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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Watch Silver Roman Dial 16220 Circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The watc...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Orange Dial circa, 1980 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Two Tone Stainless Steel & 18Kt. Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch Blue Roman Dial and Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Watch Blue Roman Dial and Diamond Bezel Oyster Band 68274
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Roadster Men s Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W62002V3 2510
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W62002V3 2510 - Automatic winding. Roadster
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Stainless Steel Ice Blue Dial with Diamonds Watch 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69160 Stainless Steel Ice Blue Color Dial with 8 + 2 Diamond RT
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cyma Stainless Steel Navy Star with Original Dial and Hands, Circa 1950 s
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Datejust Reference 6605 with Original Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Grey Roman Dial Diamond Bezel/Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Silver Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee Watch Diamond Bezel/Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Black Roman Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee Watch Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Sapphires
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Black Roman Dial Diamond/Emerald Bezel Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The w...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel, Circa 1990. This
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom Silver Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs 16014. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratche...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Original Silver Dial 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Red Dial, Early 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970 / 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Factory Original Dial from 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Powder Blue Dial, 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1970's DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Metallic Pink Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch 16013. This
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Purple Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Stainless Steel

Vintage NOS Mido Worldtimer GMT 5200 Stainless Steel / Gold Plated Boxed Men Wat
By Chaumet
Located in Toronto, CA
Box Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel / Gold
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's / 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / 770
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Early Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14Kt. Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1953 / 1954
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rado Green Horse Day/Date Automatic Stainless Steel Watch
By RADO
Located in Toronto, CA
: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 34 mm. (without
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1980s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Steel

Marina B. 18KYellow Gold And Darkened Stainless Steel Large Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
The flexible cuff-bracelet composed of contoured bands, set in alternating intervals weighing approximately 300 grams, internal circumference approximately 7.25 inches at the widest,...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel White Color Dial with Diamonds Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel White Color Dial with Diamonds Deployment buckle 69174
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Mother of Pearl Dial circa, 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Classic Stainless Steel White MOP Dial with Diamonds Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Lugs.Stainless Steel Watch with Jubilee Band 16014 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished
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1990s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1957 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Red Dial from 1967
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1967 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Marina B 18K Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Green Emerald Cuff Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
This striking Marina B. 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet showcases the brand's
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Model 66800SA 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Model 66800SA Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold, 28mm Gold
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Blue Roman Numeral Dial circa, 1960 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Solid White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oyster Perpetual Date Model Ref. 1501 circa 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 / 73 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Mother of Pearl Dial circa, 1960 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Orange Dial circa, circa 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Custom Sage Green Dial circa, 1980 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Sage Green Dial circa 1960 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bunkyo Tokyo Stainless Steel Automatic Salmon Dial Watch #21422
Located in Washington Depot, CT
watch is the Kurono Tokyo Bunkyō Edition. 37mm stainless steel case Salmon dial with silver and black
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Markers 1960 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Markers 1960 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex White Roman Dial Datejust Diamond Bezel/Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Made Dial, circa 1960 s with Vuitton Strap
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Dial circa, 1970 s 80 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Dial 1960 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust circa 1953-54 with Original Solid Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial, circa 1980 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corum Clipper Club 29mm Ivory Dial Stainless Steel 18k Gold 49425 Swiss Watch
By Corum
Located in Toronto, CA
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless Steel And 18K Gold
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1980s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Stick Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Stick Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel, Circa 1984. This
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1980s Swiss Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial from Early 70 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Stainless Steel Jewelry

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Stainless Steel

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