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Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495
Located in Richmond, CA
A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCoultre JLC 18K white gold deployment clasp...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Dancer Quartz Wristwatch Ref 15317
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful sleek design 18k yellow gold ladies Piaget Dancer 15317 quartz with no crown showing push button back set. Length: 7 inches – can be sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont XL Skeleton Rose Gold Watch W2020057
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Dumont XL Skeleton Rose Gold Watch W2020057 - Manual. 18K Rose Gold with sapphire crown ( 38 mm x 47 mm ). Skeleton complicatio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Tissot Steel Seastar Full Size Chronograph with Original Black Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seastar / Cushion Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 118209 Men's Watch in 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 118209 Men's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 133737 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Ki...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 Rhodium Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 Rhodium Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rhodium, Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Salmon Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Salmon Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Role...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Blue Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3510.80.00
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Blue Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3510.80.00. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel round case 39.0 mm in diameter. Black tachy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex President Day-Date 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Silver Grey Dial 1807, 1970
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1807 Year: 1970 Serial number: 25xxxxx Reference: C03925; C03945 Case: 18K Yellow gold 36mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from prev...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date President 118238 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 36mm Black Dial - Gold Stick Markers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Movement with Original Box c.2000 The 1986 Rolex Day-Date President is the crown jewel of the Rolex catalog...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 2490
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 2490. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k white gold case 22.0 x 41.0 mm. Octogonal crown set with an original Cartier factor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Limited Edition Steel Watch 3559.32.00 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Schumacher Limited Edition Steel Mens Watch 3559.32.00 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Chronograph function. Stainless s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Tag Heuer Monaco Gulf Chronograph Steel Mens Watch CBL2115 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Monaco Gulf Chronograph Steel Mens Watch CBL2115 Box Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Alternate fine-brushed and polished stainless steel case 39.0 x 39.0...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Reverso Tank 18K White Gold Roman Indexes Paris Dial Watch, 1970s
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Reverso Year: 1970’s Serial number: 03xxxx Reference: C03804 An iconic piece of horological heritage, the Cartier Tank has grown from its humble roots in ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold

A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track and tachymetric track. ...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Apnea Jacques Mayol Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 2595.50.00
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Apnea Jacques Mayol Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 2595.50.00. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 42.0 mm in diameter. Omega logo on a crown. 'Jacques...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

New Rolex Explorer II 42mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Oyster Mens Watch 226570
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 Card. The original box and papers are included. 5-year Rolex warranty. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Explorer II Model Number: 226570 Type and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Speedmaster Date Silver Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3513.30.00 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Date Silver Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3513.30.00 Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel round case 39 mm in diameter. Polished sta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rose Gold Mens Watch 116515 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rose Gold Mens Watch 116515 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k rose gold case 40.0 mm in diameter. Special screw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Stick White Dial Men Watch 116508
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. 2018 Card. Box and papers included. Light signs of wear or scratches. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international buyers must cover any customs taxes or duties imposed by their country. We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116508...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Breitling Aeromarine Super Avenger Steel Mens Watch A13375 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling Aeromarine Super Avenger Steel Mens Watch A13375 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Chronograph function. Stainless steel case 48 mm in diameter with screwed-locked...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Swatch vintage Valentine's Day Aiming For Yourt Heart GE107, 2002
Located in Milano, IT
Behold, a delightful vintage treasure that encapsulates the spirit of love and romance – the Swatch Valentine's Day Aiming For Your Heart GE107 from 2002. This special edition timepi...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Vintage Universal Geneve 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch
Located in Montreal, QC
Universal Geneve 18k pink gold men's wristwatch, case #10959-1027889. Measures 39mm x 29mm, 15 jewels and manual wind movement, caliber 264, acrylic crystal...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande Steel Mens Watch 273.8.04 Q3738420
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande Steel Mens Watch 273.8.04 Q3738420. Manual winding movement. Stainless steel 30.0 x 48.5 mm rectangular rotating case. Exhibition transparent sapphire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 43 mm in diamet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Dumont 18 Karat Rose Gold Model W2006951
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Dumont Large Size Model W2006951 18k Rose Gold Manual Movement Made in Switzerland 44.6mm x 34.6mm c.2000s Adjustable strap fits up to an 8" wrist Oxblood Strap/...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Hermes Vintage watch enamel manual winding
Located in Romford, GB
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermes vintage Watch. Beautiful Watch incased in a golden metal pendant, the front is beautifully decorated enamel printed with flowers. Purple, pinks and ...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Enamel

Rolex Seadweller Deepsea 44 Cameron D-Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 126660 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller Deepsea 44 Cameron D-Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 126660 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 44 mm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT Steel Mens Watch 231.10.44.52.06.001
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT Steel Mens Watch 231.10.44.52.06.001. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement with column wheel mechanism, free-sprung balance and Co-Axial Escapem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Speedmaster Day-Date 40 Steel Chronograph Mens Watch 3220.50.00 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Day-Date 40 Steel Chronograph Mens Watch 3220.50.00 Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel round case 40 mm in diameter. Stainless steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Yellow & Steel Brown Nipple Dial 1675 Watch w/ Papers, 1978
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1675 Year: 1978 Serial number: 58xxxxx Reference: OT1729; C03102 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 1675 ...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Salmon Roman Dial Steel Mens Watch 16220 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 36 Salmon Roman Dial Steel Mens Watch 16220 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 36 mm in diameter...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Submariner Maxi MK I Matte Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1978
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5513 Year: 1978 Serial number: 57xxxxx Reference: OT1708 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 5513 Dial: Ex...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch 37MM White Index Dial Yellow Gold Watch UNWORN
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet 15450BA.OO.1256BA.01 Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm Silver Index Yellow Gold Watch, New (Old Stock), factory plastic protection intact, bracelet has couple very minor scu...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady DateJust Diamonds Watch
Located in Rome, IT
Rolex Lady DateJust , a 26 mm timepiece crafted with stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, showcases a Factory Diamond Bezel and an Anniversary Diam...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

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

Omega Speedmaster Date Silver Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3513.30.00 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Date Silver Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 3513.30.00 Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel round case 39 mm in diameter. Polished sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Omega Men's Classic Automatic Rose Gold Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1960's Omega Men's Classic Automatic gold wristwatch, a timepiece that epitomizes elegance and sophistication. This wristwatch showcases Omega's ...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Seamaster Automatic Vintage 18kt. pink gold Cal.501 men's wristwatch
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Seamaster Automatic Vintage 18kt. pink gold Cal.501 men's wristwatch. Period: 1956 Movement: 20 jewels, Automatic Calibre: 501 Hour Markers: 'Diamond' Markers and 'Dauph...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Aqua Terra Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Aqua Terra Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch 231.20.39.21.55.003 Unworn. Automatic self-winding movement with Co-Axial es...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Men's Watch Q151812A
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Men's Watch Q151812A - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (40mm diameter). Silver dial with calendar feature. Stainless steel bracelet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Manual Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully made watch from the designer Vacheron & Constantin. The watch features an 18ct rose gold case and crown and has been finished with a dark brown leather strap. T...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatic Titanium Blue Dial Mens Watch 5015 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatic Titanium Blue Dial Mens Watch 5015 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Calibre 1315. Titanium case 45.0 mm in diameter. Blancpain logo on a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Bianco Steel Mens Watch PAM01226 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Bianco Steel Mens Watch PAM01226 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel cushion case, 44.0 mm in diameter. Panerai patented cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 14K YG Yellow Gold White Dial 1601 Automatic Watch, 1964
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1601 Year: 1964 Serial number: 12xxxxx Reference: C03902 Case: 14K Yellow gold 36mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; in...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II 1655 Straight Hand Steel Automatic Watch, 1972
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1655 Year: 1972 – 1973 Serial number: 30xxxxx Reference: C03867 Case: Show heavy sign of wear seem to be unpolished case; inner case back stamped 1655 II...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tag Heuer Carrera GMT Batman Bezel Steel Mens Watch CBG2A1Z Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tag Heuer Carrera GMT Batman Bezel Steel Mens Watch CBG2A1Z Box Card. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement with GMT function. Stainless steel case 45.0 mm. Transparent exhibit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Montblanc Boheme 7312 111055 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Montblanc Boheme 7312 111055 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 132432 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Montblanc Model: Boheme Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 210.20.42.20.01.002 Unworn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Seamaster Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 210.20.42.20.01.002 Unworn. Automatic self-winding chronometer, Co-Axial Escapement movement. Certified Master Chronometer, approved by M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch with rare “Thunderbird” bezel dated Circa 1947. Snap back 18ct gold case with straight, tapered, curved lugs. Rare milled “Thunderbird” bezel with indented square markers for the hours and a double square marker for 12. Case marked Rolex, with the Rolex crown...
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1940s Swiss Post-War Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Seadweller Wristwatch Ref 16600 / 16600t. Full Set. Yr 2007/2008
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex Seadweller 16600 / 16600T, also known as Seadweller 4000, must be one of the last pre ceramic Seadwellers manufactured. Our 16600T fea...
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Early 2000s Watches

Rare Limited 18kt Gold Omega Chronometre Savonette Pocket Watch, Grade Very Best
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectable Limited 18kt Yellow Gold Omega Chronometre pocket watch, Grade Very Best , calibre 43.15 S, “Grade Very Best Movement: Manual winding, “Chronometer” quality Case: 18kt Yellow gold case with diameter 52 mm, thickness 12 mm Dial: white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and black indexes Total weight: 102.8 gram / 3.630 oz / 66.1 dwt 18 kt yellow gold, hunting-case, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket chronometer...
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1930s Swiss Artisan Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee REF 1566 Stainless Steel & Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Ref: W20011C4/1566 Movement: Quartz Bracelet Fit : 6.75 inches Case Size: 29 mm x 29mm Material: Stainless Steel ​and 18k Yellow Gold Year...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Gilt Tropical Dial 1016 Steel Automatic Watch with 2 Papers, 1964
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1016 Year: 1964 Serial number: 10xxxxx Reference: OT1932 The tropical dial on a Explorer 1016 is an exceptionally rare find, adding an extraordinary touch to this vintage timepiece. Over time, certain dials develop a unique and sought-after tropical patina, characterized by a warm, aged coloration that varies from brown to bronze. This natural transformation occurs due to environmental factors and is highly prized by collectors. Owning a Rolex Explorer 1016 with a tropical dial is a testament to exclusivity, especially this piece includes its rivet bracelet & original double papers!! It’s a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive piece of horological history with its original documents. Case: 36mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 1016 I 64 Dial: Excellent Aged Condition Gilt Dial where it has turned into unique one of a kind Ombre tropical brown color along with matching gilt hands. Please view detail photos of its actual condition as different lighting has slight color difference; the crystal is a bit scratched which might reflected on the dial Bracelet: Rolex Rivet Bracelet...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless steel 20 x 25 mm case. Octagonal crown set with a blue spinel cabochon. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1680 Year: 1970 Serial number: 29xxxxx Reference: C03865 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 1680 IV.70 Di...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Universal Gold Watch With Sliding Cover, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Universal, ladies' wristwatch, with a fluted sliding cover over the rectangular face, with a copper satin finished dial, with black stylised Roman numerals at the quarters...
Category

1950s French Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Movado Museum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Swiss Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Movado Museum Model Number: 66 0200 105 Material: 14k Yellow Gold Movement: Quartz Case: 24.4 mm wide (not including the crown) Band width: 14.8 mm - 8.9 mm Closure Type: Fold...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bvlgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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