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

Sprinkles&Stones

Sprinkles&Stones

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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!
 
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...)
:wavey:
 
Try searching in Chrono24?

DK :))
 
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.
 
purplesilk said:
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...)
:wavey:
Click to expand...

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 :(
 
Tonks said:
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.
Click to expand...

Thank you!!
 
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?
www.chrono24.com

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 www.chrono24.com
 
Shape? And does it need to be modern? What about movement - quartz? Automatic? Manual?
 
Just to add another suggestion: IWC Portofino
You may find a vintage in gold within your budget.
 
Sprinkles&Stones said:
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!
Click to expand...

very helpful information.thanks
 
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