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What does 21 jewels mean on a watch?
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On a watch, 21 jewels means that the timepiece has a particular type of movement. Specifically, the movement features 21 jewel capstones that serve as bearings, allowing the gears inside to turn. Typically, only high-end mechanical timepieces feature 21 jewels, with 17 jewels being more common. Find a diverse assortment of watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Cartier Panthère Vendôme 18 Carat Yellow Gold & Steel Round Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Get ready to fall in love with this spectacular wrist watch from the iconic Cartier Panthère Collection, expertly crafted from 18 carat yellow gold and stainless steel.
The wonderfu...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Made T. Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s 18K Yellow Gold Cortebert Swiss Watch with Black Leather Strap
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage yellow gold watch, with champagne dial, 18 karat yellow gold watch case, and black leather strap with yellow metal fittings.
This elegant vintage cocktail watch is lozenge shaped and crafted in yellow gold. The gold has a soft, slightly rosy hue, and is complete with a champagne dial. The dial sports hour markers by way of dots and batons and has grooved loops at the top and bottom of the watch case, to which the strap is fastened. The black leather cord watch...
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's Wristwatch 16233 Stainless Yellow Gold 18k 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Model Number: 16233
Warranty: One Year
Year: 1993
Movement Maker: Swiss
Dial Color: Ivory Pyramid
Metal Content: Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Men's Datejust 41mm Black Iced Out 10ct Diamonds Oyster Steel Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 41mm Watch Customized With 10.00 Carats of Genuine Diamonds! The entire watch is Genuine only the Custom Diamond Bezel and Dial have been added. The entire case, band,...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Wind with Deployant Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent condition Must de Cartier vermeil tank watch. This watch is powered by an in house Cartier manual wind movement.
This ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Vermeil
