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Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915

Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915

By Hamilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

OMEGA Automatic Watch 2576 Omega Automatic Hammer Bumper 50s Mens Wristwatch
OMEGA Automatic Watch 2576 Omega Automatic Hammer Bumper 50s Mens Wristwatch

OMEGA Automatic Watch 2576 Omega Automatic Hammer Bumper 50s Mens Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Omega Automatic 1950s. Ref. 2576-1 Gold Capped Stainless Steel Case 17J 342 Cal Bumper

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

seconds hand. New deBeer Brown Crocodile strap with Rolex Gold filled Buckle. Watch length 8 1/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial

Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Long Beach, CA

get you there on time. We supply it with an original vintage gold filled pocket watch chain as well

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Watch
Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Watch

Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

features a round gold filled case with a clean, elegant profile, paired with a silver tone dial accented by

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887
Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Helbros Tonneau Shape Gold Filled Art Deco Mens Manual Dress Watch w/ Rubies
Helbros Tonneau Shape Gold Filled Art Deco Mens Manual Dress Watch w/ Rubies

Helbros Tonneau Shape Gold Filled Art Deco Mens Manual Dress Watch w/ Rubies

By Helbros Watch Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1940 Swiss-made gold-filled Men's dress watch by Helbros features an elegant Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's
Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's

Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's
Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's

Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with
Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with

Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Rare 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Accutron New Condition
Bulova Rare 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Accutron New Condition

Bulova Rare 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Accutron New Condition

By Accutron

Located in Long Beach, CA

bracelet. This is how they came with the gold filled bracelet. This watch has just been serviced by a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold  Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant
Antique Gold  Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant

Antique Gold Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

pendant is crafted in gold-filled metal, featuring an exquisite 3D bird perched atop a smooth carnelian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold-filled

1840 Georgian Gold Filled Amethyst Watch Fob Pendant
1840 Georgian Gold Filled Amethyst Watch Fob Pendant

1840 Georgian Gold Filled Amethyst Watch Fob Pendant

Located in Lexington, KY

This stunning Georgian pendant is from 1840 and features bright gold and a great amethyst! The fine

Category

Antique 1840s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold-filled

Antique Gold Filled Victorian Watch Fob with Carnelian Cabochon
Antique Gold Filled Victorian Watch Fob with Carnelian Cabochon

Antique Gold Filled Victorian Watch Fob with Carnelian Cabochon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Gold filled (and unmarked for

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold-filled

Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Movement Gold-Filled Bracelet Charm or Watch Fob
Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Movement Gold-Filled Bracelet Charm or Watch Fob

Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Movement Gold-Filled Bracelet Charm or Watch Fob

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Victorian or Aesthetic Movement charm. With a cube shaped body. Each of the 6 sides with a two distinct sections - one with engraved designs and with recessed relief...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Gold-Filled & Enamel Watch Fob / Charm with Enamel
Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Gold-Filled & Enamel Watch Fob / Charm with Enamel

Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Gold-Filled & Enamel Watch Fob / Charm with Enamel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique gold-filled Aesthetic Movement charm. With a gold-filled spherical body. Having a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold-filled, Enamel

Longines 10K Gold-Filled Hexagonal Case Manual Watch w/ Crocodile Leather Band
Longines 10K Gold-Filled Hexagonal Case Manual Watch w/ Crocodile Leather Band

Longines 10K Gold-Filled Hexagonal Case Manual Watch w/ Crocodile Leather Band

By Longines

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This 1960s Longines 10K Gold-Filled hexagonal case watch showcases exceptional craftsmanship

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Ladybug Watch Pendant Estate
Vintage Ladybug Watch Pendant Estate

Vintage Ladybug Watch Pendant Estate

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ladybug Golf Filled Lucerne Watch Pendant. Measuring approx. 39mm x 28mm

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin
Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin

Vintage Girard Perregaux Mid Century Modern Ladies Watch Brooch Pin

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Montreal, QC

measures approx. 60mm x 35mm and the watch 18mm. Winding Analog system. Gold filled. Hinged design makes it

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Selza Automatic WWII Military Aviation Pilot Cold Capped 14K Gold Watch
Selza Automatic WWII Military Aviation Pilot Cold Capped 14K Gold Watch

Selza Automatic WWII Military Aviation Pilot Cold Capped 14K Gold Watch

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Selza Gold filled Automatic Cold Capped Watch from the WWII era was used extensively for US

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage LeCoultre 10 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1950s
Vintage LeCoultre 10 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1950s

Vintage LeCoultre 10 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1950s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950's Vintage Jaeger - Le Coultre 10k White Gold Filled watch with Unique Decorative Lugs with

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Longines Mystery Dial 10 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1959
Vintage Longines Mystery Dial 10 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1959

Vintage Longines Mystery Dial 10 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1959

By Longines

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1959 Vintage Longines Mystery Dial 10k White Gold Filled watch with Original Silver Mystery Dial

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, circa 1935
Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, circa 1935

Art Deco Bulova Gents White Gold Fill Watch, Serviced, circa 1935

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

, named Bulova Ranger in white gold fill, just serviced ( Jan 2023) with new mainspring, crystal and strap

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Vintage Bulova 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1959
Vintage Bulova 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1959

Vintage Bulova 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1959

By Bulova

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1959 Vintage Bulova 10k Yellow Gold Filled Automatic watch with Original Waffle Textured Silver

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Constellation 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1971
Vintage Omega Constellation 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1971

Vintage Omega Constellation 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1971

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1971 Vintage Omega Constellation Rare Reference Number Ref. V-6330 14k Yellow Gold Filled and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Elgin Cushion-Shaped 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1925
Vintage Elgin Cushion-Shaped 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1925

Vintage Elgin Cushion-Shaped 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1925

By Elgin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1925 Vintage Elgin 10k Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Art Deco Trimmed Case watch with Original

Category

Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches

Vintage Gruen Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1929
Vintage Gruen Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1929

Vintage Gruen Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1929

By Gruen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1929 Vintage Gruen 14k White Gold Art Deco Case watch with Silver Dial with Light Brown Luminous

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Gold Seamaster Cosmic Filled 166023 34mm Watch
Omega Gold Seamaster Cosmic Filled 166023 34mm Watch

Omega Gold Seamaster Cosmic Filled 166023 34mm Watch

By Omega

Located in Downey, CA

Vintage Omega Automatic Seamaster Cosmic Gold Filled Watch 166023 34mm Tool 105. Vintage (1960's

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Gold Filled Vintage 1970s Edox Hydrostar Delfin Mechanical Watch
Gold Filled Vintage 1970s Edox Hydrostar Delfin Mechanical Watch

Gold Filled Vintage 1970s Edox Hydrostar Delfin Mechanical Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

the watch case. Some tiny tarnished on the gold filled watch case as shown. Please study the images

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948
Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948

Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948

By Elgin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage De Luxe Square 10k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Beveled Crystal with Original Silver

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Elgin Driver's Watch with a Black Dial, 1950
Vintage Elgin Driver's Watch with a Black Dial, 1950

Vintage Elgin Driver's Watch with a Black Dial, 1950

By Elgin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950 Vintage Lord Elgin Driver's 14k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Original Black Dial with Gold

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Wrist Alarm Watch, 1950s
Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Wrist Alarm Watch, 1950s

Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Wrist Alarm Watch, 1950s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Filled watch with Large 38 mm Case and Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold Color Stick/Bar/Baton

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hampden Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Hampden Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Hampden Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

watch collector!

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced,  circa 1935
Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced,  circa 1935

Art Deco White Gold Filled Ladies Watch by Bulova, Serviced, circa 1935

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

been fully serviced. The gold filled case and bracelet arms are in excellent condition with no dents

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

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Gold Filled Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold filled 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, Gold-filled and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect gold filled 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 21st Century. Creating a gold filled watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Rolex and Hamilton are consistently popular. A gold filled watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Pearl rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold filled watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Gold Filled Watch?

The price for a gold filled watch starts at $126 and tops out at $21,849 with these watches, on average, selling for $878.

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.

Questions About Gold Filled Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A 14-karat gold-filled watch is a watch made primarily out of base metals and then finished with a thin layer of gold. The term 14-karat refers to a gold alloy that is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. Compared to solid gold watches, gold-filled timepieces are typically more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    On a watch, 10-karat gold-filled means that the watch has a specific type of construction executed with a particular material. A gold-filled watch is predominantly a base metal, such as copper, silver or brass. During the crafting process, the watchmaker finishes this base metal with a thin layer of gold. In the case of a 10-karat gold-filled watch, the gold is a 10-karat alloy, meaning it is 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% other metals. Makers can also use other gold alloys, such as 14-karat or 18-karat gold, which are 58.3% and 75% pure gold, respectively. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It depends on the brand but a Rolex gold watch is made in solid gold, while other brands may use gold capping or gold plating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not gold watches are real gold depends on the timepiece. Some gold watches simply have a gold-toned finish and contain no real gold. Others feature a thin layer of gold plating over top of other precious metals. Luxury watch makers often use 18-karat gold, an alloy that is 75 percent real gold and 25 percent other metals. Find a large selection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that a gold watch is worth it. Gold brings rich color and a touch of elegance to timepieces. The metal is also fairly resistant to scratches. Plus, gold often retains its value over time. However, watches made out of other materials, such as titanium, platinum and palladium, can also be durable and visually appealing. When choosing a watch material, consider how and where you'll wear your watch, your preferences and your budget. Shop a diverse assortment of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, AP watches have gold. In fact, the Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet offers most of its timepieces in 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. Some models feature other materials, such as ceramic or stainless steel. Find a wide range of Audemars Piguet watches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether Omega watches are gold depends on the timepiece. The luxury watchmaker does make pieces out of genuine rose, white and yellow gold, but also manufactures timepieces out of steel and other metals. Shop a collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Whether your watch is solid good or not will depend on its maker and model. Some watchmakers offer solid gold watches, but others are gold-filled. The difference is that a gold-filled watch consists of a base metal and has a thin layer of gold bonded to its outer surfaces. One way to potentially determine whether your watch is solid gold is to place a magnet near it. Gold-filled watches are often magnetic, while solid gold ones usually aren't. If you're still unsure about your timepiece's materials, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, they make watches out of gold. However, pure gold is vulnerable to scratching, so most gold watches feature alloys, such as 14-karat or 18-karat gold. In addition to solid gold watches, you can find gold-filled timepieces. Made by binding a layer of gold alloy to a base metal, gold-filled watches are highly durable and often more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Geneva watches are real gold. They're made with 14-karat gold and are never gold-plated.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024
    Whether or not Elgin watches are gold depends on the timepiece in question. The watchmaker designed a range of pocket watches and wristwatches made of 10-karat gold, 14-karat gold and 18-karat gold, while some of the company’s other accessories are gold-filled or gold-plated. (Gold-filled jewelry doesn’t have a lot of gold, but it has more gold than gold-plated jewelry.)

    As vintage watches of all kinds are making a comeback — even watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega are reissuing mid-century models — Elgin watches are in high demand on the secondary market.

    Find antique Elgin watches and other watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some Gruen watches are made with gold. Founded by Dietrich Grün in 1908, the Gruen Watch Company was once one of the largest watch manufacturers in the U.S. Guren watches are most famously associated with the James Bond films in the 1960s and early 1970s. Shop a selection of vintage Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Gruen watches are made out of gold depends on the timepiece. Generally, gold-toned watches produced by the American watchmaker feature genuine 18-karat gold plating. Plating is a thin layer of a precious metal applied over a base metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Gruen watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Omega Constellation watches are made of gold. Omega is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Switzerland. The company was founded in 1848 and has earned a fine reputation as a reliable brand. Find a collection of expertly vetted Omega Constellation watches from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a watch is real gold, first examine the back of its case. Some makers add metal purity hallmarks, such as “18K” or “750,” to their gold watches, while others use unique codes or style numbers to provide information about their materials. By researching the markings on your watch using trusted online resources, you can often determine what metals it features. If you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can help you. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Whether gold-plated watches are valuable varies. Gold-plated watches generally contain very little gold, as they are primarily a base metal, to which a thin layer of gold alloy is applied as a finish. As a result, the timepieces typically don't have much value on the scrap market. However, a gold-plated watch may have value based on its age, maker, model, condition and other factors. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help you determine how much your watch may be worth. Find a wide range of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Bulova watches are made from real gold. Bulova makes gold watches that range from nine karat to 24 karat gold, with a select few watches being entirely solid gold. Always purchase Bulova watches from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a large selection of authentic Bulova watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Rolex watches are made of real gold. Rolex exclusively uses 18 carat gold, durable for everyday use. Rolex watches are also made in steel, silver, and platinum.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Panerai does indeed make gold watches. Depending on the style, the gold will be mixed with other alloys to create a certain look or to add durability to the gold itself. You can shop a collection of Panerai watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.