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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Early 2000s
Patek Philippe 5035R Annual Calendar Complicated watch, Circa 2000 full Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 5035R Complicated Annual Calendar. The watch is made in 18K rose gold with a 24 hour indication, Day, Date, Month, Circa 2000. The Dial is silvered white, with raised rose gold Roman numerals, radium hand, The watch is fitted with an 35-jewel, 315/198 caliber automatic movement number 3131116; case # 4085708. The case has a see through sapphire back, and is water resistant to 100 feet. The watch is accompanied with a Patek Philippe alligator strap...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar 25654BA.00.0944BA.01 Gold dial 39mm watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in 18k yellow gold. Auto w/ date, day, month and moonphase. 39 mm case size. Ref 25654BA.00.0944BA.01. Recently serviced by AP Switzerland, comes with service box and copy of service papers. Circa 1980-1986. ** Bank Wire only at this price ** Fine Pre-owned Audemars Piguet Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Piaget Polo GOA26021 in yellow gold with a Silver dial 38mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Polo in 18k yellow gold with white arabic and stick dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref GOA26021. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Piage...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5059P Platinum White dial 36mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar in platinum on black alligator band with Patek Philippe platinum deployant buckle. Automatic with moonphase, day, date, month, leap year indicator, retrograde date hand, sweep seconds, and power reserve. 36 mm case size. With archive papers. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 5059P. Circa 2001, Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Classic Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5059P watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Alligator strap with a Platinum Deployant buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 36 mm case with a Round caseback and White Roman Numeral dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar watch...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Cartier Tank Basculante Ref 2390 Mécanique 'Manual' Rectangle Watch, Full Set
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks, Cartier Tank Wristwatches are iconic & instantly recognizable timepieces. This particular example is a sophisticated Cartier Tank Basculante reference 2390, seldom encountered & highly desirable. With its most pivotal feature - flip feature with reversible case (inspired by JLC's the Reverso watch...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha 2813 in White Gold with a Blue dial 32mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha 32mm in 18k white gold with light blue diamond dial and diamond crown on a purple alligator strap with deployant buckle. Quartz. 32 mm case size. Ref 2813. Fine Pre-own...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offsho dial 42 mm watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in 18k white gold with factory original pave diamond dial, case and bezel. Black alligator strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds, date an...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex GMT-Master 16753 in Stainless Steel with a Black dial 40mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex GMT-Master in 14k & stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and dual time. 40 mm case size. With box and papers. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16753. Circa 1989. Fi...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Tank Française 18K White Gold 2366 Automatic Date Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Cartier Tank Française 18K White Gold 2366 Automatic Date Watch Boxed Brand: Cartier Model : Cartier Tank Française Reference Number : 2366 Watch Number: 892593 CD Fea...
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Early 2000s European Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

IWC Ingenieur IW500502 in Platinum with a Silver dial 45mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Big Ingenieur in platinum with silver-plated textured dial with black toned applied stick hour markers on leather strap with IWC tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, date and power reserve. 45 mm case size. Circa 2008. Ref IW500502. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified preowned Dress IWC Ingenieur IW500502 watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Leather strap with a Platinum tang buckle. This IWC watch has a 45 x 45 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this IWC Ingenieur watch...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Platinum, Silver

Patek Philippe 5054G Officers Case Complicated Automatic, Circa 2001 Full Set.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5054G-001 Hinged back officers case. This complicated automatic watch, measures 36 mm, and is fitted with an Automatic Calendar, 240 PS IRM LU movement ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Breguet 18K Gold Automatic Worldtime Wristwatch
Located in Kingston, NY
This wristwatch by Breguet, model Marine,World Time reference 3700, dates back to around the year 2000. It features a 25-jewel Cal.563 automatic winding movement. The dial is silver...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex 18248 President Day Date Bark Champagne Original Diamond Dial 18K Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18248 Serial: L229*** Year: 1989 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Original Diamond ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold Jumbo Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Panther collection Wrist Watch, 29 x 29 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case, Quartz movement, Sapphire Crown, off white dial with Black Roman numerals, calendar wind...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 5070J Chronograph Watch Yellow gold 42 mm Case Circa 2000
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Ref# 5070J-001 This example is in excellent condition with very crisp hallmarks. The 5070J chronograph manual-wind watch, features a 42 mm case. This is a Yellow gol...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

2023 Cartier Tank Francaise Large WSTA0067 Silver Roman Dial Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSTA0067 Serial: 4469******** Year: 2023 Model: Tank Francaise Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Roman ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Tudor Prince Date watch reference 79280P
Located in Roma, IT
Tudor Prince Date Automatic Chrono Time Reference 79280P Diameter 40mm Automatic Movement Steel material Black Dial Rolex bracelet and drawer model 78360 558B T10 Rarely used watch, ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 26 Steel Pink MOP Dial Jubilee Automatic Ladies Watch 79174
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. This watch was made in 2002. The original box and papers are not included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex Date 15003 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15003 Serial: 7422*** Year: 1983 Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Fac...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier watch model Tank Francaise in 18k yellow gold reference 2385
Located in Roma, IT
Cartier Tank Francaise reference 2385 Diameter 20x25mm Case, bracelet, bezel material 18k yellow gold White dial with Roman numerals 1 year warranty for malfunction
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Automatic Watch 18038
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. Factory Diamond dial. This watch was Produced in 1982. Comes with an original box, No papers. Wrist size 7 inches. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty co...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Roadster GMT XL 42mm - Vintage Men's Automatic Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a very recognisable and stunningly eccentric timepiece: a Cartier Roadster GMT XL with reference number 2722. It dates back to the mid 2000s, featuring an intriguingly oversize tonneau shaped stainless steel case measuring 42mm wide and 47mm high including the lugs. The silver watch face...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18kt yellow gold Bulgari Parentesi with Diamonds, Quartz movement
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive 18kt yellow gold Parentesi watch bracelet by Bvlgari, decorated with a total of approx. 4ct in diamonds on bracelet and dial with Quartz mov...
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1980s Artisan Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Survivor Ceramic 26165IO.OO.A002CA.01 Limited
Located in New York, NY
Limited & Numbered Edition of 1000 Pieces Worldwide! 265/1000 From the famous Royal Oak Offshore collection with the immediately recognizable hexagon design bezel secured by 8 screws...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee
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! Diamond...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 16233
Located in Miami, FL
This timelessly sophisticated Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch boasts a stunning champagne dial & two-tone bracelet - c. 2000. A perfect ac...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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

Materials

Gold, Steel

Panerai PAM00346 PAM 346 Radiomir 8 Days Titanium Black Leather Strap 45mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM00346 Model: Radiomir 8 Days Case Material: Titanium Band: Leather Bezel: Titanium Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 45mm Includes: -Ele...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex GMT Master II Wristwatch ref 16710. Swiss Made dial, Box & Papers, 2004
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex GMT Master II reference 16710 (T) features solid end links, no holes in the case, Swiss Made dial, and all black bezel in...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 18K White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 118239
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Factory Diamond Dial. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity a...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Corum Bubble Chronograph Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Corum Model: Bubble Reference Number: 196.151.47 Features : Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - Chronograph - Diamond Bezel Watch Country of Ma...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 3003 Silver Dial 18K Rose Gold Box Paper 36mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3003 Year: 2007 Model: Ballon Bleu Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 36mm ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 34mm Black Stainless Steel Oyster Watch 14010
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Black Dial Engine Turned Bezel Unisex Watch 14010, Circa 2001 Y series. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in exce...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel 1911 Series Carree Square Automatic E9120143 Full Set
By Ebel
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Ebel Model: 1911 Series Carree Reference Number: E9120143 Features: Comes With Otter Box, Travel Case(Have much wear and tears from storing it Manuals ) Country Of Manufac...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch - 16233
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic Rolex Date 36mm Estate watch (model 16233, serial R708240) offers an iconic design crafted circa 1988 with a white dial, yellow Roman n...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rare Patek Philippe Nautilus 3712/1A-001
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare Stainless Steel Nautilus Wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Featuring a black-grey dial with applied hour markers, small seconds, date and moon phase display as well as a powe...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16200 Silver Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel 2005
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16200 Serial: D533*** Year: 2005 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Stainless Steel

Rolex President Blue Vignette Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch Ref 69138
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Rolex 28 mm ref 69138 Ant condition 18k yellow gold case Rare Rolex Blue Dial with Factory set Diamond bezel with diamond dial with lumino...
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1980s Swazi Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16030 Silver Index Dial Jubilee 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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Wristwatch Ref 16253, Aka "Thunderbird". Year 1987
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and very rare Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph reference 16253 aka the Thunderbird features a 36mm stainless steel case with rotating 18k yello...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Corum Clipper Club 29mm Ivory Dial Stainless Steel & 18k Gold 49425 Swiss Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : CORUM Model: Clipper Club Reference Number : 49425 Features : 18k Accent -Ivory Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless Steel...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Harmony | REF. 61201/939 | 18k Yellow Gold | 1980's | Quartz
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Vacheron Constantin Harmony reference 61201/939 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1980's. Gold dial, an 18k Yellow Gold 19mm case, bezel, winder, bracelet and clasp, sapphire crystal glass and quartz movement. This watch will fit a wrist of 16.5cm currently. It comes with our Watch Collectors Box...
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1980s European Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Silver Dial with Diamond Bezel 178240
Located in New York, NY
Bezel: Custom Diamond Set. Carat Weight: 1.26 carats in total diamond weight.. The sale includes a Rolex box and an appraisal certificate which states the watch's credentials.. Attac...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha C Steel Salmon Grid Dial 35mm 2324 Automatic Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha C Reference: 2324 Features : Date - Salmon Grid Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: SS Measurements : :Case...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Ebel Wave Dress Wave Men's Ref. E6187932 Solid 18k Gold Bezel Sapphire Watch
By Ebel
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: EBEL Model: Dress Wave Reference Number: E6187932 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel & Solid 18k Gold Bezel Measurements...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Jubilee 116233 Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Tuxedo Dial
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 sale...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Swiss Dial 7808, 1980s
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Cartier Model: Tortue Year: 1980’s Movement: Manual Wind Serial number: 107xxxxxx Reference: C03204 Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Louis Year: 1980’s Serial Number: 78086...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch
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 sale...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Midsize 56175TR Tantalum & 18k Rose Gold 33mm
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tantalum & 18k Rose Gold Midsize wristwatch. Grey dial, baton hour markers, a Tantalum 33mm case, an 18k Rose Gold bezel and ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee Watch
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 sale...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Breitling Super Ocean Automatic 44mm Chronograph Mens Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Smart looking with its ocean black dial, enjoy this Breitling Super Ocean Automatic Chronograph Model A17367 Men's Wrist Watch. Stainless steel, at a generous size 44mm , this fine q...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Ellipse REF. 1481 18k Yellow Gold 32mm
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Cartier Ellipse reference 1481 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch. Silver dial, Roman numeral hour markers, date display at 3 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gol...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

1980s Carlo Zini Unique Rhinestones Bracelet / Watch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Masterpiece by Carlo Zini bijoux Milano One of the world greatest bijoux designers Unique piece from the 80's collection of Zini Non allergenic rhodium Completely covered by rhinesto...
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1980s Italian Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Green Diamond Dial Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Green Diamond Dial Watch The Rolex 16014 Datejust with a green diamond dial offers a bold and unique design that ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Midsize Datejust 68274 Black Dial 18K White Gold Steel Box Paper 31mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 68274 Serial: R785*** Model: Midsize Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Ca...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Piaget Square Dancer with Diamond Bezel 18K Solid White Gold Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on the Piaget Square Dancer Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch, a true masterpiece of watchmaking and a symbol of luxury. Crafted from white ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

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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