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Gold Bracelet Hidden Face Watch

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 7-Coil Serpenti Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Can a timepiece be timeless? For Bulgari, absolutely. The Serpenti Tubogas Bracelet Watch is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Swiss 17 Jewels
Located in Stamford, CT
Jewels. 6.5 inch. This bracelet wrist watch has a hidden face under an etched cover. Art Deco in Style
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Steel and 18 Karat Gold Silver Index Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Good Condition. WATCH INFORMATION DIAL (FACE) Rolex Silver Dial with Luminous Hour Markers
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
watch was carefully crafted, with impeccable care to detail, in solid 18 carat white gold and showcases
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Woven Gold Mesh Bracelet with Mystery Watch by Concord
By Concord Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
bracelet is a hidden watch by Swiss luxury watchmaker, Concord. The well concealed aperture is covered by a
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Ebel 11 Carat Multi-Cut Diamond & Platinum Manual Wind Secret Watch
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ebel Diamond and Platinum Bracelet With A Hidden Manual Wind Watch. Set in platinum, with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Diamond Nautilus Automatic Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
buttons. 18k Rose Gold Bracelet with double folding clasp. The watch has automatic self-winding caliber
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21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Steel and 18 karat Gold Blue Roman Diamond Sapphire
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Good Condition. WATCH INFORMATION DIAL (FACE) Rolex Blue Dial with Roman Numeral Markers. New
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel, Gold, Steel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet Hidden Wrist Watch w Diamond Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Multi-Shape Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A unique diamond necklace. 17.19 carats of oval, pear, emerald, marquise and round cut white diamonds set in 18k white gold. 18 inch length with a removable piece to wear at 16 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Basic Info Listing number NB00006 Brand Omega Movement Manual Case Material 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet material 14K Yellow Gold Condition G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
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Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lady's Chopard, Gold Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Bracelet with Diamonds featuring 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with an estimated weight of .40 Ct. Mechanical Movement #84...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Geneve ladies 18k yellow gold dress watch with baguette Diamond. Diamond bezel and dial. 18k mesh gold. Universal Geneve Quartz movement. Steel case back screws. 18k yello...
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chopard Casmir Gem-Set 18 Karat Gold Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare edition Chopard semi-precious and 18k gold Casmir wristwatch. The round mother-of-pearl dial, with sword hands and invisible hour markers. is completed with a teardrop bracelet ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s
By Omega
Located in Boostedt, SH
A beautiful and original Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s. The original light blue bezel is rare, original and makes this watch very special. You don´t see it too often. The wa...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel Coco Beach Ball Minaudière Clutch Bag 2019
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This is a limited edition see-through crossbody minaudière designed in the shape of a beach ball. It's a stunning piece from the Spring/Summer 2019 runway collection. The clutch feat...
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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco period. 18 carat white gold tonneau ...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Lady's Constellation Quadra Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Amman, JO
Omega Constellation Quadra watch made with stainless steel, it features a classy squared bezel with engraved Roman numerals that are housed on a black dial. Luminescent hands and hou...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
By Omega
Located in Sammu shi, JP
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies size : case 1.8cm arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm movement : Hand-wound
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Baume & Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz movement Wristwatch. The watch features a round gold dial with hour and minute hands and round diamonds set at each hour. Set arou...
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1990s Italian Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
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OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
By Omega
Located in Sammu shi, JP
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies size : case 2cm arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm movement : Hand-wound
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18kt Vacheron Constantin Geneve Bracelet Watch with Smallest Baguette Movement
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collector Item, 18kt Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Genève Bracelet Watch With Smallest Baguette Movement at the time. Diamonds: 18+16 brilliant cut diamonds Emerald: 21 emerald ...
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20th Century Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ladies Watch with Blancpain Movement
By Blancpain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Presenting a splendid example of mid-20th century craftsmanship, this 14 karat yellow gold ladies' watch from T&HM is an emblem of elegance and precision. Manufactured in the 1950s, ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1997, this 18K gold Tiffany & Co. bow brooch is set with over 7 carats of diamonds. It is designed as a highly three dimensional bow of five loops pavé-set througho...
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bow Brooch
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Omega Solid 14k Gold Watch
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a sleek and cool Omega watch to your collection. Such a perfect piece for everyday wear because of its minimal design and solid 14k gold composition. This would be a perfect piec...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

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Cartier Slide Watch with 18k Yellow Gold-Hidden Watch Face
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Slide Watch w/ 18K Yellow Gold & Hidden Watch Face The joy of wearing a piece of art on
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ladies 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Baume & Mercier Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Kent, CT
Pretty Baume & Mercier quartz ladies 14k gold watch with 4 small round diamonds on the face. This
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

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Cartier Santos 2823 34.5mm Bi-Colour Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
-steel bracelet with hidden butterfly clasp. Will fit up to a 6.75-inch wrist. Sapphire crystal
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15th Century and Earlier Swiss Clocks

Yellow Gold Hidden Face Watch Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous 14k yellow gold satin and high polish finish interwoven hidden face watch. This watch
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
collection. The watch face cover functions well and is an amazing feature to this piece. Enjoy :) -- Stone(s
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Rolex Day-Date II President Yellow Gold Black Wave Dial Face Watch 218238
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
: Yellow gold Bracelet color: Gold/Steel Clasp: Fold clasp, hidden Clasp material: Yellow gold Functions
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Sapphire & Yellow Gold Watch / Bracelet by Gubelin
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a cover of a watch that is hidden behind them. The watch has a round face, white dial and gold hands
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Retro Jaeger LeCoultre Gold Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
A French Retro 18 karat rose gold bracelet by Jaeger LeCoultre, featuring a hidden face in the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jacob & Co Infinity Diamond Ladies Watch 50 Carat VS1 E-F Endless Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
strategically set into this gorgeous mesh style watch bracelet. The sparkle is incredible as the diamonds dance
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Cartier 18 Karat Gold Watch, 1280 Panthere Champagne, Diamonds CC131253
By Cartier
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Cartier ladies 18kt yellow gold Panthere watch with single cut diamonds of approximately 1.00cttw
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Piaget Polo 91321-K51 Automatic Watch with Original Pouch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
, a gold face, dotted border, and a five-row link bracelet. Maker's mark and hallmark on the case back
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Ladies Watch Milano Dal 1919 Agalma Damasco Agalmachron Ruby 18K Gold
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Tustin, CA
karat gold ladies watch with a ruby face, an engraved white gold bracelet and a hidden deployment clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Girard-Perregaux Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds set in a swirl design. This oval bracelet watch has a spring loaded lid hiding the watch face and
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold 4.20cttw Diamond Geneve Ladies Tank Watch, Swiss, Service Warranty
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
diamonds are G/H in color and VS/SI in clarity. The tank watch has a rectangular face that is 17mm x 23mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 116203 SSJ Steel 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
opens and closes with a hidden deployment. This watch comes with original box and authenticity card
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Art Deco Cartier Platinum Bracelet Wristwatch Diamond Ruby
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white face and dark blue hands and a hidden winder. The piece is 7" (176 mm) long and 1/4" (7 mm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond President Automatic Wristwatch Model 69178
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
). Champagne dial with factory diamond hour markers. 18k yellow gold Rolex hidden-clasp President bracelet. Pre
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Mini Portrait Painting Tassel Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
, offering versatile styling options. Opening the face reveals the hidden watch, a nostalgic touch that adds
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Mini Baignoire 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial Diamond WB5094WI Mint B/P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
quartz movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has an oval shape face, diamonds dial, and has
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Hidden Watch
By David Webb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Incredible David Webb woven bracelet with a hidden watch. This stunning piece is comprised of 18kt
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Longines Sapphire and Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Longines
Located in New Orleans, LA
The face of this exquisite vintage Longines watch is hidden behind a hinged cover blanketed in
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20th Century Swiss Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Incredible David Webb woven bracelet with a hidden watch. This stunning piece is comprised of 18kt
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20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
as it is designed as a bracelet and hidden face watch. Crafted out of 14K solid yellow gold, with 17
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold

Omega Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
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Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Geneva
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
watch has the original face, a beautiful gold-colored dial with gold baton markers and hands. Framing
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

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Vintage 1970s Movado Bracelet Watch, 14 Karat Textured Gold, Switzerland
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Hidden watch compartment under a spring mechanism rope twist textured oval gold cover with a fine
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Diorific Houndstooth Gold Plated Ladies Bracelet Watch Never Used
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful Diorific bracelet style watch has a herringbone puzzle piece design and is still
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Cartier Paris Montres Panthere De Cartier Womens 18k Yellow Gold Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
. Another feature is its water resistance up to 30 meters. The Figaro bracelet band of 18 karat yellow gold
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Vintage Hamilton Ladies Diamond Wristwatch / Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
shimmer and shine from all angles. The face of the watch is hidden underneath the hinged diamond clustered
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Diamonds Happy Diamond Large Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow Gold woven link Bracelet, watch length 8 inches. Comes in original Chopard presentation box.
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Vintage Emerald and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Diamond and Emerald Bracelet with Hidden Watch, "Belt" style 5 rows of connected wheat chains in
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Flexible Woven Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Single Cut Diamonds, circa 1960
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
In its former life, this was a ladies' hidden dial watch. These types of watches -- more jewelry
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch, c1940s
Located in valatie, NY
Ladies Retro 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch, c1940's. The bracelet consists of eleven
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Bracelet / Watch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully reticulated retro bracelet /watch by Glycene in 14 kt gold. The watch face is hidden by
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American Wrist Watches

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Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Cocktail Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Hamilton 14ct gold and diamond mid-century cocktail watch with the face hidden under a diamond set
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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Torun Bracelet with Quartz
By Georg Jensen, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Copenhagen, DK
open watch of 1962 is more jewellery than watch. Its elegant, numberless face flows into an open
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Concord 18 Karat Yellow Gold Les Palais Mini Quartz Watch with 6 Carat Diamonds
By Concord Watch
Located in Columbia, MO
- Ladies Model - 0390373 Movement - Quartz Face Color - Gold with diamonds Band Type - Bracelet with
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat 1950s Omega Double Marquis Diamond Set Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New york, NY
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat 1950s Omega Double Marquis Diamond Set Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch
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Gold Bracelet Hidden Face Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold bracelet hidden face watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect gold bracelet hidden face watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A gold bracelet hidden face watch from Rolex, Bulgari and Concord Watch — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A gold bracelet hidden face watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also marquise cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold bracelet hidden face watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold Bracelet Hidden Face Watch?

On average, a gold bracelet hidden face watch at 1stDibs sells for $8,995, while they’re typically $2,635 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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.

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