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C.D Peacock Platinum & Diamond Ladies Dress Watch by Haas 1930's
C.D Peacock Platinum & Diamond Ladies Dress Watch by Haas 1930's

C.D Peacock Platinum & Diamond Ladies Dress Watch by Haas 1930's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Peacock only sold the finest hand made watches and jewelry and had their own workshops as well.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's
Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's

Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Mathey Tissot for C. D. Peacock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 30mm Length X 9mm Diamet...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Piaget Peacock 9814 E43 Lapis Dial Blue Enamel 18k WG 1970s
Piaget Peacock 9814 E43 Lapis Dial Blue Enamel 18k WG 1970s

Piaget Peacock 9814 E43 Lapis Dial Blue Enamel 18k WG 1970s

By Piaget

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Piaget Peacock 9814 E43 Lapis Dial Blue Enamel 18k White Gold 1970s SKU 1411 A magnificent example of Piaget’s artistry from the 1970s, this Piaget Peacock Ref. 9814 E43 is a creat...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Grand Seiko SBGJ005 Hi-Beat GMT Sunburst Green Dial GPHG Winner ‘OG Peacock’ 201
Grand Seiko SBGJ005 Hi-Beat GMT Sunburst Green Dial GPHG Winner ‘OG Peacock’ 201

Grand Seiko SBGJ005 Hi-Beat GMT Sunburst Green Dial GPHG Winner ‘OG Peacock’ 201

By Grand Seiko

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Grand Seiko SBGJ005 Hi-Beat GMT “OG Peacock” – Sunburst Green Dial, GPHG Winner (2014) Full Set A truly special Grand Seiko, the SBGJ005 “OG Peacock” is one of the brand’s most icon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

C.D. Peacock Art Deco Style 18 Karat French Hallmarked Wristwatch from 1953
C.D. Peacock Art Deco Style 18 Karat French Hallmarked Wristwatch from 1953

C.D. Peacock Art Deco Style 18 Karat French Hallmarked Wristwatch from 1953

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is the only example of a watch we have ever seen of this model. Peacock was founded in Chicago in the 1830's just as the city was growing.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Shultz Two Tone Gold made for C.D. Peacock in Chicago Hand Made from 1930's
Shultz Two Tone Gold made for C.D. Peacock in Chicago Hand Made from 1930's

Shultz Two Tone Gold made for C.D. Peacock in Chicago Hand Made from 1930's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shultz Watch Company for C.D. Peacock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Rectangle METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Fabergé Compliquée Black 18 Karat Rose Gold Peacock Watch, US Clients
Fabergé Compliquée Black 18 Karat Rose Gold Peacock Watch, US Clients

Fabergé Compliquée Black 18 Karat Rose Gold Peacock Watch, US Clients

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

It thus perpetuates the ingenious and freethinking spirit of Peter Carl Fabergé; the display in the Compliquée Peacock timepiece pays homage to the famous “Peacock Egg” of 1908.

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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock, US Clients
Fabergé Compliquée Peacock, US Clients

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock, US Clients

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

It thus perpetuates the ingenious and freethinking spirit of Peter Carl Fabergé; the display in the Compliquée Peacock timepiece pays homage to the famous “Peacock Egg” of 1908.

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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock Emerald, US Clients
Fabergé Compliquée Peacock Emerald, US Clients

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock Emerald, US Clients

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

It thus perpetuates the ingenious and freethinking spirit of Peter Carl Fabergé; the display in the Compliquée Peacock timepiece pays homage to the famous “Peacock Egg” of 1908.

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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock Black Sapphire, US Clients
Fabergé Compliquée Peacock Black Sapphire, US Clients

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock Black Sapphire, US Clients

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

It thus perpetuates the ingenious and freethinking spirit of Peter Carl Fabergé; the display in the Compliquée Peacock timepiece pays homage to the famous “Peacock Egg” of 1908.

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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Corum Peacock 27536, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Corum Peacock 27536, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Corum Peacock 27536, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Corum

Located in Miami, FL

Corum Peacock Reference #: 27536. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch White Gold Blue 26 MM.

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Corum Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Manual Wind Wristwatch
Corum Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Manual Wind Wristwatch

Corum Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Manual Wind Wristwatch

Unavailable

H 0.28 in W 1.19 in L 1.38 in

Corum Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

Corum 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Factory Peacock Feather Dial Handcut 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Dauphine Hands Rectangular Case Measuring 30mm x 35mm Manual Wind Movement Acr...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock 18 Karat White Gold Black, US Clients
Fabergé Compliquée Peacock 18 Karat White Gold Black, US Clients

Fabergé Compliquée Peacock 18 Karat White Gold Black, US Clients

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

It thus perpetuates the ingenious and freethinking spirit of Peter Carl Fabergé; the display in the Compliquée Peacock timepiece pays homage to the famous “Peacock Egg” of 1908.

Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Art Nouveau Lapel Watch for C.D. Peacock
Art Nouveau Lapel Watch for C.D. Peacock

Art Nouveau Lapel Watch for C.D. Peacock

Located in Chicago, IL

Richly Detaild 14K yellow Gold Lapel Watch Retailed by C.D. Peacock. Waltham Movement.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s
Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s

Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Swiss for the Chinese Market STYLE / REFERENCE: Duplex / Skeleton METAL / MATERIAL: Chinese Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1870's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...

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Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Rare Corum 18K Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Dial Watch 30x27mm Manual Wind
Rare Corum 18K Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Dial Watch 30x27mm Manual Wind

Rare Corum 18K Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Dial Watch 30x27mm Manual Wind

By Corum

Located in Media, PA

eBay Title: Rare Corum 18K Yellow Gold Peacock Feather Dial Watch 30x27mm Manual Wind w/ Original Buckle eBay Description: This rare and striking Corum wristwatch is a true collect...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum White Gold Diamond Peacock Feather Dial Wristwatch
Corum White Gold Diamond Peacock Feather Dial Wristwatch

Corum White Gold Diamond Peacock Feather Dial Wristwatch

By Corum

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Corum over-sized 18K White Gold Wrist watch with Diamond set case and Peacock Feather Dial.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GRANT A. PEACOCK stunning diamond and sapphire lapel watch
GRANT A. PEACOCK stunning diamond and sapphire lapel watch

GRANT A. PEACOCK stunning diamond and sapphire lapel watch

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco, platinum, sapphire and diamond lapel watch. Formerly party from Geraldine Farrar. Signed Grant A.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

C.D. Peacock by Eterna Platinum Diamond Bracelet Watch, circa 1930's
C.D. Peacock by Eterna Platinum Diamond Bracelet Watch, circa 1930's

C.D. Peacock by Eterna Platinum Diamond Bracelet Watch, circa 1930's

By Eterna

Located in Long Beach, CA

Peacock in Chicago. Eterna is the first watch to use ball bearings and Peacock was one of the first jewelers in Chicago.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

C.D. Peacock Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1930s
C.D. Peacock Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1930s

C.D. Peacock Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1930s

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is fitted with a manually winding Swiss movement by Glycine watch Co. Peacock was founded in Chicago in the late 1830's.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

C.D. Peacock Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1930s
C.D. Peacock Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1930s

C.D. Peacock Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1930s

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is fitted with a manually winding Swiss movement by Glycine watch Co. Peacock was founded in Chicago in the late 1830's.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre
Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre

Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre

Located in Tustin, CA

During the 19th Century, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss or damage.

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items

A Magnificent "Peacock" Yellow Gold Watch
A Magnificent "Peacock" Yellow Gold Watch

A Magnificent "Peacock" Yellow Gold Watch

Located in New York, NY

An 18K yellow gold watch with a blue enamel peacock feather in the watch face and a blue sapphire.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

BULGARI Peacock Enamel Ruby Serpent Bracelet Watch

BULGARI Peacock Enamel Ruby Serpent Bracelet Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari 18k Gold, Enamel and Ruby Bracelet Watch, designed as a snake with alternating blue and green enamel scales, set with pear-shaped ruby eyes, dial signed Bulgari, movement sig...

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Italian Wrist Watches

Corum lady's Yellow Gold Peacock Feather dial Wristwatch
Corum lady's Yellow Gold Peacock Feather dial Wristwatch

Corum lady's Yellow Gold Peacock Feather dial Wristwatch

By Corum

Located in FR

Corum Wristwatch 18K Yellow Gold and Peacock Feather Dial Circa 1960

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Chopard

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Located in Chicago, IL

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By Baume & Mercier

Located in Darnestown, MD

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Materials

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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By Bulova

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Located in London, GB

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By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Peacock Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate peacock watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Find an antique version now, or shop for 23 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect peacock watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic peacock watch over the years, but those made by Fabergé and Corum are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A peacock watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 6, is particularly popular. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for a peacock watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Peacock Watch?

The price for a peacock watch starts at $525 and tops out at $126,218 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,750.

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