18k gold watches that AREN'T plated and aren't Rolex?

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Hi!

I have my heart set on some kind of solid gold watch, 14-18k that ISN'T gold plated. Obviously Rolex is the goal, but doesn't fit the budget right now, plus I'm just shopping around.

I've found Tissot that offers a 18k solid gold bezel, but that's about it.

Most of the gold watches I've found are vintage, second hand, and horribly ugly.

I thought "there's GOT to be somewhere that is making new, modern watches in some kind of gold that isn't plated, but I can't find ANYTHING!!"

Thanks!

 

[purplesilk]

Hi!
In order to help you, we need to know:
- your budget;
- yellow gold or white gold;
- should the bracelet be gold or could it be something else?
- case diameter;
- it would be very helpful if you could post inspirational pics (they could be the Rolexes of your dreams...)

 

[dk168]

Try searching in Chrono24?

DK

 

[Tonks]

Try:
—Cartier
—Omega
—Grand Seiko
—Bulgari
—Perhaps Tiffany.

Though if you’re on a budget, pretty much any gold watch is pricey. Cartier will probably have the most options but if Rolex isn’t in the budget, Cartier may be difficult.

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Hi!
In order to help you, we need to know:
- your budget;
- yellow gold or white gold;
- should the bracelet be gold or could it be something else?
- case diameter;
- it would be very helpful if you could post inspirational pics (they could be the Rolexes of your dreams...)

Hi!
Budget $5k ish
Yellow white gold is fine (14k - 18k is fine)
The watch strap can be leather or gold
I don’t really care about size.

I’m just shopping for now, desperately trying to find something! I don’t know where to look and google searches have yielded only gold plated items or Rolex’s

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Try:
—Cartier
—Omega
—Grand Seiko
—Bulgari
—Perhaps Tiffany.

Though if you’re on a budget, pretty much any gold watch is pricey. Cartier will probably have the most options but if Rolex isn’t in the budget, Cartier may be difficult.

Thank you!!

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Try searching in Chrono24?

DK

Oh thank you!

 

[purplesilk]

As @dk168 suggested, Chrono24 is the site to start your research! Not only second wrist watches, but also some new/never worn watches.
I forgot to ask your preference about:
- movement (quartz, authomatic or manual);
- water resistance.
When you talk about modern, do you mean something like this?

Locman ITALY Panorama 18K GOLD Ref.153 Quartz Women's Watch for $1,645 for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24

Locman Listing: $1,645 Locman ITALY Panorama 18K GOLD Ref.153 Quartz Women's Watch, Reference number Ref.153; Yellow gold; Quartz; Condition New; Watch with original box; Watch wi

www.chrono24.com

 

[purplesilk]

IMO modern and unique

Chopard Cat's Eye 127437-1001 18k White Gold White Roman... for $3,850 for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24

Chopard Listing: $3,850 Chopard Cat's Eye 127437-1001 18k White Gold White Roman..., White gold; Quartz; Condition New; Watch with original box; Watch with original papers; Locatio

www.chrono24.com

 

[purplesilk]

This screams modern to me

Chopard Ice Cube Designed by de Grisogono 18kt White Gold... for $4,995 for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24

Chopard Ice Cube Listing: $4,995 Chopard Ice Cube Designed by de Grisogono 18kt White Gold..., Reference number 12/7407; White gold; Quartz; Condition Unworn; Watch with original box; Watch

www.chrono24.com

 

[Cerulean]

Shape? And does it need to be modern? What about movement - quartz? Automatic? Manual?

 

[mamong]

Just to add another suggestion: IWC Portofino
You may find a vintage in gold within your budget.

 

[mostakin]

Hi!

I have my heart set on some kind of solid gold watch, 14-18k that ISN'T gold plated. Obviously Rolex is the goal, but doesn't fit the budget right now, plus I'm just shopping around.

I've found Tissot that offers a 18k solid gold bezel, but that's about it.

Most of the gold watches I've found are vintage, second hand, and horribly ugly.

I thought "there's GOT to be somewhere that is making new, modern watches in some kind of gold that isn't plated, but I can't find ANYTHING!!"

Thanks!

very helpful information.thanks

 

[Lookinagain]

Baume & Mercier Ref: 6656 14K Gold White Dial 24mm Quartz Watch + Box | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Baume & Mercier Ref: 6656 14K Gold White Dial 24mm Quartz Watch + Box at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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You could check eBay as well. This is just a random example.