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14 Karat Yellow Gold Wittnauer Ladies Watch
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wittnauer Ladies Watch

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wittnauer Ladies Watch

By Wittnauer

Located in Westfield, NJ

14k yellow gold watch with Arabic and dot hours, gold band marked 585. Length 6 1/2 inches.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wittnauer Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Dress Watch
Wittnauer Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Dress Watch

Wittnauer Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Dress Watch

By Wittnauer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous Wittnauer diamond dress watch. This 14 karat white gold 17 jewel Swiss movement is set

Category

20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Unique Miniature Working Wittnauer Alarm Clock Gold Charm Pendant
Unique Miniature Working Wittnauer Alarm Clock Gold Charm Pendant

Unique Miniature Working Wittnauer Alarm Clock Gold Charm Pendant

By Wittnauer

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This fabulous 14k gold charm is an actual miniature Wittnauer clock that does not work. Actually

Category

Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch
Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch

Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch

By Wittnauer

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Gorgeous Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat white gold and six Diamond Ladie`s cocktail watch. The watch

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Deco 14 Karat Gold Wittnauer Automatic Watch with Original Suede Band
Vintage Deco 14 Karat Gold Wittnauer Automatic Watch with Original Suede Band

Vintage Deco 14 Karat Gold Wittnauer Automatic Watch with Original Suede Band

By Wittnauer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Wittnaur 14k yellow gold watch with a round face and an automatic movement. The watch is

Category

Mid-20th Century Swazi Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Rubina 14 Karat Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Black Crocodile Band
Vintage Rubina 14 Karat Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Black Crocodile Band

Vintage Rubina 14 Karat Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Black Crocodile Band

By Wittnauer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rubina 14k yellow gold watch with a round face and an automatic movement. The watch is in

Category

Mid-20th Century Swazi Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Wittnauer Estate Timepiece
Ladies 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Wittnauer Estate Timepiece

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Wittnauer Estate Timepiece

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite 14K white gold Longines Wittnauer timepiece circa 1940s contains 28 single cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

By Wittnauer

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Wittnauer 14K Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 14K yellow gold ( 22 x 32mm ). White

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Wittnauer Yellow Gold manual wind Wristwatch
Wittnauer Yellow Gold manual wind Wristwatch

Wittnauer Yellow Gold manual wind Wristwatch

By Wittnauer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: square 29.50mm x 22mm 14k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wittnauer Solid Gold Vintage Manual Wind Watch, circa 1920s
Wittnauer Solid Gold Vintage Manual Wind Watch, circa 1920s

Wittnauer Solid Gold Vintage Manual Wind Watch, circa 1920s

By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Longines Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

Longines Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Stamford, CT

Inside case: Longines - Wittnauer Watch Co 14k A20477 Movement: Longines Wittnauer 17 jewels 22 L Swiss

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch

Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch

By Wittnauer

Located in Dallas, TX

Wittnauer 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch - Manual winding. 14K yellow gold ( 22 x 32mm ) . White

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Vintage Wittnauer 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

By Wittnauer

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Wittnauer 14K Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 14K yellow gold ( 22 x 32mm ). White

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Art Deco Retro Top Hat Diamond Ruby Wittnauer Wristwatch Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Art Deco Retro Top Hat Diamond Ruby Wittnauer Wristwatch Bracelet 14 Karat Gold

Art Deco Retro Top Hat Diamond Ruby Wittnauer Wristwatch Bracelet 14 Karat Gold

By Wittnauer

Located in New York, NY

A MUSEUM QUALITY ART DECO RETRO WRISTWATCH BRACELET BY WITTNAUER - IN WORKING ORDER - IN SOLID 14

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

1953 Vintage Longines Wittnauer 7596576 19mm in 14K Yellow Gold
1953 Vintage Longines Wittnauer 7596576 19mm in 14K Yellow Gold

1953 Vintage Longines Wittnauer 7596576 19mm in 14K Yellow Gold

By Longines

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Longines Model: Wittnauer Reference: 7596576 Gender: Ladies Year of

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wittnauer 14K YG Rectangular Case circa 1930's
Wittnauer 14K YG Rectangular Case circa 1930's

Wittnauer 14K YG Rectangular Case circa 1930's

By Wittnauer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Wittnauer 14K YG rectangular case circa 1930's with engraved bezel and edges. Matte silver silver

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Wittnauer 1200, Silver Dial Certified Authentic
Longines Wittnauer 1200, Silver Dial Certified Authentic

Longines Wittnauer 1200, Silver Dial Certified Authentic

By Longines

Located in Miami, FL

Longines Wittnauer Reference #:Unknown. Art Deco Longines Wittnauer Men’s Vintage Watch 14K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Wittnauer Classic 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Wittnauer Classic 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch

Wittnauer Classic 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch

By Wittnauer

Located in Surfside, FL

Unisex Wittnauer 14k yellow gold manual wind watch case, 14k bezel, leather leather band with two

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gold and Diamond Alarm Clock Charm
Gold and Diamond Alarm Clock Charm

Gold and Diamond Alarm Clock Charm

By Wittnauer

Located in New York, NY

Figural "alarm clock" charm. 14K yellow gold, set with four diamonds on the dial. Made by

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Category

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Materials

18k Gold

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...

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By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...

Category

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Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Braintree, GB

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By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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Steel

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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Patek Philippe

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By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

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By Gruen

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

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Wittnauer 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact wittnauer 14k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 12 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a wittnauer 14k 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 wittnauer 14k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Wittnauer and Longines each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A wittnauer 14k can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 alternatives. When shopping for a wittnauer 14k, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Wittnauer 14k?

On average, a wittnauer 14k at 1stDibs sells for $1,111, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $6,800 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.