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Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: De Luxe / Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Chopard Happy Sport 8582 Floating Diamond Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel 36mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 8582 Model: Chopard Happy Sport Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Rubber Strap Bezel: Original Diamond Bezel Dial: Original Floating Diamon...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Hublot 525.OX.0180.LR Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph 45mm 18K Rose Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 525.OX.0180.LR Model: Classic Fusion Aerofusion Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Skeleton Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size...
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2010s Wrist Watches

BREITLING NAVITIMER Watch A13322
Located in Barcelona, CT
Pre-Owned Watch BREITLING NAVITIMER A13322 Ref: D363466. Gentleman's watch in EXCELLENT condition with 41 mm steel case excluding crown. Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1950 Audemars Piguet Ref. 5143 Disco Volante Dress Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and vintage Audemars Piguet "Disco Volante" Ref. 5143 watch, crafted in 18K white gold. This classy timepiece features a slim 32mm case and a light brown leather ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Silver Dial Oysterflex Date: 2023 Style: 166519LN
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
UnwornWatches proudly presents Rolex Daytona Cosmograph (ref. 116519LN) is a modern icon of precision, luxury, and sport. With a sleek silver dial, black sub-dials, and a sporty Oyst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Silver

Rolex Date Ladies 69160 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69160 Serial: A363*** Year: 1999 Model: Rolex Ladies Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crysta...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Men's Watch 116618 Blue Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Men's Watch 116618 Blue Dial - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with rotating bezel with blue insert (40mm dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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

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Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe ref 3306 18K Gold Cocktail Ladies' Watch in Original Box, c1962.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
"You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation." This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a rare & classy 18K Gold Retro Patek Philippe ref 3306 ladies’ cocktail wristwatch An epitome of timeless luxury & sophistication, this ladies’ dress watch is dating from c1962 yet it’s in beautiful condition & in excellent working order This exquisite timepiece features: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Case, well-proportioned & comfortable, measuring 18mm, featuring elegant single lugs & signed crown, Caseback is numbered (2627782; 3306 1) & stamped 18K 750 on inside, bearing Swiss hallmarks, signed Patek Philippe Beige coloured Dial is in beautiful original condition, adorned with grey coloured, easy to read baton indexes Powered by Patek Philippe Swiss Manual Movement, caliber 13.5, 20 jewels, signed & numbered The watch secures on a wrist with an 18K solid gold bracelet...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont Diamond-Set 2650 18K yellow Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Full Set  All original factory set diamond Cartier Santos Dumont yellow  Gold and Diamond-Set Watch This Cartier 'Santos Dumont' watch from the 2010s is meticulously crafted from pi...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

Art Deco 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 18Kt Gold Gia Certified 9.87 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco convertible jeweled Brooch-Wristwatch. An unusual historical piece from the American art deco period, created between the 30's and 40's. Was designed in the shape of a corn...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Chopard L'heure Du Diamant round 18K yellow gold diamond Ruby stone Watch
Located in New York, NY
Chopard L'heure Du Diamant 18K yellow gold with diamond case Ruby stone Watch Model                            L'heure Du Diamant Reference Number 32696 Gender Ladies Metal 18k yel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont WH100751 18K Rose Gold With Box & Card
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Santos Dumont watch is a luxurious timepiece known for its classic and elegant design. It features a case size of 35 x 44.6 mm, offer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Lorett-Corletto Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lorett Corletto Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 white gold round case with beige color dial that has stick “numerals” and color hour/minute hands. An acrylic mate...
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA111R
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious vintage classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1961, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Cartier Tank Paris 18K Yellow Gold & Pave Dial Bezel Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Paris Ladies Watch. 24mm 18K yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel. Factory pave dial with blue steel hands. 18K yellow gold associated bracelet with 18K yellow go...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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

Rolex Datejust Rare Lapis Pyramid Dial Diamond Set 69138
Located in London, GB
A 26mm yellow gold Datejust by Rolex. Features an exceptionally rare lapis pyramid dial with diamond set hour markers, complemented by the bezel, set with 40 round brilliant cut diam...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 41mm Diamond Dial 126334
Located in London, GB
A 41mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with diamond set hour markers and a white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a self-winding automa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Oscar Heyman Diamond Watch, 9.65 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite limited-edition ballerina-style Oscar Heyman wristwatch combines rarity with beauty. The elegant, tutu-inspired case is adorned with invisibly set, tapered baguette cut diamonds, totaling 9.65 carats. Inside the gleaming case resides a high-quality quartz movement. Crafted in collaboration with a skilled diamond cutter from Israel, renowned for precision gem...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Blue Roman Numeral Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Solid White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DI...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic 41mm Ref. Q9008471
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pre-owned Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris (ref. Q9008471), featuring a self-winding automatic movement; black, sunburst dial; and 41mm, stainless steel case on a black rubber strap secured ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

OMEGA Constellation Electronic. Mens Omega Watch F300 Constellation Chronometer
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage 1970s Omega Electronic Constellation Chronometer ref F300 Hz Condition: Works and keeps time. Excellent condition for the Age. New Battery Engraved J.A.F 1977 Raytheon on ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breitling Navitimer 38mm Steel 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Men Watch U17325211G1A1
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Comes with an original box and Chronometer certificate. But no original papers are included. Brand Information Brand: Breitling Model: Navitimer Model Number: U17325211G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Batman 126710BLNR
Located in London, GB
An unworn GMT-Master II Batman in Oystersteel from Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a blue time zone hand. The ceramic black and blue bidirectional rotatable bezel features a gradu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with a Patek travel pouch and Original paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Chopard Mauboussin Diamond Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
Mauboussin Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl 18K White Gold Wristwatch 18K White Gold, offering a sleek and sophisticated base for the luxurious details. Set with a stunning mother-of-pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Chronograph, Collectors in amazing condition ! Reference OT 2955 3 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gol...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Gold

Gruen Steel & Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 22mm MOVEME...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126301 Chocolate Diamond Dial 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126301 Serial: 9277Y*** Year: 2019 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Factory Ch...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm Purple Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 8982*** Year: 1986 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Custom Purple D...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Dark Blue Dial from 1972
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 36mm...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Di...
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1960s Swiss Modern 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

Genuine Rolex Watch. Mens ROLEX Oyster Perpetual 1002. 34mm
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Automatic Movement. Runs well. Circa 1966 Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. New Genuine Leather band. 34mm round case  Cond...
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1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breguet Type XX - XXI - XXII Aeronavale Flyback 3800 18K Rose Gold Men's watch
Located in New York, NY
Breguet Type XX - XXI - XXII Aeronavale 3800 18K Rose Gold Men's watch For more details leave us a message Model                   Type XX - XXI - XXII Reference Number 3800 Gender...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Explorer II 216570 Mens Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Mens Watch. 42mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel bezel with 24 hours black be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Richard Mille RM 07-01 Carbon TPT Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Richard Mille RM 07-01 Carbon TPT Rose Gold combines cutting-edge Carbon TPT with the opulence of rose gold, creating a timepiece that is both lightweigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

TAG HEUER MONACO SIXTY NINE watch
Located in Barcelona, CT
Reloj TAG HEUER MONACO SIXTY NINE de segunda mano Ref: D363467. Reloj reversible de caballero en EXCELENTE estado, con caja de acero de 39 mm excluyendo corona. Analógico por un lado...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Steel

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

Delaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces....
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce 5072R-001 'Haute Joaillerie' Rose Gold Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers this Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce 5072R-001 ' Haute Joaillerie' is designed in a 35.6mm 18K rose gold case, decked out in diamonds, and styled on a beige rub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 6550 Oyster Perpetual Bombay 18k Gold Automatic 1960s RJC203G
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex ref.6550 "Bombe" Oyster Perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, ap...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold W/Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the inn...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Arnold Schwarzenegger LE Royal Oak Offshore 18k Gold 26007ba
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 18k Yellow Gold Audemars Piguet Arnold Schwarzenegger Limited Edition Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank a Vis W1534251- 18K Yellow Gold 2-Time Zone Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank a Vis W1534251 watch. 28mm 18K yellow gold case size with 18K yellow gold bezel. Guilloche Silver dial with black Roman numeral hour marker. Minute marks on inner dial. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 2457 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A classic Patek Philippe 2457 calatrava with original dial and sweep second featuring a round 30mm face with manual movement and contemporary Patek Philippe buckle watch, crafted in ...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1970's Corum 18k Gold Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage 1970's Corum 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch, with its original gold dial and diamond bezel weighing 0.75 carats. This sustainable, vintage timepiece has a recently s...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère W25029b6 Panthere Ladies 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Ladies Panthere wristwatch is a luxurious and elegant timepiece. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, it features an off-white dial with Roman numeral indices...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Small 8669 18K Yellow Gold with Aftermarket Strap & Buckle
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 8669 Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on th...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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Gold

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

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Yellow Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Mens Watch. 41mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Yellow dial with luminous steel hands and index hour marker. Minute marker around the outer dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Patek Philippe 1960s Yellow Gold Ref. 2595 Calatrava Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 2595 Calatrava Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Patek logo Crown. Mechanical, Manual wind 18 Jewel, Caliber 23-300 Movement. Sil...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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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