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Ladies Gold Wrist Watch Evening

Piaget 18K White Gold 15201 Polo Evening Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This Pristine Condition preowned 21st century Piaget POLO all diamond watch is the perfect glamour
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulova 14Kt. Solid Gold Mid Century Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel 1950 / 60's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Diamond Ladies Evening Watch METAL
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning evening ladies dress watch from the Retro period, It looks like a bracelet, but when you
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Vacheron Constantin Platinum and 18Kt. Gold Ladies Evening Watch Circa 1920's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch for an important evening out at a glamourous event. The watch is supplied with an appraisal as
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch METAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex 18kt. Solid White Gold Ladies Evening Dress Watch with Diamonds, ca 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
line of elegant ladies evening watches. This piece is entirely hand constructed in 18Kt. White Gold
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Piaget Dancer 18k Gold and Diamond Ladies' Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this watch exudes opulence at every glance. Adorned with a bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking all original ladies dress watch was
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Rima Ladies 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby Accents 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
that was looking for dependable and accurate watches for their clientele. This watch is fitted with an
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies 18Kt. Solid White Gold Dress Watch with Original Bracelet 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
nearly new. This watch is perfect for all types of wearing, as an evening watch or a dependable everyday
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co. for Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Watch
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Gold Ladies Art Deco Cord Watch from 1945 / 46
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Two Tone METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Shreve & Co. Ladies Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Set entirely with diamonds the watch is designed as an evening watch. Shreve, being the premier house
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch, 1930s
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Long Beach, CA
length or 8 Inches. WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This unique ladies watch from the 1930's in
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Doxa Platinum and Diamond Ladies Bracelet Dress Watch, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This elegant ladies evening watch was produced by the
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Filled Period Bracelet / Length 6 1/4 or 16cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Glycine 18kt. White Gold Art Deco High Grade Hand Made Watch, circa 1930's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Tiffany used them extensively in their ladies watches as did Shreve and Caldwell, and all the other famous
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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By Marvin
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Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold White Diamond Collection Estate Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
This luxury timepiece from Van Cleef & Arpels is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. It's crafted from 18kt yellow gold and features a sleek design with an 18 kt. yellow gold bracel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond Station Necklace, Yellow-White Gold, Two Strand Layered Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
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Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive form. Early 20th Century Mini watches have graced some fabulous wrists over the years-...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco period. 18 carat white gold tonneau ...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet Movement:Mechanical Manual Winding Functions: Hours, minutes Material: Platinum Case: Case length 10 mm x Height 22.5...
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Harry Winston Vintage Collection Diamond Snowflake Drop Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
HARRY WINSTON Snowflake Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold and Platinum. The recognizable Harry Winston Snowflake geometric clusters, with icy needles of marquise and round brilliant d...
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1960s Riviera Diamond GIA Heart Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate diamond and emerald heart necklace is crafted in 18 karat White and yellow gold. Incorporates 84 round-cut and 25 marquise shaped diamonds, prong-set in pairs, c...
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K
By Movado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Diamond Wristwatch is made by Movado which is a fine watch making house. This watch just came back from my watch expert to be cleaned and check the working parts for goo...
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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch effortlessly for an elegant look. This piece includes 78 round settings and 6 ...
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Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
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Blue Green Tourmaline Earrings 4.61 Carat Cushions
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite platinum earrings, set with an exotic and desirable 4.61 carat pair of "Lagoon Blue" Tourmaline cushions, a pair of 0.80 carats G/VS1 cushion diamonds, all decorated by a t...
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Antique Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
Located in San Francisco, CA
One can almost feel the stories that this watch carries from being passed down through the years. This beautiful antique platinum diamond watch features approximately 52 sparkling di...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

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Vintage Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Mechanical Watch
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful mechanical watch with manual winding in white gold, with a case set with diamonds and a bracelet with palace decoration. Wristband Length : 16 cm (6.3 inches) Dimensions:...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Floral Filagree Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Sapphire Band
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco platinum top on 18k gold watch accented with diamonds and sapphires, circa 1920. The filagree rectangular elongated 3 piece case has geometric triangles design and on the lu...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces

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Art Deco Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A simply elegant Art Deco Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch. Set with 12 round, brilliant cut
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Ladies Silver Nickel Wrist Watch by Elgin, C1935
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold, Silver

Ladies Diamond Evening Watch with Diamond Cover by Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The perfect evening watch that looks like a bracelet, yet allows the wearer to tell the time. This
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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Hamilton Ladies Diamond White Gold Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant Hamilton ladies evening wrist watch featuring a rectangular face within a diamond frame
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Watch Company Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bracelet / Diamond Bezel / Evening Watch
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Bracelet Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement. This is a beautiful ladies evening watch although it is suitable for daily wear. The movement is
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Omega Gold and Platinum Ladies Bracelet Watch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Bracelet Style / Reference A 7734
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies White Gold Original Faceted Crystal Manual Watch, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Evening Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Midcentury Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger Le Coultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Original Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch by Elgin, Serviced, circa 1930
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this super rare and classic Art Deco Elgin ladies manual wind up wrist
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Watch with Original Dial, circa 1970s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Style Bracelet Watch METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 79174G 10P Diamond Silver Engraved Dial Ladies F No. Used
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
. Designed with a case diameter of 26mm, the watch is an ideal size for a delicate wrist, offering both
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Silver

Blancpain Platinum and 18 Karat Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1930s-1940s
By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT Blancpain, one of the worlds oldest watch companies produced this elegant ladies evening watch
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Vacheron Constantin Ladies Platinum Diamond Evening Dress Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Blued Steel Breguet Style ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt. White Gold 9mm Width / 7 Inch Length WARRANTY: 18
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Bulova 14Kt, Solid White Gold Ladies Evening Dress Watch with Original Bracelet
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Wrist Watches

Lucien Piccard 14Kt. Gold and Pearl Ladies Evening Watch circa 1950's
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lucien Piccard STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega 14 Karat Solid Gold Ladies Diamond Evening Watch All Original, circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 7816 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Diamond

Lady Watch Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bulova 1950
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
and this ladies' diamond and 14k gold delicate evening watch is the epitome of class in a timepiece!
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Rolled Gold Harlequin Dial 15 Jewels Ladies Watch, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this beautiful ladies Art Deco c1920s Rolled Gold Harlequin Dial 15
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Antique Belle Époque Sapphire Diamond Filagree Ladies Platinum Gold Dress Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
wealth,” Abeles said. “Ladies dressed for evening in beautiful lightweight material of chiffon or satin
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Dress Strap Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Bucherer 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Evening Watch with Covered Lid
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
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By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
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By Lucien Piccard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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Located in Vannes, FR
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By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
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By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
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By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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By Gubelin
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By Longines
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By Rolex
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Ladies Gold Wrist Watch Evening For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ladies gold wrist watch evening for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, platinum and 18k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect ladies gold wrist watch evening may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a ladies gold wrist watch evening has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Hamilton and Piaget are consistently popular. While most can agree that any ladies gold wrist watch evening from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 alternatives. Finding a ladies gold wrist watch evening for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Ladies Gold Wrist Watch Evening?

Prices for a ladies gold wrist watch evening can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $750 and can go as high as $49,280, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,750.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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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