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Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6532 Mens 1950s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA662
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Royal Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind All Original RA681
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Omega Ref 2862 32mm Mens 1950s Gold Capped Vintage Automatic RA656
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7808 14k SS 34mm Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA646
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1950s Vintage Hand Wind RA681B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7808 14k SS 34mm Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA646B
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670
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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624
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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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision 34mm Mens 1980s Manual Hand Wind RA683B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic RA673
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 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 3544 Golden Ellipse 18k Gold 33MM Mens Manual Wind 1970s RA536
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rotation today. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GENDER : Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex GMT Master Ref 1675 40mm Pepsi Bezel Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA658
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster GMT Master Ref 1675 Mens 40mm 1970s Pepsi Bezel Automatic RA658B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA685B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA685
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA675
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B
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 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1980s Computer Dial Automatic RA617B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
lifestyle. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1980s Computer Dial Automatic RA617
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch GENDER : Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA607B
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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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1970s All Original RA607
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Hand-Wind 1950s Swiss Vintage RA191B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GENDER : Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604B
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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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA594B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Vintage Automatic 1980s RA588B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA594
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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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Vintage Automatic 1980s RA588
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602
By Rolex
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

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1970s All Original RA602
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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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster 16030 Datejust 36mm Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA550B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Electronic F300 38mm Mens Day Date Gold Capped 1970s RA580
By Omega
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

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 Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1980s RA587
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 14k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA570B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586
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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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1980s RA587
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35MM Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA568B
By Rolex
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 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA568
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GENDER : Men's Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA564
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection. THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA562B
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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Stainless Steel

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Pre Owned Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of pre owned watches. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, stainless steel and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6233 vintage editions and 4463 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of pre owned watches made by modern jewelers — as well as those associated with contemporary — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 314, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut pre owned watches for sale. When shopping our range of pre owned watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are Pre Owned Watches?

On average, pre owned watches at 1stDibs sell for $7,269, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $1,251,163 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Pre Owned Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether pre-owned Rolex watches hold their value depends on a variety of factors, including the specific model, how well the watch is cared for and what demand and supply are like in the future. It’s worth noting that Rolex watches, perhaps more than any other brand’s timepieces, hold their value over time. And some vintage and pre-owned models, like the emerald-green Rolex Submariner “Hulk,” have been known to appreciate well above their original purchase price. The greatest advantage to buying a pre-owned Rolex is that it opens up a wider range of models to consider, including rare ones that have been discontinued. Another plus is that a pre-owned Rolex experiences less of an initial depreciation than a new one and will lose value more slowly over time. The greatest drop in the value of a Rolex generally occurs right after it’s been purchased new, although not every Rolex experiences depreciation to the same degree. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy a pre-owned Rolex from a variety of sources, including individual sellers, authorized dealers, auction houses and various online platforms, including 1stDibs. Buying from a reputable dealer or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic Rolex timepiece in good working order. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Rolex watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Founders Nick and Giles English own Bremont Watches as of January 2022. The brothers founded the luxury watchmaker in England in 2002 and serve as the chief designers for their brand's pilot watches. Find a selection of Bremont Watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Swatch Group owns Omega watches as of December 2021. The public company has its headquarters in Bienne, Switzerland, the same city that serves as Omega's base of operations. Swatch opened for business in 1983. Find a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 2002, Bulgari Group acquired Daniel Roth. Daniel Roth is a luxury watch brand in the Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, and is known for creating highly complex and detailed watches. You’ll find a selection of Daniel Roth watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Swiss Watch International owns Lucien Piccard as of December 2021. The Ben-Shmuel family is the sole owner of Swiss Watch International. Lucien Piccard originally founded the watchmaker in Switzerland in 1923. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Lucien Piccard watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Laurence Graff owns the Graff diamond watch. The luxury watchmaker has introduced two watches that the title "Graff diamond watch" refers to — the Hallucination and the Fascination. Both have estimated values above $40 million and remain in Graff's possession. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Graff watches.