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Elgin Lord Elgin Watch 26933 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
Elgin Lord Elgin Watch 26933 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual

Elgin Lord Elgin Watch 26933 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual

By Elgin

Located in Surfside, FL

Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Elgin Lord Elgin watch is made out of yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3738/115
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3738/115

Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3738/115

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

condition Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case & Bracelet Blue Dial Case Dimensions

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget 1970's  Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel  18k Yellow Gold  25mm
Piaget 1970's  Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel  18k Yellow Gold  25mm

Piaget 1970's Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold 25mm

By Piaget

Located in London, GB

Vintage Piaget Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1970's 25mm Pre-owned, excellent

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date President 1802 Unpolished 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men's
Rolex Day-Date President 1802 Unpolished 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men's

Rolex Day-Date President 1802 Unpolished 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men's

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Day-Date President 1802 Unpolished 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men's 36mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Original Champaign Automatic Dial Watch 19s
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Original Champaign Automatic Dial Watch 19s

Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Original Champaign Automatic Dial Watch 19s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Original Champaign Automatic Dial Watch 1991 SKU: WA00011 PRIMARY

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Dancer Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial and Bracelet Ladies Watch 80564k818
Piaget Dancer Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial and Bracelet Ladies Watch 80564k818

Piaget Dancer Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial and Bracelet Ladies Watch 80564k818

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case & Bracelet Diamond Bezel, Dial and Bracelet Champagne Dial

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jules Jergensen Yellow Gold Original Diamond Dial Manual Wristwatch, circa 1945
Jules Jergensen Yellow Gold Original Diamond Dial Manual Wristwatch, circa 1945

Jules Jergensen Yellow Gold Original Diamond Dial Manual Wristwatch, circa 1945

By Jules Jurgensen

Located in Metairie, LA

solid 14k yellow gold. It is in 100% mint condition. From the case and dial, to the crystal

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men's Chronograph Fairfax 18k Yellow Gold Case w/Sub Dials & Tachymeter
Vintage Men's Chronograph Fairfax 18k Yellow Gold Case w/Sub Dials & Tachymeter

Vintage Men's Chronograph Fairfax 18k Yellow Gold Case w/Sub Dials & Tachymeter

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Vintage Men's Chronograph Fairfax 18K Yellow Gold Case w/Sub Dials & Tachymeter Movement # 1414

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J. Jergens Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 27mm Manual watch
J. Jergens Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 27mm Manual watch

J. Jergens Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 27mm Manual watch

Located in Surfside, FL

J. Jergens in 14k yellow gold with black dial set with applied Arabic hour markers on a leather

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel 18 Carats Yellow Gold Pink Dial
Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel 18 Carats Yellow Gold Pink Dial

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel 18 Carats Yellow Gold Pink Dial

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Ballon Bleu watch signed Cartier. Bracelet : satinless steel and 18 carats yellow gold Diameter

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 3119J
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 3119J

Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 3119J

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Comes with a generic watch box 18 Yellow Gold Case & Buckle Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal White

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT Master Chocolate "Nipple" Dial 18k Yellow Gold Watch, Ref. 1675
Rolex GMT Master Chocolate "Nipple" Dial 18k Yellow Gold Watch, Ref. 1675

Rolex GMT Master Chocolate "Nipple" Dial 18k Yellow Gold Watch, Ref. 1675

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Case Size: 40 mm Dial: Chocolate Colored Bezel: Chocolate Colored Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold Buckle

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Diamond Dial 69178 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Rolex Datejust Diamond Dial 69178 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Rolex Datejust Diamond Dial 69178 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold None bezel. Champagne

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Diamond Dial 69178 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Rolex Datejust Diamond Dial 69178 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Rolex Datejust Diamond Dial 69178 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold None bezel. Champagne

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Baume Mercier Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial and Bezel Wristwatch
Baume Mercier Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial and Bezel Wristwatch

Baume Mercier Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial and Bezel Wristwatch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Dallas, TX

Mother of pearl diamond dial and bezel 18 Karat yellow gold Baume Mercier wrist watch. Woven

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Men's 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Onyx Dial Full Set
Rolex Men's 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Onyx Dial Full Set

Rolex Men's 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Onyx Dial Full Set

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

ROLEX MEN'S 18K YELLOW GOLD DAY-DATE PRESIDENT W/ BLACK ONYX DIAL – A TRUE COLLECTORS RARITY – FULL

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm 67601BA Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm 67601BA Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm 67601BA Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ladies 33mm 67601BA Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch Elevate your

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Patterned Dial Wristwatch Ref 2594
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Patterned Dial Wristwatch Ref 2594

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Patterned Dial Wristwatch Ref 2594

By Patek Philippe

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

One Philippe Watch, 18kt Yellow Gold, Patterned Bracelet, Smooth High Shine Polish Finish Bezel

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Dial Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch
Chopard Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Dial Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch

Chopard Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Dial Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch

By Chopard

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lady's Yellow Gold Chopard bangle bracelet watch with Nephrite jade dial. Highly unique Space-Age

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold White Dial Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2508
Rolex Yellow Gold White Dial Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2508

Rolex Yellow Gold White Dial Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2508

By Rolex

Located in Milano, IT

Unusual and stunning conditions 18 KT. yellow gold chronograph wristwatch. Produced in the '40 in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Audemars Piguet 1970's Skeleton Open-Worked Dial, Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet 1970's Skeleton Open-Worked Dial, Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet 1970's Skeleton Open-Worked Dial, Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold

By Audemars Piguet

Located in London, GB

Pre-owned, excellent condition Audemars Piguet 18k Yellow Gold open-worked skeleton diamond unisex

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Paul Newman Champagne Dial Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Paul Newman Champagne Dial Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Paul Newman Champagne Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold with Original Paul Newman champagne Cosmogrpah dial. Genuine Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual

Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Paul Newman Daytona Champagne Dial  Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Paul Newman Daytona Champagne Dial  Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Paul Newman Daytona Champagne Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre- owned Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold with Original Paul Newman champagne Cosmograph dial

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Wrist Watch “Flying Saucer” Ref. 9522 18 Carat Yellow Gold Rose Dial
Rolex Wrist Watch “Flying Saucer” Ref. 9522 18 Carat Yellow Gold Rose Dial

Rolex Wrist Watch “Flying Saucer” Ref. 9522 18 Carat Yellow Gold Rose Dial

By Rolex

Located in Milan, IT

Case: 36mm Circular case in 18 kt yellow gold with “flying saucer” shape, engraved bezel and hooded

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vicence 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Women's Watch w/ Guilloche Dial and Leather Band
Vicence 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Women's Watch w/ Guilloche Dial and Leather Band

Vicence 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Women's Watch w/ Guilloche Dial and Leather Band

By Vicence

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Vicence 14k Yellow Gold Tonneau Women's Watch w/ Guilloche Dial and Leather Band Movement #1069

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Ebel Hand-Winding Watch Brown Leather Band Round Dial
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Ebel Hand-Winding Watch Brown Leather Band Round Dial

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Ebel Hand-Winding Watch Brown Leather Band Round Dial

By Ebel

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

14k Yellow Gold Vtg Ebel Hand-Winding Watch w/ Brown Leather Band 14k Yellow Gold Case 31 mm in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Off-White Dial
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Off-White Dial

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Off-White Dial

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier Hand-Winding Watch w/ Off-White Dial Movement #2512 17

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Dancer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Men's Bracelet Watch 84023 K81
Piaget Dancer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Men's Bracelet Watch 84023 K81

Piaget Dancer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Dial Men's Bracelet Watch 84023 K81

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case & Bracelet Onyx and Gold Dust Dial Case Diameter: 32mm

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Concord Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial
Concord Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial

Concord Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch with Mother-of-Pearl Dial

By Concord Watch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

dial. It's feminine, but not too fussy. It is very small, so it is best for a woman with a petite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Lord Elgin Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Mov #556
Lord Elgin Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Mov #556

Lord Elgin Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Mov #556

By Lord Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

14k Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Case #4902 Serial #496881

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Gold yellow gold Oyster white dial Perpetual Datejust wristwatch
Rolex Gold yellow gold Oyster white dial Perpetual Datejust wristwatch

Rolex Gold yellow gold Oyster white dial Perpetual Datejust wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Spartanburg, SC

Men's 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust with white dial, fluted bezel on a leather

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Coral Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Coral Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Coral Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917

By Rolex

Located in Bologna, IT

Rolex Rolex Datejust Ref. 6917 18K Yellow Gold Case Coral Dial (perfect) Original 18K Yellow

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch
Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch

By Chopard

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Early 1970's Chopard bangle bracelet watch with fitted Tiger's Eye dial. Classic sculptural

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 6917
Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 6917

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 6917

By Rolex

Located in Bologna, IT

Rolex Rolex Datejust Ref. 6917 18K Yellow Gold Case Lapis Dial (perfect) Original 18K Yellow

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Bueche & Girod Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch with Tiger's Eye Dial
Bueche & Girod Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch with Tiger's Eye Dial

Bueche & Girod Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch with Tiger's Eye Dial

By Bueche Girod

Located in Paris, IDF

Bueche & Girod lady's 18k yellow gold bracelet watch with tiger's eye dial, mechanical manual-wind

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

ROLEX A Yellow Gold Pink "Stella" Dial Day-Date Wristwatch

ROLEX A Yellow Gold Pink "Stella" Dial Day-Date Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex, A yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch with lacquered pink "Stella" dial, case measures 36mm

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Blue Buckley Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s
Rolex Yellow Gold Blue Buckley Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s

Rolex Yellow Gold Blue Buckley Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Blue 'Buckley' Dial with Roman

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Lucien Picard N/A 59370 in yellow gold with a Gold dial 21.5mm Manual watch
Lucien Picard N/A 59370 in yellow gold with a Gold dial 21.5mm Manual watch

Lucien Picard N/A 59370 in yellow gold with a Gold dial 21.5mm Manual watch

By Lucien Piccard

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage Lucien Picard in 14k with a gold colored textured bark dial set with applied stick markers

Category

Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT Root Beer Dial Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT Root Beer Dial Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT Root Beer Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Ref. 1675 GMT-Master brown dial steel & gold, Oyster Perpetual with 24-hour bezel and hand

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini Ref. 5042 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Dial Watch, Box and Papers
Rolex Cellini Ref. 5042 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Dial Watch, Box and Papers

Rolex Cellini Ref. 5042 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Dial Watch, Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

(g): contact us Case Size: 32 mm (without crown) Dial Color: White Hour Markers: Large Golden

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master II 18k Yellow Gold, White Dial 116688
Rolex Yacht-Master II 18k Yellow Gold, White Dial 116688

Rolex Yacht-Master II 18k Yellow Gold, White Dial 116688

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

#: 116688 Lug to Lug: 51mm Case Diameter: 44mm Bezel Material: Ceramic Case Material: Yellow Gold Movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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The price for a yellow dial starts at $60 and tops out at $220,203 with these watches, on average, selling for $8,279.

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