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Swiss Made Rolled Gold Plate Art Deco Women's Watch by Gruen w/ Wristband
Swiss Made Rolled Gold Plate Art Deco Women's Watch by Gruen w/ Wristband

Swiss Made Rolled Gold Plate Art Deco Women's Watch by Gruen w/ Wristband

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Rolled-Gold Art Deco women's wristwatch exudes timeless elegance with geometric patterns along the case of the watch case and a 17-jewel hand winding 210SS Veri movement by ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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1960s Vintage Rolled Gold Bentima Star Swiss Mechanical Watch
1960s Vintage Rolled Gold Bentima Star Swiss Mechanical Watch

1960s Vintage Rolled Gold Bentima Star Swiss Mechanical Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage hand winding Swiss watch is working and it is ticking well. Some scratches on the glass, dial and watch case. visible tarnished on the the rolled gold watch b...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 1940s Rolled Gold Waltham Manual Winding Watch
Vintage 1940s Rolled Gold Waltham Manual Winding Watch

Vintage 1940s Rolled Gold Waltham Manual Winding Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time accuracy. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light marks on the case surf...

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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Rolled Gold Dress Pocket Watch
Antique Rolled Gold Dress Pocket Watch

Antique Rolled Gold Dress Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 47mm diameter (excluding crown) Keyless mechanical Swiss pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny s...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch

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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels 8 Adjustments 5 Star Case 10k rolled gold filled railroad case. 50mm or 16 size.

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage 1960s Rolled Gold Ladies Mechanical Watch
Vintage 1960s Rolled Gold Ladies Mechanical Watch

Vintage 1960s Rolled Gold Ladies Mechanical Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Visible signs of ageing and wear with small scratches on the glass and on the watch case. The Flexible 6.5 inches rolled gold and stainless steel back metal strap is a bit worn and t...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

9 Karat Gold and Rolled Gold Bracelet 1960s Omega Mechanical Watch
9 Karat Gold and Rolled Gold Bracelet 1960s Omega Mechanical Watch

9 Karat Gold and Rolled Gold Bracelet 1960s Omega Mechanical Watch

By Omega

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage London 1961, 33mm watch diameter hand winding gold watch is in good working condition and it is running well (keeps a good time) Visible signs of ageing and u...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

Vintage 12K Rolled Gold / Stainless Steel Back Accurist Ladies Mechanical Watch
Vintage 12K Rolled Gold / Stainless Steel Back Accurist Ladies Mechanical Watch

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 and running well.

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Vintage 1970s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled
Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled

Girard Perregaux Ladies Gold Watch 14mm Vintage Swiss Mechanical 1970 Rolled

By Girard Perragaux

Located in London, GB

Originally a Girard Perregaux Watch Cased in a Yellow Metal Case which originates from 1970s Originally, this timepiece was gold-rolled, on a leather strap.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Gold Ingersoll with Rolled Gold Strap
Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Gold Ingersoll with Rolled Gold Strap

Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Gold Ingersoll with Rolled Gold Strap

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned vintage gold mechanical ladies watch is working and it is ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time accuracy. Visible signs of ageing and wear as shown.

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Gold Ingersoll with Rolled Gold Strap
Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Gold Ingersoll with Rolled Gold Strap

Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Gold Ingersoll with Rolled Gold Strap

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned vintage gold mechanical ladies watch is working and it is ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time accuracy. Visible signs of ageing and wear as shown.

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Cartier Phantere 33mm cougar two-roll two tone
Cartier Phantere 33mm cougar two-roll two tone

Cartier Phantere 33mm cougar two-roll two tone

By Cartier

Located in San Fernando, CA

This Cartier Cougar watch is a testament to timeless elegance and precision with its quartz movement and classic design. The watch is in very good condition, indicating minimal signs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

9 Karat Gold Vintage 1960s Bentima Star Mechanical Watch
9 Karat Gold Vintage 1960s Bentima Star Mechanical Watch

9 Karat Gold Vintage 1960s Bentima Star Mechanical Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned manual winding vintage Gold watch and Rolled Gold/ Stainless Steel bracelets is working and it is ticking well.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold-filled

1930s Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14 Karat Rose Gold Rolled Gold-Plated
1930s Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14 Karat Rose Gold Rolled Gold-Plated

1930s Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14 Karat Rose Gold Rolled Gold-Plated

By Bulova

Located in San Diego, CA

1930's Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14kt Rose Gold Rolled Gold Plated, serial number 5195968, Manual Wind Movement, 17 Jewel, about the movement, Brown strap, petite 5 inches.

Category

Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Art Deco Rolled Gold Plate 17 Jewel Dress Watch by Elgin w/ Leather Band
Art Deco Rolled Gold Plate 17 Jewel Dress Watch by Elgin w/ Leather Band

Art Deco Rolled Gold Plate 17 Jewel Dress Watch by Elgin w/ Leather Band

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Art Deco era gold-filled watch exudes timeless sophistication and enduring quality with a warm rolled gold casing showcasing a modern form with delicate detailing, reflectin...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch
1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch

1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch

By Bulova

Located in London, GB

Crafted during the 1940s, the Bulova 10k Rolled Gold Plate M3 Wristwatch boasts a champagne dial face, oval-shaped Snap case back, and a sleek bracelet strap all crafted in Switzerla...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Mens Poljot wristwatch, rolled gold, C1960s
Vintage Mens Poljot wristwatch, rolled gold, C1960s

Vintage Mens Poljot wristwatch, rolled gold, C1960s

Located in NEWARK, GB

Marked on the face 23 jewels, Shockproof. It is rolled gold and stainless steel. It is a battery watch, in working order but will be sent without a battery so will require a batter...

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Mid-20th Century Russian Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Brown Leather Gold Hardware Travel Watch Storage Case
Cartier Brown Leather Gold Hardware Travel Watch Storage Case

Cartier Brown Leather Gold Hardware Travel Watch Storage Case

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H 3 in W 9 in D 3 in Dm 3 in L 3.5 in

Cartier Brown Leather Gold Hardware Travel Watch Storage Case

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cartier Paris brown leather gold hardware roll travel watch storage case roll bag.

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Wittnauer Pre War 10T Military Style Wrist Watch
Wittnauer Pre War 10T Military Style Wrist Watch

Wittnauer Pre War 10T Military Style Wrist Watch

By Wittnauer

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Pre War era, this fashionable vintage 10K rolled rose gold plated Wittnauer Wrist Watch begins another journey as a remarkable reclaimed timepiece.

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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Elgin 732 Wrist Watch w Leather Military Style Bund Strap
Vintage Elgin 732 Wrist Watch w Leather Military Style Bund Strap

Vintage Elgin 732 Wrist Watch w Leather Military Style Bund Strap

By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

This American made post World War II Elgin Watch Co. 732 Wrist Watch has a 25mm x 26mm 10K rolled gold Queens watch case #9507 with 17mm lugs and manual wind with a 17 jeweled Swiss...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco 14k Rolled Rose GF Gents Wristwatch, c1940, Bulova, Fully Serviced
Art Deco 14k Rolled Rose GF Gents Wristwatch, c1940, Bulova, Fully Serviced

Art Deco 14k Rolled Rose GF Gents Wristwatch, c1940, Bulova, Fully Serviced

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

So for your consideration is this fabulous manual winding mans watch, cased in 14k rose rolled gold made by the US watch company Bulova with a date stamp on the movement signifying a...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Art Deco 14k Rolled Rose GF Gents Wristwatch, c1940, Bulova, Fully Serviced
Art Deco 14k Rolled Rose GF Gents Wristwatch, c1940, Bulova, Fully Serviced

Art Deco 14k Rolled Rose GF Gents Wristwatch, c1940, Bulova, Fully Serviced

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

So for your consideration is this fabulous manual winding mans watch, cased in 14k rose rolled gold made by the US watch company Bulova with a date stamp on the movement signifying a...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

An Omega rolled gold custom made ladies bracelet watch
An Omega rolled gold custom made ladies bracelet watch

An Omega rolled gold custom made ladies bracelet watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

An 1940s adjustable ladies reticulated custom made Omega bracelet watch in 18 kt rolled gold

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolled Gold Ladies Demi-Hunter and Albertina, Dated circa 1900
Rolled Gold Ladies Demi-Hunter and Albertina, Dated circa 1900

Rolled Gold Ladies Demi-Hunter and Albertina, Dated circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Rolled Gold Ladies Demi-Hunter and Albertina, dated Circa 1900 This watch is made by "The American Waltham Watch Company", who were top watchmakers in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Victorian Rolled Gold Pocketwatch FOB Chain Necklace
Victorian Rolled Gold Pocketwatch FOB Chain Necklace

Victorian Rolled Gold Pocketwatch FOB Chain Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Victorian rolled gold pocket watch FOB chain necklace. Measuring 16 inches long, made with a chain and links.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Watch By Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1939
Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Watch By Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1939

Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Watch By Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1939

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

The back is signed B-10K ROLLED GOLD PLATE, plus the serial number starting with 9.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Gents 10 K Rolled Gold Watch WW2, c1943, Just Serviced, Great Condition
Art Deco Gents 10 K Rolled Gold Watch WW2, c1943, Just Serviced, Great Condition

Art Deco Gents 10 K Rolled Gold Watch WW2, c1943, Just Serviced, Great Condition

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this superb Art Deco gents manual watch made in New York in 1943 by the makers BULOVA. This gents watch features a striking Art Deco dial and is ready to we...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1960s Vintage Rose 80 Microns Rolled Gold Omega Ladies Mechanical Watch
1960s Vintage Rose 80 Microns Rolled Gold Omega Ladies Mechanical Watch

1960s Vintage Rose 80 Microns Rolled Gold Omega Ladies Mechanical Watch

By Omega

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful and small pre-owned hand winding rose rolled gold watch is working and it is ticking and runs well.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 1940s Rolled Gold Waltham Manual Winding Watch
Vintage 1940s Rolled Gold Waltham Manual Winding Watch

Vintage 1940s Rolled Gold Waltham Manual Winding Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time accuracy. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light and tiny scratches the...

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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Rolled Gold Filled Watch by Bulova, USA, c1928
Art Deco Rolled Gold Filled Watch by Bulova, USA, c1928

Art Deco Rolled Gold Filled Watch by Bulova, USA, c1928

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

This is a great looking watch with a beautiful dial with gold tone numerals against a cream background.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold Plate

Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Bulova Watch, c1939, Newly Serviced
Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Bulova Watch, c1939, Newly Serviced

Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Bulova Watch, c1939, Newly Serviced

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this rather stylish Art Deco 10k rolled gold Gents wristwatch by the American watch company Bulova, this model named Dean, recently serviced and keep good t...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold-filled, Stainless Steel, 10k Gold

Vintage 1940s Bulova Rectangular Curved Rolled Gold and Stainless Steel Watch
Vintage 1940s Bulova Rectangular Curved Rolled Gold and Stainless Steel Watch

Vintage 1940s Bulova Rectangular Curved Rolled Gold and Stainless Steel Watch

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

Bulova rectangular curved 10K rolled gold plated and stainless steel wristwatch, rectangular bronze dial with Arabic numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands,...

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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Wristwatch, c1949, Fully Serviced
Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Wristwatch, c1949, Fully Serviced

Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Wristwatch, c1949, Fully Serviced

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this very stylish gents 10k Rolled Gold wristwatch, dates to 1949. In superb condition with stainless back free from engravings , has a hint of a couple of...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco 10k Rolled Gold Gents Wristwatch by Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1943
Art Deco 10k Rolled Gold Gents Wristwatch by Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1943

Art Deco 10k Rolled Gold Gents Wristwatch by Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1943

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this very stylish gents 10k Rolled Gold wristwatch, made Bulova and dates to 1943.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage Rolled Gold Mechanical Brooch Nurse’s Watch
Vintage Rolled Gold Mechanical Brooch Nurse’s Watch

Vintage Rolled Gold Mechanical Brooch Nurse’s Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage hand winding Nurse’s watch is in good working condition and it is running well. a good time keeping. Visible signs of ageing and wear as shown. Please study ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco 14k White Rolled Gold Ladies Watch, Serviced, c1929
Art Deco 14k White Rolled Gold Ladies Watch, Serviced, c1929

Art Deco 14k White Rolled Gold Ladies Watch, Serviced, c1929

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this beautiful and original Art Deco ladies manual wrist watch. Dating to 1929 and cased in 14k white rolled gold with an engine turned floral decorated des...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Gold and Rolled Gold Strap Ladies Mechanical Watch
Vintage 9 Karat Gold and Rolled Gold Strap Ladies Mechanical Watch

Vintage 9 Karat Gold and Rolled Gold Strap Ladies Mechanical Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage gold hand winding ladies watch is in good working condition and it is running well.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Art Deco Rolled Gold Harlequin Dial 15 Jewels Ladies Watch, C1930
Art Deco Rolled Gold Harlequin Dial 15 Jewels Ladies Watch, C1930

Art Deco Rolled Gold Harlequin Dial 15 Jewels Ladies Watch, C1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this beautiful ladies Art Deco c1920s Rolled Gold Harlequin Dial 15 Jewels mechanical manual wind wrist watch.

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage 1930s Rolled Gold Ladies Manual Wristwatch
Vintage 1930s Rolled Gold Ladies Manual Wristwatch

Vintage 1930s Rolled Gold Ladies Manual Wristwatch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Watch case and the rolled gold strap is a bit tarnished as shown.

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1920s Enamel Mechanical Ladies Watch
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1920s Enamel Mechanical Ladies Watch

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1920s Enamel Mechanical Ladies Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Visible signs of ageing and wear with light scratches and some tarnishes on the rolled gold metal bracelet / watch band. some small dents and light scratches on the back of the gold ...

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Vintage 1920s British Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Gents Wristwatch
Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Gents Wristwatch

Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Gents Wristwatch

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W 0.79 in D 0.2 in L 0.79 in

Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Gents Wristwatch

By Cyma

Located in Westward ho, GB

Caliber 234 with rose rolled gold filled case. This lovely watch is running well on 17 Jewels having been recently serviced.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Rolled Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rolled gold watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 89 vintage or 29 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect rolled gold watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A rolled gold watch from Goshwara, Bulova Watch Company and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a rolled gold watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 cabochon and rose cut alternatives. Finding a rolled gold watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 46 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rolled Gold Watch?

Prices for a rolled gold watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $65 and can go as high as $9,850, while this accessory, on average, fetches $740.

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.