During the 1950s through the 1970s, the mechanisms created by Swiss watchmaker Bueche Girod were so admired that other jewelry houses such as Cartier — by then already quite revered for its striking timepieces — sourced cases and manual winding movements from the company. The brand also produced watches for Bulova and Universal Genève. While the fruit of these collaborations can be found on the secondhand market by enthusiasts of vintage watches, Bueche Girod-branded watches are scarce, making them highly collectible today.
In 1947, in Biel/Bienne, Vital Bueche founded Bueche Girod, combining his last name with that of his wife, Edwige Girod, for the company name. Over the years, the brand’s brilliant Swiss engineering garnered international acclaim, and its fussy detailing lured in customers, too.
Today’s collectors of shaped watches will find lots to love in vintage Bueche Girod designs and jewelry watch lovers are likely in the know about the manufacturer, which frequently adorned its bezels and dials with gemstones in an attempt to target the high-end American market. Its 18K gold, diamond-encrusted ladies watches epitomized luxury and catered to the very social cocktail party set of the mid-20th century.
Bueche Girod also has a history of being a favorite brand among the rich and famous. Comedian and watch collector Jerry Lewis owned a Bueche Girod, and Frank Sinatra wore one while performing at the Sands Casino. A million dollars was reportedly spent on wardrobe for Martin Scorsese’s crime drama Casino, and while jewelry collectors are likely familiar with the BVLGARI accessories worn by Sharon Stone's character in the movie, some of the budget went to the Bueche Girod watch worn by Robert De Niro in the film.
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Large Scale Ladies Vintage Bueche Girod Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking and large scale ladies vintage Bueche Girod wrist watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold and is pavee set with an approximate t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bueche-Girod Lapis-Lazuli Dial, Diamond Bezel Classic Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage timepiece was created in Geneva Switzerland. The vivid blue Lapis dial is flecked with Pyrite and Calcite, both of which are signature characteristics for this natural hardstone. The movement is an ultra thin high grade mechanical Swiss movement, and surrounding the dial is a bezel of twenty two marquise cut diamonds of overall G/H color and VS1+ clarity having a total weight of 2.75ct. The graduated integral gold...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bueche Girod $20 Gold Coin Watch ca' 1980
By Bueche Girod
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare 18k liberty gold coin (1899 $20) made into a watch by Bueche Girod, ca' 1980. Bueche-Girod 17 jewel manual wind wristwatch reference CG99...
Gold
Bueche Girod 18 Karat, Yellow Midcentury Watch Originally Owned by Jerry Lewis
By Bueche Girod
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bueche Girod Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 18mm MOVEMEN...
Bueche Girod 18K Gold Two-Time Zone Mechanical Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This is a unique dual time wristwatch from Bueche Girod, a maker known for producing some of Cartier's most distinctive timepieces in the 1960s and 1970s. The watch features a striki...
18k Gold
Bueche Girod Dress Watch In 9K White Gold Integrated Bracelet Ca' 1970's
By Bueche Girod
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare watch by Bueche Girod, sold in 1973. Crafted from 9k white gold. Manual wind movement, original black dial. Integrated bracelet measures approx. 26mm wide.
Bueche Girod Square 18k Gold Diamond Bezel & Textured Dauphine Bracelet Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic, Swiss made watch by Bueche Girod. Featuring an 18k solid gold and diamond set bezel. Vital Bueche founded Bueche Girod brand in 1947. He combined his own last name with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bueche Girod Dual Time Mechanical Watch Ca' 1970's
By Bueche Girod
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An unusual dual time mechanical watch by Bueche Girod in 18k gold. The blue dial shimmers/reflects in the bright light. The watch has a substantial wrist presence and weight. measure...
18k Gold
Vintage Bueche Girod Caliber 67 Rectangular Curved 18k Yellow Gold Hand Engraved
By Bueche Girod
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Bueche Girod Movement: Swiss Made Hand Wound Mechanical Movement - 17 Jewels - Caliber 67 Case & Bracelet Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Size: 35 x 17.5mm (length ...
Yellow Gold
Corum 1880 S Liberty Head 10 Dollar US Gold Coin Watch
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
Corum 18k gold watch, with 1880 S Liberty Head 10 dollar US gold coin case. Case measures 28mm in diameter. Corum gold plated buckle, band is not origina...
Gold
Baume & Mercier Diamond Bezel Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the epitome of elegance with the Baume & Mercier Diamond Bezel Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch. Quartz movement. The oval shape case is glistening with a halo of round c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leath...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Stepped Case 18k Solid Gold Watch circa 1980’s
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage man’s Piaget 18K gold rectangular dress watch with pronounced stepped case design, original champagne dial with printed black Roman fig...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 X 24 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Yellow Gold Oval case, Piaget Factory White Gold Diamond set Bezel totaling 1.20 Carats. Caliber 9P 17 Jewel, mechanic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Excellent Condition Length: 6.5 inch Dial Width: 0.82 inch Weight: 32.6 grams
Vintage Piaget Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lapis Lazuli Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Two luxury houses joined in the 1970s to create this exquisite piece. This 1960s watch is Crafted in solid 18k 18K Yellow Gold, with a Diamond Bezel &...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Piaget 32mm face Model #13427 A4 Automatic movement Circa 1980s
18k Gold
Piaget 18k Gold and Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18k Gold and Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch Details: Mechanical, back-wind, rectangular textured gold-tone dial, black markers and hands, 16 round diamonds ap. .55 ct., glass ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is square, decorated with golden Arabic numerals. The bottom marked "Juvénia Swiss manufacture Switerland". Small ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bueche-Girod Vintage 18k Gold Watch With A Leather Croc Embossed Strap
By Bueche Girod
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Bueche-Girod Vintage 18k Gold Watch With A Leather Croc Embossed Strap This vintage Swiss-made piece has an oval case with a rope-pattern bezel in 18k yellow gold and a b...
18k Gold
Bueche Girod Large Vintage Yellow Gold 2 Time Zone Wrist watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Large and Impressive Bueche Girod 2 Time Zone Wrist Watch, 35 X 31 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case. Having 2 individual 17 Jewel mechanical, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bueche Girod 18k Gold 17j Mechanical Round Diamond Wrist Watch Bracelet
By Bueche Girod
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.98ctw (approx.) Watchmaker: Bueche Girod Movement: Swiss Made Hand Wou...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Marvelous Bueche Girod 18K Gold 7 1/4th Inches
By Bueche Girod
Located in Media, PA
Bueche Girod Gold Wristwatch 18 kt., Manuel mechanical, rectangular textured gold-tone dial. black bar markers, dia. ap. 20 x 18 mm., textured gold mesh strap with fold-over clasp, ...
18k Gold
Marvelous Bueche Girod 18K Gold Ladies Watch With Diamonds
By Bueche Girod
Located in Media, PA
An 18K Bueche Girod wristwatch accented with diamonds and sapphires, with a yellow gold mesh-weave bracelet with fold over clasp. Watch movement is manual wind and the watch is curre...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bueche-Girod 18k Gold & 5.00 Diamond Knitted Bracelet Dress Watch, Ref Y 9801
By Bueche Girod
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Being an owner of this magnificent timepiece is very special & will certainly prove a great investment! Finest craftsmanship - represented in elaborate details & precise design - is this piece's highlight, along with the renowned name. ~~~ This cocktail dress ladies’ wristwatch features an oval shaped 18K white & yellow gold Case, That measures 31mm x 28mm Caseback is numbered Y 9801, 110031 & bearing a French hallmark Dial & bezel are lavishly set with 90 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds of Top Wesselton quality of 5.00ct in total approx. Powered by Swiss Bueche-Girod Manual Movement (as fine as any Patek Philippe movement) Signed & numbered 17 jewels, Caliber 3601 The elaborately crafted “knitted” bracelet...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Bueche Girod Tigers Eye 18k Gold 2.64ctw Marquise Diamond Oval Wrist Watch Y9802
By Bueche Girod
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classy, vintage, ladies' Bueche-Girod wrist watch is mounted in its original solid 18k yellow and white gold case. The case is permanently affixed to its original 18.22mm solid ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bueche Girod Tigers Eye 18k Gold 2.64ctw Marquise Diamond Oval Wrist Watch Y9802
By Bueche Girod
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classy, vintage, ladies' Bueche-Girod wrist watch is mounted in its original solid 18k yellow and white gold case. The case is permanently affixed to its original 18.22mm solid ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bueche Girod Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Dial Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Bueche Girod Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 22 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case with a White Gold bezel of White and Cognac Round Brilliant c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bueche Girod for Ruser Elongated Yellow Gold Watch Owned and Worn by Jerry Lewis
By Bueche Girod
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Bueche Girod Retailed by Ruser Wrist Watch, owned and worn by Hollywood Icon Jerry Lewis, 43 M.M. Lug end to end X 17 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Curved case, 17 Jewel, ...
18k Gold
Elegant 18k Vintage Bueche-Girod Ruby and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch was designed and created in Geneva Switzerland by Bueche-Girod during the 1970's. Featuring an oval head, and herring bone pattern ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bueche-Girod 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Jade, Emerald, & Diamond Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bueche-Girod Manual Wind Wristwatch With Jade Stone Dial. Bezel Features 27 Emeralds & 27 Diamonds Totaling Approximately 5.50 Carats. Adjustable Lengt...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold