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Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Winding Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
Baume & Mercier Ladies 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewel movement. 14k
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Concord Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch With Pave Dial Containing 158 Round Diamonds Totaling
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Concord Les Palais 14k Yellow Gold Watch 21 A1 1801
By Concord Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Concord Les Palais 14k Yellow Gold Watch 21 A1 1801 - Quartz movement. 14k yellow gold case
Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

14k Yellow Gold Milord Women Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K gold Women Watch. It is a Milord model. It is recognized as an elegant dress watch
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Milord Women Wrist Watch
14k Yellow Gold Milord Women Wrist Watch
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Eloga Kent 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Eloga
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Eloga Kent Cocktail Watch, a timeless treasure exuding
Category

1950s Swiss Retro Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

North Star Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds and Opals
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the North Star 1960's Opal and Diamond Cocktail Watch, a radiant fusion of elegance and
Category

1960s Swiss Retro Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Watch Bracelet. It depicts a hidden round watch
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
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H 0.25 in W 0.8 in Dm 0.8 in
E. Brandt 14K Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Dobbs timepiece from the 1960s showcases a stunning design with its 14Kt yellow gold case and
Category

1960s Swiss Retro Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Italian 14 Karat Diamond Bangle Watch. The case is 18 Karat and the bangle bracelet 14 Karat
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
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H 2.71 in W 0.67 in D 2.44 in
Pre-Owned Lucien Picard Ruby and Diamond Vintage Watch 1940'S 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Estate diamond & ruby Lucien Picard vintage timepiece in 14 karat yellow gold. Mechanical 17 jewel
Category

20th Century Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Movement Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Cushion Shaped Diamond and Ruby Bezel Watch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant champagne dial 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. wristwatch with a cushion shaped diamond
Category

1970s American Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage LeCoultre 182 Mystery Dial 14k Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch 480/CW
Located in Montclair, NJ
from solid 14k yellow gold and has a polished finish. The minute and hour hands are made from natural
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Integral Bracelet
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex swiss-made wristwatch for Tiffany & Co,. Expertly handcrafted with a 14k solid yellow
Category

1950s Swiss Retro Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Wittnauer New York Vintage Automatic 14K Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category

20th Century Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
dial with framed in round diamonds with yellow gold hour and minute hands. This lovely ladies watch
Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 17j Dia Dial 14k Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Vaughan, CA
Vintage Jaeger Lecoultre 17J Dia Dial Solid 14K Gold Watch. 14k yellow gold case, bezel and
Category

1950s Art Deco Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

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

Lady's 14 Karat Fancy Diamond Omega Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Vintage Circa 1970 Constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold Clasp signed: 14K (Also
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1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Baume + Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Covered Ladies Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's hand textured 14k gold covered ladies watch with diamond accents set in 14k yellow gold 32
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Women's Movado Diamond Bezel Watch, 20mm
By Movado
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold Movado watch with diamond bezel and dial. Stamped 14k and the back case
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Geneve Swiss Quartz .36ct Diamonds watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in New York, NY
Geneve Ladies Watch Circa 1970's High grade Swiss Quartz Movement. .36ct. natural round
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
. Hidden built in catch and center covered watch. The 18k yellow gold lid hinges open to show the 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch Bracelet Mid-Century Modern Madmen, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A superb Mid-Century, Modernist, Eames Era, "Madmen" style watch bracelet in 14 Karat Gold with 17
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Top Hat 1940s Gold and Diamond Dial Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" 39 X 20 M.M. 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case, 17 Jewel Grade 980
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Deco Machine Age 1940 Wristwatch in 14k Gold with 5.54ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
made with impeccable care to the details. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and accented with
Category

1930s North American Art Deco Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Diamond Dial Retailed by Tiffany & Co.
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines 14k yellow gold wristwatch with diamond dial, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa 1950s
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre-Owned Lady's Baume & Mercier Classic Vintage Diamond Mesh Watch 14KY .60ctw
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
​Pre-Owned Lady's Baume & Mercier Classic Vintage Diamond Mesh Watch. The watch is designed in 14
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 1978 Yellow Gold Self Winding Date Wristwatch with Custom Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Date, Reference 1570, 34 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster Case with Custom
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jules Jurgensen Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch with Ruby Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1950 Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch. The square face is flanked with .12
Category

1950s Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
watch made from 14 carat yellow gold. It features a star design in the centre which is made up from
Category

1930s Unknown Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Rolex Mens TT Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Lapis Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold 1 carat Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual Black Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual White Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual Pink MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Black Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Whte Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual White Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Red Vignette Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Original Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold 1 carat Diamond Bezel (This bezel is
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Midsize Two Tone Datejust Black Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
-Quickset Model Gender : Unisex Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 31 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Champagne Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold 1 carat Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Verdura Gold and Diamond Rope Link Bracelet Wristwatch
By Verdura
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Verdura Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch, 25 M.M. Diameter 14K yellow Gold 2 Piece case
Category

1970s American Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch
By Movado
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold with diamond bezel
Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Blue MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual Pink MOP Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold 1 carat Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens TT Datejust MOP Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Blue MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custom
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold 1 carat Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been
Category

1980s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage 14k yellow gold diamond watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 26 vintage examples as well as 8 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage 14k yellow gold diamond watches bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Omega, Bulova and Rolex produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 24 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of vintage 14k yellow gold diamond watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watches?

Prices for vintage 14k yellow gold diamond watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $220 and can go as high as $15,800, while vintage 14k yellow gold diamond watches, on average, fetch $2,800.

Finding the Right watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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