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Are gold watches real gold?

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Are gold watches real gold?
Whether or not gold watches are real gold depends on the timepiece. Some gold watches simply have a gold-toned finish and contain no real gold. Others feature a thin layer of gold plating over top of other precious metals. Luxury watch makers often use 18-karat gold, an alloy that is 75 percent real gold and 25 percent other metals. Find a large selection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Shop for Geneve Gold Watch on 1stDibs
Modernist Gold Watch, Universal Geneve
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
Modernist 14k Gold Watch, Universal Geneve on satin watch band. Space age design with watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Universal Geneve Pink Gold Bumper Automatic Watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Rare to find in nice condition this unusual Universal Geneve dress watch. Bumper automatic, cal
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Universal Geneve Gold Filled Tank Watch Automatic
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
This vintage gold filled Universal Genève watch is from the 1960s era. It has a white dial and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Geneve 14k Gold Fancy Nugget Design Bracelet Swiss Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Miami, FL
Geneve 14k Gold Fancy Nugget Design Bracelet Swiss Watch. Recently serviced and works excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold MINI Universal Geneve Compur Chronograph Watch, Extremy Rare
By Universal Genève
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely rare miniature 18kt Yellow Gold MINI Universal Genève Compur Chronograph Watch One of
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Universal Geneve 14k Tri Color Gold 22mm Rectangular Mechanical Watch Ca
By Univeral Geneve
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Universal Geneve Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - 17 jewels - Swiss Made Case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

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