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14kt Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz Watch, a stunning piece of vintage luxury and elegance
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Kelbert Ladies 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Made 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
Style ladies watch is done in solid 14Kt. Gold. Kelbert was a private label Swiss House specializing in
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Mathey-Tissot Watch, #3560625, Manual
By Tissot
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful ladies 18kt yellow gold Mathey-Tissot watch with a 25mm case (7mm thick), gold face with
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Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Gold Ladies Art Deco Cord Watch from 1945 / 46
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Steel / 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1945 or 46 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 24mm
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm x Diameter 20mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Estate Luva 14 Karat Gold Watch Ladies Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gold "Luva" Ladies wide cuff watch. Watch is in working condition good condition overall
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Late 20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tilbury 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
The vintage 1970s Tilbury ladies watch, measuring 15mm, radiates elegance with its 14Kt yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tilbury 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
Tilbury 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
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Blancpain Ladies 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Bracelet Watch, 1950s
By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 18mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

BAUME & MERCIER 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
, this item is pure 14kt yellow gold and is on very good condition quartz watch ( battery ) Condition
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Antique 1880s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Wristwatch 17 Jewels Unadjusted Vintage
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Kt Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Unadjusted with several small stones. Weighing
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Longines 14Kt Art Nouveau Watch Russian Style from 1914 with Original Dial
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1914 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 23mm
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Vintage Geneve Swiss Quartz .36ct Diamonds watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in New York, NY
Geneve Ladies Watch Circa 1970's High grade Swiss Quartz Movement. .36ct. natural round
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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual from 1965 or 1966
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1965 or 66 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Girard Perregaux Solid Gold Art Deco Style Lapel Watch, circa 1950s
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Lapel Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Deco Machine Age 1940 Wristwatch in 14k Gold with 5.54ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
made with impeccable care to the details. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and accented with
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Appx. .30cttw Diamonds, .65cttw Rubies
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Ladies 14kt yellow gold ring with two channel-set round brilliant diamonds of approximately .30cttw
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Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

"Hawa" Black Diamond Pendant on Mango Chain in 14kt Yellow Gold by JS Noor
Located in Freeport, FL
This lightweight yet dramatic 14kt yellow gold and black diamond pendant was inspired by the Palace
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2010s North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco period. 18 carat white gold tonneau ...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Omega Watch Manual Wind Movement Made in Switzerland Bracelet Hallmarked 14K and Made in Italy Small bracelet - fits up to a 6.2” wrist c....
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier RARITY Mini Tank Allongée 1976 Ref 03 Jaeger LeCoultre 845 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning ones Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grac...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1940s 18k rose gold Length: 31.4mm Width: 19.4mm Case thickness: 8mm Dial: Silvered with gold tone marker...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s
By Omega
Located in Boostedt, SH
A beautiful and original Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s. The original light blue bezel is rare, original and makes this watch very special. You don´t see it too often. The wa...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Trinity Vermeil Must De Cartier 925 Silver Ref. W1010644 2735 is a stunning women's wristwatch that combines timeless elegance with modern functionality. Crafted by the ...
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

Vintage Chanel Quartz Premiere Yellow Gold Fashion Watch with Integral Gold Band
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely 18K yellow gold Chanel Premiere quartz ladies wrist watch was released by the venerated house in 1987. The bold rectangular, clipped corner head measures over 1 inch in ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Superb Vintage Omega De Ville "Square" Handwind Mint Watch Boxed
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega Model: De Ville Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Handwind Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless Steel Measurements :25mm diameter (excluding ...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Tank Must GM Golden Black Precious
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Must model Tank watch in vermeil (gold-plated 925/1000 silver), black background, mechanical movement (manual winding), black exotic leather strap and original Cartier gold-p...
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

A Rare Early Hermes Regain Named Crocodile Handbag - France Circa 1945-1950
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE. Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 1945. One will appreciate the tim...
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1940s French Tote Bags

Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
By Vulcain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the luxury of the vintage Chopard Geneve 18k white gold ladies' watch, a true testament to the elegance and sophistication that the Chopard brand embodies. Crafted from th...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K
By Movado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Diamond Wristwatch is made by Movado which is a fine watch making house. This watch just came back from my watch expert to be cleaned and check the working parts for goo...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Lady's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique watch presents a round case, marked "Omega Fab Suisse". The bracelet is a curb link partially amati also in ye...
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Omega 12kt Gold Filled Watch Working 15 Jewel Fully Serviced Warranty
By Omega
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 12kt white gold vintage ladies' Omega watch with a 16mm x 20mm x 8mm case. The face of the watch is silver, the band has a 26mm clasp, 2.25 inches on one side and 2 inches ...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold, Silver

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Ladies 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Baume & Mercier Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Kent, CT
Pretty Baume & Mercier quartz ladies 14k gold watch with 4 small round diamonds on the face. This
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Lucien Piccard 14kt Brushed Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Stylized triple row Scroll Bracelet Watch with Lapis Enameled Face bearing Roman Numerals & signed
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Early Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 28mm X 20mm CIRCA: 1946 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Midcentury Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lucien Piccard STYLE / REFERENCE: Mesh Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Solid Gold Oyster Bracelet Perpetual Wind Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 32mm X 24mm CIRCA: 1987 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Estate 14 Karat Ladies Geneve 1.50 Carat Diamonds Watch
Located in New York, NY
: 6.90mm Diamonds: 1.50ct. G-color, VS-2 Si-1 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 28 grams 6.5 inches long
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Vintage Gucci 9000L Watch Stainless Steel with Gold Plating, Quartz
By Gucci
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Ladies Vintage Gucci 9000L Watch Stainless Steel with Gold Plating, Quartz, Swiss Made, 25 mm Case
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

14 Karat Gold 4.20cttw Diamond Geneve Ladies Tank Watch, Swiss, Service Warranty
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 14kt yellow gold diamond Geneve tank with 280 diamonds of approximately 4.20cttw. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Pendant Bracelet Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
bracelet appears to be 18kt gold but the buckle is clearly signed 14kt. This is an advantage as the lower
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Dress Model, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt/ Yellow Gold CIRCA
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tudor Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14Kt. Yellow Gold Filled DIMENSIONS: 28mm X 21mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Pre-owned Watch Case Black Face Movado Museum, Ladies Water Resistant
By Movado
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Pre-owned Watch 24mm Case Black Face Movado Museum, Ladies Water Resistant, Quartz, Gold Plated and
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Midcentury Dress Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Modern METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Omega 14Kt. Gold Mid Century Design with Unique Pendant Slide Bracelet 1950's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / A 5743 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Elgin Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
14kt solid gold ladies wrist watch with associated Art Deco gold filled bracelet. The bracelet is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Tissot Ladies circa 1980s Diamond and 14 Karat Gold Wristwatch Signed "Saphir"
By Tissot
Located in Kingston, NY
Offeredmis a circa 1980 TISSOT SAPHIR dress-watch, Swiss-made and crafted in subtle 14kt yellow
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Kt Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch Zenith
By Zenith
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered: a beautiful a women's wristwatch in 14 kt yellow gold, Zenith, mechanical movement, on a
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14 Kt Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch Zenith
14 Kt Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch Zenith
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Vintage Ladies Concord Swiss Quartz .30 Carat Diamonds Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
Concorde Ladies Watch Circa 1970's High grade Swiss Quartz Movement. .30ct. natural round
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Ladies Geneve Watch, Rope, Working, 6 Diamonds .15cttw, 10.8 gr
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
14kt Yellow Gold Ladies Geneve Watch, Rope Bracelet, 6 Diamonds of .15cttw, 10.8 gr. Vintage ladies
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Picard Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ring Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lucien Picard lady's 14k yellow gold ring watch with manual-wind movement in a brushed gold case
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14kt Solid Gold Ladies Enameled Pendant Watch with Matted Finish
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold / Black Salted Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Vintage Hamilton Ladies Diamond Watch 14 Karat. 1.00 Carat Diamonds
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
18mm case 14kt. yellow gold.
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Rare Art Deco Ladies Curvex Watch with Original Bracelet
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen ladies yellow Gold Art Deco Lady Curvex manual Wristwatch, circa 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex / Cord Band METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

1920's Art Deco Glycine Platinum Ladies Watch, Diamonds 3.56cttw, Sapphires
By Glycine
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
diamonds and platinum, 18kt & 14kt yellow, white & pink gold. Offering many designs such as hand engraved
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

J.E. Caldwell by Ekegren 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Tank Watch from 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14 Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 32mm X 24mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco and Enamel Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Titanic. This piece is entirely hand constructed in 14Kt. Yellow gold and finely engraved and enameled
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. 18-14 Karat Gold 1970's Model 3338 1 Calatrava
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
with Roman Numerals. The case is 18kt yellow gold and the bracelet is 14kt yellow and was modified
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 kt. Gold, Silver - Bracelet with 1.35 ct rose cut diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Beautiful vintage ladies bracelet is made of 14-karat yellow gold and silver. The bracelet consists
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

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14kt Yellow Gold Ladies Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14kt yellow gold ladies watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 22 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14kt yellow gold ladies watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 14kt yellow gold ladies watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Baume & Mercier and Blancpain are consistently popular. A 14kt yellow gold ladies watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 14kt yellow gold ladies watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 14kt Yellow Gold Ladies Watch?

On average, a 14kt yellow gold ladies watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,000, while they’re typically $960 on the low end and $16,450 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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