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Wrist Watches For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1940s
Omega Calatrava Automatic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1947 Omega Calatrava in stainless steel and rose gold. The bezel of this watch is solid rose gold and the lugs are gold top. The case of this watch measures 32mm in di...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller Submariner Creamy 16600 Steel Automatic Watch w/Paper, 1991
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16600 Year: 1991 Serial number: X5xxxxx Reference: C03435 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16600 Dial: Excellen...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

West End Watch Co. Sowar Military Watch Manual Wind with Date
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare mint condition West End Watch Co. Sowar military watch. This watch is powered by a 17 jewel Swiss manual wind movement. What contributes to its rarity is the fact that...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 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 European Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1998
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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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Roman Dial 16220 Watch w/ Paper, 1993
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16220 Year: 1993 Serial number: S6xxxxx Reference: C03974 Case: 36mm Steel Case without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Index Dial Jubilee 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 Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Houndstooth Dial Jubilee 16233 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. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere 187949 Two Row 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Midsize Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 187949 Model: Panthere Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 27m...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16234 Black Roman Dial, Jubilee 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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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee 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. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16234 White Roman Dial, Jubilee 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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Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold with silver dial with gold stick hour markers. Manual wind w/ subseconds on brown leather strap & gold filled tang buckle. 38 length (lug to lug) by 31 mm width case size. Ref 2553. Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Classic 2553 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Leather strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 31 x 22 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Silver Stick dial. Circa: 1940s . 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 Classic watch...
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1940s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

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

A. Murray 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref W5226
Located in Surfside, FL
Unisex A. Murray 14k case, 14k bezel, leather leather band with two piece clasp to honor the famous ballroom dancer and buisnessman. Manual wind with Sub-Seconds. Certified pre-owned...
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1940s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Baumé & Mercier 18k Gold Factory Diamond Watch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Baumé & Mercier, Swiss Made, In 18k White Gold, Factory Set With Diamonds. Amazing Shine, Incredible Craftsmanship, Unbelievable Work Of Art. Beautiful Lapis Lazuli Dial. Extremely R...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Thomas Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Original Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Tonneau Movement DIAL / HANDS: Original with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14mm Yellow Gold Filled Bracelet...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rima Gold Filled Art Deco Wrist Watch with a Rich Patinated Dial Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming little watch by the private label house of Rima was produced in Switzerland in the 1940's. The watch is all original and keeps excellent time. It has a beautiful patinated dial, as rich looking as it gets. You can count on this watch to get you there on time all the time. The design of this watch is based on a style created by Louis Cartier In the early teens when he saw giant tortoises supporting enormous columns in a Greek Temple. He immediately realized that in would be an elegant shape for a watch. Hence, the Tortue Watch...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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

Cartier Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Gold Panthere Strap Watch with Cartier Buckle
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Panthere METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28...
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1990 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34MM 15223 Jubilee 18K Yellow Gold Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Metal Type: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 34mm Total Weight: 92.74 grams ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metals were tested and determined to be 18K yellow...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

1940s Retro Rose Gold and Gem set Large Hidden Surprise Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Retro, hidden Surprise Watch. The 14K Rose Gold center section measures 1 1/4 inch wide, depressing the Rubies on the case side operates a sp...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier Panthere L 3-Row 18k Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
In Mint Condition. Swiss Made, Cartier Panthere Model in Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold. Solid 18k Gold Links. Watch Comes Full Links, As Well As Original Cartier Box & Papers. L...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lady's Chopard, Gold Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Bracelet with Diamonds featuring 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with an estimated w...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1999 Rolex Ladies Datejust 26 79178 Champagne Diamond Dial President Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 73.74 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold, diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch with original box and pape...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Salmon Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1997
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. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered, teardrop, overlaid fancy lugs. Rolex, 17-Rubies (Jewels) precision lever escapemen...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel

Cartier 1810 1 Must de Cartier Silver 925 Gold Plated Swiss Wristwatch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Must de Cartier Reference Number: 1810 1 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Silver 925 Gold Plated Measurements : Case wi...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

IWC 18k. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch, 1980's
By IWC
Located in Braintree, GB
IWC 18k. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch. Brand: International Watch Company Reference: 2754 Period: 1980 - 1990's Movement: Manual Winding Calibre: 423 Case material...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow 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

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Gold-filled

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

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

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

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 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 sup...
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1940s British Vintage Wrist Watches

Tag Heuer Sports Elegance Ladies Quartz Wristwatch. Rotating Bezel, Yr 1995.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare neo vintage ladies quartz Tag Heuer S/EL (sports elegance) with date and rotating bezel, is a reference WG1420. Featuring a stainless steel and 18k yellow gold plated 24mm c...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex 18238 President Day Date Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238 Serial: E374*** Year: 1990 Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm MOVEMENT...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1940's Tissot military style calatrava with an in house bumper automatic movement. The movement caliber is 31-21 and is constructed with shock absorption. It is a refe...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with 7 floating diamonds in the dial, diamond set bezel and sides. Br...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Calatrava 18K Rose Gold Sculpted Lugs
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Vintage Vacheron Constantin 1940's Watch – a classic 31mm 18KT pink gold timepiece with curved ribbed lugs. The beige dial features gold markers, exuding timeless soph...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Rolex 17013 Datejust Oysterquartz White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 17013 Serial: A859*** Year: 1999 Model: Datejust Oysterquartz Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Chronoswiss Pacific Chronograph 100M Stainless Steel 38mm Automatic Ref CH7513
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition, it has professional polish and it’s working well. The total lenght of the bracelet (case+bracelet) is between 15.5-21.5cm. It has scratches on ...
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1990s Romanian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Must De Cartier Vendome Vermeil Watch 30mm Gold Plated Quartz Ref 590003
Located in București, RO
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. The total length of the bracelet (case+bracelet) is 17cm. It shows slight signs of wear. The watch comes with an AGS Jewe...
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1990s Romanian Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Ebel Sports Classic Wave 183909 Date 18k Gold Steel 32MM Watch
By Ebel
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Ebel Model: Sport Classique Gold Wave Reference Number: 1057901 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel & 18kt 750 Gold Measu...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Blue Index Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1997
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. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Tapestry Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1990
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. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm Factory White Mother of Pearl Dial 78274 Jubilee Band 1999
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. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Must de Cartier Vermeil Quartz Tank Watch Reference 3 66001
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Must de Cartier lemon dial sterling silver vermeil tank watch reference 3 66001. The case of this watch measures 20mm in diameter and 28mm lug to lug. The crown has th...
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1990s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Vermeil

Cartier Ref 1567 Ladies Santos Galbée 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1567 Model: Santos Galbée Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Cream Face: Sapphire Crystal...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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

Materials

Base Metal

Rolex Datejust 31mm Blue Stick Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel 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. Authenticity guaranteed! The wat...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Tiffany& co Round Brass Quartz Alarm 3.5''
Located in New York, NY
3.5" VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO. ROUND BRASS SWISS QUARTZ ALARM CLOCK. TOTAL MEASURES 3.5" x 3.5'' . EXCELENT CONDITION LIKE NEW, WITHOUT SCRATCHES, OR DAMAGES. COMES WITH TIFFANY& CO POUCH.
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Dial 16220 Watch w/Paper & Tag, 1993
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16220 Year: 1993 Serial number: S4xxxxx Reference: C03841 Case: 36mm Steel Case without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 “Swiss” Only Automatic Watch with Paper, 1998
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 14270 Year: 1998 – 1999 Serial number: A6xxxxx Reference: C03543 Case: Shows sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 2080 Dial: E...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Steel Art Deco 1940's Watch with Original Period Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 20mm MOVEMEN...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Benrus Military Style Wristwatch with Leather Bund Strap
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this neat post WWII Benrus Military BH-11 Style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In case size 31.5mm, the dial has a combination of Arabic numerals and matchstick markers with a sweep ...
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1940s Swiss 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.

Bvlgari’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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