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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1970s
Ruser 18 Karat Yellow Gold Midcentury Design Owned by Jerry Lewis, circa 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: French for Ruser on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid-Century METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26...
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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Constellation Pie Pan Dog Legs with Crosshair Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Reference Number:168.005 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated & Stainless steel Measurements : ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIO...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch, circa 1971 or 1972
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style Tonneau Shape / Ref. 2572 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm X 26mm MOVEMENT...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Silver Dial Index #s 14K Y.G., Ref. 1002 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being off...
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1970s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dress Watch with Tiger Eye Dial, circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chopard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Oval METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 28mm CIRCA: 1970's / 1980's MOVEM...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6517 Two Tone 14k Lady Date 26mm Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6517 two tone 14k Lady Date 26mm white dial ladies watch. The Rolex movement is running and it's an official self-winding Rolex automatic movement. This origi...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black 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 43mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breitling Cosmonaute Chrono-matic Wristwatch 1809, Call 11, 48mm Case. c1970.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare, vintage and historical important Breitling Cosmonaute Chrono-matic referent 1809 , with cal.11 movement was one of the first automatic chronographs to be launched for sale,...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1500's DIAL / HANDS: Custom Blue Dial...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch. This lovely watch is characterized by its elegant and classic design,...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex 1803 President Day Date Rare Bronze Wide Boy Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 2568668 Year: 1970 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Case Band: Brown Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Rare B...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 Japan Automatic 17 jewels c1969 Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant & rarely seen Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 c1969 watch is proud to have ALL ORIGINAL PARTS Despite being over 50 years old, the t...
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1960s Japanese Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

V Rare 18K Gold Baume & Mercier Geneve Baumatic 30 jewels ref 35048 Watch w Date
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 18K Solid Gold, this sophisticated timepiece by Swiss luxury watch brand Baume & Mercier dates back to 1970’s, yet it’s in beautiful condition & in excellent wor...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Flawless Black 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 43mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines "Conquest Automatic". Men's wristwatch.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines "Conquest Automatic". Men's wristwatch. The watch is in working order. Original stainless steel bracelet. Serial number 17149382. Approximately 1970. With English and French...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Breitling UTI Toptime Chronograph 17765-5 Watch Only
Located in London, GB
Back in the mid 50s collaborations between the French watch manufacturer UTI (1906-1984) and other major watch brands were established which allowed UTI to launch onto the market wat...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 550 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century Design Ladies Watch in New Condition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Diameter 17mm...
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ref 3420 Yellow Gold Mechanical Gents Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Patek Philippe Reference 3420 Wrist watch. 34 M.M. 3 Piece 18k yellow Gold case, 18 Jewel, Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Original, Excellent mint conditio...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Constellation Automatic Pie Pan Date with Original Rice Bracelet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Omega Constellation Pie Pan Automatic This vintage Omega Constellation ‘Pie-Pan’ stainless steel wristwatch on Original Rice Bracelet Circa 1962 and is in overall Excellent Condition as it is Recently Serviced. Original White dial with Silver Batons Date box...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender 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 39mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega vintage stainless steel Constellation Date
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega vintage stainless steel Constellation Day/Date, 168.017 Collection: Constellation Model: Constellation Reference: 168.017 Period: 1960's ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Yellow Dial 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: 42mm X 35mm M...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

14K Bulova Accutron Spaceview ‘Alpha’, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare 14K solid yellow gold vintage Bulova Accutron asymmetrical Spaceview ‘Alpha’, dated 1961, with the shield-shape case, and signature visible jade movement. The electro-...
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1960s North American Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Original Patinated Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diamet...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carven Golden Metal Watch Paved with Glass Paste Cabochons, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carven - Golden metal watch paved with glass paste cabochons. Functional watch dating from the 1960s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 18 c...
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1960s French Vintage Wrist Watches

Tudor Montecarlo Carlo 7149/0 Watch and Papers 1977
Located in London, GB
Watch: Tudor Monte Carlo 7149/0 Watch and Papers 1977 Stock Number: CHW5312 Price: £15,995 This is certainly one that you don't get to see very often, The Tudor Monte Carlo 7149/0 i...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date 18K White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Watch 19019, 1979
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 19019 Year: 1979 Serial number: 62xxxxx Reference: C03963 Case: 18K white gold 36mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; in...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tudor Manual Wind Dresswatch, Super Provenance, Circa 1960.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and very attractive, manual wind, round 9k yellow gold cased Tudor, with sub seconds dial and ivory coloured arabic numeral dial, is presented in excellent condition give...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Airking 5500 Complete collectors Set
Located in London, GB
If you are looking for a classic Rolex Air King 5500 then you would be hard pressed to find a full collectors set as good as this! Amazingly this watch is from 1979 as per the origin...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton British Military W10-6645-99
Located in London, GB
Watch: Hamilton British Military W10-6645-99 Stock Number: CHW5295 Price: £895.00 This Hamilton British Ministry of Defence wristwatch was produced for the RAF around 1975. Presente...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel

Breitling Chronomat ref 808 Wristwatch, 175 Manually Movement, Circa 1962.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and rare Breitling Chronomat reference 808 features a 39mm case and white dial, powered by a venus 175 manually wound movement, and rotating bezel. The chronograph second...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Hamilton British Military W10-6645-99
Located in London, GB
Watch: Hamilton British Military W10-6645-99 Stock Number: CHW5313 Price: £895.00 This Hamilton British Ministry of Defence wristwatch was produced for the RAF around 1973. Presente...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel

Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux Cal. #72 Ref. 800 Vintage 1940's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 1940's Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux 72 Ref. 800 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Manual Gents Watch
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage Omega manual stainless steel watch with crosshair sub dial at six o'clock. Featuring a round yellow dial with raised hour batons and golden minute...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega 565 Steel Men's Wrist Watch with Date
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Smart looking with casual flair, this vintage Omega 565 Men's Automatic Wrist Watch with Date has a 245 quick set 17 jewel automatic movement. Circa 1960's, in size 33mm, this fine v...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel

Gentlemen's 1960s MIDO Ocean Star Powerwind Vintage Swiss Automatic Watch.
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a handsome Gentlemen's 1960s MIDO Ocean Star Powerwind 14k Gold Plated Vintage Swiss Automatic Watch. This automatic Swiss watch has a date fea...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Omega Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Unique Wristwatch 1970S
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Diamond and yellow gold 18K original unique model. Circa 1970. Original Omega certificate. Signed Omega and numbered. 40 diamonds 1.80 carat top quality according to the certif...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage 25 mm Constellation Automatic Chronometer Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Omega Constellation Circa 1960s Movement: Automatic (Self-winding) Chronometer Gold-Plated stainless steel Acrylic crystal Dial Champagne color with golden markers and Hands Hour, Mi...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Finished Red Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1530 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Red Dial with Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Factory Original Oyster Bracelet, 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the classic Air King model, a staple in Rolex's collection with its original Rolex dial...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Finished Green Dial, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Alsta Inca Bloc Chronograph 1960's Ref. # 732, Valjoux Caliver #7730
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Alsta Incabloc Valjoux Chronograph 1960's Ref. 732 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. Min...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970 Vintage Omega 18k white gold Ladies watch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Vintage Ladies 18k gold Omega watch Case size 23 mm, and openwork bracelet in 'eights'. Excellent manual winding mechanical movement Series number 30612249, caliber 620 (1), 17 je...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Blue Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And ha...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

1970s Omega Coral Roy King 18K Textured Link Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage desirable fashionable 1970's Omega Large Yellow Gold and Red Natural Coral Dial Midcentury Wristwatch with Bark Finish Textured Oval Links Ladies Bracelet Watch Circa 1970s. ...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial 1970s
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 Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1979
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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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier 1970s Scarce Yellow Gold and Diamond Mechanical Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Ladies Wrist Watch, 30 X 21 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Cartier Factory set Round Brilliant cut diamonds totaling .40 Carat. Cartier Inc. 17 Jewel Nick...
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1970s French Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold with Unique Original Quadrant Dial Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seamaster Automatic METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: 1962 MOVEMENT / ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men's Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is an iconic Swiss Made Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer with reference number 168.045, dating back to 1969 based on its serial number. The case measures 36mm wide ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Date Wristwatch ref 1680, with patination, 1979, super history.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and classic Rolex Submariner Date reference 1680 features a stainless steel 40mm case and stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip lock clasp. The matte black dial and b...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Cartier France Rare Mini Tank Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Scarce and Hard to Find Mini Tank Wrist Watch, 23 x 15 M.M. ( lugs included in length ) 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold Case. Cartier Inc. Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever m...
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1970s French Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's, Ref. # 770R, 2 Register Cal # 7733
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's Ref. #770R, Cal. Valjoux #7733 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized an...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Rare Blackened Gold Bulgari Watch Tubogas Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare version of the iconic Bulgari Tubogas watch made in alternated blackened and yellow 18k gold. The case is pear-shaped, with white face, gold batons and gold bar indices decor...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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