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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

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

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

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18k Gold

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

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Stainless Steel

1971 OMEGA DYNAMIC First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers via other online sites with a 5.0 star rating. 1971 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens First Generation Cal. 565 Watch with Quick-Setting Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition - Interesting & Distinctive - 1 Year Warranty Created in 1967 by Omega's sales director Robert Forster, the Dynamic is an iconic example of a true retro style. The clean and functional watch, a considerable success for Omega, possessed a number of designed elements that made it stand out: An ellipse shape with recessed crown determined to be the best geometric shape for the wrist, determined after extensive study Easy to read two-tone dial with "time zone" sections. Unicoc case with hermetically sealed crystal water-resistant to a depth of 30m. Available with a stainless steel bracelet or easily interchangeable water-resistant Cor-fam straps According to an Omega advertisement at the time, "The shape of the Omega Dynamic was determined by the anatomy of your wrist; its dial by the workings of your eyes; it strap by the physiology of your skin." Today's offering showcases this first edition Dynamic in gorgeous all-original condition. The first generation of the watch lasted only from 1968 until 1970. As one of the early Dynamics, before Omega switched to using the 1000 series movements for the line, it is powered by Omega's high-grade caliber 565. Omega's top-tier caliber 565 movement, one of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, was the top-tier offering of the 500 series. It has 24 jewels and a quick-setting date and is arguably the finest mass-produced automatic movement from era. It is all-original and presents in gorgeous condition. Its case presents as mint. The stamping on the back is still perfectly crisp. Its fabulous two-tone Omega sector dial...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1972 Omega Seamaster Mens Watch, Automatic, Quick-Set Day & Date - SS
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless 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

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

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

Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 42mm White Gold Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 226659
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

White 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

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

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

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

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 Datejust 126234 36mm Silver Dial 18K White Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126234 Serial: 218FR*** Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tank Louis Cartier Large WA3001A7 Diamond Dial and Bezel Cartier link bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Louis large. 23.7X30.7mm, lug to lug, 18K yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel and dial. Cream diamond "string" dial with gold-tone hands and Roman numeral & diamond hour marker. Factory 18K yellow gold fluted bracelet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Pasha W3004856 Automatic 18k Yellow Gold W/Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Pasha W3004856 Watch. 35mm 18k yellow gold case with a stationary bezel. Patina dial with blue steel hands. Magnified date. 18k yellow gold chained crown cover with blue cabo...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010/1R T&Co Taupe Dial & Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010/1R Ladies Watch. 32mm 18K rose gold case and factory diamond bezel. Tiffany & Co taupe dial with luminous rose gold hands and index hour markers. The dat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. This model was made with stainless steel...
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1930s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126303 Serial: 2W32U*** Year: 2021 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Filled Modernist Bracelet Watch from 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist / Seamaster METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 38mm M...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Jubilee Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 116613LB
Located in London, GB
A 40mm Submariner Date in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a blue dial, complemented by a yellow gold uni-directional rotatable bezel which has a blue ceramic inse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Genuine HERMES Sellier 32mm Round SS and 18k Quartz Watch White Dial.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Stainless Steel 32mm Round Sellier Quartz White Dial with calendar. The watch is crafted of stainless steel and features a white dial, gold hands and bla...
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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Rettangelo Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Brand: Bulgari Model: Rettangolo Reference: RT39S Year: circa 2000 Material: Stainless steel Diameter: 21mm (without crown) Crystal: Sapphire crystal Movement: Quartz Bracelet/Strap:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch 118206
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch 118206 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Platinum case with smooth bezel (36mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

1940's Omega calibre 283 9K Rose Gold Manual 17j Extra Large 37mm Gents' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a classical vintage Omega cal 283 gents' watch, dating from 19...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126234 Steel White Gold Fluted Black Dial Jubilee Watch
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Caree 2961 Automatic W/Card
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Carrée 81036288 Watch. It features a 29mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fixed bezel. The white dial is accented with blue hands and Roman numeral hour m...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116505 18K Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 116505 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case and bezel made of 18K rose gold. It has a chocolate dial with luminous rose gold hands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Movado for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 44169 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold / Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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

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

Rolex Datejust II 116333 41mm Diamond Bezel Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116333 Serial: G159*** Year: 2010 Model: Rolex Datejust II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 3.00 Carat Total - Custom Diamo...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Diagono BB30GGD 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Diagono BB30GGD Ladies Watch. 30mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold bezel. Black dial with gold hands and index & Arabic numeral hour markers. Date display at the 3 ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Large W25014B9 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Large Watch. 29mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel, and solid gold case back. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Concentric Silver Dial Mens Watch 116000
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 116000 Department: Unisex Adult Country/Region of Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Corum US Twenty Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Corum 18k yellow gold US Twenty dollar 1904 coin watch. Inside of this timepiece holds a fully serviced and warrantied 18-jewel manual wind movement that keeps precise and accur...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Watch 1970s
Located in Monaco, MC
Longines lady's watch: golden dial with applied yellow gold indexes, smooth bezel, manual winding movement and wrap bracelet in yellow gold. Dial 28 mm, bracelet internal diameter 5...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Breitling K13356 Chronomat Evolution 44mm White Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: K13356 Year: 2005-2007 Model: Chronomat Evolution Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: White With Gold Color Sub Dials Face: Sa...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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 band. 24 round diamonds, G-VS approx. .48cts 18k yellow gold 56 grams Length: 14.12mm Width: 14.11mm Band width at case: 14mm Case thickness: 7.61mm Dial: gold Inside case: 750 8107 808828 Movement: Omega 484...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Serpenti 18K Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18K rose gold Serpenti red lacquer diamond wristwatch with presentation box Weight : 90.9 g Interior circumference : 6 5/8" Case : 26 mm Marked : Au 750 18K BULGARI FABRIQUE ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 4910 in 18k yellow gold and diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant Patek Philippe Twenty~4 4910 in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds – Excellent Condition This exquisite Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Ref. 4910 is a true embodiment of luxury and sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Men's Watch from the 1970s in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Rolex Men's Watch from the 1970s in 18k Yellow Gold – Classic Hand-Wound Elegance Presenting a distinguished Rolex men’s wristwatch from the 1970s, crafted in luxurious 18k ...
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20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Steel

Mens Omega Speedmaster 351012 39mm Schumacher Automatic 1990s All Original RA383
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's racing limited edition stainless steel Omega Speedmaster Ref.3510.12 "Schumacher", c.1990s in excellent all original condition. Verified authentic by a master wa...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 67194 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 67194 Serial: T410*** Year: 1995 Model: Ladies Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

90's Cartier Must 21 Watch
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful vintage Cartier Must 21 steel watch Quartz Condition : good Made in Switzerland Model: Must 21 Material : mat and shiny steel Hardware : steel and gold plated metal Moveme...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 2449 Yellow Gold Manual wind Vintage Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950-1955 Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2449 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. diameter x 9 M.M. thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, 18 Jewel Caliber 12-120 PS Mechanical, manual wind...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona 116520 Black 'APH' Dial Watch Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 116520 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel tachymeter bezel. Black dial with luminous sliver hands and index hour marker. Three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rado NCC 444 Gold Plated Automatic Women's Wristwatch (558.3018.2)
By RADO
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Model #558.3018.2. Automatic movement #2651 ETA. Weight: 46.0 grams. Includes Rado box (vintage box- in worn condition), but not papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 179160 Stainless Steel White Dial Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Ladies Datejust, Model 179160 - Ladies automatic winding wristwatch. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (26mm diameter). White dial with stick markers. Stainless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Colt A74389 36mm Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Booklet
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A74389 Model: Breitling Colt Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 36mm Includes:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

BREITLING Chronomat Longitude A20048 GMT gray Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
BREITLING Chronomat Longitude A20048 GMT gray Dial Automatic Men's Watch For more details leave us a message Model               Chronomat Longitude Reference Number A20048 Gender U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget 20 Dollar Gold Coin Wristwatch 900B 1972
Located in London, GB
A Rare Vintage Piaget 900B Coin Wristwatch Dated July 1972 Dial: This distinguished timepiece features a champagne dial with refined line hour markers, embodying Piaget’s timeless ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 126333 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Automatic Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with an original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Basculante Stainless Steel 24 mm Custom Engraving Acappella 1999
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Basculante Stainless Steel 24 mm Custom Engraving Acappella 1999 Model                      Tank Basculante Reference Number 2405 Gender Men's Metal Stainless Steel Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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