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Patek Philippe Geneve Vintage 2506 Manual 18K Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch
Patek Philippe Geneve Vintage 2506 Manual 18K Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch

Patek Philippe Geneve Vintage 2506 Manual 18K Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 1954 Patek Philippe Geneve 2506 18K Gold Manual Wind Watch Vintage 1954 Patek Philippe Model 2506/1 manual-wind watch with 31mm gold case and resurfaced dial, paired with so...

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Vintage 1950s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Precision Ref.2636 Ladies 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch B/P
Vintage Rolex Precision Ref.2636 Ladies 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch B/P

Vintage Rolex Precision Ref.2636 Ladies 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch B/P

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also included is the original Bucherer Geneva sales receipt, providing exceptional provenance and adding to the watch’s collectibility. Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Precision ...

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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Pave Stirrup Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch
Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Pave Stirrup Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Pave Stirrup Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

By Gubelin

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The bezel is adorned with baguette and round-cut diamonds, adding a touch of luxury. The bracelet is a woven gold mesh, complementing the case's rich hue.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold Ladies Champagne Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch
Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold Ladies Champagne Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch

Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold Ladies Champagne Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Patek Philippe ladies wristwatch features a two-tone champagne dial with gold bar hour indexes and gold baton hands, housed in an 18K solid yellow gold cushion-square case wi...

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20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega 18k White Gold & 1Ct Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch
Omega 18k White Gold & 1Ct Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

Omega 18k White Gold & 1Ct Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

By Omega

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Omega 18k White Gold & 1ct Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch is a stunning piece that combines elegance and sophistication.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Audemars Piguet 28mm 18K Gold Brown Fumé Sunburst Mesh Bracelet Watch
Audemars Piguet 28mm 18K Gold Brown Fumé Sunburst Mesh Bracelet Watch

Audemars Piguet 28mm 18K Gold Brown Fumé Sunburst Mesh Bracelet Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications: Item Type: Unisex Manual Wind Watch Brand: Audemars Piguet Geneve Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Case Size: 28mm Case Shape: Cushion Bracelet Length: 7.25 inches (adj...

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Baume Mercier 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Mesh Bracelet Watch
Vintage Baume Mercier 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Mesh Bracelet Watch

Vintage Baume Mercier 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Mesh Bracelet Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Swiss-made timepiece with Milanese mesh bracelet and adjustable clasp closure. Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Dress Watch Brand: Baume & Mercier Geneve Metal: 18K Ye...

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1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k White Gold & Diamond Watch Braided Mesh Bracelet
Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k White Gold & Diamond Watch Braided Mesh Bracelet

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k White Gold & Diamond Watch Braided Mesh Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - 1.55ctw (approx.) Case Material: Solid 18k White Gold Case Width: 24mm Case Height: 19mm Band Materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Omega Geneve Ladies 18K White Gold Blue Dial Square Mesh Bracelet Watch
Vintage Omega Geneve Ladies 18K White Gold Blue Dial Square Mesh Bracelet Watch

Vintage Omega Geneve Ladies 18K White Gold Blue Dial Square Mesh Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

Omega Geneve Vintage Watch 29.23 grams This vintage Omega Geneve ladies watch features a deep navy blue square dial with applied baton indices and white sword hands, housed in an 18...

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch White Gold Mesh Bracelet
Antique Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch White Gold Mesh Bracelet

Antique Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch White Gold Mesh Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Case is Solid Platinum - Bracelet, clasp and safety chain are 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 42.1mm (1.6") Case Width: 13.7mm (0.5") (not including the crown) Bracele...

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Round Mechanical Swiss Watch Mesh Link Bracelet
Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Round Mechanical Swiss Watch Mesh Link Bracelet

Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Round Mechanical Swiss Watch Mesh Link Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Case: Platinum - Mesh Bracelet, Clasp & Safety Chain: Silver - Diamond Stations: 14k White Gold Case Height: 50.4mm (1.98 in) counting from both ends of the emerald lugs Ca...

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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

Piaget 9706B68 Rhodochrosite Dial Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Piaget 9706B68 Rhodochrosite Dial Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold

Piaget 9706B68 Rhodochrosite Dial Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold

By Piaget

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Piaget watch, crafted circa 1970, showcases a round 18k gold case and a stunning rhodochrosite dial. The bezel is adorned with diamonds, enhancing its luxurious appeal. Powered b...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold

Chopard 18K White Gold Lapis Dial Mesh Bracelet Aubert Frères's S+F Singature
Chopard 18K White Gold Lapis Dial Mesh Bracelet Aubert Frères's S+F Singature

Chopard 18K White Gold Lapis Dial Mesh Bracelet Aubert Frères's S+F Singature

By Chopard

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This luxurious Chopard watch is crafted from 18k white gold and features a square case adorned with a diamond bezel, which includes 44 diamonds. The watch encases a stunning lapis la...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Montre Royale 18k Ruby/Emerald/Blue Sapphire/Diamond Mesh Bracelet
Montre Royale 18k Ruby/Emerald/Blue Sapphire/Diamond Mesh Bracelet

Montre Royale 18k Ruby/Emerald/Blue Sapphire/Diamond Mesh Bracelet

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Completing this luxurious timepiece is an intricately designed 18K yellow gold mesh bracelet that fits wrists up to 6.5 inches in size.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gübelin 18K Gold Champagne Dial Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch
Gübelin 18K Gold Champagne Dial Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

Gübelin 18K Gold Champagne Dial Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

By Gubelin Lucerne

Located in Miami, FL

The rich champagne dial is elegantly set within a polished 18K yellow gold case, complemented by a finely woven mesh bracelet that wears comfortably on a 7-inch wrist.

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gubelin 1950 18K Gold Mesh Tassel Mistery Wristwatch Gold Bracelet
Gubelin 1950 18K Gold Mesh Tassel Mistery Wristwatch Gold Bracelet

Gubelin 1950 18K Gold Mesh Tassel Mistery Wristwatch Gold Bracelet

By Gubelin

Located in Roma, IT

Very elegant and eye-catching this beautiful bracelet made in yellow gold conceals a round watch dial, revealed by a simple twist of the wrist. Texture, clasp and tessel make this b...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

VERDURA Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch
VERDURA Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch

VERDURA Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold bracelet/watch, Verdura. The bracelet designed as a cylinder of gold mesh with two double ring stations and double ring clasp, the bracelet suspending a remo...

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1990s American Clamper Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

1950s Vintage Mesh Gold Bracelet Portrait Cover Watch
1950s Vintage Mesh Gold Bracelet Portrait Cover Watch

1950s Vintage Mesh Gold Bracelet Portrait Cover Watch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This portrait cover watch circa 1950's is fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch
Movado 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

Movado 18K White Gold & Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

By Movado

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A round 18k gold watch by Movado, featuring a black dial with stick indexes. The bezel is adorned with round white diamonds, totaling 0.64 carats, with VS1 clarity and H color grade....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Square Watch with Mesh Bracelet- 1960's
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Square Watch with Mesh Bracelet- 1960's

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Square Watch with Mesh Bracelet- 1960's

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This Tiffany & Co. vintage square watch, crafted in 18K yellow gold, features a mesh bracelet design and a 13.2mm x 13.2mm square case.

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Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3778/2 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3778/2 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3778/2 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

It’s important to note that, due to its vintage age, the dial has a slight imperfection at the 3 o'clock position, adding character to this classic timepiece. The 18K yellow gold mes...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage L.U. Chopard 1013 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch on Mesh Bracelet
Vintage L.U. Chopard 1013 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch on Mesh Bracelet

Vintage L.U. Chopard 1013 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch on Mesh Bracelet

Located in Carmel, IN

This vintage L.U. Chopard watch was recently traded in to our store. It is in good-very good condition for the age. There are small scratches/markings on the crystal and the bracelet...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Cartier Tank 18 Karat Gold Grain De Riz Mesh Bracelet Quartz Watch
Louis Cartier Tank 18 Karat Gold Grain De Riz Mesh Bracelet Quartz Watch

Louis Cartier Tank 18 Karat Gold Grain De Riz Mesh Bracelet Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 18k gold quartz Cartier tank watch with the gold jubilee band. Including movement watch weighs a total of 70.25 grams. Watch face 25.4mm by 20.32mm

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Dress Watch with Original Mesh Bracelet
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Dress Watch with Original Mesh Bracelet

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Dress Watch with Original Mesh Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bracelet Style Dress Watch / Reference Number 9720 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1962 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch
Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

This authentic ladies' vintage ca 1970's Piaget wristwatch of unsurpassed refinement and aesthetic beauty is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and features an ovular yellow gold c...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Birks of Canada 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Mesh Bracelet
Birks of Canada 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Mesh Bracelet

Birks of Canada 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Mesh Bracelet

By Birks and Son

Located in Long Beach, CA

Birks was the leading jeweler in the entire country at the level of Tiffany in America. The watch sports an original mesh bracelet which is full length and is entirely adjustable.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Türler Gold Mesh Wristwatch Bracelet
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Türler Gold Mesh Wristwatch Bracelet

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Türler Gold Mesh Wristwatch Bracelet

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare vintage ladies wristwatch, double stamped by Jaeger le Coultre and Türler. Made of 18k yellow gold, the watch features a folding cover. Signed by JLC and Türler, stamped with...

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Dial Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch
Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Dial Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Dial Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

Located in Dallas, TX

Quartz. 18k yellow gold case with diamond bezel (22mm diameter). Pave diamond dial. 18k yellow gold integrated mesh bracelet (will fit 5-3/4-inch wrist). Pre-owned with custom box.

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies' Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Gold Tiger's Eye and Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch
Ladies' Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Gold Tiger's Eye and Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

Ladies' Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Gold Tiger's Eye and Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Montclair, NJ

The movement is cased in a 24.7mm round solid 18k yellow gold case and remains attached to its original silky-smooth mesh bracelet with a brushed finish that magnificently reflects t...

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Vintage 1950s Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

International Watch Company 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
International Watch Company 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

International Watch Company 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By IWC

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: mechanical Function: hours, minutes Case: 20.96mm by 17.62mm oval 18k yellow gold case, plastic crystal, pull/push crown Band: 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet, fold down cla...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega 14K Yellow Gold Watch
Vintage Omega 14K Yellow Gold Watch

Vintage Omega 14K Yellow Gold Watch

By Omega

Located in Henderson, NV

Vintage 14K yellow gold Omega watch with mesh bracelet. Weight: 55.4 grams Case measurements: 23 mm x 21.5 mm Case material: 14K yellow gold Vintage watch watchcase type: Press‑in Br...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond Mesh Gold Ebel Watch Buckle Bracelet
1950s Diamond Mesh Gold Ebel Watch Buckle Bracelet

1950s Diamond Mesh Gold Ebel Watch Buckle Bracelet

Located in Napoli, NA

A unique and beautiful made knitted in 18k yellow gold bracelet, dated circa 1950, it is adorned with Round Brilliant Diamonds of the finest Vvs quality, graded G color total weight ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Movado 14K Solid Yellow Gold Quartz Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch
Vintage Movado 14K Solid Yellow Gold Quartz Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

Vintage Movado 14K Solid Yellow Gold Quartz Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch

By Movado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

brand: MOVADO metal: 14K GOLD type: WATCH BRACELET weight: 18.77 GR LENGTH: 7" haLLMARK: '14K GOLD'

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ladies Chopard 18k Rose/Pink Gold Diamond Watch Solid Gold Mesh Bracelet
Vintage Ladies Chopard 18k Rose/Pink Gold Diamond Watch Solid Gold Mesh Bracelet

Vintage Ladies Chopard 18k Rose/Pink Gold Diamond Watch Solid Gold Mesh Bracelet

By Chopard

Located in Richmond, CA

A vintage and fine L.U.Chopard ladies diamond watch in 18k solid pink/rose gold bezel lavish diamonds set, silvered dial, snap on case back with dedication engraving, attached to a s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Square Ladies Watch on Mesh Bracelet
Vintage Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Square Ladies Watch on Mesh Bracelet

Vintage Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Square Ladies Watch on Mesh Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Square Ladies Watch on Mesh Bracelet - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case (15mm x 15mm).

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 35MM 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Gray Dial Watch
Patek Philippe Calatrava 35MM 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Gray Dial Watch

Patek Philippe Calatrava 35MM 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Gray Dial Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3445/6 Automatic Watch 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Gray Dial Date 35mm Exceptional Patek Philippe Calatrava automatic dress watch in 18K white gold featuri...

Category

1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Square Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Square Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Square Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case (15mm x 15mm). Silvered dial with stick markers. 14k yellow gold integrated mesh bracelet with Rolex crown on clasp (will fit apx. 5-1/2 in. wris...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum 18K Yellow Gold & Emerald Bezel Mech-Mesh Bracelet
Corum 18K Yellow Gold & Emerald Bezel Mech-Mesh Bracelet

Corum 18K Yellow Gold & Emerald Bezel Mech-Mesh Bracelet

By Corum

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This luxurious Corum watch is meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold. The bezel is enhanced with 1.0 carat of round, brilliant white diamonds, boasting a clarity grade of VS1 and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget White Gold Diamond and Opal Dial Ladies Wrist Watch
Piaget White Gold Diamond and Opal Dial Ladies Wrist Watch

Piaget White Gold Diamond and Opal Dial Ladies Wrist Watch

By Piaget

Located in Chicago, IL

Opal Dial of Fiery color Blues, greens Reds. 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. 5/8 inch wide 18k white Gold Piaget signed mesh link bracelet, watch length 6 1/4 inches.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold mesh bracelet 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 28 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect gold mesh bracelet watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold mesh bracelet watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Cartier and Audemars Piguet are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold mesh bracelet watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 8, 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. Most of our gold mesh bracelet watch for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch?

On average, a gold mesh bracelet watch at 1stDibs sells for $7,000, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $13,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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 antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.