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Gold-tone and under 30mm

Small vintage gold watches.

A small gold watch is one of the most wanted vintage pieces right now, and it is easy to see why. It works like jewellery, goes with everything and looks better the more it is worn. This collection gathers our gold and gold-tone watches with cases under 30mm: bracelet watches, bangles, slim dress pieces and tiny rectangular cases, each inspected in our London studio and photographed exactly as it is.

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How to wear one

On its own on a slim leather strap, or stacked with bracelets and rings. A small gold watch sits close to the wrist, so it layers easily, and the warm colour suits silver and gold jewellery alike.

Plated, rolled or solid gold

Most vintage gold watches are gold-plated or rolled gold rather than solid, and that is no drawback: the plating of the 1960s to 1980s was thick and still presents beautifully on well-kept pieces. Solid gold pieces carry hallmarks, and we state them in the listing whenever they are present. If a listing does not mention a hallmark, assume plated. Any wear to the plating is described and photographed.

Frequently asked questions

Is a small gold-plated watch worth buying?

Yes, if the plating is in good order. Vintage plating was usually far thicker than modern flash plating, and our listings describe and photograph any wear so you know exactly what you are getting.

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