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Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap 18 kt., quartz, circular white dial, center gold-tone and outer decorative gold bezel, black Arabic numerals, luminous ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Logo Stainless Steel PAM380
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Panerai MODEL: Radiomir Black Seal REFERENCE: PAM 00380 SIZE: 45mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BAND: Black Leather MOVEMENT: Manual Winding Excellent condition beside t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Blue Roman Dial Stainless Steel 18K Gold Box Paper 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 0185Y*** Year: 2021 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Be...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Americaine de Cartier 2490 Women's Watch in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Americaine de Cartier 2490 Women's Watch in 18k White Gold SKU: 134778 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Americaine de Cartier Country of Origin: Switzerland ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Explorer II 40mm 16570 Black Dial Stainless Steel GMT Date Mens Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Explorer II 40mm 16570 Black Dial Stainless Steel GMT Date Men’s Watch is a timeless and versatile timepiece that combines exceptional functionality with Rolex's renowned c...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Chanel Quartz Premiere Yellow Gold Fashion Watch with Integral Gold Band
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely 18K yellow gold Chanel Premiere quartz ladies wrist watch was released by the venerated house in 1987. The bold rectangular, clipped corner head measures over 1 inch in length by 3/4 inch in width. The dial is black, bears the company name at the 12 o'clock position and the word Swiss at the 6 o'clock position. The integral 18K band measures 9/16 inch wide and terminates in a flip clasp stamped CHANEL. On the inside of the clasp is stamped 750, Swiss Made, Chanel copyright, registration marks, Swiss and Chanel touch marks, and 1987. Additional touch marks are shown on the tongue of the clasp. The crystal is a high faceted mineral composition and adds greatly to the watches dramatic appearance. Trouble free and accurate timekeeping is assured by the Chanel quartz...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Pink MOP Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 69174
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond Bezel and Pink Mother of Pearl dial.
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

GUCCI G-TIMELESS YA126321 Watch
Located in Barcelona, CT
GUCCI G-TIMELESS Watch YA126321 Brand New Watch. Stainless steel case 39mm excluding crown. Case thickness 8mm. Sapphire crystal. Black dial. Fabric strap. Quartz movement. Water res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 126333 B&P
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Audemars Piguet Offshore Forged Carbon Ceramic Men Watch 26400AU.OO.A002CA.01
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. No original box and papers. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. ⌚ Audemars Piguet Royal O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier NY Tank 18k Yellow Gold 1980's by Bueche Girod
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank 18K yellow gold watch. 23.3X30.7mm, lug to lug, case size with smooth bezel. White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers. Aftermarke...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Model: Calatrava Movement Type: Manual Wind Case Size: 33mm Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Weight: 40.6 grams Detail: 18k yellow gold case and buckle Case: 33mm Length: 8" Band: Black Leather Patek Philippe Band Movement: Manual Wind Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Geneve Swiss Made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Survivor Limited Edition Watch
Located in Feasterville, PA
A limited edition of 1000 pieces Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor in Black PVD Titanium with Black Ceramic Bezel on Black Rubber Strap with Black Dial 2616510.00.A002CA.01...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Piaget Tangara 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bezel Set Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Tangara Ladies Watch in 18K Yellow Gold. Featuring a diamond bezel, Roman numeral dial, and a sleek 26mm case. Details: Item Type: Wrist Watch Brand: Piaget Model: Tangara Me...
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1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Watch with Leather Strap
Located in London, GB
Platinum ladies watch with 0.60ct natural rose cut diamonds and brown leather strap. Total Weight: 16.11g Total Diamond Weight: 0.60ct Case Measurement: 43.85mm x 16.80mm Fully serv...
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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Roman Numeral Green Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126301 Sundust Dial 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126301 Serial: J934P*** Year: 2019 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Sundust Fa...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 116718 GMT Master II Green Dial Black Ceramic Bezel 40mm 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116718 Serial: Mixed Serial Year: 2010- Now Model: Rolex GMT Master II Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Green Face: ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

OMEGA Constellation Pie Pan Automatic Mens Watch. Ref 14393 SS and Yellow Gold.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic PIE PAN Dial ref 14393 61 SC Circa 1961 Stainless Steel Case and Yellow Gold Cap.. Condition: Works and keeps time. Great Condition. Detail...
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1960s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht Master 116622 40mm Rhodium Dial Platinum Steel Box Paper 2018
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116622 Serial: 1510R*** Year: 2018 Model: Rolex Yacht Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Platinum Dial: Rhodium Grey Dial Face: Sapph...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Black Finish and Custom Finished Dial ca 1965
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1965 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diamet...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Oval Circa 1970s watch
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Oval Circa 1970s watch For more details leave us a message Model                  Golden Ellipse Reference Number 3577 Gender Unisex Me...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hamilton 10k Gold Filled Wristwatch with Brown Leather Band, 21mm
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Manual Movement #753. Movement Serial #6728F. Case #S856369. Weight: 26.1 grams. Does not include the original box or paperwork. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Hermes Cape Cod TGM CD6.910 Automatic Grand Date GMT White Dial Watch
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermès Cape Cod TGM CD6.910 Automatic Grand Date GMT is an elegant timepiece that embodies the brand's mastery of craftsmanship and design. This sophisticated watch features a sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179165 Factory Pink Diamond Dial 18K Rose Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179165 Serial: Y356*** Year: 2002 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Factory ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with a Custom Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1961 Hamilton "Pacermatic" the very Rare Automatic version of the Pacer Wrist Watch, 45 X 31 M.M. 10K Yellow and White Gold Filled 2 piece case. Grade 667, 17 jewel Automatic, ...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 4100BA Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 4100BA is an exceptional timepiece that combines the bold design of the iconic Royal Oak with the elegance of yellow gold and d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Riviera Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Riviera Paris Wrist Watch, 23 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, White dial with Black Roman numerals. ...
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1970s French Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Roman Dial And Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m X Diameter...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920033 Mother of Pearl Steel/18k Rose Gold 36mm Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model Name: Ballon Bleu Reference Number: W6920033 Movement: Automatic self-winding movement Material: Stainless Steel / 18k Rose Gold Dial: Mother of Pearl with Black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Ladies President 69158 Factory Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs 18K Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69158 Serial: E443*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Crown Collection Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Lugs Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Factory Diamo...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Small Size Ladies' Wristwatch in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent wristwatch created by Cartier from the Tank Americaine collection, featuring a diamond encrusted bezel and a crown accented by a diamond. Finely made with 18K white gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback 3810BR/92/9ZU 18K Rose Gold B&P 2022
Located in New York, NY
The Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback (reference 3810BR/92/9ZU) is a distinguished timepiece that seamlessly blends Breguet's rich aviation heritage with contemporary craftsma...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Diamond Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

1983 Stainless Steel Datejust 16014 Factory Gray Mens Watch 36MM 8 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1983 Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 16014 Gray Dial Mens Watch 36MM 8 inch wrist all factory 8.2 million serial number circa 1983, ref 16014 Working cond...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch" 145.022 ST 71 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch" 145.022 ST 71 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 121641 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Omega Model: Speedmaster "Moonwatch" Country of Origin: Switzerland M...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167/1R Chocolate Dial 18K Rose Gold Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167R-001 Mens Watch. 41mm 18K rose gold case. 18K rose gold smoothed bezel. Chocolate dial with rose gold hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Date display...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4920R-001 Diamond Bezel Chocolate Dial 18K Rose Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 4920R-001 Model: Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Satin Bezel: 18K Rose Gold & Diamond Bezel Dial: Chocolate Dial with Diamond Hour Markers...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Ladies White Gold W26019L1 1713
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Ladies White Gold W26019L1 1713 - Quartz movement. 18k white gold case with 2-row factory diamond bezel (19 mm x 35 mm ). Guilloche silver colored with black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Lady Datejust 26 18K White Gold Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch 179174 B&P
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with a box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Diamond Dial White Gold Oysterflex Watch 126519
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct white gold, with a bright black and steel, diamond-set dial, and an Oysterflex bracelet, features a black Cerachrom bezel with tachy...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA168
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic with 14k solid gold bezel, c.1969, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex sign...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

olex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel
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 42mm X Diamete...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 Retro Bubble Wrist Watch Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed in France by the Parisian fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1971. This b...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage Rolex 1655 Explorer Steve McQueen STRAIGHT HAND 1972 UNPOLISHED
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1655 Serial: 3039*** Year: 1972 Model: Rolex Explorer "Steve McQueen" Straight Hand Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Di...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Datejust Ref 1625 Thunderbird 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s NA102
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 18k solid gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1625 Turn-O-Graph, the "Thunderbird", automatic, c.1971, in excellent working condition. V...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Classique Ladies Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ladies wristwatch from iconic jeweler’s Classique collection in 18 karat yellow gold. Elegant and feminine, as all Van Cleef & Arpels creations, this watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126233 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Panther Ref. 1310 Stainless Steel Mid Size Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier reference 1310 Classic Panther Wrist watch, 36 X 27 MM Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Calendar window at the 5 positi...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

A. Lange & Sohne Langematik 38.5mm Perpetual Platinum Gray Dial Watch 310.025E
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Collectible: A. Lange & Söhne Platinum Perpetual Calendar Discover one of the most exclusive timepieces on the market—an exceptional A. Lange & Söhne Perpetual Calendar in pla...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere WF4037B9 Large 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Large Watch. 29mm 18K yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the i...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono 44mm Titanium Blue Dial Men Watch EC400.22.AF.AA.A
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned excellent condition, Comes with box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 18mm M...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Tank Louis 18k Model 78086 Manual Winding Ca' 1980's Classic!
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A classic Cartier tank model 78086, manual wind movement. Made ca' 1980's, 18k gold, with an original leather strap/buckle. Also included is the original box. A nice, clean, unpolish...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RJC187R
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, applied indice ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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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