New Old Stock Manual Wind Watches
Sternwatch Stainless Steel Art Deco New Old Stock Manual Wind Watch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
absolutely new watch, no box or papers though. I have had it in my collection for 30 years. It still has the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled
By Girard Perragaux
Located in London, GB
manual wind movements ever made
The watch measures 14mm wide excluding crown, 16mm with and the case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
$407
H 0.63 in W 0.56 in Dm 0.28 in
Recent Sales
Jacques Monnat Stainless Steel Incabloc Chronograph manual wristwatch, c1970s
By Jacques Monnat
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New old stock 1970’s large 39mm diameter, screw back case Jacques Monnat chronograph. With awesome
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Schaffhausen Lepine Yellow Gold White Dial Pocket Watch Men
s Watch 5201-001
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Schaffhausen Lepine Pocket Watch
Model Number: 5201-001
100% Authentic
New / Old Stock
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex lady
s yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Florentine wristwatch Ref 6551
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A New Old Stock Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Yellow Gold with Florentine Finish
Reference
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hamilton Platinum "Top Hat" Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond set markers. New old stock Kreisler Black Suede Strap. Recently serviced and comes with a one year
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Burgundy Dial Manual Wind Vintage Vermeil Boxed
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
silver) in near-mint condition, likely new old stock, and is paired with an original Cartier burgundy
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal
Dubey
Schaldenbrand Chrome-Plated Visiteur manual Wristwatch, 1960s
By Dubey
Schaldenbrand
Located in Firenze, IT
excellent condition.
Strap/Bracelet: In excellent condition.The watch is in new old stock condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Precision Watch in "Time Capsule" Condition
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional find! This 1940s Rolex Precision is the epitome of "new-old-stock," "time capsule
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Vacheron Constantin NOS Open Face Deck Watch in Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
new old stock condition, this piece is an unmatched find and would make an addition or perfect start
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Ebel 1970s Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ladies mechanical Bracelet Watch
By Ebel
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds totaling 2 Carats. Watch length 7 1/8 inches. This watch is "new old stock" never worn and was
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Breguet La Tradition Gents White Gold Open Worked Dial 7057BB/G9/9W6 Watch
By Breguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Breguet box and Papers dated March 2015.
N.B. This watch is New Old Stock.
Category
2010s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Humbert Ramuz
Co Nos Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chrono Pocket Watch Rose Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Paris Exhibition.
In new old stock condition, this piece is an unmatched find and would make an
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
1974 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens TV Shaped Watch with Porsche Red Vignette Dial
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
mounted on top of a manual-wind caliber as was often the case, and paired with indirectly driven minute
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Corum Buckingham Large Sterling Mechanical Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Chicago, IL
Mechanical, Manual Wind movement, White Dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire Crown. New old stock
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Continental Chronograph Incabloc Cal Venus 188
Located in London, GB
watch operates from the extremely robust and iconic Venus Cal 188 manual wind movement, a movement that
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arta Yellow Gold Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, 1950s Looks Like New Old Stock
Located in Long Beach, CA
lovely little watch is in new, old stock condition. It keeps great time and can be worn for all type of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Lip Yellow Rose Gold Manual Wind Watch
Located in London, GB
: New old stock vintage leather strap, 16 mm / 0.62in between lugs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LeCoultre 1960s Memodate Alarm Mechanical Pocket Watch New Old Stock Never Worn
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s LeCoultre Ararm Pocket Watch, this is absolutely Pristine, new old stock, never used
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80
s One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last image. Naturally
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80
s One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
are new old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last image
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80
s One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
. They are new old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last image
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80
s One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
set. They are new old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Sibon Gilt Bronze Prototype Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970 or 80
s One of Five
Located in Long Beach, CA
set. They are new old stock and still with their original straps. You can see all five in the last
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Elgin Ladies Stainless Steel Manual Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1933
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
It is rare to find new old stock watches that are so old, and so clean. This piece, in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Longines by Serge Manzon Large Sterling Midcentury Buckle Watch Never Worn
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
adjustable light Brown Leather Strap with Sterling fittings. This watch is New Old Stock, never worn, comes
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Santos Octagon Ladies SS Watch - WORN BY SUPERMODEL WINNIE HARLOW
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
watches are new-old-stock in presentation shadow box frames with photos.
Recently sold was a watch given
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Exacta Time Corp Stainless Steel Babe Ruth Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1948
Located in Chicago, IL
and a sweep seconds hand. The watch comes on a new old stock period tan leather Strap and also comes
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Corum Buckingham Large Sterling Mechanical Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Chicago, IL
Mechanical, Manual Wind movement, White Dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire Crown. New old stock
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baum
Mercier Gold Lapis Dial and Diamond Set Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
length 6 1/4 inches in length. Comes in original Box, this watch is new old stock, never worn and has
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph NOS
By Heuer
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a vintage Heuer Carrera Chronograph new old stock. This watch has a three register silver
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2426 c. 1950
s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
movement. This watch is in new old stock condition. The case is very ornate with hooded lugs, and a gold
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Lemania Stainless Steel New Old Stock Wristwatch circa 1950s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lemania stainless steel wristwatch with beautiful dial and lugs, from the 1950s. Manual-wind 15
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Wakmann Gigandet Gold-Plated Incabloc Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Wakmann
Located in Miami Beach, FL
case is in great new old stock condition with an original silvered dial. The watch is powered by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Tudor Steel Advisor New Old Stock Watch ref# 10050 circa 1970
s
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor SS Advisor new old stock unworn watch ref # 10050 serial # 980,xxx circa 1970's. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Breitling Pupitre Pult Bullhead Chronograph New Old Stock
By Breitling
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New Old Stock Breitling Pupitre Bullhead manual wind chronograph with Breitling V.7740 jeweled
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 7119G Ladies Calatrava Manual Wind, Not Worn
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
in NEW OLD STOCK CONDITION
The Watch is accompanied with its original certificate of origin, box and
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Clebar SS 3 Register Manual Wind Chronograph circa 1950
s
By Clebar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
luminous arabic indexs and luminous pencil hands. 3 registers manual wind Valjoux 72 movement, mint new old
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Original Art Deco Ladies Chrome Wristwatch Old /New Stock, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
This watch is the last wave of Art Deco watches we sourced this year, an incredible find of old/new
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Heuer Stainless Steel Carrera 1964 Reissue Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1990s
By Heuer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
well executed, it can be mistaken as the original.
Watch appears to be unworn, new old stock condition
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Dress Model Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
engraved Rolex logo and case serial #s. This watch could well be new old stock! Offered with our 1 year
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170G-001 manual-wind -39.5mm Circa 2017 Full Set
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170G-001 manual-wind watch,The watch measures 39.5mm in diameter and is
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Original 1930
s Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced
Located in Westward ho, GB
This watch is the last wave of Art Deco watches we sourced this year, an incredible find of old/new
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in L 9.45 in
Record Rose Gold “Datofix” Wristwatch
By Record Watch Co
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Record Geneve 18K Rose Gold “Datofix” triple calendar with moon phase circa 1950’s in mint new old
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Wyler stainless steel Alarm “Moderne” Manual Wristwatch, circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wyler stainless steel Alarm, in near new old stock condition with great looking “modern” graphics
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Heuer Stainless Steel Carrera 1964 Reissue Black Dial Manual Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
appears to be new old stock condition. Model ref # CS3111.BC0725, featuring 36mm case with screw down case
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Russian Mechanical Movement Watch. Masonic Emblems
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Mid Century Russian Mechanical Movement Watch. New Old Stock Masonic Emblems to Face, Gilt on Black
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Modernist Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe 5098R Rose Gold Gondolo Watch, circa 2010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
in 2010 and is in unused new old stock condition and was never worn. The watch measures 42 x 32 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank A Vis Wristwatch Ref W1529451
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
New Old Stock Mens Cartier Tank A Vis in 18k Yellow Gold On Strap W/ Deployment Buckle, Ref
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Flightmaster Chronograph ref. 145.036 circa 1970
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
black colors and original orange chrongraph hands. Fitted with new old stock Omega SS bracelet. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Flightmaster Chronograph ref. 145.036 circa 1970
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
rich gray and black colors and
original orange chrongraph hands. Fitted with new old stock Omega
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Steel Ranchero Model ref. 2990-1 circa 1960
s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega SS Ranchero ref 2990-1 new old stock case with original caseback sticker, new old stock
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bulova Rose Gilt Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
movement with subsidiary seconds. With period new-old-stock rose gilt combination brick link and stretch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Military Style Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with subsidiary seconds. Fitted with new old stock canvas military strap with orange bakelite buckle
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
BWC Swiss Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pushers and crowns. Mint and unpolished condition, probably new old stock.
Offered on your choice of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea Sky Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Favre-Leube
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Powered by a Valjoux 72 manual-wind three-register chronograph. Mint condition example, nearly new-old
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Base Metal U.S. Military Issue Wristwatch circa WW II
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
great medium-size vintage model.
Shown on a new old stock vintage military strap, but offered on your
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Stylish Art Deco Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
what we call 'old new stock', that is to say it's of the period dating to the 1930's but has never been
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rare Art Deco Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
rare opportunity to acquire a perfect condition Art Deco Gents wrist watch which is what we call 'old
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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Tissot Tradition Steel Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T063.210.11.037.00
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Tissot Tradition Stainless Steel Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch T063.210.11.037.00. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Quartz (Battery) Movement and Features: Roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Located in Puyallup, WA
Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$13,468
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Small Vintage Women
s Watch Signed Kody
Located in Vannes, FR
This vintage ladies' watch in 18-carat yellow gold by Kody is a true collector's item dating back to the 1960s. Equipped with a Swiss movement, it combines precision and timeless ele...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Original 1974 Alexis Barthelay Hand-Wound Movement Sterling Silver Watch
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1974, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Watch, a special piece characterized by an elegant, unique, absolutely chic yet timeless design.
This iconic watch is fully functional, in e...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,125
H 0.31 in W 0.276 in Dm 2.117 in L 6.69 in
Art Deco white gold platinum diamond watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Art-Deco watch in 18k (750°/°°) gold and platinum, decorated with a geometric motif set with diamonds totaling approx. 3.50 carats. Hand-wound mechanical movement, dial signed DUNKLI...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Wrist Watch, 35 MM Stainless Steel 3 piece Water Proof case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Excellent, mint condition, Silver Satin dial with raised and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ring natural 0.8ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum decorated with 19 natural Blue Sapphire stones and 2 Diamonds .
Vintage ring , hand - made in Europe ca 1950s -1960s, band hallm...
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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2010s Wrist Watches
Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its square case decorated with floral arabesques in 18-carat gold, measuring 19 mm. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophis...
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Vintage 1950s French Romantic Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Tortue Shaped Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s.
1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649.
Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.
Leather Band...
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Cintree Curvex 18k Diamonds Ladies Wristwatch Ref. 1750 S6 PM D CD
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Franck Muller Cintree Curvex Diamonds Ladies Wristwatch Ref. 1750 S6 PM D CD. The 18k yellow gold case is set with 157 brilliant-cut diamonds. It has a stunning red guilloche dial s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex / Marconi
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hermetic
METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium
CIRCA: 1930's
DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 ...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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