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Omega Seamaster Reference 2802 Watch Automatic Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
This is a great condition Omega Seamaster reference 2802 from 1954. It has an all steel 33mm case and a snap case back. The watch is powered by an Omega caliber 490 17 jewel automa...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

2000 Rolex Men's Datejust 16203 Two Tone Watch Jubilee Slate Box/Papers
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2000 Rolex Men's Watch Model: 16203 Serial: P536142 Rolex has a 36mm case with 18K yellow gold bezel Slate dial with gold Roman Numeral markers Two tone jubilee band - minimal st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nivada Depthmaster Scubapro Divers Watch, "tuna can' Monocoque Case, 1970's
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our extremely rare vintage Nivada Depthmaster Scubapro features a "tuna can" monocoque case of 49mm with beautifully patinated dial and coeval hands. When it ...
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1970s 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 34mm X Diameter 40mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 25 Jewels / Caliber: 1030 DIAL / HANDS: Original Waffle Finish with Gold Markers / Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Oyster Bracelet, 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the only examples of the Deep Sea model we have seen. It doesn't get any more rare and vintage than this Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Tapestry Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Paper 2002
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: K752*** Year: 2002 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

NEW 2024 Rolex Datejust 28mm Gold Bezel Steel Gray Roman Dial Watch 279174
Located in New York, NY
New watch. 2024 card. Comes with original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Model: Rolex Datejust 279174 Model N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

New Release 2024 Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Bruce Wayne Jubilee 126710
Located in New York, NY
Brand new 2024 card. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Ladies Panthere 22mm Ref 1280 Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1280 / 1280 2 Model: Ladies Panthere de Cartier Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original Factory Diamond Bezel Face:...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Sky-Dweller Black Dial 326934
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel Sky-Dweller by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with the date, a month display via the 12 apertures, and a 24-hour display. The wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Smiths Deluxe A404 Aquatite 'Everest Expedition' Manual Wound Wristwatch, c1955.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and rare Smiths Deluxe A404 Aquatite, is one of the references as issued to the Everest expedition and declared by Sir Edmund Hillary as carried to the summit. The A404 i...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

Vintage 1950s International Watch Company Automatic Gents Watch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage stainless steel watch from the designer IWC (International Watch Company). The watch features all its original pieces but the strap and buckle have been replaced wi...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610 Black Dial Stainless Steel 40mm Box Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116610 Serial: 76M9Z*** Year: 2015 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Ceramic Dial: Black ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Omega De Ville. Wristwatch with a white leather strap. Approx. 1980.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Omega De Ville. Wristwatch with a white leather strap. Approximately 1980. In perfect condition. The watch is running. Dimensions: 32 mm.
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Unworn Rolex Daytona Oystersteel 126503
Located in London, GB
An unworn Daytona from Rolex in Oystersteel and yellow gold. Features a white dial with applied hour markers. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers, the Dayt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 2-tone 31mm 68273 Blue Anniversary With 0.95ct Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-tone 31mm 0.95ct custom diamond bezel (diamonds are not set by Rolex) yellow gold and stainless Steel watch, Ref 68273. Excellent, pristine condition, works...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 3.8ct Diamond Bezel/Silver Arabic 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

Rolex Datejust 2-tone 31mm 68273 Champagne Dial Watch With 0.95ct Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-tone 31mm 0.95ct custom diamond bezel (diamonds are not set by Rolex) yellow gold and stainless Steel watch, Ref 68273. Excellent, pristine condition, works...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

1902 English Waltham Solid Gold Blue Roman Numeral 15J
Located in Raleigh, NC
What an incredible offering. How about an English Waltham Trench Watch with a rare "Blue Roman Numeral" dial from the famous Bates and Bacon watch case...
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Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Wrist Watches

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Gold, 9k Gold

Rolex 268622 Yacht Master Slate Rhodium Dial Platinum Stainless Steel 37mm
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 268622 Serial: 17V13*** Year: 2016 - Now Model: Yacht Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Platinum Dial: Slate...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 2-tone 31mm 68273 Black Index Watch With 0.95ct Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-tone 31mm 0.95ct custom diamond bezel (diamonds are not set by Rolex) yellow gold and stainless Steel watch, Ref 68273. Excellent, pristine condition, works...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1950s Omega Diamond Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold Omega automatic wristwatch. The watch features all its original parts including the case, dial and crown. However, the strap has been replaced at s...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 2-tone 31mm 68273 Blue Index Watch With 0.95ct Diamond Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-tone 31mm 0.95ct custom diamond bezel (diamonds are not set by Rolex) yellow gold and stainless Steel watch, Ref 68273. Excellent, pristine condition, works...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

IWC Chronograph Pilot's Watch 41 Mens Wristwatch IW388102 Stainless Auto 1YrWnty
By IWC
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: IWC Model: Chronograph Pilot's Watch 41 Model Number: IW388102 Movement: Automatic Number of Jewels: 33 Warranty: One Year Warranty Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Blue Met...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

International Watch Company Automatic Gents Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold watch from the designer IWC. The watch features gold hour markers and gold hands. The watch case has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with Patek style lugs and a brown crocodile effect leather strap. This particular model is a very fine and rare example of IWC craftsmanship and attention to detail. The heritage of IWC is deeply rooted in American pioneering spirit and entrepreneurship. Florentine Ariosto Jones, a watchmaker from Boston, founds the International Watch Company...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 3.8ct Diamond Bezel/Blue Roman 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

Cartier Delices De Small 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch W8100009
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The band shows signs of wear. It comes with Cartier Box but no papers are included. General Information Brand: Cartier Model: Cartier Delices De Model Number: W8100009 T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

1997 Rolex Yacht Master 29MM 69623 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 29.00 mm Weight: 72.30 Grams Ladies 18K yellow gold and stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watc...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Nautilus 40 Moon Phase White Gold and Rose Gold Watch 5712GR-001
Located in Aventura, FL
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712GR-001 is a men's watch that was released in 2014 and features a moon phase indicator. The watch has a 40 mm 18k white gold case with an 18k rose gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Wristwatch 6916 Stainless Yellow Gold 18k 1YrWnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 6916 Movement: Automatic Year: 1979 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Warranty: One Year Metal Content: Stainless Steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm 1.62ct Diamond Bezel/Black Roman 178240 Watch Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Black Roman Dial 1.62ct Custom Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Watch (diamonds are not set by Rolex), Ref 178240. Dated 20...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold 37mm Women's Manual-Wind Watch Mark Resonator
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your style with this exquisite pre-owned Tiffany & Co. Mark Resonator mechanical watch. Handpicked for its quality and contemporary design, this piece is perfect for the fash...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW 2024 Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Bruce Wayne Oyster 126710
Located in New York, NY
Brand new 2024 card. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baume & Mercier quartz yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1980. In the 1980s, Baume & Mercier released a stunning yellow gold quartz wristwatch that quickly became a symbol of luxury and...
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Diagono 18kGold Watch CH35G
Located in Braintree, GB
Bvlgari Diagono 18kGold Watch CH35G Made in Switzerland, Made after 2000 Metal: 18k Gold Bracelet: 18kt gold Designer: Bvlgari Movement: Quartz Case: 18kt gold Case: 36 mm Reference...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Gruen "Quadron" Caliber 123, 17J, Stunning Survivor
Located in Raleigh, NC
This the first time I have offered this model of Gruen. I have one in my personal collection, it has never been offered for sale. No is your chance. Talk about the epitome of Art Deco. This is the personification of a “Happy” time for the US. This model is very hard to source. Don’t wait too long. It took me almost a year to source all correct replacement parts This is a conversation starter. This is a jealously watch. Think about this, this is close to 100 years young, look at the condition; it is superb for its age I stumbled across this watch and had to have it. When was the last time you saw a Gruen Quadron with Gold Plated caliber 123 movement This watch is in amazing condition. I have several of these and I have had to have the lugs worked on as they had worn thin over the decades. There is some light scratching on the case, but you would be hard pressed to find wear through. Now think about this. This offering is almost 100 years old. It looks incredible, it has survived some wear through decades of wear. Please think that this is not in perfect shape. I must admit it is in amazing condition, but I have to remind myself it has a few miles on her. What you are looking at is a seldom seen Gruen Quadron caliber 123, 17 Jewel (the preferred Quadron movement as the Caliber 157 is only 15 jewels) in remarkable shape. This is pure Art Deco. I have two, so I am thinning the collection to obtain another historical marvel from the past. This is 14 karat yellow gold filled, or as Gruen calls Reinforced gold. Look at the pictures as they will fill in the blank spots of the condition of the watch. L In its grandeur years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company was one of the leaders in wristwatch innovation, quality, and design. Gruen even worked in partnership with Rolex earlier in the years. Original Dial and Hands were professionally refinished ( as I am aware of) Case was hand polished Comprehensive mechanical service Custom 16MM black band Prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was focusing on the British and Commonwealth countries. 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-j or 17-j 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

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Gold-filled

International Watch Company Manual Gents Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold watch from the designer IWC. The watch features all its original pieces but the strap and buckle have been replaced. The heritage of IWC is deeply rooted in American pioneering spirit and entrepreneurship. Florentine Ariosto Jones, a watchmaker from Boston, founds the International Watch Company...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Retro 18 karat Yellow Gold Ebel Mechanical Men Watch
By Ebel
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. Round-shaped, the back is pearly white with Ebel branding. The bracelet is in new leather-lined calfskin. Mechanical watch with manual wi...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, 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

Gucci G-Timeless Yellow with Stipes Motif Dial Unisex Quartz Watch YA1264069
Located in New York, NY
New watch. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. General Information: Brand: Gucci Type: Wristwatch Department: Unisex Adult Model Name: Gucci G-Timeless Model N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Breitling Navitimer A23322 42mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: A23322 Year: 2007 Model: Navitimer Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Dial Face: Sapphi...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Mens Watch 116503
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Card 2023. Full links. Rolex 100% original diamonds. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 11...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Concord Estate La Scala Chronograph Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Concord Estate La Scala Chronograph Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm C1 Newly Polished  This elegant Authentic Concord Watch is made of stainless steel. TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEAS...
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1990s American Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Geneve Quartz Wristwsatch, TV Shaped Case, Heavy Gold Plate, c1978.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and very attractive Omega Geneve Quartz, features day and date functions. The TV shaped case is large for its era, measuring 36.5mm exc crown, 38.8mm inc crown and 40,8m...
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1970s Vintage Wrist Watches

Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch. 1970s/80s.
By RADO
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rado Diastar, Swiss. Men's wristwatch. 1970s/80s. French calendar. In good condition with signs of use. The watch is not running and needs servicing. D...
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1970s Swiss Vintage 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

Breitling Superocean Automatic 44 Turquoise Dial Steel Men Watch A17376211L2S1
Located in New York, NY
Brand new watch. Comes with the original box and papers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Gucci G-Timeless Pink Mother of Pearl Dial Steel Ladies Quartz Watch YA126586
Located in New York, NY
New watch. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. 1 year warranty.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Gucci G-Timeless 27mm Steel Pink Dial Quartz Ladies Watch YA126578
Located in New York, NY
New watch. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. 1 year warranty.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Vintage Rolex 16750 GMT Master Pepsi Red Blue Stainless Box Paper Service Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16750 Serial: 9160*** Year: 1989 Model: GMT Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Pepsi - Red and Blue Dial: ...
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1980s Vintage Wrist Watches

NEW 2024 Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite 40mm Steel Black Dial Watch 126720VTNR
Located in New York, NY
Brand new watch. 2024 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex GMT-Master II 126720 Model Number: 126720VTNR Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Vintage: No Customized: No Year Manufactured: 2020-Now Handedness: Left Movement: Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Number of Jewels: 31 Jewels Movement Caliber: Rolex 3255...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Black Concentric Dial Automatic Watch 116000
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2011 Card. V-serial. Comes with the original box and paper. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Vintage 1950s Omega Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 1950s 18ct yellow gold Omega automatic wristwatch. The watch features most of its original parts including the case, dial and crown. However, the strap and buckle h...
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1950s Vintage Wrist Watches

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci G-Timeless Green and Red Dial Gold Tone Quartz Ladies Watch YA1265009
Located in New York, NY
Store display model. This watch was never worn or used. Hairline scratches on the case due to store handling. No original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Gucci Type: Wri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gubelin Platinum diamond cocktail watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Gubelin Platinum cocktail watch set with diamonds. The watch is in a platinum case. Watch made in 1940s - 1950's Maker: Gubelin Movement: Manual ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex GMT-Master II Oyster Steel Ceramic Pepsi Black Dial Men Watch 126710BLRO
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers included. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO Model Numbe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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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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