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Wrist Watches For Sale
Jaeger Lecoultre Master Calendar Meteorite Steel Automatic Men Watch Q1558421
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Comes with the paper. No box. Comes with chronostore gift box. Brand Information: Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model Name: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Model Number: Q1558...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's Wristwatch 16233 Stainless Yellow Gold 18k 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 16233 Warranty: One Year Year: 1993 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Ivory Pyramid Metal Content: Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

1980s Baume & Mercier Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch. This 1980s Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch is another classic watch from the period. It has a quartz movement with a second ha...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona Everose, Wristwatch ref 116515LN, 18K Rose Gold Case, Yr 2015.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our very desirable Rolex Daytona Everose, reference 116515LN, features a 40mm 18k rose gold case with black ceramic bezel and chocolate Arabic di...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini Yellow Gold 5188
Located in London, GB
A Cellini wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with diamond set hour markers encased by a smooth yellow gold bezel. The watch is equipped with an integrated br...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1987 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Vintage Watch 16700 Factory Original As Is
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1987 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Automatic Watch 16700 Bracelet: 8.5 inch length including the case, thirteen links, clasp “M11”, "78360” see pictur...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Champgne 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust 69173 Wristwatch 26 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timeless silhouette made of high-quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the perfect choice for a sophisticated finish to any look. It is a gra...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava 3618 Manual 18kt White Gold Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava 3618 Manual 18kt White Gold Watch, Circa 1980s Patek Philippe Calatrava solid 18kt white gold wristwatch, ref 3618, Circa 1980’s Gender: Unisex Mo...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cariter Ballon Bleu 42mm 3001 W6920032 Chocolate Dial 18K Rose Gold Stainless
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W6920032 3001 Model: Ballon Bleu Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Chocolate ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Silver 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: 1967 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Rare Black Dial And Original Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6429 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length X 35mm Diameter MOVEME...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally ...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 41" Wristwatch Ref 126334, 18K White Gold Bezel, Blue Azzuro...
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex Datejust is one of the most desirable combinations; reference 126334 features a 41mm stainless steel 41mm case with 18k white gold bezel, blue azzuro Roman numeral dilators...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Fendi Brown Stainless Steel Leather Classic 5200G Women's Wristwatch 26 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A stylish women's quartz watch from Fendi to keep up on time! It has a sleek stainless steel case set with a brown dial and simple markers. The leather strap is detailed with the Sel...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

New Tag Heuer Monaco automatic chronograph Cal.12 ref. CAW2110
Located in Cattolica, IT
Iconic watch from the Tag Heuer brand, made history for being worn in the 1970s by Steve Mc Queen. Linked to the world of motor racing and Formula 1, the Tag ...
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2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Versace Champagne Stainless Steel Greca Glam VE2Q00422 Wristwatch 29 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Eloquent design and traditions of fine watchmaking characterize this timepiece by Versace. It has been crafted beautifully and comes with a gold-plated stainless steel case. The char...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01359 PAM 1359 1950 Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: PAM01359 Model: Luminor 1950 Marina Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Strap and Rubber Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Dial Face: Sa...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Giorgio Milano Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch GM849SLSL
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Milano Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Mens Watch GM849SLSL. The timepiece comes with original box & papers. Brand Giorgio Milano Model Number GM849SLSL Service Record Ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Black Ceramic Bezel Blue Dial Watch 511.CM.7170.LR
Located in Aventura, FL
Hublot Classic Fusion Black Ceramic Blue Watch 45mm 511.CM.7170.LR. A new addition to the classic fusion range this blue dial model feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Omega De Ville Prestige 27mm Steel Silver Diamond Dial Watch 424.18.27.60.52.001
Located in New York, NY
New watch. It comes with an original box but no paper. General Information Brand: OMEGA Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model: Omega De Ville Prestige Model Number: Omega Calibr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Paris Classic Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Tank Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Paris Ladies Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 X 19 M.M 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire crown, White dial with Black Roman Nume...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. The watch is running. With date display. In excellent condition. The steel bracelet is not original and needs cleanin...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Calendar ref 2849, caliber 503 Gold-Plated 1957 34mm Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Boasting a rare Honey Comb Dial & overall pristine condition, this Omega Seamaster Calendar ref 2849 represents style, class, robust function: featuring high precision caliber 5...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Pink 18K Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust 116244-0004 Wristwatch 36mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timeless silhouette made of high-quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the perfect choice for a sophisticated finish to any look. It is a gra...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16610LV aka "the Kermit" / "Green Submariner". Year 2008.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex Submariner 16610LV aka "the Kermit" or the "Green Submariner" is a pre-ceramic and features a 40mm stainless steel case with green b...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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

Ebel Beluga Manchette Quartz Watch
By Ebel
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Ebel Beluga Manchette Quartz Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with 32 Round Diamond Accents of VS Clarity and G Color, and Mother of Pearl Dial. Model 9057A28-10 Circa 2005.
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 31mm 18K White Gold White Dial Watch 7119G-010
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned mint condition. Unworn band. No original box and papers. General Information Brand: Patek Philippe Type: Wristwatch Model: Patek Philippe Calatrava Model Number: 7119G-010...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Bvlgari Stainless Steel Leather Bvlgari Bvlgari BB42BSLDCH Men's Wristwatch 42mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timeless silhouette made of high-quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the perfect choice for a sophisticated finish to any look. It is a gra...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Versace Black Stainless Steel Ceramic Era 70Q99D009SC09 Women's Wristwatch 25 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This elegant wristwatch from Versace will surely assist your style wherever you go. It is crafted from quality materials and features a ceramic and stainless-steel case. It has a qua...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Ref. 1120 Two-Tone 18k Gold/SS Watch, 22mm
Located in Miami, FL
The Panthere was designed in the 1980s, the Panthère de Cartier takes its name from the five-link bracelet. It’s extremely flexible design refers to the smooth movements of the Carti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ceramic Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660-0001 Wristwatch 44 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Rolex DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660-0001 is a sophisticated men's wristwatch known for its robust design and exceptional diving capabilities. Crafted with precision, its stainless s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Tortue Diamond Set Yellow Gold Watch 2643
Located in London, GB
A Tortue wristwatch in yellow gold by Cartier. Features a silver dial with Roman numerals, sword-shaped hands in blued steel, and a Cartier signature hidden at 10 o'clock. Complement...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Black Diamond 18k Gold Stainless Steel Datejust 126203 Wristwatch 36 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This beautiful Rolex Datejust for women will be a fine investment. Crafted using stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, the automatic watch features a black dial set with diamond hour ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Constellation 123.15.24.60.05.001 Wristwatch 24 mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Sparkle and shine your way through life with this glamorous Omega Constellation wristwatch. The watch boasts a mother-of-pearl dial featuring diamond hour markers with a stainless st...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Montblanc Star Meisterstuck Star Date 7072 Watch Boxed
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: MONTBLANC Model: Meisterstuck Star Reference Number: 7072 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2024 Rolex 126333 Datejust 41 Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 182S9*** Year: 2024 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gol...
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2010s Wrist Watches

New Gucci 40mm stainless steel quartz watch
Located in Cattolica, IT
New Gucci Watch swiss made stainless steel quartz. The 'watch has never been worn and comes from an authorized Italian seller. Accompanied by box and Gucci international warranty. T...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970s
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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 126710BLNR GMT Master II Batgirl Black Blue Bezel Stainless Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number:126710BLNR Serial: J03M1** Year: 2019 Model: GMT Master II "Batgirl" Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Bezel: Black and Blue - Ceramic Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 40mm Includes: -Rolex Box...
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2010s 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 St...
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel Pearl Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 217015846
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box and a 2-year seller warranty. General Information Brand: CHANEL Model: Chanel Pearl Bracelet Model...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Watch
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Cartier Santos Watch A Medium Sized 18ct Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cartier Santos Bracelet Watch. Automatic Movement, Case 35MM, Serial...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Black and Red COKE Bezel Stainless Steel Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16710 Serial: L614*** Year: 1989 Model: GMT Master II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black and Red 'Coke' Dial:...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi 126710BLRO
Located in London, GB
An unworn GMT-Master II Pepsi in Oystersteel from Rolex. Features a black dial with the date and red time zone hand. The blue and red bidirectional rotatable ceramic bezel also featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

VIntage 14 Karat Gold Men's "Nugget" Bracelet and Diamond "Louvrex" Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VIntage 14 Karat Gold Men's "Nugget" Bracelet and Diamond "Louvrex" Watch Diamonds: 50 round full cut 2.75cts. Quality: Color G and Clarity VS Metal: 14k yellow gold Watch: Louvrex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Engraved Dial circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Date Yellow Gold 1503
Located in London, GB
A vintage 36mm Date by Rolex, in yellow gold. Featuring a blue dial and a fluted bezel. The yellow gold Oyster bracelet is equipped with a yellow gold deployant clasp that features a...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Aqua Terra 30mm Steel MOP Diamond Ladies Quartz Watch 231.15.30.61.55.001
Located in New York, NY
New watch. Comes with a pictogram and diamond certificate card. General Information Brand: OMEGA Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model: Omega Aqua Terra Model Number: 231.15.30....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch
Located in Raleigh, NC
In my watch restoration and personal collecting I have a soft spot for the Gruen Quadron series. Introduced in the mid 1920’s their engineering was revolutionary because their movements were rectangular flat and small. This allowed Gruen to introduce chronometer timing with their 15 and 17 and in later years 21 jeweled movements. Use thwe close up pictures to help you discern the collective quality. This is a real gem. Close 1to 100 years young. Perhaps the watch was worn by Benjamin Buttons. Hmm, what does that mean? What the movie. Did you know that prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was concentrating on the British and Commonwealth countries. Hans Wilsdorf ( Rolex founder)and Gruen were friends and neighbors in Switzerland (their manufacturing facilities were across the street from one another), and even agreed to market their watches as Rolex Gruen in Europe, but the Great Depression prevented this. When one thinks of “Art Deco” one cannot ignore Gruen and its Quadron line. This collection that Gruen introduced in the mid 1920’s have instantly become a cult classic. I for one have over a dozen Quadrons models. They were at the time of their introduction and engineering masterpiece. Read on: This is the epitome of Art Deco, the Roaring 20’s. Gruen was considered revolutionary when it designed this movement, it went on to spawn a Quadron line that had multiple calibers associated with in. A little Gruen History: In years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-Jewel or 17-Jewel tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

OMEGA De Ville Prestige Steel Quartz Watch 34mm Generic Alligator Strap
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications ​ ​Brand: Omega ​ ​Model: De Ville Prestige Case Size: 34 mm Strap Length: 9", fits a wrist up to 8.25" Material: Stainless steel Movement : Quartz Bracele...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X D...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal, dual time. Stainless steel case (40mm diameter). White dial with lumin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Yachtmaster Stainless Steel 40mm Blue Dot Dial Watch Reference #: 126622
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Reference #: 126622 Case: Stainless Steel Case Size: 40mm Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet Dial: Blue Dial w/ Dot Hour Markers & Red Accents Lume: Luminous ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 3.8ct Diamond Bezel/Silver Index Watch 116300 Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Watch, Ref #116300. Custom 3.8ct diamond bezel (diamonds are not set by Rolex). Excellent, pristine condition, works flawlessly, comes with R...
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2010s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Art Deco 1920s 18K White Gold Diamond Watch with Black Leather Strap
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, and white gold watch, comprising thirty-five round cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold, with an 18 karat white gold watch case, and black calf leather strap...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished...
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1990s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel

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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