Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold "Top Hat" Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold "Top Hat" 37 x 21 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Rose Gold case. Caliber 9-90 18 Jewel Nickle Lever, Mechanical, manual wind movement. Silver Satin dial wi...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Top Hat 18k Yellow Gold Reference 1450
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold "Top Hat" Vintage Men's Wristwatch by Patek Philippe, featuring the iconic Reference 1450 case design.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Very Rare Two-Tone IWC "Top Hat"
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and very rare IWC mechanical wristwatch in the style of the iconic Patek Philippe "Top Hat." The watch dates to the early 1940s and houses the important and excellent IWC ...
Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Refre 1450 Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Reference 1450 Wrist watch, 37 M.M.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Top Hat Vintage Yellow Gold Silver Dial 1450 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 20 mm 18k Yellow Gold Top Hat Vintage Men's Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel, a brand new original brown...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Patek Philippe Vintage Top Hat Rose Gold 1450
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Patek Philippe Top Hat in rose gold, in excellent condition. Features a copper-coloured dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock. The brand new generic brown leather ...
Rose Gold
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H 1.58 in W 0.95 in
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Watch with Contract or Period Large "Top Hat"
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Top Hat 1450 circa 1940s Yellow Gold Manual Wind
By Patek Philippe
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, small seconds Case: 21mmx38mm rectangular 18k yellow gold case, protective acrylic crystal, pull/push winding crown Band: dark brown l...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Patek Philippe Top Hat Wrist Watch Ref 1450 Signed Dial
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding, vintage, Patek Philippe "Top Hat" wrist watch crafted in Switzerland from solid 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.58 in W 0.95 in
1952 PATEK PHILIPPE Mens "Pagoda" Serpico Y Laino Watch - Original with Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
The 9'90 Patek Philippe movement is a tonneau shaped movement introduced in 1934 and was fitted into many famous Patek Philippe watches such as the "Banana" (ref. 2442), the "Eiffel ...
18k Gold
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H 1.38 in W 0.91 in
1940's Cartier Vintage Art Deco Mens Top Hat Wristwatch - Palladium & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
Palladium
Vintage Patek Philippe Top Hat 18K Gold Mens Ref. 1450 Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Patek Philippe 'Top Hat' timepiece, crafted in 18 karat gold circa 1955.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe yellow gold Vintage Top Hat Manual Wristwatch, circa 1949
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe 18 Karat yellow gold " Top Hat " wristwatch from ca 1949.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Vintage Top Hat 1450 Mechanical Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Patek Phillipe Top Hat 1450 Vintage Mens Watch in 18k Rose Gold SKU: 044807 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Top Hat Serial Number: *** Country of Origin: Switzerland ...
Patek Philippe Platinum "Top Hat" Ref 1450
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Patek Philippe platinum and diamond "Top Hat" reference 1450 vintage wrist watch circa 1950s.
Patek Philippe Ref.1450 Platinum "Top Hat"
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The reference 1460 is known as the "Top Hat". It is a great collectible, especially in platinum. The original silver dial is in very good condition. The hallmarks are very crisp. ...
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Top Hat Retailed By Mappin & Webb
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Patek Philippe rose gold Top Hat was retailed by Mappin & Webb in the 1940s.
Patek Philippe Top Hat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 1450
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Ref 1450. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Top Hat 1450 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Alligator Leather band with a 18k ...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 1450J "Top Hat" Art Deco Watch, circa 1950
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 1450J Patek Philippe Art Deco watch features18 Karat yellow gold rectangular iconic art deco designed case measuring: 38 x 25 mm. The watch was made in and sold in 1950. The...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Top Hat Wristwatch Ref 1450
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Men (25x38mm) Patek Philippe Top Hat 18k Yellow Gold Watch. The Watch is in Great Condition though there is a small chip in the crystal.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18K PG "Top Hat" circa 1950's
By Patek Philippe
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Patek Philippe 18K PG "Top Hat" circa 1950's. 25 X 39mm rectangular case. Super mint condition example. Mint case, original silver satin dial with applied rose gold indexes and hand...
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Top Hat Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe 18 K Yellow Gold "Top Hat " Vintage .1945 . Model 1450 .Case number 637302 .Original Dial and comes with Patek Archives. Recently serviced and is in excellent workin...
18k Gold
Hamilton White Gold Top Hat Diamond Dial manual wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The celebrated “Top Hat” model is one of the most popular vintage watch case designs, used by both Patek Philippe and Hamilton Watch Company in white, yellow, and rose gold, as well ...
14k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Top Hat manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The celebrated “Top Hat” model is one of the most popular vintage watch case designs, used by both Patek Philippe and Hamilton Watch Company in white, yellow, and rose gold, as well ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$26,500
H 1.42 in W 1.23 in
Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 3838 Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Watch. Vintage, circa 1980. Featuring a 31mm dial with a smooth gold bezel, cream-white ivory enamel dial...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5150 or “T150” in 2001 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the relationship between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. This model was offered ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Tank watch. Omega DeVille Tank Mens Stainless Steel GP Windup
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA TANK DeVille Windup mechanical movement. ref 511 DeVille Stainless Steel Case Gold plated and New Leather band. Condition: Winds up and keeps time. ...
Stainless Steel
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 / 36 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT: ...
Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s SKU 1398 This Cartier Tank Must De LM from the 1980s presents a rare and striking lemon yellow dial, a colour that beautifully comp...
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Pin Setting METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1900's MOVEMENT / ...
18k Gold
Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Reference 971 METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt Two Tone Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 26m...
Gold
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Solid White Gold with a Diamond Bezel
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 6898 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 24mm MO...
White Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Oval Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1973 DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / ...
$750
W 0.83 in D 0.4 in L 1.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin:14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch, Hooded Scalloped Lugs
By Lord Elgin
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin: 14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Hooded Scalloped Lugs This exceptional Lord Elgin timepiece is a quintessential example of mid-century American luxury an...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
$5,869
W 0.93 in L 1.42 in
1942 Omega "Deluxe Marine" Standard Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
14k Gold
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unique 1920's Patek Philippe Platinum 4.00 cts Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany with Silk Band and Original Platinum Clasp...Manual Wind In Running Condition. Dial sig...
Diamond, Platinum
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