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Geneve Quartz

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band and Watch by Geneve Quartz
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold Band and Watch by Geneve Quartz having a link gold band weighing an astounding 21
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
, recently serviced Universal Geneve Quartz movement with steel case back screws that keep this movement in
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Quartz Watch Red Leather Strap
By Gérald Genta
Located in Antwerp, BE
mm, rear lid marked: Gerald Genta Geneve Quartz The Walt Disney Company, ref number- G2850.7 Dial
Category

20th Century Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch - Quartz. Yellow gold case (19mm) with diamond bezel
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Genève 14K Gold Quartz 33mm Dress Watch
By Geneva
Located in Miami, FL
A classic and refined vintage Genève wristwatch, crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Raymond Weil Geneve Tango ref 5590 Quartz Mens' Watch. Box + Links.
By Raymond Weil
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Versatile & stylish, this Raymond Weil Geneve ref 5590 watch is from Collection TANGO comes in
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Raymond Weil Geneve ref 5590 Collection Tango 38mm Quartz Mens' Watch with Date
By Raymond Weil
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This luxuriously-looking 18K Gold Electroplated Raymond Weil Geneve ref 5590 Watch is from TANGO
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 24mm Panther Diamond Case 7" Link Wrist Watch Bracelet
By Univeral Geneve
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Geneve Movement: Quartz - Battery Powered - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Hublot MDM Couvercle Ladies Covered Flip Top Lid Watch with Rubber Bracelet - SS
By Hublot
Located in Suwanee, GA
: Matte black, signed Hublot MDM Geneve Quartz, aperture for the date, original, mint condition Movement
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sonia Bitton Galarie De Bijoux Geneve Vintage Diamond Watch 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Geneve watch design Movement: Swiss Quartz Ronda, 4 jewels Bracelet: 14 Karat Yellow Gold butterfly clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Recent Sales

Universal Geneve Quartz Gold Toned Wristwatch
Located in Westfield, NJ
Gold tone dial with baton hours and date aperture, no. 51035 and 40517, gold toned band.
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Men's Vintage Φ Baume & Mercier 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch Black Leather Band
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
& MERCIER / GENEVE / QUARTZ / SWISS MADE" 28 mm in Diameter Black Leather Aftermarket Band w/ Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Baume & Mercier Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Kent, CT
watch is vintage 1960's, 6.75" long. The watch face says, Baume & Mercier Geneve, Quartz, Swiss Made
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Genève yellow Gold Vintage Luxury quartz Wristwatch, circa 1980
Located in Metairie, LA
An estate piece. Circa 1980. This handsome Swiss-made vintage Genève timepiece is made of solid
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Hublot MDM Geneve Classic Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hublot Model MDM Geneve Classic 140.10.3 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic Ladies Hublot MDM Geneve 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hublot Model MDM Gender Ladies Condition Pre owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Midsize Hublot MDM Geneve Classic 1401.2 Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hublot Model MDM Geneve Classic 1401.2 Gender Ladies Midsize Condition Pre-owned Movement
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Hublot MDM Geneve Classic 1390.2 Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Date Watch
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hublot Model MDM Geneve Classic 1390.2 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Quartz
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Dress Watch, Geneve Quartz 1.50 Carat Diamond Dial and Gold Textured Band
By Universal Genève
Located in Austin, TX
The Lady's dress watch is classy and sophisticated! The Geneve quartz diamond watch is a dress
Category

1990s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: white roman dial Reference # Geneve Quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 14 Karat Ladies Geneve 1.50 Carat Diamonds Watch
Located in New York, NY
Estate Fine Ladies "Geneve Quartz" Mother of Pearl dial Watch is in working condition Very good
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geneve Ladies 14K Trigold Quartz Watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in Dallas, TX
Geneve Ladies 14K Trigold Quartz Watch - Quartz . 14K Yellow gold ( 16 mm ) . Champagne dial with
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Baume & Mercier 2-Tone Riviera Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
inch inside circumference. Stamped "BAUME & MERCIER", "GENEVE", "QUARTZ". "STAINLESS STEEL", "ACIER
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Golden Shawdow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Quartz Wristwatch
By Universal Genève
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Universal Geneve Ladies "Golden Shadow" Wrist Watch 27 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 piece case
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch with Diamond Bezel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 25.85mm by 24.21mm tonneau shape 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Genève 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Quartz Mesh Link Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: champagne dot Serial # 1XXX Case Serial # 280 XXX 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard La Strada Geneve Stainless Steel Blue Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 8357
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Switzerland Model Chopard La Strada Style Classic, Dress/Formal Movement Quartz Band Color Steel Band Material
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hublot MDM Geneve 18 Karat Gold Black Dial Rubber Quartz Ladies Watch 1391.3
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
quartz movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, date dial and has hand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 18K Gold "Les Greques" REF4632 Rectangular Ladies Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
, six and nine, signed Patek Philippe Geneve Swiss Movement: 6 jewels, quartz, Caliber E 15 Bracelet
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Bezel Geneve Quartz Ladies Gold Watch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This is an original, authentic Geneve quartz 14K yellow gold watch - Ladies model with 1.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Bezel Geneve Quartz Ladies Gold Watch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This is an original, authentic Geneve quartz 14K yellow gold watch - Ladies model with 1.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Geneve Quartz Wristwsatch, TV Shaped Case, Heavy Gold Plate, c1978.
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very attractive Omega Geneve Quartz, features day and date functions. The TV
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Geneva
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an original, authentic Geneve quartz 14K yellow gold watch - Ladies model with an
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hublot MDM Geneve Classic White Dial 18k Gold/Steel Quartz Watch 1523.2
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
HUBLOT MDM GENEVE CLASSIC WHITE DIAL 18K GOLD/STEEL 36MM QUARTZ WATCH. -Condition: Good -Ref
Category

2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Hublot MDM Geneve Classic White Dial 18k Gold/Steel Quartz Watch 1523.2
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
HUBLOT MDM GENEVE CLASSIC WHITE DIAL 18K GOLD/STEEL 36MM QUARTZ WATCH. -Condition: Mint w/ Box
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Baume & Mercier Geneve Ilea Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch #4787293
By Baume & Mercier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Baume & Mercier Geneve “Ilea" Ladies Wristwatch features: 30mm Stainless Steel Case set with 28
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

18K Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Geneve ref 1830 Swiss Quartz Rectangle Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Geneve, ref 1830 is in great condition & in excellent working order Dating back to 1980’s
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Burgan Genève Diamond & Pearl Watch
Located in New York, NY
Burgan Genève women's Vintage Quartz made watch. The dial is 18K Yellow Gold made with 16 Round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Raymond Weil Geneve ref 5524. 18 Carat Yellow Gold. Excellent Condition.
By Raymond Weil
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo vintage Raymond Weil Geneve reference 5524 quartz features a mid size 30 x 35 mm case of
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe, Genève Jumbo Beta 21 Quartz Ref 3587/2
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very collectible Patek Philippe, Genève Jumbo Beta 21 Quartz reference 3587/2 on an
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Genève Ladies Quartz
Located in Dallas, TX
Genève Ladies wrist watch in 14k yellow gold with diamond bezel. This Gevève Ladies wrist watch has
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men’s Unisex Hublot MDM Geneve Steel Quartz Date Watch
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hublot Model Hublot MDM Geneve 1521.1 Gender Mens Unisex Condition Pre-owned Movement Quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Hublot 1610 Titanium MDM Genève Mother of Pearl Dial Quartz Men's Watch
By Hublot
Located in Miami, FL
Hublot 1610 Titanium MDM Geneve MOP Dial Quartz Men's Watch 36mm
Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Geneve 3930J 18K Yelllow Gold White Dial Quartz Unisex Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Geneve 3930J 18K Yelllow Gold White Dial Quartz Unisex Watch 29mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Swazi Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ladies Hublot MDM Geneve Classic 140.10.3 Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hublot Model MDM Geneve Classic 140.10.3 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Geneve 3930J 18 Karat Yelllow Gold White Dial Quartz Unisex Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Geneve 3930J 18K Yelllow Gold White Dial Quartz Unisex Watch 29mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Baume & Mercier Geneve 18259, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Located in Miami, FL
Baume & Mercier Geneve Reference #: 18259 . Womens Analog Quartz Watch Yellow Gold White 20 MM
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Baume & Mercier Gents Watch M0a01086 Yellow Gold Certified Pre-Owned
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Miami, FL
Baume & Mercier Geneve Reference #:moao1086. quartz. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Y Gold Diamond-Set Bezel Wristwatch with Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1607465, recent with quartz movement, the cream dial with diamond-set dot
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Vintage quartz Wristwatch, Circa 1970
Located in Metairie, LA
Vintage Ladies’ 14 Karat Gold Geneve’ Wristwatch From a lovely New Orleans estate. Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Hublot MDM Geneve Classic 1280 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Quartz Watch
By Hublot
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hublot Model MDM Geneve Classic 1280.100.3.054 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...
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1990s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady's Watch
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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Diamond Ruby Gold Ladies Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Engraved 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Individually hand engraved fourteen karat 14K yellow gold links trimmed with gold braiding detail create this striking graduated bracelet crowned with an Etna watch with Swiss 17 jew...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Raymond Weil Tosca 9941-3 Ladies Watch 18k Electroplated
By Raymond Weil
Located in Montreal, QC
Raymond Weil Tosca watch 9941-3 18k electroplated. Water resistant, no box and preowned. In good condition, made 21st century. Will fit a 6.5 wrist. Case measures about 26mm in diame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panth...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
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18k Gold

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has a beautifully diamond framed oval face with .72 carat of H/I2 diamonds. The watch...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Geneve Quartz For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact geneve quartz you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 14 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a geneve quartz from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Creating a geneve quartz has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hublot, Patek Philippe and Universal Genève are consistently popular. A geneve quartz can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and marquise cut versions for sale. Most of our geneve quartz for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Geneve Quartz?

Prices for a geneve quartz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,589 and can go as high as $8,938, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,895.

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