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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 2010s
Girard Perregaux Gyromatic
Located in Sežana, SI
In 1965, Girard Perragoux created the first high-frequency mechanical movement, with a balance wheel capable of beating 36,000 vibrations per hour. This watch, featuring a 18K gold c...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Doxa Sub 200 WhitePearl 42mm White Dial Men's Watch 799.10.011.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
Unveiled at Baselworld 2019, this 3-hand diver's watch has a case made of highest-quality 316L stainless steel. At a diameter of 42 mm, the SUB 200 is topped by a scratch-resistant s...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Movado Bold Verso 42mm Stainless Steel Gold Dial Men's Watch 3600735
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado BOLD Verso, 42 mm yellow gold ion-plated stainless steel case and bracelet with yellow gold metallization. Features a yellow gold-toned dial, Swiss Super-LumiNova® accents, an...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Roadster Sm NWMD46 Ladies Peach Dial Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Peach Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There a...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Century 10k Gold-Filled Manual Winding Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega century 10k gold-filled manual winding watch caliber 266, circa 1950. No band, 17 jewel case gold & steel, lug 18mm, case #3099347, movement...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

Cartier Paris Vendome 2-Tone Large Watch 34mm, Manual wind, Circa. 1973-1976
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the extra large size, and measures 34mm; circa 1973-1976. The watch is made in 18 Karat yellow and white gold. The watch ...
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1970s European Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hublot Classic Fusion Black Magic 45mm Black Dial Men's Watch 511.CM.1171.RX
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Art of Fusion is expressed right through to the heart of the movement. Simple watches with innovative watchmaking concepts, Hublot has created a range of unique “in-house” moveme...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Girard Perregaux G90 Vintage Automatic Power Reserve Gold / Steel Ref 1020
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. It shows slight signs of wear and scratches. The watch comes with an AGS Jewelry wooden box, along with an AGS Jewelry wa...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

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

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster MOP Automatic
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Omega Speedmaster, Swiss Made, In A Stainless Steel Case On An Original Black Leather Strap From “Omega”, With A Hidden Fold-Clasp. Beautiful MOP, Mother Of Pearl Dial With Baby Blue...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling TransOcean Chrono Quartz Mens 40mm Iced 13ct Diamond Black Dial A53040
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Breitling TransOcean Chrono 40mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is A53041 and is in Excellent Conditi...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini King Midas 4143
Located in London, GB
A stunning yet simple Cellini King Midas in white gold by Rolex. Features a champagne dial with applied hour markers, a fixed white gold and yellow gold bezel set with 12 round brill...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Jacob & Co. Valentin Yudashkin Fuchsia Python Automatic Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Jacob & Co. MPN: WVY-018 Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 48mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal Dial: Fuchsia Python-Pattern with Diamond hour markers ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Men's Datejust 41mm Oyster Steel Watch ICED 2.50ct Diamond ICE Blue Dial
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 41mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Original Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 1...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18K Rose Gold "JUMBO" 39mm Black Dial Watch 15300OR
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 39mm Watch. A Pre-owned Watch w/ Original Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Birks Mid-Century Gold Filled Ladies Watch in Nearly New Condition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid-Century / Reference 550 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bucherer Paradiso 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Bucherer Paradiso 28mm Ladies Watch. This piece is in 18K Yellow Gold and Features 47 Brilliant Diamonds and two Triangular Shaped, Cabochon Cut Sapphires. Estimated diamond...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 mm Rose Gold Chocolate Arabic Dial Alligator Ref 326135
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Original Box and 2013 Papers. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 326135 and is in Excelle...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Movado Diamond White Gold Wristwatch 1970S
Located in Geneva, CH
Movado Diamond White Gold Wristwatch. Circa 1970. Wrist length: approx. 18.00 centimeters. Case dimensions: 1.70 x 0.90 centimeters. Weight: 31.88 grams...
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1970s Aesthetic Movement Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hublot Big Bang One Click Steel White Pave 33mm Ladies Watch 485.SE.2010.RW.1604
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Art of Fusion is expressed right through to the heart of the movement. Simple watches with innovative watchmaking concepts, Hublot has created a range of unique “in-house” moveme...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Omega Constellation Silver Diamond White Gold Ladies Watch 123.55.31.20.55.003
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. Brand and Series Information: Brand: Omega Series: Constellation Model Number: 123.55.31.20.55.003 Packaging and Documentation: Bo...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Lady's Charles Areni 14K Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Ruby Diamond Retro 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lady's Charles Areni 14K Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Ruby Diamond Retro 1940s Wrist Length 6.5 inch Case 15 mm by 38 mm, 6 round cut Ruby(Not tested) at 2.2 mm, 6 Round Single Cut Di...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Rolex Ref 1007 Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist watch with papers
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Reference 1007 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster case. Engine turned bezel, original and mint condition Silver Satin dia...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Date Stainless Steel Silver Dial Vintage Watch 1500 Circa 1978
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster 1500, Circa 1978. This watch has been professionally polished and is in perfect working condition. Authenticity guaranteed!. This ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Bold Evolution Chronograph 42mm Black Dial Men's Watch 3600760
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Bold Evolution Chronograph 42mm Black Dial Men's Watch 3600760 Brand: Movado Series: Bold Sub Series: Evolution Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Shape: Round...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Date 40mm 18k Yellow Gold & Steel BLUE Dial Oyster Watch 16613
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Submariner 40mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Original Box and 1998 Papers. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 16613 and is in Excellent...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Movado Moda 24mm Black Museum Dial Yellow Gold PVD Strap Ladies Watch 607714
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Moda 24mm Black Museum Dial Yellow Gold PVD Strap Ladies Watch 607714 Redefining modern elegance. Iconic design meets feminine style in our new Moda Collection. This sophisti...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Hublot Big Bang Original Black Magic 44mm Black Dial Ceramic Watch 301.CM.130.RX
Located in Wilmington, DE
For Hublot, materials are an integral part of their watches’ design. They must complement their design, while protecting their mechanism and withstand the test of time. As such, the ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 265.8.08 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 265.8.08 Ladies Stainless Steel watch - Quartz. Stainless steel dial ( 20mm x 32mm ). White dial with Arabic ro...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Gucci Dive 40mm Blue and Orange Rubber Strap Watch YA136352
Located in Wilmington, DE
A new introduction to the Dive family, the watch combines the House symbolic elements: the Web stripe and the Gucci bee. Designed with a steel case and a steel bezel, the accessory i...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Titanium 45mm Grey Dial Rubber Watch 471.NX.7112.RX
Located in Wilmington, DE
Big Bang Unico GMT – a sporting sense of style Presented in a 45mm titanium case with a dual time titanium and blue composite bezel Powered by the in-house HUB1251 UNICO manufacture ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Gold SteelCustom Fully Iced Out Jubilee Watch 126333
Located in New York, NY
Custom diamonds totaling approximately 14.38cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI. Comes with a Rolex box and a 2017 card. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel

IWC Schaffhausen Porsche Design Compass 1st Version IW 3510 Circa 1978 + Box
By IWC
Located in PARIS, FR
IWC Schaffhausen International Watch Co. Founded in 1868 for the discerning Gentlemen Wear IWC watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : John Malkovich, Michael Jordan, Ben Stiller, Quentin Tarantino, Jason Statham, Bradley Cooper, Jason Bateman, Sacha Baron Cohen, Mario Ballotelli, Dwayne Johnson… About this model : In 1978 Porsche Design collaborated with IWC to create a unique watch design with a compass and an emergency beacon mirror fitted inside the case. The case and the bracelet were made from a special hardened aluminum alloy with a PVD coating added on top. This model was designed with a hinged case that allows the top portion to flip open by pressing the buttons on the side of the lugs. Inside, it reveals a compass and an emergency beacon mirror. In addition, all magnetic components were replaced with non-magnetic components to prevent any interference with the accuracy of the compass. MODEL : IWC 3510 Compass Watch CASE MATERIAL : Case : Special hardened aluminium alloy with a PVD coating Dial, case and movement signed. STRAP : Original IWC strap also in special hardened aluminium alloy with a PVD coating STRAP DIMENSIONS 95mm + 75 mm + Case = Total : 215 mm Adjustable to a shorter wrist is possible by removing some links (by a professional watchmaker). CASE DIMENSION : Diameter : 39 mm (excluding the crown) x 45 mm DIAL : Black dial, lance hands and Baton indexes In the first generation "Schaffhausen" in capitalized serifed italics. THIS IS THE FIRST VERSION From 1978. FRONT GLASS: Plexi crystal DATE : Circa 1978 MOVEMENT : Under the technical leadership of Jürgen King, the IWC-tuned ETA 2892 became the IWC caliber 375, a 22 jewel, 28.800 a/h movement with shock absorber and straight-line lever escapement. The watch also had monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator, ball-bearing rotor, and hacking seconds function, with a rotor made of 21 karat paramagnetic gold. INCLUDED : Accompanied by a IWC travel box and its IWC outer box In addition you can see a picture of the watch worn on wrist and take on a book for the reference. CONDITION REPORT : This IWC Porsche Design...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

PVD-Coated, Mixed Metal

Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Cosmograph 116528
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with contrasting outer minute track and champagne sub-dials as well as a yellow gold tachymeter bezel. Fitted with ...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial, 1960s
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 44...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Doxa Sub 200 Sharkhunter 42mm Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 799.10.101.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
Unveiled at Baselworld 2019, this 3-hand diver's watch has a case made of highest-quality 316L stainless steel. At a diameter of 42 mm, the SUB 200 is topped by a scratch-resistant s...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Hublot Classic Fusion Ceramic Blue 45mm Men's Watch 510.CM.7170.CM
Located in Wilmington, DE
- Hublot Classic Fusion – elegance reinvented - Presented in a durable 45mm black satin-finished and polished ceramic case - Powered by the reliable in-house HUB1112 self-winding mov...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Steel Ceramic Black Dial Men Automatic Watch 126610LN
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. Buyer...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Movado Museum Classic 40mm Black Dial Two Tone Stainless Steel Watch 607202
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Museum Classic 40mm Black Dial Two Tone Stainless Steel Watch 607202 Introducing the Museum Classic watch, a true masterpiece that combines classic design with modern luxury....
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2010s Wrist Watches

1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch Factory Marked Case & Works
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Watch Mechanical Watch Wrist Length 6.25 inch Marking "Rolex" ,"9c" , "110266", "Worlds---" , "Jessica" Cond...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Doxa Sub 300T Professional Stainless Steel Men's Watch 840.10.351.10
Located in Wilmington, DE
In 1968, DOXA launched the SUB 300T Conquistador, the first general public diver's watch equipped with a helium release valve. 50 years later, the new SUB 300T presented in September...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Movado Series 800 Chronograph 42mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch 2600142
Located in Wilmington, DE
Movado Series 800 Chronograph 42mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch 2600142 Movado Series 800, 42 mm Performance Steel case and bracelet with black chronograph dial. Dial: Black W...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Original Riveted Bracelet Machined Bezel 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm Length X 34mm...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster White Roman Dial 15010 Circa 1988
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster White Roman Dial 15010 Circa 1988. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There a...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Transitional GMT-Master Pepsi 16750
Located in London, GB
A Stainless Steel Transitional GMT-Master Vintage Men's Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a bl...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Bucherer Automatic 18Kt Gold Art Deco Wrist Watch with Original Black Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / C...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

La Esmeralda Nickel Military Campaign Style W.W. 1 Watch with Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: La Esmeralda STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Trench Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 34mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

OmegaSea Master De Ville calendar automatic gold capped black dial
Located in London, GB
Omega Sea Master De Ville Black Dial Date Automatic Gold capped case with steel back This is a very sought after model and is in wonderful condition Dial is...
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Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Raymond Weil Tango Two-Tone Steel Blue Dial Quartz Mens Watch 8160-STP-00508
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Can have minor blemishes on gold tone parts. Raymond Weil Tango Two-Tone Steel Blue Dial Quartz Men's Watch 8160-STP-00508. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Sta...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hublot Big Bang Original Ceramic Blue 44mm Blue Dial Rubber Watch 301.CM.710.RX
Located in Wilmington, DE
The Art of Fusion is expressed right through to the heart of the movement. Simple watches with innovative watchmaking concepts, Hublot has created a range of unique “in-house” moveme...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex 16700 GMT Master "Pepsi" Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your wrist game with the iconic Rolex 16700 GMT Master 'Pepsi.' This stainless steel masterpiece features a striking black dial with silver hands, ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Blancpain - Villeret Ultra-Slim - Ref: 4063-1961-55 - Men
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
**** Automatic, 18 Kt White Gold, Diamond Bezel & Indexes, 40mm MoP Dial, Retrograde Seconds Brand: Blancpain (Guaranteed Authentic) Model: Villeret Ultra-Slim Reference Number: 406...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Geneve a very elegant 18 karat extra slim watch
Located in London, GB
Rolex Geneve Rolex a very elegant 18 Carat gold watch. A very slim watch really extra thin and light watch to wear. Manual Hand winding, 1960's This watch is i...
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1960s European Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ernest Borel Stainless Steel Wristwatch from 1969 with Original Papers
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ernest Borel STYLE / REFERENCE: Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Moon Manual-Winding Silver Dial Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
JAEGER-LECOULTRE Reverso Tribute Moon Manual-winding Silver Dial Men's Watch. Another top collection from Jaeger LeCoultre, its Reverso Tribute Moon (a...
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20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Seiko Blue Oval Dial Steel Mesh Wristband Jewel Watch
Located in London, GB
This vintage, Ladies Seiko timepiece, crafted around the 1970s, is a prized rarity. Model 1104-7140, its mechanical wind is still in good working conditio...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Helbros Model 83 Classic 1950s Wrist Watch w Military Style Bund Strap
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A new leather WWII Military Style Bund strap spins the look of this 1950s classic style American made Helbros Watch. The round case measures 34mm and is of gold plated steel. A textu...
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1950s American Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

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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