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How can I tell if a watch case is real gold?

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How can I tell if a watch case is real gold?
You can tell if your watch case is gold by opening the back and looking for a karat mark like “14K” or “18K.” Consult the brand’s website or an expert jeweler to check the exact composition of the gold. Find a collection of antique and contemporary gold watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Waltham 14K Gold Double Cased Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful 14k pocket watch is made by Waltham. It has a triple case, numbered 583785, that has
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: YGF / SS CIRCA / YEAR
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
“industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels 8 Adjustments 5 Star Case 10k rolled gold filled railroad case. 50mm or
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Waltham Two Tone 14Kt. Solid Gold Rectangle Art Deco Watch circa 1927
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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