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Favre-Leuba Vintage Gold 18K
Favre-Leuba Vintage Gold 18K

Favre-Leuba Vintage Gold 18K

By Favre Leuba

Located in PARIS, FR

Refined and timeless, this Favre-Leuba watch in yellow gold captivates with its delicate lines and

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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Favre Leuba King Hussein Watch
Vintage Favre Leuba King Hussein Watch

Vintage Favre Leuba King Hussein Watch

By Favre Leuba

Located in Amman, JO

Vintage Favre Leuba King Hussein Watch – Rectangular Gold Dial & Brown Leather Strap Own a

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer Watch
Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer Watch

Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer Watch

By Favre Leuba

Located in New York, NY

This is a Favre-Leuba Bivouac Altimeter Barometer reference 53213. This watch has a mint original

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires

White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires

By Favre Leuba

Located in Berlin, DE

Leuba. Includes certificate of authenticity. Favre-Leuba is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer
Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer

Favre-Leuba Bivouac Reference 53213 Altimeter Barometer

By Favre-Leube

Located in New York, NY

This is a Favre-Leuba Bivouac Altimeter Barometer reference 53213. This tool watch features a mint

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Favre Leuba Rosewood and Rodium Modernist Watch, circa 1970s
Favre Leuba Rosewood and Rodium Modernist Watch, circa 1970s

Favre Leuba Rosewood and Rodium Modernist Watch, circa 1970s

By Favre Leuba

Located in Montclair, NJ

Favre Leuba Geneva Rodium and Rosewood riveted bracelet watch, manual wind. circa 1970's

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Stainless Steel 1970s Vintage Favre-Leuba 25 Jewels Automatic Watch
Stainless Steel 1970s Vintage Favre-Leuba 25 Jewels Automatic Watch

Stainless Steel 1970s Vintage Favre-Leuba 25 Jewels Automatic Watch

By Favre Leuba

Located in Carlisle, GB

This charming Pre-own 36mm diameter(excluding crown) vintage mechanical watch is working and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light marks on the glass surfac...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1960s Favre Leuba Geneve Stainless Steel Mechanical Men’s Watch
Vintage 1960s Favre Leuba Geneve Stainless Steel Mechanical Men’s Watch

Vintage 1960s Favre Leuba Geneve Stainless Steel Mechanical Men’s Watch

By Favre Leuba

Located in Carlisle, GB

This stunning vintage watch is working and is ticking well. The strap is a bit worn as shown. Please study the images carefully as form part of the description.

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Stainless Steel Favre-Leuba Geneve Twin Matic Watch
Vintage Stainless Steel Favre-Leuba Geneve Twin Matic Watch

Vintage Stainless Steel Favre-Leuba Geneve Twin Matic Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned 35mm diameter (excluding crown) vintage automatic watch is in good working condition it keeps a good time. Visible signs of ageing and wear with some light m...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1960’s Stainless Steel Favre-Leuba Geneve Datic Watch
Vintage 1960’s Stainless Steel Favre-Leuba Geneve Datic Watch

Vintage 1960’s Stainless Steel Favre-Leuba Geneve Datic Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 35mm diameter (excluding the crown) vintage mechanical watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light marks on ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso Wristwatch circa 1940s
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso Wristwatch circa 1940s

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Verona, IT

silvered with gilt dagger indexes and subsidiary seconds and is further signed Favre Leuba.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Vintage Hand-Winding Fabre-Leuba Geneve Datic
1960s Vintage Hand-Winding Fabre-Leuba Geneve Datic

1960s Vintage Hand-Winding Fabre-Leuba Geneve Datic

By Favre Leuba

Located in Carlisle, GB

1960s Vintage Manual Fabre-Leuba Geneve Datic. This watch is working and ticking well. The strap

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Favre-Leuba 20 Dollar Coin Watch Yellow Gold
Vintage Favre-Leuba 20 Dollar Coin Watch Yellow Gold

Vintage Favre-Leuba 20 Dollar Coin Watch Yellow Gold

By Favre-Leube

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 34mm vintage coin wristwatch crafted in yellow gold by Favre-Leuba. Featuring a design of Lady

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fine and Mint Condition Gold and Diamond set 18k Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Fine and Mint Condition Gold and Diamond set 18k Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

Fine and Mint Condition Gold and Diamond set 18k Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

By Favre Leuba

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 Favre Leube of Switzerland Minute Repeating Pocket Watch, 50 M.M. 4 piece 18k Heavy

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Favre Leuba Wristwatch, Geneva, 1950s
Vintage Favre Leuba Wristwatch, Geneva, 1950s

Vintage Favre Leuba Wristwatch, Geneva, 1950s

By Favre Leuba

Located in bronshoj, DK

Vintage Favre Leuba wristwatch. Geneva, 1950s. Clock diameter: 34 mm. In excellent condition

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold  Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba
Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold  Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba

Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 18Kt Solid White and Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

ART DECO 1930 Wrist Watch In Platinum With 7.44 Ctw In European Diamonds
ART DECO 1930 Wrist Watch In Platinum With 7.44 Ctw In European Diamonds

ART DECO 1930 Wrist Watch In Platinum With 7.44 Ctw In European Diamonds

By Favre Leuba

Located in Miami, FL

At deco platinum wristwatch designed by Favre Leuba Geneve. Amazing highly decorated lady

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

FAVRE-LEUBA Memo Raider

FAVRE-LEUBA Memo Raider

By Favre-Leube

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a vintage Favre-Leuba Memo Raider alarm watch with a screw down back, silver dial with blue

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Favre Leuba Stainless Steel Sea-Sky Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
Favre Leuba Stainless Steel Sea-Sky Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s

Favre Leuba Stainless Steel Sea-Sky Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s

By Favre Leuba

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a stainless steel Favre Leuba Sea-Sky chronograph wristwatch from the 1970s. This is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea/Sky GMT Wristwatch circa 1970s
Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea/Sky GMT Wristwatch circa 1970s

Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea/Sky GMT Wristwatch circa 1970s

By Favre-Leube

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a very rare combination of the Favre-Leuba Sea/Sky GMT, Ref. 33053, with the yellow and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Favre Leuba Roulette Wheel Diver's
Favre Leuba Roulette Wheel Diver's

Favre Leuba Roulette Wheel Diver's

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H 1.62 in Dm 1.54 in

Favre Leuba Roulette Wheel Diver's

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Favre Leuba SS diver's model ressembling a roulette wheel. Super looking model 34mm diameter case

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Favre Leuba Sea-Sky Chronograph c. 1960
Favre Leuba Sea-Sky Chronograph c. 1960

Favre Leuba Sea-Sky Chronograph c. 1960

By Favre Leuba

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Favre Leuba SS Diver's Chronograph "Sea Sky" 40mm X 48mm heavy screw back water proof style case

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Favre-Leuba Sea Sky Chronograph c. 1967 Valjoux 72
Favre-Leuba Sea Sky Chronograph c. 1967 Valjoux 72

Favre-Leuba Sea Sky Chronograph c. 1967 Valjoux 72

By Favre Leuba

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New Old Stock Favre-Leuba Sea-Sky Chronograph using valjoux 72 movement...blue dial with white sub

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Favre-Leuba Lady’s Stainless Steel Deep Blue Diver’s Model Wristwatch
Favre-Leuba Lady’s Stainless Steel Deep Blue Diver’s Model Wristwatch

Favre-Leuba Lady’s Stainless Steel Deep Blue Diver’s Model Wristwatch

By Favre Leuba

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Great looking and design vintage Lady’s Favre Leuba Deep Blue Diver’s Model Wristwatch circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea Sky Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea Sky Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s

Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea Sky Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s

By Favre-Leube

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Favre-Leuba Stainless Steel Sea Sky Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref. 497, circa 1970s. Massive 43 x

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Favre-Leuba Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet Watch circa 1960s
Favre-Leuba Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet Watch circa 1960s

Favre-Leuba Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet Watch circa 1960s

By Favre-Leube

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare Favre-Leuba lady's 18k yellow gold and diamond-set (approx. .60ctw) bracelet watch

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Stainless Steel 1960s Favre-Leuba Black Dial Mechanical Watch
Vintage Stainless Steel 1960s Favre-Leuba Black Dial Mechanical Watch

Vintage Stainless Steel 1960s Favre-Leuba Black Dial Mechanical Watch

By Favre Leuba

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful manual winding vintage watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. However, due to its age I cannot guarantee the time accuracy (7mins. Slow a day) pl...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in Switzerland. The stunning and elegant Chopard watch has a diamond surround. The diamo...

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

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Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

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By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...

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2010s Wrist Watches

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...

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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,...

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By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

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Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
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Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Leather Band...

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Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Portland, England

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Favre Leuba For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact favre leuba you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold Plate and Gold. A favre leuba from Favre Leuba and Favre-Leube — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. When shopping for a favre leuba, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Favre Leuba?

On average, a favre leuba at 1stDibs sells for $506, while they’re typically $369 on the low end and $5,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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