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Enicar Swiss Made Watch, 17 Jewels, Waterproof, Anti-magnetic WWII era 1940's.
Enicar Swiss Made Watch, 17 Jewels, Waterproof, Anti-magnetic WWII era 1940's.

Enicar Swiss Made Watch, 17 Jewels, Waterproof, Anti-magnetic WWII era 1940's.

By Enicar

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Enicar features a stainless steel 30.5mm case (33mm inc crown) with black dial signed Swiss, 17 Jewellsm Incbloc, Waterproof, Anti-magnetic, shock protected. A wonderful ...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Vintage 18K Gold Sarcar Day Watch, 17 Jewels, Unisex, 1960s
Vintage 18K Gold Sarcar Day Watch, 17 Jewels, Unisex, 1960s

Vintage 18K Gold Sarcar Day Watch, 17 Jewels, Unisex, 1960s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Vintage 18K Gold SARCAR 17 jewel Day Watch. In working order. Measuring 1.24 in luge to luge x .84 in, This can be worn by a Man or Woman. This is out of our massive collection of H...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sorna (Swiss) Chrono AKA the 'Sorna Pogue, 17 Jewel Manual Wound, c1975.
Sorna (Swiss) Chrono AKA the 'Sorna Pogue, 17 Jewel Manual Wound, c1975.

Sorna (Swiss) Chrono AKA the 'Sorna Pogue, 17 Jewel Manual Wound, c1975.

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Sorna (Swiss) chrono aka the "Sorna Pogue" features a 17 jewel manually wound movement, a 41mm (44mm inc crown) stainless steel case with blue/ red fixed bezel, blue dial...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rogers Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 17 Jewels 1950's
Rogers Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 17 Jewels 1950's

Rogers Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 17 Jewels 1950's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rogers Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 30mm Length X 23mm ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

IWC 18K Rose Gold Vintage c1950's Manual 17 Jewels Hooded Lugs 21mm Ladies Watch
IWC 18K Rose Gold Vintage c1950's Manual 17 Jewels Hooded Lugs 21mm Ladies Watch

IWC 18K Rose Gold Vintage c1950's Manual 17 Jewels Hooded Lugs 21mm Ladies Watch

By IWC

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece by 18K Rosy Yellow Gold IWC (International Watch Company) is a versatile vintage watch, dating from 1950’s, yet it’s in beautiful condition & i...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geneva Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch
Geneva Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch

Geneva Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch

By Geneva

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Geneva 14 Karat Yellow Gold 17 Jewels Opal Diamond Wristwatch. This exquisite watch features a hinged top with marquise opal stones and round diamonds. There are eight marquise measu...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1920s Croton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch with 17-Jewel Movement
1920s Croton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch with 17-Jewel Movement

1920s Croton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch with 17-Jewel Movement

By Croton

Located in Wallkill, NY

Croton Ladies platinum and diamond wristwatch, 17-jewel manual-wind movement. Measuring 13 mm wide x 26 mm, 6.25 in Long for a small wrist. In working condition. Be sure to check ou...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tegrov Swiss Made Watch Mechanical 17 Jewels Stainless Steel
Vintage Tegrov Swiss Made Watch Mechanical 17 Jewels Stainless Steel

Vintage Tegrov Swiss Made Watch Mechanical 17 Jewels Stainless Steel

By Piaget

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Tegrov Swiss made vintage Mechanical watch 17 jewels Stainless steel Measures: 9 long x 1.38 w x .38 thick Preowned original unrestored vintage condition See images pro...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Stainless Steel

Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold
Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold

Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold

By Bucherer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The manual wind watch is fitted with yellow gold watch hands and a plain crown/winder and clearly displays the maker's name 'BUCHERER' in addition to '17 JEWELS' and 'SWISS MADE'.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carlto Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet Dress Wrist Watch
Antique Carlto Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet Dress Wrist Watch

Antique Carlto Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet Dress Wrist Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

To determine the best fit, the inside measurement for this lovely bracelet band is 6.25 inches. Swiss made, with a 17 jewel Swiss movement, the watch is a working mechanical winder.

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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Helbros Tonneau Shape Gold Filled Art Deco Mens Manual Dress Watch w/ Rubies
Helbros Tonneau Shape Gold Filled Art Deco Mens Manual Dress Watch w/ Rubies

Helbros Tonneau Shape Gold Filled Art Deco Mens Manual Dress Watch w/ Rubies

By Helbros Watch Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Movement signed "Helbros Watch Co. Swiss 17 Jewels." The watch includes a brown alligator leather wristband.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lapel Watch with Glycine Movement
Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lapel Watch with Glycine Movement

Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lapel Watch with Glycine Movement

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The movement is Swiss made and has 17 jewels. The watch is in working condition.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Vintage Ernest Borel 17 Jewel White Face Cocktail Watch
Vintage Ernest Borel 17 Jewel White Face Cocktail Watch

Vintage Ernest Borel 17 Jewel White Face Cocktail Watch

Located in Montreal, QC

1970 Ernest Borel cocktail white dial ladies' watch. Original parts and strap, 17 jewel manual, the case measures 26.5mm with crown.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

1950s "Onsa" Swiss Made 17 Jewel Mens Watch
1950s "Onsa" Swiss Made 17 Jewel Mens Watch

1950s "Onsa" Swiss Made 17 Jewel Mens Watch

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H 1.44 in W 1.75 in D 0.13 in

1950s "Onsa" Swiss Made 17 Jewel Mens Watch

By Onsa Watch Company

Located in Papaikou, HI

Rare Swiss watch made by the Onsa Watch Company. Unusual square case, with a clean Minimalist dial, and chevron pointers at 3,6,9 and 12.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Metal

La Phare 18K Rose Gold Men's Hand-Windng Chronograph 17 Jewel Watch Leather Band
La Phare 18K Rose Gold Men's Hand-Windng Chronograph 17 Jewel Watch Leather Band

La Phare 18K Rose Gold Men's Hand-Windng Chronograph 17 Jewel Watch Leather Band

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Case #625705 Movement #L.48 Gorgeous Toned 18k Rose Gold Case 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 42 mm Thickness = 12 mm Unique Le Phare Chronograph Dial w/ Ros...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Art Deco 17 Jewels Square Dial Gents Manual Wristwatch, c1930
Art Deco 17 Jewels Square Dial Gents Manual Wristwatch, c1930

Art Deco 17 Jewels Square Dial Gents Manual Wristwatch, c1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

Runs on a 17 jewels movement with manual winding, having been recently serviced by an horologist July 2022 the watch runs smoothly and keeps good time .

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Ladies 14 Karat White gold Wittnauer Timepiece
Ladies 14 Karat White gold Wittnauer Timepiece

Ladies 14 Karat White gold Wittnauer Timepiece

By Wittnauer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14K white gold 17 jewel Swiss movement Wittnauer watch with 44 single cut diamonds, 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and 6 baguette diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.67cts.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro More Jewelry

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Diamond, White Gold

Ernest Borel Seventeen 17 Jewels Swiss Kaleidoscope Cocktail Watch
Ernest Borel Seventeen 17 Jewels Swiss Kaleidoscope Cocktail Watch

Ernest Borel Seventeen 17 Jewels Swiss Kaleidoscope Cocktail Watch

Located in Towson, MD

This charming 1960s Ernest Borel Seventeen 17Jewels 26mm Swiss kaleidoscope cocktail watch is a unique and playful timepiece. The watch is gold filled and includes interchangeable 6....

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Swiss 17 Jewels
Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Swiss 17 Jewels

Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Swiss 17 Jewels

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid Century Modern Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch 21.9 Grams Swiss 17 Jewels. 6.5 inch. This bracelet wrist watch has a hidden face under an etched cover.

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial
Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial

Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial

Located in New York, NY

Driven by a precise manual wind movement with 17 jewels, this Swiss-made watch ensures reliable and accurate timekeeping.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Art Deco Watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 Jewels with Hidden Lug
Art Deco Watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 Jewels with Hidden Lug

Art Deco Watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 Jewels with Hidden Lug

By Benrus

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this gold plated Art Deco watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 jewels with hidden lug.

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

1930s Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Glycine Cocktail Watch
1930s Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Glycine Cocktail Watch

1930s Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Glycine Cocktail Watch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine example of 1930's craftsmanship is fitted with the authentic Swiss made, 17 jewels, Glycine Watch Co., one temp adjusted movement; this movement is non-functional.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Thomax 1950's Ladies 14KT Pink Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Thomax 1950's Ladies 14KT Pink Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch

Thomax 1950's Ladies 14KT Pink Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch

Located in New York, NY

Driven by a precise manual wind Swiss movement with 17 jewels, this watch promises reliable and accurate timekeeping.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1940s Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Flip Top Wrist Watch
1940s Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Flip Top Wrist Watch

1940s Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Flip Top Wrist Watch

Located in Birmingham, AL

The flip cover reveals a 17 jewel Swiss made manual wind watch signed "Heirloom" on the dial.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Swiss Longines 14k Gold Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Speidel Band
Vintage Swiss Longines 14k Gold Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Speidel Band

Vintage Swiss Longines 14k Gold Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Speidel Band

By Longines

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 14K gold women’s wrist watch, cased and timed in USA by Longines, case serial number 741531, works serial number 7077440, 4LL, 17 Jewels, with Speidel stretch band. Band -...

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Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

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Metal, Gold

Antique 1930s 1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Watch
Antique 1930s 1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Watch

Antique 1930s 1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Watch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This authentic Art Deco cocktail watch has a plain, hallmarked platinum* caseback and is fitted with a manual wind 17 jewel Swiss movement.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

1940s 4.33 Carat Diamond Cocktail Watch in Platinum
1940s 4.33 Carat Diamond Cocktail Watch in Platinum

1940s 4.33 Carat Diamond Cocktail Watch in Platinum

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine vintage ladies diamond watch is fitted with a Swiss made, 17 jewels, IWC* (International Watch Company) movement clearly marked with the production number 931482.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Period, Rose Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Retro Period, Rose Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Watch

Retro Period, Rose Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Watch

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

The face of the watch is signed 'CHALET' and is marked inside the rear of the case for the Champ Swiss watch company (17 jewel movement).

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 4.21 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Watch
Art Deco 4.21 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Watch

Art Deco 4.21 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Watch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine wrist watch is fitted with a Swiss made, 17 jewels movement marked 'Glycine Watch Co Supreme' and is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Galmor Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Wristwatch
Galmor Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Wristwatch

Galmor Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Wristwatch

Located in Cape May, NJ

The watch is a 17 jewel Swiss watch by Galmor. The watch is set with approximately 1.5 of diamonds and another 1.5 carats of rubies.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch
Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch

Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine antique cocktail watch is fitted with a Swiss made, 17 jewels, Longines Watch Co., unadjusted movement production number 5181762.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch
Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch

Antique Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine antique cocktail watch is fitted with a Swiss made, 17 jewels, Longines Watch Co., unadjusted movement production number 5181762.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Tilbury Ladies Yellow Gold Covered Braided Tassel mechanical Wristwatch, 1950s
Tilbury Ladies Yellow Gold Covered Braided Tassel mechanical Wristwatch, 1950s

Tilbury Ladies Yellow Gold Covered Braided Tassel mechanical Wristwatch, 1950s

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Tilbury 17 jewel Incabloc Swiss ladies wrist watches hidden under a florentine finished 14k gold cover with a diamond accent and a rope edge that terminates with a tassel.

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Wristwatch, 1930s
White Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Wristwatch, 1930s

White Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Wristwatch, 1930s

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine wrist watch is fitted with a Swiss made, 17 jewels movement marked 'Glycine Watch Co Supreme' and is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.

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20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Caravelle Pocket Watch Working Swiss 17 Jewel Model 8222 Vintage 1960s
Caravelle Pocket Watch Working Swiss 17 Jewel Model 8222 Vintage 1960s

Caravelle Pocket Watch Working Swiss 17 Jewel Model 8222 Vintage 1960s

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1960s Caravelle pocket watch. 41mm base metal case, 9mm thick, very clean plastic crystal. Gold face with black Roman numerals, date window. The movement is working, 17 Jewel...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

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Base Metal

Colibri 17 Jewel Swiss Incabloc Skeleton Pocket Watch
Colibri 17 Jewel Swiss Incabloc Skeleton Pocket Watch

Colibri 17 Jewel Swiss Incabloc Skeleton Pocket Watch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Colibri 17 Jewel Swiss Incabloc Skeleton Pocket Watch excellent .

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Colibri Pocket Watch 1960s 17 Jewel Incabloc Working Swiss Made
Colibri Pocket Watch 1960s 17 Jewel Incabloc Working Swiss Made

Colibri Pocket Watch 1960s 17 Jewel Incabloc Working Swiss Made

Located in San Diego, CA

The manual movement is working, 17 jewel, incabloc, and Swiss made. Overall, this 1960s pocket watch is in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

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Base Metal

Mens Vintage Alpha Watch, 17 Jewel Automatic, Fully Serviced Swiss
Mens Vintage Alpha Watch, 17 Jewel Automatic, Fully Serviced Swiss

Mens Vintage Alpha Watch, 17 Jewel Automatic, Fully Serviced Swiss

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous Men's Alpha Watch has a 17 jewel movement and is automatic. This had just been fully cleaned and overhauled and comes with a 90-day warranty.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Arnex Pocket Watch, Swiss Movement, 17 Jewel, Design Case
Vintage Arnex Pocket Watch, Swiss Movement, 17 Jewel, Design Case

Vintage Arnex Pocket Watch, Swiss Movement, 17 Jewel, Design Case

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Arnex Pocket Watch, Swiss Movement, 17 Jewel, 46mm Design Case, Floral White Case Incabloc, Screwback Case, Black Roman Numerals.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Chopard Ladies Diamond Watch 18 Karat Swiss Manual 17 Jewel Movement
Chopard Ladies Diamond Watch 18 Karat Swiss Manual 17 Jewel Movement

Chopard Ladies Diamond Watch 18 Karat Swiss Manual 17 Jewel Movement

By Chopard

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Chopard women’s watch with diamonds, ref. 5087/1 Switzerland, around 1965 Manual wind movement, Chopard calibre 846; 17 jewels, hour, minute Gold dial, gold hands Watch case, strap a...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Swiss 17 Jewels Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact swiss 17 jewels watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and stainless steel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 4212 antique edition and 291 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect swiss 17 jewels 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. Finding an appealing swiss 17 jewels watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Omega and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any swiss 17 jewels watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 259 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and single cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our swiss 17 jewels watch for sale are for men, but there are 1947 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Swiss 17 Jewels Watch?

On average, a swiss 17 jewels watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,403, while they’re typically $128 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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