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1960s Bulova Watch

Bulova Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold Mid Century Manual Winding Watch, 1960's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Gold Filled Multi Color 1960's Ladies Watch with Original Bracelet
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multi Color / Modernist Shape METAL
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1960's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Mid Century Vintage Ladies 3 Tone Gold Filled Watch All Original, 1960's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 3 Colors Gold
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Wrist Watches

Bulova Gold Filled Mid-Century Modern Automatic from 1960's with Unique Dial
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding 'Automatic' Men's Watch
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding (Automatic) Men's Watch Movement #: 11ACAC Case
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Steel Art Deco Style Round Wristwatch, circa 1960s with Original Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
looking understated watch was produced by the iconic house of Bulova and the 1960's. It is American made
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band Movement #8.EA Case #49840
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova 14k White Gold Women's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Accents Black Cord
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 14k White Gold Women's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Accents Black Cord Movement #5AR 23 Jewels
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Longines Conquest 60’ Watch
By Longines
Located in Roma, IT
Longines Conquest, 60’ Movement: hand-winding cal. 706 Case: gold filled 35 mm Dial: White silver gold indexes Features: original Longines leather band and buckle. Case, dial an...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lady's Chopard, Gold Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Bracelet with Diamonds featuring 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with an estimated weight of .40 Ct. Mechanical Movement #84...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Hamilton Romanesque T, 1960
By Hamilton
Located in Sežana, SI
10K gold filled bezel, 770 movement The Romanesque T came in a 10K yellow gold filled case with a stainless steel back. The sterling silver dial on this Romanesque is a two tone d...
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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Romanesque T, 1960
Hamilton Romanesque T, 1960
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Rare Jean Perret Geneve QJ 3826 Gold Plated & Stainless Steel
By Jean Barthet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Jean Perret Geneve QJ 3826 Gold Plated & Stainless Steel Quartz Men's Watch in mint condition. First owner from a private collection. The mate finish gold bracelet and case are...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel

Gold Plated Kurz Armin Pendant Watch, Original Box, Very Good Working Condition
By A. Kurz
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful gold plated Kurz watch pendant with original box. The 30mm watch case (11mm thick) has a lovely black and gold scroll design. On the backside of the watch, there's an image...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Ladies Watch in 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1940s-1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 21mm X Diamete...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the luxury of the vintage Chopard Geneve 18k white gold ladies' watch, a true testament to the elegance and sophistication that the Chopard brand embodies. Crafted from th...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Omega Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Omega Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 M.M. 2 Piece 14k Yellow Gold Omega signed case with fancy flared Lugs. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin dial with raised ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Lady's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique watch presents a round case, marked "Omega Fab Suisse". The bracelet is a curb link partially amati also in ye...
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Ref. 2487. Made in 1950's Case thr...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Wind Watch
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / "Curvex" METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Width 21mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage accessory, for someone who is into a retro era, clean lines and simplicity. Designed with...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks amazing to its age. This is a piec...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in London, GB
Crafted during the 1940s, the Bulova 10k Rolled Gold Plate M3 Wristwatch boasts a champagne dial face, oval-shaped Snap case back, and a sleek bracelet strap all crafted in Switzerla...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Ladies Manual Marcasite Cocktail Watch by Premex, C1940's
Located in Westward ho, GB
This is a stunning Art Deco marcasite cocktail watch by Premex. The rectangular face has gold numbers and hands which add an extra touch of class to the watch. The strap and case are...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Marcasite, Mixed Metal

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Bulova Divers Automatic 666 Feet, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova stainless steel Diver’s circa 1960. 34mm diameter case with rotating elapsed time bezel
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Paris, FR
Bulova stainless steel automatic diver's wristwatch with black dial, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s Chronograph Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oversize cushion shaped case Bulova manual wind diver’s chronograph circa 1960’s. Featuring 38 x
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview Men's Watch 1960's/70's
By Bulova
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview Men's Watch 1960's/70's - Quartz. 14K Yellow gold; back winding
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Stainless Steel Vintage 1960’s Accutron Spaceview
By Bulova
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: tuning fork quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 37.6mm stainless steel case, acrylic protective crystal Band: stainless steel bracelet, integrated clasp Dial: sk...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Vintage Automatic Wristwatch, Circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Original Dial Self winding Wristwatch, 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Waterproof METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Accutron Spaceview D Gold Wristwatch, circa 1961
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Aspen, CO
Spaceview D gold wristwatch by Bulova from the early 1960's, this watch was never worn and remains
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Bulova Lady's Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Bracelet Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 9k yellow gold lady's watch features a lovely textured finish with a Tiger Eye Face dial
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Bueche Girod Woven Florentine Finish 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Miami Beach, FL
producing movements and watches for other large companies, such as Cartier and Bulova. Bueche Girod
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Enamelled Bulova Globe Barometer and Desk Clock on Stand
Located in New York, NY
dial, clock marked Angelus on the face and Bulova Watch Company on the back along with a barometer. The
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Desk Accessories

Bulova Solid 14Kt. Gold Dress Style Watch from 1960's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch was produced by the Bulova Watch Company sometime is 1960's. Bulova was a modern American house
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Bulova Stainless Steel Sea King Automatic Watch, circa 1960's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Autowinding METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Stainless Steel Moderne Manual Wrist Watch, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Moderne METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Accuquartz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Bulova
Located in Dallas, TX
strap with gold pated Bulova buckle. Pre-owned with Bulova box and tag. Circa 1960's-1970's.
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Accutron 14 Karat Asymmetric "TV" Case
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in West Hollywood, CA
back. Ca 1960's. Slight nick on the wrist band.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Round Manual Watch
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Classical METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Round Manual Watch
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Classical METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Stainless Steel Moderne Style Manual Winding circa 1960s or 1970s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Automatic METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Steel Art Deco Round Wristwatch, circa 1960s with Original Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
iconic house of Bulova and the 1960's. It is American made and very dependable and durable. You can wear
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage 14k Solid Gold Ladies Bulova 24 Diamond Watch Working
By Bulova
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a beautiful vintage watch. It is stamped "14K" and also has a serial number. The
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova 14Kt, Solid White Gold Ladies Evening Dress Watch with Original Bracelet
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
early 1960's by the Bulova Watch Company. Designed to last lifetimes, this beautiful watch can be worn
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Wrist Watches

Caravelle Pocket Watch Working Swiss 17 Jewel Model 8222 Vintage 1960s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1960s Caravelle pocket watch. 41mm base metal case, 9mm thick, very clean plastic crystal
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Couture Bulova For Christian Dior 14 Karat Gold White Dial Ladies Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Vintage late 1960s couture ladies watch by Bulova for Christian Dior. Features a solid 14K yellow
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Couture Bulova For Christian Dior 14 Karat Gold White Dial Ladies Wristwatch
Couture Bulova For Christian Dior 14 Karat Gold White Dial Ladies Wristwatch
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BULOVA Stainless Steel Accutron Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bulova Accutron wristwatch with beautiful gray dial, date and red seconds hand. Accutron tuning
Bulova Watch Co. Stainless Steel 666 Diver's Wristwatch Ref M7
By Bulova
Located in Miami Beach, FL
crystal. 1960's
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Rare 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Accutron New Condition
By Accutron
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Electric / Battery
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver's Watch c.1960
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova SS diver's 34mm diameter case with rotating elapsed time bezel circa 1950s. Original matte
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Divers Automatic 666 Feet, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s Wristwatch circa 1960s. 34mm diameter case with rotating elapsed
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Diver’s “Snorkel” Ref# 386-3 666 Feet, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova diver’s model stainless steel ref 386-3 circa 1960s. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s “Snorkel” Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova diver’s model stainless steel ref 386-1 circa 1960s. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s Wristwatch circa 1960s. 34mm diameter case with rotating elapsed
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Ladies Stainless Steel Snorkel 666 Diver self winding wristwatch, c1960s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking and design vintage lady’s Bulova “Snorkel” diver’s model circa 1968. Featuring 26 x
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova stainless steel automatic diver's wristwatch, Ref. 386, circa 1960s. 34 x 42mm mint
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6073
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Automatic ref 6073 circa 1960's. 36 x 44mm large sculpted
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Stainless Steel Bulova Longchamp Slim Mechanical Watch
By Bulova
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful classic hand winding watch is in good working condition and it is running well
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Accutron Vintage Day Date Wristwatch, 1970s
By Bulova
Located in Metairie, LA
Bulova’s "Accutron" watches, first sold in October 1960, use a 360 Hz tuning fork instead of a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1960s Bulova Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1960s bulova watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 14k gold, gold and yellow gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1960s bulova watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 1960s bulova watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bulova Watch Company, Bulova and Accutron each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1960s bulova watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a 1960s Bulova Watch?

The price for a 1960s bulova watch starts at $450 and tops out at $4,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $775.

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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.

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