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Vintage Piaget 18KT Gold Watch with Blue Dial (Circa 1980s)
By Piaget
Located in Braintree, GB
This elegant vintage Piaget wristwatch is crafted in solid 18KT gold. The watch features a 32mm
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Alexis Barthelay Watch 18K Gold and Diamonds
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in Paris, FR
Dial of the 18 kt Gold Watch are entirely paved with Diamonds. The dial is cooler champagne and signed
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221
By Concord Watch
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
and luxurious 18kt yellow gold. With a 35mm case that boasts a sleek thickness of 6.87mm, this
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

18 kt Gold Boucheron Quartz Wrist Watch
By Boucheron
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Boucheron Wrist Watch Movement: Quartz Case: 18 kt. yellow gold case, measurements 26
Category

20th Century French Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt Solid White Gold / Diamond and Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Iwc Wrist Watch Caliber 83
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Gold Iwc Wrist Watch Caliber 83 Extremely rare IWC in mint condition collectors watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

18 kt Gold Svend Andersen Worldtimer Limited Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
creation by SVEND ANDERSEN This watch of 18kt solid yellow gold is water resistant. Thickness 6.5mm and
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Two Tone 18Kt Solid White and Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

18 Kt Gold IWC Wrist Watch Automatic Caliber 8541 / 810A
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold IWC Wrist Watch Automatic Caliber 8541 / 810A Extremely Rare Iwc in super condition
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats and decorated with Victorian motifs. Fully engraved with floral and organic
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Girard Perregaux Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIRARD-PERREGAUX, MANUFACTURA, LA-CHAUX-DE-FONDS MOVEMENT: automatic, 38 jewels, Gold Rotor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch, Box & Papers
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch Extra glass and spring in box as well
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Audemars Piguet Cal K2070 Wrist Watch Collectors Automatic
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Audemars Piguet vintage 18 kt yellow gold collectors wrist watch with Audemars Extract from The
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 kt. Solid Gold Omega Meister Diamond , Watch Glass BIG DIAMOND !
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Solid Gold Omega Meister Diamond ,Watch Glass is one Big DIAMOND ! Extremely Rare
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18 Kt White Gold Chopard Onyx & Diamonds Lady Wrist Dress Watch
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Chopard Onyx & Diamond Lady Wrist Dress Watch Movement ; Mechanical Manual
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Asprey Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket Watch 18 Kt Gold
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Beautiful and Collectable IWC Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket watch made For Asprey. 49mm 18k
Category

20th Century Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

18 Kt Pink Gold Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronograph Ref.26100OR Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronograph Wrist Watch with Box & Warranty Papers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 kt Gold Piaget Dress Wrist Watch, Mechanical Cal 9P1, Ref 99141
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Gold Piaget Dress Wrist Watch, Mechanical Cal 9P1, Ref 99141 Movement : Mechanical Manual
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Mathey Tissot 18 Kt Gold Liberty Coin Watch, Mechanical Movement, with Box
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mathey Tissot 18 kt Gold Liberty Coin Watch, Mechanical Movement, With Box Functions: Hours
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Jumbo 38mm Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Angelus
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold Extremely Rare Collectors Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Chronograph Wrist Watch with
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 kt Gold Vacheron Constantin Tear Drop Lugs Watch, Cal P454 5B
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Gold Vacheron Constantin Tear Drop Lugs Watch,Cal P454 5B Amazing collectors watch in top
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Girard Perregaux Cat' s Eye 18 Kt White Gold Automatic Diamond Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Antwerp, BE
Girard Perregaux Cat' s Eye 18 Kt White Gold Automatic Ref 80484 One of the last Independent High
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. Pink Gold Pocket Watch Michelez student Breguet Paris, Quarter Repetition
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Michelez Student of Breguet From Paris Pink Gold Pocket Watch in Nice Working Condition,made
Category

Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch Dial: White Enamel dial with
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Gold IWC Wrist Watch Caliber 88 Rare Manual Winding Calatrava
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold IWC Wrist Watch Caliber 88 Rare Manual Winding Calatrava Extremely rare IWC collectors
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 18-kt Gold and Diamond Franck Muller Master of Complications Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the rare and exquisite Vintage 18-kt Gold and Diamond Franck Muller Master of
Category

Early 2000s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Grand Eberhard Manual Winding Collectors Wrist Watch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Grand Eberhard Manual Winding Collectors Wrist Watch, Referece 20019 EXTREMELY BIG AND
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Omega Constellation Automatic Wrist Watch ! Ref. 168009 - 168017
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold Omega Constellation Automatic Wrist Watch in unseen Condition ! Omega Constellation
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

18 kt Gold Patek Philippe Million Dollar Associate Wrist Watch Ref 3565
Located in Antwerp, BE
3565 from 1969 MOVEMENT: automatic, 27-460M FUNCTIONS: hours, minutes, date CASE: 18 kt yellow gold
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold Open Face Verge Pocket watch Case: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Diameter
Category

Antique 19th Century British Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Lépine pocket watch Second Morte & Double Winding Barrel, Chronograph in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Zenith 18kt Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Zenith
Located in Braintree, GB
Zenith 18kt Gold Manual Wind Watch. This classic Zenith wristwatch is crafted in 18kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

18 Kt Gold Franck Muller Big Ben Alarm Wrist Watch, Ref 2851 AL
By Franck Muller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Franck Muller Big Ben 2851 AL, 18 kt. Yellow Gold Case & Buckle, Collectors watch Case Number 0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gold Plated Buckle
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

18 kt. Gold Dual Time, Dead Beat Second, Double Barrel A.Perret Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Dual Time, Dead Beat Second, Double Barrel Pocket Watch A.Perret Movement: Mechanical
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Serpentine Tubogas Watch 35 MM 18 KT Rose Gold Stainless Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 35mm CRYSTAL: Sapphire BEZEL: Fixed 18kt Rose Gold
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

18 Kt Gold & Steel Van Der Bauwede Automatic Dual Time Chronograph BNIB Watch
By VAN DER BAUWEDE
Located in Antwerp, BE
VAN DER BAUWEDE "AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME, CAL 40" BRAND NEW IN BOX WITH WARRANTY PAPERS MOVEMENT: mechanical with automatic winding,Chronograph, Dual Time, caliber 40 CASE: Stainless s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Glashutte Hunter Prazisions uhren Fabrik Pocket Watch 18 kt Enamel Dial
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glashutte Hunter Prazisions uhren Fabrik Pocket Watch 18 kt Enamel Dial Extremelty Rare Collectors
Category

20th Century German Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
Warranty Papers, Rare Collectors Watch Case : 18 Kt Solid Gold, Diameter 39.5 mm Strap : To fit wrist of
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

International Watch Company or IWC 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Diameter 17mm MOVEMENT
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Concord LaScalla Diamond Watch 18kt Gold 12525
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Authentic classic concord lascalla 0.50ct natural diamonds g-color vs-2 clarity 69.7 grams / 18kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Kt Piaget Limited Edition Triple Date Moon Phase Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
, seconds , moonphases , date & month in German . CASE: 18 K yellow gold , diameter circa.33mm , thickness
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Kt Rolex Big Bubble Back Ovettone, Ref 6030 Automatic Wrist Watch, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt full Gold Rolex Ref. 6031 Big Bubble Back Ovettone, First Datejust Automatic Wrist Watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Omega Automatic, Caliber 501, from 1958
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Automatic Omega Wrist Watch from 1958with back engraving Movement : Mechanical
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Braintree, GB
Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm An exceptional example of
Category

Vintage 1970s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Corum 39823 47450.56 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum 39823 47450.56 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 140831 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Corum
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding Reference number: 2624 Movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Pagoda Kalla 18KT White Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vacheron Constatin Metiers dArt Ladies Pagoda Kalla Is 27.7mm ladies watch in 18kt white gold with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tortue 2644 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tortue 2644 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 125709 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

IWC Portofino IW516203 Men's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Portofino IW516203 Men's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 114176 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: IWC Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Roadster WE500260 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster WE500260 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 117422 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont 2649 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Full Set!
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier Santos Dumont 2649 18 kt. Yellow Gold, Full Set! collectors Watch Model: Santos Dumont
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Genève in 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ref. 131 041
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Genève in 18 kt. Yellow Gold Reference 131 041 , Collectors Rare in 18 kt ! Movement
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers
By Breitling
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers Ref.K42362.1 Weight : 257.8 Gram 18 Kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Omega Ladies Mid Century 18Kt. Solid Gold Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. White Gold Bracelet / Length 6" Inches or 15.5cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Pasha W30201H9 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha W30201H9 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 134947 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap
By Hermès
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap 18 kt., quartz, circular white dial
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

18Kt Yellow Gold IWC Wrist Watch, Caliber 89, Diameter 36.5mm
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt Yellow Gold IWC Wrist Watch, Caliber 89, Diameter 36.5mm Calber: 89 Movement: Manual winding
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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18kt Gold Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 18kt gold watches available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 114 vintage editions and 56 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to 18kt gold watches. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Rolex and Cartier are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 26 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of 18kt gold watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 18kt Gold Watches?

On average, 18kt gold watches at 1stDibs sell for $6,650, while they’re typically $192 on the low end and $363,370 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About 18kt Gold Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    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 ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that 18K gold is good for watches. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The amount of gold makes the color of the alloy, whether it's white, yellow or rose, rich and visually appealing. At the same time, the addition of alloy metals increases the strength of the gold material. Explore a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 24 karat gold is 100 percent pure gold with no other metals mixed in. It’s known for its distinctive bright yellow color and is the highest karat of gold available. Browse a variety of 24 karat gold jewelry and home decor pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It depends on the brand but a Rolex gold watch is made in solid gold, while other brands may use gold capping or gold plating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not gold watches are real gold depends on the timepiece. Some gold watches simply have a gold-toned finish and contain no real gold. Others feature a thin layer of gold plating over top of other precious metals. Luxury watch makers often use 18-karat gold, an alloy that is 75 percent real gold and 25 percent other metals. Find a large selection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that a gold watch is worth it. Gold brings rich color and a touch of elegance to timepieces. The metal is also fairly resistant to scratches. Plus, gold often retains its value over time. However, watches made out of other materials, such as titanium, platinum and palladium, can also be durable and visually appealing. When choosing a watch material, consider how and where you'll wear your watch, your preferences and your budget. Shop a diverse assortment of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether Omega watches are gold depends on the timepiece. The luxury watchmaker does make pieces out of genuine rose, white and yellow gold, but also manufactures timepieces out of steel and other metals. Shop a collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, AP watches have gold. In fact, the Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet offers most of its timepieces in 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. Some models feature other materials, such as ceramic or stainless steel. Find a wide range of Audemars Piguet watches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, they make watches out of gold. However, pure gold is vulnerable to scratching, so most gold watches feature alloys, such as 14-karat or 18-karat gold. In addition to solid gold watches, you can find gold-filled timepieces. Made by binding a layer of gold alloy to a base metal, gold-filled watches are highly durable and often more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Whether your watch is solid good or not will depend on its maker and model. Some watchmakers offer solid gold watches, but others are gold-filled. The difference is that a gold-filled watch consists of a base metal and has a thin layer of gold bonded to its outer surfaces. One way to potentially determine whether your watch is solid gold is to place a magnet near it. Gold-filled watches are often magnetic, while solid gold ones usually aren't. If you're still unsure about your timepiece's materials, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k is the perfect karatage for jewelry. While 24k is more prized and typically more expensive, it is also less dense and durable than 18k gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 18K gold is real gold. However, it is not pure gold. Something marked 18K is 75 percent genuine gold and 25 percent metal alloy. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    18K green gold is an alloy created by mixing silver, copper and zinc with normal gold. 18K green gold is greener than 14K green gold. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of genuine 18K green gold from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not 18K gold wears off depends on how it's made. The finish will not wear off of a piece of jewelry or another object made entirely out of 18K gold. However, wear can occur on pieces that feature 18K gold plating, a thin layer of gold applied over another type of metal. You'll find a large selection of gold jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    18K Italy gold is 18-karat gold produced in Italy. Karats tell you how much of a piece of metal is genuine gold. In the case of 18-karat gold, 18 parts are pure gold, and six parts are other metals. This makes 18-karat pieces 75 percent gold. You'll find a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Whether gold-plated watches are valuable varies. Gold-plated watches generally contain very little gold, as they are primarily a base metal, to which a thin layer of gold alloy is applied as a finish. As a result, the timepieces typically don't have much value on the scrap market. However, a gold-plated watch may have value based on its age, maker, model, condition and other factors. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help you determine how much your watch may be worth. Find a wide range of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Geneva watches are real gold. They're made with 14-karat gold and are never gold-plated.