
Vintage Jaguar Gold-Tone Quartz Ladies' Dress Watch
This is a vintage ladies' dress watch featuring a round, gold-tone metal case with an integrated gold-tone beads-of-rice or multi-link bracelet. The watch face is a matching gold sunburst or matte metallic finish, marked with the brand 'JAGUAR' at the twelve o'clock position and 'QUARTZ' above the six o'clock position. The dial features baton-style hour markers and needle-thin hands. The crown is located at the three o'clock position and has a textured grip. Physically, the watch appears to be a smaller feminine size, likely dating from the late 1980s to the 1990s based on the quartz movement and styling. The gold-tone plating shows significant wear and signs of age; there is visible tarnishing or 'pitting' between the links of the bracelet and surface scratches on the bezel and crystal. Patina is evident on the metal surfaces, which is common for base metals with gold electroplating from this period. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced fashion accessory rather than a high-end luxury timepiece, though it retains a classic mid-century inspired aesthetic. No specific maker's hallmarks are visible on the front, but 'Swiss Movt' is faintly visible at the very bottom of the dial, indicating it uses a Swiss quartz movement within a likely third-party case.
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Estimated Value
$45.00 - $85.00
Basic Information
Category
Watches / Jewelry
Appraised On
March 1, 2026
Estimated Value
$45.00 - $85.00
Item Description
This is a vintage ladies' dress watch featuring a round, gold-tone metal case with an integrated gold-tone beads-of-rice or multi-link bracelet. The watch face is a matching gold sunburst or matte metallic finish, marked with the brand 'JAGUAR' at the twelve o'clock position and 'QUARTZ' above the six o'clock position. The dial features baton-style hour markers and needle-thin hands. The crown is located at the three o'clock position and has a textured grip. Physically, the watch appears to be a smaller feminine size, likely dating from the late 1980s to the 1990s based on the quartz movement and styling. The gold-tone plating shows significant wear and signs of age; there is visible tarnishing or 'pitting' between the links of the bracelet and surface scratches on the bezel and crystal. Patina is evident on the metal surfaces, which is common for base metals with gold electroplating from this period. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced fashion accessory rather than a high-end luxury timepiece, though it retains a classic mid-century inspired aesthetic. No specific maker's hallmarks are visible on the front, but 'Swiss Movt' is faintly visible at the very bottom of the dial, indicating it uses a Swiss quartz movement within a likely third-party case.
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