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Gold Enamel Floral Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bautte & Moynier Rare Gold & Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1825
Located in London, GB
Bautte & Moynier. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold & Enamel Slim Jump Hour Open Face Keywind Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold Swiss made pocket watch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Escasany
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly spectacular antique Art Nouveau era, 18kt gold and Rose cut diamond pocket watch or fob
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rotary pendant watch, floral, Garnet and Pearl brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
pendant watches which feature a 9ct gold cased watch face suspended from a brooch. The watch has a
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French watch pendant features a sublime, organic floral motif indicative of Art
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Floral Pocket Watch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
14k gold pendant watch is a floral reverie in high relief- lushly sculpted and romantically stylized
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Longines Art Deco Enamelled Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ladies pocket watch from the world renowned Swiss luxury watchmakers
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1903 Art Nouveau Portrait Repousse Gold Filled Pocket watch by Waltham
By Waltham Watch Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau portrait pocket Gold-filled watch by Waltham featuring a
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Antique Early 1900s American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Steel

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
pocket watch, also made with a silver case is beautifully engraved with a floral design. The dial has a
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

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Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, By Martin & Marchinville Circa. 1880 This is
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Boucheron Art Deco Gold Pocket Watch with Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron, an Art Deco 18k Gold and Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel Pocket Watch, an octagonal
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Blue Enamel and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Lady Watch Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 14K bi-colour gold watch suspending as a pendant from a matching brooch is enhanced into an
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rare & Early Verge Fusee 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Pocket Watch by Mallet a Paris
Located in Carlisle, GB
and floral design. All decorated in rose gold, green gold and white gold. The enamel dial is protected
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Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels
Located in London, GB
craftsmanship are without question. This small 18ct jewellery pocket watch houses elaborate, decorative silver
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Swiss 18 Karat Gold Watch and Chatelaine Vacheron Constantin, circa 1780
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, London
Antique late-18th Century Swiss four-colour gold open face watch with the original matching
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Exceptional Audemars Freres 14K Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Media, PA
gold detailing, the watch features a textured surface adorned with an elegant floral motif in blue and
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This sweet antique pocket watch has stunning hand engraving and features fine enamel work of
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
glass-covered watch face, showcasing black Roman numerals, gold watch dials, and a pastel-colored floral
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hamilton Rare Full Hunter Pocket Watch 14 Karat Tri-Gold White Enamel Dial
By Hamilton
Located in London, GB
A Rare 50 mm 14k Tri-Gold Full Hunter Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding ( 37 mm ) . 14K Yellow
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian pocket watch by George Stockwell & Co. An amazing and very beautiful piece, created
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Swiss Silver and Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in Portland, England
perfection, light, and life. The pocket watch is decorated with beautifully enamelled seven gold iris
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Elgin National Watch Co. Yellow Gold Massive Heavy Manual winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin National Watch Co. Massive Heavy Solid Yellow Gold 18s Manual winding Pocket Watch. Massive
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Antique 1880s Bermudian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Enamel Brooch Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
in 18K yellow gold, the design is adorned with a luminous green enamel surface, delicately hand
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20th Century Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

William Rogers Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Calendar Pocket Watch C1862
Located in London, GB
William Rogers Liverpool. A Rare Heavy Gold Keywind Quarter Repeater Calendar Pocket Watch C1862
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Repousse Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold repousse hunter case pocket watch, with manual-wind movement, cal
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold-Filled Grade 102 Model 2 Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
preserved pocket watch, circa 1894.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold-Filled Grade 102 Model 2 Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
preserved pocket watch, circa 1894.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 18k French Pocket Watch with Bowl of Hygieia
Located in Hummelstown, PA
, depicting a wreath with triple looped bow, draped in a floral swag. Although the pendant watch is pristine
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Vintage 1910s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond

19th Century French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French watch pendant features a sublime, organic floral motif indicative of Art
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Old Cut Diamond Plojoux Geneve Enamel Watch Pendant and Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and unique-looking antique dangle pin and pocket watch was crafted in solid 18k
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Ladies 9k Gold Pocket Watch, Floral, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
pocket watch is intricately designed with floral engravings to the reverse with a white enamel dial, gold
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Rare Waltham Mass. Riverside A.W.W.Co 14K Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch # 1894
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extraordinary & extremely rare piece is Waltham Riverside Pocket Watch 12 size model # 1894
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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Mermod Geneve Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
18ct gold, with hinged double case back, crown winding and setting, enamel dial with printed black
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20th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Fob Watch, Ladies Pocket Watch, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
, there is an enamelled floral design to the centre. The watch is hallmarked with Swiss Marks dating it
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Early 20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Waltham Three Color Gold O Size Hunting Case Pocket Pendant Watch
By Waltham
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding; 7 jewel. 14k solid yellow gold O Size case with ornately engraved floral design in
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Swiss Gold Enamel Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Swiss gold and enamel pocket watch key pendant. The key is richly decorated with floral
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique 1906 Elgin National Deuber Special 7 Jewel 14k GF Hunter Pocket Watch
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century ladies pocket watch / time piece and chain by Elgin National Watch
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

An Art Nouveau Silver Gilt And Enamel Locket
Located in Portland, England
Extraordinary Antique Art Nouveau silver gilt, black and gold enamel floral locket attributed to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Patek Philippe & Co. Limited Edition Limoge Floral Porcelain Dish
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
pocket watch manufactured in 1901. Lady's discovery pendant watch, winding and setting in the pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Silver Chargers and Plates

Yellow Gold and Enamel Key-Wind Watch Depicting a Girl with a Puppy circa 1840
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and enamel watch depicting a young girl in a pink and blue dress holding a puppy in
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch circa 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold hunting cased pocket watch with floral and fruit enamel. Measuring 1
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful pocket watch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and has Roman numerals. At the back, it
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Openface Pendant with Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a Patek Philippe ladies18kYG openface pendant watch with diamonds and blue enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

American Waltham 14k Hunter Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
A l4 carat gold cased Hunter American Waltham Pocket Watch with sweep seconds ona an enamel dial
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Art Nouveau era 18K gold diamond swallow lily flower pocket watch pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful French work, Art Nouveau era, pocket watch pendant with one swallow and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Important Antique Diamond Giardinetti Guilloche Enamel Pendant Gold Enamel Charm
Located in Rottedam, NL
solid 18 KT gold this beautiful pendant used to be a pocket watch lid. Sadly someone decided to part the
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Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

19th Century Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Paris, FR
Pocket watch decorated with multicolored floral motifs. The white enameled watch face is set in a
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Antique 1870s Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Waltham Gold Filled 16-Size Hunting Cased Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An exceptional condition Waltham 16-size yellow gold filled hunting cased pocket watch with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18K gold green enamel diamond monogram pocket watch pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
necks of jewelry collectors. For sale a beautiful French pocket watch pendant enameled in a comforting
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Limited Edition Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1512.3
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Watch Ref. 1512.3 Serial # 250419 008/100. Skeleton movement framed with a Roman numeral chapter ring. This limited edition piece is a must have for a...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Faberge Easter Egg Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Faberge Easter egg pendant purse locket from the 1990's. Enamel in tones of brown copper with crystal and jet pastes. Can be worn crossbody as well. Egg 2.5" x 1.5" x 1" thick...
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1990s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Bvlgari Serpenti SP35 SPG Tubogas Rose Gold & Steel Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas SP35 SPG Ladies Watch. 35mm stainless steel case. 18K rose gold & factory diamonds set bezel. Black dial with rose gold hands and index and Roman numeral hou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch Ref. 600
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch Ref. 600 - Manual. Platinum ( 43 mm ) unpolished in original condition . Silvered dial with applied white gold baton indices. Pre-owned w...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
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1950s French Evening Gowns

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior House as the lining and label ar...
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1950s French Opera Coats

Alexander McQueen Silk Velvet Skirt AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk burnout devore velvet skirt by Alexander McQueen. It is solid with areas in abstract lines at various angles of smooth semi sheer silk, subtle and stunning....
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1990s Italian Skirts

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 18k Gold Case Black Roman Numerals Case Serial # 122508 Tiffany & Co. Movement...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R Excellent condition! fits 8" wrist runs perfect just serviced free overnight shipping a name you can trust
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2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14K Multi Color Gold Waltham Diamond Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Waltham 14k Multi Color Gold Diamonds Pocket Watch with a 2mm Round Shape Diamond mounted on the Case. Weighs 61 grams and Measures 1.75 inches.
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Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Gold Enamel Floral Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold enamel floral pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, enamel and 18k gold. Finding the perfect gold enamel floral pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold enamel floral pocket watch over the years, but those made by Elgin, Hampden Watch Company and Longines are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold enamel floral pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold enamel floral pocket watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold Enamel Floral Pocket Watch?

The price for a gold enamel floral pocket watch starts at $646 and tops out at $14,850 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,200.

Finding the Right Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.