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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: Early 2000s
Period: Early 1900s
Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar Serviced Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Perpetual Calendar Reference Number: 59295568 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tag Heuer Lady Link Wristwatch Ref CJF1311. Pink Mother of Pearl Dial. Year 2000
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare Tag Heuer Lady Link Chronograph, reference CJF1311 features a 33mm stainless steel case with pink factory mother of pearl dial. The original pink strap with deployant clasp ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3990j-010 in yellow gold 36mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar in 18k yellow gold with factory original baguette diamond bezel (2.86 carats) and diamond hour markers. Original brown alligator strap with tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w/ subseconds, date, day, month, moonphase, chronograph and perpetual calendar. 36 mm case size. With box and papers. Circa 2005. Appears to be a very rare watch as there looks to have been only five examples ever offered at auction. "Bank wire price" Ref 3990j-010. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Classic Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3990j-010 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Alligator strap with a 18k tang buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Diamond dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar watch...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner 16610LV aka "the Kermit" , "Green Submariner". 40mm, Year 2008
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex Submariner 16610LV aka "the Kermit" or the "Green Submariner" is a pre-ceramic and features a 40mm stainless steel case with green b...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm 179174 Steel & White Gold Watch Roman Dial Complete!
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Rolex Lady-Datejust 179174 wristwatch, a timeless piece that exudes luxury and sophistication. This Swiss-made watch features a round 26mm case made of stain...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II White Gold and Platinum White Dial 116689
Located in Geneva, CH
Reference number: 116689-0002 Model: Yacht-master Ii Movement: Automatic Case material: White gold & platinum Bracelet material: White gold & platinum Year: 2008 Condition: Pre-owned...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Platinum

Patek Philippe 5054G Officers Case Complicated Automatic, Circa 2001 Full Set.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5054G-001 Hinged back officers case. This complicated automatic watch, measures 36 mm, and is fitted with an Automatic Calendar, 240 PS IRM LU movement ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rado DIRSTAR S bracelet watch - scratch proof, water sealed, high tech ceramics.
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
Unisex RADO® Watch SCRATCH-PROOF WATER-SEALED BRACELET LINKS IN MICH- TECH CERAMICS Rectangle Ceramic Water Sealed Black, Gold -DIA STAR- Pre-owned. An item that has been used pre...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Date Yellow Gold/Steel Serti Gold Diamond Dial Watch 16613
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Submariner watch is a true luxury item for any man. With a multicolored 18K yellow gold and stainless steel band/strap, and an 18K yellow gold and stainless steel case col...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Steel

Ebel Wave Dress Wave Men's Ref. E6187932 Solid 18k Gold Bezel Sapphire Watch
By Ebel
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: EBEL Model: Dress Wave Reference Number: E6187932 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel & Solid 18k Gold Bezel Measurements...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss 116400 in Stainless Steel with a White dial 40mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Milgauss in stainless steel with white dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 40 mm case size. Complete with box, booklets, tags, & 2-year Rolex warranty from factory service performed i...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Datejust 116138 in yellow gold with a White dial 36mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in 18k on a leather strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 36 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116138. Circa 2004. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Datejust 116138...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Piaget Polo GOA26021 in yellow gold with a Silver dial 38mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Polo in 18k yellow gold with white arabic and stick dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref GOA26021. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Piage...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Silver

IWC Ingenieur IW500502 in Platinum with a Silver dial 45mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Big Ingenieur in platinum with silver-plated textured dial with black toned applied stick hour markers on leather strap with IWC tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, date and power reserve. 45 mm case size. Circa 2008. Ref IW500502. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified preowned Dress IWC Ingenieur IW500502 watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Leather strap with a Platinum tang buckle. This IWC watch has a 45 x 45 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this IWC Ingenieur watch...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Platinum, Silver

Corum Bubble Chronograph Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Corum Model: Bubble Reference Number: 196.151.47 Features : Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - Chronograph - Diamond Bezel Watch Country of Ma...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II "Coke" 16710T Stainless Steel dial 40mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex GMT-Master II "Coke" in stainless steel with red and black bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and dual time. 40 mm case size. With box. Circa 2005. Ref 16710T. **Bank wire only at th...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offsho dial 42 mm watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in 18k white gold with factory original pave diamond dial, case and bezel. Black alligator strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date an...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Girard Perregaux World Time 49805 Stainless Steel Grey dial 43mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Girard Perregaux WWTC Financial Chronograph in stainless steel on original GP black leather strap. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date, chronograph, wo...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rare Patek Philippe Nautilus 3712/1A-001
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare Stainless Steel Nautilus Wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Featuring a black-grey dial with applied hour markers, small seconds, date and moon phase display as well as a powe...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha 2813 in White Gold with a Blue dial 32mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha 32mm in 18k white gold with light blue diamond dial and diamond crown on a purple alligator strap with deployant buckle. Quartz. 32 mm case size. Ref 2813. Fine Pre-own...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5059P Platinum White dial 36mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar in platinum on black alligator band with Patek Philippe platinum deployant buckle. Automatic with moonphase, day, date, month, leap year indicator, retrograde date hand, sweep seconds, and power reserve. 36 mm case size. With archive papers. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 5059P. Circa 2001, Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Classic Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5059P watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Alligator strap with a Platinum Deployant buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 36 mm case with a Round caseback and White Roman Numeral dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar watch...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Rolex GMT-Master II 116713 Stainless Steel w/ a Black dial 40mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex GMT-Master II in 18k yellow gold & stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and dual time. 40 mm case size. Complete, mint set, with box and papers. Ref 116713. Circa 2008....
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Breguet 18K Gold Automatic Worldtime Wristwatch
Located in Kingston, NY
This wristwatch by Breguet, model Marine,World Time reference 3700, dates back to around the year 2000. It features a 25-jewel Cal.563 automatic winding movement. The dial is silver...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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18k 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

Rolex Pearlmaster Tridor 18k Gold Men's Day-Date w/ Tahitian MOP Dial 18948
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Pearlmaster Tridor 18k Gold Men's Day-Date w/ Tahitian MOP Dial 18948 Model #18948 Rolex Masterpiece Trido Pearlmaster Serial #K5860XX M...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rolex 118239 President Day Date 18K White Gold Rhodium Dial Box Booklets
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 118239 Serial: P246*** Year: 2000 Model: President Day-Date Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: Changed to 18K White Gold S...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Cartier Pasha C Steel Salmon Grid Dial 35mm 2324 Automatic Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha C Reference: 2324 Features : Date - Salmon Grid Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: SS Measurements : :Case...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tudor Prince Date watch reference 79280P
Located in Roma, IT
Tudor Prince Date Automatic Chrono Time Reference 79280P Diameter 40mm Automatic Movement Steel material Black Dial Rolex bracelet and drawer model 78360 558B T10 Rarely used watch, ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Cartier Pasha WSPA0018 Chronograph Ref 4363 Chronograph Stainless Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSPA0018 Model: Pasha Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 5070J Chronograph Watch Yellow gold 42 mm Case Circa 2000
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Ref# 5070J-001 This example is in excellent condition with very crisp hallmarks. The 5070J chronograph manual-wind watch, features a 42 mm case. This is a Yellow gol...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 26 Steel Pink MOP Dial Jubilee Automatic Ladies Watch 79174
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. This watch was made in 2002. The original box and papers are not included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Omega 431.33.41.22.03.001 De Ville Hour Vision Annual Calendar Blue Dial Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 431.33.41.22.03.001 Model: De Ville Hour Vision Annual Calendar Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Blue Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Super Ocean Automatic 44mm Chronograph Mens Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Smart looking with its ocean black dial, enjoy this Breitling Super Ocean Automatic Chronograph Model A17367 Men's Wrist Watch. Stainless steel, at a generous size 44mm , this fine q...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Steel Black Dial Mens Watch Oyster 16610
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 16610 and is in Great Condition (See Pic...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Steel

Panerai PAM00346 PAM 346 Radiomir 8 Days Titanium Black Leather Strap 45mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM00346 Model: Radiomir 8 Days Case Material: Titanium Band: Leather Bezel: Titanium Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 45mm Includes: -Ele...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Titanium

Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 16233
Located in Miami, FL
This timelessly sophisticated Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch boasts a stunning champagne dial & two-tone bracelet - c. 2000. A perfect ac...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

2023 Cartier Tank Francaise Large WSTA0067 Silver Roman Dial Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSTA0067 Serial: 4469******** Year: 2023 Model: Tank Francaise Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Roman ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor Ceramic 26165IO.OO.A002CA.01 Limited
Located in New York, NY
Limited & Numbered Edition of 1000 Pieces Worldwide! 265/1000 From the famous Royal Oak Offshore collection with the immediately recognizable hexagon design bezel secured by 8 screws...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Titanium

MOVADO Eliro Chronograph Stainless Steel 84 H1 1461 Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: MOVADO Model: Eliro Chronograph Reference Number: 84 H1 1461 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case widt...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso-Duetto Watch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Lady's Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso-Duetto made in 18k yellow gold. The watch has 150 round diamonds of about 1.00 carat with a clarity of VS and color D around both sides of the bezel....
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Dial Jubilee Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial Custom Diamond Bezel Jubilee Bracelet Two Tone Watch This watch has been p...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Basculante Ref 2390 Mécanique 'Manual' Rectangle Watch, Full Set
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks, Cartier Tank Wristwatches are iconic & instantly recognizable timepieces. This particular example is a sophisticated Cartier Tank Basculante reference 2390, seldom encountered & highly desirable. With its most pivotal feature - flip feature with reversible case (inspired by JLC's the Reverso watch...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Roadster GMT XL 42mm - Vintage Men's Automatic Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a very recognisable and stunningly eccentric timepiece: a Cartier Roadster GMT XL with reference number 2722. It dates back to the mid 2000s, featuring an intriguingly oversize tonneau shaped stainless steel case measuring 42mm wide and 47mm high including the lugs. The silver watch face...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee
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. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Rolex GMT Master II Wristwatch ref 16710. Swiss Made dial, Box & Papers, 2004
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex GMT Master II reference 16710 (T) features solid end links, no holes in the case, Swiss Made dial, and all black bezel in...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Mauboussin Ladies' 18kt. White Gold and Diamond Wristwatch with Mother, of Pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
Mauboussin Ladies' 18kt. White Gold and Diamond wristwatch with mother - of pearl dial, featuring a monkey's face. The dial features a monkey's face, which is set with pave diamond...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 34mm Black Stainless Steel Oyster Watch 14010
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Black Dial Engine Turned Bezel Unisex Watch 14010, Circa 2001 Y series. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in exce...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 3003 Silver Dial 18K Rose Gold Box Paper 36mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3003 Year: 2007 Model: Ballon Bleu Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 36mm ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 16200 Silver Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel 2005
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16200 Serial: D533*** Year: 2005 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Silver, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Silver Dial with Diamond Bezel 178240
Located in New York, NY
Bezel: Custom Diamond Set. Carat Weight: 1.26 carats in total diamond weight.. The sale includes a Rolex box and an appraisal certificate which states the watch's credentials.. Attac...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial Escapement 42mm Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial Escapement Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 42...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Ellipse REF. 1481 18k Yellow Gold 32mm
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Cartier Ellipse reference 1481 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch. Silver dial, Roman numeral hour markers, date display at 3 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gol...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Jubilee 116233 Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Tuxedo Dial
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. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 18K White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 118239
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Factory Diamond Dial. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity a...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee 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. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee 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. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Tiffany & Co Chronograph Classical S/Steel Quartz 35mm Mens' Watch, c2000 +
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Tiffany & Co Chronograph Classical Mens' Wristwatch features: S/Steel Case that measures 35mm (not including crown) x 42mm (from lug to lug) with eye-catching & recognisable Patek ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Steel

Piaget Square Dancer with Diamond Bezel 18K Solid White Gold Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on the Piaget Square Dancer Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch, a true masterpiece of watchmaking and a symbol of luxury. Crafted from white ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White 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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