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How do you know an original gold wristwatch?

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How do you know an original gold wristwatch?
To know an original gold wristwatch, try placing a magnet near it, as gold is not magnetic. If there is a strong attraction, your watch may be gold-filled or crafted from another metal. Hallmarks on your timepiece can also help you determine what it's made of. Gold watches often have a stamp that says 14K, 18K, 583 or 750. However, there are other gold hallmarks as well. Researching the purity of the marks on your watch using trusted online resources can be helpful during the identification process. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler evaluate your watch for you. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of gold watches.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
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Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
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2010s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN and index hour markers to the face. Set with a Speidel gold-plated and black cord watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hermès Vintage One-of-a-Kind Gold, Mahogany, Bone watch on orange leather strap
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès one-of-a-kind watch is a perfect fit for the Hermès enthusiast or watch collector. Believed to be a piece commissioned in the 1960's, this Hermès watch is comprised of a ...
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Other, Gold

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

1970s Piaget Rectangular Tank Hand Wound 929 18K Roman Numbers Wrist Watch
Located in London, GB
18K Gold Piaget Wrist Watch, sapphire crystal face, 18K gold case, Roman numbers, crocodile leather with 18k gold strap, 4 sapphire inside mechanism. Condition: 1970s, vintage, ver...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 3257 Watch - 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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