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Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Hand Wind Men's Watch Ref 2940
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual is a remarkable example of early Rolex craftsmanship, featuring a manually wound movement housed within the iconic stainless steel Oyster case. Th...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Blue Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 25410*** Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss 116400 White Dial Orange Markers Stainless Steel 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116400 Serial: V52**** Year: 2008 Model: Rolex Milgauss Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea MINTY 44mm 116660
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Sea-Dweller Deepsea REFRENCE: 116660 SIZE: 44mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black Ceramic BAND: Oyster Steel MOVEMENT: Self-Winding Automatic In MIN...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 MINT 116233 Black Dial Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust 36 REFERENCE: 116233 SIZE: 36mm DIAL: Black BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold BAND: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic Mint Box & Card Accomm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 36 Original Diamond Dial 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Roles MODEL: Day-Date REFRENCE: 18239 CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: Silver, Original Diamond Dial BAND: 18k Whire Gold WRIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condit...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Rolex Day-Date Bark Finish President
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Day-Date 36 REFRENCE: 18078 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Champagne BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish BAND: President 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish MOVEME...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA389B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Vendome 18 Karat yellow Gold Model 67080 on Deployment Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Vendome 67080 Year: 1970s Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case 18K Yellow Cartier Deployment Buckle Case Measurement: 26mm Strap: Vintage Red Lizard Strap Movement: M...
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROLEX Estate 18k Lady Datejust Wristwatch
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Rolex wristwatch! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this Lady-Datejust watch was created in the mid 1980s. The circular face of the watch features twelve gold dashes and...
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1980s Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona Zenith 16518 Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Daytona REFERENCE: 16518 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Black BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold BAND: Brown alligator MOVEMENT: Automatic Good condition No box or p...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks a...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner (No Date) 14060
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFERENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition No box or papers ...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 16610
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey BAND: Jubilee Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRTIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 Very Good c...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good condition,...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic Ladies Bvlgari Bvlgari Tubogas watch in 18k yellow gold, a timeless highly desired masterpiece, perfect for everyday wear. It fea...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebel Discovery 1911 Waches Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
The Ebel Discovery 1911 watch features a 35 mm 18ct gold case without crown, a cream-colored Roman numeral dial with date ring, a scratch-resistant sapp...
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20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladies Tank WSTA0065 Ref 4472 Small Silver Dial Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSTA0065 / Ref 4472 Model: Cartier Ladies Tank Francaise Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Beze...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 16030 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee Band 36mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16030 Serial: 9277*** Year: 1986 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph BLACK Chronograph Stainless Steel 40mm Watch 116520
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A hallmark of precision engineering and sporty elegance, the Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116520 is one of the most coveted models in the Rolex lineup. This 40mm timepiece is crafted fro...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Frederique Constant Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref FC-303N4NH6B
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch has a 41 mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Blue dial with luminous grey hands and index hour markers. Arabic nume...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee 29mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch 187901
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier Santos Galbee 29mm Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 187901. Quartz movement. Stainless steel case 29.0 x 29.0 mm. Steel octagonal crown set with the faceted spinel. 18K yellow go...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Quartz Ladies Wristwatch Ref 2482
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful ladies timepiece from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. The Cartier Tank has been an icon for over 100 years with its rectangular shaped case; i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600-T Mint
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Sea-Dweller REFRENCE: 16600-T SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black Ceramic BAND: Oyster Steel LINKS: 10 MOVEMENT: Automatic Mint condition, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vintage with character, this Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch is well preserved and was popular with the German Army during WWII. The timepiece features a satin gold-tone face with ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Submariner (No Date) 1989 Service Card from 2010
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFRENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Steel WRIST SIZE: 8 MOVEMENT: Automatic Good condition, re-poli...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Baignoire 18k Yellow Gold Cartier Dial Factory Diamonds
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Baignoire REFRENCE: 1954 SIZE: 30mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Champagne Cartier dial BAND: 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Quartz Rare Cartier dial Factory set dia...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 6824 White Roman Dial 14k Yellow Gold Stainless Stee
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6824 Serial: 558**** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 14k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos Ronde Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Santos Ronde REFRENCE: 1900 1 SIZE: 33mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: White BAND: 18k Yellow Gold WRIST SIZE: 7.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic In great shape, not sure ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Men's Watch 16610 Stainless Automatic 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Submariner Model Number: 16610 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Black Metal Content: Stainless Steel Fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

2024 Rolex Submariner Starbucks 126610LV Green Black Dial Steel 41mm Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126610LV Serial: 646YX*** Year: 2024 Model: Rolex Submariner "Starbucks" Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Green Cer...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 1S836*** Year: 2024 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Ye...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Alpina Alpiner Regulator Stainless Steel Men’s Watch, AL-650BBS5E6
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch has a 40 mm silver-tone stainless steel case with a black leather strap. Fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with silver-tone hands and index hour ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126331 Wimbledon 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper 2023
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126331 Serial: P3P58*** Year: 2023 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Black Dial White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Daytona REFERENCE: 116509 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: Black BEZEL: 18k White Gold BAND: 18k White Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: Apx 7.5 Blemishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Alpina AlpinerX Alive Titanium Men’s Watch, AL-284LGGN5TAQ1L
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Men’s Watch features a gray dial with mat finishing and silver color indices that have been coated with a white luminous treatment. Grey inner ring with blue markers. Blue hands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex GMT-Master II Steel Diamond Dial Ruby/Sapphire Bezel 40mm Watch 116710
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Steel Watch 116710 with a Custom Diamond Dial and Custom Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Bezel is a spectacular expression of sport luxury and bespoke craftsman...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbée Moon-phase Yellow Gold with Original Receipt
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Santos Galbee Moonphase CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: White BAND: 18k Yellow Gold WRIST SIZE: Apx. "7 MOVEMENT: Quartz In great shape, not sure about the exact r...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Glorious Art Deco feminine finery in 14 karat rose gold, this elegant vintage timepiece is adorned with .80 carats TW of Old Mine cut Rubies and .50...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

CHARLES AERNI 1938 Art Deco Lady Wristwatch 14Kt Rose Gold Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco lady wristwatch designed by Charles Aerni. This is a beautiful and elegant lady wristwatch created in Switzerland by the Charles Aerni Watch Co. back in the 1938. The wa...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Pristine Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Regatta Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Yacht-Master II (reference 116680) is a distinguished timepiece that exemplifies Rolex's commitment to blending classic design with advanced functionality. Crafted from cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Jubilee Silver Dial 36mm Engine Turned Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautifully kept vintage Rolex Date unisex wrist watch is from 1991 and reference 15200. The automatic self-winding movement runs smoothly and keeps accurate time. This watch do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Watch Retro Ladies Wristwatch Diamond 14k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Hamilton watch from the Retro era, features diamonds, crafted of 14k white gold. This Hamilton watch features an oval-shaped face with a clean silver tone dial and slim num...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Baignoire Factory Diamonds 18k Rose Gold Satin Strap
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Baignoire REFRENCE: 3033 CASE: 18k Rose Gold DIAL: Silver BAND: Satin MOVEMENT: Manual Excellent condition Factory set diamonds Box & Card Accommodated with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller Mint Stainless Steel
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Sea-Dweller REFRENCE: 16600 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black Ceramic BAND: Oyster Steel LINKS: 12 MOVEMENT: Automatic Mint condition, re...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Piaget Protocole 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hobnail Model 91543
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Piaget Model: Protocole Model 91543 Year: 1970s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Piaget Strap and 18k Yellow Gold Piaget Buckle Dial: Gold Hobnail Case Measurement: W 24.8mm x H ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pasha Alarm Moonphase Wristwatch 18k Gold c. 1987
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Cartier Pasha Alarm Moonphase watch, reference # 30011. Designed by Gérald Genta. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the 38mm case is secured with a screw-down back fastened by nine sc...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega Seamaster Ref 2975 35mm 14k Gold 1950s Automatic Swiss Vintage RA406
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Omega Seamaster Ref. 2975SC automatic, c.1950s in excellent vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Omega signed gold dial...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Sea-Dweller REFRENCE: 16600 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black Ceramic BAND: Oyster Steel LINKS: 11 MOVEMENT: Automatic Re-polished, mark ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Corum 18k Yellow Gold 23mm Five 5 Dollar Coin Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Corum. Movement: Swiss Made - Quartz Case Material: Solid 18k Gold Case Serial Number: 499465 Gross Weight: 19.6 Grams (including case, movement, and strap) Case Size: 23...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diagono Chronograph Scuba Stainless Steel
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Bulgari MODEL: Diagono REFRENCE: SC38S SIZE: 38mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Blue BAND: Stainless Steel WRIST SIZE: Apx. "16.5 MOVEMENT: Automatic Excellent condition. No bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Retro Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Stainless Steel Black Ceramic 40mm 116610 LN Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN is a modern icon in the world of luxury dive watches, combining rugged functionality with timeless style. Crafted from 904L Oystersteel, this 40mm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch W50003N2 1821
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A true icon of luxury and timeless design, the Cartier Tank Française is a masterpiece of elegance and precision. This midsize ladies' model, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, embodi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Baignoire Certified Mint Complete Set With Original Receipt White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Baignoire REFRENCE: WB520009 CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: Silver BAND: 18k White Gold MOVEMENT: Manual Mint condition, with receipt Accommodated with an up to d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique, vintage and luxury 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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

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