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Bvlgari Astrale Gemed Diamond 18K White Gold White Leather Watch 101338
Bvlgari Astrale Gemed Diamond 18K White Gold White Leather Watch 101338

Bvlgari Astrale Gemed Diamond 18K White Gold White Leather Watch 101338

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Band Material: Leather Color: White Type: Two-Piece Strap Closure: Deployment Clasp Band Width: 14

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Voila Quartz Watch
Voila Quartz Watch

Voila Quartz Watch

Located in Macau, MO

The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch ! Strap:Genuine leather with spring deployment clasp

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Number “8” Diamond Watch
Number “8” Diamond Watch

Number “8” Diamond Watch

Located in Macau, MO

The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch ! Strap:Genuine leather with spring deployment clasp

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

The Number ‘8’ Diamond Watch
The Number ‘8’ Diamond Watch

The Number ‘8’ Diamond Watch

Located in Macau, MO

The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch ! Strap:Genuine ostrich leather with spring deployment clasp

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 215.33.44.22.01.001 Black Dial Mens Watch
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 215.33.44.22.01.001 Black Dial Mens Watch

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 215.33.44.22.01.001 Black Dial Mens Watch

By Omega

Located in Great Neck, NY

at the 3 o'clock position. Black leather strap with stainless steel deployment clasp. Will fit up to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920052 XL Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920052 XL Stainless Steel Mens Watch

Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920052 XL Stainless Steel Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

inner dial. Black leather strap with deployment clasp. Will fit up to a 7.5-inch wrist. Sapphire crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Zenith Star El Primero Stainless Steel Chronomaster Wrist Watch
Zenith Star El Primero Stainless Steel Chronomaster Wrist Watch

Zenith Star El Primero Stainless Steel Chronomaster Wrist Watch

By Zenith

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

, adds a modern touch while providing comfort on the wrist. The deployment buckle clasp ensures secure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Emergency Mission A73321 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Watch
Breitling Emergency Mission A73321 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Watch

Breitling Emergency Mission A73321 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Watch

By Breitling

Located in Miami, FL

Leather Strap Band Color: Brown with Croc Pattern Clasp: Stainless Steel Deployment Crystal: Sapphire

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Dolce Vita Diamond Bezel Black Dial Quartz Women's Watch
Longines Dolce Vita Diamond Bezel Black Dial Quartz Women's Watch

Longines Dolce Vita Diamond Bezel Black Dial Quartz Women's Watch

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

Longines’ tradition of precision and elegance. The watch is paired with a black genuine leather strap and a

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

marker on the outer edge of the dial. The watch is complemented by a brown alligator leather strap with a

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Calendar 25558BA Skeleton Gold Watch
Vintage Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Calendar 25558BA Skeleton Gold Watch

Vintage Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual Calendar 25558BA Skeleton Gold Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Houston, TX

Band Properties Band Type: Strap Band Material: Leather Band Length: 7.5 in Clasp: Deployment Clasp

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar 39mm Steel Silver Dial Men Watch Q1558420
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar 39mm Steel Silver Dial Men Watch Q1558420

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar 39mm Steel Silver Dial Men Watch Q1558420

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

Moonphase at 6 o’clock 🔹 Strap Band Type: Two-piece strap Band Material: Leather Band Color: Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph 43.5mm Bronze Limited Edition 248/300 Watch
Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph 43.5mm Bronze Limited Edition 248/300 Watch

Raymond Weil Freelancer Chronograph 43.5mm Bronze Limited Edition 248/300 Watch

By Raymond Weil

Located in Houston, TX

Material: Leather Band Length: 9.5 in Clasp: Pushbutton Deployment Clasp Color: Brown Case Properties

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

BVLGARI Asutorare Cherki 18K Yellow Gold Gemmed Diamond Ladies Watch AE36G
BVLGARI Asutorare Cherki 18K Yellow Gold Gemmed Diamond Ladies Watch AE36G

BVLGARI Asutorare Cherki 18K Yellow Gold Gemmed Diamond Ladies Watch AE36G

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

: Black Band Type: Two-Piece Strap Band Width: 14 mm Lug Width: 16 mm Closure: Deployment Clasp Max

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Pasha 38MM 2401 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial Automatic Watch
Cartier Pasha 38MM 2401 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial Automatic Watch

Cartier Pasha 38MM 2401 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial Automatic Watch

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

. All parts are Factory. Factory Leather Strap have signs of wear. Diamond Dial and Bezel: Clarity: VS1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph White Gold MOP Diamond Bezel Watch 116589RBR
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph White Gold MOP Diamond Bezel Watch 116589RBR

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph White Gold MOP Diamond Bezel Watch 116589RBR

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

original Black leather strap with an oyster lock deployment clasp, sapphire glass, automatic chronograph

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel Gray Dial Men Watch 47450/000W-9511
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel Gray Dial Men Watch 47450/000W-9511

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel Gray Dial Men Watch 47450/000W-9511

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

Width: 25 mm Closure: Deployment clasp with push button Wrist Fit: Adjustable up to 7.5 inches 🔹

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch 240.214
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch 240.214

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch 240.214

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

: Arabic Numerals ⌚ Band Details Band Material: Leather Band Color: Black Band Type: Two-Piece Strap

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

: Deployment Clasp Buckle Clasp material: Yellow gold Case material: Yellow gold Case diameter: 36 mm Bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Franck Muller Vanguard Harimao 45MM V45 SC Dt TT BR NR Tiger Titanium Watch
Franck Muller Vanguard Harimao 45MM V45 SC Dt TT BR NR Tiger Titanium Watch

Franck Muller Vanguard Harimao 45MM V45 SC Dt TT BR NR Tiger Titanium Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in Houston, TX

Band Properties Band Type: Strap Band Material: Leather Band Length: 8.5 in Clasp: Fold-Over

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

: Smooth, Fixed Color: White Band Material: Leather Color: Brown Type: Two-Piece Strap Width: 16 mm Lug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

de GRISOGONO Occhio S02
de GRISOGONO Occhio S02

de GRISOGONO Occhio S02

By de GRISOGONO

Located in New York, NY

deployment clasp. Limited edition of 167 examples world wide! Occhio wrist watches are the brand new

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Ultra Thin Moonphase 39mm
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Ultra Thin Moonphase 39mm

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Master Ultra Thin Moonphase 39mm

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

case, smooth bezel Dial: silver stick Band: black leather strap, deployment clasp Reference

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tonneau
Cartier Tonneau

Cartier Tonneau

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

hands, with a signature mark at the VII. Finished with a black leather strap and platinum deployment

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Wrist Watches

de GRISOGONO Allegra S06/1B
de GRISOGONO Allegra S06/1B

de GRISOGONO Allegra S06/1B

By de GRISOGONO

Located in New York, NY

and is protected with anti-reflection sapphire crystal. The watch is worn on a stylish black strap

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Blancpain Villeret Rose Gold Single Button Chronograph
Blancpain Villeret Rose Gold Single Button Chronograph

Blancpain Villeret Rose Gold Single Button Chronograph

By Blancpain

Located in Stamford, CT

with see through back and leather strap. The single button chronograph mechanism, a marvel of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Yellow Gold Automatic Date Watch with Beige Leather Strap
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Yellow Gold Automatic Date Watch with Beige Leather Strap

Tiffany & Co. Atlas Yellow Gold Automatic Date Watch with Beige Leather Strap

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Naples, FL

Leather Strap With A Gold Deployment Clasp Closure. The Case Is 42mm Wide The Lug Width Is 22mm And The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New JeanRichard Paramount Automatic Chronograph Watch
New JeanRichard Paramount Automatic Chronograph Watch

New JeanRichard Paramount Automatic Chronograph Watch

By Jean Richard

Located in New York, NY

Automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Rattrapante Men's Watch FER00010
Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Rattrapante Men's Watch FER00010

Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Rattrapante Men's Watch FER00010

By Panerai

Located in Pikesville, MD

included - black calf skin leather strap (yellow underside) and a black rubber strap. Watch features a

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 Karat and Diamond Cartier Pasha Watch WJ111451
18 Karat and Diamond Cartier Pasha Watch WJ111451

18 Karat and Diamond Cartier Pasha Watch WJ111451

By Cartier

Located in Pikesville, MD

with deployment clasp. Skeleton case back and date window between 4 and 5 o'clock. Watch will arrive

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch
Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Strap with Deployment Clasp. Will fit up to an 8-inch wrist. Sapphire Crystal, clear case back

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch
Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Strap with Deployment Clasp. Will fit up to an 8-inch wrist. Sapphire Crystal, clear case back

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Authentic Men’s Tourneau Seapearl Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
Authentic Men’s Tourneau Seapearl Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

Authentic Men’s Tourneau Seapearl Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

By Tourneau

Located in New York, NY

Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather (aftermarket strap) Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Cal Chron 5960p-001 Watch
Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Cal Chron 5960p-001 Watch

Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Cal Chron 5960p-001 Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

alligator strap with a platinum deployment clasp. The watch is 14 mm thick, lugs are approx. 21 mm wide. The

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Unisex Hermes Harnais HA3.410 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
Unisex Hermes Harnais HA3.410 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

Unisex Hermes Harnais HA3.410 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Tourneau 409G-K02 Steel Date Quartz Watch
Men's Tourneau 409G-K02 Steel Date Quartz Watch

Men's Tourneau 409G-K02 Steel Date Quartz Watch

By Tourneau

Located in New York, NY

Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather, probably aftermarket. Clasp / Buckle Material

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Versace Mystique White Floral I9Q99SD1TU S001 Quartz Watch
Versace Mystique White Floral I9Q99SD1TU S001 Quartz Watch

Versace Mystique White Floral I9Q99SD1TU S001 Quartz Watch

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Buckle

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Versace Krios M6Q99D008 S009 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
Versace Krios M6Q99D008 S009 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

Versace Krios M6Q99D008 S009 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Material Stainless steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Authentic New Versace Krios Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
Authentic New Versace Krios Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

Authentic New Versace Krios Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Material Stainless steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic New Versace Day Glam Steel Quartz Watch
Authentic New Versace Day Glam Steel Quartz Watch

Authentic New Versace Day Glam Steel Quartz Watch

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless Steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic New Versace Dylos Steel Quartz Pink Watch
Authentic New Versace Dylos Steel Quartz Pink Watch

Authentic New Versace Dylos Steel Quartz Pink Watch

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless Steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Unisex Daniel JeanRichard Bressel 1665 Automatic 63112 Watch
Unisex Daniel JeanRichard Bressel 1665 Automatic 63112 Watch

Unisex Daniel JeanRichard Bressel 1665 Automatic 63112 Watch

Located in New York, NY

Automatic Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Authentic Ladies Ebel Beluga Steel Diamond Quartz Watch
Authentic Ladies Ebel Beluga Steel Diamond Quartz Watch

Authentic Ladies Ebel Beluga Steel Diamond Quartz Watch

By Ebel

Located in New York, NY

Material Stainless Steel & Diamonds Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic Men's Tourneau Steel Chronograph Quartz Date Watch
Authentic Men's Tourneau Steel Chronograph Quartz Date Watch

Authentic Men's Tourneau Steel Chronograph Quartz Date Watch

By Tourneau

Located in New York, NY

Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless Steel (aftermarket

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic New Versace Mystique Hibiscus Diamond Quartz Watch
Authentic New Versace Mystique Hibiscus Diamond Quartz Watch

Authentic New Versace Mystique Hibiscus Diamond Quartz Watch

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Clasp / Buckle Material Gold Tone Stainless Steel Clasp Type Butterfly deployment Bracelet / Strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic Men’s Tourneau Seapearl Stainless Steel Quartz 20ATM Watch
Authentic Men’s Tourneau Seapearl Stainless Steel Quartz 20ATM Watch

Authentic Men’s Tourneau Seapearl Stainless Steel Quartz 20ATM Watch

By Tourneau

Located in New York, NY

Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather (aftermarket strap) Clasp / Buckle Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

New Versace Mystique Hibiscus I9Q80D2HI S009 Steel Quartz Watch
New Versace Mystique Hibiscus I9Q80D2HI S009 Steel Quartz Watch

New Versace Mystique Hibiscus I9Q80D2HI S009 Steel Quartz Watch

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Quartz Case Material Gold Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Buckle

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

New Authentic Ladies Ebel Discovery Steel Quartz Date Watch
New Authentic Ladies Ebel Discovery Steel Quartz Date Watch

New Authentic Ladies Ebel Discovery Steel Quartz Date Watch

By Ebel

Located in New York, NY

Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic New Versace Vanity Gold Tone Diamond Quartz Watch
Authentic New Versace Vanity Gold Tone Diamond Quartz Watch

Authentic New Versace Vanity Gold Tone Diamond Quartz Watch

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

Material Gold tone steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Gold tone steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

NOS Authentic Ladies Sector 900 Steel Chronograph Quartz Watch
NOS Authentic Ladies Sector 900 Steel Chronograph Quartz Watch

NOS Authentic Ladies Sector 900 Steel Chronograph Quartz Watch

Located in New York, NY

Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Stainless Steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic New Versace Mystique Hibiscus I9Q99D1HI S001 Quartz Watch
Authentic New Versace Mystique Hibiscus I9Q99D1HI S001 Quartz Watch

Authentic New Versace Mystique Hibiscus I9Q99D1HI S001 Quartz Watch

Located in New York, NY

Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Buckle Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

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Leather Watch Strap With Deployment Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the leather watch strap with deployment clasp you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of stainless steel, gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a leather watch strap with deployment clasp from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic leather watch strap with deployment clasp over the years, but those made by Cartier, Versace and Audemars Piguet are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any leather watch strap with deployment clasp from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 28 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a leather watch strap with deployment clasp, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Leather Watch Strap With Deployment Clasp?

Prices for a leather watch strap with deployment clasp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $219 and can go as high as $217,700, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,707.

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