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How can I tell if a watch case is real gold?
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You can tell if your watch case is gold by opening the back and looking for a karat mark like “14K” or “18K.” Consult the brand’s website or an expert jeweler to check the exact composition of the gold. Find a collection of antique and contemporary gold watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Riverside. A Gold Keyess Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A 9ct Gold Keyless Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
Dial: The perfect Arabic
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884.
Dial
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the earliest model made of
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Octagon Antique 14 Karat Open Face Pocket Watch Gr 225 17 Jewel
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
A.W. Co Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold circa 1890s Manual Wind Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced circa 1890s
The dial has minor cracks near subdial as visible in pictures
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