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Ladies Rolex President 18k Gold Diamond Watch 69138
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Rolex President 18k Gold Diamond Watch 69138 - Automatic winding, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. President. 18k yellow gold case and factory diamond bezel (26mm diameter). V...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Pequignet French gold-plated Black quartz wristwatch, vintage
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Elegant and timeless French watch from the prestigious fine watchmaking house Pequignet Pequignet - Gold-Plated Quartz Watch - CASE: Good condition, glass in very good condition. - B...
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1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16233 90s Champagne Tapestry Dial Two Tone 36mm
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne tapestry dial from the early 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Cal. 565 Stainless Steel 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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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex 18Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch Factory Diamond Bezel circa 1973
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 2629 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 18mm X Widt...
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1970s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Piaget Lapis Diamond 9701 24mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Piaget ladies' watch is crafted in 18K yellow gold with an integrated bark-finish bracelet. The round case features a deep blue lapis lazuli dial set with diamond hour m...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men s 18k Gold Watch 18038
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. President - Day-Date. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel ( 36 mm). Champagne...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Excellency 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Lather Strap Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Bulova Excellency 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Lather Strap Circa 1940s stylish art Deco and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1940s, Bulova Ranger in gold, serviced wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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10k Gold

Rolex Ladies 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Black Dial
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Rolex Datejust wristwatch crafted in stainless steel and 18k gold. The round case features a black dial with baton indexes, offering a sleek and m...
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1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier 3-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel Gold Watch W25027B8
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 3-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel Gold Watch W25027B8 - Quartz. Panthere. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (27mm x 37mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman nu...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Ladies Constellation Manhattan Bracelet Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel
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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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

TAG Heuer Professional 6000 Mens Chronometer Divers Steel 18K Gold Green Dial
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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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Antique c1915 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold 28mm Hinged Round Case Ladies Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is an antique Rolex watch from circa 1915, yet it’s in beautiful original condition & in great working order This exquisite timepiece feature...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant Datora A21330 43mm White Dial Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A21330 Serial: 217**** Model: Breitling Montbrillant Datora Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1968 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Handwound Watch with Navy Blue Dial
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 Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1971 Omega Constellation "C" Chronometer Vintage Mens Calendar Date Watch - SS
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 Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Bulova 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Brown Lather Strap Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Bulova 2 dial Watch In 10k Gold With New Brown Lather Strap Circa 1940s stylish art Deco and unusual gents manual wrist watch dating to 1940s, Bulova Ranger in gold, serviced with ne...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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10k Gold

Baume Mercier 14k Angel Skin Coral Double Strand Bracelet Watch, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: A feminine vintage Baume Mercier bracelet watch crafted in 14k gold and set with angel‑skin coral beads. The double‑strand design showcases round blush‑pink to creamy coral beads accented by a carved coral rose at one end, giving the piece a romantic, jewelry‑forward feel on the wrist. The circular gold dial features classic Roman numerals, with the case cleverly integrated between the coral strands so it reads as both fine bracelet and timepiece. This mechanical Swiss watch is housed in a 14k gold case and attached to a 14k clasp, for a total length of approximately 7 inches and an overall width of about 9/16 inch. Weighing about 29.3 grams, it has a graceful presence, perfect for stacking with other gold bracelets or wearing alone as a signature vintage statement. A beautiful choice for collectors of angel‑skin coral jewelry...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

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Coral, 14k Gold

Zodiac SST 36000 Ref 862 6132168 Automatic Cal 86 Men s Watch In Original Box
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Zodiac Reference Number: 862 6132168 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Cal 86 Case Material: Stainless-steel Measurements : Case width:...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Day Date President 18038 Yellow Gold Nugget Watch Black Diamond Dial
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 758**** Year: 1983 Model: Rolex Day-Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom 14K Yellow Gold Nugget Band Bezel: 18K Yello...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Gold Capped 2802-11 SC Shark Tooth Automatic cal. 471 vintage M
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 2802-11 SC Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic cal. 471 Case Material: 18K Gold Capped & Steel ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Divan Stainless Steel Diamond Quartz Women s Watch
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Model: Divan Reference: 2599 Case Size: 20 x 32mm Movement: Quartz Stone: Diamond Material: Stainless Steel, Leather Strap Size: 6.5" Weight: 32 Grams Condition: Great...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Chronograph 1830 28mm x 36mm 18k Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1830 Serial: MG26**** Year: 1990's - 2000's Model: Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1942 Vacheron Constantin Vintage Mens Tear Drop Watch - SS 18K Rose 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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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1950s Zenith x Tiffany Co. 34.5MM 14KT Yellow Gold – Bumper Automatic
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible collaboration, this vintage 1950s Zenith is double signed by Tiffany Co. and features a 34.5mm 14KT yellow gold case. The cream dial is marked with appli...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

1968 Omega Constellation Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch - Stainless Steel
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 Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage 18ct Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite Swiss Longines Ladies wristwatch is crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold and offers a timeless silhouette ideal for both daily wear and formal occasions. The case measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold

Tag Heuer Formula 1 ref WAZ1010, 43mm Stainless Steel Case, Blue Formula 1 Dial
Located in Canterbury, England
Our iconic quartz Tag Heuer Formula 1 reference WAZ1010 features a 43mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bracelet and very attractive blue dial. The blue dial Formula 1 in t...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus Service Sealed 5712R-001
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rose gold Nautilus by Patek Philippe. Featuring a horizontally embossed black brown dial with a small seconds sub-dial, a date, a power reserve indicator and a moon phase display. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Rosę Gold Fully Loaded Diamond Set 5719/10R-010
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn mens Nautilus wristwatch crafted in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a stunning pave diamond dial with 3 baguette cut hour markers and a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18039 Blue Dial 18K White Gold Mens Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18039 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold fluted bezel. Blue dial with luminous hands and index hour marker. Minute markers on the outer dial. Date di...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Rare Cartier Panthere Jumbo Yellow Gold 8839
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare jumbo/large size Cartier Panthère wristwatch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with a date display, Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a dis...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Rotary Gold Plated Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
A striking and rare 1970s Swiss-made Rotary wristwatch, featuring a 25-jewel automatic movement housed in a polished gold-plated case. This timepiece perfectly captures the refined m...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1940 s Tiffany Co. Vintage Triple Calendar Mens 14K Gold 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 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1940's TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Triple Calendar Mens 14K Gold Watch...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Following the equestrian motif similar to that of Cartier and Hermes, and various jewelers around the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine r...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Seiko Premier Automatic 2010 Original Box, Steel Case, Black Lather, Steel Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Seiko Premier Automatic 2010 Original Box, Steel Case, Black Lather, Steel Clasp Model - Gents Automatic Wristwatch ” Premier “ Dial - black original Dial 6R20 – 00B2 R2, applied S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1967 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Ref. 2593 Dress Watch - 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 Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Day Date 18238 Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day Date 18238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Blue dial with gold hands and index hour marker. Date display at 3 o'clock position and day ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16014 Siver Linen Dial Steel Mens Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18K white gold fluted bezel. Silver linen dial with luminous steel hands and index hour markers. Minute m...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

New Rolex Daytona 126518LN 18K Yellow Gold Paul Newman Dial Watch Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with original box and papers. Rolex Daytona — Model 126518LN (2024) Men’s Luxury Chronograph Yellow Gold Black Dial Oysterflex Rubber Strap 📌 General Information B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona 16519 Zenith 18K White Gold MOP Diamond W/Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16519. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. 18K white gold case, 40.0 mm in diameter. Special scre...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1960 s 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 Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Corum Rolls Royce Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Corum Rolls Royce Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case measuring 29 M.M. in length X 25 M.M. Detailed Spirit of Ecstacy Hood Ornament at the top of the case and Gold ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold 35mm Manual Wind Watch on Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe Geneve Calavatra manual-wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold featuring a 35mm round case with distinctive T-bar lugs and brushed silver dial with subsidiary seco...
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1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Rare Day-Date Platinum Omani Khanjar Dial 1804
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare and important Rolex Omani Day-Date 1804, available now at our Showroom, London. This exquisite timepiece, crafted from opulent platinum, is one of very few pieces which were ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 5112 90s Manual Wind Blue Boiler Gage Dial 33mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini reference 5112 manual wind with a clean blue sunburst boiler gage dial from the 1990s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Date 15238 34mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Box Paper 2002
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15238 Serial: P28**** Year: 2002 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Overseas 49150 Blue Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 49150/000A-9745 Mens Watch. 42mm stainless steel case with stainless steel fixed bezel. Blue dial with luminous steel hands and index hour marker. Three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Black Dial Mens Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case and smooth bezel. Black dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Minute markers around the outer dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vintage Seiko Yellow Dial Sport, 5 Series Excellent Working Condition Circa 70s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Seiko Yellow Dial Sport, 5 Series Excellent Working Condition Circa 70s Rare and Retro Iconic classic, Men's Seiko 5 Sport Circa .1970s. Verified authentic Stunning Seiko s...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Wrist Watches

14K YG Michael Anthony Swiss Quartz Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold Michael Anthony Swiss quartz watch features twelve sparkling single-cut diamonds, prong-set around the dial for a refined touch. The watch showcases clas...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Quartz

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA692
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

TAG Heuer GMT Automatic Mens WJF2115 Watch - Stainless Steel
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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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee W20011C4 Two Tone Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Santos Galbee W20011C4 / 1566 Watch features a 29mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold fixed bezel. It has an off-white dial with blue hands and black Roman num...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Geneva 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This refined Geneva, Switzerland watch combines classic design with elegant diamond detailing. This beautiful timepiece features a sparkling diamond bezel adorned with 29 round full-...
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1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Baignoire W15133L2 18K white Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Baignoire 1955 Ladies Watch. 22mm by 30mm 18k white gold case with factory diamond bezel. Ivory dial with blue hands and roman numeral hour markers. 18K white gold bracelet w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Art Deco style cocktail wristwatch, featuring a rectangular off-white dial with cut corners, black Roman numerals, hands, and floral motifs, within a diamond and synthetic...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Gold EBEL Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant EBEL watch is crafted in 14K gold and features a sophisticated design highlighted by a distinctive, decorative top. Set in a single row are nine sparkling single-cut dia...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with yellow gold hands and original factory diamond set ho...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Antique, Vintage and Luxury Wristwatches for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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