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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1980s
CHANEL stainless steel & black PREMIERE ICON CHAIN Watch
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Première watch in steel with black leather Icon Chain strap and black lacquered dial. Steel crown with onyx cabochon and clasp closure with cover. Has been worn...
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1980s French Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1986
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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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 68240 Datejust Midsize 31mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 68240 Serial: 8103*** Year: 1984 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custo...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Omega Speedmaster Day-Date Automatic, 'Holy Grail'. Extremely Rare, Year 1987.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and extremely rare Omega Speedmaster Day-Date with Automatic cal. 1045 movement, (reference ST3760822) is also well known as the "Holy Grail". So-named after the late Chu...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Vintage and rare pink solid gold
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster solid deep pink gold early cushion shaped case This watch is from late 20's early 30's The first Oyster case produced by Rolex and it is the first water proof watch in t...
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Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex GMT Master 16753 Root Beer Nipple Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Unpolished
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16753 Serial: 7622*** Year: 1983 Model: GMT Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Root Beer ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels / Caliber 2-ot DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare watch by the legendary house of Waltham, from Waltham Massachusetts. It is all original including the factory crown. The case is entirely hand made and deeply hand engraved as well. We have only seen a few examples of this model in the last 50 years. It is fitted with what appears to be an original early strap and original period buckle as well. The strap is to fragile to wear every day however, so we have also fitted it with an appropriate hand made lizard strap and the original buckle. Waltham Watch Company History The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Diamond Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1989
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16030 Silver Index Dial, Circa 1982
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1929 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 3/0 DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Just around the corner from the global stock market crash, this watch came to be. What a great and original Waltham Watch this is. We seldom see watches from this era in such fine condition. Imagine navigating your modern day with a nearly 100 year old device (I wear a watch from 1919 every day and it always gets me there on time). This piece is fitted with a solid gold case by America's finest case maker, Depollier. They made custom cases for all the finest American watch companies, including those renowned Swiss houses imported to America. The watch is also fitted with its original and flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial and it still has its original Blued Steel Luminous Hands as well. Lastly, it appears to have its original crown as well. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time as well. You will likely never see another truly vintage American Watch in finer condition than this one. Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said, it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16030 Silver Index Dial, Circa 1982
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Linen Dial, Circa 1987
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16030 Silver Index Dial, Circa 1986
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Silver, Stainless Steel

Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index RT Dial, Circa 1984
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16030 Silver RT Index Dial, Circa 1984
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial, Circa 1987
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Stick Dial, Circa 1987
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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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel Cartier Inc. mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire Crown, White dial with Bl...
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1980s French Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 28m...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial from Mid 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1004 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...
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1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Date Model Automatic Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1983 Rolex Reference 15000 "Date" model Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with After Factory set Diamond Bezel of Round Brilliant cut ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Steel

18KWG Cartier Diamond Face Tank Américaine Watch
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic Cartier "Tank Américaine" women's watch in 18K white gold. Featuring 1.00ctw G-H/VS1-2 round pave diamonds around the face. The face measures 19mm x 35mm and has a Cartier ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k 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

Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Watch Yellow Gold And Steel
Located in Milano, IT
Classic 18k gold and steel Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and manual winding movement. Bracelet will fix approx. 7'' wrist, case is 23mm in diameter, bracelet is...
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1980s Italian Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Steel

GLYCINE Art Deco Platinum Ruby & Diamond Watch 2.50ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous platinum, diamond, and ruby Glycine watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This gorgeous watch has a rectangle-shaped watch face, which is surrounded by a wonderful and feminine design that is encrusted with sparkling diamonds and calibrated rubies. The clock belly has a white face with handprinted black numbers and blued steel hands. Around the face are 42 bead set single cut diamonds separated by milgrain detailing with floral motif etchings adorning the side of the watchcase and crown. Connected to each side of the centerpiece by a hinge is a platinum link containing 4 bead set single cut diamonds flanking bezel set triangle cut diamonds which is surrounded by calibrated channel set diamonds. The band of the watch is made of platinum mesh framed on each side by 48 single cut diamonds, each stone bead set into a milgrained link, making a beautifully flexible design. The watch is secured by a push catch with a bar safety feature, which is also set with an additional 6 single cut diamonds. The overall approximate diamond weight of the watch is approximately 2.50ctw. The underside of the clasp is stamped "5% Iridium Plat". The movement is a 17 jewel Swiss movement made by Glycine Watch Co., which later became renowned for their military and aviator watches...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 / 29 DIMENSIONS...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 Ct Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 ct Gold We are proud to offer you this very good Rolex vintage Prince Brancard, ref. 971 in 9k yellow and white g...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex Datejust 16013 Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 8361*** Year: 1986 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Sil...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive form. Early 20th Century Mini watches have graced some fabulous wrists over the years- Queen Elizabeth II wore one for her coronation, Princess Diana was often photographed with a beautiful diamond one and a number of Hollywood celebrities have chosen a mini for their red carpet appearances. These minute jewels were designed as beautiful bracelets so that the wearer could discretely check the time. They required tiny, precise mechanisms and were revolutionary for their time. As with all of the best classics, the mini watch is on trend today- Hermes offers...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 6917-TT-WMOP-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Mothe...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold & Steel ICED 1.75ct Diamonds Black Dial
Located in Pleasanton, CA
This is a Rolex Datejust 36mm with jubilee band. This watch is 2Tone, which means it's made up of both 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel. We have also beautifully set 1.75ct worth ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Diamond Bezel Green Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: 8615*** Year: 1984 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
Located in Paris, IDF
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch. Model "Sonate" 1982, limited edition. Watch dial entirely set with brilliant cut diamonds, indexes adorned with calibrated s...
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial Ca 1970 /80's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gruen 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Watch with Hand Made Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold / Genuine Sapphires CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Cartier Paris Centure Yellow Gold Mid Size Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman num...
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1980s French Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Jaeger Le-Coultre ref 9132 Cushion Case Manual 17 jewels Cal 818 Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Jaeger-LeCoultre have been long admired for their functionality, durability & power and this vintage example of dress mens' wristwatch is no exception ~ Epitome o...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex 18 Kt Yellow Gold President 3055 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet, Box, Papers
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In rich eighteen karat 18K yellow gold, enjoy this iconic Rolex President 3055 Oyster Perpetual Day Date 36mm Men's Luxury Wrist Watch Model 18038. Circa 1983, this iconic style by Rolex style was worn by many of the influential movers and shakers of the period. This sophisticated timepiece, with champagne face, tritium hands, lumen dots, black chapter ring, fluted bezel and scratch resistant sapphire crystal is powered by a Swiss automatic movement 0642199. The signature Rolex 18 karat gold President Bracelet has a concealed folding crown clasp. Estate purchase from original owner. Fully serviced and in excellent condition, with Rolex leather...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Octagon Gold and Steel Ladies Self Winding Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Automatic, self winding movement,...
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1980s French Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: L961*** Year: 1989 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne J...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust Black Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-BLK-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custo...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco pe...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS: 30mm X 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. This classic American Military Style watch is actually 110 years old and can still be worn all the time and counted on. The watch and case are entirely hand constructed. The movement, beautifully finished has jewels set into bushings and beautifully damascened plates...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Paul Buhre Swiss Mesh Gold Watch Unisex Antique Box, 1915
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Swiss Gold Watch. A fine Gold item from the beginning of the 20th century. It may look small today, but back then it was a gentleman's watch...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold

Patek Philippe Platinum Ladies Art Deco Dress Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe for E. Gubelin Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum, 18Kt. CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 15mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Caliber High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Enamel Printing / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt Original Mesh...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18038 in yellow gold with a Navy dial 36mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k with navy stick dial on a custom leather strap and an original Rolex 18k yellow gold tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and day. 36 mm case size. With pap...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Men's Datejust 36mm Jubilee Steel Watch ICED 2.50ct Diamonds Black Dial
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 16014...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Steel

Longines Curvex Platinum Cal. 9L Collectors Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Longines Curvex Platinum, Movement Caliber 9L Extremely Rare Collectors Wrist Watch Case : Platinum, Curvex, Wide 20 mm and 44.2 mm Length Including lugs Movement : Mechanical M...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch Extremely Rare Collectors ! Movement : Cal. 877S rectangular-shaped mechanical movement, 17 jewels, Manual Win...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold

Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch, 18K, Breguet Dial Sold 1933
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch; Made in 18K yellow gold measuring 21 x 21mm with a silvered dial, black Breguet numerals, Blue steel hands. The watch is fitted...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k 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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