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Contemporary Watches

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, beige dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.      
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Diamond Watch
Diamond Watch
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Cartier Captive de Cartier Ladies Watch in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Captive de Cartier Ladies watch in 18 karat white gold. Silver structured dial with black roman numerals. Bezel set with 33 brilliant-cut di...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, black carbon dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts  with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Diamond Watch
Diamond Watch
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Vintage Swatch GJ109 Chaise Longue Year 1993 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage Swatch from the 1993 collection. I don't know about you but as soon as I look at it, the fantasy of a deckchair by the sea comes to mind, the colors are a hymn to s...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Alain Philippe Ladies 18 Karat White Gold and Pave Diamond Wristwatch F-G / VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite designer wristwatch by Alain Philippe embellished with 2.00 carats of glittering icy white diamonds. The elongated rectangular diamond dial features steel hands, a manual w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rene Marchal Stainless Steel Heure Sautante Mecanique Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Limited edition, n° 39, unique model Ref. 3208 The mechanical, manually wound movement is calibre AS 1727 "saltarello". The case is rectangular in stainless steel. There is a sapphire covered viewing window on the back.The face has an hour counter at the twelve o'clock position. Dark blue strap, personalized buckle complete with the company logo...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Piaget Dancer 18k Gold and Diamond Ladies' Watch
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this exquisite timepiece from the esteemed house of Piaget. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this watch exudes opulence at every glance. Ador...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Cocktail Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Fine Piaget lady’s cocktail watch crafted in 18 Karat white gold. The bezel is set with an entourage consisting of 30 tapered baguette-cut diamonds totalling approximate 5.50 ct. Fin...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ladies Platinum and Diamond Link Wristwatch 9.23 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage wristwatch embellished with 9.23 carats of glittering natural diamonds. Featuring flexible, elongated platinum links, the glittering bracelet gently wraps the wrist...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel Première Ladies Wristwatch H3258 Yellow Gold Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Première Ladies Wristwatch Yellow Gold Diamonds Reference: H3258 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Movement: Quartz Measurements: 22 x 16 x 6,2 mm Dial: Black Bracelet: 18k Yellow Go...
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2010s French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Gay Frères Corum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch 122.8 Grams
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold wristwatch featuring an oval shape dial by Corum with a 12 hour dial on a Gay Frères signature braided bracelet. Case: 19mm Movement: Mec...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ingersoll Collection Bison, Watch, 2013
Located in Roma, IT
Ingersoll Collection Bison, Number 12 IN2803BGR Movement self-winding cal 520 Case stainless steel Ø 45 mm Dial black-green white indexes Features Original leather band with gr...
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Chanel Boy-Friend Ladies Wristwatch H6591 Rose Gold Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Boy-Friend Ladies Wristwatch Rose Gold Diamonds Reference: H6591 Material: 18k Rose Gold Movement: Quartz Measurements: 34,6 x 26,7 x 7,3 mm Dial: White Bracelet: Leather wit...
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2010s French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Chanel Boy-Friend Tweed Ladies Wristwatch H4881 Rose Gold Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Boy-Friend Tweed Ladies Wristwatch Rose Gold Diamonds Reference: H4881 Material: 18k Rose Gold Movement: Quartz Measurements: 27,9 x 21,5 x 6,2mm Dial: White Bracelet: 18k Ro...
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2010s French Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TFP Watch Windrose Ceramic Black #TW100-10-21
Located in Lucca, LU
WINDROSE CERAMIC BLACK  is a 3 hands watch, with fixed CERAMIC ring bezel, diameter 42.5 mm , thickness 13.8 mm case. The case is casted in AISI 316L steel , matted, screwed b...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega De Ville Trésor Ladies Wristwatch 428.55.36.60.99.002 Yellow Gold Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega De Ville Trésor Ladies Wristwatch Yellow Gold Diamonds (Boutique Only Watch!) Reference: 428.55.36.60.99.002 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Mov...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Saudi Arabia Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Saudi Arabia dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.        
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond Polo Bracelet quartz Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, 18K white gold ladies diamond Piaget Polo bracelet watch, quartz movement, case size 28mm, silver dial, Arabic and diamond stick markers, diamond case, model n...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P sweep seconds Case: stainless steel 34,5 mm screw back Dial: factory cream with silv...
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1950s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Henry Dunay "SABI" Diamond and Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful watch is encrusted with 216 brilliant round diamonds. Diamonds weighing 2.40 carats total, E-F color and VS clarity. Made in 18 karat yellow gold. Approximately 116 grams
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swatch GZ701 Smilla Year 1996 Original Box
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Swatch designed by Stefano Pirovano for a pair of very special Swatch watches: Looka and Smilla produced in a limited edition of 30,000 ...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Patek Philippe 5230G World Time Complications White Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Model 5230G World Time Complications. Manufactured in 2021. 18k White Gold, 39 millimeter case with sapphire crystal glass and case back. Patek Philippe 240 HU movement with 33 jewels. Grey guilloche dial with concentric chapter ring calibrated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pasha Automatic in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18kt yellow gold case with a brown leather strap. Fixed 18kt yellow gold bezel. Arabic numerals mark the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions. Automatic movement and water resistant. 8 s...
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 1549 diamonds 21.93 cts on case  dial and bracelet quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aigner Mother of Pearl Stainless Steel Modena Nudo Unisex Wristwatch 30 MM
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt your elegant style by owning this luxe wristwatch from Aigner. Swiss-made and created from stainless steel, this watch follows a quartz movement and has a beautiful mother of ...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Watches

Patek Philippe 5120G Extra Thin Automatic Calatrava Watch White Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5120G Extra Thin Automatic Calatrava. The watch was made in 2004, and is made in 18K white gold. The watch measures...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Palace Salmon Metal Band Quartz Watch 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【PALACE 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch A taste of understated luxury for office ladies in a business casual outfit with a handbag. It shines in an elegant way with artful pastel-colored dials, from the very peri of Pantone 2022 to the baby blue of iPhone 13. Designed with a simple size adjusting mechanism with a click of a buckle. All the PALACE collection comes in two case sizes 33mm and 41mm which is ideal for those looking for a pair of matching watches. Official website packaging: square gift box, warranty card, mesh band straps adjusting tool...
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Lemania Automatic - Watch 1950s Movement: self-winding cal. 3600 21 jewels Case: stainless steel 35 mm screw back Dial: white slightly tropical rose gold indexes Features: Case...
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1950s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Rose Gold

Palace Salmon Metal Band Quartz Watch (Complimentary Extra Straps)
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【PALACE 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch A taste of understated luxury for office ladies in a business casual outfit with a handbag. It shines in an elegant way with artful pastel-colored dials, from the very peri of Pantone 2022 to the baby blue of iPhone 13. Designed with a simple size adjusting mechanism with a click of a buckle. All the PALACE collection comes in two case sizes 33mm and 41mm which is ideal for those looking for a pair of matching watches. Official website packaging: square gift box, warranty card, mesh band straps adjusting tool...
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Mother of Pearl Stainless Steel Harmony Women's Wristwatch 23mm
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your everyday style deserves a luxurious touch like this wristwatch from Movado. It is made from stainless steel and designed with a plain mother of pearl dial set with two sharp han...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Watches

Original Oyster Link for Ladies Watch in Two-Tone, Link for Watch Band
Located in Austin, TX
This link is a two-tone ladies watch link. This can be the perfect extender for your watch.
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2010s American Contemporary Watches

TFP Watch Windrose Ceramic Ivory #TW100-10-23
Located in Lucca, LU
WINDROSE CERAMIC IVORY  is a 3 hands watch, with fixed CERAMIC ring bezel, diameter 42.5 mm , thickness 13.8 mm case. The case is casted in AISI 316L steel , matted, screwed b...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Montega Saudi Arabia Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Saudi Arabia dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement                
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Chopard La Strada Ladies in Steel with Partial Diamond on Bezel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chopard La Strada Ladies in Steel with Partial Diamond on Bezel, 24 mm Model: Chopard La strada Reference number: 8357 Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small seconds Case: Rectangle, Stainless steel, measurements case length 24 mm x height 35 mm, thickness 9.5 mm, Partial diamonds on bezel, Waterproof 3 ATM, Sapphire glass Dial: White dial, Roman numerals, Strap: Chopard steel strap...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

18 Karat White Gold Agate Cameo Carving Compass Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold compass agate carving dial wrist watch This splendid one-of-a-kind watch is made exclusively for travel lovers in 18 karat white gold. Encompassing the spirit of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Watches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Palace Classic White Metal Band Quartz Watch, 'Complimentary Extra Straps'
Located in Tsuen Wan District, HK
【PALACE 】The Timeless Casual Business Watch A taste of understated luxury for office ladies in a business casual outfit with a handbag. It shines in an elegant way with artful pastel-coloured dials, from the very peri of Pantone 2022 to the baby blue of iPhone 13. Designed with a simple size adjusting mechanism with a click of a buckle. All the PALACE collection comes in two case sizes 33mm and 41mm which is ideal for those looking for a pair of matching watches. Official website packaging: square gift box, warranty card, mesh band straps adjusting tool...
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2010s Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

TFP Watch Windrose Total Dark Blue, Special Edition. #TW100-23-12
Located in Lucca, LU
WINDROSE TOTAL DARK BLUE  is a 3 hands watch, with fixed steel ring bezel, diameter 42.5 mm , thickness 13.8 mm case. The case is casted in AISI 316L steel , matted, full OxB ( c...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Diamond Heart Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 728 diamonds 6.87 cts on case dial and bracelet quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Heart Watch
Diamond Heart Watch
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Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 478 diamonds 20.22 cts on case dial and bracelet quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Swiss Watch
Diamond Swiss Watch
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Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Montega Watch
Montega Watch
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Cyma Time-O-Vox, Cymaflex, Watch 1950s
By Cyma
Located in Roma, IT
Cyma Time-O-Vox, CYMAFLEX, Ref. 1283, 50’, N.O.S. Movement and functions: hand winding cal. R.464 vibrant alarm, function that is set and released by the top and bottom buttons fl...
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1950s Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas bracelet watch, featuring a Swiss-made quartz movement; black dial with gold hands and hour markers; and 23mm, 18k yellow gold...
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1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with pink mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.        
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Chronograph Watch
Chronograph Watch
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Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in white gold 18kt set with 2 pear-shaped diamonds 0.81 cts case dial and bracelet set with 342 diamonds 5.63 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Watch
Diamond Watch
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Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.78 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

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Diamond, Steel

Diamond Watch
Diamond Watch
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Tiger Eye & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 12 tiger eyes 7.57 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 2.99 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chronograph Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 96 diamonds 1.88 cts orange mother of pearl dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 501 diamonds 4.39 cts on case dial and prong buckle satin strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Watch
Diamond Watch
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Turquoise & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 26 turqupoise 15.72 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.42 cts quartz movement.      We do not guarantee the functioning of this w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Franck Muller 18kt Master Calendar 5850 Mc Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous watch by famed maker Franck Muller! The 18kt yellow gold Cintrée Curvex Master Calendar 5850, crafted in 2000, has a lovely tonneau shape and features a silvered guilloche enameled face. Concentric waves emanate from the center, shimmering beautifully as the watch is shifted. Large black numbers surround the face, the 2, 4, 8, and 10 replaced by black indices, the 3 and 9 not present as if they are out of frame. Royal blue numbers line the dial to indicate the date, the triple calendar completed by a rotating day-date and month. 5-minute intervals are detailed in red, separated by black markers to further specify the minute. "FRANCK MULLER GENEVE...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel bezel set with 96 diamonds 1.88 cts blue dial, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.            
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

4 Time Zone Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 253 diamonds 2.97 cts on bezel and dial with 4 time zones, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.   We do not guaran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4 Time Zone Watch
4 Time Zone Watch
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4 Time Zone Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in pink gold 18kt set with 253 diamonds 2.97 cts on bezel and dial with 4 time zones, prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4 Time Zone Watch
4 Time Zone Watch
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Chronograph Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chronograph watch in steel set with green mother of pearl dial steel bracelet quartz movement.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel

Chronograph Watch
Chronograph Watch
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Montega Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Montega watch in steel, Sura dial, bezel set with 48 diamonds 0.89 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement 
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Montega Watch
Montega Watch
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Coral Onyx Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.64 cts, 10 onyx 7.48 cts case dial and bracelet set with 393 diamonds 3.41 cts quartz movement Inner circumference: Approximately 16.64 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Malachite & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 12 malachite 10.89 cts, case dial and bracelet set with 264 diamonds 3.03 cts quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold

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