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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: Early 2000s
Period: 1990s
Rolex Lady DateJust Sapphire Diamond Bezel & Shoulders 69158 Champagne Dial
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Rolex Lady DateJust reference 69158 in 18K Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch. Champagne dial, diamond hour markers, date display at 3 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gold 26mm case, President bracelet, winder and deployant clasp. A factory set rare diamond & sapphire bezel. Sapphire crystal glass and automatic movement. This watch has a serial: E55XXXX meaning it was produced in 1990. This watch comes with our Watch Collectors Box...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Breguet 5010 D 18k White Gold, Switzerland Circa 1994
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Breguet 5010 D wrist watch in 18k White Gold. Manual, self-winding and water resistant up to 30 meters. Classic silver dial which is lightly textured in the center and featu...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White 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

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Automatic 1725
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier Tank Americaine in yellow 18k gold, automatic. Blued hands, circular crown set with faceted blue sapphire. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Silvered guilloche ...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow 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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16234 Silver Dial, Jubilee Circa 1994
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

Materials

Stainless 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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Index 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

Materials

Gold, 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

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Rose Gold

Rolex Day-Date Diamond Set 118339
Located in London, GB
A 36mm white gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with diamond set hour markers and fluted white gold bezel as well as lugs set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds. Fitte...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Chronograph Classical S/Steel Quartz 35mm Mens' Watch, c2000 +
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Tiffany & Co Chronograph Classical Mens' Wristwatch features: S/Steel Case that measures 35mm (not including crown) x 42mm (from lug to lug) with eye-catching & recognisable Patek ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Tudor Hydronaut Princess Date Gold Bezel Steel & Gold Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Tudor Model: Princess Date Hydronaut Features : Water Resistant 200 M - White Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Omega Seamaster Wristwatch Ref 2311.21.00. White Dial, Quartz, Year Circa 1998.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare and very desirable Omega Seamaster reference 2311.21.00 features a stainless steel and 18k yellow gold 36mm case and stainless steel and 18k yellow gold bracelet with white ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 40mm Men's Oyster White Dial Chrono Steel Watch 116520
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Daytona 40mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Original Box and 2008 Card. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Referenc...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel Quickset Watch Silver Roman Dial 16220
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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial Escapement 42mm Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial Escapement Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 42...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Philip Stein Signature Teslar Signature Dual Time Zone Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Timeless style marries innovation in this women's wrist watch by Philip Stein. Perfect for travel and monitoring time to connect with family across the country and abroad, this smart looking quartz watch boasts an oval two dial dual time zone display that is attractively incorporated into one face. The upper dial has a full display of Arabic numerals intended for your primary time zone, congruently, the secondary dial can be custom set to your choice of time zone. The watch case is of satin and bright stainless steel that measures approximately 1-3/4 x 1 inch. The wrist watch is seated with a new handmade leather strap in a pleasing powdered blue. A Philip Stein watch...
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Early 2000s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Swatch GZ148 Magic Spell Year 1995 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Nice vintage Swatch Magic Spell from 1995 in its original box in the shape of a storybook. On the strap of the pretty Christmas designs and a dial in the ...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Piaget Black Diamond Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Design Vintage Estate Watch
Located in Oakton, VA
Piaget 18k yellow gold watch with black dial and diamond markers. Quartz. 25.5 mm case size.. Circa 1970's. Will fit a 7.". Circa 1970s. This fine quality vintage hand crafted time p...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Circa 1990. Total weight: 31.31 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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1990s Swiss Anglo-Indian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mauboussin Black Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
Located in Oakton, VA
Mauboussin Watch - 18K Yellow Gold - Weight 111.87 Grams - 7.7 inches length - 34mm Dial Diameter - Circa 1990s Please take a close look at the dial and backside photos for all engra...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Altiplano White Gold 18K
Located in Geneva, CH
Pre-Owned Piaget Altiplano (GOA33112) manual wind watch, features a 40mm 18k white gold case surrounding a silver dial on a brand new black alligator strap with an 18k white gold tan...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
A classic Rolex Datejust (16233), featuring a self-winding automatic watch with a 36 mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. A Rolex jubilee of 18K yellow gold a...
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 116613LB Ceramic Bezel Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel 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 watc...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

18K Yellow Gold Longines ref L74906 Presence Champagne Dial Ladies Watch, c2000s
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Elegant Les Grande Classique de Longines Presence ref L74906 ladies wristwatch is in great condition & in excellent working order Simple & timeless, it is an ideal watch for ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Franck Muller Casablanca 2000s 10th Anniversary LE Automatic Swiss BU103
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Luxury, Men's Franck Muller 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Casablanca Ref.8880 automatic, c.2005, all original, with box and paper. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Franck Muller-signed black dial, white Arabic numeral hour markers, white minute and hour hands, central sweeping second hand, hands and dial in immaculate condition. Scratch resistance sapphire crystal in perfect condition. Black PVD stainless steel case measures 39mm x 55mm, in like new condition. 21-jeweled Franck Muller automatic...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Vintage Swatch GK150 Cool Fred Year 1993 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Swatch of the 1993 collection, a classic design, the strap is made of a soft cream colored leather, to embellish the watch the dial with golden finishes. A versatile Swatch to wear e...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond "H" Quartz Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant lady's 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch from the "H" collection by Chopard. It features a diamond dial, with round brilliant-cut diamonds on the bezel. Quartz movement. With original Chopard leather strap...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Ref 2482 Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Reference 2482 Ladies Tank Americaine Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 X 19 M.M 2 piece water resistant case with Factory original Roun...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carl F. Bucherer Pathos Diva Quartz Diamond Watch
Located in San Antonio, TX
Carl F. Bucherer Pathos Diva Quartz Diamond Watch. Signed 750, CB, 30m. Circa 2000.
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Date Blue Dial Oyster Bracelet Stainless Watch 69160
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date Blue Dial Oyster Bracelet Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160, Circa 1999. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. Ther...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex DateJust Pearlmaster Diamond Set 80299
Located in London, GB
A white Gold Datejust Pearlmaster by Rolex. Features a silver dial with diamond hour markers and a fixed white gold bezel set with approximately 32 round brilliant cut diamonds. The...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Breitling Colt II Quartz Mens 41mm Iced Out 13ct Diamond White Dial Ref A74380
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Breitling Colt II 41mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is A74380 and is in Excellent Condition (See Pi...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Longines ref. 7463 5-Star Admiral 200m Automatic Divers Watch. Box + Link. 90's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in Stainless Steel, this sophisticated timepiece by Longines ref 7463 dates back to 1990's It's been looked after very well since then, which is reflected it its current mint condition ~~~ The s/steel case is perfectly proportioned, measuring 40mm; Water-resistant 200m; It features a black enamel rotating bezel, completed by signed winder The case back is numbered & adorned with Longines logo Powered by Swiss Automatic movement, 25 jewels signed & bearing a caliber number - L633.5 running strong & accurate Striking black coloured Dial features luminescent baton numerals & sword & arrow-shaped hands, with date aperture at 3 o'clock Sturdy Stainless Steel Bracelet is completed by signed deployment clasp, comes with 1 spare link ~~~ The whole look is reminiscent of highly desirable Rolex Submariner watch Eye-catching design, along with the renowned name & versatility makes this timepiece a perfect choice for an every day watch Comes in original Longines box...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Royama Diamond Lapis Lazuli White Gold 18K Bracelet Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Royama Diamond Lapis Lazuli White Gold 18K very impressive Bracelet Watch. Circa 1990. Signed Royama. Total weight: 179.40 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Champagne Factory Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with a Chronostore Presentation Box and Authenticity Card. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex De...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Midsize Oyster Perpetual 31mm 2ct Diamonds MOP Dial Steel Watch 77080
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Franck Muller Master Calendar Chronograph Rose Gold 6850 CC MC Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Franck Muller Ref. 6850 CC MC Master Calendar Master of Complications Magnum Limited Edition Wrist Watch. 39 X 34 M.M. x 12 M.M. thick 18k Rose Gold 2 piece Tonneau case, ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller Casablanca 29mm Custom Iced Out w/4ct Diamonds Watch Ref 7502S6
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Franck Muller Casablanca 29mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 7502S6 and is in Excellent Condition ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm 18K Gold/ Steel Watch Jubilee Fluted Tuxedo Dial 116233
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 11623...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ultra Thin 57175ST.OO.0789ST.01
Located in London, GB
A 33mm stainless steel Royal Oak Ultra Thin by Audemars Piguet. Featuring a blue dial with grande tapisserie pattern, a date aperture and a steel bezel set with the 8-screw design. F...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Octogonale Steel and Gold Automatic Mid Size Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Santos Octogonale Reference 2966 Wrist Watch, 29 X 28 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Sapphire set Crown, Automatic, Self winding movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Calendar window at the 3 and a sweep seconds hand. 5/8 inch wide steel bracelet with 18k Yellow gold center links and fold over Deployment Clasp, this is the more rare and hard to find unique bracelet design. Watch length 7 1/2 inches and can be made smaller if needed. Comes in a Cartier travel Pouch...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Zenith Captain Dual Time in Stainless Steel
Located in Lucerne, CH
Preowned Zenith Captain Dual Time gents watch in stainless steel. New original Zenith dark brown leather strap that opens and closes with a tang buckle....
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe 5015 Gold Watch Power Reserve 18k Estate Wristwatch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Patek Philippe watch model 5015 is a classic and highly regarded watch. It’s known for elegant design and notable complications, including moon phase and power reserve indicators. The watch is equipped with an automatic self-winding movement. The 35-mm case is made of 18k gold and has a see-through sapphire crystal case back. The dial with a clean layout features a small second sub-dial display between 3 and 5 o'clock. A beautiful moon phase indicator located at 7 o'clock and showcases the waxing and waning phases of the moon. The power reserve indicator is placed between 10 and 11 o'clock. It displays the remaining power in the watch's mainspring barrel. The hands are designed in a spade style to complement the overall aesthetic. This Patek Philippe gold watch...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel, N Serial. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition....
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 40mm Yacht-Master Oyster Perpetual Date Platinum Dial Ref 16622
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 16622 and is in Great Condition (See Pictur...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Suarez 1943 Imante 25.5x36.5mm Stainless Steel Diamonds Quartz
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. The timepiece has 118 diamonds having a total of 0.6ct, color: F-G and clarity: VS. It shows slight signs of wear. The w...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier 2303 Tank Franchaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s. large Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier 2303 Tank Francaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s Large WristWatch SPECIFICATIONS: Cartier Chronoflex quartz large men's watch Ref 2303. This watch i...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Guy Elia 18 Karat White Gold "Magistere Tourbillon" Skeleton Strap Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Magistere is one of the few Guy Ellia creations with an obvious signature. The G and the E act as the bridge for the barrel and the tourbillon's cage r...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore 42mm VOLCANO Orange Steel Watch Ref 26170ST
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm Watch. A Pre-owned Watch w/ Original Box and 2009 Papers. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 26170ST a...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht Master REF 16623 in Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Yacht Master CASE SIZE: 40mm DIAL: Champagne YEAR: 2006
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Limited Edition White Gold IW504207
By IWC
Located in London, GB
A Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere crafted in white gold. Features a tourbillon escapement at 12 o'clock, a small seconds sub-dial, a power-reserve display and a white gold bezel. Fitte...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Daytona NOS 116523
Located in London, GB
An unworn NOS Daytona in Oystersteel and yellow gold by Rolex, features a mother of pearl dial with Arabic numbers. Featuring an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pusher...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Franck Muller Diamond Bezel Sunset Watch
Located in Stuart, FL
Franck Muller diamond bezel sunset watch with a sapphire crown. The original leather strap is included, the buckle and the case are both 18k gold...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard - L.U.C. Pro One GMT Diver - Ref: 16/8959 - Men
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
**** Automatic , 43mm case size, Original Box, Original Certificate, 300m Water Proof Brand: Chopard (Guaranteed Authentic) Model: L.U.C. Pro One GMT Diver Reference Number: 1...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Urban Jürgensen Platinum Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch Reference 5
By Urban Bruun Jürgensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Urban Jürgensen Platinum Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch Reference: ref. 5, Movement: Automatic Dial: massive silver dial, Roman numerals on...
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1990s Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Hermès Medor Collier de Chien Watch Braise leather strap
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès model Médor watch, steel and gold-plated metal case, white dial, gold-plated metal stud indexes at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, quartz movement, coral red leather strap (Hermès "Br...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal, 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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