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Watches For Sale
Creator: Piaget
Creator: Bucherer
Bucherer Gold-Plated Alarm Watch Automatic "Memomatic" w/ Leather Band 2980 Date
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer Gold-Plated Alarm Watch Automatic "Memomatic" w/ Leather Band 2980 Date Movement #2980 Serial #30590XX Case #9751 Gold-Plated Tonneau Ca...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Piaget Polo Date G0A41003 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Polo Date G0A41003 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 135919 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Piaget Model: Polo Date Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Autom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Piaget Polo GOA26021 in yellow gold with a Silver dial 38mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Polo in 18k yellow gold with white arabic and stick dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref GOA26021. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Piage...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Piaget Black Tie P10098 in White Gold with a Silver dial 28mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Black Tie in 18k white gold with pave diamond case on Original Piaget black leather strap and Piaget 18k white gold tang buckle. Manual wind. 3...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver, White Gold

Piaget Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Lady's Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Lady's Wristwatch Round-shaped case (2 cm) lined with 36 round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.72 carat total, featuri...
Category

Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Piaget Women's Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Case #1001 B5 Serial #124888 18k Yellow Gold Case 10 mm Wide 9 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 24 mm Thickness = 6 mm Gold Dial w/ Black Tic Marks & Hands (M & H) Labeled "PIAGET / SWI...
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
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
Category

20th Century Watches

Vintage Ladies 18kt Gold Piaget Dancer Diamonds Wrist Watch, Quartz , Diam 23 mm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Ladies 18 kt. Yellow Gold Piaget Dancer Wristwatch, Diamonds , Quartz Movement, Diameter 23 mm Reference: 80563K81 Movement: quartz, Piaget mechanical manual winding Case...
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Asymmetrical Hobnail Bezel Dress Watch circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Piaget Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne "Hobnail" bezel METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 28mm X Width 36mm CIRCA: 1970's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Manual Winding DIAL / HANDS: Black Original / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Black Alligator, 18mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare model by Piaget, made when Gerald Piaget...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches

Piaget Protocole 18k White Gold Diamond Dial Bracelet Quartz Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and luxurious ladies' Piaget "Protocole" wrist watch features a 19.70mm wide solid 18k white gold case. The case has a high polished finish and is pavé set with 48 round...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Square Dancer with Diamond Bezel 18K Solid White Gold Watch
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. Crafted from white ...
Category

Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget C1970's Sapphire & Diamond Bezel 18k White Gold REF. 9366A6 30mm
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget REF. 9366A6 Diamond & Sapphire Bezel 18k White Gold 30mm 1970's Pre-owned, excellent condition Piaget reference 9366A6 18k white g...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Bucherer Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch. Circa 1990. Total weight: 31.31 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category

1990s Swiss Anglo-Indian Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Black Diamond Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Design Vintage Estate Watch
Located in Oakton, VA
Piaget 18k yellow gold watch with black dial and diamond markers. Quartz. 25.5 mm case size.. Circa 1970's. Will fit a 7.". Circa 1970s. This fine quality vintage hand crafted time p...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer Automatic 18Kt Gold Art Deco Wrist Watch with Original Black Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / C...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Gold Diamond Emerald and Jadite Dial Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Ladies Piaget Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Diamond and Emerald set Bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind ...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Piaget 18K White Gold Limelight Gala Turquoise 32mm Dial Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elegance meets sophistication in the Piaget Limelight Gala watch, a 32mm timepiece that radiates luxury and style. Crafted in rhodium-fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Octagonal Case White Gold Onyx Dial Baguette Diamond Bezel 97910 A 6
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold Octagonal Case men's wristwatch, by Piaget. This vintage wristwatch features a black onyx dial, which is complemented with a fixed octagonal bezel, set with 30 bag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Piaget Cocktail Watch Diamond & Sapphire Set 2504 Watch
Located in London, GB
A ladies Cocktail Watch crafted in white gold by Piaget. Featuring a silver dial with a white gold bezel set with 19 baguette cut sapphires and 19 baguette cut diamonds. Fitted with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Piaget Classique 40825 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Classique 40825 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 131445 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Piaget Model: Classique Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-w...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1980s Piaget Lapis Lazuli Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite display of brilliance and blue color, contrasting with the yellow gold. From Circa in the Late 1980s. crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.  Embellished with factory set diamonds...
Category

1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Piaget 18k White Gold Lady's Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18k White Gold Lady's Wristwatch Rectangular shaped case with rounded corners, 18 karat white gold, with the classic Piaget surface finish on the str...
Category

Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Polo Ladies Yellow Gold and 20 Carats of Diamonds Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Piaget Polo Reference 15201 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, set with approximately 20 Carats of Fine White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds in a soft flexible bracelet, ...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 4642P32 18k White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k White Gold bezel Dial: Silver dial with Silver han...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Women's Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Women's Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #2412 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 16 mm in Diameter (18 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 19 mm Lug-to-L...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Watch Polo Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Watch signed by Piaget. Polo model. quartz movement. 1980-90. numbered 15201 443752 C701. Case 2 cm. bracelet size 18 cm. width strap: 1cm recently revised perfect working. yellow go...
Category

20th Century French Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bucherer Paradiso 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Bucherer Paradiso 28mm Ladies Watch. This piece is in 18K Yellow Gold and Features 47 Brilliant Diamonds and two Triangular Shaped, Cabochon Cut Sapphires. Estimated diamond...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bucherer Alacria Princess 00.10703.07.77.21 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Stee
Located in New York, NY
Bucherer Alacria Princess 00.10703.07.77.21 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Stee SKU: 131559 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Bucherer Model: Alacria Princess Country of Origin: Switzerland ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Piaget Vintage Green Jade Dial Diamond Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Vintage Green jade Dial Diamond Gold Ladies WatchThis vintage 1970s Piaget natural jade and Diamond 18K white Gold Designer Wrist Watch is hardly...
Category

1970s European Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Piaget Miss Protocole Yellow Gold Diamond Set
Located in London, GB
A stylish ladies 17mm Piaget Miss Protocole crafted in yellow gold. Featuring a stunning gold diamond dial and a yellow gold bezel set with round...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Stepped Case 18k Solid Gold Watch circa 1980’s
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...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget G0A29116 Black Tie Wristwatch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget MPN: G0A29116 Model: Black Tie Case Material: 18k rose gold Case Diameter: 30mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Diamond bezel Dial: Rose gold and diamond bro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Women's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Women's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #6650 Case #4306T 18k Yellow Gold Rectangular Case 13 mm Wide (15 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 25 ...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 80564 18 Karat Black Diamond Dial Ladies Watch In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Model: 80564 K 81 Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 25mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: 18k yellow gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Black dial wit...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer Alacria Princess 00.10703.07.77.21 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Stee
Located in New York, NY
Bucherer Alacria Princess 00.10703.07.77.21 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Stee SKU: 131559 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Bucherer Model: Alacria Princess Country of Origin: Switzerland ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Piaget Watch Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Women watches signed by Piaget. yellow gold 750 thousandths. oval case. mechanical movement. housing dimensions: 26.8 mm x 24 mm. strap length: 18.5 cm. strap width front: 1.68 cm at...
Category

20th Century French Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

PiageT Polo 18 Karat Diamond Pave Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Piaget Polo is an exquisite watch that embodies the brand's dedication to luxury and craftsmanship. With its 18k white gold case and a diameter of 32mm, it exudes elegance and so...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Polo 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch 15281
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant authentic ladies wrist watch is by Piaget form the POLO collection. The case and band is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold featuring a lovely solid gold link bracelet with a black dial watch and gold tone hands. Sapphire crystal, the case and band blends together with the same width. It is signed Piaget Swiss...
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Late 20th Century Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer Classic 18k Yellow Gold Wind Bracelet Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Bucherer 18k yellow gold "Bark"manual wind bracelet watch with hinged dial cover. Manual wind. 7.5 inch length. 15 mm case and bracelet widt...
Category

1960s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget Diamond Opal Dial 18K Gold Ref 9706 Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
High quality Piaget's rarest Opal Dial Luxury Boutique Vintage Watch,  Featuring sparkle diamond bezel, with (35) Round Cut Diamonds, weighing 0.70 carats, Exquisite genuine Opal di...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Piaget Classic Cocktail 18k 750 Factory Set Diamonds Solid Gold Watch Ref 8148
Located in PARIS, FR
PIAGET Founded in 1896 For the discerning ones Wear Piaget watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Veruschka, Marisa Berenson, Ursula Andress, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Maurice Chevalier, Mireille Mathieu, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol amongst countless others. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Piaget cocktail watch in fine 18k gold. MODEL Piaget Classic Diamonds Reference : 8148 CASE MATERIAL: 18k 750 Solid Gold with Diamonds factory set Dial, case and movement signed. MEASURES : 20 mm without the crown DIAL: Golden dial Swords hands. FRONT GLASS: Mineral glass. MOVEMENT : Piaget Quartz...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18kt Piaget Dancer w/ Diamonds
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18kt Piaget Dancer model 80564K81. Circa late 1990's. Size 23mm. Housed with a quartz movement calibre 8P2 with 10 jewels. There is a white mothe...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Altiplano Origin GOA39107 Unisex Watch in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Piaget Altiplano Origin GOA39107 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 131710 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Piaget Model: Altiplano Origin Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mech...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Ladies Piaget Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel 18k Gold Manual Winding Wristwatch
Located in Braintree, GB
Ladies Piaget custom diamond dial and bezel 18k gold manual winding wristwatch, circa 1990's Comes in original box and service document. Model Nr : 41545 Gender: Ladies Case Diamet...
Category

1990s Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget 9706D23 18k White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k white gold Diamond bezel Dial: Opal dial with silver hands Bracelet: 18k White Go...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Altiplano P10920 Watch
Located in London, GB
A stunning Altplano crafted in white gold by Paiget. Featuring a black semi-skeleton dial with applied numerals and a fixed white gold bezel. Encased with sapphire crystal which is v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Tanagra Ref 16051 M 401 D 18k Ladies Lapis Dial Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Tanagra, ref. 16051 M 401 D. This circa 1990 watch is solid 18K yellow gold and features a Rare Genuine Lapis dial with gold Roman numeral markers a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Watches

Materials

Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 23mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with white gold hands and S...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Altiplano GOA34116 P10524 Men's Watch in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Piaget Model: Altiplano Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-winding Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019 CASE DETAILS Case Shape: Round C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Piaget 9706A6 18k White Gold Lapis & Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds and Sapphire gemstones Dial: Blue Lapis dial with silver hands and...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 924B2 18k White Gold Jade Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Green Jade dial with silver hands and hour markers...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9701A6 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Blue Lapis dial with white gold hands Bracelet: 18...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9821D3 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Blue lapis dial with Diamond hour markers Bracelet...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 23mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with white gold hands and S...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bucherer 18k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Original Box 2545
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer 18k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Original Box 2545 Mechanical Movement Case #2545 18k White Gold Ultrathin Round Case 33 mm in Diameter (35 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Dis...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 98174D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 27mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond bezel Dial: Yellow gold Diamond pave dial Bracelet: 18k Yell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Polo Two-Tone Gold Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat two-tone gold (yellow and white) diamond Piaget 'Polo' wrist watch. The diamonds weigh approximately 6 carats and are present throughout the whole watch, including in the...
Category

1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 'Polo' Ladies in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel & Piaget Papers
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget signed "Polo" ladies wrist watch in 18k yellow gold with diamonds. Complete with original Piaget certificate papers. 18k yellow gold 32mm case with an 18kt solid gold bracele...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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