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Honeycomb Watch

IWC Retro Gold Buckle Honeycomb Bracelet Watch
IWC Retro Gold Buckle Honeycomb Bracelet Watch

IWC Retro Gold Buckle Honeycomb Bracelet Watch

By IWC

Located in New York, NY

Retro mid century 18k gold honeycomb buckle design bracelet with IWC watch. Bracelet is 6 5/8" long

Category

20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch
Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch

Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

This Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6294 features a striking Honeycomb Bowtie two-tone dial, paired

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection 31mm 18K Gold Honeycomb Bracelet Quartz Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection 31mm 18K Gold Honeycomb Bracelet Quartz Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels La Collection 31mm 18K Gold Honeycomb Bracelet Quartz Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels “La Collection” dress watch featuring round 31mm case in solid 18K yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298
Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298

Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 36mm stainless steel Rolex Explorer. Features a refinished silver "honeycomb" dial with

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding

18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely 18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding Reference number: 2624 Movement

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514

Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Deco Diamond Honeycomb Design Platinum Watch
French Deco Diamond Honeycomb Design Platinum Watch

French Deco Diamond Honeycomb Design Platinum Watch

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful French Deco Diamond Honeycomb Design Platinum Watch. With replaced movement

Category

Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Rolex Retro Rose Gold Oversized Bracelet Watch
Rolex Retro Rose Gold Oversized Bracelet Watch

Rolex Retro Rose Gold Oversized Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

to showcase a 12mm honeycomb watch dial. The texture of the dial remains crisp and distinct. Note the

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Watch 18048
Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Watch 18048

Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Watch 18048

By Rolex

Located in Southampton, PA

This bejeweled Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Watch 18048, circa 1984, is a rare

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958
Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958

Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Strap Accessories: None, Watch Only Our company guarantee it is original and running properly. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1950's Honeycomb Dial Explorer
1950's Honeycomb Dial Explorer

1950's Honeycomb Dial Explorer

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Explorer by Rolex -1st Explorer Model Ref. 6350 -Rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Honeycomb Dial Explorer circa 1953
Honeycomb Dial Explorer circa 1953

Honeycomb Dial Explorer circa 1953

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A Stainless Steel Honey Comb Dial 1950's Explorer by Rolex - 1st Explorer with Honey Comb Dial, Extremely Rare & Fine, circa 1953

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Rolex Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6350
Rare Rolex Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6350

Rare Rolex Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6350

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An extremely rare stainless steel Rolex Explorer. Featuring the highly sought after honeycomb dial

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch

ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rolex only offered honeycomb dials in the 1950s and these uniquely textured dials are consistently

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Firenze, IT

. Dial honeycomb with applied gilt baton, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Gilt arrow hands. Manual wind

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Precision 9ct Coin Edged Honeycomb Dial
Rolex Vintage Precision 9ct Coin Edged Honeycomb Dial

Rolex Vintage Precision 9ct Coin Edged Honeycomb Dial

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare vintage Rolex Precision in 9 carat yellow gold. Features a rare silver honeycomb dial with

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Precision Wristwatch with Honeycomb Dial Ref 9083
Rolex Steel Precision Wristwatch with Honeycomb Dial Ref 9083

Rolex Steel Precision Wristwatch with Honeycomb Dial Ref 9083

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

1957 with manual-wind movement and gorgeous honeycomb dial with great patina. Excellent condition.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Super Rare Oyster Perpetual with Black Honeycomb Dial
ROLEX Super Rare Oyster Perpetual with Black Honeycomb Dial

ROLEX Super Rare Oyster Perpetual with Black Honeycomb Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

details this timepiece has to offer, however, even a novice can see what a handsome and striking watch

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Honeycomb Dial Solid Gold Bezel Gold Top Lugs
Omega Seamaster Honeycomb Dial Solid Gold Bezel Gold Top Lugs

Omega Seamaster Honeycomb Dial Solid Gold Bezel Gold Top Lugs

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

combining both a solid gold bezel and honeycomb dial. A true collectors piece. This watch comes with a one

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial & Stainless Steel "Rite TIme" Date
ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial & Stainless Steel "Rite TIme" Date

ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial & Stainless Steel "Rite TIme" Date

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This OysterDate Automatic "Rite Time" is from 1954, featuring a vintage honeycomb dial with gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Ref 6084 with Original Bracelet
ROLEX Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Ref 6084 with Original Bracelet

ROLEX Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Ref 6084 with Original Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6084, fitted with a gorgeous ivory-colored honeycomb dial and

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514

Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

ROLEX Rare Steel and Gold Explorer with Honeycomb Dial Ref. 6229
ROLEX Rare Steel and Gold Explorer with Honeycomb Dial Ref. 6229

ROLEX Rare Steel and Gold Explorer with Honeycomb Dial Ref. 6229

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

-colored textured honeycomb 3-6-9 dial and original vintage hands. The dial is extremely unusual, with the

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Lady’s Rolex “Lantern” Charm Bracelet Watch
1960s Lady’s Rolex “Lantern” Charm Bracelet Watch

1960s Lady’s Rolex “Lantern” Charm Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

enamel back and the textured honeycomb dial of the watch. The case and bracelet are of Rolex manufacture

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Omega De Ville 1910099 Honeycomb Dial Cal1365 Gold Plated Men Watch
Omega De Ville 1910099 Honeycomb Dial Cal1365 Gold Plated Men Watch

Omega De Ville 1910099 Honeycomb Dial Cal1365 Gold Plated Men Watch

By Omega

Located in Toronto, CA

marks Please view photos carefully Band Size : Total Length Approx. 22 cm Gender: men's Watch

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Tudor 34mm Oyster Royal Manual Wind Steel Honeycomb Creamy Dial 7934 Watch 60's
Tudor 34mm Oyster Royal Manual Wind Steel Honeycomb Creamy Dial 7934 Watch 60's

Tudor 34mm Oyster Royal Manual Wind Steel Honeycomb Creamy Dial 7934 Watch 60's

By Tudor

Located in Central & Western District, HK

6426 Dial: Excellent Aged yet Clean Condition Honeycomb Dial where it has turned into slight creamy

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Firenze, IT

brushed, curved "propeller" lugs, snap on case back. Dial honeycomb with applied gilt baton, subsidiary

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Oyster Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420, 1955's
Rolex Oyster Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420, 1955's

Rolex Oyster Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420, 1955's

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

captivating 30mm Rolex Oyster featuring a unique white honeycomb dial Ref:6420, enhanced by a striking red

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Wristwatch Ref 2507
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Wristwatch Ref 2507

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Wristwatch Ref 2507

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mens (32mm) Patek Philippe Ref 2507 Honey Comb Dial 18k Yellow Gold Watch. The Watch is in

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.

18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.

By Chopard

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panth...

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch
Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch

Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Cartier Santos Lady watch in steel and 18K yellow gold, automatic movement, white dial with railway track minute markers and Roman numerals, adjustable steel and yellow gold bracelet...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Piaget Cocktail Watch Diamond & Sapphire Set 2504 Watch
Piaget Cocktail Watch Diamond & Sapphire Set 2504 Watch

Piaget Cocktail Watch Diamond & Sapphire Set 2504 Watch

By Piaget

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold Watch with Rubies & Diamonds, 1940s
Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold Watch with Rubies & Diamonds, 1940s

Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold Watch with Rubies & Diamonds, 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 18 karat gold bracelet watch with rubies and brilliant diamonds by Patek Philippe, Switzerland 1940s Length 17.5 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch
Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch

Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Authentic Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 3838 Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Watch. Vintage, circa 1980. Featuring a 31mm dial with a smooth gold bezel, cream-white ivory enamel dial...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Retailed By Asprey 2557
Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Retailed By Asprey 2557

Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Retailed By Asprey 2557

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava crafted in 18k yellow gold, reference 2557, retailed by Asprey circa 1956. The silver dial is double-signed, with “Asprey” at 6 o’clock within the ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding

By Cartier

Located in Media, PA

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Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Leather Band...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Bright Black Dial 2025 Unworn 126505
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Bright Black Dial 2025 Unworn 126505

Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Bright Black Dial 2025 Unworn 126505

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An unworn Cosmograph Daytona in rose gold from Rolex, featuring a bright black and sundust dial with chronograph counters. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and push...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex 1957 Ref 1500 Yellow Gold Self Winding Wrist Watch
Rolex 1957 Ref 1500 Yellow Gold Self Winding Wrist Watch

Rolex 1957 Ref 1500 Yellow Gold Self Winding Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet

Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch

By Delaneau

Located in New York, NY

DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces. The face of this 18 karat y...

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Oval Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1973 DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Honeycomb Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate honeycomb watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 30 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a honeycomb watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a honeycomb watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Omega and IWC are consistently popular. Most of our honeycomb watch for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Honeycomb Watch?

The price for a honeycomb watch starts at $165 and tops out at $164,995 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,000.

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