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NEW Rolex Explorer 40mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 224270 B&P
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. 2024 card. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5930G Watch Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe World Time 5930G-010 Men's Watch This exquisite watch features a 39.5mm case made of 18K white gold, complemented by a smooth 18K white gold bezel. The striking blue d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 31mm White Dial Steel 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Jubilee Watch 68273
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Midsize White Dial Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 68273. Certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 31 mm in diameter. Rolex lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Omega Seamaster Calendar Vintage Stainless 34mm Case 2849 Automatic Wrist Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Good working condition, not checked for keeping time, Brand new Factory Omega Crystal installed with Omega logo, see pictures Omega Seamaster Calendar Vintage...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Estate Swiss Made Stainless Steel Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Swiss Made Stainless Steel Ladies Wristwatch G43 This iconic Gucci stainless steel watch is a timeless piece of luxury and style. The sleek design is crafted...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere 1650 Blue MOP 18K White Gold Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 1650 Ladies Watch. 27mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold bezel with factory diamond sets. Blue Mother of Pearl dial with white gold hands and White gold Roman num...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Prince 1490 9k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 9k yellow and white gold Rolex Prince ref: 1490, another fine example of a rare Rolex creation. Featuring it's original silver dial with gilt borders, applied gilt baton h...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Mens Rolex 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic with Paper 1970s Vintage RA320B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1970s, all original, with paper. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex-signed silver dial, a...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in the 21st century, this Tiffany & Co. watch features a classic round shape with a precise quartz movement. The white dial is adorned with bold Roman numerals, offering a ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 142271 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Franck Muller Model: Ronde Chronograph Country of Origin: Switzerland Mov...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas 18k Gold Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas bracelet wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, designed as a band of three gold square-shaped motif links the ends accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds, joine...
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Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Square Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Ref 4533 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1940s Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 27mm square case
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1940s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Piaget Dancer Diamond Dial, Case & Bracelet Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Piaget Dancer 15327K818 Ladies Watch. This elegant timepiece features a 17mm case made of 18K yellow gold. The bezel is also crafted from 18K yellow gold and adorned with factory-set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 5035R Annual Calendar Complicated watch, Circa 2000 full Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 5035R Complicated Annual Calendar. The watch is made in 18K rose gold with a 24 hour indication, Day, Date, Month, Circa 2000. The Dial is silvered white, with raised rose gold Roman numerals, radium hand, The watch is fitted with an 35-jewel, 315/198 caliber automatic movement number 3131116; case # 4085708. The case has a see through sapphire back, and is water resistant to 100 feet. The watch is accompanied with a Patek Philippe alligator strap...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage  Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face  Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Watch. Omega Constellation Quartz 1448 Date Wristwatch. Mens Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Omega Constellation 1448/431 Ref 396.1070/1080 Silver Dial with Date Condition: Great condition for the age. Excellent Condition. New Battery installed. Details: 34mm cas...
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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 5012J Automatic Calatrava, Bold Case 34mm Circa 1996 Full Set.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5012J Automatic Calatrava Massive Bold Case 34mm. Made in 18 Yellow gold case, with a 315 SC caliber 29-jewel Automatic movement # 1912537, case # 2938031. The watch was made in 1996 and is accompanied with its Patek Philippe original Patek black alligator strap and yellow gold Calatrava buckle. Further accompanied with its original box and papers, certificate of origin, wallet and Patek strap and buckle. ESSAY: Ref. 5012, was produced for less than four years, between 1992 and 1996. Favored for its clean, geometric lines, it is a very rare contemporary watch, and according to our research, fewer than ten have been seen in the market. Date & Paperwork: Manufactured in 1996. The watch is accompanied with its original box, certificate of origin, wallet, papers Patek Strap and buckle. Specifications: Movement: 315 SC Automatic 29-jewel Case Diameter: 34mm Dial Color: Ivory Band Type: Patek alligator...
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1990s European Wrist Watches

Rolex Yacht Master 37 268622 Rhodium Dial Platinum Bezel Steel Box Paper 2021
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 268622 Serial: 1Q852*** Year: 2021 Model: Rolex Yacht Master 37 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Geneva Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Geneva 14 Karat Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch. This exquisite watch features a hinged top with marquise opal stones and round diamonds....
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Silver and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage silver wrist watch in art deco style in geometric designe with 6 large old mine cut diamonds 3.7mm each stone diameter flanked with smaller ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a black lacquered square face. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s 22mm face Model #SQ 22 2T Size 6 - 6 1/2, flexible
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
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 40mm X Diamete...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Emergency Wristwatch Ref K76321, 43mm Case, 18K Yellow Gold, Full Set
Located in Canterbury, England
Our extremely rare and desirable Breitling Emergency with 43mm 18k yellow gold case and with 18k yellow gold bracelet, reference K76321, features a black dial with arabic numerals an...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Platinum Dial Bezel Oyster Stainless Steel Watch 16622
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Yachtmaster Platinum Dial Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16622. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 40.0 mm in diameter. Rolex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Steel, Stainless Steel

OMEGA Automatic Watch 10k GF Omega Automatic Hammer Bumper 1950s Mens Wristwatch
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Automatic 1950s. Ref. Fx6262 10k Yellow Gold Filled Case. (Marked on case cover) 17J Bumper Hammer Automatic Movement. Condition: Works and keeps time. Excellent co...
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1940s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Tritona Cal AS 1130 German Military
Located in London, GB
This Tritona Cal AS 1130, is likely a German military-issued watch. The AS 1130 refers to the A. Schild 1130 movement, a well-known Swiss mechanical movement used in many military an...
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1940s European Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Day Date 18249 Green Malachite Dial Bark Finish Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date Men's Watch 18249. This watch features a 36mm case made of 18K white gold and a bezel with a unique 18K white gold bark finish. The custom green malachite dial is comp...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch embodies timeless sophistication. Its sleek stainless steel case exudes a modern charm, while the iconic dial showcases a blend of l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM Steel Roman Blue Dial Jubilee Ladies Watch 179174
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Box and paper.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Lady Constellation Ref 1167.75.00. Mother of Pearl Dial, Diamonds, 18ct...
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very rare Omega Lady Constellation is a reference 1167.75.00 which features a 22.5mm case in 18k yellow gold, factory set with diamonds, mother of pearl dial also with diamonds a...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Pasha de Cartier WSPA0009 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha de Cartier WSPA0009 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 137322 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha de Cartier Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitlng Navitimer 806, 41mm Case, Venus 178 Movement, Twin Planes Dial, 1966.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Breitling Navitimer, reference 806, features a 41mm stainless steel case and a manually wound Venus 178 movement. An early Navitimer, this example has a wonderful dial an...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Hermes Heure H 18k Rose Gold Mini Ladies Watch W053094WW00
Located in Dallas, TX
Hermes Heure H 18k Rose Gold Mini Ladies Watch W053094WW00 - Quartz. 18K rose gold with "Feather" setting, 84 diamonds (0.176 ct) ( 21 x 17 mm ). White Mother of Pearl with black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Genuine HERMES METEORE SS 28mm Round Quartz Watch White Dial
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Stainless Steel METEORE 28mm Round Case. Quartz Movement. UNISEX The watch is crafted of stainless steel and 18k plated features a white dial, gold ...
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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco 1930 Wrist Watch in .900 Platinum with 4.98 Ctw in Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
At deco platinum wristwatch. Beautiful highly decorated lady wristwatch, made in America during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This elegant wristwatch has been crafted in so...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Batgirl 126710BLNR
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A GMT-Master II Batgirl in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with the date and a blue second time zone hand. The ceramic blue and black bidirectional rotatable bezel featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II White Dial GMT Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch 216570
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Full 12 links. Box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Explorer II Model Number: 216570 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Cou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Large 39mm Cal. 565 Watch Quick-Setting 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 1stD...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Platinum Vintage Elgin Diamond Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies antique Platinum and diamond Elgin wristwatch. Stamped platinum. The back of case is lightly engraved, Noel 1934. The case without the moveme...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Gold Plated Must de Tank Vermeil 5057001 Roman Indexes Quartz, 1980's
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Must de Tank Vermeil 5057001 Year: 1980’s Serial Number: 14xxxx Reference: C04516 Case: Shows signs of wear with 950 Silver w/Gold Plated case in size 20mm x ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bucherer Geneve 1960 Retro Modernist Ladies Wristwatch In Solid Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies wristwatch designed by Bucherer. Beautiful retro-modernist ladies wristwatch, created in Geneva Switzerland by the company of Bucherer, back in the 1970's. The wristwatch is ...
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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with an 18K yellow gold bezel. The white dial is equipped with luminous gold hands an...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master 226659 Black Dial 18K White Gold Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Yacht-Master 226659 Men's Watch. This watch features a 42mm case made of 18K white gold and a bidirectional bezel with an 18K white gold design and a blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tabbah Wristwatch in 18K Gold and Diamonds Beret Model
Located in Paris, FR
Women's bracelet watch in 18K GOLD and diamonds from TABBAH, Beret model. Articulated gold bracelet with small links. Around the dial there a...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swatch Watch 1991 Bonjuhr Artist Series Watch Alfred Hofkunst Bacon New
Located in Wallkill, NY
1991 Bonjuhr Artist Series Swatch watch #334/9999. Never worn or taken out of package. Bonju(h)r is a strip of bacon curly and striped and then crisping at the wrist. Watch is still in original Vacuum plastic package, I purchased these at the original SWATCH...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

CARTIER Estate Stainless Steel Tank Française Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
This sleek and stylish estate watch is a signed Cartier timepiece! The Swiss made watch, which is a Tank Française, has a stainless steel design with a square-shaped face and gate-li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Gucci Stainless Steel Water Resistant Swiss Made Wristwatch 6" Estate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Stainless Steel Water Resistant Swiss Made Wristwatch 6" G52 This iconic Gucci stainless steel watch is a timeless piece of luxury and style. The sleek desig...
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1990s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Ladies Corcord 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Set Watch Circa 1980s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One diamond set ladies Concord brand wristwatch with a matching bracelet in 18k gold. The watch has a Swiss quartz movement, a mother-of-pearl dial, and gold hands with diamond set m...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920046 Automatic W/Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3284 is a sophisticated timepiece that embodies both elegance and practical design. With a 36mm stainless steel case and matching stainless steel bezel, this watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha 38mm Stainless Steel Watch with Aftermarket Diamonds Roman Dial
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Pasha Roman Dial Diamond Stainless Steel Watch – Elegance Meets Luxury Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 38mm Bezel: Stainless Ste...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm Steel & Yellow Gold 178273 Roman Numerals
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 31mm stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Datejust ref. 178273 by Rolex. Featuring a white dial with Roman numerals and a yellow gold fluted bezel. Fitted with sapphire crystal and ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow 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

Rolex Tropical Patina Vintage Oyster Perpetual Ref 6332 Stepped Dial
Located in Boston, MA
A refined Rolex wristwatch in stainless steel. This vintage timepiece from 1958 showcases the precision and craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaking. Featuring a round case with a 34mm d...
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1950s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tennis His & Her Wristwatch Set Geneva Quartz Two-Tone Gold and Silver Plated
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Geneva His & Her Quartz Two-Tone Wristwatch Set offers a blend of elegance and precision that’s perfect for couples. Each watch is crafted with...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch effortlessly for an elegant look. This piec...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Heuer Monte Carlo Dashboard Stopwatch / Rally Timer. (Aviation) Year c 1965...
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Heuer Monte Carlo dashboard stopwatch / rally timer is presented in outstanding condition given its age, with equal patination to the very legible dial and hands. This being a ra...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 215*** Year: 1969 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic C...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Maubossin, 18K Gold Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond total approx. 0.75ct, G/VS. Stamp: "750", "18K", "Swiss Made", "Mauboussin", "3 ATM", "R.63683", "NJ 73 G" Weight: 82.0 grams
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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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