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What does 21 jewels mean on a watch?
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On a watch, 21 jewels means that the timepiece has a particular type of movement. Specifically, the movement features 21 jewel capstones that serve as bearings, allowing the gears inside to turn. Typically, only high-end mechanical timepieces feature 21 jewels, with 17 jewels being more common. Find a diverse assortment of watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
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 42mm x...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Winding Watch 14K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Westport, CT
An antique fully functional 14K yellow gold Rolex women's winding watch. The band is flexible with a satin finish. All original buckle, bracelet, dial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose”
Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch
comes with original factory polish – great news for a collector!
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Dating from 1962 (ye...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Watch
By Cartier
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
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18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch,
dating back to circa 1939, featuring:
30mm S/Steel Case,
35mm including the original signed s...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel