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Gucci Women's YA112416 Twirl Diamond Cuff Watch
Located in New York, NY
New with tags GUCCI Women's YA112416 Twirl Watch with White Dial and diamond bezel, diamonds weighting in total 2.60 carats: Quartz movement Scratch resis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Date 5701
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers. Com...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Blancpain Leman 18k Yellow Gold Complete Calendar 38mm Watch
Located in Providence, RI
The Blancpain Leman Complete Calendar is a refined timepiece, embodying Swiss craftsmanship in a 38mm solid 18k yellow gold case with a polished finish. The watch features a white di...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 28 mm Stainless steel 9010 Women’s Watch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 28 mm Stainless steel 9010 Women’s Watch For more details leave us a message Model               Must De 21 Reference Number 9010 Gender Unisex Metal Stain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

IWC Portofino Chronograph IW391009 Day Date White Dial Stainless Steel Paper
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW391009 Year: 2018 Model: IWC Portofino Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: White ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Red Dial Late 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diamete...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Piaget 1970 Retro Modern Bracelet Wristwatch in 18Kt with Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional wristwatch bracelet designed by Baume & Mercier. A modernist geometric wristwatch bracelet, created at the beginning of the 1970's. This one-of-a-kind piece, was careful...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Ladies 18k Yellow Gold w Chased Bezel
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A luxurious Rolex watch, crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, featuring an intricate mesh bracelet design and a refined dial. Total weight: 73.08g
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 126000
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with a box and papers. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Rolex Oyster Perpet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars 25934BA Equation Of Time-Akashi
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Equation of Time Akashi 25934BA is a luxurious timepiece that combines exquisite craftsmanship with advanced horological complications. The watch f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega 18K Yellow Gold Hobnail Case & Dial Vintage Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Vintage 18k Solid Yellow Gold Timepiece. This exquisite vintage watch combines timeless elegance with refined craftsmanship—ideal for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Fashioned fro...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Calatrava style 7839 Cal 284
Located in London, GB
This Longines Calatrava style 7839 is dated by the paperwork to October 1969 and comes with that original warranty paperwork, manual and box. Ope...
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1960s European Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex President Day Date II 218349 41mm Diamond Dial Bezel 18K White Gold 2013
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 218349 Serial: Q7906*** Year: 2013 Model: President Day Date II Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: Factory Diamond Bezel Dial: Factory Diamond ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Solo 24mm x 31mm Python Pattern Dial + Strap Steel Watch W5200020
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Solo 24mm x 31mm Stainless Steel Case and Deployant Buckle. Featuring a beautiful python skin pattern dial with blue sword hands and a blue spinel cabochon on the crown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Hamilton 14k yellow gold wristwatch. Rectangle dial with 9 row mesh 14k yellow gold band with a fold over safety buckle. Full one year se...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Yellow Gold Octagon Midsize Automatic Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Santos Octagon Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. 3 piece Octagon Water proof case, Automatic, self winding movement, White dial with Black Roman numerals, sweep second...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 277200 Midsize 31mm Blue Dial Steel Box Paper Stickers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 277200 Serial: 886SY*** Year: 2020 Model: Oyster Perpetual Midsize Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Sapphir...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 116244 36mm Black Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116244 Serial: 0070W*** Year: 2010- Now Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Original Factory Diamond Bezel Dial: Original Fac...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic, c.1971, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Longines 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Watch Circa 1988
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A late 1980s Longines watch is crafted 18k yellow gold with a factory made mesh band with an adjustable clasp stamped Longines. Featuring a frosted gold dial surrounded by brilliant ...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Cellinium 5240 35mm Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5240 Serial: D799*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Cellini Cellinium Case Material: Platinum Band: Leather Bezel: Platinum Dial: White MOP Face:...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Large Scale Ladies Vintage Bueche Girod Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking and large scale ladies vintage Bueche Girod wrist watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold and is pavee set with an approximate t...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 126234 36mm Silver Dial 18K White Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126234 Serial: 218FR*** Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Swatch Crazy Eight GN125 Year 1998 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection, the watch has a minimal design with bright and fluo colors that almost reminds of pop art. Numbers in various shapes are drawn alon...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

David Yurman 925 14K Renaissance Cable Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
David Yurman 925 Silver 14k Gold accents Natural Pink gem stones Case approx. 20mm x 18mm (Without Crown) Scratch Resistant Sapphire crystal Mother of pearl Dial with Gold Roman Nume...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex  Gender: Ladies  Metal Type: 15K and 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 19.19 grams One ladies 15K yellow gold ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The case metal was te...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA207S
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1968, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed vintage white dial, appl...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai PAM00580 PAM 580 Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback 44mm Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM00580 / PAM 580 Year: 2017 Model: Luminor Chrono Flyback Case Material: Black Ceramic Band: Brown Leather Bezel: Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Ca...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Ronde 29MM 18K Rose Gold Off-White Dial Watch 2886 W6800151
Located in New York, NY
Good Pre-owned condition. Aftermarket band. Original box and papers are not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 67194 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 67194 Serial: T410*** Year: 1995 Model: Ladies Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Bulova Accutron Tuning Fork Mens Watch
Located in New York, NY
This classic Vintage Bulova Accutron Men’s Watch features the iconic tuning fork movement, a revolutionary technology that predates quartz and delivers smooth, continuous timekeeping...
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Late 20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph, Auto Cal Movement, Boat Decking Effect....
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very unusual Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph with cyclops date and automatic cal 16 movement features a black dial with boat decking effect, silver coloured rotating bezel, and i...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Gucci Stainless Steel Water Resistant Swiss Made Wristwatch 6" Estate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Stainless Steel Water Resistant Swiss Made Wristwatch 6" G52 This iconic Gucci stainless steel watch is a timeless piece of luxury and style. The sleek desig...
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1990s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega ref 131.001 cal 286 Swiss Manual S/Steel Ivory Dial 34mm c1962 Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a classical vintage Omega ref 131.001-63-9C gents' watch, da...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Offshore 'Beast' Tropical Dial Men's Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Men's watch. 42mm stainless steel case with octagon shape bezel. Tropical dial with steel luminous hands and index hour marker. Date display at 3 o...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a black lacquered square face. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s 22mm face Model #SQ 22 2T Size 6 - 6 1/2, flexible
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lady's 14K Yellow Solid Gold Concord quartz Watch Factory Marked Case 6 inch Wrist Length 6 inch Case 18 mm by 15 mm Bracelet 10 mm wide Marking "585", etc Condition working not ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust 26 18K White Gold Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch 179174 B&P
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with a box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht Master 116622 40mm Rhodium Dial Platinum Steel Box Paper 2018
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116622 Serial: 1510R*** Year: 2018 Model: Rolex Yacht Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Platinum Dial: Rhodium Grey Dial Face: Sapph...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hermes Carrick Ladies Watch - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 126234 Blue Jubilee Diamond Dial Steel 18K Gold Bezel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126234 Serial: 4ND21*** Year: 2020 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel Dial: Blue Diamond J...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Omega Constellation Stainless Steel with Original Dial and Bracelet 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Constellation METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm Lug Tip To Lug Tip X Diame...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Model: Calatrava Movement Type: Manual Wind Case Size: 33mm Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Weight: 40.6 grams Detail: 18k yellow gold case and buckle Case: 33mm Length: 8" Band: Black Leather Patek Philippe Band Movement: Manual Wind Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Geneve Swiss Made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 14k Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s Vintage NA133B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6084 semi bubble back automatic dress watch, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, white Rolex signed dial, applied gold dagger indice hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, hands and dial in excellent, vintage condition, minor discoloration due to age. Acrylic crystal. 14k gold smooth bezel over 14k solid gold case measuring 34mm in diameter, in pristine, vintage condition. 17-Jeweled Rolex cal.645 automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. A timeless classic, luxurious Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Santos 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Santos men's watch is an elegant timepiece that showcases a 25mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold. It features a stunning diamond bezel that adds a touch of luxury. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 16mm MOVEME...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Rjc156r
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, applied g...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Geneva Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Geneva 14 Karat Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch. This exquisite watch features a hinged top with marquise opal stones and round diamonds....
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 28 18K Rose Gold Steel Purple Diamond Dial Watch 279171 B&P
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition. Comes with original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 279171 Model Number: 279171 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806, Full Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806 Comes with box and warranty ! From 1970 s A rare collectors piece ! Movement: A...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex 1655 Explorer Steve McQueen STRAIGHT HAND 1972 UNPOLISHED
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1655 Serial: 3039*** Year: 1972 Model: Rolex Explorer "Steve McQueen" Straight Hand Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Di...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 6480 34mm Stainless Steel Manual Wind 1950s Vintage RA416
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex ref.6480 Oyster manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed o...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier 18k Yellow Gold Riviera Flat Bracelet Diamond Bezel & Dial
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This luxurious Baume & Mercier Riviera watch features a round shape and quartz movement. The watch showcases a champagne dial adorned with diamond markers, adding a touch of elegance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage 18K White Gold 31mm Manual Wind Ref. 3512
Located in Berlin, BE
This elegant Patek Philippe vintage wristwatch features a 31mm round case crafted from 18K white gold. Powered by a manual winding movement, it exemplifies timeless sophistication and precision. The watch is paired with a classic leather strap and features the original Patek Philippe folding clasp...
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20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Rolex Ref 6550 Oyster Perpetual 33mm 18k Solid Gold 1960s Automatic RJC203
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k gold Rolex 6550 "Bombe" Oyster Perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1965. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied in...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 278241 Datejust Midsize 31mm Rose Color Dial 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 278241 Serial: 814YZ231 Model: Midsize Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Rose Color Dial Fa...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel & Rubber Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Chronoscaph 21. Reference 2424. Stainless Steel 38mm case. Stainless Steel bezel with Roman numerals. Black dial with date aperture at 4 o'clock, luminous hands and markers. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1980's Must De Cartier Brown Dial
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Must de Cartier Tank Watch. This exquisite timepiece is crafted with an 18k gold case and features a rich brown dial. The watch is adorned with a sleek, textured leather stra...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Paris 7825 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Vintage Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Paris 7825 ladies watch. 20.7MM X 25.8MM lug to lug 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold bezel. White spidering dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and minute mar...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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