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Ebel Classic 18k gold and stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 181033371
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
Ebel Wave with original black diamond dial and diamond bezel in 18k gold and stainless steel. Quartz. Fits 6 inches wrist. Circa 1990s. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowne...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Pearlmaster 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 69318
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust in 18k with original 12 diamond bezel and original diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 29 mm case size....
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Meister 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7253
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Meister in 18k white gold on a mesh bracelet. Manual 18 jewel 5 adjusted position movement. 30 mm case size. Will fit a 7.75 inch wrist size. Ref 7253. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch. Certified preowned Dress Vacheron Constantin Meister 7253 watch is made out of white gold on a 18k White Gold bracelet with a 18k White Gold Fliplock buckle. This Vacheron Constantin watch has a 30 x 30 mm case with a Square caseback and Off White Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Vacheron Constantin Meister watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget 18K Gold Bracelet Watch Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the glamour of the 1980s with the Vintage 1980s Piaget 18kt Yellow Gold Watch. Encased in opulent 18kt yellow gold, both in its 30 x 32mm oval case and bracelet, ...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Ladies ROLEX Cellini Wristwatch. This lovely watch is characterized by its elegant and classic design,...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed s...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget 18k lapis diamond wristwatch
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
30mm diameter, with lapis , diamond, 18k white gold
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

TUDOR Chronometer Geneve Watch
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 44mm DIAL COLOUR: Gold STRAP: 44mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather CONDITION: 9/10 MODEL NUMBER: MT5612 SERIAL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Christina London Diamond Bezel Iridescent Dial 18K Gold-Plated Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fabulously designed by Christina Hembo - a renowned Danish jewellery & watch designer from CHRISTINA Design London, this wristwatch is centering an 18K gold plated 27mm circular c...
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2010s English Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 1330
Located in London, GB
Watch: Cartier Must De 21 Stock Number: CHW5409 Price: £995.00 A huge amount of watch for under £1000! Its a classic Cartier that won't cost the earth and looks the part. 31mm stai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 18k Rose Gold Chocolate Arabic Dial Leather Band 40mm Watch 116515
Located in New York, NY
In superb condition, this 18ct Everose gold 116515LN Daytona comes complete with its original box and papers. With its chocolate brown dial and scratch-resistant black Cerachrom beze...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Mark III 1665
Located in London, GB
A Rare Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual "Double Red Sea-Dweller" Vintage Men's Wristwatch, matte black Mark III dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-direct...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier 18K White Gold 28mm Panthere 1925 2323 Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Ladies fine and rare Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Panthere 1925 Model Ref: 2323 Quartz Leather Watch. Quartz movement, silvered engine-turned dial, cir...
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20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Cartier Vendome Trinity
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Sleek. GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Quartz CASE MATERIAL: Yellow Gold DIAL: 30mm DIAL COLOUR: White STRAP: 45mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Brown Leather CONDITION: 9/10 MODEL NUMBER: ***** ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Must De Cartier Vermeil Vendrome Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Cartier Must de Cartier watch is crafted in 18K gold plated sterling silver construction (Vermeil) and features a Swiss made quartz movem...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Hermes Etoupe leather APPLE WATCH DOUBLE TOUR 38mm, Series 2
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Apple Watch in stainless steel with interchangable double wrap Etoupe (taupe) Barenia leather strap and orange rubber sports b...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant diamond bezel. Diamonds are approximately 2.50 ca...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bell & Ross Diver BR03-92-D-BR-BR/SCA Men's Watch in Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Bell & Ross Diver BR03-92-D-BR-BR/SCA Men's Watch in Bronze SKU: 134256 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Bell & Ross Model: Diver Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Bronze

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled with Original Sterling Silver Dial and Gold Numbers
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt GF CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Cal.748 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver with Solid 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Hamilton cushion shaped watch is fitted with a Sterling Silver dial and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton was one of America's finest watch factories helping to build the American Railroad system at the turn of the century. They also designed and built the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW 2...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Piaget Full Diamond Watch 18ct White Gold
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Piaget full diamond watch. 18K white gold with gold hands and dial frame. Exquisite GENDER: Female MOVEMENT: Quartz CASE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
Basic Info Listing number NB00006 Brand Omega Movement Manual Case Material 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet material 14K Yellow Gold Condition G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex 179174 Datejust Mother of Pearl Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 179174NGS Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 26mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel:: 18k white gold bezel Dial: Mother of pearl ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Carbon Blacked Out Watch excellent condition custom carbon black was added to steel runs perfect No box or papers shop with confi...
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1990s European Wrist Watches

Rolex Batman GMT-Master II Jubilee Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Steel GMT-Master II 40 Watch - Black And Blue Batman Bezel - Black Dial - Jubilee Bracelet 40mm stainless steel case with Oystersteel monobloc middle case, screw-down crown, bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel with black and blue Cerachrom insert and engraved numerals, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops lens over the date, black dial, hour markers set with Chromalight...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget Miss Protocole Quartz Ladies Watch, Diamonds with Piaget Box & Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Piaget Miss Protocole Quartz Ladies Watch, Diamonds With Original Piaget Box & Papers Model: Miss Protocole Ref: 5322 Watch no: 881610 Movement: Qua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, 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

Burberry The Classic Round Silver Dial Steel Quartz Unisex Watch BU10002
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Burberry The Classic Round BU10002 is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold round shaped case encrusted with outstandingly fine quality diamonds throughout tot...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Plaque Quartz Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Plaque Quartz Watch - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold plated sterling silver (22mm x 28mm). Tuxedo two tone Roman numeral dial. Black strap with Gold pl...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Frederique Constant Slimline Classics Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Frederique Constant Slimline Classics Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Model: Classic Slimline Model #FC-306MC4S36 Serial #3047069 ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cober “Cushion Square” Ladies Yellow Gold with Sapphire glass Wristwatch
Located in OSS, NH
Handmade watch with a quartz movement, made of 18 Carat yellow gold and water-resistant up to 5ATM in a 26 x 28 mm case. An immediate eye-catcher is the hand-filed watch face, which ...
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget 1970's Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold 25mm
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1970's 25mm Pre-owned, excellent condition vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1970's. An incred...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ceinture Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2502 Brand Cartier Model Ceinture ____________________________________ Date Circa 1980 Gender Unisex / Women Box only ____________________________________ Condition Case - Ex...
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Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref Q81084
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref Q8108420 - Automatic winding. Stainless Steel with exposition back ( 42 mm ). Multi-color world time dial with st...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Custom Two Tone Rose Oyster Diamond Iced Out Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm two tone rose gold and stainless steel unworn watch, box papers included movement runs perfect diamond...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (22mm x 30mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman numerals. Black strap band w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Foreseer Black and Brown Genuine Italian Leather Lifestyle Watch
Located in London, GB
The future is unknown, but the present is foreseeable. Live in the present, carpe diem. Inspired by binoculars, the two iconic sub-dials serve as pillars of certainty and stability,...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prio...
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1880s Modern Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Timeless Cherry Red Watch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and brand new Gucci watch Timeless Watch YA1264041 Steel Cherry red dial Glass Quartz mechanism (brand new battery) Water resistant Case 36 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

1972 Alexis Barthelay Hand-Wound Movement Elliptical Sterling Silver Watch
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1972, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Watch, a special piece characterized by an elegant, unique, absolutely chic yet timeless design. This outstanding Jewel is perfect for all w...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Audemars Piguet Limited Edition Millenary Maserati 26150ST.OO.D084CU.01
Located in London, GB
A limited edition stainless steel Millenary by Audemars Piguet, in collaboration with Maserati to commemorate their 90th anniversary. This is just one of 900 to have been manufacture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Timeless Green Watch
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and brand new Gucci watch Timeless Watch YA126585 Steel Green mother of pearl dial Glass Quartz mechanism (brand new battery) Water resistan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Baume & Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Linea
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 22.5mm 18K yellow gold round case, double row diamond bezel, sapphire crystal, push/pull crown Band: 18K yellow gold bracelet, integra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Daytona 126503 Oystersteel Yellow & Gold
Located in London, GB
An unworn Daytona from Rolex in Oystersteel and yellow gold. Features a black dial with applied hour markers. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers, the Dayt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Made Purple Dial Dial circa 3520 MAYBE??
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 39
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 3919R) - Manual winding. 18k rose gold case with hobnail bezel (33mm diameter). White dial with black Ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu Gold Unisex Midsize Diamond WE9004Z3
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Medium Yellow Gold Men's or Ladies Midsize Diamond Watch WE9004Z3 - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold case with 2-row Cartier diamond bezel (36mm diameter). Silv...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega Constellation Double Eagle 1513.30.00
Located in London, GB
This Omega Constellation Double Eagle could quite possibly be the finest example around! Quartz battery powered its a complete full set of box and papers dated to 1998 by the serial ...
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1990s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Seamster Diver 41.50mm 213.30.42.40.01.001 Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Omega Gender: Men Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 41.50 mm Weight: 213.13 grams Gent's stainless steel OMEGA Swiss-made watch with original papers. The metal was t...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16613 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, pressure proof to 1,000 feet. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (40mm diameter). ...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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