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Mens Gold Chopard Watch

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Men Watch Ref 1153
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Men Watch Ref 1153

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Men Watch Ref 1153

By Chopard

Located in Miami, FL

Introducing the elegant Extra large Chopard Happy Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Women's Watch, Model 1153. This luxurious timepiece features a 34mm yellow gold case and a matching 18mm g...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chopard LUC Tourbillon 18k Gold Limited Edition Mens 40mm Manual Wind c2000s AA1
Chopard LUC Tourbillon 18k Gold Limited Edition Mens 40mm Manual Wind c2000s AA1

Chopard LUC Tourbillon 18k Gold Limited Edition Mens 40mm Manual Wind c2000s AA1

By Chopard

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tourbillon, Ref.16/1869-5001 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : c.2002 MOVEMENT : Manual Wind CASE MATERIAL : 18k Gold CASE MEASUREMENT EXCLUDING CROWN ...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Chopard L.U.C. Strike One Automatic Chronometer White Gold Men's Watch
Chopard L.U.C. Strike One Automatic Chronometer White Gold Men's Watch

Chopard L.U.C. Strike One Automatic Chronometer White Gold Men's Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard L.U.C. Strike One Men's Watch Model Number: 16/1912-1001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Chopard box, certificate of authenticity and warranty, and instruct...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard Superfast Power Control 18k Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 16/1291 New
Chopard Superfast Power Control 18k Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 16/1291 New

Chopard Superfast Power Control 18k Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 16/1291 New

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard Superfast Power Control Men's Watch Model Number: 16/1291-5001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Chopard box, certificate of authenticity and warranty and inst...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Chopard L.U.C White Gold Tonneau Shape Silver Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 16/2267
Chopard L.U.C White Gold Tonneau Shape Silver Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 16/2267

Chopard L.U.C White Gold Tonneau Shape Silver Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 16/2267

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard L.U.C. Prince Foundation Watch Model Number: 16/2267 Limited Edition to 1860 Pieces 100% Authentic New (Old Stock) Comes with original Chopard box and instruction manual...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard L.U.C. Classic Twin Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 16/1880
Chopard L.U.C. Classic Twin Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 16/1880

Chopard L.U.C. Classic Twin Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 16/1880

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard L.U.C. Classic Twin Men's Watch Model Number: 16/1880-1001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Chopard Box, Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty and Instruct...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Chopard L.U.C Prince Tonneau Automatic Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch 16/2278
Chopard L.U.C Prince Tonneau Automatic Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch 16/2278

Chopard L.U.C Prince Tonneau Automatic Chronograph Black Dial Mens Watch 16/2278

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard L.U.C. Prince Foundation Watch Model Number: 16/2278 Limited Edition 200 Pieces 100% Authentic New (Old Stock) Comes with original Chopard box and instruction manual 18...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard L.U.C Prince Tonneau Shape Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16/2267
Chopard L.U.C Prince Tonneau Shape Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16/2267

Chopard L.U.C Prince Tonneau Shape Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16/2267

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard L.U.C. Prince Foundation Watch Model Number: 16/2267 Limited Edition to 1860 Pieces 100% Authentic New (Old Stock) Comes with original Chopard box and instruction manual...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard Two O Ten Diamond Case Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 17/2272-1001
Chopard Two O Ten Diamond Case Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 17/2272-1001

Chopard Two O Ten Diamond Case Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 17/2272-1001

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Model Number: 17/2272-1001 100% Authentic New (Old Stock) Comes with original Chopard box, certificate of authenticity and warranty, and instruction manual 18 Karat White Gold C...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Men's Chopard 18 Karat Gold Classic White Dial Power Reserve Watch
Men's Chopard 18 Karat Gold Classic White Dial Power Reserve Watch

Men's Chopard 18 Karat Gold Classic White Dial Power Reserve Watch

By Chopard

Located in Miami, FL

Men's Chopard 18 Karat Gold Classic White Dial Power Reserve 38 MM Watch 18 karat rose gold highlights the traditional craftsmanship representative of the Chopard brand in this clas...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 16/2235 The Prince's Foundation Mens Watch
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 16/2235 The Prince's Foundation Mens Watch

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 16/2235 The Prince's Foundation Mens Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with the Chopard 18K Yellow Gold L.U.C. The Prince's Foundation Men's Watch, model 16/2235.

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 16/2235 The Prince's Foundation Mens Watch
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 16/2235 The Prince's Foundation Mens Watch

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 16/2235 The Prince's Foundation Mens Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with the Chopard 18K White Gold L.U.C. The Prince's Foundation Men's Watch, model 16/2235.

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Steel Gold Black Dial Men's Watch 16/8459-6001
Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Steel Gold Black Dial Men's Watch 16/8459-6001

Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Steel Gold Black Dial Men's Watch 16/8459-6001

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Chopard Mille Miglia 16/8459-6001 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL 18K Gold Silver Dial Men's Watch 16/1266
Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL 18K Gold Silver Dial Men's Watch 16/1266

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL 18K Gold Silver Dial Men's Watch 16/1266

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Chopard Mille Miglia 16/1266 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a sapphire case. It has a round shape ...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard 18 Karat White Gold Men's Wristwatch
Chopard 18 Karat White Gold Men's Wristwatch

Chopard 18 Karat White Gold Men's Wristwatch

Located in Hicksville, NY

Features: 35 millimeter Case 18 karat White Gold Case Exquisite Condition Gift from the King of Saudi Arabia in the 1960s Comes in the Original Blue Taffeta and Suede Box from Mouawa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Saudi Arabian Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch
Chopard Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch

Chopard Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch

By Chopard

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Swiss craftsmanship is evident in this sleek and sophisticated eighteen karat 18K yellow gold Chopard Men's Wristwatch. With a mineral crystal, pleasing white face and easy to read R...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Men's Yellow Gold Chopard Tank Wristwatch
Tiffany & Co. Men's Yellow Gold Chopard Tank Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co. Men's Yellow Gold Chopard Tank Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co Men's Chopard wristwatch. Factory original white dial with Roman numerals. New crocodile band. Manual wind 17 jewel movement. 18k yellow gold case. Length: 34.62mm Wid...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Men's Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch
Authentic Men's Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch

Authentic Men's Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Brand Chopard Model 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Gender Mens Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Shark Ski...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Chopard L.U.C. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Ultrathin Men's Dress Watch
Chopard L.U.C. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Ultrathin Men's Dress Watch

Chopard L.U.C. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Ultrathin Men's Dress Watch

By Chopard

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Movement #2/66 Case #159162.1083 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 33 mm in Diameter (34 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 38 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 17 mm Thickness = 5 mm Gold Dial w/ Gold...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Authentic Men's Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch
Authentic Men's Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch

Authentic Men's Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Steel 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Brand Chopard Model 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Gender Mens Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Shark Ski...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Men’s Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
Men’s Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

Men’s Chopard 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Brand Chopard Model 1000 Mille Miglia 8162 Gender Mens Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Shark Ski...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Raymond C. Yard

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Enamel

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By Valentino

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

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Located in Montgomery, TX

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Located in New York, NY

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By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

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Mens Gold Chopard Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mens gold chopard watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and titanium. You can easily find a 4 antique edition and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a mens gold chopard watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a mens gold chopard watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Mens Gold Chopard Watch?

Prices for a mens gold chopard watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,000 and can go as high as $63,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $11,177.

Chopard for sale on 1stDibs

In 1860, a 24-year-old son of a farmer, Louis-Ulysse Chopard (1836–1915), established the L.U.C. company — now known simply as Chopard, rather than by the founder’s initials — in Sonvilier, Switzerland. His initial work evolved from making mechanical movements to building the watches themselves, concentrating on making the pocket watch slimmer to carry for everyday use while also ensuring it was precise and reliable.

Early successes for Chopard included providing watches for the punctuality needs of the Swiss Railway Company. Recognizing the international market for Swiss watchmaking, Chopard traveled across Europe and Russia, with Czar Nicholas II becoming a client in 1912.

Chopard’s son, Paul-Louis, took over after Louis-Ulysse’s death in 1915 and expanded the business to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1937, the company relocated to the watchmaking center of Geneva, where they could mark their work with the prestigious Geneva Seal. (Paul-Louis’s son, Paul-André, took the reins in 1943.) Business thinned in the postwar years, and Paul-André’s sons declined the opportunity to take over for their father.

In 1963, Chopard was acquired by German goldsmith and watchmaker Karl Scheufele III and his wife, Karin. Under their ownership, Chopard added jewelry to its offerings. The popular Happy Diamonds wristwatch debuted in 1976 — it launched a collection, which now features bracelets, rings and other items. The distinctive watch sees dozens of glittering diamonds, loosed from their settings, moving freely around the dial.

The story goes that the in-house designer Ronald Kurowski was inspired by the kinetic glimmers of sunlight on a waterfall in the Black Forest. He would then develop the innovative system for the Happy Diamonds timepiece that he hoped would essentially mimic his experience in the woods.

A young Caroline Scheufele — Karl and Karin’s daughter, who would later become copresident and artistic director — led the introduction of a Happy Diamonds jewelry line in 1985, with her design for a playful clown pendant with a belly full of jittering precious stones. Subsequent lines and accessories such as the Happy Dreams bracelet, Happy Hearts collection and the Happy Sport watches further enhanced Chopard’s range of dynamic adornment.

The Scheufele family-run company continues to be synonymous with excellence in timepieces, such as its role as the official timekeeper for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, creating all of its movements in-house. And Chopard is constantly developing its wares, from sunglasses and fragrances to recent introductions of high-end handbags.

Find a wide range of vintage Chopard wristwatches, necklaces, rings and other 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.