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Bulova Ladies Wristwatch Art Deco Style with Diamonds
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Bulova ladies Watch 33 pieces Total Diamonds 14 Karat 0.76 TDW 13 grams.
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond

Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K
By Movado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Diamond Wristwatch is made by Movado which is a fine watch making house. This watch
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Art Deco platinum lady’s watch, set with a timeless baguette shaped case, enhanced by
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies late 1960's Omega diamond dress wristwatch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold accented with a 24
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gerber Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Gerber 14 karat white gold diamond Swiss movement wristwatch. The watch features a silver
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

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

Cartier Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 26mm Diamond Watch in 18k Yellow Gold. A classic watch by Cartier with an east west look
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Diamond White Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
wrist watch thoroughly embellished with brilliant diamonds featuring a diamond filled square dial
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1980s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Ladies Diamond Bezel White Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's ladies Omega wristwatch in 18k white gold with diamond bezel and mesh textured band
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Benkin Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Retro cocktail bracelet in white gold and diamonds with covered watch. Cover has a center
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1940s American Retro Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega lady's 18k yellow gold and diamond bracelet wristwatch. Omega manual-wind movement. 24 full
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Diamond Ladies Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
signatures on the dial, Bvlgari and VC, surrounded by brilliant diamonds. The watch features the iconic
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1960s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lucien Piccard Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Signed Lucien Piccard watch is composed of baguette and round cut diamonds weighing approximately
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Piaget Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Bracelet Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18mm Diamond Halo Bracelet Watch in 18k Yellow Gold. A vintage Piaget watch with diamonds on
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1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond "H" Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Elegant lady's 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch from the "H" collection by Chopard. It
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1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ladies Antique Carlto White Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
watch by Carloto is exquisite. Thirty six H/I1 diamonds, totaling one third carat total weight adorned
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Wristwatch, Universal Genève, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Universal Genève
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting ladies watch from Universal Genève, 18 Karat Gold, with Diamonds. Mechanical manual
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20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Retro Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Alternating discs of rubies set in yellow gold and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum
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1940s Unknown Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ladies Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Retro Wristwatch
Ladies Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Retro Wristwatch
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H 0.57 in W 0.63 in L 6.5 in
French Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Retro Mechanical Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies watch. Bracelet and rectangular case in 18 carats yellow gold. Background of the case of
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1940s French Retro Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat gold ladies wristwatch with a quartz movement, square enamel dial with
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1990s Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Retro Ladies Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch, c1950
By Hamilton
Located in valatie, NY
Late Retro Ladies Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch, c1950 with assorted diamonds. Total
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Audemars Piguet Diamond White Gold Ladies Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Holland, PA
18k white gold and diamond lady's wristwatch by Audemars Piguet. Audemars Piguet Leather band with
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1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond and Lapis Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 18K White Gold 26 M.M. 2 Piece case with Factory Diamond set
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1970s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines 18kt. white gold ladies' wristwatch with diamond-set bezel. Made in Switzerland. Circa
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1980s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Ladies Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Imperiale Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Exuding elegance and class, this 18k yellow gold Imperiale chronograph watch by Chopard is
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1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant
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1970s Unknown Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Corum Romvlvs, Romulus Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
By Corum
Located in Berlin, DE
Corum Romvlvs Romulus Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds. Rare model with diamond-dial
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Late 20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crawford .12 Carat Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage retro 1940’s Crawford 14k rose gold ruby and diamond wristwatch with rose gold double snake
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

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

Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide and Heavy Ladies Diamond Wristwatch, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Wide and heavy ladies wristwatch. 14k white gold. Dial and bezel fully set with brilliants. Case
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20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wide and Heavy Ladies Diamond Wristwatch, 14 Karat White Gold
Wide and Heavy Ladies Diamond Wristwatch, 14 Karat White Gold
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W 1.03 in Dm 1.3 in L 8.67 in
.12 Carat Diamond Pearl Lady in Red Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Lady in red wristwatch. Bright, customized red dial by Peter Suchy Jewelers. Manual wind
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Baignoire Mini Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier ladies watch with diamonds set on the bezel and bracelet. Size 6 wrist with deployment
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1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ladies Platinum and Diamond Link Wristwatch 9.23 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage wristwatch embellished with 9.23 carats of glittering natural diamonds. Featuring
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boucheron Ladies Yellow Gold Dress Wristwatch
By Boucheron
Located in Darnestown, MD
This versatile Boucheron 18 gold watch can be dressed up or down. It comes with a gold band or can
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1980s French Modern Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Braintree, GB
Audemars Piguet Vintage dress watch ultra-thin 18kt yellow gold with link bracelet. Bezel and
Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
Haute Couture Baume & Mercier ladies wristwatch with a natural jade dial, diamond bezel and an 18k
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Late 20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb Vacheron Constantin Geneve ladies diamond wristwatch is a very fine and rare piece from
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Geneve ladies 18k yellow gold dress watch with baguette Diamond. Diamond bezel and dial
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Late 20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold, with Diamonds, Manual Wind
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold, with Diamonds. Mechanical movement (manual wind
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Diamond Manual Wind Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A unique diamond watch made by Omega. Showcasing a diamond encrusted dial and bezel, set in a snake
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Mini Polo Bracelet quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new, never worn, 18K yellow gold diamond mini Piaget Polo bracelet watch, style: 15201MC606Y
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermès Ladies White Gold Diamond Cape Cod Nantucket Quartz Wristwatch
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
18k white gold diamond Cape Cod Nantucket watch by Hermes. With 58 round brilliant cut diamonds
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20th Century French Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White 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 Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

14k Gold

Corum Horizontal Diamond Ladies Steel Watch Black Leather Strap
By Corum
Located in Hamilton, AU
Ladies Watch Gem Details The 18 round brilliant diamonds are of GH Colour and SI Clarity grades. Good to
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20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Gianmaria Buccellati Rare 18K Authentic Ladies Wristwatch
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Kingston, NY
Gianmaria Buccellati Rare, Authentic ladies wristwatch. This watch is 18K yellow gold with the
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies' 18K White Gold Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Antique Art Deco wristwatch with diamond and sapphires, set in 18k white gold. Stamped 18k
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Tiny Girard Perregaux Solid Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Swiss Manual Wind
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare vintage Girard Perregaux ladies platinum and diamonds watch, dainty yet so full of bling, on
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chopard Black Opal Face Ladies Wristwatch, 1970
By Chopard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Chopard Opal Diamond Watch is done in 18K white gold, Black Opal Face, manual wind Ladies
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1970s Swiss Artisan Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Chopard Black Opal Face Ladies Wristwatch, 1970
Chopard Black Opal Face Ladies Wristwatch, 1970
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H 2.15 in W 1.07 in
Rare Men's and Ladies Hublot Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Wristwatches
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Men's Hublot Wristwatch with Sapphire Bezel and Indexes Ref. 1522.3.081 Serial 282623 features a 37
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1990s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage White Gold Diamond and Coral Dial Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 23 X 20 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 Piece case, Round Brilliant cut
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1980s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Marvin Ladies Pink Gold Diamond Synthetic Rubies Retro Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Marvin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made 1940's 18k ladies watch featuring diamonds and commonly used synthetic rubies
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1940s Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
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1990s Italian Artist Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 1972 Cambree Ladies Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Fine 18k rose gold and diamond wristwatch from the "1972" Cambree collection by Vacheron Constantin
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Late 20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Croton Nivada Vintage Diamond Ladies Wristwatch 14k White Gold Mechanical 1YrWty
By Croton
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Brand: Croton Model: Nivada Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 14k White Gold (watch
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20th Century Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch Platinum Diamond Manual Wind
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch is made of platinum (tested & hallmarked) and encrusted with Old European cut diamonds (H color
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1930s French Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Piaget Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel 18k Gold Manual Winding Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Braintree, GB
Ladies Piaget custom diamond dial and bezel 18k gold manual winding wristwatch, circa 1990's Comes
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1990s Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch Bracelet Mid-Century Modern Madmen, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous diamonds totaling 1.5 Carat. The absolutely breathtaking watch has been masterfully crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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 Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Heavy Ladies Wristwatch by Piaget, 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Berlin, DE
Heavy ladies watch from Piaget, 18 Karat solid yellow gold with diamonds. Blue Dial and bezel set
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage ladies diamond watch wristwatches. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 926 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Art Deco and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage ladies diamond watch wristwatches. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Piaget, Rolex and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut vintage ladies diamond watch wristwatches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage ladies diamond watch wristwatches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch Wristwatches?

Prices for vintage ladies diamond watch wristwatches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $498,000, while vintage ladies diamond watch wristwatches, on average, fetch $8,500.

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.

Find antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.

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