Diamond Wrist Watches

Following the equestrian motif similar to that of Cartier and Hermes, and various jewelers around the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine r...

Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with sa...

Club brand mechanical ladies' watch circa 1940 Tank model in 18-carat yellow gold set with 2 rows of 3 diamonds on each side, making 12 diamonds in total set in 18-carat white gold. ...

Complete your statement collection with this unique 1940's wristwatch that perfectly combines retro elegance with the striking brilliance of diamond's and the lively colour of rubies...

A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique circa 1940's heirloom bracelet watch. Rich in style, it...

Rolex Precision 1940's Vintage Platinum "Star Dial" ladies Watch Extremely Rare Vintage Ladies Rolex Diamond & Platinum Watch - Mechanical movement. Platinum case with diamond bezel...

Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies a...

Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, signed Titus, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a ...

Vintage Ebel Diamond and Platinum Bracelet With A Hidden Manual Wind Watch. Set in platinum, with over 11 carats in mixed cut natural diamonds. This vint...

Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner, where one can find the most unusual timepieces that are sure to have stories that will never be revealed. Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style. Jewelry isn’t really my thing, but I’ve always got my eye on people’s watches. It is a quiet personal statement. My apologies for the long listing. I am laying the foundation for you to understand what I have listed. This is a “Palladium Cased – Diamond Dial” Hamilton from 1947. This is not your ordinary watch. Let me make one thing clear. Hamilton never sanctioned the reacasing of Hamilton movements with diamond dials and different alloys. It was done anyway. There are many varieties of Hamilton Diamond Dials with solid rose gold, solid yellow gold , solid platinum and of coursed solid palladium. You can find many platinum and gold examples, yet it is more difficult to find a Palladium example. Look at this offering very closely. If you are discerning and are looking for a distinctive watch that can be passed down generations, look no further. A Rare Palladium Hidden Lug Hamilton, with a diamond dial that is matched with Hamilton’s finest quality wristwatch movement, it doesn’t get better than that! We call that “Watch” Nirvana. This watch has lived 76 beautiful years and is looking for another place to call home! This watch is outfitted with one of Hamilton’s finest quality movements, the venerable 982M (Medallion), read below for a more detailed explanation. It is a mechanical masterpiece The 982M is virtually identical to the 982 movement, except it is finished to a higher degree of tolerances and decoration. On the back of the 982M you can see the gold "medallion" representing that this is a special movement. Considering most people would never look at the back of the watch movement - the fact that Hamilton put so much attention to detail in the fine finish work of their movements is a testament to their premier quality. Under the dial is a 19 jewel 982 Medallion movement. The 982M was introduced in 1940 and replaced the high grade 982 movement in solid gold models. The 982 and 982M are virtually identical other than the additional damascening and gold (orangish) highlights on the movement back. Hamilton touted the 982M as the height of accuracy noting its cap jewels on the escape wheel and Elinvar (“Elasticity Invariable”) hairspring. Additionally, Hamilton promoted the 982M movement as having increased durability, which predated the incabloc shock absorbing mechanism from Switzerland. Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951 Year 1947 Grade 982M Size 14/0 Jewels 19 Type Hunting Settings Pendant Production From 1940 Quantity 110131 Remarks Gold Medallion Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951 Did you know that Palladium is more rare than Platinum. As of this listing Platinum is $941.00 and Palladium is $1094…. Platinum and Palladium Differences The main differences between Platinum vs Palladium are: Platinum is its own metal, whereas palladium is part of the platinum group metals Palladium is more rare, whereas platinum engagement rings are easier to find Platinum is a heavier metal, whereas palladium rings are more lightweight Palladium jewelry often used as men’s wedding band, whereas platinum rings are often used as engagement rings All jewelers will work on platinum jewelry, but not every jeweler will work on palladium, they don’t have the expereince Palladium is more rare than platinum. But like platinum, it’s not normally found in its own deposits but in other ore bearing mines. Most palladium comes from nickel-copper mines. It was discovered by William Hyde Wollastonin 1803. The word "palladium" is derived from the name Pallos. Pallos was an asteroid discovered around this time. Most palladium is mined in Russia but it’s also found in the United States, Finland, Australia, Canada, and Zimbabwe. Because of its rarity, palladium rings aren’t easy to find. They’re less common than platinum rings. Even though palladium jewelry has been around for quite some time, people didn’t really start picking up on it within the last 20 years. My speculation is that it's largely due to the internet. Besides jewelry, palladium is used in metal instruments like dental tools and electronics. Hamilton History Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company’s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be. Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology. History Of Hamilton Watches Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company’s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be. Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology. Rooted in Military History In the early 1900s, Hamilton was named the official wristwatch supplier for the American Armed Forces. The watches were worn on the wrists of servicemen in both World Wars and all other military operations that the US entered over the last hundred years. 928: After the Yankees won the world series, the Hamilton Watch Company announced the Yankee watch, establishing it as a pioneer in watch design. The brand helped America keep up with the energy of a new lifestyle. Cutting-edge Hamilton designs, including the Yankee and the Piping Rock, symbolized the independent spirit of the day. 1930: Hamilton watches continued to embody the soaring spirit of the ‘30s, as the world turned its attention to the skies with the start of commercial aviation. Soon after, Hamilton was named the official timepiece of popular industry leaders, including Eastern, TWC and Northwest. World War II 1940: During WWII, Hamilton stopped producing watches for consumers and began developing new timepieces exclusively for military purposes. Nearly one million Hamilton military...

Here we have an elegant and classic vintage Hamilton ladies' watch mounted in a solid platinum case that is covered with approximately 0.45 carats of fine quality diamonds. The watch comes w/ a generic leather strap that shows some wear yet still in a usable condition. This fancy diamond watch...

This gorgeous 14K retro watch is from the company Ciny and is from 1940. It has a snake bracelet in 14K Gold and is filled with Diamonds and Rubies. The Diamonds are, VS G-H and the...

Circa 1940 Retro, hidden Surprise Watch. The 14K Rose Gold center section measures 1 1/4 inch wide, depressing the Rubies on the case side operates a sp...

This absolutely beautiful Art-Deco / Retro timepiece survived in remarkable condition despite dating back to late 1940's - early 1950's Made by United States of America's luxury brand Hamilton, this cocktail watch boasts all original parts ~ An attention-grabbing tonneau-shaped Case is performed in 14K solid white gold (signed...

Longines Platinum & 14k White Gold Diamond Women's Dress Watch Movement #4LLV Serial #11926684 Total Diamond Weight = Approximately 2 carats Platinum Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs ...

Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous! Movement #4LLV12325562 Case #652692 14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs 14 m...

Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch. Circa 1940. Swiss made. Wrist length: approx. 18.50 centimeters. Case dimensions: 1.50 ...

Nastrix Women's 14k Gold and Platinum Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Diamond Band Movement #1676 14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Bezel 15 mm Wide (16 mm w/ Crown) 22 mm Long Lug-to-Lug ...

This ladies platinum wrist watch is a rare beauty! The casing is adorned with a black leather double cord for a sophisticated look! Diamond Details Carat weight: 0.34 carats Color/...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 1.56 carat ruby and 1.02 carat diamond ladies cocktail watch crafted in 9k white gold; part of our vintage watch collection. This stunning ladies vintage cocktail watch...

A Magnificent Ladies Spencer Retro Natural Diamond and 14k White Gold Mechanical Watch, Circa 1940. Set with 122 natural single cut natural diamonds approximately 3.66 carats, F-G ...

Rare Hamilton Collectable Ladies 14k White Gold with approximately 2 Carats of Natural Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Watch. It is set with 52 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats, the watch itself weighs 18.9 grams and is 6" inches in length. Condition is Pre-owned. No original box, No original papers. Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond...

Beautifully made 1940's 18k ladies watch featuring diamonds and commonly used synthetic rubies. Many of the pieces made in the 1940's have these scissor cut synthetic rubies. This Watch is made by Marvin Watch...

Bulova ladies Watch 33 pieces Total Diamonds 14 Karat 0.76 TDW 13 grams.

This unique Retro 1940s ladies wristwatch is designed with alternating discs of rubies set in yellow gold and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum, graduating in size and are...

Circa 1940s Mathey Tissot Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. X 20 M.M. Rectangular 14K Rose Gold 2 piece case, 17 Jewel Mechanical Manual wind nickle lever...

An impressive vintage Art Deco 0.95 carat diamond and black onyx, platinum cocktail watch by 'Hamilton'; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive vintage Art Deco diamond watch has been crafted in platinum. The watch has a rectangular dial with plain black Arabic hour numerals displayed within rectangular designs, the outer one marked as the chapter ring. The Art Deco watch is fitted with shaped, blued steel hands, and the face clearly displays the text 'Hamilton'. The crown/winder of this manual wind watch is plain and unembellished. The watch bezel and lugs are embellished with thirty-six pavé set eight-cut diamonds, and ornamented with two shaped black onyx panels. This fine vintage diamond cocktail watch is fitted with a platinum gold bootlace style strap which secures to the reverse with a plain flip clasp. The watch is fitted with a Swiss 17 jewels...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Hamilton 5.32 carat diamond cocktail watch of the highest quality; part of our vintage watch, diamond estate jewelry collections. This stunning authentic vintage Hamilton diamond watch has been crafted in platinum, with a bracelet style strap. This vintage watch has an aged white dial which displays the Hamilton name in addition to Arabic quarter hour markers between applied button hour markers. The wristwatch retains the original gold colored hands. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder. The platinum* watch case is plain and unembellished apart from the anterior face. The stunning feature, curved and stepped, hinged cover is ornamented with a eight-cut and baguette cut diamonds, as are the bezel and shaped lugs. This fine and impressive 1940s cocktail watch is fitted with a fully articulated bracelet style strap in platinum. Seven of the links are accented with an individually displayed, bezel set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, the six smaller geometric shaped links feature a central raised band of channel set baguette cut diamonds. The watch secures to the reverse with a fully integrated, push fit locking clasp, and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain. This stunning cocktail watch is fitted with a vintage Hamilton USA 17 jewels movement. The fine vintage cocktail watch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. *NOTE Any platinum alloy has to state the alloy metal first eg iridium 10% - platinum 90% in this instance. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. If necessary we are happy to assist you with any repair query in the future, however as this item is vintage we are unable to guarantee parts will be replaceable. Condition This original vintage Hamilton cocktail watch...

Alternating discs of rubies set in yellow gold and round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum, graduating in size, connect to two bands of rope chained yellow gold links. The cente...

An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet/mystery watch with diamonds. Circa 1940s. Circular-cut diamonds, gold and platinum, manual movement, openi...

Case #900 Movement #F21 Platinum Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs 14 mm in Diameter (16 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 22 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 4 mm Thickness = 7 mm Off-White Dial...

An, exceptional vintage 0.25 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold ladies wristwatch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive Bucherer gold watch has been crafted in 18k white, rose, and yellow gold. This ladies wristwatch is fitted with a Bucherer unadjusted 17 jewel movement, the rectangular 'antique white' face fitted with applied gold hour markers within a rectangular track style chapter ring denoting minutes. The manual wind watch is fitted with yellow gold watch hands and a plain crown/winder and clearly displays the maker's name 'BUCHERER' in addition to '17 JEWELS' and 'SWISS MADE'. The watch face is flanked to the upper and lower borders with a row of 18k white gold pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The substantial bracelet of this stunning vintage wristwatch is composed of eight pierced decorated, shaped and lobed links, crafted in a combination 18k yellow and rose gold. The bracelet secures with a discreet hinged clasp to the reverse. The caseback is clearly struck with the Swiss hallmarks for 18k gold (Helvetia's head) and the 18k gold fineness mark (18K750). The clasp is also hallmarked with the 18k gold fineness mark (CB750). This vintage diamond watch...

The watch is finely crafted in 14k pink gold and platinum face of the watch with ruby and diamonds.

Ladies watch. Bracelet and rectangular case in 18 carats yellow gold. Background of the case of gold color. Overall length: 18,3 cm, Width at the widest: 1,8 cm, Thickness at the wid...

Elegant Retro cocktail bracelet in white gold and diamonds with covered watch. Cover has a center cluster of diamonds in a ribbed circle with pave diamond leaves on each side. Artic...

Special retro 1940's ladies Blancpain watch designed in 14 karat yellow gold. Snake chain with polished center bar for potential sizing. Fold ov...

Stunning evening ladies dress watch from the Retro period, It looks like a bracelet, but when you open the flap and you have the time. This 1940s wristwatch...

A sophisticated bracelet watch, manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels in the late 1940s, presenting small diamonds and sapphires on an 18k yellow gold mounting. The watch is functioning...

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and gold bracelet watch. Length 6 1/2.

Ladies Retro 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch, c1940's. The bracelet consists of eleven ribbed, articulating lobed orbs with a hidden clasp and safety chain. The modified t...

Stylish vintage Universal Geneve lady's yellow gold and diamond wristwatch. Crystal diameter is 13mm.

A sophisticated bracelet watch, manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels in the late 1940s, presenting small diamonds and sapphires on an 18k yellow gold mounting. The watch is functioning...