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Glycine Watch

Glycine Cocktail Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Glycine bracelet watch timepiece from the 1930s, crafted in 14Kt white gold, epitomizes
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Glycine for Birks in Canada 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Tank Style circa 1930's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
house of Glycine. Glycine watch company supplied their legendary movements to the finest jewelry houses
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Glycine Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch, circa 1950s
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Auto Date / Ref. 645 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

GLYCINE Art Deco Platinum Ruby & Diamond Watch 2.50ctw
By Glycine
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous platinum, diamond, and ruby Glycine watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This gorgeous
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Art Deco Glycine Watch featuring a platinum case with a diamond shaped face and channel set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
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H 0.87 in W 0.62 in L 8.5 in
Glycine 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Classic Round Manual Watch circa 1940's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Glycine 18kt. White Gold Art Deco High Grade Hand Made Watch, circa 1930's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

C.D. Peacock Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Glycine watch Co. Peacock was founded in Chicago in the late 1830's. They are still in business today and
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Glycine 18k Yellow Gold Men's Vintage Vacuum Automatic Watch 2472
By Glycine
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Glycine 18k Yellow Gold Men's Vintage Vacuum Automatic Watch 2472 Movement #2472 Case #0812-35367
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glycine Incursore Black Jack 3871-99-D9 Steel Automatic Men's Watch
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
This display model Glycine Incursore 3871-99-D9 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Art Deco Platinum 6.50 Carat Diamond Glycine Wristwatch
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Art Deco Glycine Diamond Platinum Watch. The watch is set with approximately
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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Henso Retro Wrist Watch in 14kt Gold with Graduated Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
. Movement: Glycine Watch Co. Swiss mechanical wingding, 17 jewels unadjusted. Pearls: Mounted around the
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Watch by Glycine, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Rose Gold Diamond Watch by Glycine Circa 1940's Established in Bienne, Switzerland in 1914, Glycine
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Early 20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Watch by Glycine, circa 1940s
Rose Gold Diamond Watch by Glycine, circa 1940s
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W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
Birks of Canada Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1930s
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
Deco watch was entirely hand fabricated in Platinum. The case has decorative piercing and is set with
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Belle Époque Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch, circa 1915
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds. The movement is by Glycine, the high-end Swiss watchmaker for women's watches at this
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lapel Watch with Glycine Movement
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Art Deco Lapel watch created in France in the 1920's. Beautiful shape, tasteful combination
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
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C.H. Meylan 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Constructed, circa 1940s
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By Omega
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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Located in Great Neck, NY
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By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
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Glycine Combat Sub Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch GL0076
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Westward ho, GB
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By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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By Glycine
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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By Glycine
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Located in London, GB
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By Glycine
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Glycine Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate glycine watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 17 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a glycine watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing glycine watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Glycine and Marion Jeantet each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A glycine watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut alternatives. When shopping for a glycine watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Glycine Watch?

On average, a glycine watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,325, while they’re typically $440 on the low end and $17,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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