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What is the best karat gold for watches?
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Opinions may vary as to which karat gold is the best for watches. However, many luxury makers opt for 18-karat gold. An alloy that is 75% pure gold, 18-karat gold is more durable than pure 24-karat and 22-karat gold alloys, allowing watches to resist wear and tear. At the same time, 18-karat gold offers more vibrant color than 14-karat and 10-karat alloys. Explore a collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
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1970s Piaget Rectangular Tank Hand Wound 929 18K Roman Numbers Wrist Watch
By Piaget
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
Pequignet French gold-plated Black quartz wristwatch, vintage
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Elegant and timeless French watch from the prestigious fine watchmaking house Pequignet
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Ladies Rolex Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Vintage Rolex Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch, circa 1960s.
The Ladies Vintage Rolex Wristwatch with diamond accents was made in the 1960s. This dress style ladies watch ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Pink Gold Citrine Ruby Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Retro Pink Gold Citrine Ruby Diamond Wristwatch.
This lovely Retro 14k pink gold Citrine, Ruby and Diamond wristwatch was made in the 1940s. It houses a Geneve 17jewel manual...
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
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,...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation 18ct & Stainless Steel Watch Ref: 585006380
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Iconic and instantly recognizable, the Omega Constellation blends Swiss precision with timeless style. This unisex model features a sophisticated two-tone design, combining 18ct yel...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel