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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1970s
Vivienne Westwood Jewel Watch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Vivienne Westwood unisex watch
Steel
Blue/violet dial with golden rose lugs
Case size mm 36
Quartz movement, perfectly working
With box
Express shipping included in the price !
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches
Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 126720VTNR
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A left handed GMT-Master II Sprite by Rolex crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a black dial with a green time zone hand. The green and black bidirectional rotatable bezel features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bueche Girod Dress Watch In 9K White Gold Integrated Bracelet Ca' 1970's
By Bueche Girod
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare watch by Bueche Girod, sold in 1973. Crafted from 9k white gold. Manual wind movement, original black dial. Integrated bracelet measures approx. 26mm wide.
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Tag Heuer Stainless Steel Carrera 44mm
By TAG Heuer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minuets, subseconds, date, Chronograph, ¼ subsecond, 30 minute counter, 12 hour counter
Case: 44mm stainless steel case, with black ceramic tachy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Shaq Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Shaq 47mm Men's Watch
Limited Edition
New Box Papers
free overnight shipping insured
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Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
18 Kt Pink Gold Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronograph Ref.26100OR Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronograph Wrist Watch with Box & Warranty Papers in top condition Ref.26100OR
Case : 18 Kt Pin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Turn of the millennium Omega De Ville Prestige, ref 73203412. 18ct Yellow Gold.
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare, turn of the millennium Omega De Ville Prestige, reference 73203412 features a classically proportioned case in 18ct yellow gold measuring 32.5mm (34.4 inc crown) by 37.5mm ...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust II 18K Yellow Gold Steel Cream Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No original box and papers. Comes with the chronostore box.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Two-year warranty coverage
* 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Datejust 278274 Unisex Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/White Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 278274 Unisex Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/White Gold
SKU: 130221
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechani...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 42mm Ballon Bleu from Cartier in stainless steel. Featuring a silvered guilloche dial with roman numerals, a date display, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a Cartier signature h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Milus Zetios Regulator ZET-ZP01 Men's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Milus Zetios Regulator ZET-ZP01 Men's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
SKU: 136956
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Milus
Model: Zetios Regulator
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Mechani...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Ref.126621
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Yacht-Master Oyster Perpetual Date 18kt pink gold and stainless steel men's wristwatch.
Comes with a full set of box and papers.
Place of origin: Switzerland
Period: 2021
Ca...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Carl F. Bucherer Patravi EvoTec 00.10628.13.33.21 Men's Watch in Stainless Stee
Located in New York, NY
Carl F. Bucherer Patravi EvoTec 00.10628.13.33.21 Men's Watch in Stainless Stee
SKU: 141260
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Carl F. Bucherer
Model: Patravi EvoTec
Country of Origin: Switze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Gondolo 30mm 5109
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k yellow gold on a black crocodile strap. Manual w/ subseconds. 43 mm length (lug to lug) by 30 mm width case size. Ref 5109. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch.
Certified preowned Dress Patek Philippe Gondolo 5109...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Pilot Travel 5524g Mens Watch
Located in New York, NY
Patek Pilot Travel 5524g Mens Watch
Brand new box papers
18k white gold
black dial
free overnight shipping
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Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 41 Blue Dial 126300
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A men's Datejust crafted in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a stunning blue dial with applied roman numerals and a fixed stainless steel bezel. Fitted with a scratch-resistant sapphi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breguet NOS Classique 7147BB/12/9WU Watch
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
A Breguet Classique wristwatch crafted in white gold. Featuring a silvered dial with a textured guilloche pattern, a small seconds sub-dial and a white gold bezel.
Equipped with a B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel 18K White Gold White Dial Mens Automatic Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned exellent condition. Comes with box and papers.
General Information:
Brand: Rolex
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Men
Model Number: 126334
Model: Rolex Datejust 126334
Style: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
IWC GST IW372703 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC GST IW372703 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 118648
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: IWC
Model: GST
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Movement Type: Quartz: Battery
Year Manufactured: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu WE900651 36mm 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Leather Strap B&P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm (reference WE900651) is a refined timepiece that embodies Cartier's signature elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from 18K white gold, the 36mm round ca...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel Black Dial
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel Black Dial A73380
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 38mm w6920035
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu in 18k rose gold. Minute markers around the inner ring. Date display at the 12 o'clock position. Quartz with date and dual time zone. 38 mm case size. With box. R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unworn Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Steel Grey Wimbledon Dial Watch 126200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Ceramic King Gold 45mm Watch 521.CO.1181.RX
By Hublot
Located in Aventura, FL
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Ceramic King Gold 45 mm watch. Model 521.CO.1181.RX. satin-finished black ceramic case. Satin-finished king gold and bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Vintage 14K Gold Hand Painted Reverse Intaglio Fox Horse Dog Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage watch bracelet features wonderful portraits of a dog, fox and a jockey riding a horse done in a reversed intaglio technique. The bracelet also features a Swiss made, mechanical hand winding watch that is working and keeping accurate time. This highly collectible piece remains in excellent condition and will make a wonderful add to you collection. Enjoy :)
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 25.03 Grams
Length: Measures 7.25 inches next to a ruler
Clasp: Fold Over Clasp
Width: 14.4mm (0.56") (at the watch) - 14.7mm (0.58") (at the round intaglios...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Daytona APH White Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Daytona in Oystersteel by Rolex, featuring a unique APH error white dial. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers; the Daytona was designed to be the ultimat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Green Crystal Orange Hand Black Dial Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. Comes with an Original Box and Papers.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Two-year warranty coverage
* 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period
* Kindly be aware that international buyers must cover any customs taxes or duties imposed by their country. We do not defraud Customs.
* Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers.
Watch Details:
Type: Luxury Men's Wristwatch
Model: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV
Vintage: No
Year Manufactured: 2000-2009
Movement:
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic)
Number of Jewels: 31 Jewels
Movement Caliber: Rolex Calibre 3131...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Ref. 3389 Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier
Model Name: Calibre de Cartier
Model Number: 3389
Movement: Automatic
Complications: Hours and Minutes, Seconds
Style: Casual, Sport
Case Material: Stainless Steel
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breguet Classique 39mm 7787BR/29/9V6
By Breguet
Located in Surfside, FL
Breguet Classique in 18k rose gold on a brown alligator strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, moonphase and power reserve. 39 mm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 277200
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Oyster Perpetual 31 in Oystersteel from Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour markers and a smooth fixed bezel. The Oyster bracelet comes with the folding Oysterclasp. Fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Oyesterflex Rose Gold 116655
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A mens 40mm Yacht-Master in rose gold by Rolex. Featuring an intense black dial with the date and a matt black ceramic bidirectional rotatable bezel with raised 60-minute numerals an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Submariner 18K Yellow Gold Blue Face
Located in New York, NY
BRAND NEW!! WITH BOX AND PAPERS!!!!
[Evita Diamonds]
#1 Trusted, Best Rated, Very High Quality & Purity
Here at Evita Diamonds since 1992 we have built an enormous and dedicated family to our customers for over 30 years. We fulfill every item from Luxury Rings, Gorgeous Necklaces to High End Time Pieces, with a sense of passion and beautiful aura to ensure the greatest satisfaction to our members.
Item Description -
This absolutely stunning 18k Yellow Gold Blue Face Rolex...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 42mm 216570 Stainless Steel Mens Watch Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity.
...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
A. Dunhill Ltd London / Dunhill Wheel Watch Chronograph Limited Edition of 500
Located in Canterbury, England
Our limited edition A. Dunhill Ltd London / Dunhill wheel watch chronograph features a monolog stainless steel case of 42mm with engine turned bezel and chronograph pushers. The desi...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Black Dial and Engine Turned Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1979
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X D...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Conquistador 35mm 8001 sc
Located in Surfside, FL
Franck Muller Conquistador in 18k on black alligator strap with 18k FM tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 48 mm length (lug to lug) by 35 mm width case size. With box and p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Bulgari Diagono Chronograph Scuba Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Bulgari
MODEL: Diagono
REFRENCE: SC38S
SIZE: 38mm
CASE: Stainless Steel
DIAL: Blue
BAND: Stainless Steel
WRIST SIZE: Apx. "16.5
MOVEMENT: Automatic
Excellent condition.
No bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Universal Geneve 14k Tri Color Gold 22mm Rectangular Mechanical Watch Ca
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Universal Geneve
Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - 17 jewels - Swiss Made
Case Material: Solid 14k Gold
Gross Weight: 22.9 Grams (including case, movement, and strap)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Longines Primaluna L8.113.5.89.6 Women's Watch in 18k Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Longines Primaluna L8.113.5.89.6 Women's Watch in 18k Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
SKU: 133901
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Longines
Model: Primaluna
Count...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Frederique Constant Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref FC-303N4NH6B
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch has a 41 mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Blue dial with luminous grey hands and index hour markers. Arabic nume...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Offfshore Yellow Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Audemars piguet Offfshore Yellow Men's watch
all original Audemars piguet Parts
no box or papers
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free overnight insured shipping
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Tissot Lady 80 Steel White MOP Dial Automatic Ladies Watch T072.207.11.118.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Tissot Automatic Ladies Watch T072.207.11.118.00. Original Box and manuals are Included.
Brand: Tissot Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: T072.207.11.118.00 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal Model: Tissot Lady...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre Grand Reveil Platinum Limited Edition 180.6.99
Located in London, GB
An exclusive men's Grand Reviel wristwatch crafted in platinum by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Featuring a white dial with skeletonised blued steel sword hands, a red alarm hand, and four subdi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Bvlgari Diagono LCV29G Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Diagono LCV29G Midsize Ladies' Watch. This timepiece features a 29.5mm 18K yellow gold case and an 18K yellow gold bezel. It has a white dial with gold hands and original fac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Quartz Chronograph Blue Dial Men's Watch CAZ1014.BA0842
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
Tag Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph Blue Dial Men's Watch CAZ1014.BA0842, Complete.
A versatile quartz chronograph with blue dial and tachymeter scale inspired by the world’s most prest...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 216570 White Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel oyster bracelet. Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. White dial with luminous black hands and index hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Luminescent hands and markers. Date display at the 3 o'clock position. Rolex Caliber 3187...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Everose Gold Chocolate Dial Mens Watch 116515LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. This watch comes with an original box and paper. It comes with a 5-year warranty,
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Five-year warranty coverage
* 14-day...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
41mm Rolesor case in stainless steel with 18K yellow gold custom set 2 row diamond bezel, pave diamond dial, black Roman numerals, and stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Oyster brac...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arperls Classique 18K White Gold Mechanical
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite watch is a creation of Van Cleef & Arpels.
Crafted with precision in Switzerland, it features a manual movement.
The watch face, measuring 30mm, is adorned with a wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Carbotech Black Dial Men Watch PAM00616
By Panerai
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned and in good condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
General Information:
Brand: Panerai
Model: Panerai Luminor Submersible
Model Number: PAM00616
Country/Region...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Wristwatch 17 Jewels Unadjusted Vintage
By Omega
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Kt Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Unadjusted with several small stones. Weighing 15.7 grams without the interior works.
Om...
Category
1970s Vintage Wrist Watches
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize 18k Rose Gold Watch WE902026 3003
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize 18k Rose Gold Watch WE902026 3003 - Automatic winding. 18k rose gold case (36mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with factory diamond hour markers. 18k ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars 25934BA Equation Of Time-Akashi
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Equation Of Time Akashi 25934BA. 39mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold Akashi bezel. Silver dial with black hands and gold hours marker. Four ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Piaget 98174D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 27mm
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond bezel
Dial: Yellow gold Diamond pave dial
Bracelet: 18k Yell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k CARTIER x MOVADO mechanical watch. 14k Ladies Wristwatch.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s
Band Material: Gold
Materials: Gold
Power: Mechanical
Readout: Analog
EXTREMELY RARE Cartier and Movado 14k Watch. Movement i...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Mens Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RJC189
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1601 automatic, c.1971. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed champag...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Two Tone Rose Black Dial Men's Watch 126621 Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Yacht-Master 40 is fitted with the solid 18ct rose gold bi-directional bezel, contrasting beautifully against the black luminous dial. Fitted to the sporty yet elegant two-tone ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
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