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Fine Quality Kutchinsky Pocket Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality 18ct Yellow Gold Kutchinsky 39mm Pocket Watch In Working Condition
Additional
Category
Late 20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
A Fine Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1919
Located in London, GB
A Fine 18ct Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch, C1919.
Dial: The
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Omega Chronograph Wrist Watch, 18K Rose Gold 37 M.M. 3 piece signed Omega case with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Movado 18K Fine Gold Gentleman's Wristwatch, Thin 17J Dress Watch Manual Wind
By Movado
Located in Santa Monica, CA
light signs of use, extra fine condition overall. Excellent condition silver dial with with yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Fine Slim Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Audemars Piguet Pocket Watch, 19 Jewels
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fine slim Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Audemars Piguet pocket watch.
A collector watch.
Movement
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Cashmore. A Fine 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920
Located in London, GB
John Cashmore. A Fine Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch, C1920.
Dial
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine & Rare Carillon Three Chime Minute Repeater 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A fine and rare three chime minute repeater pocket watch. Playing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Fine and Mint Condition Gold and Diamond set 18k Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
By Favre Leuba
Located in Chicago, IL
themselves in the Fine Watch Market in India and had Sales Locations in Bombay and Calcutta. This watch
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin, a Fine and Large Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
, signed
Case: 57mm, 18k Yellow gold, with engraved sunburst decoration to the back
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Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine & Rare Gold on Steel HoneyComb Dial OMEGA Watch. Cal 283. Ref: 2640-7SC
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Gold on Steel (Staybrite) HoneyComb Dial Gents' OMEGA Wristwatch
Reference:
2640-7SC
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Fine & V Rare John Pace of Bury, London hallmarked c1827 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
refined elegance,
the CASE is fully performed in 18K yellow gold,
measuring 50mm,
featuring an artfully
Category
Antique 1820s British George III Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co 1920 fine, near unused historic Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 - 1925 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company very fine and high Grade Pocket Watch, 50
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Bulgari Parentesi 18k Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
In Bulgari's rich history of fine jewelry, luxury timepieces have consistently captured timeless
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
FRANK MULLER 18k gold heart Diamond watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Braintree, GB
in Switzerland with meticulous attention to detail, this quartz movement watch features an 18kt gold
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch.
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels 14K yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Fine Vintage Audemars Piguet 'Skeletonized' 18k gold & Diamond wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This Audemars Piguet watch from the 1980s features a unique open-worked skeleton dial.
The diamonds
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in Dm 1.19 in
Vintage Credit Suisse 1g Fine Gold 999.9 Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage Credit Suisse 1 gram Fine Gold 999.9 Wristwatch.
Black dial with 1 gram Fine God 999.9
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Piaget Stepped Case 18k Solid Gold Watch circa 1980’s
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage man’s Piaget 18K gold rectangular dress watch with pronounced stepped case design, original
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Buhre Swiss Mesh Gold Watch Unisex Antique Box, 1915
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Swiss Gold Watch. A fine Gold item from the beginning of the 20th century. It may look
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18 Karat Gold Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Chronograph
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare and elegant half-hunter pocket watch by Arnold & Chas. Frodsham is a true collector’s
Category
Antique 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A PATEK PHILIPPE FINE YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature pendant watch designed by LeCoultre Et Co.
This is a beautiful and very fine antique
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Baroque Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
H 1.51 in W 1.23 in Dm 0.42 in
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
wind 17 jeweled movement watch by Belco keeps time. This fine watch's gold case measures 14mm x 14mm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
LEON HATOT Vers Art Deco 18kt white and yellow gold pocket watch.
Located in Braintree, GB
LEON HATOT Vers Art Deco 18kt white and yellow gold pocket watch.
Key Features:
Movement: The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch gold Floral Dial Engraved Back
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
timeless craftsmanship, this piece reflects the refined artistry typical of fine gold pocket watches
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
A. Lange & Söhne 1A 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, "Lucia" Case, Empire Numerals
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
-style gold hands
Diamond on the balance wheel
High-precision nickel-steel balance
Fine regulation system
Category
20th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
DE GRISOGONO INSTRUMENTINO GMT ladies' watch in 18k rose gold with diamonds
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant DE GRISOGONO INSTRUMENTINO ladies' watch in 18k rose gold with diamonds
Description
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold limited IWC Pocket Watch, Scarabaeus by Ernst Fuchs, Ref. 5420
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Pocket watch: limited IWC pocket watch, rarity in the 18K solid gold version, 'Scarabaeus-Fuchs
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Watch Ladies 18k White Gold Diamonds EVERYWHERE 2.50ct FG VS WOW!
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
diamonds, not only is it a watch, it's an investment in gold and fine diamonds!
This watch would easily
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
back in the 1910. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished with sun ray engine turned
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...
H 1.5 in W 1.02 in L 1.5 in
Vintage RARE Audemars Piguet Mother Of Pearl Diamonds Dial Watch 18k White Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
Condition- This watch is in Fine Pre-Owned condition. It is currently running and keeping time. The crystal
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marius Lecoultre Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater with Split Second Chronograph
Located in Dallas, TX
Marius Lecoultre Very Fine Gold Minute Repeater With Split Second Chronograph - Manual winding
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Antique Victorian Gold and Enamel Watch Chain with Slides and a Fob Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian 14k gold and enamel watch chain with slides and a fob seal.
Comprised of a
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
W 0.87 in D 0.48 in L 11.42 in
Swiss 1895 Red Guilloché Pendant Watch In 14Kt Gold & 3.12 Ctw Rose Cuts Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
gold. the serial numbers and signed, "A W 14K 904151".
Guilloché
This is a term used in fine jewelry
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 1.66 in W 1.18 in Dm 0.62 in
Audemars Piguet Edward Rosegold Automatic Wrist Watch Ref. 15015OR
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Berlin, DE
watchmaking art. The case and folding clasp, both made of 18k rose gold, give the watch a warm, elegant shine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail watch; part of our collection of diamond watches.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique
Category
Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th-century Verge Fusee Keywind pocket watch with enamel portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
This exceptional Swiss pocket watch, crafted between 1790 and 1820, showcases the pinnacle of 18th
Category
Antique 1790s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
15k Gold, Enamel
Le Coultre 1890 Miniature Pendant Watch Silver With 5.29 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature pendant watch designed by LeCoultre Et Co.
This is a very unusual, very fine and small
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bucherer 1940s Swiss Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Wristwatch
By Bucherer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive Bucherer gold watch has been crafted in 18k white, rose, and yellow gold.
This
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Admiral 5 Star Automatic 18KT Gold , 1970's
By Longines
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines Admiral wristwatch in 18kt yellow gold, featuring a gold-tone dial with baton hour markers
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo, Automatic, Ref. 3942, 18 Karat Gold, Full Set
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
from 18k gold, and reflects the brand's commitment to excellence.
The heart of the watch, the caliber
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain
By J.W. Benson
Located in London, GB
the benefit of a fine 18ct yellow gold watch albert 42grms which matches the watch perfectly. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Heavy Ladies Wristwatch by Piaget, 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Berlin, DE
Heavy ladies watch from Piaget, 18 Karat solid yellow gold with diamonds.
Blue Dial and bezel set
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Parmigiani Fleurier, 'Nubia', Extremely Fine, Unique 18k Pink Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Parmigiani Fleurier, 'Nubia' - an extremely fine and unique 18K pink gold pocket watch
Swiss
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Egyptian Revival Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Gold
H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 0.6 in
Art Deco Diamond Reversible Gold Watch Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Diamond and Gold Reversible Watch Necklace Pendant; suspended from a 14K
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 92115, a very fine, unique 18K pink gold pocket watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 92115, an extremely fine and unique 18K pink gold pocket watch
Swiss-made
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 0.6 in
Antique Champlevé Green Enamel Diamond Châtelaine and Watch Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Enamel and embellished with Diamonds, suspending three gold link chains, supporting a Pocket Watch, Watch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18kt Gold & Gem-Set Mechanical “Stealing Time” Brooch Watch C.1960s
Located in Braintree, GB
1960s 18kt Gold & Gem-Set Mechanical “Stealing Time” Brooch Watch
A bold and humorous piece of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Presentation Indian Penny / Gold Quartz Watch Fob from President Teddy Roosevelt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Presidential presentation gold quartz watch fob with an Indian head penny.
Presented
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cufflinks
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Copper
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring.
This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
is Swiss signed for the Gruen Watch Co. and the case is Swiss, crafted in solid yellow gold of 14
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 1.65 in W 1.18 in D 0.35 in L 26 in
VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum & Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
Freres pendant watch is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
W 1.02 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enamel Pendant Watch By Verger Freres For Tiffany & Co.
Very fine and rare pendant watch
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
W 1.02 in D 0.28 in L 1.69 in
Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
magnificent watch pendant, created by Ferdinand Verger Freres in platinum, 18 karats yellow gold, diamonds
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
W 1.02 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
Very Fine Gold Watch Chain
Located in Toronto, ON
This watch chain is stamped 18 KT on every link. It is hand made and in excellent condition. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Fine Antique Gold-Plated Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gold Plated Key-wind Pocket Watch.
This very fine quality watch is in good working order
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Fine Antique Gold-Plated Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gold Plated Key-wind Pocket Watch.
This very fine quality watch is in good working order
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Fine Antique 18 Karat Gold Quarter Repeater Lightweight Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A fine antique 18k gold quarter repeater lightweight pocket. Nice silver dial and breguet hand. It
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Fine and Rare Antique Gold Quarter Repeater and Musical Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful early 1820's fine and very rare old gold musical and quarter repeating pocket watch
Category
Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Very Fine and Rare 18 Karat Gold Antique Pocket / Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small 21mm diameter gold fob watch is in good working condition and it has been
Category
Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
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Fine Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the fine gold watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5685 vintage or 1979 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect fine gold watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a fine gold watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier are consistently popular. Take a look at a fine gold watch featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our fine gold watch for sale are for women, but there are 3248 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Fine Gold Watch?
On average, a fine gold watch at 1stDibs sells for $6,300, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $1,050,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Fine Gold Watch
- Are gold watches solid gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021It depends on the brand but a Rolex gold watch is made in solid gold, while other brands may use gold capping or gold plating.
- Are gold watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not gold watches are real gold depends on the timepiece. Some gold watches simply have a gold-toned finish and contain no real gold. Others feature a thin layer of gold plating over top of other precious metals. Luxury watch makers often use 18-karat gold, an alloy that is 75 percent real gold and 25 percent other metals. Find a large selection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- Is a gold watch worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many watch lovers believe that a gold watch is worth it. Gold brings rich color and a touch of elegance to timepieces. The metal is also fairly resistant to scratches. Plus, gold often retains its value over time. However, watches made out of other materials, such as titanium, platinum and palladium, can also be durable and visually appealing. When choosing a watch material, consider how and where you'll wear your watch, your preferences and your budget. Shop a diverse assortment of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- Do AP watches have gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, AP watches have gold. In fact, the Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet offers most of its timepieces in 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. Some models feature other materials, such as ceramic or stainless steel. Find a wide range of Audemars Piguet watches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are Omega watches gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether Omega watches are gold depends on the timepiece. The luxury watchmaker does make pieces out of genuine rose, white and yellow gold, but also manufactures timepieces out of steel and other metals. Shop a collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- Is my watch solid gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Whether your watch is solid good or not will depend on its maker and model. Some watchmakers offer solid gold watches, but others are gold-filled. The difference is that a gold-filled watch consists of a base metal and has a thin layer of gold bonded to its outer surfaces. One way to potentially determine whether your watch is solid gold is to place a magnet near it. Gold-filled watches are often magnetic, while solid gold ones usually aren't. If you're still unsure about your timepiece's materials, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, they make watches out of gold. However, pure gold is vulnerable to scratching, so most gold watches feature alloys, such as 14-karat or 18-karat gold. In addition to solid gold watches, you can find gold-filled timepieces. Made by binding a layer of gold alloy to a base metal, gold-filled watches are highly durable and often more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gold watches.
- Are Geneva watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Geneva watches are real gold. They're made with 14-karat gold and are never gold-plated.
- Are Elgin watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024Whether or not Elgin watches are gold depends on the timepiece in question. The watchmaker designed a range of pocket watches and wristwatches made of 10-karat gold, 14-karat gold and 18-karat gold, while some of the company’s other accessories are gold-filled or gold-plated. (Gold-filled jewelry doesn’t have a lot of gold, but it has more gold than gold-plated jewelry.)
As vintage watches of all kinds are making a comeback — even watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega are reissuing mid-century models — Elgin watches are in high demand on the secondary market.
Find antique Elgin watches and other watches on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some Gruen watches are made with gold. Founded by Dietrich Grün in 1908, the Gruen Watch Company was once one of the largest watch manufacturers in the U.S. Guren watches are most famously associated with the James Bond films in the 1960s and early 1970s. Shop a selection of vintage Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Gruen watches made of gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Gruen watches are made out of gold depends on the timepiece. Generally, gold-toned watches produced by the American watchmaker feature genuine 18-karat gold plating. Plating is a thin layer of a precious metal applied over a base metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Gruen watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Omega Constellation watches are made of gold. Omega is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Switzerland. The company was founded in 1848 and has earned a fine reputation as a reliable brand. Find a collection of expertly vetted Omega Constellation watches from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a watch is real gold, first examine the back of its case. Some makers add metal purity hallmarks, such as “18K” or “750,” to their gold watches, while others use unique codes or style numbers to provide information about their materials. By researching the markings on your watch using trusted online resources, you can often determine what metals it features. If you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can help you. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Whether gold-plated watches are valuable varies. Gold-plated watches generally contain very little gold, as they are primarily a base metal, to which a thin layer of gold alloy is applied as a finish. As a result, the timepieces typically don't have much value on the scrap market. However, a gold-plated watch may have value based on its age, maker, model, condition and other factors. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help you determine how much your watch may be worth. Find a wide range of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Bulova watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Bulova watches are made from real gold. Bulova makes gold watches that range from nine karat to 24 karat gold, with a select few watches being entirely solid gold. Always purchase Bulova watches from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a large selection of authentic Bulova watches on 1stDibs.
- Are all Rolex watches real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Rolex watches are made of real gold. Rolex exclusively uses 18 carat gold, durable for everyday use. Rolex watches are also made in steel, silver, and platinum.
- Does Panerai make gold watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Panerai does indeed make gold watches. Depending on the style, the gold will be mixed with other alloys to create a certain look or to add durability to the gold itself. You can shop a collection of Panerai watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some Patek Philippe watches feature gold. The Swiss luxury watchmaker frequently works with white, yellow and rose gold for its alluring timepieces. Additionally, there are Patek Philippe watches made with platinum and combinations of precious metals. Explore a diverse assortment of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To see if your watch is made of gold, open the back and look for a karat mark like “14K” or “18K.” Consult the brand’s website or an expert jeweler to find out if the watch is gold plated, filled, or solid gold. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary gold watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.