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Ladies UTINAM or UTI French Hand Made Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: UTI or Utinam STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X Width 16mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber DIAL...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Piaget 20102 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the exquisite Piaget 20102 Ladies Watch, a masterpiece of fine Swiss craftsmanship and elegant design. This luxurious timepiece features: Absolutely! Here’s ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Automatic Men's Watch 521.CM.7170.LR
Located in Dallas, TX
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Automatic Men's Watch 521.CM.7170.LR - Automatic winding chronograph. Polished and Satin-finished Black Ceramic, Satin-finished and Polished Black C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case (41mm diameter). Black dial. Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster br...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Distinctive Pati
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 Stainless Steel Men's Watch with Distinctive Patina - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. The stainless steel case is complemente...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Austria 1925 Art Deco Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2386 Ladies
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2386 Ladies - Quartz. Stainless steel case ( 22 mm x 36 mm ). Silver dial with Roman numerals. Blue strap with tang buckle. Pre-owned with custom box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

1932 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
Located in Raleigh, NC
The Illinois watch company has long been considered the greatest American Watch Company that had an early demise to management and the great depression. The made some of the best mov...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom T. Blue Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold round shaped case encrusted with outstandingly fine quality diamonds throughout tot...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Breitling Superocean Heritage 46 Wristwatch A17320. Stainless Steel, Mesh, 2011
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Breitling Superocean Heritage 46 reference A17320 features a 46mm stainless steel case with black dial and rotating bezel as well as the favoured mesh stainless steel bracelet. A...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage je...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Quartz Watch W4TA0008
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Cartier original diamonds. Brand Information: Brand: Cartier Model Name: Cartier Tank Française Model Number: W4TA0008 General Specifications: Type: Wri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Genève 1660191 Black Dial cal 1012 Automatic 3660835 Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 1660191 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Cal 1012 Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold & Steel ICED 1.75ct Diamonds Black Dial
Located in Pleasanton, CA
This is a Rolex Datejust 36mm with jubilee band. This watch is 2Tone, which means it's made up of both 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel. We have also beautifully set 1.75ct worth ...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial. Mechanical manual wind movement. Glass has small scratches on the glass. Fully functional. Including c...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
Basic Info Listing number NB00006 Brand Omega Movement Manual Case Material 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet material 14K Yellow Gold Condition G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Tank Solo 31mm Men's Watch
Located in London, GB
Introducing the iconic Cartier Tank Solo 31mm Men's Watch, a symbol of classic elegance and timeless style. The Tank Solo stands out with its rectangular case and clean lines, embo...
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Early 2000s British Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes Etoupe leather APPLE WATCH DOUBLE TOUR 38mm, Series 2
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Apple Watch in stainless steel with interchangable double wrap Etoupe (taupe) Barenia leather strap and orange rubber sports b...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Rolex 18k Presidential Bracelet Watch Solid Gold Diamond Dial ref 69178
Located in Richmond, CA
An elegant ladies Rolex with factory diamond dial in solid 18k yellow gold with a solid 18k yellow gold presidential bracelet, hidden clasp...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Vintage Vacheron Constantin Wristwatch (33mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Vacheron Constantin. Circa 1960's. Inside the case is stamped Vacheron Constantin 750. The dial may have been refinished. The buckle is also stamped 750. The watch case...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant diamond bezel. Diamonds are approximately 2.50 ca...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Watch White Gold Diamond Set 3282/46
Located in London, GB
A white gold vintage Cocktail watch, by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial and white gold bezel, the bezel being set with 20 round brilliant diamonds, ~0.49ct. Fitted with a sa...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco pe...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gucci Silver Stainless Steel Mod 5500 M Quartz Wrist Watch Black
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci silver tone stainless steel wrist watch, mod. 5500 M. Black Dial. Date at 3 o'clock. Sapphire crystal. Swiss Made Quartz movement. Gucci written on face. Roman numbers. Gucci c...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Reference 3284
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm reference 3284 is a distinguished timepiece that showcases Cartier's legacy of crafting elegant and timeless watches. This model features an automatic mo...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tourneau Diamond White Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Tourneau Diamond White Gold Wristwatch with a black strap. In beautiful condition this ladies Tourneau 18k White Gold Watch measures approximately 1" long by .69" wide. Two ro...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Ladies Watch in 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 21mm X Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Black with Bezel Applied Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This sophisticated art deco Moderne style watch was produced by the iconic house of LeCoultre in the 1950's. The movement is high grade and entirely handmade. LeCoultre is renowned for their complicated watches...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado Concerto White Mother Pearl Dial Steel Quartz Ladies Watch 0606547
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Movado Concerto 0606547 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. I...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch 1952
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage automatic wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin in yellow gold, dated 1952. 18ct yellow gold case with tapered lugs. Marked Vacheron & Constantin, Swiss, 18ct gold loze...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier "Must de Cartier" Ronde Vermeil Quartz 30mm Gents' Watch, c90's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces, this iconic Must de Cartier Ronde is in great condition & in excellent working order Dating back to 1990's, yet of timeless ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Wind with Deployant Buckle
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent condition Must de Cartier vermeil tank watch. This watch is powered by an in house Cartier manual wind movement. This watch is a mid size tank perfect for eithe...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

OMEGA Automatic Self-Winding Cal.501 Off White, Leather Wristwatch, Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
OMEGA self-winding watch. Medium face. Circa 1960 There are small marks on the back cover, but overall it is in excellent condition. The belt is an external product. Off white lathe...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

2024 Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Blue Roman Numeral Dial Oyster bracelet Box Papers
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
2024 Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Blue Roman Numeral Dial Oyster bracelet Box Papers Model #126300 Model OPDJ Serial #CK3868XX Year: 2024 Stainless Steel Case w/ Smooth Bezel 41 mm in ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini watch box complete with outer box. Black leather cream inside new
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in Manhattan Watch was used for personal use and i am selling the box Large Brand New Rolex Box...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: 9236*** Year: 1986 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow G...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lady's Chopard, Gold Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Bracelet with Diamonds featuring 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with an estimated w...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Professional Automatic Seamaster Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Professional Automatic Seamaster Wristwatch is a timeless masterpiece. This elegant timepiece seamlessly blends style with functionality. The stainless steel co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 135323 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67 Stainless Steel Length: 45.65mm Width: 41mm Strap ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega 'Geneva' White Face and Black Lather Strap, Circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Omega (Genève) white face and black lather pattern strap. In mint condition. Omega Vintage Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Watch. International...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 1988 Watch Only
Located in London, GB
Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1988 Watch Only Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph made for the British RAF in 1988. Having been used in ser...
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1980s British Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

TAG Heuer Professional 200 m ref WG1220 18K Gold & Steel 36mm Watch with Date.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TAG Heuer Professional 200 Meters Quartz Gents' Watch features: 36mm Stainless Steel Case, in matte finish with screw down back & crown & gold plated rotating bezel signed & nu...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Cartier 21 Must de Cartier 9011 Gold Plated Steel Leather 31mm Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Reference Number: 9011 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Leather Measurements : 31mm (without...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget 18K White Gold 15201 Polo Evening Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
This Pristine Condition preowned 21st century Piaget POLO all diamond watch is the perfect glamour piece. Featuring all original factory-set diamonds, approximately 20.00 carats, E-F, color VVS Clarity. This Piaget quartz...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Centure PM, Small Octagon shaped Watch, circa 1975-1980
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Vintage Cartier Paris Centure Octagon Shape watch is the Small size, circa 1975-1980. The watch is made in 18K yellow gold 2-bo...
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1970s European Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Panerai Luminor Submersible, Reference OP6561 / PAM000024. Tritium Dial, 2022.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our neo vintage Panerai Luminor Submersible features a 44mm stainless steel case with rotating bezel, is powered by an automatic movement and h...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Iconic Tank Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numerals,...
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1970s French Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen White Gold-Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1931
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 115 DIAL / HANDS: Enamel Print Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Period Leather, Strap and Buckle, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and dependable watch by the renowned house of Gruen is in nearly new condition. It is done as a classic cushion shape because it looks like a pillow cushion. The watch is all original, dial and hands with beautiful blued steel hands. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing and was produced by the legendary house of Stern Freres. Stern was the major dial maker in Switzerland at the time and supplied dials to the finest Swiss houses. In fact in the early 1930's Stern purchased the world's most famous watch company, Patek Philippe from the bankruptcy court. The Stern family still owns Patek Philippe today. If you cannot afford a Patek, you can own a watch with a dial by the owners of the company. And, you can wear this watch all the time for all sorts of occasions. The watch is fitted with what appears to be an original period strap and buckle. The strap is too fragile to be worn however but we offer the watch with a new Lizard Strap and the original buckle as well. Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual White Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Model Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rol...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Santos Watch, Steel, Ref. 2960
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Cartier Santos watch, steel, Ref. 2960 Here's a vintage Cartier Santos steel automatic reference 2960 with a white roman numeral dial f...
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Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Steel

1953 Rolex Bubbleback Gold Steel Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1953 Rolex Bubbleback 14K bezel Gold Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 6105 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback with a 14k yellow gold bezel and stainless steel c...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Piaget Gold Diamond Emerald and Jadite Dial Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Ladies Piaget Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Diamond and Emerald set Bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds and Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 x 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval Case, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / C...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Wristwatches

Antique, new and vintage 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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