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14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Watch Bracelet. It depicts a hidden round watch
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20th Century Unknown Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
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1940s Retro Rose Gold and Gem set Large Hidden Surprise Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Retro, hidden Surprise Watch. The 14K Rose Gold center section measures 1 1/4 inch wide
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1940s American Retro Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Longines Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
LONGINES Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum. A vintage
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1980s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alexis Barthelay Ladies 18 Carat Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold. The bracelet is beautifully crafted with diamond shaped metal panels, finished with a
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1980s French Retro Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Titus Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold 1940s
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt
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1940s Portuguese Art Deco Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ladies Rolex 18k Presidential Bracelet Watch Solid Gold Diamond Dial ref 69178
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
gold presidential bracelet, hidden clasp. The Rolex dial is gold, set with diamond markers. The Swiss
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1980s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier Panthere Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, 18k gold with hidden deployant clasp. Quartz movement - in working order. Weight of the watch - 66.1
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20th Century Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Harry Winston Diamond Gold Ladies Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
18k gold lady's watch by Harry Winston, adorned with 2 diamonds. Case - 22mm in diameter. 18k gold
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20th Century American Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

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Diamond, Gold

Wide Flip-top Retro Bracelet Watch San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Flip-top Retro Watch/Bracelet San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold Wide Flip-top Bracelet Watch
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20th Century Unknown Retro Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond Mini 2363 Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
precision and adorned with stunning details. The 17mm case and bracelet are fashioned from 18K white gold
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20th Century Swiss Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Ladies 18k Gold President, Champangne Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bracelet: Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Band with
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1980s Swiss Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious gold, platinum and diamond bracelet by David Webb with a hidden wristwatch dial. 18K
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Late 20th Century Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
. Hidden built in catch and center covered watch. The 18k yellow gold lid hinges open to show the 14k
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Rolex President Datejust 18k Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 79178 Box/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex President Datejust 18k gold ladies wrist watch. Reference 79178. 26mm case diamond
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1990s Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Open Link Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Very special item designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, this is a ropetwist gold and diamond open link
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20th Century French Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve 1950s 18k Yellow and White Gold, Diamonds Bracelet
By Universal Genève
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
18kt yellow and white gold shiny bracelet with a hidden Universal Geneve watch embellished with
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1950s French Retro Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
attractive baguette-diamond bands. Watch bracelet is incredibly flexible and articulated and drapes
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Late 20th Century Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Vintage Bamboo Anyolite Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Watch France 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Lisbon, PT
BOUCHERON ‘Bamboo’ anyolite and diamonds manual watch in 18kt yellow gold, France, 1970s. Embodying
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1970s French Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch Bracelet Mid-Century Modern Madmen, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
-Century Modernist gold and diamond bracelet. The door to the watch is operated by a spring that keeps it
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date 18K White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Watch 19019, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Bracelet w/ 21 Links and hidden clasp buckle Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is
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1970s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
watch was carefully crafted, with impeccable care to detail, in solid 18 carat white gold and showcases
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1940s European Retro Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies' Watch - Factory Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
crown. Fitted to the watch comes the original solid yellow gold "Pearlmaster" bracelet, designed
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1990s Swiss Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Automatic Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Color: Gold Band Material: Yellow Gold Closure: Hidden Fold Clasp Band Type: Bracelet Band Width: 16 mm
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1980s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18K Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 18038A
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Closure: Hidden Fold Clasp Band Type: Bracelet Band Width: 16 mm Lug Width: 20 mm Case Material: Yellow
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1980s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69258 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
fixed Bead-Set Pyramid bezel (26mm diameter). Silver jubilee diamond dial. 18k yellow gold hidden
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20th Century Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Vintage Ebel 11 Carat Multi-Cut Diamond & Platinum Manual Wind Secret Watch
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ebel Diamond and Platinum Bracelet With A Hidden Manual Wind Watch. Set in platinum, with
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1940s Swiss Artisan Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold. Chic and slim 8.6mm thick case with
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, connected to a polished 18 karat gold flexible bracelet with a deployment hidden buckle. Dial and inside
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1990s Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modernist 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Hidden Watch circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
A handmade beautiful heavy large diamond bracelet with hidden watch in 14K gold. Bracelet has a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18378
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
crystal. 18K Yellow Gold ( 36 mm ) looks unpolished . Champagne jubilee diamond dial. 18k yellow gold
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20th Century Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Ultra Rare Collectors Piece Rolex Datejust Men's 18k Chevrolet Diamond Jubilee W
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
special champagne diamond dial with the Chevy logo embossed throughout. 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet
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20th Century Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Ulysse Nardin GMT-Master II 40mm 320-8
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
Gold Hidden buckle. This Ulysse Nardin watch has a 40 mm case with a Round caseback and Pave Diamond
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20th Century Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

White Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Peek-A Boo Swiss Geneva Watch
Located in Boston, MA
, revealing a hidden Swiss Geneva watch secured within a 14K yellow gold case. The manual wind crown allows
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1960s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Double C Penelope Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier Double C 18k gold bracelet from Penelope collection. It's a mesh three-row link
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1980s French Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet Hidden Wrist Watch w Diamond Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique
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1940s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Paul Ditishein Hidden Rose Gold and Ruby Watch
Located in New York, NY
“Paul Ditishein” Ladies Hidden Watch Bracelet. Pink gold and decorated with 3.4ct of rubies and
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1940s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Bracelet Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hamilton 14 karat yellow gold and diamond vintage bracelet watch. The polished and flexible mesh
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20th Century American Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Baume & Mercier Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Kent, CT
Pretty Baume & Mercier quartz ladies 14k gold watch with 4 small round diamonds on the face. This
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1960s Unknown Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Day Date 18388 Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet with Hidden Fold Over Clasp. Will fit up to a 7.5-inch wrist. Sapphire
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1990s Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Cartier Panthere 1280 18 Karat Ladies Diamonds Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere 1280 Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K Yellow Gold case with factory set diamonds. Factory
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1990s Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Jubilee Diamond Dial Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow gold Smooth Bezel. DIAL : Rolex Silvered Jubilee dial with Diamond Hour Markers. BRACELET
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1990s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel. DIAL : Rolex Mother of Pearl Dial set with Diamond Hour Markers. BRACELET
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1980s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hamilton Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond “Peek-a-boo” Manual Wristwatch, circa 1955
By Hamilton
Located in Metairie, LA
Hamilton watch case hidden inside of an incredibly ornate gold and diamond bracelet. The bracelet has been
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Diamond, Platinum Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
bracelet, completed by hidden fold over clasp, with figure eight and safety chain, featuring 110 both full
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

New Old Stock Lady Rolex President Ref 79179 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
movement with sweep seconds and quick set date. With Rolex 18K WG hidden clasp Presidential bracelet
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1990s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Audemars Piguet Promesse in 18 Karat with Diamond Bezel and MOP Diamond Dial
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
Audemars Piguet Promesse 6736BA.ZZ.1180BA.03 watch is made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k
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1990s Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Vintage Arthur King Bracelet Featuring Opal and Diamond Hidden Wristwatch
By Arthur King
Located in Warrington, PA
Vintage Arthur King Opal & Diamond Bracelet with hidden wrist watch! On the wrist is an outstanding
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20th Century Modernist Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Geneva Hidden Timepiece
By Geneva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies 14 karat yellow gold cover watch by Geneva. This one of a kind watch has 7 single cut
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1970s American Contemporary Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cover Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extravagant cover watch bracelet is 14 karat yellow gold with 12 round diamonds weighing
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Geneve Timepiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold bark style bracelet with hidden box style clasp and safety chain. This pristine watch is
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1980s American Contemporary Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Oyster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Dial. 18k Yellow Gold case with custom 3.5 ct. baguette Diamond bezel (35mm). 18k Yellow Gold hidden
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1990s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold 1940s Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire Mechanical Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
from 1940's, tubogas snake style bracelet watch. The mechanical watch is hidden beneath the center
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20th Century Unknown Modern Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
decorated with baguette cut diamonds. Similarly, the head and watch case cover are neatly set with round and
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1950s American Art Deco Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany and Co Yellow Gold Hidden Watch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Featuring A Hamilton 17 Jewel Manual
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Mid-20th Century Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Surprise Watch Bracelet
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Surprise Watch by Ulysse Nardin, Soft Mesh Bracelet with Hinged
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1960s American Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Movado Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Hidden Dial Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in San Francisco, CA
cover is adorned with 14 blue sapphires and 7 diamonds. The mesh bracelet is 9/16 of an inch wide and 6
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Late 20th Century Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Emerald And Diamond Golden Retriever Watch Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
entire bracelet. The watch has been serviced and keeps good time. Excellent condition. Looks great on the
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1950s Unknown Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

PIAGET Diamond Tiger Eye Dial Diamond Bezel 18k Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
PIAGET Diamond 18k Gold Ladies Watch with tiger eye diamond dial and diamond bezel. all original
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1980s Swiss Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Watch Bracelet with Diamonds and a Coral Dial, Milner London, circa 1965
Located in Aspen, CO
statement of bright gold and diamonds with a center coral dial watch. This watch-bracelet is a bright
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20th Century British Retro Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold

Blancpain Swiss 1960 French Retro Modern Bracelet Watch In 18Kt Gold & Gemstones
By Blancpain
Located in Miami, FL
mechanical bracelet-watch was made during the post war period with retro-modernist patterns. It was crafted
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1960s Swiss Modernist Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bracelet watch hidden gold diamonds vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect bracelet watch hidden gold diamonds vintage among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing bracelet watch hidden gold diamonds vintage — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Cartier and Piaget each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A bracelet watch hidden gold diamonds vintage of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 8, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a bracelet watch hidden gold diamonds vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Bracelet Watch Hidden Gold Diamonds Vintage?

The price for a bracelet watch hidden gold diamonds vintage starts at $975 and tops out at $75,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $15,879.

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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.

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