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Watches For Sale
Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Italian 14 Karat Diamond Bangle Watch. The case is 18 Karat and the bangle bracelet 14 Karat. This gorgeous timepiece features thirty prong-set round diamonds on the bezel and...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Chopard Your Hour Diamond Watch 4451 13/6621 Gold 18k Quartz 3.40ctw 1Yr Wnty
By Chopard
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Chopard
Model: Your Hour
Model Number: 4451 13/6621
Movement: Quartz
Warranty: One Year
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Mother of Pearl
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 18078 36mm Bark Finish Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18078
Serial: 615****
Year: 1979
Model: Rolex President Day-Date
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Band: 18k Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold
...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Glorious Art Deco feminine finery in 14 karat rose gold, this elegant vintage timepiece is adorned with .80 carats TW of Old Mine cut Rubies and .50...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Hilton 14k Yellow Gold Wind-Up Wristwatch with Diamond Accents
Located in Bloomington, MN
This vintage Hilton wristwatch is a classic example of mid-20th-century design, crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and detailed with subtle diamond accents. The square watch face displ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,264 Sale Price
20% Off
Audemars lds hex shape alt pave fluted sects diamond dial&hnds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This stunning timepiece by Audemars Piguet features a distinctive hexagon-shaped design, meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold. The champagne dial is adorned with diamond hour an...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Fun "Surfboard" Chronograph Dive Watch By Clebar Switzerland ca
1970
s
By Clebar
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An unusual chronograph from Clebar, ca' early 1970's — whose wares were distributed in the U.S. by Trauner and Son. Housed in a 37mm stainless steel cushion case with an acrylic crys...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men
s Wristwatch 16013 Stainless YellowGold 18k Automatic 1YrWnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Model Number: 16013
Movement: Automatic
Warranty: One Year
Year: 1986
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: White Roman
Metal Content: Stainless Steel &...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Rolex Day Date President Bark 18078 36mm Black Diamond Dial Bezel 18k Gold Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18078
Serial: 974****
Year: 1987
Model: Rolex Day Date President
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Band: 18k Yellow Gold President Band with Bark Finish...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Verge Fusee Day Date Centre Seconds, Intricate Enamel 58mm Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
The French Verge Fusee Calendar Centre Seconds Pocket Watch is a luxurious timepiece with a mechanical manual movement. This vintage piece, dating back to 1800, features an intricate...
Category
1820s French Antique Watches
Materials
Enamel
Vintage 1980’s 14KT Movado/Zenith Museum Watch – Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980’s Movado/Zenith Museum Watch featuring a 24mm 14KT yellow gold case with smooth bezel and classic black Museum dial. Powered by a Swiss-made Zenith 17-jewel manual wind ...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold
PIAGET vintage watch in white gold and diamonds
By Piaget
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Piaget watch in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Period: 1960-1970.
Case diameter: 2.3 cm.
Bracelet width: 1.6 cm.
Total length: 16 cm.
Diamond weight: approximately 0.70 carats...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116523 40mm Black Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116523
Serial: 6025****
Year: 2010 - 2016
Model: Rolex Daytona Cosmograph
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel
Antique Engraved 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Individually hand engraved fourteen karat 14K yellow gold links trimmed with gold braiding detail create this striking graduated bracelet crowned with an Etna watch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Watch
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Collection: Royal Oak Offshore
Movement Type: Automatic – Caliber 3126/3840
Case Material: 18K White Gold
Diamond Setting: Diamonds across the watch – inc...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$213,784
Rolex Datejust Ladies 69173 26mm Champagne Tapestry Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: 929****
Year: 1986
Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee
B...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel
JAR Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection Vintage Watch
By JAR
Located in Greenwich, CT
This JAR designed and collectible vintage watch from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection is wearable fine art. With a orange silicone watch strap, a champagne colored face, an...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 38mm White Dial Stainless Steel Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2656
Serial: 5192****
Model: Cartier Santos 100 XL
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Strap: Leather
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: White
Face: Sa...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthère Large 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This watch features a 29mm 18K yellow gold case with a smooth 18K yellow gold bezel. The ivory dial includes blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers, with minute marker...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Franck Muller Geneve Cintree Curvex Silver Dial Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
The Curvex watch is Franck Muller's most distinctive silhouette. In modern and practical polished stainless steel case, this watch is perfect for the everyday and every special occas...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee 887901 18K Yellow gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee Large Men's Watch. It features a 30mm 18K yellow gold case with a smooth 18K yellow gold bezel. The ivory dial is adorned with blue steel hands and Roman numera...
Category
1990s Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Piaget 24MM 9805 B 68 18K Gold Diamond Neiman Marcus Lapis Dial Watch
By Piaget
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Piaget
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold
Diameter: 24.00 mm
Weight: 61.36 grams
Lady's 18K yellow gold diamond and lapis lazuli PIAGET Ellipse Swiss-made wris...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Burgundy Dial Manual Wind Vermeil 1981
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This Cartier Must de Cartier Tank is a beautifully preserved vintage example, distinguished by its rare burgundy dial with natural spidering – a unique patina developed over time tha...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Omega De Ville Two-Tone Stainless Steel
18K Gold Quartz Women’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Omega De Ville wristwatch showcasing timeless Swiss craftsmanship. This refined model features a two-tone stainless steel and gold-plated case and bracelet, paired with a ...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
NEW Rolex Lady Datejust 28mm 279381RBR Aubergine Diamond Dial Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
New Gucci 40mm stainless steel quartz watch
By Gucci
Located in Cattolica, IT
New Gucci Watch swiss made stainless steel quartz.
The 'watch has never been worn and comes from an authorized Italian seller.
Accompanied by box and Gucci international warranty.
T...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Marina J. Vintage Platinum
Diamond Watch with Blue Sapphire
Pearls
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful One of A Kind piece by Marina J. A vintage working manual Diamond studded French Platinum watch is reworked into a gorgeous Pearl and Sapphire bracelet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Pla...
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 32MM 3372 Brown Bubble Back Steel Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Men's
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 32.00 mm
Weight: 44.38 grams
ROLEX Gent's stainless steel ROLEX wristwatch. The "ROLEX " trademark (or hallmark)...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Coronet 2.04 Carats Mixed-Cut Diamonds Vintage 1940s Ladies Watch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Coronet ladies watch, featuring mixed-cut diamonds weighing 2.04 carats total. Made with platinum, this vintage watch measures 14.25 mm in width and 6.5 inches in length. It ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Artisan Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari tubogas backwind central e/w oval watch tapered bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This 1970s Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold and features a signature coiled Tubogas bracelet. Its centerpiece is an ivory oval dial measuring 24mm and w...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52509, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Perpetual 1908 Ref. 52509-0006 is a testament to Rolex’s enduring pursuit of excellence — a watch that bridges timeless tradition with contemporary sophistication. Crafted entirely in 18k White Gold, this 39mm masterpiece embodies understated elegance and precision engineering. Its luminous Intense White dial is accentuated by elongated, hand-applied 18k White Gold hour markers and refined Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12 o’clock. A beautifully balanced small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock adds character and functionality, while the polished sword...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
White Gold
ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel Working Keeps Time
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ROLEX Watch 1948 Vintage Ref 4498 Stainless Steel
0.59 million serial number, circa 1948
Case in original unpolished condition
In good condition, working, keeping time, Dial maybe ...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Watches
Ladies Chopard Happy Sport 32MM Happy Diamonds 8236 Stainless Steel Watch
By Chopard
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chopard
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 32.00 mm
Weight: 72.95 grams
CHOPARD Lady's stainless steel diamond and sapphire Chopard Swiss-made wristwa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Men
s Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rolex men's wristwatch is a luxury timepiece with a round silver case and a blue and gold bezel. The watch features baton indexes on a gold dial, with a quickset function and a ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Versus by Gianni Versace Watch
Located in Capri, IT
Versus by Gianni Versace Watch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Watches
Cartier Calibre de Cartier 42mm 18K Rose Gold Steel Ivory Dial Watch W7100042
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well.
🕰 Cartier Calibre de Cartier W7100042
Brand: Cartier
Model: Calibre de Cartier...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm "Lug Tip to L...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Watch Box, New Creme Empty Acs. Oyster Perpetual Daytona GMT Datejust New
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Used Authentic Rolex Watch BOX
I used this box to display my watch
Used but original box of Rolex + outer box
Inner Box measurements in inches
7 inches X 5 Inches X 3 Inches
...
Category
2010s Watches
French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant Watch in 18 karat rose and green gold, horse head hallmark.
Women's pocket watch with a round case. The back is white enamel, with gold hands and black enamel Roman numerals....
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel Cartier Inc. mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire Crown, White dial with Bl...
Category
1980s French Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Rondo Round Ref 1920-1 90s Automatic White Roman Numeral Dial
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Cartier Santos round reference 1920-1 automatic two tone with a clean white roman numeral dial from the 1990s. Keeps great time and is fu...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
FURLA scribble butterfly logo silver disc chain watch bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FURLA scribble butterfly logo silver disc chain watch bracelet
Reference: ANWU/A00315
Brand: Furla
Material: Metal
Color: Silver, White
Pattern: Animal Print
Closure: Lobster Clasp
E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver
$52 Sale Price
65% Off
Patek Philippe Neptune 25mm 18k White Gold Diamond Dial Watch 4872/3G-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned excellent condition. Very rare model. It comes with Patek travel pouch, no papers.
🕰 Product Overview
Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Neptune
Model Number: 4872/3G-001
...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
White Gold
Breitling Colt 44MM A74388 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
By Breitling
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Breitling
Gender: Men
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 44.00 mm
Weight: 181.05 grams
Men's stainless steel BREITLING Swiss-made watch with original box and papers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Piaget Polo Ladies
Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A classic ladies' watch created by Piaget from the Polo collection, featuring 18K yellow gold with a 23.3 mm case. This 1980s watch is 6.25 inches in length.
Movement: Quartz
Metal...
Category
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1978 ROLEX MEN
S DATEJUST 16013 Two Tone Quick Set Wristwatch Box All Factory
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8 inch 23 links two tone 14K Gold & Steel bracelet
Factory Blue Dial
14K gold Bezel
Working condition
Manufacturing date of 1978
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Omega Seamaster 1660216 – 1978 – Cushion Case – Gold Plated – Full Service
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Screaming 70’s style, this Omega Seamaster reference 1660216 from 1978 is a true vintage statement. Its gold-plated case and jubilee-style bracelet show the patina and wear that make...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
Mid Victorian Period - English Lever Large / Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch with Attached Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain, T-Bar and Coin. Hallmark Birmingha...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel
Gold Watch 69173 Ivory Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Datejust. Stainless steel case with fluted bezel (26mm). Ivory dial py...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Tegrov World Time Chronograph with Date, 17 Jewel Manually Wound, c1970
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Tegrov world Time chronograph with date features a stainless steel 46mm (exc crown) case and is powered by a 17 jewel manually wound movement. Wonderfully retro,...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
PIAGET Black Watch
By Piaget
Located in PARIS, FR
PIAGET watch in 18k white gold, onyx, and diamonds.
Period: 1980s.
Dial diameter: 2.7 x 2.3 cm.
Bracelet size: medium.
Total weight: 22.26 grams.
Hand-wound mechanical movement sign...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,102
Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Reference# 279135rbr, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Lady-Datejust Ref. 279135RBR-0001 is a captivating blend of elegance, luxury, and refined craftsmanship. Presented in unworn condition, this exquisite 28 mm timepiece is cr...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Gold
Cartier Tank Must Black Leather Watch WSTA0042
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301731
Comes With Full Set (Box + Card)
Date 2022
RRP £3,150 incl. Taxes
Model WSTA0042
Serial Number 43**********
Metal Stainless steel
Materials Calfskin
Stones Sapphire
Weig...
Category
2010s French Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 Reference# 336933, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref. 336933-0001, represents a fusion of advanced engineering, luxury, and timeless style. Designed for the sophisticated world traveler, this 42mm masterpiece ...
Category
2010s Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Unused Cartier 18 Karat Gold
14mm Leather Wrist Watch Band
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage unused Cartier 18 karat gold and leather wrist watch band.
With a dark brown leather alligator skin pattern.
The buckle has the mirrored C Cartier signature logo.
Simply a great watch band!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, unused estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Fineness:
Marked 18k for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 18K
Marks:
Cartier CC...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Divan 38MM 2602 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 38.00 mm
Weights: 68.18 grams
One 18K yellow gold diamond Cartier Swiss-made wristwatch with original box. The "CARTIER " tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 1675 40mm Red Blue Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1675
Serial: 316****
Year: 1973
Model: Rolex GMT-Master
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Pepsi - Blue and Red
...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piaget 15706 D2 Ladies Watch – 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond Bezel, Opal Dial, Quartz
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This stunning offered here is a rare and luxurious Piaget 15706 D2 ladies watch, dating from approximately 1985. With a slim 24mm case crafted entirely in solid 18K yellow gold, this...
Category
1980s Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1985 Rolex Lady-Datejust Wristwatch in 18k Yellow Gold Ref: 69068
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This 1985 Rolex Datejust is a luxurious ladies’ timepiece crafted from 18k yellow gold with a 26mm case, a classic champagne dial, and a President bracelet. Adorned with factory-set ...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
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