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Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K White Gold Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch 326934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 2010-Now Handedness: Right Movement: Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Number of Jewels: 40 Jewels
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel Blue Index Dial Jubilee Smooth Automatic Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Rhodium Index Dial Smooth Jubilee Automatic Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, date
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Rolex Sea Dweller Red Line Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 126600
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
mechanical (automatic) movement and is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, date
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht Master 40mm 18K Gold Steel Chocolate Dial Automatic Watch 116621
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Automatic) Escapement Type: Anchor Movement Caliber: Rolex Caliber 3235 Number of Jewels: 31 Jewels Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Raymond Weil Freelancer Chrono Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 7731-ST1-20621
By Raymond Weil
Located in New York, NY
New with Defects Raymond Weil Freelancer Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 7731-ST1-20621. The
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2010s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Silver Dial Smooth Bezel Oyster Automatic Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Gray Watch Shape: Round Band Type: Bracelet Closure: Fold-Over Clasp Case Finish: Polished Mechanical
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II #1655 Straight Hand Steel Automatic Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
matching hands Bracelet: 78360 Oyster Bracelet w/ 12 links; end links 580 All watches have been
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1970s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel 18K White Gold White Dial Mens Automatic Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Automatic) Caliber: Rolex caliber 3235 Number of Jewels: 31 Jewels Features: Self-Winding, Swiss Made, Swiss
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Central Western District, HK
; end links 380 & clasp code S P11 Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original
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1970s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Diamond Bronze Dial Automatic Watch 178344
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Mechanical (Automatic) Caliber: Caliber 2235 Number of Jewels: 31 Jewels Features: Self-Winding, Swiss Made
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

New 2025 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Watch 126000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal, Luxury Department: Men Watch Shape: Round Handedness: Right
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Smooth Bezel Silver Index Dial Automatic Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New watch.2022-2023 card. Comes with an Original Box and Papers. Covered by a 5-year Chronostore
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Gold Steel Black Dial Smooth Oyster Automatic Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Submariner Matte Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch and Paper Tag, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Central Western District, HK
Warranty dated 1972.8.2. from Rolex Watch Okinawa General Agency; Red & Green Serial Tag Our company
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1970s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Pink MOP Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond Bezel and Pink Mother of Pearl dial.
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20th Century Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Gold Steel Black Diamond Dial Automatic Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

New 2024 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Steel Silver Dial Oyster Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller Everose Gold Chocolate Dial Automatic Watch B&P 326935
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box and paper. 3-year in-house warranty.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960
By Rolex
Located in Central Western District, HK
58 & clasp code 4 68 Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and
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1960s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Dial 16618 Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central Western District, HK
links; SEL with clasp code P6 Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and
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1990s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Small Crown Gilt Black Dial 6205 Steel Automatic Watch 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central Western District, HK
/ Leather Strap Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and running properly
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1950s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Steel Jubilee Automatic Watch 126713GRNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Mint Green New Release Steel White Gold Automatic Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The Original box and papers are included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rado NCC 101 Ref.11944 DAY/DATE GREY DIAL 42mm Men s Automatic Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 42 mm. (without
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1970s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany and Co Mark Coupe Automatic Watch. Ladies Tiffany and Co Coupe Timepiece
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co Coupe Watch Ladies Mark Coupe Resonator Stainless Steel with Beautiful Silver Dial
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Noda Aero Series-1 43MM Steel CZ Stone White Skeleton Dial Automatic Watch
Located in New York, NY
New watch. Comes with original box and papers. Assembled in the USA, Japanese movement. 7-year
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Blancpain Ultra Slim Automatic Watch 1151-1127-11
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Case size: 34mm -Stainless steel -Movement: Automatic -Dial: White -Roman Numerals
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2010s Used Automatic Watches

Rolex Yacht-Master 126655 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Right 🔹 Movement Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Caliber: Rolex Calibre 3235 Jewels: 31
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi 126710BLRO Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Automatic) Caliber: Rolex 3285 Jewels: 31 jewels Escapement Type: Anchor Functions: GMT (dual time
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with a original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Sky Dweller 42mm 326235 Rose Gold White Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master 126622 40mm Platinum Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300 41mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 2025 B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new, 2025 card, comes with original box and papers. 5 years Rolex warranty
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Tudor Style 38mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 12503-0003
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
New watch. Comes with the original box and papers. Open card. Basic Details Brand: TUDOR Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Tudor Style 38mm Gold Steel Silver Diamond Dial Men Automatic Watch 12503-0005
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The watch comes with an original box and paper. Open dated card. Basic Details Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

White Gold

Tudor Style 38mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch 12503-0002
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
Handedness: Right Display & Design Display: Analog Dial Color: Silver Indices: Stick Indexes Watch Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Sky-Dweller Gold Steel Black Dial Oyster Band Automatic Watch 326934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. This watch comes with an original box and paper. Brand and Series Information: Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Pippo Perez Steel Diamond Automatic Watch, circa 2010 with 3 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Automatic Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Black / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Automatic Watches

Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Steel 18k Gold White Dial Mens Automatic Watch 326934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Automatic Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international
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1980s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date 40 18K Gold Index Slate Dial Diamond Automatic Watch 228349RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Switzerland Style: Luxury Vintage: No Display: Analog Year Manufactured: 2023 Watch Shape: Round Case
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

White Gold

Raymond Weil Freelancer 42 Date Day Leather Steel Automatic Watch 7731-SC2-65655
By Raymond Weil
Located in New York, NY
-Date Dial Automatic Men's Classic Watch. The inner side of the band has glue marks as shows in
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2010s Swiss Used Automatic Watches

New Rolex Datejust 41 18K White Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Steel Watch Shape: Round Band Type: Bracelet Closure: Fold-Over Clasp Case Finish: Polished Mechanical
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 126333 Steel 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18K Rose Gold Olive Dial Automatic Watch 228235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Features: Day/Date, Screwdown Crown, Self-Winding, Swiss Made, Swiss
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

NEW Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Ceramic Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 116680
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
116680 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: No Movement: Type: Mechanical (Automatic
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel White Gold Mint Green Dial Automatic Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Cartier 2529 Pasha de Cartier Diamond Grill Automatic Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
size 6.5" wrist Movement: Automatic Additional Details: This item comes with a 1 year warranty! SKU
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Late 20th Century Swiss Used Automatic Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

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Used Automatic Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of used automatic watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using stainless steel, gold and 18k gold. Find a collection of 891 vintage versions or 1112 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of used automatic watches bearing modern or contemporary hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Rolex, Cartier and Omega are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 108 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of used automatic watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are Used Automatic Watches?

Prices for used automatic watches start at $179 and top out at $425,321 with these watches, on average, selling for $9,439.

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 Used Automatic Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends. Some Omega watch models feature automatic movement, which charges itself from the motion of your wrist as you wear it. Omega also offers quartz watches as well, which must be wound. Browse a wide range of Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Omega has automatic watches. Most of the Omega Constellation watches, including the Omega Constellation Globemaster, are automatic watches. An automatic watch uses the motion of the wearer to power the winding mechanism. Find vintage and contemporary Omega watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An automatic watch means a watch that is self-winding. It is a mechanical watch which is powered by the natural motion of the wearer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, as of December 2021, all of the timepieces made by Omega are automatic watches. In the past, Omega did offer mechanical watches. Some of the watchmaker's most well-known collections are the Constellation, the Seamaster and the Speedmaster. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex watches are automatic. They run on a perpetual rotor that uses the movement of the wearer’s wrist to transfer energy to the mainspring of the watch. In fact, a ticking Rolex could indicate a fake! Shop professionally vetted Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

    Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a doctor's watch, use the large dial to track the time. The smaller dial is for measuring a patient's pulse. If you would like to try it, find the pulse point and wait for the second hand to reach the 12 o'clock position. Then, count the number of beats you hear until the second hand returns to that point. You'll find a selection of doctor's watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A watch fob is a pocket watch chain. It is used to make the pocket watch more accessible, giving the user something to grab on to when pulling a pocket watch out of a vest or pants pocket. The classic way to wear a pocket watch is at the end of a fob in the waistcoat pocket. Shop a range of antique and designer watch fobs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There isn't one specific brand or model of watch that the military uses. Generally, members of the military wear watches that are durable, waterproof, shockproof and accurate in the field. Shop a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Yes, diamonds are used in watches. Many watches contain bearings crafted out of lab-made jewels, which minimize friction and support more accurate timekeeping. In some cases, makers use lab-made diamonds for these features. Watchmakers may also set decorative diamonds into the bezel or bracelet to enhance the visual appeal of their timepieces. Some makers well-known for their diamond watches include Graff, Chopard, Jacob Co., Piaget, Hublot, Cartier and Bulgari. Shop a collection of diamond watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Michele watches use a wide range of movements. For some of its high-end watches, the brand produces the movements at its Swiss atelier, while others feature movements crafted by other Swiss makers. Michele has incorporated specific movements into its timepieces, including the ETA 2824-2, the Sellita SW200 and the Ronda 515. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Michele watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bremont recently unveiled its new movement, the ENG300. The movement is a 65-hour automatic with a silicon escapement manufactured at Bremont’s watchmaking factory ‘The Wing’. You can shop a collection of authentic Bremont watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, Hermès watches use batteries. The batteries power the quartz mechanism that allows the timepieces to precisely track the hours. In most cases, Hermès boutiques will change the batteries in Hermès timepieces for free, but you may need an appointment for this service. Contact the boutique you intend to visit for more information. Find an assortment of Hermès watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Patek Philippe quartz watches are battery powered, but automatic and manual winding ones are not. The batteries on quartz watches usually last for a few years before needing to be replaced. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Patek Philippe timepieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The number one watch brand in the U.S. varies over time. However, experts state that Apple Watch has the most widespread recognition in the U.S., followed by Rolex. Other watchmakers that enjoy a high degree of name notoriety in the country include Breitling, Bulova, Cartier, Chanel, Gucci, IWC, Longines, Seiko, TAG Heuer, Tiffany Co., Timex and Vacheron Constantin. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    People never stopped using pocket watches entirely. In fact, many luxury watchmakers continue to release new pocket watches. Some notable contemporary models include the Patek Philippe Grand Complications Pocket Watch, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Pocket Watch, the A. Lange Söhne 1815 Pocket Watch, the Breguet Classique Pocket Watch and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Pocket Watch. As to when wristwatches became more popular than pocket watches for daily wear, the shift happened in the years following World War I. Although the first wristwatches date back to the 19th century, it wasn't until soldiers who had worn wristwatches in the field returned home that demand for the timepieces really grew. Many watchmakers had developed new designs and technologies to contribute to the war effort, adding to the increased popularity of wristwatches during the 1920s and ’30s. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The quality of the diamonds used in Gucci jewelry and watches varies. However, the luxury maker has a reputation for being selective about its materials. As a result, most diamonds utilized by Gucci carry clarity ratings of VVS to VS clarity and color ratings of F or G. Gemologists working for the luxury fashion house individually select each stone from supplies provided through conflict-free mining activities. Find a range of Gucci jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.