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Vintage Omega Seamaster 36mm Case
Located in London, GB
Classic, reliable, and instantly recognizable, this vintage Omega Seamaster is a true icon of Swiss watchmaking. With its 36mm case and waterproof design, it combines timeless style ...
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Late 20th Century Watches

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Stainless Steel

Marina J. Emerald Encrusted Vintage Watch with Woven Pearls and 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous reworking of antique jewelry by Marina J. This One of A Kind piece features a Vintage solid 14k White Gold working Bulova watch, stamped 14k on its back. The manual dial wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Watches

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
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1980s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
The watch: A Cartier Tank Americaine, reference W26019L1. Designed as a rectangular 18K white gold case on a 18K white gold bracelet composed of seventeen links. The rectangular case...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k Gold/Steel Automatic Women s Watch Ref 67193
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant, this Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 67193 is a refined women’s timepiece that blends luxury with everyday versatility. The stainless steel case is paired with...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Accutron Spaceview Stainless Steel Tuning Fork Men’s Watch
Located in New York, NY
An iconic vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview men’s wristwatch, celebrated for its revolutionary tuning fork movement—one of the earliest electronic timekeeping innovations. This model...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Men’s Watch Ref. 3954
Located in New York, NY
This refined Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3954 embodies the purity and elegance that define the Calatrava line. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the watch features a clean white lacquer ...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

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Stainless Steel

Armani Exchange Gold-Tone Leather Strap Watch
Located in Amman, JO
Armani Exchange Gold-Tone Leather Strap Watch Sleek and refined, this Armani Exchange women's watch is the perfect balance of modern minimalism and timeless style. Featuring a clean...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: This Rolex stainless steel GMT‑Master II wristwatch offers classic sport‑luxury styling with a robust automatic movement and dual‑time functionality, ideal for freq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1940 s Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum Diamonds
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

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Platinum

Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch 1920s Swiss Mechanical Authentic 1920s Art Deco diamond ladies cocktail watch ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chopard Diamond Happy Sport Pink Leather 36mm Wrist Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This custom made Chopard Diamond Happy Sport Pink Leather 36mm Wrist Watch is a stunning and luxurious timepiece that exudes elegance and playful charm. Crafted with a delicate pink ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Gucci Vintage Two-Tone Stainless Steel Gold Unisex Watch, Model 9000 M, c.1990
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and iconic vintage Gucci unisex wristwatch, dating to the 1990s. The watch features a two-tone stainless steel and gold-tone case, paired with a matching articulated brace...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Marcel Boucher Mod Lucite Chrome Wrist Watch ca 1970
Located in University City, MO
Marcel Boucher Mod lucite chrome women's wrist watch ca 1970 The futuristic design combines a circular lucite disc that frames the black watch dial The...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

90 s Rare Piaget 9057 Tiger Eye Yellow Gold
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare Piaget Tank watch Ref. 9057 Very rare tiger eye dial 18 KT Yellow gold case Manual wind movement Period: 90's Case mm 26 x 32 Brown lizard prin...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

90 s Rare Piaget 7148 Lapislazzuli Yellow Gold
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare Piaget watch Ref. 7148 Very rare lapislazzuli dial 18 KT Yellow gold case Quartz movement Period: 90's Case mm 23 x 30 Original Piaget blue leather strap Original Piaget 18 KT ...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Tanagra Full Diamond 18K White Gold LADIES Watch Ref. M406 D
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzle the eye with this exceptional Piaget Tanagra full diamond watch, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold. This elegant 25 mm timepiece featu...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, vintage classic Rolex Perpetual Ref.4134 in luxurious solid 18k rose gold, c.1945, unrestored dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960 s Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold Diamonds
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Vintage...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

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White Gold

1980 Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980 Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch. This Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 1980. It's in exceptiona...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Solid 14k Zodiac Pendant Watch Movement by Concord. 1960 s
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. The 14k Gold Tiffany & Co pendant watch was made in the late 1960's-1970's, when the "age of Aquarius" was popular in music and culture. The 12 Zodiac ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN and index hour markers to the face. Set with a Speidel gold-plated and black cord watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold Diamonds w Oyster Perpetual Band 1970 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold and Diamonds on the Numbers with an Oyster Band Creator: Rolex 2416631 , 6627 Design: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 18kYellow-Rose Gold S...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1910 s ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench Watch
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Watches

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Other

Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Yellow Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
The watch: A Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex, reference WE101151-1830. Designed as a eighteen karat yellow gold and pave diamond rectangular case on a new leather strap with a depl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Constellation 18k Rose Gold 35mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA705
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, 18k solid rose gold Men's Omega Constellation automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed p...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage RolexCellini 70s 18K Yellow Gold Tank Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm Ca
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini manual wind tank in 18K yellow gold with a champagne dial from the 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 25x32mm case s...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 14k Solid Gold 36mm Jumbo Bumper Automatic Mens Vintage 1950s RA695
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, 14k solid gold Men's Omega jumbo bumper automatic, c.1950s, unrestored, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega sign...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

1966 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Automatic Mens "Union Oil" Watch 14K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

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14k Gold

1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet Rare Black Dial, 1970 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1963 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch Ref. 2599 - 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 1940s Vacheron Constantin dress watch is an early testament to the Maison’s dedication to detail and elegance. Housed in a strong 18k yellow gold case. It carries both...
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1940s Vintage Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men s 18k Rose Gold Watch 118205
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch 118205 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. President. 18k rose gold case with smooth bezel; inner bezel eng...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless treasure 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 5030 Big Bubble automatic, c.1940s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmak...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

2015, Lady s DateJust Rolex Watch #179173
Located in Troy, MI
Estate Rolex lady's Datejust style# 179173 in stainless steel & 18 karat yellow gold with champagne dial, diamond markers, fluted bezel & Jubilee bracelet. Excellent condition. All ...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond

1997 Rolex Submariner Date 16613 – Two-Tone Blue “Bluesy”
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The 1997 Rolex Submariner 16613 in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold is one of the most iconic two-tone sports watches ever produced. Known affectionately by collectors as the “Blu...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Tank De Ville Stainless Steel Automatic Men s Watch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Omega Tank De Ville Ref. 155.007 offers refined elegance in a sleek stainless steel tonneau-shaped case, powerfully driven by an automatic move...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Rolex Daytona 116568BR is crafted in 18K yellow gold and fitted with a rare baguette diamond–set bezel. The striking mother-of-pearl dial features luminescent-inlay ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970 s OMEGA DE VILLE Vintage Mens Full Size SS Steel Watch - Mint with Warranty
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

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Steel

Cartier Baignoire W15133L2 18K white Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Baignoire 1955 Ladies' Watch is an elegant timepiece that combines timeless design with luxury. Its unique shape, measuring 22mm by 30mm, is crafted from 18k white gold a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. victorian diamond seed pearl 18k yellow gold enamel watch/pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Victorian watch pendant by Tiffany & Co. is a rare and poetic fusion of horology and fine jewelry, embodying the romance and craftsmanship of the turn of the 20th ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Platinum 4.58ctw Round Baguette Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 194 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - 3.88ctw (approx.) 2 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Bezel Set - 0.70ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 4.58 (approx.) Material: Platinum Case Overall Height: 34.8mm (1.3") Case Width: 14.5mm (0.5") (not including the crown) Bracelet Length: Measures 6.75 inches next to a ruler - Will fit up to a 6.5 inch wrist. Movement: Paul...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1980’s Ulysse Nardin Ref. 311/51 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A refined ladies’ vintage Ulysse Nardin wristwatch from the 1980s, showcasing the brand’s renowned craftsmanship and precision. This elegant timepiece features a 27mm 18KT yellow gol...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

2002 Rolex Ladies DateJust Two Tone Blue Diamond Dial Watch 79173 #23237
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2002 Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Model: 79173 Serial: Y611504 This classic Rolex ladies watch is set in stainless steel with 18K gold bezel and gold accents on oyster band 26mm ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat 40MM K13048 18K Yellow Gold Brown White Chronograph Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Breitling Gender: Mens Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 40.00 mm Weight: 118.00 grams BREITLING Gent's 18K yellow gold BREITLING Swiss-made wristwatch with original ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Roadster Ladies 2675 Stainless Watch Silver Dial #23251
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Roadster Ladies Watch Model: 2675 Serial: 220872RB This classic Cartier watch is set in stainless steel. Case is 31mm x 37mm and all stainless steel Silver dial with blac...
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20th Century Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Watch in 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox alarm wristwatch, crafted in a 34.5MM solid 14KT yellow gold case. The silver dial features raised gold hour markers, a central alarm d...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1990 Rolex Day-Date President 18248 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36mm Box #23235
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1990 Rolex Day-Date President Watch Model: 18248 Serial: E840743 This classic Rolex Day-Date President watch is set in solid 18K yellow gold. 36mm case Champagne Dial with Day Date indicators and diamond markers Gold bark finish center band - fits up to 8" bracelet size - no additional links available - very slight stretch to band / very good condition Authentic Rolex bezel...
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1990s Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

2014 Chanel J12 Montre 365 Rose Gold Ceramic J12 Watch 365
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel watch model J12 365 (reference H3839) in ceramic and rose gold, automatic winding, calendar at 6 o'clock, second hand, golden beige guilloché dial, double folding clasp, water resistant to 100m. Diameter 3.65 cm, length 15.5 cm (a link currently on order from Chanel). The watch has been worn but it is in very good condition, it is delivered without original invoice, in a Chanel travel case...
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2010s French Watches

1950 s SWISS DATE-O-GRAPH Vintage Mens Triple Date Calendar - 18K Gold Plated
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Submariner Date 40MM 1680 Brown Buttery Yellow Lume Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Mens Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 40.00 mm Weight: 77.34 grams ROLEX Gent's stainless steel, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch.  Case Back Engraved with ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Ladies Vintage Rolex Datejust 26MM 69278 18K Gold Bark Black President Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 73.55 grams ROLEX Lady's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss made wristwatch. Engraved with "750" and...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1976 ROLEX DATE (Datejust) Mens 14K Gold Watch "David Beckham" Dial - Mint
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1976 ROLEX...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold

CHOPARD Classic, Ref. 10/6206. diamond bezel ladies watch
Located in istanbul, TR
CHOPARD Classic, Ref. 10/6206 diamond bezel. Lady's gold watch. watch weight: 71,45 grams 18k yellow gold watch lenght: 18.2 cm or 7.08 inc Case and bracelet metarial: Yellow gold...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe La Flamme 18K White Gold Diamond MOP Quartz Women s Watch 4815
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sculptural, this Patek Philippe La Flamme Ref. 4815/003 showcases the brand’s mastery of both jewelry artistry and fine watchmaking. Crafted in solid 18K white gold, the ...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Ladies Vintage Pink Gucci Lucite 35MM Bangle Manual Wind Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Gucci Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Plastic Diameter: 35.00 mm Weight: 17.71 grams Lady's GUCCI Swiss-made wristwatch. The "GUCCI " trademark (or hallmark) can also be found...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Other

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Two-Tone Automatic Men s Watch Ref 16233
Located in New York, NY
A mint Rolex Datejust reference 16233 featuring a timeless two-tone construction in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold. The watch is fitted with a fluted 18K yellow gold bezel and a...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Watches for Sale: Shop Rolex Watches, Omega Watches and Cartier Watches on 1stDibs

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.

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