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Bulgari Tubogas Watch Bracelet BB 23 2T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold Tubogas bracelet with Bvlgari watch. Bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist
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20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

Bulgari Tubogas Watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Steel
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas bracelet watch, featuring a Swiss-made quartz movement; black dial with gold hands
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Yellow Gold, Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Yellow & Blackened Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A rare Bulgari Tubogas watch in 18 karat yellow and blackened gold, featuring a Jaeger LeCoultre
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1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Blue Sapphire, Gold

Bulgari Vintage Serpenti Tubogas Watch Rare rectangular case three gold
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
A rare stunning vintage Bulgari Tubogas watch, made of 18k yellow, rose and white gold, circa 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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

Bulgari Vintage Serpenti Tubogas Bracelet Watch 18Kt Gold Juvenia Oval Dial
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
A rare Stunning Vintage Bulgari Tubogas watch, made of 18k yellow gold, circa 1965. The gold watch
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bulgari Vintage Serpenti Tubogas Bracelet Watch 18Kt Gold Juvenia Oval Dial
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
A rare Beautiful Vintage Bulgari Tubogas watch, made of 18k yellow gold, circa 1966. The gold watch
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Blackened Gold Bulgari Watch Tubogas Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare version of the iconic Bulgari Tubogas watch made in alternated blackened and yellow 18k
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1960s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rare Blackened Gold Bulgari Watch Tubogas Bracelet
Rare Blackened Gold Bulgari Watch Tubogas Bracelet
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Bvlgari Bulgari Two Color 18kt Gold Tubogas Serpenti Bracelet Watch Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
former or the octagon watchcase by the latter. By 1978, Bulgari Tubogas watch bracelet were exclusively
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1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Gold Wrap Watch Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
form, from rings to watches. The Tubogas technique was used for another famous Bulgari watch series
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1980s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Cuff Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and estate collection piece by Bulgari, comprising a stainless steel Tubogas watch
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1990s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas Ladies wristwatch w/black dial and sapphire crystal top, quartz movement, will fit
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1990s Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic 18 karat yellow gold Tubogas bracelet watch by Bulgari featuring a black dial. Made in Italy
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1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Yellow Gold

Bulgari White Gold Diamonds Tubogas Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Tubogas Lady's Watch watch in 18kt white gold with 29 round brilliant cut diamonds around
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1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

BULGARI Tubogas 22mm Quadrato Tri-Color Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Tubogas 22mm Quadrato Tri-Color Watch in 18k Gold. Black dial with gold markers. Bezel
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1980s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bulgari Tubogas Gold Watch Bracelet BB 26 2T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Tubogas 18k gold watch bracelet, featuring slightly flexible design. Bracelet will fit
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20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Watch Yellow Gold And Steel
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Classic 18k gold and steel Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and manual winding
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1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Steel, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Gold and Steel Watch Bracelet BB232T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold and steel Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and quartz movement
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20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, Steel

Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
It doesn't get better than this Bulgari Tubogas lady's snake bracelet watch in 18k yellow gold
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1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Rare Black and Yellow Gold Tubogas Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A unique version of the Bulgari Tubogas lady's watch in 18kt yellow and blackened gold with a
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1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

BVLGARI BULGARI 18 Karat Tri-Color Tubogas Wrap Watch BB191T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI BULGARI 18 Karat Tri-Color Tubogas Wrap Watch BB191T Maker: Bvlgari Model: BB191T Year
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Tri Color Gold Wrap Bracelet Watch SQ 22 1T
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k tri color gold wrap Tubogas bracelet watch by Bvlgari, with black dial and quartz
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20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Model BB232T 23mm Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Bvlgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Model BB232T 23mm Tubogas Watch Maker: Bvlgari Model
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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

Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold BB 30 2T Large Dial Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold More Rare Large Dial Tubogas Watch model BB 30 2T 30mm
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas Serpenti Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari "Serpenti " Bracelet/Wristwatch In Coiled Rose Gold and Diamond and MOP 18K., quartz, composed of polished tapered scales accented by round diamonds approximately 2.50 cara...
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1990s Italian Artist Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas "Serpenti" 18K Tri-color Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created circa 1970, this Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti wristwatch with an automatic movement is composed
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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

Bulgari Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold Vintage Tubogas Serpenti Snake bracelet watch by Bulgari. Details: Model: BB191T
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1990s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Yellow Gold

Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Juvenia Movement Pear Shaped Tubogas Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Tubogas 18kt yellow gold lady’s wristwatch with a refined pear shaped dial, carrying a
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1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K Tri Color BB191T Tricolor Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Tri Color BB191T Tricolor Tubogas Watch. This timepiece has become iconic almost the
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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

Steel Lady Tubogas Bvlgari BB26 Wrist Watch, Quartz
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Top Condition Steel Lady Tubogas Bvlgari BB26 Wrist Watch, Quartz Reference number: BB262TS
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Steel

Rare Bulgari Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Vintage Automatic Central Dial&Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Bulgari Tubogas lady's snake bracelet watch in 18kt yellow gold featuring a stunning and rare
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1970s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Ladies Pink Diamond Framed dial Three Color Gold Tubogas Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A unique Bulgari serpent three colors gold Tubogas lady's watch with a pink diamonds framed dial
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1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K Gold Tri Color BB191T Serpenti Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Tri Color BB191T Tricolor Tubogas Watch. This timepiece has become iconic almost the
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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

Bvlgari BB232T Tubogas Multi Gold Serpenti Round Dial Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari BB232T Tubogas Multi Gold Serpenti Round Dial Watch Bvlgari BB232T Tubogas Serpenti
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold

Rare Bvlgari 18k Gold and Black Enamel Serpenti Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible Bulgari black enamel and 18k yellow gold 'Serpenti 'Tubogas wristwatch with
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1980s Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas BB23 2T
By Bulgari
Located in Surfside, FL
2T. Circa 2000-2010s. Fine Pre-owned Bvlgari / Bulgari Watch. Certified preowned Classic Bvlgari
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20th Century Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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White Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas BB23 2T
Bvlgari Tubogas BB23 2T
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Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Patek Philippe Nautilus Designer and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Designer ! The Bvlgari Tubogas watch is
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20th Century Italian Artisan Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ladies Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch with Black Dial
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ladies Bvlgari Tubogas 18 Kt Yellow Gold With Black Dial The Bvlgari Tubogas watch is made as a
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20th Century Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas 18K Yellow Gold Tubogas 26mm Black Round Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the Bulgari Tubogas Yellow Gold Bracelet Black 26mm Dial Vintage
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Diamond Ladies Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas band which was inspired by the production of flexible gas tubing used in the 1920s. SIGNED
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1960s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Bulgari Gold Watch Bracelet
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold Tubogas Bvlgari bracelet with Vacheron Constantin watch. Bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Serpenti Vintage BB19 1 T Watch. Bulgari’s Tubogas Snake watch is an
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unusual Black Yellow Bulgari Tubogas Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An unusual version of the iconic Bulgari tubogas lady's watch, with alternated blackened and yellow
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1960s Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage Bulgari tubogas earrings, made of 18k gold. The earrings carry a classic tubogas
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1970s Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Earrings
Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Earrings
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Bulgari Vintage 18ct Tricolour Gold Serpenti Tubogas Cuff Bracelet Circa 1990
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A vintage tricolour gold Serpenti Tubogas cuff bracelet by Bulgari, 1990s. The cuff bracelet is
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

Bulgari Ceylon Ruby "Serpenti" Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
period of 1950s Rome, when Bulgari jewels reached new creative and technical heights. Drawing on beloved
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1950s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Stainless Steel Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, from rings to watches. The Tubogas technique was used for another famous Bulgari watch series called
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1980s Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 18k Gold Tubogas Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
massively use this principle in jewelry making. The Tubogas technique was used for the famous Bulgari watch
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1970s Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Tubogas Bracelet
Vintage 18k Gold Tubogas Bracelet
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Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
aesthetic of Tubogas was obtained from the gas pipes design. Bulgari adopted this look in 1940s with the
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1950s French Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Tubogas Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Verona, IT
18k yellow gold Tubogas bracelet watch by Bulgari, circa 1970s. Black dial, sapphire crystal
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1970s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpent Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Lady's Tubogas Serpent Bracelet Watch Movement: Quartz Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
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1990s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Lady's Three-Color Gold Tubogas Serpenti Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari lady's Tubogas Serpenti bracelet watch crafted in 18k yellow, rose and white gold.
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1990s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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

Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Tubogas Watch, Size Medium
By Bulgari
Located in QLD , AU
in any language the Tubogas 18k gold and stainless steel watch is a must for all the Bulgari lovers
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20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Bulgari Lady´s Yellow Gold Serpenti Tubogas Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
Serpenti Tubogas bracelet in gold 18K. Bulgari, 1980s. Octagonal case with black dial. Small size
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1980s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

Bulgari Ladies Three Color Gold Tubogas Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari "Tubogas" Bracelet Watch in Multi-Color 18K Gold 18K pink, white and yellow gold
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1980s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

Bulgari Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Diamond Tubogas Serpenti Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly unique and signature Bulgari design, this original 1960's Tubogas is a classic as it gets
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Serpenti Tubogas Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in Paris, FR
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Watch 18k Yellow Gold Burnished Stainless Steel Circa 1970
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1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

1960s Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Tubogas Serpenti Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in FR
Bulgari Movado Watch Tubogas Serpenti 18K Yellow Gold and Steel Circa 1960
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1960s Italian Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Ladies Yellow Gold Tubogas Ebel Automatic Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 2527
By Bulgari
Located in Paris, FR
BULGARI - a lady's Tubogas bracelet watch. Yellow metal case, stamped 18K, 0.750. Reference 2527
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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18k Gold

Bulgari Lady's Yellow Gold Snake-Form Bracelet Watch circa 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Paris, IDF
Bulgari lady's 18k yellow gold snake-form Tubogas bracelet watch
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1970s Swiss Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch

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Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage bulgari tubogas watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for a vintage bulgari tubogas watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Take a look at a vintage bulgari tubogas watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage bulgari tubogas watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Bulgari Tubogas Watch?

Prices for a vintage bulgari tubogas watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $950 and can go as high as $85,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $16,500.

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, 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.

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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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