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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200. This watch is one of the most desirable colors in this category. Brand new never been used with a white tag attach...
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2010s Wrist Watches

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Turquoise, Steel

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

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

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18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust 6905 26mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6905 Serial: 359**** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Flute...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold vintage Ladies watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 1N Ladies Watch is an elegant and luxurious timepiece that embodies the iconic Serpenti design. Its rectangular case measures 15mm by 20mm and is crafted...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k 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

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18k Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch with Original Dial, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Length X Width 18mm ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega De Ville 70s Quartz Grey Arabic Numeral 25mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Omega De Ville in quartz with a grey arabic numeral dial from the 1970s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 25mm case size and 18mm lug...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold

1989 Vintage Rolex DateJust Model 69178 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rare Dial Jubilee
Located in New York, NY
Please note: 1stDibs Estimates do not take into account today's gold prices, the rarity of the item nor the condition. Maker: Rolex Model: DateJust 69178 Year: 1989 Material: 18 Ka...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date Ref 118239 2000s Cherry Dial 18K White Gold 36mm
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Day-Date reference 118239 automatic with a cherry red dial in 18k whtie gold from the 2000s. Quickset day and date function at 3 and 12 a clock. Measurements include a...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9488 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 116613LN 40mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers. 1-year seller warranty.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Fendi Orologi Reversible Rare "Computer" 7600G Jubilee Dial Two Tone Flip Face
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Fendi Model: Orologi Reference Number: Constellation Reference Number:7600G Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless treasure 18k solid rose gold Rolex Precision ref 4431 fancy lugs manual wind dress watch, c.1946, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchm...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator s Panda Dial Chronograph 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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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet 56175ST “Tropical” Royal Oak Stainless Steel 33mm Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Audemars Piguet 56175ST “Tropical” Royal Oak Stainless Steel 33mm Watch This Audemars Piguet 56175ST “Tropical” Watch is in excellent condition and is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

1988 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel White Roman Automatic Men s Watch 16234
Located in New York, NY
This 1988 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 16234 features a stainless-steel case paired with an 18k white gold fluted bezel an...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
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2010s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Men s Watch
Located in New York, NY
A refined vintage Patek Philippe men’s dress watch crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring a distinctive square case with stepped Deco-inspired edges. The aged silver dial displa...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthère small 18K Gold Stainless Steel Ladies Watch W/ Box Papers
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Panthère small watch is an exquisite blend of sophistication and luxury. Its 22mm stainless steel case is complemented by an 18K yellow gold bezel, creating a stunning vi...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vivienne Westwood Sloane Ceramic Watch
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Vivienne Westwood Sloane Ceramic Watch This timepiece is crafted with a gloss white ceramic bracelet and case with a rose gold frame and a matching crown. Signature 'Vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Omega Classic 1360104 Gold Plated – Manual Wind – 1977 – Original Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Dating back to 1977, this Omega Classic reference 1360104 is a wonderfully preserved vintage piece featuring its original gold-plated Omega bracelet — something becoming increasingly...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial Black Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Bi-directional rotating, 18k yellow gold bezel. Green dial with yellow gold tone hands and luminous dots hour markers. Dial Tyle Analog. Luminescent hand and dial markers. Date display at the 3 o'clock position. automatic movement. scratch resistant sapphire crystal . case diameter 40mm. case thickness 12mm. round case shape. deployment clasp. waster resistant at 100 meters/ 330 feet. functions: date, hour, minute, second. luxury watch style. watch label. swiss made. Rolex Model 277200...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 50s 18K Gold Manual Wind Reference 8209 Belt
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage ladies Precision in 18k yellow gold reference 8209 silver dial manual win from the 1950s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 16x22mm ca...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Limited Edition Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1512.3
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Watch Ref. 1512.3 Serial # 250419 008/100. Skeleton movement framed with a Roman numeral chapter ring. This limited edition piece is a must have for any Hublot collector as this was a very limited watch #8/100. It has a black rubber strap with a 18k deployant clasp. (THE BAND BROKE AND MUST BE REPLACED - I've reduced the price by $300 for the new band at Hublot) Case is solid 18k yellow gold with intricate engravings on the skeletonized dial marked mdm geneve...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1A Black Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1A-001 Mens Watch. 37mm stainless steel case with stainless steel smooth bezel. Black dial with steel hands and Roman numeral hour marker. The date is di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Ladies Cintree Curvex 18k Rose Gold Diamonds Wristwatch Ref. 1751
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Franck Muller ladies Cintree Curvex manual wristwatch Ref. 1751 SG D CD consisting of 18k rose gold case and bracelet with diamonds on the dial, bezel and at the front section of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Cellini reference 4233 in 18k white gold two tone (rose gold bezel) manual wind with a black dial and applied Arabic numerals from the early 2000s. Comes with a copy o...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Mini Chameleon Precision 2028 Bark Finish 18k YG Manual Winding 1972
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1963 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 2028 Year 1972 Dial Bark Finish Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Length N/A Mo...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

18KY Audemars Piguet Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Stunning watch from designer Audemars Piguet! Vertical oval face surrounded by 20 round prong set diamonds. Approximately 1.65ct total diamond weight. Face, including diamonds, is approximately 24mm X 17mm. 18 karat yellow brushed gold bracelet...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 116613LN Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers included. 🕰️ Basic Information Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Date Model Number: 116613LN Department: Men Style: Luxury Count...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Men s Watch 16618 Blue Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Men's Watch 16618 Blue Dial - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with rotating bezel with blue insert (40mm diam...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster 166 032 37mm Mens 1960s Day Date Automatic All Original RA663
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega Seamaster Ref 166 032 day date automatic, c.1967, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omeg...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks a...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Antique Wrist Watches

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Mercedes Hands Steel Blue Ceramic Bezel Watch 116680
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Yachtmaster II 44 Blue Cerachrom Bezel Steel Mens Watch 116680. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with Regatta chronograph function. Stainless st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage Cartier Tank 80s White Arabic Numeral Dial Quartz 23x30mm Case Deployant
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Must de Cartier tank quartz with a white arabic numeral dial from the 80s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 23x30mm tank case size an...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

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 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tank Style Watch circa 1950 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4391 Ladies Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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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

1973 Omega De Ville Dynamic Vintage Large Mens 18K Gold Plated SS 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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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men s Steel Gold Watch 116523
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel Gold Watch 116523 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. Daytona. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold beel (4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Baignoire Allongee Diamond Bezel And Case WB512031 2605 18k Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WB512031 2605 Serial: 1216**** Model: Cartier Baignoire Allongee Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamonds Band: Brown Leather Dial: Si...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Montre Reflet Small 8 Bracelets Watch Small 8 Colorful Leather Straps
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 8 Boucheron leather straps for the Reflets watch, Small format (case diameter 1.8 cm excluding crown), with gold metal tips, including 1 black measuring 12.3 cm (11.8 cm exclu...
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2010s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Men s Rolex President - Day-Date Watch 18238 Champagne Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex President - Day-Date Watch 18238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset day/date, sapphire crystal. President. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel ( 36 mm). Champagn...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Zenith Elite Stainless Steel Skeleton Automatic Men’s Watch Ref. 01.0125.680
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Zenith Model: Elite Reference: 01.0125.680 Case Size: 37mm Movement: Automatic Material: Stainless Steel Size: 7.75" Weight: 42.1 Grams Condition: Great condition, keeping goo...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 69288 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch Box Papers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69288 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18k Yellow Gold case. 18K yellow gold stationary bark bezel with factory diamond set. Champagne dial with gold hands and gold Roman numeral ho...
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19th Century Antique Wrist Watches

Vintage 1986 Rolex DateJust Model 16013 Stainless 18K Yellow Gold Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: DateJust 16013 Year: 1986 Material: Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold  Dial: Champagne Stick Case Measurement: 36mm Movement: Automatic Condition: Very Good, li...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless 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

1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set in 18K yellow gold. 41.7 dwt / 64.85 g Jubilee band with deployment clasp. Fits up...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 14k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1974, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeou...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Longines Oposition L3 618 4 Chronograph Mens Watch Full Set
Located in Toronto, CA
Description Brand: Longines Model: Oposition Reference Number: L3 618 4 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning ornate art deco ladies diamond and platinum watch with sapphire accent in the shape of leaves on the case and channel set on the band. The sides of the case have ornate scr...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2024 Hublot Spirit Of Big Bang Skeleton 642.NX.0170.RX Titanium Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 642.NX.0170.RX Serial: 200**** Year: 2024 Model: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Skeleton Case Material: Titanium Band: Black Rubber Bezel: Titanium Dial: Skeleton ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750
Located in Tucson, AZ
This rare Rolex GMT features its original iconic red and blue “Pepsi” bezel insert with a beautiful patina. Throughout the watch you will see a consistent patina with all original pa...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Day Date Ref 18038 80s Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold 36mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Day Date reference 18038 automatic (single quick) with a champagne sunburst dial in 18K yellow gold from the 1980s. Measurements include a 36mm case, 20mm lug ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier delices de cartier
Located in Sausalito, CA
Freeform oval deco style rose gold case, with a ribbon of round diamonds fallowing the flow of the case. Diamond studed crown. Gothic style stainless dial. Rose gold deployment buck...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Chrysocolla, 18k Gold

Bulgari Parentesi Ladies Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Bulgari Parentesi ladies Wrist Watch, 20 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Quartz movement, Black Dial with Gold Hands. 9/16 inch wide Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold and Steel ...
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Early 2000s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

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.

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