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Wrist Watches For Sale
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 Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Gruen White Gold-filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1925
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMEN...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Trinity Vermeil Must De Cartier 925 Silver Ref. W1010644 2735 is a stunning women's wristwatch that combines timeless elegance with modern functionality. Crafted by the ...
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

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

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

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

Cartier Panthere Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Custom Pave Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Panthere METAL: 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Quartz CASE SIZE: 22mm WRIST: 7.25 inches
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2010s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Ref 2606-4
Located in London, GB
Omega Cosmic triple date moon phase ref 2606-4 1950's Gold plated case with steel back Just serviced excellent condition. Original dial is very attractive...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Raymond Weil Jasmine Steel Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 5229-ST-01659
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Raymond Weil Jasmine Quartz Ladies Watch 5229-ST-01659. The serial number is Polished off. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Stainless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex 18k Presidential Bracelet Watch Solid Gold Diamond Dial ref 69178
Located in Richmond, CA
An elegant ladies Rolex with factory diamond dial in solid 18k yellow gold with a solid 18k yellow gold presidential bracelet, hidden clasp...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

"Angela Cummings" Ballon-Style 925 Sterling Silver Women's Wristwatch
Located in Miami, FL
"Angela Cummings" 925 Sterling Silver Ballon-Style Women's Watch in Black Leather Strap. Details: ✔ Brand: Angela Cummings ✔ Metal: 925 Sterling Silver ✔ Case Size: 26mm ✔ Case Mate...
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Late 20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: YGF / SS CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal.750B DIAL / HANDS: ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Waltham is one of Americas earliest watch companies and designed some of the worlds most accurate pocket watches for the railroads. This model with an original dial is very dependable with great styling as well. The design of this watch is based on a theme 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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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Benrus Art Deco Tank Style Wrist Watch with Original Dial, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 21mm MO...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage je...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Watch Box, New Creme Empty Acs. Oyster Perpetual Daytona GMT Datejust
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in Manhattan Watch was used for personal use and i am selling the box Large Brand New Rolex Box...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Bulgari Tubogas Cuff Watch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and estate collection piece by Bulgari, comprising a stainless steel Tubogas watch designed as a cuff, featuring the iconic double Bulgari logo engraved around the dial. ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

BULGARI Tubogas 22mm Quadrato Tri-Color Watch
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Tubogas 22mm Quadrato Tri-Color Watch in 18k Gold. Black dial with gold markers. Bezel measures approx 22mm square. Tubogas band measures approx. 0.20" height off wrist, 0.6...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k 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

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère Ladies Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel 1320
Located in New York, NY
Diamond bezel has been set aftermarket with 100% natural diamonds in F color, VS/SI clarity. Watch has been professionally polished and does not have any visible scratches or blemish...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, ...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, 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

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

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Gold and Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Collection Wrist Watch, 33 x 22 M.M. 2 piece steel case with 18k Yellow Gold case with cabochon Gemstone s...
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2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Panthère Medium Model Steel & Rose Gold Watch W2PN0007
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1818 Brand Cartier Model No. W2PN0007 Retail Price £8,750 incl. VAT / $9,100 / €9 850 incl. VAT ____________________________________ Date Circa 2000 Gender Unisex / Women Box/...
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
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 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Quartz 29 mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W20011C4
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee wristwatch. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel and elegant yellow gold, this luxury timepiece boasts a fixed bezel ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow 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: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Illinois White Gold Filled New Yorker Art Deco Rare Model circa, 1928
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: New Yorker METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 34mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Navy Blue 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

Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Rare Model circa, 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Dial circa, 1973
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

TIFFANY & CO. BLANCPAIN Diamond Platinum 1960s Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic retro wristwatch was designed by Blancpain for Tiffany & Co. and is crafted in platinum and set with F-G-H VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 15.0 - 16...
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1960s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet From 1973 Rare Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Steel Round Button Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / "Waterproof" Style / Reference 777 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 46mm ...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Date-Just Watch 18K Full Yellow Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing an exquisite timepiece: the timeless elegance of the Authentic Rolex Lady Date-Just President 6917. Crafted from lustrous 18K Yellow Gold, this 26mm masterpiece exudes so...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet Watch from 1971 with Factory Archive
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oval Dress Bracelet Watch / Reference 3545-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Solid Gold CIRCA / DATE: 1971 DIMENSIONS: Length ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Zenith Calatrava JUMBO 38mm 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with our Vintage 1960s Zenith 38mm 18KT Gold Case and Bracelet Watch. This classic timepiece features a Zenith caliber 40 17 jewel manual wind movement, ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

NEW Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 18K Rose Gold Steel Diamond Blue Dial Watch 102984
Located in New York, NY
Brand New. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand: Bvlgari Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 102984 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Björn Weckström Lapponia. Wristwatch Protos
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström Lapponia. Wristwatch Protos Battery clock. The old warehouse of the goldsmith's shop. A nice unused watch. Comes with an original Lapponian jewelry bag. The watch was...
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1990s Finnish Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Square Rolex ref 9251
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Square Rolex ref 9251 - Manual winding. Unpolished 18k yellow gold case with engraved bezel and dots at hours. Champagne dial. 18K Yellow gold bracelet...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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 . Blue dial with ...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch 2451- R
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch 2451- R - Manual winding. 18k rose gold case (30 mm diameter). Salmon colored dial with subdial at 6 o'clock. Patek Philippe stra...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Brand New Van De Bauwede Legend in Silver Set With Diamonds Full Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brand New Van De Bauwede Legend in Silver Set With Diamonds Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds Case: VDB silver 800, diameter 32 mm x 34 mm x 7.5 mm, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

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

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Solid Full Gold & Diamonds Concord Wrist Watch Full Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Solid Gold & Diamonds Concord Wrist Watch Movement: Quartz Case: 18 kt. Yellow gold, diameter 31 mm, thickness 5 mm, Bezel set with diamonds Dial: Gold dial set with diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura 18k Yellow Gold Rope Link Bracelet Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Verdura 18k yellow gold double rope link bracelet watch, featuring a circular white lacquered dial with applied gold dots for hour markers. Dial marked "VERDURA" "SWISS MADE". One ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard Perregaux 18K Rose Gold Calatrava Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE 1950'S GIRARD-PERREGAUX Calatrava 38MM 18KT ROSE GOLD CASE, silver DIAL WITH ARROW AND ARABIC MARKERS, SUB DIAL SECOND HAND, MANUAL WIND 21 JEWEL GP MOVT caliber 03B. Discove...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Steel Lady Tubogas Bvlgari BB26 Wrist Watch, Quartz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Top Condition Steel Lady Tubogas Bvlgari BB26 Wrist Watch, Quartz Reference number: BB262TS Movement: Quartz Case: Stainless steel, diameter 26 mm thickness 6 mm, bezel engraved ...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Piaget Coin Collection 18k Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Coin Collection 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow gold ( 28 mm ) with smooth bezel. Rose dial with stick hour markers. Piaget strap with gold buckle.. Pre-ow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" Bezel from, 1978
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1625 METAL / MATERIAL: 2 Tone / 14Kt. Gold and Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1978 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44 Length X 36 Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Charcoal Dial with Gold Baton Markers / Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This wonderful and unique Rolex is fitted with a solid gold Thunderbird, or Turn or Graph bezel. The watch also has a rare original charcoal dial. We have never seen this model with this dial. We have just serviced this unusual watch...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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

Men's Rolex Yacht-Master II Regatta 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116688
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Yacht-Master II Regatta 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116688 - Automatic winding, Regatta Chronograph, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with rotatable Ring Comma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Custom 3 Carat Ct Diamond Gucci G Chrono Chronograph Date Swiss Made Watch 1
Located in New York, NY
Custom Diamond Gucci 101M G Chrono Swiss Made Black-dial 44mm Watch with box and booklet papers. Original Gucci Bezel customized hand-set with approx. 3.00 carats of natural genuine...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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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