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Bvlgari Trika Diamond 18K White Gold Integral Bracelet Square Watch Full Set
Bvlgari Trika Diamond 18K White Gold Integral Bracelet Square Watch Full Set

Bvlgari Trika Diamond 18K White Gold Integral Bracelet Square Watch Full Set

Located in Miami, FL

Original Bvlgari Trika quartz watch in 18K white gold featuring a 21.50mm square case with diamond-set dial and integral link bracelet.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6"  Wrist Watch Bracelet
Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6"  Wrist Watch Bracelet

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6" Wrist Watch Bracelet

By Patek Philippe

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Patek Philippe Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid 18k White Gold Case Width: 26mm (not counting the crown) Case Thickness: 4.7mm Brace...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Antique Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Square Unisex 25mm Watch in 18K White Gold
Antique Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Square Unisex 25mm Watch in 18K White Gold

Antique Audemars Piguet Ultra Thin Square Unisex 25mm Watch in 18K White Gold

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Audemars Piguet Unisex 25mm wrist watch. Features 18k white gold case and stainless steel replacement strap.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Case is 18k 750 White gold Brand new Leather Band. 23mm square case Condition: Watch little signs of wear consistent with age.

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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. White Gold and Diamond Atlas Square Wristwatch
Tiffany & Co. White Gold and Diamond Atlas Square Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co. White Gold and Diamond Atlas Square Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Princeton, NJ

A Tiffany & Co. 18 karat white gold and diamond quartz wristwatch. The white dial is surrounded by 44 round brilliant natural diamonds, with the hour markers being composed of ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Auth. Hermes Watch Heure MINI Lady Gold 950 - Diamonds - Croco NWOTS RARE!!
Auth. Hermes Watch Heure MINI Lady Gold 950 - Diamonds - Croco NWOTS RARE!!

Auth. Hermes Watch Heure MINI Lady Gold 950 - Diamonds - Croco NWOTS RARE!!

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Watch Heure MINI Lady Gold 950 - Diamonds - Croco NWOTS 2401141423 Brand: HERMES WATCH Model: Heure H Mini for Ladies HH1.190 Model Special Features: 12 Diamonds Condition: New With...

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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18kt Gold Roger Dubuis White Gold Square Limited Edition 28 Only GMT Jump Hour
18kt Gold Roger Dubuis White Gold Square Limited Edition 28 Only GMT Jump Hour

18kt Gold Roger Dubuis White Gold Square Limited Edition 28 Only GMT Jump Hour

By Roger Dubuis

Located in Antwerp, BE

GMT Jump hour 18 kt gold With Roger Dubuis Box and warranty papers + travel pouch Pre-Owned Roger Dubuis Gold Square Jump Hour GMT (G43 1447 056) self-winding automatic watch, feat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Hamilton Diamond Gold Watch
Hamilton Diamond Gold Watch

Hamilton Diamond Gold Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

A 14 karat yellow, rose, and white gold Hamilton watch with square white dial signed Hamilton, with 17 jewel stem wind and set movement within a 14 karat yellow, rose, and white gold...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Moschino 1980s Gold Tone Watch
Moschino 1980s Gold Tone Watch

Moschino 1980s Gold Tone Watch

By Moschino

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The gold tone and white square watch face are adorned with the bold writing 'Nothing Else' across the center, making a statement and adding a quirky touch to the design.

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Piaget 937 Square Hobnail 18K WG Malachite Dial Manual 30mm
Vintage 1970s Piaget 937 Square Hobnail 18K WG Malachite Dial Manual 30mm

Vintage 1970s Piaget 937 Square Hobnail 18K WG Malachite Dial Manual 30mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

The Apex Of 1970s Piaget Design During the 1970s, Piaget established itself as the master of hardstone dials, transforming watches into pieces of jewelry. This square dress watch is...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Retro Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Retro Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Retro Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

A breathtaking throwback to the bold elegance of the 1950s, this vintage cocktail wristwatch is the perfect retro statement piece in every way. Powered by a manual wind movement and...

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Vintage 1950s English Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster 81209
Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster 81209

Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster 81209

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster 81209 is a luxurious and elegant timepiece crafted in 18k white gold, offering a refined and timeless look. Produced in 2022, this model features ...

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2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Rolex Submariner Diamond And Sapphire Set 116659SABR
Rolex Submariner Diamond And Sapphire Set 116659SABR

Rolex Submariner Diamond And Sapphire Set 116659SABR

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An unworn men's Submariner wristwatch in 18k white gold. Featuring a diamond pave dial set with 8 sapphire diamond hour markers and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. Complimenting the di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 10.4 Grams Chain Type: Hand Engraved Square Boxy w/ Cable link chain Chain Length: 15" (measured next to ruler) Link Thickness: 1.8mm (0.07") ...

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 8.52 Grams Chain Type: Engraved Squared Boxy Link Chain Length: 14 Inches Chain Thickness/Width: 1.7mm (at the bar links) Clasp: Spring Ring & ...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

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Roger Dubuis Golden Square 18k white gold watch Ref DBGS0322
Roger Dubuis Golden Square 18k white gold watch Ref DBGS0322

Roger Dubuis Golden Square 18k white gold watch Ref DBGS0322

By Roger Dubuis

Located in Surfside, FL

Fine Pre-owned Roger Dubuis Watch. Certified preowned Roger Dubuis Golden Square DBGS0322 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold tang buck...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33
Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33

By Benrus

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33 Model #FY33 Movement #1525.1526 Case #6079.F89903 14k White Gold Square Case with Diamond Accents 27 mm Wide (30 mm ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18kt White Gold Happy Diamonds Square Limited Edition Watch
Chopard 18kt White Gold Happy Diamonds Square Limited Edition Watch

Chopard 18kt White Gold Happy Diamonds Square Limited Edition Watch

By Chopard

Located in London, GB

Chopard White Gold Happy Diamond Watch Limited edition of 150 pieces. - 750/ooo White gold - Happy diamond - 7 3/5 Quartz movement - Dial: Mother of pearl - 1 Diamond = 0.13ct (c...

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2010s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Cartina Watch in 14k White Gold, Manual, Square Caseback and Champagne
Vintage Cartina Watch in 14k White Gold, Manual, Square Caseback and Champagne

Vintage Cartina Watch in 14k White Gold, Manual, Square Caseback and Champagne

Located in Surfside, FL

Certified preowned Vintage Vintage watch is made out of white gold on a 14k White Gold bracelet with a 14k White Gold Fliplock buckle.

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428
Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428

Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428

By Longines

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428 Movement #428 Movement Serial #14661856 Case #865350-216 14k White Gold Case w/ Textured Bezel and Diamond Inne...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Happy Sport Square White Gold Pave Diamond Watch 28/3577 Brand New
Chopard Happy Sport Square White Gold Pave Diamond Watch 28/3577 Brand New

Chopard Happy Sport Square White Gold Pave Diamond Watch 28/3577 Brand New

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard Happy Sport Square Ladies Watch Model Number: 28/3577-1001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Chopard Box, Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty, and Instruc...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Franck Muller Master Square Color Dream 18k White Gold Automatic Watch 6000KSCDT
Franck Muller Master Square Color Dream 18k White Gold Automatic Watch 6000KSCDT

Franck Muller Master Square Color Dream 18k White Gold Automatic Watch 6000KSCDT

By Franck Muller

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Franck Muller Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 29mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Date Indicator, Gold Bezel, Roman Numerals, S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Ladies Square-Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Watch, 1973
Vintage Rolex Ladies Square-Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Watch, 1973

Vintage Rolex Ladies Square-Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Watch, 1973

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1973 Vintage Rolex Ladies Ref. 2602 2 18k White Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Rolex Steel Buckle. Case size, 16mm x 23mm lug to...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Happy Sport Square Yellow Gold White Dial Bracelet Ladies Watch 27/6581
Chopard Happy Sport Square Yellow Gold White Dial Bracelet Ladies Watch 27/6581

Chopard Happy Sport Square Yellow Gold White Dial Bracelet Ladies Watch 27/6581

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard Happy Sport Ladies Watch Model Number: 27/6851-0007 100% Authentic New / Old Stock Comes with original Chopard Box, Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty, and Instruct...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pocket Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Pocket Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Art Deco white gold pocket watch, of square outline, and roman numerals to the silvered dial

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Franck Muller Master Square 18k White Gold Men's Watch Automatic 6000 H SC DT D
Franck Muller Master Square 18k White Gold Men's Watch Automatic 6000 H SC DT D

Franck Muller Master Square 18k White Gold Men's Watch Automatic 6000 H SC DT D

By Franck Muller

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Franck Muller Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 36-39.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 25mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Diamond Bezel, Roman Numerals, Sapphire Cryst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Roger Dubuis White Gold Golden Square Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch
Roger Dubuis White Gold Golden Square Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch

Roger Dubuis White Gold Golden Square Limited Edition Automatic Wristwatch

By Roger Dubuis

Located in Dallas, TX

Roger Dubuis Golden Square Pre Owned Automatic 18k White Gold Wrist Watch.

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Pierre Kunz Lady's White Gold Square Wristwatch with Retrograde Seconds
Pierre Kunz Lady's White Gold Square Wristwatch with Retrograde Seconds

Pierre Kunz Lady's White Gold Square Wristwatch with Retrograde Seconds

By Pierre Kunz

Located in Boston, MA

Pierre Kunz lady's 18k white gold Seconde Virevoltante Rétrograde wristwatch, automatic movement, 36mm x 43mm. Pierre Kunz model No. 018 SVR with 18k white gold case, display back mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cober “Cushion Square” ladies White Gold with real Sapphire glass Wristwatch
Cober “Cushion Square” ladies White Gold with real Sapphire glass Wristwatch

Cober “Cushion Square” ladies White Gold with real Sapphire glass Wristwatch

By Vincent Cober

Located in OSS, NH

Handmade watch with a quartz movement, made of 18 Carat white gold and water-resistant up to 5ATM in a 26 x 28 mm case. An immediate eye-catcher is the hand-filed watch face, which t...

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2010s Dutch Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18K Nisus White Gold w/ Diamonds Wristwatch
18K Nisus White Gold w/ Diamonds Wristwatch

18K Nisus White Gold w/ Diamonds Wristwatch

Located in Bradford, Ontario

Nisus wristwatch in 18K White Gold with diamonds. Custom made band is also 18K White Gold Weight without movement: 32.95 grams Total weight: 36 grams This 18k White Gold watch is...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Franck Muller Master Square 05/059 18 Karat White Gold Silver Dial Automatic
Franck Muller Master Square 05/059 18 Karat White Gold Silver Dial Automatic

Franck Muller Master Square 05/059 18 Karat White Gold Silver Dial Automatic

By Franck Muller

Located in Miami, FL

Fine Pre-owned Franck Muller Watch. Certified preowned Dress Franck Muller Master Square 6000 K SC watch is made out of white gold on a Black Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold ta...

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Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches

Cober "Square One" Ladies crocodile leather with 38 pavé Diamonds Wristwatch
Cober "Square One" Ladies crocodile leather with 38 pavé Diamonds Wristwatch

Cober "Square One" Ladies crocodile leather with 38 pavé Diamonds Wristwatch

By Vincent Cober

Located in OSS, NH

This 18 Carat white gold Cober "Square One" watch. The case is set with 38 pavé Diamonds E/LC.

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2010s Dutch Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cober "Square One" Ladies crocodile leather with 38 pavé Diamonds Wristwatch
Cober "Square One" Ladies crocodile leather with 38 pavé Diamonds Wristwatch

Cober "Square One" Ladies crocodile leather with 38 pavé Diamonds Wristwatch

By Vincent Cober

Located in OSS, NH

This yellow gold Cober Square One watch is also available in rose gold and white gold.

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2010s Dutch Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Square Dancer with Diamond Bezel 18K Solid White Gold Watch
Piaget Square Dancer with Diamond Bezel 18K Solid White Gold Watch

Piaget Square Dancer with Diamond Bezel 18K Solid White Gold Watch

By Piaget

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Do not miss out on the Piaget Square Dancer Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch, a true masterpiece of watchmaking and a symbol of luxury.

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Roger Dubuis Golden Square Mother of Pearl 18k White Gold Watch DBGS0322
Roger Dubuis Golden Square Mother of Pearl 18k White Gold Watch DBGS0322

Roger Dubuis Golden Square Mother of Pearl 18k White Gold Watch DBGS0322

By Roger Dubuis

Located in Southampton, PA

The Roger Dubuis Golden Square Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Watch DBGS0322 is a bold and loud timepiece with a wide square case and a rich, full dial.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Santos White Square Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch
Cartier Santos White Square Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch

Cartier Santos White Square Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Cartier Santos N/A is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a square shape face, no featur...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Tubogas 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Watch Square Dial
Bulgari Bvlgari Tubogas 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Watch Square Dial

Bulgari Bvlgari Tubogas 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Watch Square Dial

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Tri-color 18 Karat Bulgari Tubogas Watch with Square Dial Quartz Movement F111 SW 22mm Sq Circa 1990s Pristine Condition - looks and feels rarely if ever worn Stephanie Win...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Unisex Piaget Swiss Watch Ultra-Thin Square Case and Gold Band
Unisex Piaget Swiss Watch Ultra-Thin Square Case and Gold Band

Unisex Piaget Swiss Watch Ultra-Thin Square Case and Gold Band

By Piaget

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Gentleman PIAGET Swiss watch with ultra-thin square case and original white gold band.

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Gold

Vintage Longines 18k TT Gold Square Hammered Link Bracelet Wrist Watch
Vintage Longines 18k TT Gold Square Hammered Link Bracelet Wrist Watch

Vintage Longines 18k TT Gold Square Hammered Link Bracelet Wrist Watch

By Longines

Located in Montclair, NJ

This elegant and luxurious vintage Longines wrist watch features a 28mm wide solid 18k gold square shaped case.

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Gold

Franck Muller White Gold Master Square Automatic Wristwatch
Franck Muller White Gold Master Square Automatic Wristwatch

Franck Muller White Gold Master Square Automatic Wristwatch

By Franck Muller

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 43 Dial: Silvered Bracelet: Brown Crocodile Leather Strap Length: Unused adjustable Strap Width: At Ca...

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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Baume & Mercier Square Silver Dial 14 Karat White Gold Hand Wind Ladies Watch
Baume & Mercier Square Silver Dial 14 Karat White Gold Hand Wind Ladies Watch

Baume & Mercier Square Silver Dial 14 Karat White Gold Hand Wind Ladies Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

(18419) This pre-owned Baume et Mercier Geneve is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a mechanical movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a square shap...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Baume & Mercier Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Square Dress
Baume & Mercier Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Square Dress

Baume & Mercier Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Square Dress

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: Blancpain manual Function: hours, minutes Case: 25.50mm square case, smooth bezel, push/pull crown Band: Baume & Mercier 14K white gold bar link bracelet, integrated clasp ...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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White Gold Square Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact white gold square watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a white gold square watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing white gold square watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roger Dubuis, Bulgari and Audemars Piguet each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any white gold square watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes square cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a white gold square watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a White Gold Square Watch?

On average, a white gold square watch at 1stDibs sells for $13,760, while they’re typically $2,300 on the low end and $38,495 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.