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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: Early 2000s
Period: 1990s
Rolex Milgauss 116400 in Stainless Steel with a White dial 40mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Milgauss in stainless steel with white dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 40 mm case size. Complete with box, booklets, tags, & 2-year Rolex warranty from factory service performed i...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Girard Perregaux World Time 49805 Stainless Steel Grey dial 43mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Girard Perregaux WWTC Financial Chronograph in stainless steel on original GP black leather strap. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date, chronograph, wo...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Hampton Ref 65488 Stainless Steel Ladies' wristwatch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Hampton Reference Number: 65488 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 22 ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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

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

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

Rolex GMT-Master II 16718 in yellow gold with aBlack dial 40mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex GMT Master II in 18k with black dial & bezel on a Jubilee band. Auto with sweep seconds, date and dual time. 40 mm case size. Circa 1991. With box and papers. **Bank wire only ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

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

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

Breitling 44mm Black Dial Chronomat 1884 In 18K Yellow Gold With Box & Papers
Located in Miami, FL
Breitling 18K Gold Automatic Chronomat K13050.1 "1884" Wrist Watch. Rare Breitling Chronomat black dial 18 karat solid gold chronograph men's watch...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vendome Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Vendome collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 M.M. 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case with double row Diamond set bezel, Diamond set lugs and a Diamond set Crown. Quartz movement, White dial with Black Roman numerals. 7/16 inch wide Bracelet with fold over Deployment buckle. Wrist size of 6 3/4 inches. One owner, seldom worn Estate Watch. Comes in a Cartier travel pouch...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

Women's Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Dial Diamond Accent Watch 16013
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire Watch 16013 Ad...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

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 6622 Cellini Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold 33mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6622 Serial: S108*** Year: 1993 Model: Cellini Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Jubilee Face: Sapphir...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega cal 1532 Swiss Quartz S/Steel Silver Dial 34mm Mens' Watch, with Date.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This versatile timepiece is from 1990's, performed in S/Steel Rounded case is measuring 34mm, completed by original Omega winder Case back is sign...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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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

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

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Steel

PHILIPPE CHARRIOL Saint-Tropez Sterling Silver Ladies Ref 6007909 Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Philippe Charriol Model: Saint-Tropez Ref: 6007909 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Sterling Silver Measurements : 20mm x 28...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Sterling Silver

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

Hermes 1990s Kelly Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with the Hermes 1990s Kelly Watch—a timepiece that transcends the boundaries of elegance. Crafted in homage to the iconic Kelly Bag, this watch is no...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Patek Philippe 5012J Automatic Calatrava, Bold Case 34mm Circa 1996 Full Set.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5012J Automatic Calatrava Massive Bold Case 34mm. Made in 18 Yellow gold case, with a 315 SC caliber 29-jewel Automatic movement # 1912537, case # 2938031. The watch was made in 1996 and is accompanied with its Patek Philippe original Patek black alligator strap and yellow gold Calatrava buckle. Further accompanied with its original box and papers, certificate of origin, wallet and Patek strap and buckle. ESSAY: Ref. 5012, was produced for less than four years, between 1992 and 1996. Favored for its clean, geometric lines, it is a very rare contemporary watch, and according to our research, fewer than ten have been seen in the market. Date & Paperwork: Manufactured in 1996. The watch is accompanied with its original box, certificate of origin, wallet, papers Patek Strap and buckle. Specifications: Movement: 315 SC Automatic 29-jewel Case Diameter: 34mm Dial Color: Ivory Band Type: Patek alligator...
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1990s European Wrist Watches

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

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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

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18k Gold

Ebel Sports Classic Wave 183909 Date 18k Gold Steel 32MM Watch
By Ebel
Located in Toronto, CA
Ebel Sportwave Classic Wave 18kt 750 Gold Steel Ref 181909 Comes With Original Box - Travel Case Brand: Ebel Model: Sportwave Classic Wave Reference Number: 181909 Country Of Ma...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

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

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

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Gold, Steel

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

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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

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Titanium

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

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Titanium

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

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Stainless 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 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 GMT Master Wristwatch ref 16700. Box & Papers. Tritium Dialled. Yr 1998.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex GMT Master reference 16700 is presented in superb unpolished condition, with the green case back sticker in place, and attractive patina to the bezel insert. This is one of the last tritium dialled GMT Masters, with a U *** serial. Included is a significant amount of provenance: inner and outer box, green wallet, Your Rolex Oyster booklet...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 34mm Blue Stainless Steel Oyster Watch 14000
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King 34mm Stainless Steel Watch Blue Dial Smooth Bezel Unisex Watch 14000, Circa 1998. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall con...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee Band 16233 Circa 1995
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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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 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

Vintage Swatch The Poet GP107 Year 1993 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Swatch Vintage from the 1993 collection. A design that speaks for itself, along the strap you can recognize the work of De Chirico "The poet...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two-Tone 36mm Estate Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This Rolex Datejust Estate watch is a timeless classic, circa 1998. Driven by a self-winding mechanism, the case is brushed and polished with 904L Oystersteel stainless steel and features a T/T Jubilee bracelet of solid 18k yellow gold. The watch is finished off with a stainless steel deployment buckle and is an elegant, sophisticated accessory. Rolex Date 36mm...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36 Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee Band 16233 Circa 1993
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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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso , Circa 1995
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre stainless steel Reverso wrist watch with a silver guilloché dial and a dark charcoal dial opposite. Manual, self-winding and water resistant up to 30 meters....
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Celine Paris Gold Watch New in box Circle Face Wrist watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovey Gold tone Celine Wrist Watch. In original box 1 inch diameter Face .50 in. wide band. In box, never worn. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwest...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

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Base Metal

Rolex Ladies President Datejust 79178 White Jubilee Dial 18K Gold Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79178 Serial: U195*** Model: Ladies President Datejust Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel Dial: White Jubile...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Gran'Sport Steel Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Gran'Sport Automatic Linto Steel Wristwatch. Displaying a white face dial, this adaptable timepiece has a date window at the 6 o'clock position and uses Arab...
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Early 2000s European Contemporary Wrist Watches

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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

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Diamond, Silver, 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 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

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16234 Silver Dial, Jubilee Circa 1991
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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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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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

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

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Pink Dial with Diamonds Womens Watch
Located in New York, NY
Womens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1997 26 mm Preowned Reference: 69160 Stainless steel Pink Dial with Diamonds
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1990s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Swatch Gent BAISER D'ANTAN GB148 (1992) - Unworn, Mint
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a rare and exquisite timepiece from 1992, the Vintage Swatch Gent BAISER D'ANTAN GB148. This watch is a true gem for collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike, offering a ...
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1990s Retro Wrist Watches

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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