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Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970

Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970 Dial: The cream coloured dial with black Roman numerals fully signed Rolex Geneve and signed Cellini at ...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

New  Oyster Perpetual Rolex Submariner Kermit 40mm
New  Oyster Perpetual Rolex Submariner Kermit 40mm

New Oyster Perpetual Rolex Submariner Kermit 40mm

By Rolex

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Number 126610LV Just over a decade after the introduction of the Submariner diving watch, Rolex launched the Submariner Date in the late 1960s.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY
Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY

Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY

Located in Suwanee, GA

Our Renowned Celebrity Collection: This watch is part of our Celebrity Collection of watches that has been featured in GQ, Revolution Watch, Europa Star, JCK, Hampton's Magazine, Go...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Rolex Band Color: Stainless Steel Gender: Men's Case Size: 36mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 20mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Date Indicator, Gold Bezel, Sap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dial & Bezel Automatic Men's Watch 118388
Rolex Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dial & Bezel Automatic Men's Watch 118388

Rolex Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dial & Bezel Automatic Men's Watch 118388

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Rolex Band Color: Yellow Gold Gender: Men's Case Size: 36mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 20mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Date Indicator, Day Indicator, Diam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 126331 Two Tone Jubilee Wimbledon Watch new 2025
Rolex Datejust 126331 Two Tone Jubilee Wimbledon Watch new 2025

Rolex Datejust 126331 Two Tone Jubilee Wimbledon Watch new 2025

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 41 – Two Tone Wimbledon Dial – 126331 – Jubilee Bracelet – 2025 – New Experience timeless elegance with the Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126331, featuring the coveted Wimbl...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Gold President Green Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 118238
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Gold President Green Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 118238

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Gold President Green Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 118238

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch comes with the original box and papers. Brand Rolex Series Day-Date Model Number 118238 Packaging Gift Box and Chronostore Certificate Warranty One Year Chronostore Warra...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 228239 ssmip White Gold Green Sticks Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Rolex Day-Date 228239 ssmip White Gold Green Sticks Dial Automatic Men's Watch

Rolex Day-Date 228239 ssmip White Gold Green Sticks Dial Automatic Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This brand new Rolex Day-Date 228239 ssmip is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a white gold case. It has a round shape face, day...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 41 Wimbledon Gold Steel Slate Dial Green Markers Men Watch 126333
Rolex Datejust 41 Wimbledon Gold Steel Slate Dial Green Markers Men Watch 126333

Rolex Datejust 41 Wimbledon Gold Steel Slate Dial Green Markers Men Watch 126333

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This New Without Tags Rolex Datejust 126333GYRO is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1970
Rolex Cellini. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1970

Rolex Cellini. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1970

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex Cellini. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch with Original Rolex Model Sticker.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Green Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Jubilee Men's Watch 278274
Rolex Datejust Green Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Jubilee Men's Watch 278274

Rolex Datejust Green Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Jubilee Men's Watch 278274

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in Oystersteel and white gold features a mint green dial and a Jubilee bracelet.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Presidential Day-Date 18k White Gold Green Olive Roman Dial 228239
Rolex Presidential Day-Date 18k White Gold Green Olive Roman Dial 228239

Rolex Presidential Day-Date 18k White Gold Green Olive Roman Dial 228239

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 40 Model number: 228239 Movement: Automatic Case material: White gold Bracelet material: White gold Year of production: June 2021 Condition: New...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Datejust 16233 Steel 18K Gold Custom Bezel and Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Steel 18K Gold Custom Bezel and Dial Automatic Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Steel 18K Gold Custom Bezel and Dial Automatic Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch was produced in 1991. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model Model Number 16233 Serial X - Series Reference Number Production Year 1991 Movement Automatic Self Wind...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Roman Dial Fluted Bezel Everose Gold Men's Watch 126331
Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Roman Dial Fluted Bezel Everose Gold Men's Watch 126331

Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Roman Dial Fluted Bezel Everose Gold Men's Watch 126331

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This brand new Rolex 126331 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, date dial an...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18 Karat Rose Gold Automatic Men's Watch 228235 OGRP
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18 Karat Rose Gold Automatic Men's Watch 228235 OGRP

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18 Karat Rose Gold Automatic Men's Watch 228235 OGRP

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand Rolex Series Day-Date 40 Model Number 228235 Packaging Manufacturer's Box and Papers Production Year 2020 new style card Warranty Three Year Chronostore Warranty Movement Type ...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

2015 Rolex Datejust Midsize 178273 18 Karat Gold and Steel Diamond VI
2015 Rolex Datejust Midsize 178273 18 Karat Gold and Steel Diamond VI

2015 Rolex Datejust Midsize 178273 18 Karat Gold and Steel Diamond VI

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 178273 Serial: 4571N*** Year: 2015 Model: Datejust Case Material: 31mm Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Olive Green Roman Numeral V...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Jubilee Wimbledon Dial Model 126231
Rolex Datejust Jubilee Wimbledon Dial Model 126231

Rolex Datejust Jubilee Wimbledon Dial Model 126231

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model number: Rolex 36mm Datejust -Slate Green Roman Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold/Steel Bracelet material: Gold/Steel Year of produ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Roberto Paggio Reversible (Reverso) Watch - Owned & Worn By Harry Bellafonte
Roberto Paggio Reversible (Reverso) Watch - Owned & Worn By Harry Bellafonte

Roberto Paggio Reversible (Reverso) Watch - Owned & Worn By Harry Bellafonte

Located in Suwanee, GA

Our Renowned Celebrity Collection: This watch is part of our Celebrity Collection of watches that has been featured in GQ, Revolution Watch, Europa Star, JCK, Hampton's Magazine, Go...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Steel Green Dial Men's Oyster Bracelet Watch 124300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Steel Green Dial Men's Oyster Bracelet Watch 124300

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Steel Green Dial Men's Oyster Bracelet Watch 124300

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

They embody timeless form and function, firmly rooted in the pioneering origins of Rolex. The dial is the distinctive face of a Rolex watch, the feature most responsible for its iden...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex President Day Date 18038 Green Diamond Dial Bezel Band 18 Karat Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18038 Green Diamond Dial Bezel Band 18 Karat Gold

Rolex President Day Date 18038 Green Diamond Dial Bezel Band 18 Karat Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 18038 Serial: 5721*** Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Bezel: Custom Diamond Bez...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 16233 Steel 18K Gold Custom Bezel and Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Steel 18K Gold Custom Bezel and Dial Automatic Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Steel 18K Gold Custom Bezel and Dial Automatic Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch was produced in 1991. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model Model Number 16233 Serial X - Series Reference Number Production Year 1991 Movement Automatic Self Wind...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16030 36mm Green Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
Rolex Datejust 16030 36mm Green Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel

Rolex Datejust 16030 36mm Green Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 16030 Serial: 7263*** Year: 1982 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Dia...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 MOP Diamond Emerald Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 MOP Diamond Emerald Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 MOP Diamond Emerald Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 69173 Serial: 8127*** Year: 1984 Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Band 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Band ...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket
Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

Housed in a 52 mm coin silver open-face case, the watch features an engine-turned caseback with an engraved central cartouche.

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

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Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch
Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch

Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 factory ruby and diamond dial in 18k yellow gold. Fluted bezel with string diamond and ruby hour markers. Complete with the original...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché enamel case with white enamel b...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute Repeater Weight : 138.1 Gram Extremely Solid & Heavy 18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Case Pock...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick

$2,725Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick

Located in GB

Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag

Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes 35 Birkin HSS bag. Black porosus crocodile with the dewdrop detailed La Rosee red velvet rose on front. This special order B...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Berlin, DE

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Movement can be wound and works. Dial with hairline crack. Including certificate of authenticity.

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel

Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel

By Breitling

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a beautiful hunter case decorated with t...

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Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Evening Dresses

Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat

Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...

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2010s American Coats and Outerwear

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed C...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Steel Mens Watch 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Unworn
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Steel Mens Watch 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Unworn

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Steel Mens Watch 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Unworn

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. 8 screws fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with silver-tone hands and index hour marke...

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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

40 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Radiant Cut GIA Certified
40 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Radiant Cut GIA Certified

40 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Radiant Cut GIA Certified

By Mike Nekta New York

Located in New York, NY

40 CARAT RADIANT CUT NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BY MIKE NEKTA NYC GIA Certified Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 40 Carats Color: NATURAL, FANCY YELLOW, EVEN Style:...

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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675

Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage GMT-Master Pepsi in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a matte black gilt dial which over time has transformed into what is known as a Tropical dial. Complementing the case...

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20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock
1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock

1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock

$48,999

H 2.15 in W 1.6 in D 1.15 in L 2.15 in

1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

This aesthetically captivating authentic circa 1950 Cartier eight-day desk clock is made with a solid 14K yellow gold case. It is rendered in artfully textured gold, adding a glitter...

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Desk Accessories

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Watch 126508
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Watch 126508

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Watch 126508

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Gold Watch Green Face Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold watch green face rolex you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k gold, gold and stainless steel. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold watch green face rolex may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A gold watch green face rolex of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a square cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our gold watch green face rolex for sale are for men, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Gold Watch Green Face Rolex?

Prices for a gold watch green face rolex can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,395 and can go as high as $498,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $16,395.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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