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Hermes Watch Nantucket Rose Gold 18k Small Model
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Nantucket Small Model watch featured in 18k Rose Gold. This beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine 18K Rose Gold Watch Small Model W2607456
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Gold Materials Alligator-Skin leather Stones Sapphire Weight Approximately 32.31 g Condition Excellent
Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Small Vintage Women's Watch Signed Kody
Located in Vannes, FR
This vintage ladies' watch in 18-carat yellow gold by Kody is a true collector's item dating back
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Small Two Row 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthère small watch is a sophisticated timepiece that exudes elegance and luxury. It
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Gold Dial Watch. Vermeil ARGENT Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

MINT Cartier Panthere Small WGPN0006 18K Rose Gold Ladies Watch Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
to go unnoticed. Panthère de Cartier watch, small model, quartz movement. Case in 18K rose gold
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Antique Small Square Ladies 18-Karat Watch In Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Dial: White dial with yellow gold hands and hour markers Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Smooth
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

New Hermès Nantucket Watch 29MM Small Model As seen in White Lotus
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Brand New The Hermes Nantucket watch is a classic timepiece known for its distinctive rectangular
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Titanium

Carter Paris Trinity Vendome Watch, Ref. 11034 . Ladies small, Circa 1980'S
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carter Paris Trinity Vendome Watch, Ref. 11034 . The watch is made in three 18 Karat colors
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Must de Cartier Tank Blue Mystery Dial. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Small Windup Watch
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). RARE
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Small Watch manual wind. Choice of Black or Roman
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
small size, circa 1975-1980. The watch is made in 18K yellow gold and measures 26mm in diameter. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Vendome pm 2-Small Tone Watch 26mm Manual wind. Circa 1973-1976
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier Paris Vintage Vendome pm watch; made in 18K white and yellow gold (2-tone
Category

Late 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Baignoire Small WGBA0025 Yellow Gold Quartz (2024)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Cartier Baignoire Small WGBA0025 is a refined representation of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Baignoire Small WGBA0024 Yellow Gold Quartz (2024)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Cartier Baignoire Small WGBA0024 is a refined representation of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Panthère de Cartier Small WGPN0040 Rose Gold Quartz (2024)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Panthère de Cartier Small WGPN0040 in rose gold is a luxurious and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Small Panthère de Cartier WGPN0039 'Ladies' Yellow Gold Quartz
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Small Panthère de Cartier WGPN0039 is an elegant expression of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Small 8669 18K Yellow Gold with Aftermarket Strap & Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 8669 Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier Rose Gold, Steel, and Diamond Panthere de Cartier Small Model
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
" watch, and we absolutely agree. -Signed Cartier -18 karat rose gold and stainless steel -Diamond Bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine Small Size Ladies' Wristwatch in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
diamond encrusted bezel and a crown accented by a diamond. Finely made with 18K white gold and dark gray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Baignoire Small WJBA0042 Rose Gold Silvered Dial Diamond Bezel Quartz
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Cartier Baignoire Small WJBA0042 is a timelessly elegant timepiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Rose Gold and Small seconds on the dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage with rose gold case and leayther bracelet, and with
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Baignoire Small WJBA0041 Rose Gold Silvered Dial Diamond Bezel Quartz
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Cartier Baignoire Small WJBA0041 is a timelessly elegant timepiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Solo Small 18K Rose Gold 24mm x 30.5mm W5200024 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
adds to the overall refinement. The watch is fitted with a rose gold buckle, complementing the case’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Ebel Classic Wave 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel Small
By Ebel
Located in Boston, MA
steel. The round watch features a sleek black dial adorned with gold dot hour markers. The Ebel
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Chanel Black Gold Plated Steel Premiere Edition Originale Watch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
wristwatch created by maison Chanel in 1987. The watch is made from 18K gold-plated stainless steel and it
Category

2010s Swiss Wallets and Small Accessories

Ebel Beluga 866960 18k MOP Diamond Dial Small
By Ebel
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite Ebel Beluga watch features a luxurious 18k yellow gold construction, accentuated by
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Cartier as well. The watch or small clock will look great in a cabinet or on an executives desk. It keeps
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier Vendome Small Size with Black Dial circa 1975-1985
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Black Dial watch is the small size, circa 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Vendome Small Size with Black Dial circa 1975-1985
Cartier Vendome Small Size with Black Dial circa 1975-1985
H 0.24 in W 0.99 in Dm 0.99 in L 0.99 in
Cartier Tank Francaise Small 18K Two Tone Rose Pink MOP Dial Box Papers W51027Q4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise Small W51027Q4, a beautifully crafted timepiece blending sophistication with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Three Small Watchers Miniatures
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in London, GB
Lynn Chadwick 1914-2003 Three Small Watchers Miniatures, 1976 bronze, polished faces height 5 cm (2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century very small Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Jasper Stones
Located in Delft, NL
119th Century very small Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Jasper Stones A very small watch key, brass
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with yellow clear and Heliotrope Stones
Located in Delft, NL
small brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone A brass watch key , gold-plated with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Brass

9 Karat Gold Vintage Ladies Avia Wristwatch with Flexible Strap
By Avia
Located in Carlisle, GB
nicely. Watch dial has some wear beautiful small gold watch case. The gold plated flexible strap is a bit
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Stainless Steel

14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
This lovely small stem-wound gold watch is working and ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time
Category

Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket / Fob Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm case diameter keyless gold pocket watch watch is in good working condition and
Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Hermès Arceau 18 Karat Gold Watch Small
By Hermès
Located in Cosenza, Italia
Hermes 18K gold watch, 28mm diameter, white dial, quartz movement, crafted in Switzerland. Size
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Small 14 Karat Gold Antique Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 14K Gold & engine turned case small pocket watch is in good working condition and it is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Cartier Panthere Small Yellow Gold Watch Model W215022B9
By Cartier
Located in Naples, FL
18k Yellow Gold Cartier Panthere Watch, Model W25000BP . The Watch Has a Silver Mat Dial With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Small 9 Karat Gold Fob / Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm diameter antique gold watch is working and ticking well. Visible signs of
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Vintage Small 1960s 9 Karat Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This small hand winding ladies gold watch is working and it is running well but the strap is
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Small Seconds 18K Rose Gold Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Small Seconds 18kt Rose Gold Diamond Pave Bezel Watch. Model: Jules
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Small 18 Karat Gold Antique Hand Winding 'Keyless' Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small approximately 33mm diameter antique gold hand winding pocket watch is in good
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Small Model White Gold Lapis Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Alhambra watch, small model. 26 mm x 26 mm white gold case; white gold bezel; lapis dial; white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Small 9 Karat Gold Hans-Winding Antique Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm diameter antique gold hand-winding ladies Fob watch is working but it keep
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

Alhambra Watch, Small Model Yellow Gold, Onyx, Mother of Pearl
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Alhambra watch, small model. 26 mm x 26 mm yellow gold case; yellow gold bezel; white mother-of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Penlington & Batty Liverpool & Manchester Small Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 35mm diameter antique hand-winding gold pocket watch is in good working condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This early Verge Fusee Gold small pocket watch is Not working. The spring is broken. The balance
Category

Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Small 14 Karat Gold Key-Less Pendant Fob / Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 28mm diameter antique gold pendant watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Small 18 Karat Gold Half Hunter Hand-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris & Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18k Gold Half Hunter Hand-winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris & Co. This 40mm diameter
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Fine Antique small 14k Gold Half Hunter Full Engraved Case Fob/ Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and small 33mm diameter antique small gold half hunter Pocket Watch is in good
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Small 18 Karat Gold Full Engraved Case Hand Winding(Keyless) Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful Victorian period pin setting 38mm diameter Hand winding pocket watch is in good
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Small 18 Karat Gold Half Hunter Hand-Winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris & Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18k Gold Half Hunter Hand-winding Pocket Watch Signed Harris & Co. This 40mm diameter
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 9K Gold Hand-Winding Ladies Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 30mm diameter small gold Victorian period ladies pocket watch is in good working
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Very Fine and Rare 18 Karat Gold Antique Pocket / Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small 21mm diameter gold fob watch is in good working condition and it has been
Category

Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Cartier Panthere Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Panthère Reference n° W25022B9 Small Model (SM) Size 22mm Size 18K Full Yellow Gold Quartz
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 12K Rolled Gold / Stainless Steel Back Accurist Ladies Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and small ladies mechanical rolled gold cocktail watch is working and it is ticking
Category

Vintage 1970s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Men's White Gold Small Seconds Manual Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Case Material 18K White Gold Dial Color Silver Movement Manual Wind Functions Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Pre-Owned Cartier Small Tank Americaine 18K White Gold Grey Dial & Satin Strap
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Pre-owned lady's small Cartier Tank Americaine designed in 18 karat white gold. The watch measures
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Marc by Marc Jacobs Amy White Dial Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Ladies Watch MBM305
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
watch style. Marc Jacobs Amy White Dial Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Ladies Watch MBM3056.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tech Accessories and Cases

Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and small antique pocket watch key with a clear white and green paste is measured
Category

Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

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Small Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate small gold watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 85 vintage editions and 46 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect small gold 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. A small gold watch from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and American Waltham Watch Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A small gold watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 22, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and uncut versions for sale. Finding a small gold watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 57 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Small Gold Watch?

Prices for a small gold watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $121 and can go as high as $112,635, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,655.
Questions About Small Gold Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    What the small clocks on a watch mean will vary from timepiece to timepiece. Called sub-dials, they serve as tools for measuring and tracking things other than the current time. Some common types of sub-dials include chronograph stopwatches for tracking seconds and fractions of seconds, moon phase trackers, power reserve monitors, second time zone dials, speed calculators and distance trackers. Explore a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It depends on the brand but a Rolex gold watch is made in solid gold, while other brands may use gold capping or gold plating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not gold watches are real gold depends on the timepiece. Some gold watches simply have a gold-toned finish and contain no real gold. Others feature a thin layer of gold plating over top of other precious metals. Luxury watch makers often use 18-karat gold, an alloy that is 75 percent real gold and 25 percent other metals. Find a large selection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that a gold watch is worth it. Gold brings rich color and a touch of elegance to timepieces. The metal is also fairly resistant to scratches. Plus, gold often retains its value over time. However, watches made out of other materials, such as titanium, platinum and palladium, can also be durable and visually appealing. When choosing a watch material, consider how and where you'll wear your watch, your preferences and your budget. Shop a diverse assortment of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether Omega watches are gold depends on the timepiece. The luxury watchmaker does make pieces out of genuine rose, white and yellow gold, but also manufactures timepieces out of steel and other metals. Shop a collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, AP watches have gold. In fact, the Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet offers most of its timepieces in 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. Some models feature other materials, such as ceramic or stainless steel. Find a wide range of Audemars Piguet watches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, they make watches out of gold. However, pure gold is vulnerable to scratching, so most gold watches feature alloys, such as 14-karat or 18-karat gold. In addition to solid gold watches, you can find gold-filled timepieces. Made by binding a layer of gold alloy to a base metal, gold-filled watches are highly durable and often more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Whether your watch is solid good or not will depend on its maker and model. Some watchmakers offer solid gold watches, but others are gold-filled. The difference is that a gold-filled watch consists of a base metal and has a thin layer of gold bonded to its outer surfaces. One way to potentially determine whether your watch is solid gold is to place a magnet near it. Gold-filled watches are often magnetic, while solid gold ones usually aren't. If you're still unsure about your timepiece's materials, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Although jewelry trends are subject to change with the seasons, small gold hoops tend to remain in style year after year. This is especially true for the small, thick varieties known as huggies. These earrings are highly versatile, making them ideal for a day that has you dashing between yoga class, business meetings and a much-needed night out. “Hugging” the earlobes so they won’t get tangled in your hair or catch on clothing, they elevate any outfit. There are myriad variations to choose from, including textured gold and pairs with diamonds or colored gemstones. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold hoop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, small gold hoops can be professional. Due to their petite size and simplicity, the earrings can be an excellent choice for putting a finishing touch on workplace attire. However, office dress codes vary, so it's best to consult yours before choosing earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of hoop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Whether gold-plated watches are valuable varies. Gold-plated watches generally contain very little gold, as they are primarily a base metal, to which a thin layer of gold alloy is applied as a finish. As a result, the timepieces typically don't have much value on the scrap market. However, a gold-plated watch may have value based on its age, maker, model, condition and other factors. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help you determine how much your watch may be worth. Find a wide range of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Geneva watches are real gold. They're made with 14-karat gold and are never gold-plated.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024
    Whether or not Elgin watches are gold depends on the timepiece in question. The watchmaker designed a range of pocket watches and wristwatches made of 10-karat gold, 14-karat gold and 18-karat gold, while some of the company’s other accessories are gold-filled or gold-plated. (Gold-filled jewelry doesn’t have a lot of gold, but it has more gold than gold-plated jewelry.)

    As vintage watches of all kinds are making a comeback — even watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega are reissuing mid-century models — Elgin watches are in high demand on the secondary market.

    Find antique Elgin watches and other watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some Gruen watches are made with gold. Founded by Dietrich Grün in 1908, the Gruen Watch Company was once one of the largest watch manufacturers in the U.S. Guren watches are most famously associated with the James Bond films in the 1960s and early 1970s. Shop a selection of vintage Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Gruen watches are made out of gold depends on the timepiece. Generally, gold-toned watches produced by the American watchmaker feature genuine 18-karat gold plating. Plating is a thin layer of a precious metal applied over a base metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Gruen watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Omega Constellation watches are made of gold. Omega is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Switzerland. The company was founded in 1848 and has earned a fine reputation as a reliable brand. Find a collection of expertly vetted Omega Constellation watches from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a watch is real gold, first examine the back of its case. Some makers add metal purity hallmarks, such as “18K” or “750,” to their gold watches, while others use unique codes or style numbers to provide information about their materials. By researching the markings on your watch using trusted online resources, you can often determine what metals it features. If you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can help you. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Opinions may vary as to which karat gold is the best for watches. However, many luxury makers opt for 18-karat gold. An alloy that is 75% pure gold, 18-karat gold is more durable than pure 24-karat and 22-karat gold alloys, allowing watches to resist wear and tear. At the same time, 18-karat gold offers more vibrant color than 14-karat and 10-karat alloys. Explore a collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Bulova watches are made from real gold. Bulova makes gold watches that range from nine karat to 24 karat gold, with a select few watches being entirely solid gold. Always purchase Bulova watches from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a large selection of authentic Bulova watches on 1stDibs.