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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 2000s
Doxa 14K Rose Gold Calatrava Manual Wind 35mm
Located in New York, NY
This is a collector condition Doxa 14K Rose Gold Calatrava. This case is unpolished and pristine. The watch retains its original crown and mint condition dial. This Doxa is powered ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Hamilton Hooded Lug Tank Watch 14K Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1950's Hamilton 14k rose gold hooded lug tank watch with diamond dial. This tank is large for the period at 21mm in diameter and 40mm lug to lug. This watch is powere...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a 19 mm round case in 18-carat gold, this watch embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and discretion. The white dial, adorned with Arabic and baton numerals, creates a refined aesthetic. The baton-shaped hands mark time with precision, adding a touch of modernity to this classic timepiece. The black leather strap, 19 cm long, offers exceptional comfort while enhancing the watch's charm. The mechanical movement with its daily manual winding takes you back in time. With a total weight of 15g (including 10g gold), this Longines women's watch is a lightweight accessory that combines finesse and Swiss watchmaking quality. Perfect for all occasions, it will become the symbol of your distinguished style and sense of refinement. Opt for exclusivity and craftsmanship with the Longines Watch for Women...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master Platinum Bezel 40mm Automatic Oyster Watch 16622 2008 B/P
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Yacht-Master watch is a stunning masterpiece that is perfect for any occasion. It features a bidirectional rotating platinum bezel. The 40mm case is made of polished stain...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux 18K Rose Gold Calatrava Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE 1950'S GIRARD-PERREGAUX Calatrava 38MM 18KT ROSE GOLD CASE, silver DIAL WITH ARROW AND ARABIC MARKERS, SUB DIAL SECOND HAND, MANUAL WIND 21 JEWEL GP MOVT caliber 03B. Discove...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
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1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vulcain Revolution Chronograph GMT 150th Anniversary Steel Ref 210129.192LF
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition, it has professional and it’s working well. The leather strap is not original. The total lenght of the bracelet (case+bracelet) is between 17-20...
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Early 2000s Romanian Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Dior Viii Grand Bal Black Ceramic and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Dior VIII Grand Bal collection is a dazzling testament to Dior's unparalleled craftsmanship and creativity in the world of haute couture and luxury watchmaking. These exquisite t...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Other

Gucci Stainless Steel Mod 5500 M Watch Date Indicator Black
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci silver tone stainless steel wrist watch, mod. 5500 M. Black Dial. Date at 3 o' clock. Sapphire crystal. Swiss Made Quartz movement. Gucci written on face. Roman numbers. Gucci ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 16613 Champagne Serti Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: Z990*** Year: 2006 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Or...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Heuer Stainless Steel Waterproof Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 37mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT /...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hermes Kelly Watch Silver Cadena Lock Black Epsom Leather Strap 2004
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Kelly Cadena Lock Charm Watch in silver metal with black Epsom Calfskin leather, made in 2004. The strap is stamped H in a square (2004 production); the...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold 36mm Day-Date President 118238 Mint Condition
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. The...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Veriflat "Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. #6512 1`957 "Extremely Rare" Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced pr...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Turn-0-Graph 36mm Blue Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch 116264
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 16618 Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16618 Serial: Y348*** ProductionYear: 2002 Model: Submariner Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Blue Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire Cr...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Classic Omega 302 14K White Gold Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Understated with simple lines, enjoy this classic post-war Omega Men's Wrist Watch. It's round 14K white gold 32.4mm case N65555 has uncomplicated style. The silver-toned original d...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Daytona 18k White Gold REF 116509 with 10+ cttw Top Natural Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Daytona Cosmograph Ref: 116509 Metal: 18k White Gold Dial: Black with Diamond hour markers Stones: VVSn Round Cut Brilliant Diamonds (approx 10ct) Year: 200...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Winding 1950s with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seamaster Automatic / Reference 2577 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm x ...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Eneo 18Kt Rose Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eneo Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 19mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Index Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2001 B/P
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Bell and Ross Vintage 120
Located in London, GB
Watch: Bell and Ross Vintage 120 Stock Number: CHW5422 Price: £1150.00 A beautiful looking Chronograph Vintage 120 Bell and Ross is a hard to fi...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee REF 1566 Stainless Steel & Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Ref: W20011C4/1566 Movement: Quartz Bracelet Fit : 6.75 inches Case Size: 29 mm x 29mm Material: Stainless Steel ​and 18k Yellow Gold Year...
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Early 2000s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 2002 B/P
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2007
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: D704*** Year: 2007 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 116400 Milgauss 40mm Stainless Steel Orange Hand Black Dial Watch
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chronographe Suisse Chronograph Incabloc
Located in London, GB
A rare find! This is a special watch even more so in such condition. This Chronographe Suisse is one of the first waterproof Chronographs of the t...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Vintage Steel Date Model 1501 Black Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1501 Date Model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber 1560, 26 Jewel Automatic, Self winding movement, Desira...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179313 Diamond Bezel and Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Booklet
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179313 Serial: D512*** Year: 2005 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Original Scattered Diam...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Concord 18k Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch Ref. #51.25.160, Mother of Pearl Dial
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Concord 18k Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch Ref. 51.25.160 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. 1.30 ca...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel & Gold 16203 Silver Roman Jubilee Complete 2003
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. This model, complete and in impec...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Original Dial from 1956
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6094 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 3...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Original Dial and Riveted Bracelet, circa 1956
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1956 / 1957 DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEM...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust Watch 79173 Steel - 18K Gold Index Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Preowned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Has Recently Been Serviced, Polished and Will Be Time Tested Before Shipment. WATCH INFORMATION DIAL (FACE) Rolex Champagne Dial w...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 16234 Datejust Silver Diamond Jubilee Dial Diamond Bezel Steel 2001
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16234 Serial: K933*** Year: 2001 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom Diamond Jub...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 2484J 32mm Disco Volante Calatrava Watch, Circa 1957
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Patek Philippe 2484J "Disco Violante" (Flying saucer) Vintage Calatrava watch is made in 18K yellow gold with a stepped fluted case, turned down lugs. The dial is silvered, rai...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust 79173 Steel - 18K Gold Silver Index Diamond Bezel Wat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Preowned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Has Recently Been Serviced, Polished and Will Be Time Tested Before Shipment. WATCH INFORMATION DIAL (FACE) Rolex Silver Dial with...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 80318 18K Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 80318 Serial: F581*** Year: 2003 Model: Ladies Pearlmaster Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Factory Scattered Diamond ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Chopard Classic Lady 22 White Gold Diamond Bezel Leather Strap Quartz 13/6302
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. The total lenght of the bracelet (case+bracelet) is between 14.5-17.5cm. The leather strap is not original. It has 83 dia...
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Early 2000s Romanian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch 18k White Gold Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch in a sleek 32mm model (200UCQ32W), an exquisite timepiece that epitomizes elegance and luxury. Dial: Crafted with a...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Roadster Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Roadster Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Signed Cartier, numbered and marked. Fully polished, movement is working at the moment of the listing.
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex GMT Master II 16713 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel 2003
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16713 Serial: F175*** Year: 2003 Model: GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Black Fa...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1950
Located in Montreal, QC
Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steel wristwatch circa 1950 medium size case 30mm. Acrylic crystal manual wind movement. Original two-tone antique salmon colour dial, wear visible. Leather bracelet, 17 jewels. In good working order, accuracy is not guaranteed for a used watch.
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II 18KT W/G Automatic Mens Watch 116689 Complete
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite Rolex Yacht-Master II 116689 in impeccable condition. This timepiece epitomizes luxury and precision, featuring a stunning white dial and platinum bezel hous...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Pulsar Military G10 6645-99 2004
Located in London, GB
This Pulsar Military G10 was issued around 2004 under the Nato ref 6645. In general good condition and fine working order this quartz powered military watch operates from a Seiko m...
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Early 2000s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Frederique Constant Slimline Classics Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Frederique Constant Slimline Classics Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Model: Classic Slimline Model #FC-306MC4S36 Serial #3047069 ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega MoD RAF / Air Ministry A. M. 6B / 169 Wristwatch, Patination, Circa 1956
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and rare Omega A. M. 6B / 169 was issued by the MoD to the Air Ministry (RAF) in 1956 to pilots and navigators. Using the robust Omega 302T2 - SC and cased (36mm stainles...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Omega De Ville Co-axial 4813.30.01
Located in London, GB
This Omega Co-Axial DeVille offers incredible value at under £2000! Its presented as a complete full set and passed through our workshop to be in fine working order and excellent all round condition. Accompanied with original inner and outer box, wallet, manual and Omega Warranty Card along with Chronometer certificate in addition to that we offer our 12 Month guarantee as well. A beautiful understated watch this dress watch has a large 39mm polished stainless steel case with steel (original) Omega crown. The dial is is metallic silver with a lighter silver around the outside that matches the seconds subsidiary dial. Silvered Roman Numeral hour markers and silvered hands. We have chosen to leave the case unpolished. - - Fitted to Generic Brown Strap with Original Omega Buckle...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Must de Cartier Tank Gold-Plated Silver Gilt Lapis Blue Dial Manual Ladies Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces, this iconic Cartier Tank Must de Cartier is in great condition & in excellent working order Dating back to 2000's yet of tim...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Cartier Paris 18Kt. Gold Calatrava Style Watch, from 1950's European Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co / Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Calatrava Style METAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Sweep / Europe...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget 18 Karat 750 Solid Gold Diamond Watch Tan Colored Dial Miss Protocole
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Rare Piaget 5221 18k 750 Gold Diamond Watch Colored Dial - Miss Protocole Description: This timepiece is the epitome of elegance and style - Piaget's Miss Protocole is made out of so...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Cartier 'Tank Francaise' White Gold 18K Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold 18K and Diamond Ladies Watch Authentic Cartier Tank Francaise watch crafted in white gold 18K. The rectangular case is set with high-quality round ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex DateJust 16233 crafted from stainless steel and 18K Watch
Located in Rome, IT
This is an authentic Rolex DateJust 16233 crafted from stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, with a 36 mm diameter and a diamond dial manufactured in 2001. It boasts a screw-down cro...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm 2-Tone 178273 Champagne 4.4ct Diamond Bezel/Case Watch
Located in New York, NY
ElegantSwiss is delighted to offer you this Rolex Datejust midsize 31mm 2-Tone champagne floral with 4.4ct diamond bezel/case (diamonds are not set by Rolex) yellow gold and stainles...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 16622 Stainless Steel Watch Platinum Dial Platinum Bezel
Located in New York, NY
This watch is in impeccable condition. Timepiece has been professionally polished, serviced and there are absolutely no visible scratches. Purchase is covered by our 1 year Mechanica...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Platinum, Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss Anti-Magnetic Tropical Honeycomb Dial 6541 Automatic Watch 1958
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6541 Year: 1958 Serial number: 41xxxx Reference: OT1060 Case: Show sign of wear with some polishing from previous and inner case back stamped IV 1958; th...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm 2-Tone 178273 Champagne Roman 4.4ct Diamond Bezel/Case Watch
Located in New York, NY
ElegantSwiss is delighted to offer you this Rolex Datejust midsize 31mm 2-Tone champagne roman with 4.4ct diamond bezel/case (diamonds are not set by Rolex) yellow gold and stainless...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Credit Suisse 1g Fine Gold 999.9 Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Credit Suisse 1 gram Fine Gold 999.9 Wristwatch. Black dial with 1 gram Fine God 999.9. Black leather strap. The glass is scratched. Battery rep...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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