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Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Ladies 14k solid white gold Longines diamond cocktail dress watch, c.1960s, in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cellini 4112 18k White Gold 33mm Mens 1990s Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA666
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster 16030 Datejust 36mm Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA550B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16030 36mm Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA550
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original with custom aftermarket diamond dial and bezel set. Fitted on new, aftermarket
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original with custom aftermarket diamond dial and bezel set. Fitted on new, aftermarket
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original with custom MOP dial, and aftermarket diamond
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Ref
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Ref
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Ref.16013
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Datejust, Ref
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

NBA Memphis Grizzlies Official Licensed 14k Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF WATCHES & JEWELRY IN THE WORLD FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

NBA Memphis Grizzlies Official Licensed 14k Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
NBA Memphis Grizzlies Official Licensed 14k Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
$11,840 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.66 in D 0.36 in L 1.78 in
NBA Dallas Mavericks Official Licensed 14k Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF WATCHES & JEWELRY IN THE WORLD FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

NBA Dallas Mavericks Official Licensed 14k Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
NBA Dallas Mavericks Official Licensed 14k Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
$11,520 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.38 in D 0.36 in L 1.89 in
Official Licensed NBA Milwaukee Bucks 14k Gold Diamond Team Pendant by Gameplan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF WATCHES & JEWELRY IN THE WORLD FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Official Licensed NBA Milwaukee Bucks 14k Gold Diamond Team Pendant by Gameplan
Official Licensed NBA Milwaukee Bucks 14k Gold Diamond Team Pendant by Gameplan
$9,440 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.38 in D 0.36 in L 1.89 in
NBA Atlanta Hawks Official Licensed 14k Solid Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF WATCHES & JEWELRY IN THE WORLD FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

NBA Atlanta Hawks Official Licensed 14k Solid Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
NBA Atlanta Hawks Official Licensed 14k Solid Gold Diamond Pendant by Gameplan
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
W 2.56 in D 0.24 in L 1.23 in
NBA Utah Jazz Official Licensed 14k Solid Gold Diamond Team Pendant by Gameplan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF WATCHES & JEWELRY IN THE WORLD FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Fully Loaded White Diamond Timepiece Watch, The Dunamis Spartan
By Jason of Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Dunamis Spartan Dunamis Spartan with Loaded Bezel 2.5ct. White Diamond Case. 3ct. in Floating
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Fully Loaded White Diamond Timepiece Watch, The Dunamis Spartan
By Jason of Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Dunamis Spartan Dunamis Spartan with Fully Loaded 8.74ct. White Diamond Case. 3ct. in Floating
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Fully Loaded White Diamond and Stainless Steel Dunamis Pantheon
By Jason of Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Dunamis Pantheon Fully Loaded White Diamond & Stainless Steel Dunamis Pantheon.
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Mens Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1970s RA437
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 18k Gold Ladies Datejust 6917 Automatic w/Diamond, c.1975 Swiss Lux LV889
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to dazzle. International Vintage Watch Company (IVWC), Beverly Hills, California, USA THE FINEST
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Ref.16013
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm 18k Automatic Diamond MOP dial 1960s RA382
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic Diamond Dial 1970s RA306B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 18K SS Diamond Automatic 1970s RA146D
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1600 36mm Automatic Diamond Dial 1960s RA233B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's solid 14k white gold Omega dress watch with gorgeous diamond dial, c.1968
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA553
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. Watch is all original with custom MOP dial, aftermarket diamond hour markers and bezel
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Custom Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA557
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original with custom aftermarket diamond dial. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s Vintage RA556
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Diamond Ladies Rolex Presidential Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A beautiful preowned ladies Rolex Presidential wrist watch in 18
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Longines Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A spectacular art deco period ladies diamond set Longines wrist
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French Gold Enameled Griffon Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A beautiful enameled pendant pocket watch featuring Diamonds
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A gorgeous vintage 1950's ladies Rolex wrist watch in 18 karat
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Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire Ladies Pendant Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A beautiful art deco period ladies pendant watch in platinum
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
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1990s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Breitling Chronomat 18k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men s Watch Ref. 769
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Breitling Chronomat Ref. 769 is an exceptionally rare early chronograph, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and powered by the legendary manual-wind Venus 175 movement. It...
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725 Including certificate of authenticity. The glass would need to be replaced. We can offer you this service upon request.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Solo Large Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Tank Solo reference 2742 Large Wrist Watch. 34 X 27 MM water resistant 18k Yellow Gold with Steel Case back, Sapphire crown, Scratch resistant sapphire crystal, qu...
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA111
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, men's 14 solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1961, in excellent vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex si...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial circa 1960 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Stainless Steel & 14Kt. Yellow Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
$17,200 Sale Price
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H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Blue Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver Comes with a new leather band Rare White Dial and Blue Roman Numerals Ref 2416 Condition: New Battery installe...
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Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

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Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oyster Thunderbird 36MM 1625 Bark Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 62.87 grams Gent's 18K Yellow Gold ROLEX Swiss made wristwatch with original box. The "ROLEX " tr...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Date 16610
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 16610
Rolex Submariner Date 16610
$10,000 Sale Price
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Dm 1.58 in
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass 2468 Silver Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This 22 mm vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass in yellow gold is in fine condition. Features a silvered dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock. A brand new generic brown leathe...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Date 18K Yellow Gold Large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 18K yellow gold Cartier Tank Louis watch with a white dial and blued-steel sword shaped hands. It features a beaded blue sapphire crown, mineral crystal, quartz movement...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Pointed Paris Gold Hands 18k WG 1992 Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Pointed “Paris” Dial 18k White Gold (1992) – Box & Papers SKU 1395 A stunning and highly collectible example of the Cartier Tank Louis SM (Small Model),...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Important Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Diamond Hill Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the diamond hill watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 28 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect diamond hill watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A diamond hill watch from Rolex and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A diamond hill watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our diamond hill watch for sale are for men, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Diamond Hill Watch?

The price for a diamond hill watch starts at $950 and tops out at $19,900 with these watches, on average, selling for $9,300.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury 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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