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Bulgari Quadrato

Bulgari  Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
Bulgari  Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch

Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch

By Bulgari

Located in New Orleans, LA

This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato 30mm Black Square Dial 18K Gold Vintage Watch SQ 22 2 T
Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato 30mm Black Square Dial 18K Gold Vintage Watch SQ 22 2 T

Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato 30mm Black Square Dial 18K Gold Vintage Watch SQ 22 2 T

By Bulgari

Located in Aventura, FL

Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Vintage Yellow Gold Watch. It fits super comfortably on the wrist. You almost feel it like a bracelet, not a watch. This is a beautiful Ladies' timepiece pow...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Quadrato 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Bvlgari Quadrato 18K Yellow Gold Watch

Bvlgari Quadrato 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Basic Information - Brand: Bvlgari - Model: Quadrato 29 - Reference number: SQ29GGD - Movement: Quartz Complications - Date - Case Size: 29mm - Dial: Black - Case Material: 18K Yell...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Quadrato F1218 SQ 22 2T 22mm Square Dial Watch
Bvlgari Quadrato F1218 SQ 22 2T 22mm Square Dial Watch

Bvlgari Quadrato F1218 SQ 22 2T 22mm Square Dial Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Bvlgari Quadrato F1218 SQ 22 2T watch is a beautifully preserved and uncommon piece, known for its clean architectural lines and rare 22mm square dial. Crafted in 18K tw...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold SQ 22 2T Quadrato Tubogas Diamond Bezel Watch
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold SQ 22 2T Quadrato Tubogas Diamond Bezel Watch

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold SQ 22 2T Quadrato Tubogas Diamond Bezel Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Swiss Made Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies SQ 22 2T Diamond Watch. A lady's gold wristwatch by Bvlgari from the Tubogas collection, quartz movement, square black dial with Arab...

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20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Unisex Bvlgari Bulgari Quadrato SQ 29 GL AUTO 18 Karat Gold Watch
Unisex Bvlgari Bulgari Quadrato SQ 29 GL AUTO 18 Karat Gold Watch

Unisex Bvlgari Bulgari Quadrato SQ 29 GL AUTO 18 Karat Gold Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Model Quadrato SQ 29 GL AUTO Gender Men's Unisex Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Automatic Case Material 18K Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine leather Clasp / ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulgari Quadrato Tubogas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Steel Quartz Ladies Watch SQ 22 2T
Bulgari Quadrato Tubogas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Steel Quartz Ladies Watch SQ 22 2T

Bulgari Quadrato Tubogas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Steel Quartz Ladies Watch SQ 22 2T

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Bvlgari Tubogas SQ 22 2T is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a square shape face, no feat...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Quadrato
Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Quadrato

Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Quadrato

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H 1 in W 0.63 in Dm 6.5 in

Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Quadrato

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The glass is sapphire.
The Bulgari Quadrato watch with the Tubogas bracelet is a double treat.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Wrist Watch
Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Wrist Watch

Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Wrist Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Bulgari Tobogas Quadrato Ref: SQ 22 2T Cuff Wrist Watch, 22 x 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Square case, 4.5 M.M. thick, Black dial with raised Gold markers, Quartz move...

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Early 2000s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch SQ292T
Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch SQ292T

Bulgari Tubogas Quadrato Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch SQ292T

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tubogas Quadrato bracelet watch. Details: Model: SQ292T Movement Type: Quartz Case Size: case diameter: 29mm Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Wrist S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Black Onyx & Round Cut Diamond Quadrato Cufflinks
Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Black Onyx & Round Cut Diamond Quadrato Cufflinks

Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Black Onyx & Round Cut Diamond Quadrato Cufflinks

By Bulgari

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Code: J467 Brand: Bulgari Description: 18k White Gold Onyx & Diamond Quadrato Cufflinks Accompanied With: Box Only Gender: Mens Cufflinks Length: 1.5cm Cufflinks Width: 1.5cm Conditi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Watch
Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Watch

Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a black lacquered square face. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s 22mm face Model #SQ 22 2T Size 6 - 6 1/2, flexible

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Yellow Gold Watch SQ221TG
Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Yellow Gold Watch SQ221TG

Bvlgari Tubogas Quadrato Yellow Gold Watch SQ221TG

By Bulgari

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A women's yellow gold 22mm Quadrato Tubogas with a black dial concealed by sapphire glass. The case has an unusual square bezel which is 18-carat yellow gold. Featuring an iconic ye...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Ladies Tubogas Quadrato Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Vintage Bvlgari Ladies Tubogas Quadrato Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Vintage Bvlgari Ladies Tubogas Quadrato Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Bvlgari Ladies Tubogas Quadrato Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch. The watch features a quartz movement, 22mm case. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Bvlgari with I...

Category

1990s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Two-Tone Women's Quadrato
Bulgari Two-Tone Women's Quadrato

Bulgari Two-Tone Women's Quadrato

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W 0.87 in D 0.2 in L 0.87 in

Bulgari Two-Tone Women's Quadrato

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Two tone Bulgari 18K yellow and stainless steel Quadrato women's cuff bracelet wristwatch, circa 1995, Ref.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Quadrato Automatic Wristwatch
Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Quadrato Automatic Wristwatch

Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Quadrato Automatic Wristwatch

By Bulgari

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic. 18k yellow gold case (29mm x 40mm). Black dial with gold stick markers; date at 3 o'clock. Strap band with 18k yellow gold Bvlgari deployant clasp. Pre-owned with custom b...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BULGARI Lady's Yellow Gold Quadrato Square Wristwatch
BULGARI Lady's Yellow Gold Quadrato Square Wristwatch

BULGARI Lady's Yellow Gold Quadrato Square Wristwatch

By Bulgari

Located in Hartsdale, NY

Lady's 18k yellow gold square Bulgari Quadrato wristwatch on original blue strap with 18K yellow gold tang buckle, Ref.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulgari Yellow Gold Quadrato Bracelet Watch
Bulgari Yellow Gold Quadrato Bracelet Watch

Bulgari Yellow Gold Quadrato Bracelet Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Bulgari Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Model: Quadrato Wristwatch Movement: Quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Quadrato SQ22GL 18 Karat Black Dial Quartz Watch
Bvlgari Quadrato SQ22GL 18 Karat Black Dial Quartz Watch

Bvlgari Quadrato SQ22GL 18 Karat Black Dial Quartz Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Miami, FL

Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. Certified preowned Classic Bvlgari Quadrato SQ22GL watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Leather strap with a 18k tang buckle.

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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Bvlgari Quadrato SQ22GL 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Quartz Watch
Bvlgari Quadrato SQ22GL 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Quartz Watch

Bvlgari Quadrato SQ22GL 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Quartz Watch

By Bulgari

Located in Surfside, FL

Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. Certified preowned Classic Bvlgari Quadrato SQ22GL watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Leather strap with a 18k tang buckle.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Quadrato Watch Model Sq22ss Stainless Steel Black Dial Case Quartz
Bvlgari Quadrato Watch Model Sq22ss Stainless Steel Black Dial Case Quartz

Bvlgari Quadrato Watch Model Sq22ss Stainless Steel Black Dial Case Quartz

By Bulgari

Located in Surfside, FL

Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. Certified preowned Bvlgari Quadrato sq22ss watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deploy b...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Bulgari Quadrato For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the bulgari quadrato you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 5 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a bulgari quadrato 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. A bulgari quadrato can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 alternatives. When shopping for a bulgari quadrato, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Bulgari Quadrato?

On average, a bulgari quadrato at 1stDibs sells for $3,925, while they’re typically $2,395 on the low end and $54,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Bulgari for sale on 1stDibs

Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.

Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.

The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.

In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand

On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.

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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.

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