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Gold Skeleton Watch

Remarkable Rotonde Astrotourbillon Skeleton Watch by Cartier
Remarkable Rotonde Astrotourbillon Skeleton Watch by Cartier

Remarkable Rotonde Astrotourbillon Skeleton Watch by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A truly special collectible timepiece by the one and only Cartier, This incredibly rare Rotonde de Cartier Astrotoubillon is one of a limited and numbered series of only 100 ever mad...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Audemars Piguet Skeleton Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Manual 42mm
1970s Audemars Piguet Skeleton Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Manual 42mm

1970s Audemars Piguet Skeleton Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Manual 42mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Key Specs Era: 1970s Model: Skeleton Pocket Watch Movement: Manual (Cal. 5020) Case Size: 42mm Dial: Skeleton with Blue Enamel Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold SKU: 1254

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch
Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch

Guy Ellia 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Skeleton Watch

By Guy Ellia

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat Rose Gold Tourbillon Zephyr Reference # RGGS-01-AAA Skeletonized with Tourbillon Christophe Claret developed movement Manual Wind White Sapphire Case with Rose Gold Sides 45...

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin 4798 Skeleton Roman Bezel 18K Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Vacheron Constantin 4798 Skeleton Roman Bezel 18K Rose Gold Pocket Watch

Vacheron Constantin 4798 Skeleton Roman Bezel 18K Rose Gold Pocket Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

This rare vintage Vacheron Constantin pocket watch is crafted in 18K rose gold with a fully skeletonized case back and Roman numeral bezel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Pocket Watch Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual 42mm
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Pocket Watch Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual 42mm

Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Pocket Watch Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual 42mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

A Masterclass In Horological Art Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on producing some of the most refined and technically complex dress watches in the world....

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Golden Bridge Stream Skeleton Limited Edition  18K Rose  Gold watch
Corum Golden Bridge Stream Skeleton Limited Edition  18K Rose  Gold watch

Corum Golden Bridge Stream Skeleton Limited Edition 18K Rose Gold watch

Located in New York, NY

Corum Golden Bridge Stream Skeleton Limited Edition 18K Rose Gold watch For more details leave us a message Model                   Golden Bridge Reference Number B 313/03296 Gend...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Guy Elia 18 Karat White Gold "Magistere Tourbillon" Skeleton Strap Watch
Guy Elia 18 Karat White Gold "Magistere Tourbillon" Skeleton Strap Watch

Guy Elia 18 Karat White Gold "Magistere Tourbillon" Skeleton Strap Watch

By Guy Ellia

Located in New York, NY

The Magistere is one of the few Guy Ellia creations with an obvious signature. The G and the E act as the bridge for the barrel and the tourbillon's cage respectively , completing ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Girard Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Openworked Rose Gold Bracelet 81015 Watch B/P
Girard Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Openworked Rose Gold Bracelet 81015 Watch B/P

Girard Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Openworked Rose Gold Bracelet 81015 Watch B/P

By Girard Perregaux

Located in New York, NY

Skeleton watches represent great art in miniature: Since the intrinsically filigree movement parts are broken down to their supporting basic substance, they allow fascinating insight...

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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Noda G75 Skygold Limited Edition 43MM Gold Skeleton Dial Automatic Watch
Noda G75 Skygold Limited Edition 43MM Gold Skeleton Dial Automatic Watch

Noda G75 Skygold Limited Edition 43MM Gold Skeleton Dial Automatic Watch

By Noda

Located in New York, NY

New Limited Edition. Comes with the original box and papers. 7-year warranty. Assembled in USA with Japanese movement.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton Automatic Watch 2785-BKR-20000
Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton Automatic Watch 2785-BKR-20000

Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton Automatic Watch 2785-BKR-20000

By Raymond Weil

Located in Addison, TX

Brand: Raymond Weil Collection: Freelancer Model: Calibre RW1212 Skeleton Reference Number: 2785-BKR-20000 Item Type: Men’s wristwatch Movement: Swiss self-winding mechanical skeleto...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton Automatic Watch 2785-BKR-20000
Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton Automatic Watch 2785-BKR-20000

Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton Automatic Watch 2785-BKR-20000

By Raymond Weil

Located in Addison, TX

Brand: Raymond Weil Collection: Freelancer Model: Calibre RW1212 Skeleton Reference Number: 2785-BKR-20000 Item Type: Men’s wristwatch Movement: Swiss self-winding mechanical skeleto...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx
Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx

Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx

By Mauboussin

Located in Miami, FL

This pendant skeleton watch was crafted with stainless steel parts, a 18 karats white gold bale and a sharp round element carved from natural black onyx.

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1990s Croton Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind 33 mm
Vintage 1990s Croton Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind 33 mm

Vintage 1990s Croton Skeleton 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind 33 mm

By Croton

Located in New York, NY

The solid gold case gives it the necessary weight and presence of a classic dress watch, while the skeleton dial provides a constant point of interest.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Squelette Skeleton 43502/000G
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Squelette Skeleton 43502/000G

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Squelette Skeleton 43502/000G

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Features a skeleton dial complemented by a diamond set white gold bezel.

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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Universal Genève 18K YG Manual Skeleton Dial 30 mm
Vintage 1980s Universal Genève 18K YG Manual Skeleton Dial 30 mm

Vintage 1980s Universal Genève 18K YG Manual Skeleton Dial 30 mm

By Universal Genève

Located in New York, NY

Where this one stands apart Universal did not flood the market with skeleton pieces like this. The combination of a black outer dial and exposed gold center gives the watch structure.

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chopard St. Moritz 1990s Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Two Tone 33mm Case
Vintage Chopard St. Moritz 1990s Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Two Tone 33mm Case

Vintage Chopard St. Moritz 1990s Skeleton Dial Manual Wind Two Tone 33mm Case

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Chopard St. Moritz manual wind two tone with a skeleton dial on its integrated steel and gold bracelet from the 1990s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Meas...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

French Gold Bubble Pendant Watch w/ Skeleton View by Avril w/ 14K Gold Chain
French Gold Bubble Pendant Watch w/ Skeleton View by Avril w/ 14K Gold Chain

French Gold Bubble Pendant Watch w/ Skeleton View by Avril w/ 14K Gold Chain

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This exquisite gold Avril Bubble Pendant Watch features a clear glass dome that showcases its intricate inner workings. The Saturn-like rings around the face enhance its celestial ae...

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Vintage 1950s French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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Swiss Pink Gold "Royal Diamond" Partial Skeleton Watch
Swiss Pink Gold "Royal Diamond" Partial Skeleton Watch

Swiss Pink Gold "Royal Diamond" Partial Skeleton Watch

Located in New York City, NY

This is a Swiss, "THE ROYAL DIAMOND" 18k pink gold rectangular wristwatch. Circa 2000 • quartz movement • silvered guilloché dial • 18k pink gold rectangular case, skeletonized bezel...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Glashutte Original Senator Moonphase Skeletonized Edition Watch 1491315340430
Glashutte Original Senator Moonphase Skeletonized Edition Watch 1491315340430

Glashutte Original Senator Moonphase Skeletonized Edition Watch 1491315340430

By Glashütte Original

Located in New York, NY

Glashutte Original Senator Moon Phase Skeletonized Edition Men's Watch Model Number: 1-49-13-15-0430 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Glashutte Original box and paper...

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2010s German Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Stührling Rose Gold Orange 231s.1115f1 Aquadiver Nemo Skeleton Watch
Stührling Rose Gold Orange 231s.1115f1 Aquadiver Nemo Skeleton Watch

Stührling Rose Gold Orange 231s.1115f1 Aquadiver Nemo Skeleton Watch

Located in New York, NY

Stuhrling Original Women's 231S.1115F1 Aquadiver Nemo Rose Automatic Skeleton Orange Leather Strap Watch Brand, Seller, or Collection NameStuhrling Original Item ShapeRound Dial wi...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Skeleton Iced Out Rose Gold Custom Diamond Watch, WHSA0015
Cartier Santos Skeleton Iced Out Rose Gold Custom Diamond Watch, WHSA0015

Cartier Santos Skeleton Iced Out Rose Gold Custom Diamond Watch, WHSA0015

Located in New York, NY

Reference Number WHSA0015 Style Luxury, Classic Gender Men’s Case Size 39.8mm Dial Color Rose Gold Hour Markers Roman numerals Case Material Diamonds and Rose Gold Mov...

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2010s American Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Rose Gold Ref, MIDAHM42RR001
Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Rose Gold Ref, MIDAHM42RR001

Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Rose Gold Ref, MIDAHM42RR001

By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Rose Gold Ref: MIDAHM42RR001 brand new complete set except box warranty card, booklets, wallet, tags included free overnight shipping shop with ...

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2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fine Vintage Audemars Piguet 'Skeletonized' 18k gold & Diamond wristwatch
Fine Vintage Audemars Piguet 'Skeletonized' 18k gold & Diamond wristwatch

Fine Vintage Audemars Piguet 'Skeletonized' 18k gold & Diamond wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

This Audemars Piguet watch from the 1980s features a unique open-worked skeleton dial.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Piaget Polo Skeleton 18K Gold Diamond Stem Wind Wristwatch
Vintage Piaget Polo Skeleton 18K Gold Diamond Stem Wind Wristwatch

Vintage Piaget Polo Skeleton 18K Gold Diamond Stem Wind Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Bradford, Ontario

An 18K Gold and Diamond Vintage Piaget Polo Skeleton Stem Wind Wristwatch.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

IWC White Gold Portuguese Skeleton Minute Repeat Wristwatch circa 2010
IWC White Gold Portuguese Skeleton Minute Repeat Wristwatch circa 2010

IWC White Gold Portuguese Skeleton Minute Repeat Wristwatch circa 2010

By IWC

Located in Paris, FR

IWC limited edition 18k white gold skeleton minute repeating wristwatch with manual-wind movement, circa 2010. With box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Jacob & Co White Gold Diamond Millionaire Skeleton Manual Winding Wristwatch
Jacob & Co White Gold Diamond Millionaire Skeleton Manual Winding Wristwatch

Jacob & Co White Gold Diamond Millionaire Skeleton Manual Winding Wristwatch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

THICKNESS: 11mm DIAMETER: 46x35mm POWER RESERVE: 72-Hours MOVEMENT CALIBER: Exclusive Jacob & Co. Skeleton Manual Winding JCAM23 WATER RESISTANCE: 30 meters FUNCTIONS: Hours, Minutes...

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2010s Australian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Philippe Charriol Fine Diamond and Gold Celtic Skeleton Wristwatch, circa 2000
Philippe Charriol Fine Diamond and Gold Celtic Skeleton Wristwatch, circa 2000

Philippe Charriol Fine Diamond and Gold Celtic Skeleton Wristwatch, circa 2000

By Philippe Charriol

Located in new york, NY

Case: 18k yellow gold, transparent water resistant back, cable edge, diamond set bezel, 34 mm Dial: skeleton, blue leaf hands, hour markers on the bezel Movement: gold bridge with mi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Diamond Royal Oak Skeleton Openworked Wristwatch
Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Diamond Royal Oak Skeleton Openworked Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Diamond Royal Oak Skeleton Openworked Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rose Gold Double Balance Skeleton All diamonds are genuine earth mined diamonds. Elita Diamonds only use and select the finest diamonds to be set into lu...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Rose Gold Vanguard 7 Day Power Reserve Skeleton Manual Wristwatch
Franck Muller Rose Gold Vanguard 7 Day Power Reserve Skeleton Manual Wristwatch

Franck Muller Rose Gold Vanguard 7 Day Power Reserve Skeleton Manual Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Model name: Vanguard 7 Days Power Reserve Skeleton Reference number: V 45 S6 SQT 5N NR Movement: Manually wound mechanical movement Frequency: 18’000 vibrations/ hour Power Reserve: ...

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2010s Australian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet 1970's Skeleton Open-Worked Dial, Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet 1970's Skeleton Open-Worked Dial, Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet 1970's Skeleton Open-Worked Dial, Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold

By Audemars Piguet

Located in London, GB

Pre-owned, excellent condition Audemars Piguet 18k Yellow Gold open-worked skeleton diamond unisex wristwatch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Oris Artelier Skeleton 01 734 7670 4351-07 8 21 78
Oris Artelier Skeleton 01 734 7670 4351-07 8 21 78

Oris Artelier Skeleton 01 734 7670 4351-07 8 21 78

By Oris

Located in Willow Grove, PA

Stainless steel & yellow gold PVD Oris Artelier Skeleton automatic watch with a 40mm case, skeleton dial, and bracelet with folding clasp.

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2010s Wrist Watches

Piaget White Gold Altiplano Skeleton G0A33115 Manual-Wind Wristwatch
Piaget White Gold Altiplano Skeleton G0A33115 Manual-Wind Wristwatch

Piaget White Gold Altiplano Skeleton G0A33115 Manual-Wind Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

The Altiplano watch, a rare, luxury and out of production model of elegance in its case with a generous diameter in 18 karat White Gold and an Alligator Bracelet with a 18 Karat Whit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Watch
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Watch

Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Watch

By Piaget

Located in Dallas, TX

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Skeleton Watch - Manual. 18K Yellow gold and rock crystal ( 32 mm ).

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Skeleton Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Skeleton Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Skeleton Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Dallas, TX

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Skeleton Watch - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold skeleton case with diamond set bezel (27 mm diameter).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Skeleton Wrist Watch
Audemars Piguet Skeleton Wrist Watch

Audemars Piguet Skeleton Wrist Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chicago, IL

Gents 18K yellow Gold Audemars Piguet Skeleton Watch, 34 M.M. Case, 36 jewel Automatic Movement with hand engraved Gold Rotor, Black Strap with Gold Audemars Deployment buckle, Strap...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch

Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Dallas, TX

Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch - Automatic winding. 18K Yellow Gold ( 35mm ).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breguet Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Breguet Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Breguet Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Breguet

Located in Dallas, TX

Breguet Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow gold case ( 25 mm ).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

ChronoSwiss Opus, Yellow Gold Skeleton Chronograph Watch
ChronoSwiss Opus, Yellow Gold Skeleton Chronograph Watch

ChronoSwiss Opus, Yellow Gold Skeleton Chronograph Watch

By Chronoswiss

Located in New York, NY

ChronoSwiss Opus, Yellow Gold Skeleton Chronograph Watch Circa 2000 Model/Reference: Opus/ CH 7521 K Movement No: 1797 Case No: 8 141 Calibre: C.741, automatic Skeleton dial Case: 38...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Areowatch Neuchatel Skeleton Pocket Watch
Areowatch Neuchatel Skeleton Pocket Watch

Areowatch Neuchatel Skeleton Pocket Watch

Located in Towson, MD

One estate yellow gold filled Areo Neuchatel skeleton pocket watch measuring 2 inches in diameter.

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Vintage 1970s Modern Pocket Watches

Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Watch MIDAHM42WW001
Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Watch MIDAHM42WW001

Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Watch MIDAHM42WW001

By Harry Winston

Located in Southampton, PA

The watch is presented with a 42 mm case that is made of 18K white gold and boasts see-through sapphire crystal back, offering water resistance of 30 meters.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Watch MIDAHM42RR001
Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Watch MIDAHM42RR001

Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton Watch MIDAHM42RR001

By Harry Winston

Located in Southampton, PA

The watch is presented with a 42 mm case that is made of 18K rose gold and boasts see-through sapphire crystal back, offering water resistance of 30 meters.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Rare Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial Automatic Watch
Audemars Piguet Rare Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial Automatic Watch

Audemars Piguet Rare Yellow Gold Skeleton Dial Automatic Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Gents Wriswatch, skeleton dial, a polished 18k yellow gold fixed stepped bezel, a brand new black leather strap (not by Audemars Piguet) with an original polished ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GUBELIN Yellow Gold, Diamond, Tourmaline Skeleton Pendant Watch
GUBELIN Yellow Gold, Diamond, Tourmaline Skeleton Pendant Watch

GUBELIN Yellow Gold, Diamond, Tourmaline Skeleton Pendant Watch

By Gubelin

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding. Yellow gold case, Art Deco style with exposition back. Bezel set with tourmalines on four sides, two baguette diamonds in each corner. Skeleton dial. Very unusual tim...

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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Gold Skeleton Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold skeleton watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 56 antique edition and 78 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gold skeleton watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gold skeleton watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Breguet are consistently popular. Take a look at a gold skeleton watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and rose cut versions for sale. When shopping for a gold skeleton watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Gold Skeleton Watch?

The price for a gold skeleton watch starts at $100 and tops out at $1,020,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $18,294.

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