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What does 18K gold mean on a watch?
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On a watch, 18K gold means that the watch features genuine gold. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The high gold content gives the metal an attractive color, while the alloy metals add strength to increase its durability. An 18-karat gold watch may be solid gold or gold-filled, which means it is primarily another metal that the watchmaker finished with a thin layer of 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of gold watches.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
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Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
By Boucheron
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
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone. This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and features a monogram front with floral back, very ornately engraved. Hefty in size measuring 2 inches in diameter by half an inch in depth, 2.7 inches in total length with the bow and crown. This classic pocket watch winds up...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
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
Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Mother Of Pearl Dial
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch.
This Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 2001. It is is very good condition with very little signs of wear. ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 K White Gold Longines Women's Watch
By Longines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Longines women's watch, crafted in 14K white gold, dates back to circa 1955. The timepiece showcases a vintage charm with a total diamond weight of approximately 0.84 ca...
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Hermès Vintage One-of-a-Kind Gold, Mahogany, Bone watch on orange leather strap
By Hermès
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Other, Gold
