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Girard Perregaux Diamond Watch

Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch, circa 1930s. The marquise dial is framed in round
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Girard Perregaux 26620 Women's Watch in 18k White Gold
By Girard Perregaux
Located in New York, NY
Girard Perregaux 26620 Women's Watch in 18k White Gold SKU: 133014 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Girard
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Girard Perregaux Cat' s Eye 18 Kt White Gold Automatic Diamond Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Antwerp, BE
Girard Perregaux Cat' s Eye 18 Kt White Gold Automatic Ref 80484 One of the last Independent High
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Girard Perregaux Vintage 2592 Diamond Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in San Fernando, CA
Girard Perregaux Model Vintage 1945 Reference number 2592 Movement Quartz Case material Stainless
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Hand-wind Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in San Fernando, CA
Girard Perregaux 14K White Gold Case Diamond Bezel and lugs Approx. 15mm W x 20mm H case Silver
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare vintage Girard Perregaux ladies platinum and diamonds watch, dainty yet so full of bling, on
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Custom Full Diamond Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch
Located in New York, NY
Girard-Perregaux Laureato Custom Full Diamond Stainless Steel Skeleton Watch No: 81015-11-001-11A
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

14k Yellow Gold Milord Women Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Perregaux and Buler watches company in the 1960-70’s. It was also registered as a trademark name by Domenico
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Milord Women Wrist Watch
14k Yellow Gold Milord Women Wrist Watch
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Tiffany & Co. Watch Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Face Wristwatch, 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wallkill, NY
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
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Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
By Omega
Located in Sammu shi, JP
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LONGINES / 1970s Vintage watch Ladies
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Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
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JUVENIA 18K. Lady's whitegold watch from 1950.
By Juvenia
Located in Heerlen, NL
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Located in Berlin, DE
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By IWC
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By Girard Perregaux
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tonneau Shaped. Polished/High Gloss Stainless Steel Case & Bracelet. 2 rows of Diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Authentic Ladies Girard Perregaux Vintage Steel Diamond Quartz Watch
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Girard Perregaux Diamond Bezel Chronograph Leather Band Ladies Watch 8046 New
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Located in New York, NY
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Girard Perregaux Diamond Gold Tear Drop Shape See through Pocket Watch Pendant
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful jewel can be wore as a pendant and as a pocket watch. It's spectacular tear-drop
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Girard Perregaux Vintage Diamond Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Platinum Girard Perregaux timepiece circa 1930's, has 73 round diamonds, with a navy
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Victorian Wrist Watches

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Girard Perregaux 1966 49525D53A1A-BK6A 18 Karat White Gold Silver Dial Automatic
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Miami, FL
Gents Girard Perregaux 1966 with original diamond dial & diamond bezel in 18k white gold on leather
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Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Girard- Perragux 18K Gold Pendant Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
excellent working condition. The watch Art Nouveau design with a bouquet of flowers and rose cut diamonds
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Girard Perregaux Girard-Perregaux WW.TC Ladies Automatic Watch 49860D11A761-BK7A
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Located in Southampton, PA
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Girard Perregaux Girard-Perregaux WW.TC Ladies Automatic Watch 49860D11A761-BK7A
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Girard Perregaux Laureato Summer Edition Watch 81005D11A182611A
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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Laureato Summer Edition Watch 80189D11A182211A
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Girard Perregaux Lady's Gold Diamond Wristwatch
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Located in Miami, FL
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Girard-Perregaux 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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Girard Perregaux Laureato 81005D82A732-32A
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Southampton, PA
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Girard Perregaux Lady F 8039
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Surfside, FL
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Girard Perregaux Lady F 8039
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Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Pocket Watch C1960S
By Girard Perregaux
Located in London, GB
Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1960s Dial
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Girard Perregaux Rose Gold World Time Chronograph Watch 49860D52A
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Southampton, PA
-Perregaux that also offers the ever-useful world time function. The watch is in factory fresh condition and
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Girard Perregaux Rose Gold World Time Chronograph Watch 49860D52A
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Southampton, PA
-Perregaux that also offers the ever-useful world time function. The watch is in factory fresh condition and
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Girard Perregaux Laureato Summer Edition 81005D11A182511A
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Southampton, PA
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Summer Edition, reference number 81005D11A182511A, is presented
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Girard Perregaux 1966 Pur Sang Thoroughbred Watch 49534-52-1328SBB6A
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Southampton, PA
This Girard Perregaux 1966 Pur Sang Limited Edition Painted Thoroughbred Diamond Set Dial Watch
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Girard-Perregaux Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Skeleton Chronograph Wristwatch
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Girard-Perregaux Lady's Stainless Steel Diamond The Vintage Diamond Wristwatch.
By Girard Perregaux
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Girard-Perregaux Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Dallas, TX
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By Girard Perregaux
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Antique Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Perregaux Diamond Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Great Neck, NY
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Girard Perregaux Vintage Ladies 18k 750 Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
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Tiffany & Co. Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Wristwatch Retro Mid Century 14K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Girard Perregaux lady's Rose Gold and Diamond Richeville Chronograph Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Boston, MA
Girard Perregaux 18k rose gold Richeville chronograph wristwatch, automatic movement, 30mm x 40mm
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Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Stainless Steel 25860D11A1A111A Wristwatch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5645 Manufacturer: Girard Perregaux Model: Vintage 1945 Model Ref: 25860D11A1A111A Age: 13th
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Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 Stainless Steel 25860D11A1A111A Wristwatch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5645 Manufacturer: Girard Perregaux Model: Vintage 1945 Model Ref: 25860D11A1A111A Age: 13th
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Girard Perregaux Cats Eye 18k Rose Gold 80488D52A451CK4
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Girard Perregaux Cats Eye 18K Rose gold 80488D52A751CK6 Ladies Wristwatch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Ladies Diamond Girard Perregaux Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Classically Designed 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Girard Perregaux featuring 48 Round
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Girard-Perregaux Lady's Art Nouveau Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Lapel Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
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Girard Perregaux Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the girard perregaux diamond watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 21 vintage or 14 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect girard perregaux diamond watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a girard perregaux diamond watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Girard Perregaux, Girard Perragaux and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A girard perregaux diamond watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 23 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also french cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a girard perregaux diamond watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Girard Perregaux Diamond Watch?

On average, a girard perregaux diamond watch at 1stDibs sells for $7,248, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $19,100 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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