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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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Baume Mercier 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bracelet Watch with
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Mercier Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bracelet Style Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Chronoswiss Stainless Steel Tora
By Chronoswiss
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, GMT, Chronograph
Case: 38mm stainless steel case, coined bezel
Band: black leather band, buckle
Dial: white arabic, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 15mm
MOVEMENT /...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 69173 Black Diamond jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Item Description)
Brand - Rolex
Style - Datejust
Case size - 26mm
Model - 69173
Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold
Crystal - Sapphire
Dial - Custom Black Diamond
Movement - Rolex Auto Cal-2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Platinum Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 18946
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Platinum Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 18946. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Platinum oyster case 39.0 mm in diamet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum