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Watches For Sale
Creator: Piaget
Creator: Franck Muller
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 ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary 18K White Gold Men's Watch Ref 8885
Located in Dallas, TX
Franck Muller Casablanca 10th Anniversary 18K White Gold Men's Watch Ref 8885 - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal. 18K White gold tonneau case ( 39 x 55 mm ). 18K White dial with White luminous Arabic numerals , two subdials. Black Franck Muller...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

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

PIAGET Altiplano White Gold 18K
Located in Geneva, CH
Pre-Owned Piaget Altiplano (GOA33112) manual wind watch, features a 40mm 18k white gold case surrounding a silver dial on a brand new black alligator strap with an 18k white gold tan...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 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...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow 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...
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1990s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 18K White Gold 15201 Polo Evening Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
This Pristine Condition preowned 21st century Piaget POLO all diamond watch is the perfect glamour piece. Featuring all original factory-set diamonds, approximately 20.00 carats, E-F, color VVS Clarity. This Piaget quartz...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Franck Muller Casablanca 2000s 10th Anniversary LE Automatic Swiss BU103
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Luxury, Men's Franck Muller 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Casablanca Ref.8880 automatic, c.2005, all original, with box and paper. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Franck Muller-signed black dial, white Arabic numeral hour markers, white minute and hour hands, central sweeping second hand, hands and dial in immaculate condition. Scratch resistance sapphire crystal in perfect condition. Black PVD stainless steel case measures 39mm x 55mm, in like new condition. 21-jeweled Franck Muller automatic...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

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

Franck Muller Casablanca 29mm Custom Iced Out w/4ct Diamonds Watch Ref 7502S6
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Franck Muller Casablanca 29mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 7502S6 and is in Excellent Condition ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Franck Muller Master Calendar Chronograph Rose Gold 6850 CC MC Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Franck Muller Ref. 6850 CC MC Master Calendar Master of Complications Magnum Limited Edition Wrist Watch. 39 X 34 M.M. x 12 M.M. thick 18k Rose Gold 2 piece Tonneau case, ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Piaget Protocole Exceptional White Gold Pave Diamond Sapphire Ladies Watch 83541
Located in Atlanta, GA
Piaget Protocole Exceptional White Gold Pave Diamond Sapphire Ladies Watch 83541. Quartz movement. 18k white gold case 22.5 x 20.0 mm. 18k white gold original Piaget factory diamond ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Franck Muller Long Island Watch in 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
Franck Muller is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1991 known for its exceptional artistry, innovative designs, and high-end timepieces. The brand has gained recognition for its unique a...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White 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...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

18k 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...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Franck Muller 6850 QPE 46X34 Perpetual Calendar Rare Blue Dial Complete
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perpetual Calendar**: This timepiece features a perpetual calendar, a highly intricate and sought-after complication in the world of horology. It not only accurately tracks the day, date, and month but also factors in leap years, ensuring that it always displays the correct date. Completeness**: When described as "Complete," it likely means that this watch comes with all of its original documentation, including box. This completeness is highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts as it adds historical and investment value to the timepiece. In essence, what makes this Franck Muller 6850...
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1990s Art Nouveau Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Franck Muller Cintree Curvex 5850 SC 32MM Platinum Rotor 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Franck Muller Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 79.56 grams 18K yellow gold Franck Muller Swiss made watch. Engraved with "750". The "FRANCK MULLER " trad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Dancer Quartz Wristwatch Ref 15317
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful sleek design 18k yellow gold ladies Piaget Dancer 15317 quartz with no crown showing push button back set. Length: 7 inches – can be sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k 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 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 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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller Master of Complications SS Curvex Collection
Located in Jupiter, FL
Franck Muller watch from Curvex collection “Master of complications” Stainless steel 39x29mm size Quartz movement (two hand) 5link stainless steel bracele...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

Franck Muller Curvex 6850 SC 34MM 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Franck Muller Gender: Unisex Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 81.70 grams. Engraved with "N 167" and "750". The "Franck Muller" trademark (or hallmark) can al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Polo Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Piaget Polo Lady's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 31mm diameter from corner to corner. Fits a six inch wrist. Quartz Model 15761.C701 / 413724
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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

Franck Muller 18K Rose Gold Diamond Women's Luxury Wrist Watch w Box Papers
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy perfection in this ultra fine luxury timepiece from the current Round Collection by world famous Swiss watch maker Franck Muller. Known for unique designs using only high quality materials with limited productions of Grand Complications and Luxury Watches designs. Beautifully presented, this exceptional women's luxury watch of heirloom quality is crafted of 18 karat rose gold with over 4.28 carat of diamonds adorning the bezel, lugs, crown and buckle. A stylish white dial has Roman numerals in black and a mineral crystal. The overall case measurement is 38.95mm round. The inside bezel measurement is 28.9mm and the thickness is 9.94mm. A Swiss two-hand quartz movement with fresh battery powers the time piece. Three alligator leather watch straps...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Franck Muller Conquistador Sport GPG 9900 SC DT GPG Men's Watch in Titanium
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Conquistador Sport GPG 9900 SC DT GPG Men's Watch in Titanium SKU: 127532 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Franck Muller Model: Conquistador Sport GPG Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Hand-winding Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019 Condition: In excellent condition and recently serviced by a certified watchmaker. All components are factory original. Photos of actual watch. Frank...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Full Diamond Watch 18ct White Gold
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Piaget full diamond watch. 18K white gold with gold hands and dial frame. Exquisite GENDER: Female MOVEMENT: Quartz CASE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Fully Loaded Dress Watch Women's 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Dial
Located in London, GB
A 20 mm 18kYellowGold Fully Loaded Women's Dress Wristwatch, pave diamond dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with 30round brilliant-cut diamonds, an 18k yellow gold jewellery st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage accessory, for someone who is into a retro era, clean ...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern 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...
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20th Century French Watches

Materials

Yellow 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...
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20th Century French Watches

Materials

Yellow 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Watches

Materials

Gold

Franck Muller Geneve Lady's Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Geneve lady's wristwatch Round-cut diamonds, 18 karat white gold, black leather straps; marked Franck Muller, Geneve, No. 1129, 1750S6D, 750 Size: width 1 inch, lengt...
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Late 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White 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 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 Polo Mini Diamond Yellow Gold 18Karat
Located in Geneva, CH
Piaget Polo Mini Diamond Yellow Gold 18K - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold ( 14 x 18 mm ). Length: 16.00 centimeters. Bracelet width : 11 mm. to 14 mm. Piaget contemp...
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Late 20th Century European Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 4925D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 21mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow gold Ruby & Diamond bezel Dial: Gold & Ruby dial with yellow gold hands B...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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

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

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

Franck Muller Cintree Curvex 18k Diamonds Ladies Wristwatch Ref. 1750 S6 PM D CD
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Franck Muller Cintree Curvex Diamonds Ladies Wristwatch Ref. 1750 S6 PM D CD. The 18k yellow gold case is set with 157 brilliant-cut diamonds. It has a stunning red guilloche dial s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Franck Muller Sunset 18K White Gold and Diamond Watch 1163
Located in New York, NY
Franck Muller Sunset 1163 18K white gold watch customized with aftermarket diamonds.
Category

2010s European Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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

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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