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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1940s
Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch comes with original factory polish – great news for a collector! ~~~ Dating from 1962 (ye...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

18ct Yellow Gents Gold Vintage Cyma Square Watch
By Cyma
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow Gents Gold Vintage Cyma Square Watch in full working condition. Total Weight of Watch: 27.2g Case size: 26mm x 26mm Movement: G1150 Reference...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold

Omega Extremely Rare and Stylish Curvex Rectangular Watch
Located in London, GB
Omega Extremely rare and stylish Curved Rectangular Watch. This Stylish watch is Curved and with it's original curved glass. Light Silver dial is signed Omega with Omega Logo. Black Numerals. Sub Second at 6. Blackened steel hands. Movement is signed as it should be Omega. There is a Dust cover present for the protection of the movement. Movement is mechanical winding. Case is steel and amazingly clean for it's age considering it is older than 80 years. We cleaned the case lightly but not polish to keep in the wonderful clean condition. Watch has been serviced, restored and cleaned case,dial ,movement by expert watch repairers...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Precision 18 K Gold and Elegant Watch Center Seconds Ref 9708
Located in London, GB
Rolex ref 9708 Rolex precision-center seconds-18 K Gold,Slim and elegant watch Size 34 mm excluding the winder and lug to lug 42mm. An 18k Gold Precision watch,champagne dial with applied batons. Ref 9708-J 1960'S Dial is signed Rolex Precision-Center seconds. Original Rolex Winder...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Longines Conquest 60’ Watch
Located in Roma, IT
Longines Conquest, 60’ Movement: hand-winding cal. 706 Case: gold filled 35 mm Dial: White silver gold indexes Features: original Longines leath...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Silver

Exclusive Vacheron Constantin from the Fourties
Located in Sežana, SI
Gorgeous Vacheron Constantin crafted in 18K yellow gold. Case with teardrop lugs, unmarked caseback (only the gold title mark is present, as shown in the photo). In perfect working o...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Longines Watch Round Diamond
Located in Palermo, IT
18kt White Gold Longines with Round Diamond. 17,5 cm gr 33,60
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Eterna-Matic 3000 yellow gold vintage Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karats yellow gold, owl and weevil hallmark. Square shape, this vintage gold watch is ultra-flat. The bracelet is a braided mesh ultra flat and flexible. The clasp is on a scale. The dial is glossy brown. Height of the dial: 3.3 cm, width of the dial: 3.3 cm, thickness: 7.5 mm. Width of the bracelet to the widest: 2.3 cm, thickness: 1.3 mm, maximum circumference: 18 cm. Total weight of the watch: 79.4 g approximately. Automatic mechanical watch. Signed Eterna Matic 3000...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Gold Plated Rectangular Art Deco Style Watch w Crocodile Strap by Waltham, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 9" total length - Rolled gold plate - Dark brown Crocodile leather strap - Mechanical movement - By Waltham - Circa 1940s - Estate acquired - Good vintage co...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Deep Blue Dial circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black ...
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1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Always in style, a retro classic Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch. The height of popularity 1950-60s, this sleek 34mm timepiece...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation Automatic Vintage Stainless Steel Watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1960's Case Diameter: 35 mm Movement: Mechanic...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Geneve Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Geneve Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold with manual movement. Circular case in yellow gold, fluted crown, snap-on back. Silver dial, applied gold ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel 34mm Oyster Perpetual Date Grey Dial 1500 Automatic Watch, 1969
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1500 Year: 1969 Serial number: 20xxxxx Reference: C03481 Case: 34mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back st...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin 18Kt. Yellow Gold with Breguet Style Engraved Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 46mm Length X 38mm Diamete...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 28mm MOVEME...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1960s Omega Seamaster Chronograph Watch in Stainless Steel - Running
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a vintage Omega Seamaster chronograph from the 1960s in running condition. This chronograph watch is made in stainless stee...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

International Watch Schaffausen
By IWC
Located in Sežana, SI
Step back in time with this stunning IWC Schaffausen timepiece from the 1940s. Featuring a round 18k gold case with unique shaped lugs, a silver dial in excellent condition, and a m...
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Tudor Princess Date Solid 18K Gold Rotor Yellow Gold Lady BY ROLEX Tank Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Tudor Model: Princess Date Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Hand Wind Case Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Measurements : 21mm diameter (excludi...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
Complete your statement collection with this unique 1940's wristwatch that perfectly combines retro elegance with the striking brilliance of diamond's and the lively colour of rubies...
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1940s European Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Rare Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s
Located in Boostedt, SH
A beautiful and original Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s. The original light blue bezel is rare, original and makes this watch very special. You don´t see it too often. The wa...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Font DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Lizard 15mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This standard caliber Rolex...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Hamilton 1960 14k Yellow Gold "Ventura" Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton 505 Electronic movement, Black dial with raised gold dot markers and a sweep seconds hand. Ne...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIO...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
Located in London, GB
Part of the well know and well collected 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British military watches from WW2. The Omega being one of the 12 brands the Ministry of Defence contracted to supply watches to be used by Military personal throughout the war. The Omega although not the rarest of them all (thought to be 25,000 made) it is one that is becoming increasingly harder to find that remains original without having had work carried out to the dial. This is one that although shows some dissolving of the number hour markers with aged hands it is one that appears to be original which to many is a decisive factor on when considering adding to a collection. Black Matte dial with off white stained origianl hour markers and track, subsidiary seconds to the bottom of the dial. As with all Dirty Dozen watches...
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1940s British Vintage Wrist Watches

Longines 14 Karat White Gold Men's Classic Dress Watch Model 370
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1963, 14 Karat White Gold Longines 32mm Men's Classic Dress Watch Model 370. In original condition with serial number 12319643 and case numbe...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver Dial with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Style watch was produced by the iconic American house of Hamilton. It is in excellent original condition and very dependable. Hamilton was renowned for their navigational ships chronometers...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Cosmic
Located in London, GB
Classic vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic stainless steel one-piece monocoque ‘C’ shaped case, with brushed sunburst finish, streamlined case back ...
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1960s British Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton 14KT Yellow Gold Calatrava Watch Caliber 770
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Hamilton 1950s 14kt Gold 33mm Round Case with Extended Lugs Watch. This vintage masterpiece exudes sophistication with its classic round case...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1940s 18k rose gold Length: 31.4mm Width: 19.4mm Case thickness: 8mm Dial: Silvered with gold tone marker...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3319/7
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage in 18k. Manual. 18.5 mm case size. Ref 3319/7. Will fit a 6.75" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Vintage...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Deep Blue Dial circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Top with Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / C...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Omega Seamaster Automatic 34mm
Located in New York, NY
This is a very nice condition Omega Seamaster reference 165.002 from 1966. The watch is 34mm in diameter and is stainless steel. The dial is silver color with stick markers and is al...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Lord Norle 14k Gold Men's Watch Mechanical Movement
Located in Montreal, QC
Lord Norle 14k gold men's watch mechanical movement, manual winding , Swiss made circa 1960-70. 21 jewel case measures 33.5 mm, leather strap. In working order, minor chip on the c...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Longines Mystery Dial Ladies Watch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Montreal, QC
Longines mystery dial ladies watch 14k yellow gold with extension Speidel bracelet. Original gold crown, case 19mm gold dial and 20mm with crown. Mechanical movement ,stamped 14k, Ma...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Cosmic 35mm Reference 165.026
Located in New York, NY
This is a nice condition Omega Cosmic Seamaster Reference 165.026 from 1966. This watch has a rare grey two tone dial. It is powered by an automatic caliber 552 movement. The steel...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk 14K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful 1960's Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk watch in 14K yellow gold. The case measures 32mm in diameter and is in excellent condition. The silver dial is in impeccable con...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Rolex President 1601 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold in eighteen karat 18K yellow gold describes this Rolex President 1601 DateJust 36mm Men's Luxury Wrist Watch. Circa 1962, this wildly popular Rolex mod...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1945 Rolex Reference 6552 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber 1030 Automatic, Self winding Movement. Recently Refinished Bubbleback "California" st...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1940s Rolex Unisex Square Manual Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 18ct rose gold unisex Rolex watch. The dial is a cream colour with gold hands and gold hour indices. The strap is brown leather strap with a gold buckle. The watch fe...
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1940s Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Women's Vintage Rolex Watch 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 1960's Rolex 18K yellow gold womens watch. The case of the watch measures 15mm and has beautifully designed arrow shaped lugs. The dial of the watch is gold in col...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Ulysse Nardin 1960's Watch – a classic timepiece with a 34mm round 18KT gold case, emblematic of the era. The pearlized dial is adorned with full black and gold stick markers, complemented by a large sweep second hand. Powered by the reliable NA11J movement, this Ulysse Nardin vintage...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve Compax stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref 22703-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Universal Geneve Compax in stainless steel on a brown crocodile strap. Featuring a two tone dial with an outside tachometer ring in blue with black enamel sticks. Manual wind valjoux...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Vacheron Constantin Geneve 18k white & yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Circa 1965
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Geneve in 18k white and yellow gold manual watch. 31.5 mm case size. Circa 1965. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Vacheron Constantin Geneve watch...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tudor Submariner stainless steel Auto Wristwatch No Date Ref 7928
Located in Surfside, FL
Tudor Submariner No Date in stainless steel. Untouched, original dial and hands. Auto w/ sweep seconds. **Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 7928. Circa 1967. Fine Pre-owned Tudor ...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Ladies Vintage White Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Patek Philippe Ladies Wrist Watch 16 x 16 M>M> 18k White Gold 2 Piece case with Hand Textured Design, 18 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek logo C...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Raleigh Reference 3478
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1942 Rolex Oyster Raleigh reference 3478. This watch is powered by a manual wind Rolex caliber 65 manual wind movement. The stainle...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with sa...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Tudor Oyster Mid Size with Original Patinated Dial From 1942
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4270 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber Font59 DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Luminous Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is mid size watch is by Tudor for Rolex, the caliber, Font 59 was the workhorse of the Tudor line. They are all signed Rolex Geneve...
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1940s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mathey Tissot 1960's 14kt Rose Gold Ribbed Covered Bracelet Watch, a vintage marvel exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. This exqu...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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