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Watches For Sale
Creator: Piaget
Creator: Harry Winston
Harry Winston Premier Lady Chronograph Ladies WristWatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Solid 18kt white gold case & bracelet with a polished finish. The case, bezel, lugs & bracelet are pave set with diamonds. The crown is set with a single rose cut diamond. Total diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 23x20mm yellow gold square case, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, push/pull crown Band: yellow gold Piaget mesh link bracelet Dial...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds and Dial Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 x 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval Case, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget 1970s Yellow Gold Jadite and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Round Brilliant cut Diamond Bezel totaling approximately 1 Carat. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Moveme...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 20102 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the exquisite Piaget 20102 Ladies Watch, a masterpiece of fine Swiss craftsmanship and elegant design. This luxurious timepiece features: Absolutely! Here’s ...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Vintage 18K WG Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
1960' PIAGET 18K white gold diamond bezel ladies watch, containing numerous straight and tapered baquette diamonds, 35 dias approx 1.10 cts, textured silvered dial, manual wind movem...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget 18K Gold Bracelet Watch Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the glamour of the 1980s with the Vintage 1980s Piaget 18kt Yellow Gold Watch. Encased in opulent 18kt yellow gold, both in its 30 x 32mm oval case and bracelet, ...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 1001 AG
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Classic in 18k yellow gold. Manual. 10 mm case size. Ref 1001 AG. 6 inch wrist size. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. Certified preowned Classic Piaget Classic 1001 AG watch is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Classic 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 1018 AG
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Ladies Classique cocktail watch in 18k white gold with diamond bezel and 6 inch 18k white gold bracelet. Manual. 10 mm case size. Ref 1018 AG. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Miss Protocol 18 Karat White Gold Quartz Watch Diamond Dial
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18-karat white gold Piaget Miss Protocol Ladies Watch. Watch reference # 5322. The watch has a quartz movement, silver color dial with diamond markers at 3,6 & 9. The watch has a rec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harry Winston AVENUE 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 330/MCA
Located in Surfside, FL
Harry Winston Avenue Chronograph in 18k rose gold on a brown crocodile strap with an 18k rose gold Harry Winston tang buckle. Auto w/ subseconds and chronograph. 43mm (lug to lug) by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget FortyFive titanium and stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref GOA34002
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget FortyFive in titanium and stainless steel on black rubber strap with Piaget deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass 45 jewel movement w/ subseconds, date, flyback chr...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium

Rare Piaget Rectangular 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Manual Wind Watch 1970
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Piaget Year: 1970s Serial number: 6-79-xxx Reference: C03955 In the 1960s, Piaget possessed a secret weapon that allowed them to create slim dress watches for men...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Lady's Wristwatch in 18K Gold paved with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
PIAGET ladies' watch in 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds PIAGET watch in 18-carat yellow gold paved with Diamonds, each link is paved with bars holding 8 Brilliant Cut diamonds and the d...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. White Gold Piaget Wrist Watch, Manual Winding Ultra Thin, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. White Gold Piaget wristwatch Ultra Thin Rectangle Ref.9151, Collectors Case: 18 kt. White gold case, measurements 23 mm x 28 mm x 4.3 mm Movement : Mecahnical Manual Winding...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Diamond Gold Lady's Watch - Model 84024K817
Located in רמת גן, IL
Preowned, excellent condition Piaget Lady Dancer 18k Yellow Gold wristwatch. Gold dial, an 18k Yellow Gold 20mm case, diamond bezel, winder, bracelet and jewellery clasp, sapphire cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Limelight Gala 18K Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevating the elegance of the Limelight Gala watch to new heights, this timepiece, with its 32mm 18K rose gold case embellished with a total of 62 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Lapis Lazuli Watch 861 C 701
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Polo 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Lapis Lazuli Watch 861 C 701 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 25 x 25 mm ). Lapis Lazuli dial. 18K Yellow Gold bracelet; measures up to a 6 inch wrist. ...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Piaget Protocole 20mm 18k White Gold MOP Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 5355 M601D
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.38ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Single Cut - Pavé Set -...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

18 Kt White Gold Piaget Protocole Wrist Watch, Manual Winding
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectors 18 Kt White Gold Piaget Protocole Wrist Watch, Manual Winding Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding, Caliber 9P Dial : Black Case : Tapistry Motif 18 Kt Solid White Gold...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 18k lapis diamond wristwatch
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
30mm diameter, with lapis , diamond, 18k white gold
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch 18k White Gold Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Automatic Watch in a sleek 32mm model (200UCQ32W), an exquisite timepiece that epitomizes elegance and luxury. Dial: Crafted with a...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget White Gold and Blue Lapis Dial Gents Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget Wrist Watch, 23 x 23 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 Piece Case, 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind, nickle lever movement, Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial, white Gold hands. 7/8 inch ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 18 Karat 750 Solid Gold Diamond Watch Tan Colored Dial Miss Protocole
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Rare Piaget 5221 18k 750 Gold Diamond Watch Colored Dial - Miss Protocole Description: This timepiece is the epitome of elegance and style - Piaget's Miss Protocole is made out of so...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Dancer 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite Piaget Dancer ladies timepiece is offered by Alex & Co. The watch is crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold for a luxurious statement. Adorned with a bezel embellishe...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston Premier 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Rome, IT
Harry Winston Premier 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 23mm Model #1223. Dial: Cream color. Movement: Quarts Case: 18k Yellow Gold, Case Diameter 23 mm, weighing 65.9 Grams of 18k Yel...
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1990s American Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Polo G0A41006 Chronograph Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: G0A41006 Year: 2019 Model: Polo Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: ...
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2010s Watches

Piaget 1970's Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold 25mm
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget Tiger Eye Dial And Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Circa 1970's 25mm Pre-owned, excellent condition vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1970's. An incred...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold

Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 22mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Champagne color dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Polo watch
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Quartz CASE MATERIAL: 18ct Yellow Gold DIAL: DIAL COLOUR: Gold STRAP: 42mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather CONDITION: 8/10 MODEL NUMBER: 8263 SERI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Polo watch
Piaget Polo watch
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Harry Winston Loop Diamond White Gold Watch
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Harry Winston Diamond White Gold Watch from the Loop Collection is a luxurious and meticulously crafted timepiece. The watch case and bracelet are made from 18k white gold, offer...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Harry Winston Preimier PRMQHM36WW002 Unisex Watch in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Preimier PRMQHM36WW002 Unisex Watch in 18k White Gold SKU: 134775 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Harry Winston Model: Preimier Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Q...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Piaget Haute Complication Chronograph 14013 MOP Dial 18k Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Piaget Model: Haute Complication Reference Number : 14013 Features : Sapphire crystal -Chronograph - Rare MOP Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: 14013 Qua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Men's Rose Gold Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Piaget 18k Rose Gold Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch. The dial is a custom refinished, shiny red multi-layer finish. 17 jewel. Dial is a custom refinished with shiny red multi-layer finish. A 1960's timepiece that combines classic elegance with modern sophistication. Powered by an automatic movement. 18k rose gold Length: 42.53mm Width: 35.5mm Band width at case: 20mm Case thickness: 10.87mm Band: New waterproof brown leather Crystal: Plastic Dial: Red custom redone Piaget dial...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Piaget Polo 841 C701 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
A classic and elegant Piaget Polo ladies wristwatch in Quartz. Ref 841 C701. Small 19 mm case with a round caseback and gold no marker dial. Made out of 18K yellow gold on a gold lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies full size 27mm solid 18k Piaget with rare ribbed 18k case, rare 18k dial and 18k buckle. Manual 18 jewel high grade movement. circa 1960-1969 18k...
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1960s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Vintage Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bark Bracelet Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold Diamond Piaget watch has a classic halo-shaped diamond bezel. surrounded by 22 round-cut factory set diamonds,  prong-set, weighing approx. 1.60 carats, ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Piaget Classic 40800 in yellow gold with a gold dial 19.5mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Classic in 18k on leather strap with an original Piaget 18k tang buckle. Manual. Measures 25mm (lug to lug) by 20mm wide. Ref 40800. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. Certified pre...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Altiplano Vintage Mens Watch Reference 12103
Located in Berlin, DE
The Piaget Altiplano Reference 12103 is an outstanding example of the masterful craftsmanship and refined design for which Piaget is renowned. This elegant timepiece is a timeless ma...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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 ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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

Retro Gold Piaget Depose Natural Diamond Bezel and Rare Jade Dial Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 18k Yellow Gold Piaget Watch measuring only 6" inches from the inner rim. The watch is manual winding with a 24mm case size. The bezel is set with 32 diamonds and 4 emera...
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1970s Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

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...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver, White Gold

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...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

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
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20th Century Watches

Piaget Rare Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Malachite Set Vintage Watch
Located in London, GB
This Lapis Lazuli and Malachite set women's wristwatch is a rare vintage piece, with a backwinder manual wind movement, by Piaget. A champagne dial is concealed behind a mineral gl...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Rare Lapis & Jade Dial 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
1970's Vintage 18K white gold 27mm Piaget Classique watch featuring a manual movement, fixed bezel, jadeite and lapis lazuli mosaic dial and integr...
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1960s Swazi Vintage Watches

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White 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 Yellow Gold, White Gold and Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold and diamond watch, Piaget. The manual movement watch with a horizontal oval dial of matte gold with pol...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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

Chopard | REF. 5053 1 | Rare Opal Dial & Large Diamond Bezel | Oblong Case | 18k
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Chopard reference 5053 1, 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch, circa 1970's. Incredible Opal dial, delicate gold hour & minute hands, Chopard logo at 12 o'clock, an 18k Yellow Gold stunning 35mm Oblong case, winder, integrated bracelet and clasp, an 18k White Gold bezel housing factory set round brilliant diamonds, sapphire crystal glass and manual-wind movement. This watch will fit a wrist of 15cm or 16cm on the two adjustments slots of the clasp. It is accompanied by our Watch Collectors Box...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow 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 ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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 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

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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