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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Early 2000s
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16030 Silver Index Dial, Circa 1982
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16030 Silver Index Dial, Circa 1982
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Watch Black Roman Dial 16220 Circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The watc...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Linen Dial, Circa 1987
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Watch White Roman Dial 16220 Circa 2000
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The watc...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 14060 Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2005
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14060 Serial: F039*** Year: 2005 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k Yellow Gold Watch 5039J Complete 2005
Located in New York, NY
Preowned, excellent condition Patek Philippe reference 5039J-014 Perpetual Calendar Moonphase 18k Yellow Gold gents wristwatch. Argent dial, baton hour markers, month and leap year indicator at 3 o'clock, date and moonphase display at 6 o'clock, day and am/pm indicator at 9 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gold 35mm case, hobnail bezel, winder and folded clasp, a Patek Philippe grey-black leather strap, sapphire crystal glass and automatic movement. This watch comes with the Patek Philippe papers, winding Patel...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index RT Dial, Circa 1984
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex 2000 Midsize Date Ref 15210 Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Rolex Date Model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber 3135 Automatic, self winding movement. Black Dial with Raised Silver B...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 116234 MOP Diamond Dial Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116234 Serial: D440*** Year: 2005 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Mother ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16030 Silver RT Index Dial, Circa 1984
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens SS Datejust Slate Roman Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - 16014-SLT-FDR-FLT-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom Slat...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Panerai PAM00111 PAM 111 Luminor Marina 44mm Stainless Steel Box Booklet
Located in San Diego, CA
Reference Number: PAM00111 Year: 2004 Model: Luminor Marina Acciaio Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Brown Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crys...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Stick Dial, Circa 1987
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial, Circa 1987
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel Cartier Inc. mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire Crown, White dial with Bl...
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1980s French Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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

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Gold, Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold 4959J-001 MOP Diamond Dial Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Sale comes with everything what came from an original owner, as is: - Patek Phillipe Box (does not have pillow inside, in fair condition) - Patek Phillipe Leather Wallet for Papers w...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 23 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Water resistant case, Automatic Self winding movement, Sapphire Crown and Sapphire Glass Crystal. Engine Turned White dial with Black Roman Numerals, sweep seconds hand and a Calendar window at the 6 position. New Camille Fournet...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 4614.30.02 De Ville Prestige 18K Rose Gold 39mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 4614.30.02 Model: De Ville Prestige Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal C...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Rose Gold President Day-Date Watch 118235 Rose Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Model 118235 - Men's automatic winding wristwatch with day & date. 18k rose gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Rose dial with raised gold Roman numerals. 18...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo One Row in Gold Two-Tone 30mm Quartz Mens' Watch, c2000's
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This instantly-recognisable Cartier Panthere Jumbo one row two-tone is a truly iconic luxury mens’ wristwatch Versatile & great for both formal occasions & everyday wear, this watch is a statement piece, that features: Two-Tone Square Case, perfectly-proportioned, measuring 30mm It’s performed in gold & stainless steel in matte finish, Signed & numbered to the back, with cabochon sapphire crown The distinctive Cartier bezel...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rare Rolex President 118238 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper With STICKERS
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 118238. New style buckle With Factory Stickers Serial: F626*** Year: 2005 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Be...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Watch Yellow Gold And Steel
Located in Milano, IT
Classic 18k gold and steel Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and manual winding movement. Bracelet will fix approx. 7'' wrist, case is 23mm in diameter, bracelet is...
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1980s Italian Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial from Mid 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1004 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...
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1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Date Model Automatic Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1983 Rolex Reference 15000 "Date" model Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with After Factory set Diamond Bezel of Round Brilliant cut ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Steel

Cartier Tank 28mm Automatic Francaise with Date Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise 28mm Automatic Stainless Steel 2302 Considered a Mid Size Men’s watch. The watch fits up to a 6.5 inch wrist. This Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph feature...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

18KWG Cartier Diamond Face Tank Américaine Watch
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic Cartier "Tank Américaine" women's watch in 18K white gold. Featuring 1.00ctw G-H/VS1-2 round pave diamonds around the face. The face measures 19mm x 35mm and has a Cartier ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph Wristwatch Ref SC38S, 38mm, Iconic Design.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A design icon, our Bulgari / Bvlgari Scuba Chronograph SC38S features a stainless steel case with rarer stainless steel bracelet. Presented in excellent ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Cockpit Wristwatch Ref A13357812. Auto, Chrono, Date, 2007
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Breitling Chronomat Cockpit A13357812 features a stainless steel 39mm case with attractive blue dial, stainless steel bracelet and has chronograph and date functions, powered by ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling ref D13355 18K Gold & Steel 42mm Automatic Watch, c2003, Box + Papers
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This iconic Breitling Chronometre Crosswind Chronograph ref D13355, serial # 520XXX was bought in 2003, yet in a great condition & in excellent...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Steel

Maurice Lacroix Miros Chronograph Gents' Watch. Ref AT34062. Papers, Links, Box.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This classy gents' Maurice Lacroix Miros watch is powered by a chronograph quartz movement. It fastens a silver metal bracelet and has a black di...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Swatch vintage Valentine's Day Aiming For Yourt Heart GE107, 2002
Located in Milano, IT
Behold, a delightful vintage treasure that encapsulates the spirit of love and romance – the Swatch Valentine's Day Aiming For Your Heart GE107 from 2002. This special edition timepi...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100XL Stainless Steel 38mm Custom Diamond Iced Out Watch Men's
Located in New York, NY
Custom Cartier Santos 100XL complete with box and booklet papers. Cartier Santos 100XL is customized hand set with approx. 8 carats of natural ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond

Cartier Ref 2977 Ladies Love Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2977 Model: Love Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 18K Rose Gold ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady DateJust Diamonds Watch
Located in Rome, IT
Rolex Lady DateJust , a 26 mm timepiece crafted with stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, showcases a Factory Diamond Bezel and an Anniversary Diam...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Seadweller Wristwatch Ref 16600 / 16600t. Full Set. Yr 2007/2008
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex Seadweller 16600 / 16600T, also known as Seadweller 4000, must be one of the last pre ceramic Seadwellers manufactured. Our 16600T fea...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16013 Silver Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 8361*** Year: 1986 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Sil...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Ferrari Girard Perregaux F1 2002 Championship Chronograph Watch 40mm Ref. 4956
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Girard Perregaux Ferrari F1 2002 Championship Chronograph Watch 40mm Ref. 4956. This watch features a stainless steel 40mm case, black carbon fiber dial ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Kermit 16610lv Stainless Steel Black dial 40mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner Kermit in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16610lv. Circa 2009. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Submariner Kermit 16610lv...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold & Steel ICED 1.75ct Diamonds Black Dial
Located in Pleasanton, CA
This is a Rolex Datejust 36mm with jubilee band. This watch is 2Tone, which means it's made up of both 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel. We have also beautifully set 1.75ct worth ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Steel Galbée Silver Dial Roman Indexes 2423 Automatic Watch, 2000
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbée 2423 Year: 2000’s Serial Number: 780xxxxxx Reference: C03913 Case: Show sign of wear with the Stainless Steel Case in size 24 x 35mm without crow...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht Master 168623 Silver Midsize 35mm 18K Gold Steel Box Service Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 168623 Serial: K969*** Year: 2001 Model: Yacht Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Silv...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Diamond Bezel Green Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: 8615*** Year: 1984 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
Located in Paris, IDF
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch. Model "Sonate" 1982, limited edition. Watch dial entirely set with brilliant cut diamonds, indexes adorned with calibrated s...
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 14233 Oyster Perpetual Champagne Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel Quality Dia
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14233 Serial: P237*** Year: 2000 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Fade...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial Ca 1970 /80's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Paris Centure Yellow Gold Mid Size Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman num...
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1980s French Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Jaeger Le-Coultre ref 9132 Cushion Case Manual 17 jewels Cal 818 Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Jaeger-LeCoultre have been long admired for their functionality, durability & power and this vintage example of dress mens' wristwatch is no exception ~ Epitome o...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Cartier Santos Octagon Gold and Steel Ladies Self Winding Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Automatic, self winding movement,...
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1980s French Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Rolex 18 Kt Yellow Gold President 3055 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet, Box, Papers
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In rich eighteen karat 18K yellow gold, enjoy this iconic Rolex President 3055 Oyster Perpetual Day Date 36mm Men's Luxury Wrist Watch Model 18038. Circa 1983, this iconic style by Rolex style was worn by many of the influential movers and shakers of the period. This sophisticated timepiece, with champagne face, tritium hands, lumen dots, black chapter ring, fluted bezel and scratch resistant sapphire crystal is powered by a Swiss automatic movement 0642199. The signature Rolex 18 karat gold President Bracelet has a concealed folding crown clasp. Estate purchase from original owner. Fully serviced and in excellent condition, with Rolex leather...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 79173 MOP Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper 2000 Qual
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79173 Serial: A834217 Year: 2000 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Or...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: L961*** Year: 1989 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne J...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Lemon/citrus dial Rolex Daytona 2002
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description ROLEX - A RARE ROLEX DAYTONA "CITRUS / LEMON" DIAL WRISTWATCH in stainless steel, 116520, K324XXX, c.2001, the discoloured lemon dial with three subsidiary dials, applied pencil markers, to a stainless steel oyster bracelet and folding clasp, 39mm. Accompanied by Rolex box, papers, spare link, bezel guard. For similar example see Sothebys Important Watches...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless 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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