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Chopard White Gold Diamonds Icons Quartz Wristwatch Ref 205020 2005
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM723 Model Number 205020 Serial Number 566*** Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Ladies Age 10th December 2005 Case Diameter 24 mm Case Size 24mm by 34mm Box &...
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Early 2000s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Stainless Steel Imperiale Quartz wristwatch Ref 388532-3001, 2014
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W2902 Model Number: 388532-3001 Serial Number: 176**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Gender: Unisex Age: 3rd July 2014 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box Papers...
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2010s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia Grand Prix Monaco Historique Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM859 Model: 158992-3003 Serial: 142**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: Open Papers Case Diameter: 42 mm Case Size: 42mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Stainless Steel Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
The SS Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is an automatic 42.4o MM chronograph with power reserve on black leather strap on deployment with white dial and luminescent hour markers and h...
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2010s Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Steel

Chopard Lady s Stainless Steel, Ruby and Diamond Happy Hearts Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The case is made of stainless steel and features a rotating 18K white gold bezel set with rubies. Displays hours, minutes, seconds, and date on a pink dial. Dial also displays two fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Stainless Steel LUC Tech Regulator Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 16/8449
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard LUC Tech Regulator Stainless Steel Men's Watch 16/8449 - Manual winding ; Sapphire
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20th Century Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Chopard Ladies Stainless Steel Mother-of-Pearl Dial Happy Diamonds Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
condition, comes complete with an original Chopard box and papers dated November 2006.
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Happy Sport 28/3340-50
By Chopard
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Chopard 18k White Gold & Diamond Happy Sport 28/3340-50. This watch
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2010s American Modern Chopard Watch Used

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Dual Time Zone Gents 2087
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
applied index batons, an 18k yellow gold fixed polished bezel, a brown leather strap (not by Chopard and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS "2016 1000 Millas Sport" Limited Edition 168565-3005
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Automatic Speed Black "2016 1000 Millas Sport" watch, reference number
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Speed Black "2016 1000 Millas Sport" 168565-3005
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Speed Black “2016 1000 Millas Sport” watch, reference number 168565
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Lady s Stainless Steel, White Gold and Diamond Two-O-Ten Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Lady's Stainless Steel, 18k White Gold and Diamond Two-O-Ten Wristwatch, Ref. 138464-2007
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard Lady s Stainless Steel, White Gold and Diamond Two-O-Ten Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Lady's Stainless Steel, 18k White Gold and Diamond Two-O-Ten Wristwatch, Ref. 108464-2001
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Classic Square, 106889-1001, 18 Karat White Gold with Diamond Bezel
By Chopard
Located in Carmel, IN
This Chopard Classic Square was recently traded in to our store and we have sent it in to Chopard
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2010s Chopard Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Happy Sport Ref. 27/6137-23 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chopard
Located in Lucerne, CH
The Happy Sport collection is the emblem of Chopard’s creativity and boldness. Its playful, free
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Classic Lady 22 White Gold Diamond Bezel Leather Strap Quartz 13/6302
By Chopard
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. The total lenght of the bracelet (case
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Early 2000s Romanian Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Ladies White Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Your Hour Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
clasp, sapphire glass, quartz movement, in excellent condition, comes with an original Chopard box, our
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Early 2000s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Unworn Happy Sport NOS Ladies Stainless Steel White Dial 278509-3001
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Chopard box, our own certificate of authenticity and our own one year warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Chopard Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Happy Sport 5 Automatic Wristwatch, 2010s
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4342 Model Number: 278573-3002 Serial Number: 194**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 2010's Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Aut...
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2010s Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia GT XL Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8997
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM788 Model Number 8997 or 16-8997-3001 Serial Number 118**** Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Gents Age 2010's Case Diameter 45 mm Case Size 45mm Box Pape...
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2010s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Stainless Steel Mille Miglia GT XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch 2000
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4173 Model Number: 8489 Serial Number: 124**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st March 2007 Case Diameter: 44 mm Case Size: 44mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals, and Gu...
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Early 2000s Italian Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Ladies stainless steel Happy Sport Jeweled Fish Red quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: round 25mm stainless steel case, 8mm case thickness, fixed stainless steel bezel, sapphire protective crystal, waterproof to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard Geneve Classique Depuis 1860 18K Gold 35mm Manual Wind Date 1990s NA122
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Chopard MODEL : Classique, 1223
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1990s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard Imperiale White Gold Pave Diamond Dial Diamond Set 39/3168-50
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
), 18k white gold case set with 8 black and 16 white round brilliant cut diamonds (0.96ct), "CHOPARD
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph GMT Ref 8992. 42mm Case, Rhodium Dial, Yr 2012
By Chopard
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare and attractive Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph with GMT function features a 42mm
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2010s Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Rhodium

Chopard Your Hour White Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Set 10/6805
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 24 mm white gold Your Hour by Chopard, featuring a white mother of pearl dial and H-shaped bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

L.U. Chopard Rose Gold Regulator GMT Automatic Wristwatch Ref 161971-5001
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specification Age: 2nd May 2015 Box & Papers: Box & guarantee Ref 161971-5001 This watch has been
Category

2010s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chopard Happy Sport MOP Stainless Steel 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 28/8471 BNP
By Chopard
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Chopard Happy Sport MOP Stainless Steel 18k Yellow Gold Diamond. This
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Chopard H Diamonds, Ref 13 / 6621, 18 Karat Gold/24 Diamonds, Box and Papers
By Chopard
Located in Canterbury, England
Our stunning Chopard H Diamonds ladies dress watch, reference 13 / 6621, features a 18k white gold
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Early 2000s Chopard Watch Used

Materials

White Gold

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Set Alta Moda quartz Wristwatch Ref 4694/1
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
original Chopard box, our own certificate of authenticity and our own one year warranty.
Category

1990s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Ladies 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set 20/5458
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
plated pin buckle, sapphire glass, quartz movement, in excellent condition, comes with a Chopard box, our
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chopard Dual Tec Rose Gold Silver Dial Original Leather Strap and Buckle
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Dual Tec Gents 162274 Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals, a fixed 18k rose gold bezel, an original brown leather strap with an original 18k rose gold pin bu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Rose Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 21/2646
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 31 mm 18k Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Ladies Wristwatch, champagne dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold inner bezel, a fixed 18k yellow gold outer bezel, 12 floating rubover round brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Mille Miglia GT Extra Large Stainless Steel Gents 168457-3002, 2013
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3867 Model: 168457-3002 Serial: 171**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 19th October 2013 Case Diameter: 44 mm Case Size: 44mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarante...
Category

2010s Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Tourismo Extra Large Stainless Steel Gents 8489, 2010s
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3916 Model: 8489 Serial: 124**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 2010's Case Diameter: 44 mm Case Size: 44mm Box and Papers: Box and Manuals Movement: Automatic Case: S...
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2010s Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Your Hour Original Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ladies 13/6621
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3699 Model: 13/6621 Serial: 524********* Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 2000's Case Diameter: 25 mm Case Size: 25mm by 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Quartz...
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Early 2000s Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Black Dial Chronograph Automatic Steel 44MM 16/8459
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Watch has been professionally polished and serviced. It does not have visible scratches or
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2010s Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Steel

Chopard H Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Dial 39224-5002 Diamond Bezel Quartz
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
own one year warranty. NB: The RRP for this watch was originally £24,900
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Early 2000s Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Chopard H Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Dial 39224-5002 Diamond Bezel Quartz
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
own one year warranty. NB: The RRP for this watch was originally £24,900
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Chopard Imperial White Gold Diamond Pave Dial with Black Diamond Set Bezel 39/31
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Imperial White Gold Diamond Pave Dial with Black Diamond Set Bezel 39/3168-50 - Quartz. 18k
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20th Century Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Dial Diamond Set 17/3531/8
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, in excellent condition, comes complete with an original Chopard box, our own certificate of
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Early 2000s Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Stainless Steel Blue Mother of Pearl Dial Mille Miglia Elton John Ltd Ed
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, exhibition caseback, automatic chronograph movement, comes with a Chopard box, our own certificate of
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Early 2000s Unknown Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard 8920 Mille Miglia Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Chopard MPN: 8920 Model: Mille Miglia Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 42mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Sport 26mm Moon Star Diamonds 27/8250-42 Pink MOP Dial Box Papers
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Chopard Happy Sport Moon Star, reference 27/8250-42, is a luxurious and whimsical timepiece
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pink Mother of Pearl Dial 20/7450-20
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Chopard box, our own certificate of authenticity and our own one year warranty.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Eszeha 14K White Gold Glass Lapel Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
An antique Art Deco era lapel watch by Chopard, Boutique Special Editions Eszeha line. Clear glass
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond Watch Ref. 4101
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 25mm 18k yellow gold case, floating diamonds bezel, sapphire protective crystal Band: 18k yellow gold bracelet with double fold down c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard LUC 1937 Chronometer Watch Ref. 8544
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, date Case: 42mm stainless steel case, sapphire protective crystal, screw down crown Band: black alligator leather band with stainless st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard Geneve 14k Manual Wind Swiss Made Watch
Located in Kingston, NY
Chopard Geneve 14k manual wind Swiss made watch. Almost identical to Cartier Tank. This watch comes
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20th Century Chopard Watch Used

Chopard Happy Sport White Dial Watch Ref. 8236
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, date Case: 32mm stainless steel case, floating diamonds, sapphire protective crystal Band: stainless steel bracelet will fit a 6-inch wrist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chopard L heure Du Diamant round 18K yellow gold diamond Ruby stone Watch
Located in New York, NY
Chopard L'heure Du Diamant 18K yellow gold with diamond case Ruby stone Watch Model
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18k Rose Gold Happy Sun with Blue Mop Dial Watch Ref. 2074694176
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 40mm 18k rose gold case, sapphire protective crystal, pull/push crown, water resistant to 30m Band: blue leather band with 18k rose go...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Happy Sport 27/8937-23 7 Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
This Chopard has it all, Box, Papers, Signed new Chopard strap, 7 diamond version and mother or
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chopard Watch Used

Chopard 18 Karat White Gold Men s Wristwatch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Watch strap is has a dressy, thin, lightweight feel and appearance Watch Details: Brand: Chopard Metal
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Mid-20th Century Saudi Arabian Retro Chopard Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Your Hour Ladies Diamond Pearl Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful 18k white gold Chopard H Your Hour wristwatch. The watch features a mother
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21st Century and Contemporary Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Diamond

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Dial mechanical Wristwatch, 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
This stylish retro vintage Chopard timepiece watch is made in 18-karat yellow gold. All original
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Chopard Watch Used

Materials

Tiger s Eye

Chopard Yellow Gold Mille Miglia Chronograph Ltd Ed automatic Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
crown and pushers Band: black rubber tire track band with gold Chopard buckle Dial: black dial with
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chopard Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Chopard Watch Used For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact chopard watch used you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel. Find an antique version now, or shop for 326 vintage or 886 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a chopard watch used may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any chopard watch used from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 388 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Finding a chopard watch used for sale for women should be easy, but there are 474 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Chopard Watch Used?

Prices for a chopard watch used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $685 and can go as high as $270,753, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,498.

Chopard for sale on 1stDibs

In 1860, a 24-year-old son of a farmer, Louis-Ulysse Chopard (1836–1915), established the L.U.C. company — now known simply as Chopard, rather than by the founder’s initials — in Sonvilier, Switzerland. His initial work evolved from making mechanical movements to building the watches themselves, concentrating on making the pocket watch slimmer to carry for everyday use while also ensuring it was precise and reliable.

Early successes for Chopard included providing watches for the punctuality needs of the Swiss Railway Company. Recognizing the international market for Swiss watchmaking, Chopard traveled across Europe and Russia, with Czar Nicholas II becoming a client in 1912.

Chopard’s son, Paul-Louis, took over after Louis-Ulysse’s death in 1915 and expanded the business to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1937, the company relocated to the watchmaking center of Geneva, where they could mark their work with the prestigious Geneva Seal. (Paul-Louis’s son, Paul-André, took the reins in 1943.) Business thinned in the postwar years, and Paul-André’s sons declined the opportunity to take over for their father.

In 1963, Chopard was acquired by German goldsmith and watchmaker Karl Scheufele III and his wife, Karin. Under their ownership, Chopard added jewelry to its offerings. The popular Happy Diamonds wristwatch debuted in 1976 — it launched a collection, which now features bracelets, rings and other items. The distinctive watch sees dozens of glittering diamonds, loosed from their settings, moving freely around the dial.

The story goes that the in-house designer Ronald Kurowski was inspired by the kinetic glimmers of sunlight on a waterfall in the Black Forest. He would then develop the innovative system for the Happy Diamonds timepiece that he hoped would essentially mimic his experience in the woods.

A young Caroline Scheufele — Karl and Karin’s daughter, who would later become copresident and artistic director — led the introduction of a Happy Diamonds jewelry line in 1985, with her design for a playful clown pendant with a belly full of jittering precious stones. Subsequent lines and accessories such as the Happy Dreams bracelet, Happy Hearts collection and the Happy Sport watches further enhanced Chopard’s range of dynamic adornment.

The Scheufele family-run company continues to be synonymous with excellence in timepieces, such as its role as the official timekeeper for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, creating all of its movements in-house. And Chopard is constantly developing its wares, from sunglasses and fragrances to recent introductions of high-end handbags.

Find a wide range of vintage Chopard wristwatches, necklaces, rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chopard
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Chopard name is most famous for its luxury watches, jewelry and accessories. The company started in 1860 as watchmaker Louis-Ulysse Chopard gained fame for his exquisite skills. Its reputation is built upon the dedication to excellence and fine quality materials that are used in the production of its watches and other items. Shop a collection of Chopard watches, jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chopard has been manufacturing luxury watches since 1860. The watches are more fashionable than functional, but they're extremely high quality and on the same par as Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe.