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Geneve Quartz Watch

Vintage Genève 14K Gold Quartz 33mm Dress Watch
Vintage Genève 14K Gold Quartz 33mm Dress Watch

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.
Raymond Weil Geneve Tango ref 5590 Quartz Mens' Watch. Box + Links.

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

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band and Watch by Geneve Quartz
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band and Watch by 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

Raymond Weil Geneve ref 5590 Collection Tango 38mm Quartz Mens' Watch with Date
Raymond Weil Geneve ref 5590 Collection Tango 38mm Quartz Mens' Watch with Date

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

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch

Located in Stamford, CT

watches may not be as accurate as a new quartz watch. Even new watch warranties do not cover watch cases

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Ladies Hublot MDM Geneve Classic Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch
Ladies Hublot MDM Geneve Classic Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch

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
Authentic Ladies Hublot MDM Geneve 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

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

Universal Geneve Quartz Gold Toned Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Quartz Gold Toned Wristwatch

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

Genève yellow Gold Vintage Luxury quartz Wristwatch, circa 1980
Genève yellow Gold Vintage Luxury quartz Wristwatch, circa 1980

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 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Baume & Mercier Watch
Ladies 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Baume & Mercier Watch

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

Geneve Ladies 14K Trigold Quartz Watch
Geneve Ladies 14K Trigold Quartz Watch

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

Vintage Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch
Vintage Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch

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

Universal Geneve Golden Shawdow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Quartz Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Golden Shawdow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Quartz Wristwatch

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
Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch with Diamond Bezel

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
Genève 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Quartz Mesh Link Watch

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

Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch

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
Estate 14 Karat Ladies Geneve 1.50 Carat Diamonds Watch

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

Burgan Genève Diamond & Pearl Watch
Burgan Genève Diamond & Pearl Watch

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Geneve ref 1830 Swiss Quartz Rectangle Watch
18K Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Geneve ref 1830 Swiss Quartz Rectangle Watch

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

Baume & Mercier Geneve Ilea Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch #4787293
Baume & Mercier Geneve Ilea Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch #4787293

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

1.50 Carat Diamond Bezel Geneve Quartz Ladies Gold Watch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond Bezel Geneve Quartz Ladies Gold Watch, 14 Karat 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
1.50 Carat Diamond Bezel Geneve Quartz Ladies Gold Watch, 14 Karat 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

Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch
Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch

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

Patek Philippe, Genève Jumbo Beta 21 Quartz Ref 3587/2
Patek Philippe, Genève Jumbo Beta 21 Quartz Ref 3587/2

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

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Genève Ladies Quartz
Genève Ladies Quartz

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
Men’s Unisex Hublot MDM Geneve Steel Quartz Date Watch

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

Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Vintage quartz Wristwatch, Circa 1970
Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Vintage quartz Wristwatch, Circa 1970

Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Vintage quartz Wristwatch, Circa 1970

Located in Metairie, LA

this watch were created in Italy and the quartz battery movement was created in Switzerland. It runs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Poitiers, FR

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By Eterna

Located in Poitiers, FR

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

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Raymond Weil Parsifal Two-Tone Stainless Steel & Gold Watch
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By Raymond Weil

Located in Portland, England

A classic Raymond Weil Parsifal wristwatch featuring elegant Roman numerals, a refined white dial, and the iconic two-tone stainless steel and gold-accented bezel. This model blends ...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. Universal Genève Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch and Band
Tiffany & Co. Universal Genève Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch and Band

Tiffany & Co. Universal Genève Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch and Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Manhasset, NY

Tiffany & Co Attributed Stamped Ladies Universal Geneve 18 Karat Gold Watch and Band. Having an impressive 41.7 grams of 18Kt gold. Unadjusted 17 Jewels. This watch is professionally...

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid Century Modern Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch 21.9 Grams Swiss 17 Jewels. 6.5 inch. This bracelet wrist watch has a hidden face under an etched cover. A...

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Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Geneva Swiss Made Watch
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Geneva Swiss Made Watch

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Geneva Swiss Made Watch

By Geneva

Located in Manhasset, NY

7inch Vintage 14Kt Yellow Gold Geneva Swiss Made Watch weighting an astounding 18.1 grams having a lovely mesh band all gold. Weight is without the works. 17 Jewels-front 6 Jewels-b...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Wrist Watches

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By Raymond Weil

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: MSRP 1795 Brand RAYMOND WEIL Department Men Model Number 2754-ST-05500 Country/Region...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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By Omega

Located in Manhasset, NY

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Raymond Weil Parsifal Grey Roman Dual Steel Automatic Mens Watch 2970-ST-00608

By Raymond Weil

Located in New York, NY

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By Raymond Weil

Located in New York, NY

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By Harry Winston

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By Raymond Weil

Located in Toronto, CA

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By Universal Genève

Located in Berlin, DE

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18K Gold Vintage Omega Manual Ladies Watch

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By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

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Geneve Quartz Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

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