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Tissot Yellow Gold 17 Jewel Ladies Wristwatch
By Tissot
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's Tissot yellow gold 17 jewel Ladies wristwatch is an exquisite timepiece that perfectly
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Late 20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tissot Yellow Gold 17 Jewel Ladies Wristwatch
Tissot Yellow Gold 17 Jewel Ladies Wristwatch
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H 0.65 in Dm 0.67 in
1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
, a lovely story and such character. It is a manual-winding watch 6/0s size, 17 jewels movement
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Vintage Ricoh 17 Jewels Wristwatch, Japan, 1960s / 70s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vintage Ricoh 17 Jewels wristwatch. Japan, 1960s / 70s. Clock diameter: 36 mm. In excellent
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1960s Japanese Modern Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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

Art Deco 17 Jewels Square Dial Gents Manual Wristwatch, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
to around 1935, the back is free from engravings . Runs on a 17 jewels movement with manual winding
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Wristwatch 17 Jewels Unadjusted Vintage
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Kt Yellow Gold Omega Ladies Wrist Watch 17 Jewels Unadjusted with several small stones. Weighing
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1970s Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Omega 14 Karat Ladies Wristwatch 18.2 Grams Without Works, 17 Jewels
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Omega 14 KT Ladies Watch 18.2 grams Without Works. 17 Jewels having a mesh 6.5 inch band
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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14k Gold

Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Eloga Ladies Wristwatch with 17 Jewels
By Eloga
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Whtie Gold Eloga Ladies Wrist Watch w. 17 Jewels 21.6 grams weight without works. Eloga Watch
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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14k Gold

18K Gold Jaeger Le-Coultre ref 9132 Cushion Case Manual 17 jewels Cal 818 Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
& gold-toned hands The watch is powered by Swiss Manual 17 jewel Movement, cal 818 - that runs strong
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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18k Gold

Zodiac Yellow Gold Moderne Style Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zodiac Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Moderne METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch Sarcar Watch, 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
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1960s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Jerome Piquot Automatic Wristwatch with Date 1940s Incabloc Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Jerome Piquot 14k yellow gold wristwatch with date and sweep center seconds, 17 jewels automatic
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1940s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

International Watch Company 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Full Size Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Applied Solid
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Tiffany & Co. Watch Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Face Wristwatch, 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 1940's Tiffany and company 14K Gold Watch and band. 17 Jewel adjusted 2 positions. Watch is
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1940s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to my Vintage Watch Neighborhood. Where old watches are carefully nurtured back to health
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
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H 0.52 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
, teardrop, overlaid fancy lugs. Rolex, 17-Rubies (Jewels) precision lever escapement movement with
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1940s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Steel

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
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H 0.36 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.34 in
Vintage Omega Automatic Gents Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
. Swiss, Seventeen 17 Jewels with the serial number 13192787 which dates this quality timepiece to the
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1950s Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
jewel movement. Circa 1940's. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova watch on a
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1940s Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
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H 1.34 in W 0.83 in
Men's Vintage US Gold Coin Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
US dollar gold watch. Unique Eska 17 jewel manual wind wristwatch. The case is a US $20 dollar 1898
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Vintage US Gold Coin Wristwatch
Men's Vintage US Gold Coin Wristwatch
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H 1.37 in Dm 1.39 in
Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
: 14mm Case thickness: 7.61mm Dial: gold Inside case: 750 8107 808828 Movement: Omega 484 17 jewel Other
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Stainless Steel Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Montreal, QC
jewels. In good working order, accuracy is not guaranteed for a used watch.
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1950s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

LeCoultre Yellow Gold Custom Colored Dial Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
by LeCoultre 625-690 06135 Movement: K480 CW LeCoultre Swiss 17 jewel 1345753 All of our pre-owned
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

LeCoultre Yellow Gold Custom Colored Dial Wristwatch
LeCoultre Yellow Gold Custom Colored Dial Wristwatch
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H 1.5 in W 0.35 in Dm 1.26 in
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold men's wristwatch. Beautiful example of early 1960's watch
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch 1952
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
lozenge. Vacheron & Constantin, 17-Rubies (Jewels) chronometer automatic bumper movement. Sweep centre
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1950s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Ladies Diamond Bezel White Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
. Refinished royal blue Omega dial. 17 Jewel 620 Omega manual wind 17 jewel movement 28 single cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Piaget Men's Rose Gold Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Movement: F690 17 Jewels All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
jewels 40 117716 All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
bloc Outside case: 14k Inside case: 844814 Movement: B+M AS1012 17 jewel All of our pre-owned watches
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
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H 0.63 in W 0.31 in Dm 0.63 in
Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Winding / 17 Jewels / Font DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Fluva France 1940s Retro Diamond Gold Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
signed Fluva Geneve, 17 jewels, Swiss. Weight - 50.5 grams.
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Diamond, Gold

1934 Omega T-17 Stainless Steel Survivor
By Omega
Located in Raleigh, NC
have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

1934  Omega T-17 Stainless Steel Survivor
1934  Omega T-17 Stainless Steel Survivor
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H 0.33 in W 0.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
17 jewel 31315447 All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel Mens Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
-69ST Movement: 2915240 17 Jewel
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Butex Chromium Stainless Steel Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Black Dial ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Movado Wristwatch, circa 1951
By Movado
Located in Stamford, CT
. Outside case: 14k Inside case: 14k, 585, Movado, 45333 214662 Movement: Movado, 17 jewels, 3872, Adj 2 pos
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1950s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is rectangular in shape, the cream
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1940s French Retro Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vacheron Constantin 1950s Textured Dial Mechanical Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
with tapering turned down Lugs. 17 Jewel Manual wind Mechanical Nickle Lever Movement. Original Silver
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1950s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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18k Gold

Juvenia Early Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 17 Jewels / Bumper Style DIAL / HANDS: Original 2-Tone with Luminous
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

LeCoutre Vacheron White Gold Galaxy Mystery Dial Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
Movement: Le Coulture k 480/cw 17 jewel Please Note, we photograph each item as accurately as possible
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Verdura Gold and Diamond Rope Link Bracelet Wristwatch
By Verdura
Located in Chicago, IL
, Round Brilliant cut Diamond bezel totaling 1 Carat. 17 Jewel Cresaux Switzerland Mechanical, manual wind
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1970s American Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Mesh Band Ladies Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1970’s 14k yellow gold Baume and Mercier 17 jewel watch with mesh gold band retailed by Tiffany
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Late 20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer 1940s Swiss Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Wristwatch
By Bucherer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ladies wristwatch is fitted with a Bucherer unadjusted 17 jewel movement, the rectangular 'antique white
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1940s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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

Omega Gilt Tiffany & Co Stainless Steel Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Watch Co 2597-2 Movement: Omega Watch Co 17 jewels 351 11869795 All of our pre-owned watches
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Steel, Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare and beautiful Rolex ref.#9004 in 18k gold, manual wind movement, 17 jewels. Original
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
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H 1.7 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Universal Genève Midcentury Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
: Universal Watch Co 264 17 jewels All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Heuer Stainless Steel Original Dial Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ 17 Jewels / Valjoux Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Guiled Numerals / Guiled Leaf Hands
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Genta / Bvlgari Tubogas wristwatch. Propably Prototype from Gerald Genta,piece unique , the
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20th Century Italian Artisan Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Yellow Gold

Crawford .12 Carat Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Crystal: acrylic Dial: original Crawford Outside case: 14k Movement: 17 jewels manual wind Length: 6.75
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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

Late Retro Ladies Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch, c1950
By Hamilton
Located in valatie, NY
diamond weight approximately 1.02 carats. The original 17 jewel movement housed in a engine-turned
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20th Century American Retro Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond and Lapis Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
bezel totaling 3/4 Carat. 17 jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Lapis Lazuli Dial with Diamond set
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1970s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Lunesa Swiss Made New Old Stock Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
131011 Movement: Adjusted 2 positions 17 jewels All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and
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1950s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tradition Stainless Steel Sport Style Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ 17 Jewels / Cal. AS 1902 DIAL / HANDS: Original Black with Luminous Markers / Luminous Baton Hands
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Jules Jurgensen Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch with Ruby Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
carats Diamonds total weight and .32 carats Rubies total weight. Movement is 17 Jewel JxJ. In working
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1950s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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1950s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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14k Gold

Art Deco Gentleman's Manual Wristwatch, Recently Serviced, Circa 1935
Located in Westward ho, GB
. Runs on a 17 jewels movement with manual winding, having been recently serviced by an horologist July
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Yema Motorsports Chronograph Wristwatch. Meangraf Super (reference 721122). 1970
Located in Canterbury, GB
39mm stainless steel case, manually wound Valjoux 17 jewel movement and rotating kilometres bezel
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1970s Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow 14 karat Gold manual wind Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Wallkill, NY
Classic 14k gold wristwatch from renowned watch company Baume & Mercier. Sleek, long rectangular
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1960s Swiss Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Lusserna Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
. Macy & Co inc Swiss, 17 seventeen jewels, adj three, 3 posit, marked HXM, these marks were given to
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches

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Diamond, Platinum

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Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage 17 jewel watch wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage 17 jewel watch wristwatches bearing Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Omega, Helbros and Eloga are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Malachite versions from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage 17 jewel watch wristwatches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Vintage 17 Jewel Watch Wristwatches?

On average, vintage 17 jewel watch wristwatches at 1stDibs sell for $2,700, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $6,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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.

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