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Wrist Watches For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Georgian
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIO...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 42mm 216570 Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. Sa...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 69173 Black Diamond jubilee
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Item Description) Brand - Rolex Style - Datejust Case size - 26mm Model - 69173 Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Crystal - Sapphire Dial - Custom Black Diamond Movement - Rolex Auto Cal-2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Blue 28mm Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch WJBB0015
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating Cartier Ballon Bleu Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJBB0015, a masterpiece of timeless beauty and precise engineering. Powered by a quartz movement, cali...
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15th Century and Earlier Swiss Modern Antique Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Silvered Dial And Papers circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSI...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 126334 Stainless Steel 41mm Gray Wimbledon Dial Complete MINT
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Rolex Datejust wristwatch is a true masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship. With its exquisite Wimbledon Dial and elegant Roman numerals, it is the epitome of luxury and...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 40mm 2tone Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Watch 16803 Circa 1987
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. Sa...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 116515LN Rose Gold Oysterflex Chocolate Dial Men's Watch 2023 New
Located in New York, NY
The waterproof Oysterflex bracelet really is a game changer for the Daytona, and looks especially good on this Everose gold example with discontinued sunburst chocolate dial. This wa...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Cartier Santos WSSA0029 Medium Size Stainless Steel Watch Leather Band
Located in New York, NY
Watch has been polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches. It comes with the leather band only! Sale includes Cartier box, appraisal certificate and our 1 year mecha...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Blue 26331OR.OO.1220OR.01 NEW
Located in New York, NY
Truly unworn piece. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case & bracelet with polished beveled corners. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case octagon design bezel, secured with 8 polished ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Hublot King Power Unico Rose Gold Ceramic King Gold Skeleton 701.CO.0180.RX
Located in New York, NY
48 mm microblasted black ceramic case, satin-finished 18K king gold and black rubber bezel with 6 H-shaped black PVD titanium screws, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment,...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Steel/Ceramic Black Mens 44mm Watch 126660
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. Sa...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 42mm Watch 2023 PVD/DLC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 with a captivating Black Dial and an elegant Oyster Bracelet, all enclosed within a robust 42mm case, featuring custom PVD/DLC coat...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470OR 18kt Rose Gold Complete
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26470OR.OO.1000OR.01 – an exquisite timepiece meticulously crafted in 18kt rose gold, complete with its original box an...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust Champagne Stick 6917 Jubilee
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Stainless Steel Case size - 26mm Bezel - Yellow gold fluted. Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Mechanical Cal.2030 Dial - Champagne Stick Wrist band - Rolex two tone jubilee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Ladies Datejust Green Diamond oyster
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold / Steel Case size - 26mm Bezel - Custom Yellow Gold Diamond Crystal - sapphire Movement ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Classic Indexed Bezel, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Copper Dial...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Quartz Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Automatic Watch White Gold Blue Sapphires Alligator Strap Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Python & Fur Strap Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Automatic Watch White Gold Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

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Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust 1601 Two Tone Roman on Brown Leather
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1601 Datejust Case Size - 36mm Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Dial - Two-tone Roman Numeral Bezel - Rolex gold Fluted Crystal - New Acrylic Movement - Rolex Cal.1570 Automatic Wrist Band...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIO...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Blue Dial circa, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1987 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Blue Dial from 1987
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1987 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Orange Sapphire & Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swis Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-...
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2010s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Hublot Big Bang King Power Limited Edition
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in sophistication with this Hublot limited edition watch. Crafted with a 48mm black ceramic case, a carbon fiber dial with chronograph functionality, and a high-quality autom...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 126334 Stainless Steel 41mm Blue Index Dial Complete MINT 2021
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Rolex Datejust wristwatch is a true masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship. With its exquisite Blue Dial and elegant Index indicators, it is the epitome of luxury and st...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Louis Model 2441 with Date c.2003
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Louis Model 2441 with Date c.2003 26mm x 34mm Quartz Movement ships in a Cartier red travel p...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies 31mm Datejust MOP Diamond Two-Tone Jubilee
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 68273 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold/Steel Case Size - 31mm Crystal - Sapphire Dial - MOP Diamond Movement - Automatic CAL.2135 Wrist size - Two tone Jubilee W...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6917 For Women, 70's
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6917 For Women, 70's Wonderful Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if you want to know any other information, do not hesitate to contact us. - Movement: Automatic mechanical...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Corum Stainless Steel Chrono Bubble Quartz Men's Watch Leather Band 396.150.20
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Corum Stainless Steel Chrono Bubble Quartz Men's Watch Leather Band 396.150.20 Case #698530 Model #396.150.20 Movement #251272 Stainless Steel Round Cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet Minute Repeater Platinum
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Audemars Piguet Edward Piguet Minute Repeater Platinum A rare platinum limited edition minute repeater with power reserve from Audemars ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Hermes Heure H 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Hermes Heure H collection is renowned for its symbolic representation of the brand's identity through the clever use of the "H" case shape, making it an emblematic piece for coll...
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20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Mens Submariner 16610 Oyster Serti Diamond on Sport Strap
Located in San Fernando, CA
(item descriptipn) Brand - Rolex Model - 16610 Submariner Metals - Stainless steel case size - 40 mm Crystal - Sapphire Dial - Rolex serti diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Bulova Watch, Set-o-matic, Blue Dial Stainless Steel
Located in Vannes, FR
Bulova Watch, Set-o-Matic, Blue Dial This vintage self-winding wristwatch is a true watchmaking jewel, distinguished by its revolutionary "Dual-Day" functionality. Thanks to its Bul...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Reference # RGGS-01-AAA Skeletonized with Tourbillon Christophe Claret developed movement Manual Wind White Sapp...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex unisex 34mm Date steel 1500 Blue Diamond on leather
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Unisex Model - 1500 Date Metals - Stainless Steel Case size - 34 mm Bezel - smooth steel Crystal - New Acrylic Movement - Automatic Cal.157...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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 126234 Steel 36mm Blue Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet Complete
Located in New York, NY
Sporting the 'best seller' blue diamond dial, solid white gold fluted bezel and elegant Jubilee bracelet, this is the all new style 36mm Datejust with new generation calibre 3235 aut...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Diamond, Steel

Rolex Yatch Master 40MM 16628 White Dial Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. S...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 6084, 14K gold case
Located in Sežana, SI
Check out this stunning Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 6084 with a 14K gold case. 100% genuine and all original, fully inspected, serviced, and guaranteed. This carefully owned and co...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Square Jaeger Le Coultre ref. 1900
Located in Sežana, SI
A beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre classic wristwatch crafted in 18kt gold. This wristwatch is in good conditions and works properly. Completely original with the JLC logo on the dial an...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gold case Tissot Visodate Seastar Seven automatic
Located in Sežana, SI
Get your hands on this vintage beauty! The Gold case Tissot Visodate Seastar Seven automatic watch is a classic piece from around 1970. With a 12-hour silver dial, acrylic crystal,...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

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

Materials

18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Baume & Mercier Women Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K gold Lady’s Baumé & Mercier Watch. It is recognized as an elegant dress watch. It has a manual winding movement. The round dial is made of Tiger Eye and is hallmarked B...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 38mm Grey Dial CHRONOGRAPH Ref# 26715ST.OO.1356ST.02
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak SELFWINDING CHRONOGRAPH 26715ST.OO.1356ST.02. 38 mm, Grey dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, silver-toned counters, white gold applied hour-markers and ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai PAM00375 Luminor 1950 3DAYS Limited to 2000 Brown/Black
Located in New York, NY
The Panerai PAM00375 is a men's watch that is part of a limited collection from Officine Panerai. Only 2,000 of these watches were created. The watch has a 47mm composite case, a fix...
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15th Century and Earlier Swiss Modern Antique Wrist Watches

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00104 Small Second Date Automatic Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Luminor Marina PAM00104 Small Second Date Automatic Men's Watch This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. I...
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15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k White Gold Men's Watch Silver DIAL Ref: 218239
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Daydate 40mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 218239 Model - Day-Date Dia...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady Watch in Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elevate your style with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady watch - fusion of elegance and precision. Audemars Piguet, a pioneer in Haute Horology since 1875, has a rich history of ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbée lady bicolor wristwatch in yellow gold plated & steel
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb​ ​Watch​ ​Woman​ ​Cartier​ ​Santos​ ​Galbée​ ​bicolor Movement:​ ​Automatic Case:​ ​Gold/Steel Bracelet/Bracelet:​ ​Original Bracelet​ ​length:​ ​can​ ​fit​ ​wrists​ ​up​ ​to...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Rose Gold & Steel Fluted Jubilee White Dial Watch 179171
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 26mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 179171 Model - Datejust Di...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 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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