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Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari Parentesi BJ-01 Sterile Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Aventura, FL
Bvlgari's Parentesi came out in 1982 as an entire series of jewelry, including a ring, a necklace, and a wristwatch. Bvlgari has been getting a lot of excitement from watch and jewelry collectors lately. Accompanied by a Bvlgari Box Artist: Bvlgari CIRCA: 2000s Model: BJ-01 Case Number: G27139 Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Case Dimensions: 20mm in Diameter Dial: Champagne Sterile Dial Bracelet Material: 18K Gold with Diamonds Max. Bracelet Size: 6 Inches Movement: Time Only, Details: Brand: Bulgari Model: BJ-01 Stamped Hallmarks: Bvlgari BJ...
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1990s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Jubilee Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch B&P
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rare Vintage Gianni Versace Gold Plated Medusa Gold Coin Black Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful rare vintage Gianni Versace Medusa Coin Wrist Watch in its original condition. Minor scratches on the hardware but not too visible. Diameter of the face is 31MM. A classic ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Black Dial circa, 1972
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1005 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Solid White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / S...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex DateJust President Diamond & Sapphire Encrusted Watch With Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex 1364 DateJust President Diamond & Sapphire Encrusted Watch With Original Rolex Box. Not Waterproof. Completely set with aftermarket white diamonds and blue sapphire hou...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Men’s Watch 126333
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and paper.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This Franck Muller watch is an extraordinary example of fine Swiss watchmaking, showcasing the brand’s signature elegance and perfection. The exquisite timepiece features the Franck...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Watch 126508
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

New Rolex Datejust 41 Mint Green New Release Steel White Gold Watch 126334
Located in New York, NY
The latest release Rolex m126334-0027 is nicknamed Mint Green. This watch is 100% Unworn and comes with the Original Box and Warranty Card. Comes with a 5-year Chronostore warranty. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Audemars Piguet Off Shore Chronograph, Extract/Box/Revision Ref. 26020ST
Located in Antwerp, BE
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Off shore Chronograph with Box & Extract from The Archives Just Came back from complete service from AP ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22m MOV...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch B&P 116610LV
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bvlgari Diagono Ergon EG40S 40mm Watch
Located in New York, NY
Bvglari Diagono Ergon EG40S 40mm Watch with Black Rubber. -Condition: Like-New, Pristine -Brand: Bvlgari -Model: Diagono -Style: EG40S -Dial: Black -Material: Stainless Steel -Case...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167/1R Chocolate Dial 18K Rose Gold Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167R-001 Mens Watch. 41mm 18K rose gold case. 18K rose gold smoothed bezel. Chocolate dial with rose gold hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Date display...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 2551J Calatrava Watch, circa 1955
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2551J "Disco Volante" automatic Calatrava is made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 36mm in diameter, powere...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Ref.1340
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Quartz – Ref. 1340 The Cartier 21 Must de Cartier, reference 1340, is an elegant timepiece crafted with timeless appeal and sophisticated design. Produced...
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Watch Movado Movement
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Watch Movado Movement A refined expression of timeless elegance, this vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. ladies’ watch is meticulously crafted from lu...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King 5500 Men's Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's 34mm Rolex air king 5500. Stainless steel case and oyster band. Circa 1966. 7.75 inches Length: 39.80mm Width: 34mm Band width at case: 19mm Case th...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel & Dial Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Perpetual DateJust with Aftermarket Diamond Wrist Watch. 28mm dial Rolex all 18k gold with vintage manual movement and the vint...
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Late 20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Yellow Gold Cyma Retro Cocktail Watch, Gold-Plated Bracelet, Circa 1960's.
By Cyma
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Classical timepiece by CYMA, dating from 1960's, yet it's in great condition & in excellent working order Featuring a 17mm Round Case, performed in 9K yellow gold (stamped 9C 375...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date White Gold Diamond Dial 18039
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm vintage Day-Date in white gold by Rolex. Features a black dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut diamonds, complemented by a fixed white gold fluted b...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Française 2384 Pink Mother of Pearl Factory Dial W51008Q3
Located in London, GB
Cartier Tank Française 2384 20 x 25mm Steel Rare Pink Mother-of-Pearl Dial The Cartier Tank Française 2384 is a beautifully balanced fusion of iconic design and refined femininity...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Blue Bezel Blue Dial Watch 212.30.41.20.03.001
Located in Aventura, FL
OMEGA’s sporty Seamaster collection is a tribute to the brand’s maritime legacy. This exquisite example of our renowned watchmaking pays homage to OMEGA’s dive watch heritage and our...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT Master II 16713 40mm Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper 2001
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16713 Serial: P489*** Year: 2001 Model: Rolex GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Black Face: Sap...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Double Quick 18k Yellow Gold & Champagne Dial 36m
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1991 Rolex Day-Date President 18238. This stunning classic unisex watch features the Rolex automatic double quick set movement, Rolex 36mm 18k yellow gol...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre 1950s Memovox Steel Alarm Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1950s Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel case with Tear Drop lugs, Caliber P489 Manual wind movement with Alarm Function, Original...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Rare Lapis Pyramid Dial Diamond Set 69138
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm yellow gold Datejust by Rolex. Features an exceptionally rare lapis pyramid dial with diamond set hour markers, complemented by the bezel, set with 40 round brilliant cut diam...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thickness: 5.75mm Band: 14k yellow gold textured band Dial: white Rolex Geneve Tiffany Outside case: 14k 3652 Movement: Rolex 1600...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179160 Silver Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179160 Serial: Z100*** Year: 2006 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Ultra Vintage Women Watch Off White Dial Yellow Gold Case 18 Karat
By Ultra
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the Ultra women's wristwatch, a jewel that combines elegance and modernity. Featuring a round case in 18-carat yellow gold, this watch will captivate your eye from the very ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Watch. Omega Seamaster Dynamic 1430 Spider Dial. Omega Mens Quartz
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Omega Seamaster Dynamic Ref 1430 Circa 1980s Black and Red Spider Dial EXCELLENT CONDITION. Condition: Excellent Condition. New Battery installed. Generic Canvas Band. ...
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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Crosswind Chronograph K13355 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper 42mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: K13355 Year: 1999 Model: Breitling Crosswind Chronograph Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Black Dial ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 4179-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 20mm X Width ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Retro Mechanical Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies watch. Bracelet and rectangular case in 18 carats yellow gold. Background of the case of gold color. Overall length: 18,3 cm, Width at the widest: 1,8 cm, Thickness at the wid...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

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

1940's Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch "Charlin"
Located in Wailea, HI
1940s 14K Retro Charlin Watch – A Golden Piece of Hollywood History Step back in time with this exquisite 14K gold Charlin watch, a stunning 1940s retro timepiece adorned with Burm...
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rare Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold Steel Pink Dial Ladies Watch 179174
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition, Rare Factory Pink Dial. It comes with an original box but no paper. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 179174 Depa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Longines Vintage 1948 Dress Watch Dennison Case Manual Wind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1948 Longines Dress Watch Dennison Case Manual Wind Step back in time with this authentic 1948 Longines dress watch, a true vintage pie...
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1940s European Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Concentric Silver Dial Mens Watch 116000
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 116000 Department: Unisex Adult Country/Region of Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bulova Gold Filled Mid-Century Modern Automatic from 1960's with Unique Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1963 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT /...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Ebel Brasilia E9255M41 Stainless Steel 33mm Watch Full Set
By Ebel
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Ebel Model: Brasilia Reference: E9255M41 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 33mm x 44 mm. (wi...
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2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Casque Collection Diamond Set White Gold 18K Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Casque Collection Diamond Set White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Signed Cartier, numbered and marked. White gold 18K box set with brilliant-cut diamonds, silver sunburst-patterned d...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Vintage Pacer Electric Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Hamilton Pacer Wrist Watch 45 M.M X 32 M.M. 10k Gold Filled two piece case. Hamilton 500 Electric Movement, Original Black Dial with Raised Gold markers, original Hands....
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1960s American Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Datejust 41mm Diamond Dial 126334
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 41mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with diamond set hour markers and a white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a self-winding automa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Silver & S/Steel Marcasite Retro 1950's Swiss Manual Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail / dress watch is retro, c1950’s yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: Silver & Steel 15mm x 11mm Rectangle Cas...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Marcasite, Silver, Steel

14K YG Wide Bangle Diamond Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite Omega diamond bangle watch showcases timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring a central diamond surrounded by a brilliant pavé-set design, the total ...
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Steel and Yellow Gold 18K
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 18K and Steel. Case diameter: 26 mm. Wrist length: approximately 15.70 centimeters. Total weight: ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Queen of Brunei's Piaget Five Time Zone Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned for Queen Saleha of Brunei, this glamorous watch from the renowned horologist Piaget elegantly combines five time zones into one striking design fit for royalty. The ref...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Baume & Mercier Vintage Avant-Garde Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Baume & Mercier Vintage Avant-Garde Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Wrist length: approximately 15.50 centimeters. Total weight: 55.44 grams. We do not g...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435 - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold case with smooth bezel (32mm diameter) Original PP embossed crown. Silver dial wit...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex DateJust 178384 Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial Box & Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 178384 Datejust ladies watch. 31MM stainless steel case & 18K white gold bezel with factory diamond set. Tahitian Mother Of Pearl dial with steel hands and fac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex DateJust President Bracelet 26mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Dial
Located in Miami, FL
18K White Gold Ladies Rolex DateJust President With Factory Round Diamond Hour Markers With Original Rolex Box And Card. Brand: Rolex Model Name: Rolex President DateJust Ladies 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel 18K Gold Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 4275T*** Year: 2020 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Mother of Pearl Diamond D...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis Vuitton Q5D20 Escalar Timezone Steel Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A luxury Louis Vuitton Time Zone Watch, model Q5D20, crafted from stainless steel. It features automatic movement and a round shape with a 39mm multicolor dial that displays world ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day Date 18238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour marker. Date display at 3 o'clock position...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its square case decorated with floral arabesques in 18-carat gold, measuring 19 mm. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and baton hands, offers optimal legibility while adding a touch of grace. The beige leather strap (slightly damaged over time but never worn), 17 cm long, delicately wraps the wrist, bringing comfort and style to every moment. The combination of the lustrous gold case and the leather strap creates a visual harmony that underlines the beauty of this Lip watch...
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1950s French Romantic Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
$1,881 Sale Price
20% Off
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is square, decorated with golden Arabic numerals. The bottom marked "Juvénia Swiss manufacture Switerland". Small ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

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