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Vintage Gold Watches

Vintage and antique wristwatches with solid gold cases, in 18KT yellow, white and rose gold. Pieces in stock include a Patek Philippe in 18KT white gold of the 1980s, an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 18KT gold, a Piaget with a red hardstone dial, a Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex and gold watches by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 18KT gold with diamonds

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Hallmarks and case marks

Gold cases carry marks inside the case back: a carat or millesimal standard, and on British cases an assay office mark and date letter.

Marks inside a gold watch case back The inside of a gold watch case back, with the gold standard, the maker, the reference number and the serial number stamped into it. British cases also carry an assay office mark and a date letter. The numbers shown are placeholders. 18K 0.750MAKERREF 0000No 000000 a Gold standardMakerReferenceSerial numberAssay mark, date letter British cases add an assay office markand a date letter Drawn by Mozeris. Numbers are placeholders; positions vary by maker.

Solid gold, gold plated and gold filled

A solid gold case is made of gold throughout and is marked with its standard (for example 18KT or 750). Plated and filled cases have a thin gold layer over base metal.

How to tell if a vintage watch is solid gold

Yellow, white and rose gold

Each colour is an alloy of pure gold with other metals; the listing states the colour of each case.

How to date a vintage gold watch

Questions about vintage gold watches

How do I know a watch is solid gold?

By the standard mark on the case, such as 18KT, 750 or 0.750, usually inside the case back. Each listing states the metal and its marks.

What is the difference between 18KT and 14KT gold?

18KT is 75 percent pure gold and 14KT is 58.5 percent.

Are gold watches heavier than steel ones?

Yes, gold is denser than steel. Each listing gives the weight where measured.

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