress Watch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, circa 1920s platinum dress watch by Patek Philippe, featuring platinum case, adorned with rose and single cut diamonds, approx. 0.50ctw,...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial (This di...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Michele Urban Diamond & Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' large Michele urban diamond chronograph watch in stainless steel. Quartz movement. Keeps good time. Mother of pearl dial. The case size is 35mm by 28mm. Measures 6 inches in ...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Tahitian Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Tahitian Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapp...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel

2002 Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold and Original Diamond Dial Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karate White Gold & Diamonds Maker: Rolex Model: 118209 Day-Date President Serial No.: Y120XXX Year: 2002 Material: 18K White Gold Dial: Rolex Factory Diamond Dial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Diamond Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
"Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Black Diamond Dial (This dial is not orig...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial (This dial is not o...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Turquoise Rainbow Dial (This dial is not o...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chanel Mademoiselle Prive 18K Diamond Mother of Pearl Watch
Located in Miami, FL
 Chanel Mademoiselle Prive 18K white gold Diamond and mother of Pearl carved flower on black dial watch.  Circa 2017 in white gold with natural diamonds Ladies wrist watch. 37mm dial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1999 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26 79178 Champagne Diamond Dial President Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 73.74 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold, diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch with original box and pape...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Cocktail Watch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1980's Corum Cocktail watch in 18K yellow gold with diamond and emerald bezel. The original dial of the watch has a linen texture. The case of this watch measures ...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exu...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Hamilton Platinum and diamond Cocktail watch from the 1950's. The case and lugs are decorated with 2.30CT-TW F-VVS/VS of round and baguette cut diamonds.  The cas...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegance and history converge in this vintage Omega ladies' diamond watch from the 1950s. Encased in a petite 12x34mm platinum and diamond-studded case and paired with a sleek black ...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Lucien Piccard 14K white gold cocktail watch. The case is decorated with Akoya pearls and diamonds. The same pearls are strung to create the bracelet along with 14K ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Lucien Piccard Bracelet Watch Platinum and 12.00CT-TDW of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This Lucien Piccard watch speaks to the extraordinary design aesthetic of the 1950's. The bracelet watch is crafted out of platinum and 12.00CT-TDW of high quality diamonds. The face...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Watch 26mm Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917
Located in London, GB
Rolex 26mm Datejust 18kt Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished and added diamonds on the bezel and dial. It has no visible scratches or blemishes. Period Cira 1970s Model Oyster Perpetual Datejust. 6917 Metal 18K yellow gold Diameter 26mm Movement Automatic Gemstones Custom diamond diamond and diamond bezel...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Longines Tank Watch 14K White Gold with Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Longines 1950's Circa Watch – a vintage beauty with a 25x39mm tank-style case in 14KT white gold. The silver diamond dial adds a touch of glamour to this classic timep...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Watch Bracelet. It depicts a hidden round watch (Frankfurt 17 jewels manual wind movement) with a gold lid cover shaped as a flower with ree...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Piaget Lapis Lazuli Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite display of brilliance and blue color, contrasting with the yellow gold. From Circa in the Late 1980s. crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.  Embellished with factory set diamonds...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hublot Big Bang Diamond Bezel 361.PX.1280.RX.1104
Located in London, GB
A ladies 38mm Big Bang in rose gold from Hublot. Features a black dial and a rose gold bezel, set with approximately 126 round brilliant cut diamonds. Fitted with sapphire crystal a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tudor Stainless Steel & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chronometer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Self-winding automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: round 31mm stainless steel case, 18K yellow gold factory diamond bezel Band: stainless steel & 18K yellow gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller 18k White Gold Master of Complications Master Square wi/ Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 18k white gold, 42 x 42mm, pave diamond Band: Franck Muller white leather strap, 18K white gold and diamond buckle D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Iconic Mid-20th Century Juvenia 11ct TAW Diamond Cover Watch in Platinum
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tasteful and quintessential timepiece is truly an icon of the 1950's. The genre served not only as elegant cocktail jewelry but, with the touch of a diamond set release, told th...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold & Diamond Art-Deco 1930's Swiss Ladies Dress Watch by Lavina
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' dress watch is from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: 18K White Gold 15mm x 22mm Rectangle Case, d...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Franck Muller 18kt gold heart ladies Quartz, ref. 5002MQZC6H D2
Located in Braintree, GB
Franck Muller 18kt rose gold heart collection ladies Quartz wristwatch with factory diamonds set bezel. The watch boasts a silver dial accented with striking red hands and Arabic nu...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Paul Breguette Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Paul Breguette was a subsidiary of Ebel Watch Company. This exquisite 1970's wristwatch is 14K white gold with a diamond factory bezel. The total diamond weight is 0.60CT TDW. This w...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget 1970's Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold 25mm
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1970's 25mm Pre-owned, excellent condition vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1970's. An incred...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies late 1960's Omega diamond dress wristwatch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold accented with a 24 round cut diamonds along the bezel which are set in 18k white gold. Solid Omega mesh ...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart Watch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond cocktail watch from the world renowned French jewellery designer, Chopard. This 'Happy Diamonds' piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Diamond Dial Diamond Ruby Bezel 18K Gold Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: L816*** Year: 1989 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond & Ruby Be...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Chanel J12 Chronograph Automatic Ceramic and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Chanel J12 H1009 is a luxurious timepiece that stands out with its sophisticated design and premium materials. This model features a black ceramic bracelet and a unidirectional s...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Diamond-set 18ct Yellow and White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Watch Bracelet
Located in London, GB
We have fallen well and truly in love with this sublime vintage Van Cleef & Arpels watch. This watch certainly exudes vintage glamour, and we date it to the 1960s. Crafted out of s...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 1970s Yellow Gold Jadite and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Round Brilliant cut Diamond Bezel totaling approximately 1 Carat. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Moveme...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Piaget Watch With Diamonds
By Jaques Piaget
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This 18k Original Piaget Watch has some unique look! With a stunning display and diamonds on the bezel This watch stands out the best! diameter: 2.2x3.5 (elliptic)
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Geneve "Supreme"14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. Gold Content: 14k yellow gold, total gold weight 36.1 grams....
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Happy Sport with Diamonds Fish Floating, Quartz, 32 mm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chopard Happy Sport with Diamonds, Fish Floating, Quartz, 32 mm Model: Happy Diamonds Ref number: 27/8921-402 Movement: Quartz, Manual winding Case: Stainless steel movement dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Model Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rol...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Casablanca Men's Watch Steel 39x50mm Pink Dial Iced 15ct Diamonds
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Franck Muller Casablanca Jumbo 39mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. The Watch Itself is Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 8880 and is in Excellent ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the bezel. F...
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1920s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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