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What does 21 jewels mean on a watch?
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On a watch, 21 jewels means that the timepiece has a particular type of movement. Specifically, the movement features 21 jewel capstones that serve as bearings, allowing the gears inside to turn. Typically, only high-end mechanical timepieces feature 21 jewels, with 17 jewels being more common. Find a diverse assortment of watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
By Tissot
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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By Longines
Located in Portland, England
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Rare Vintage Rotary Gold Plated Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
A striking and rare 1970s Swiss-made Rotary wristwatch, featuring a 25-jewel automatic movement housed in a polished gold-plated case. This timepiece perfectly captures the refined m...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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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Materials
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By Gucci
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish and iconic Gucci Signoria stainless steel watch.
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Materials
Steel
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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
