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Bulova Manual Wind

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
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Ladies Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies 14k yellow gold Bulova wristwatch. Watch bracelet consists of floral stamped links with a
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
Unisex Bulova gold fill case & bezel with hooded lugs on a leather leather band. Manual wind 17
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
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H 1.34 in W 0.83 in
Ladies Vintage Bulova White Gold .25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manual Wind Cocktail Watch. It is set with 18 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately .25
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Bulova Diamond Platinum Watch Pendant
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mechanical, manual wind, has subsidiary seconds. The movement is made by Bulova in Switzerland, has 19 jewels
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
in working condition and has a manual wind mechanism. It will fit a size 6 to 7 in wrist, no larger.
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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1990s French Wrist Watches

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Silver, Stainless Steel

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
By Chopard
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Baume & Mercier 'Loop Shape' Diamond Ladies Watch with Rubies
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and very fine ladies watch from Baume & Mercier. Completely made of 18k gold. Studded with countless diamonds and two top quality rubies. Total length about 166 mm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1929 BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ Gents 10k White RG Watch, 94 yrs old, SERVICED
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
Absolutely stunning 94-year-old Art Deco vintage BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ wrist watch, made in 1929 and in beautiful restored condition. 15-jewel BULOVA 10AN hand wound mechanical movement ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Art Deco Back Dial Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For those gents out there who desire a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece for you...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Steel

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced dial with framed in round diamonds with yellow gold hour and minute hands. This lovely...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6424 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1215 Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, Rolex Logo Crown. New Custom Vin...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dress Watch 17 Jewels, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Solid White Gold Diamond Dress Watch. Breathtaking dress watch with an oval bezel containing 24 prong-set diamonds trimmed with 38 prong set diamonds on the lugs and the Band. Ap...
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Longines Conquest 60’ Watch
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Rolex 1950s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Covered Surprise Cuff Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid to late 1950s Rolex precision Ladies Cuff Bracelet Watch, a rare and unusual Rolex watch, all in 18k Yellow Gold, the top in the form of a Flower measuring 1 1/4 inches in...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond

Cartier Tank Française 18K White Gold 2366 Automatic Date Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Cartier Tank Française 18K White Gold 2366 Automatic Date Watch Boxed Brand: Cartier Model : Cartier Tank Française Reference Number : 2366 Watch Number: 892593 CD Fea...
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Early 2000s European Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Yellow Gold Link Concealed Dial Watch Bracelet by Rosieres Geneva
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fancy filigree links of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold create the 7-1/2 inch bracelet of this 1950's ladies wristwatch. The complementing large center charm link with filigree cover ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

LaFemme 14 Karat Ladies Watch 22 Total Diamonds
By LaFemme
Located in Stamford, CT
Nice petite vintage ladies watch by La Femme 14 Karat Ladies Watch 22 Total Diamonds.
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
This Antique Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical winding movement. It with A round dia...
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

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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

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Stainless Steel

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Timepiece
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dainty 14K white gold vintage Bulova is a 17 jewel manual wind watch. It is circa 1958 with
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Vintage 1950s American Modern More Jewelry

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Devil's Horn manual wind Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind 21 jewels Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: rectangular 28mm x 22.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Rose Gold Devil's Horn manual wind Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind 21 jewels Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: rectangular 28mm x 22.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Gents 14k Rose Gold Watch, Manual, Newly Serviced by Bulova, c1948
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this fabulously stylish Art Deco Gents manual wrist watch by the American
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Bulova White Gold Academy Award Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial circa 1949
By Bulova
Located in Stamford, CT
manual-wind movement, with matching white gold bracelet. From the Academy Award line from Bulova produced
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch on Black Leather Strap
By Bulova
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind 17 jewels Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: rectangular 37mm x
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Rose Gold Vintage Bulova Watch, 14 Karat Rose Gold Rolled Gold-Plated
By Bulova
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
, Manual Wind Movement, 17 Jewel, about the movement, Brown strap, petite 5 inches. Very good condition
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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold

Art Deco 1925 Ladies Art Deco Bulova Wrist Watch
Located in Devon, England
bracelet with a clasp. Band and watch measure 6 1/4". Well is a very well made BULOVA Swiss manual wind
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Steel

Art Deco Gents 10k Gold Filled Bulova Wrist Watch, c1941, Fully Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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10k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco 10k GF BULOVA AMBASSADOR Gents Watch, c1940, 81 Years Old, Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
throughout the duration of the wind. This particular 21-jewel movement would have been one of Bulova’s top-of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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10k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco Gents 10k R Gold Wristwatch by Bulova, 'Minute Man' c1937, Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this rather rare Art Deco Gents Manual Wristwatch by Bulova, 'Minute Man
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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10k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch on Alligator Strap
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind 17 jewels Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: rectangular 42mm x 21mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Ladies Art Deco White Gold Filled Wristwatch
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco Bulova ladies wrist watch with a Swiss manual wind movement. This is
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Gold Plate

1931 Ladies Art Deco Enamel Bulova Watch
By Bulova
Located in Westward ho, GB
Swiss manual wind mechanism, a fine classic 6AP calibre, running well and keeping good time on 15 jewels
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Enamel, Mixed Metal

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bulova Tank Watch
By Bulova
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds Case: 24x20mm 14k yellow gold case
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Pendant Watch on Yellow Gold Chain
By Bulova
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds Case: round 39mm stainless steel case
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Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Couture Bulova For Christian Dior 14 Karat Gold White Dial Ladies Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
. Powered by a Bulova 17 jewel Swiss manual movement, this watch winds, sets and runs smoothly and remains
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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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H 1.13 in W 1.09 in D 0.25 in L 8.88 in
Bulova M5 Silver Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Leather Self Winding Mens Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
(1902) This is an authentic Bulova 30 Jewels with a fully functional Mechanical Manual Wind
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Art Deco Gents 10k Rolled Gold Watch By Bulova, Fully Serviced, c1939
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this superb Art Deco gents manual watch made in New York in 1939 at the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Gents 10K GF Watch By Bulova, USA, c1938, Fully Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
throughout the duration of the wind. This particular 21-jewel movement would have been one of Bulova’s top-of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, 10k Gold

Art Deco Gents President Wristwatch 14k Rose GF, 21 Jewels, by Bulova, c1942
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this wonderfully stylish Art Deco manual gentleman's wrist watch by the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch.
Located in bronshoj, DK
an early 6AP manual wind caliber, running on 15 jewels. This movement is cased in a gorgeous hinged
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch.
1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch.
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H 0.6 in W 0.48 in L 1.11 in
Art Deco Gents 10 K Rolled Gold Watch WW2, c1943, Just Serviced, Great Condition
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
timekeeping throughout the duration of the wind. This particular movement is stamped with Bulova’s cross
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold

LeCoutre 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wrist Watch 175
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
manual wind movement / serial number 290121. Fitted with a new leather Bulova brand brown leather strap
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeCoutre 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wrist Watch 175
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Bulova Stainless Steel Marine Star Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Bulova
Located in Miami Beach, FL
black dial, a valjoux 7731 manual-wind movement, and the case is a large 43mm with an engraving on the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Stainless Steel Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s medium size Bulova YGF manual wind dress model circa 1949. Featuring a 21 X 37mm
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch, circa 1951
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s medium size Bulova YGF manual wind dress model circa 1951. Featuring a 25 X 35mm
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova White Gold Diamond Florentine Bezel Manual Wristwatch, circa 1960
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
12. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind movement with subsidiary seconds. Nice looking medium size man’s
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Pink Gold Diamond Dial tuxedo model manual wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
dial with applied diamond set indexes. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind Bulova caliber 7AP movement with
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova Military watch circa 1940
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
patina'd luminous and white printed 24 hour indexes 17 jewel manual wind. Stk# 33733 $395.00
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Bulova Gold Rectangle Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
applied indexes. 17-jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds. On your choice of fine or exotic
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Rectangular Dress Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind movement with gilt baton hands. With your choice of dressy or casual strap
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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Rose Gilt Dress Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. 10AK manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds. With period rose gold filled stretch bracelet
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulova Rose Gilt Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pleasing rose dial with black and white shadow numerals with blued steel hands. 17-jewel manual-wind
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulova Base Metal Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
by manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds. Offered on your choice of military style or leather
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Bulova Yellow Gold-Filled Excellency Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
a 17-jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds. Like all our watches, this classic
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
gold raised indexes and gilt spade hands. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind movement with subsidiary
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Bulova Base Metal Military-Issue Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal military-issue wristwatch, circa 1940s. Base metal non reflective case measuring
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Bulova Rose Gold Filled Elongated Curvex Style Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
manual wind movement with subsidiary seconds. Offered on a 16mm diameter strap of your choice
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Rectangular Diress Model Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Salmon dial with raised indexes. 17-jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds. On a great
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Barrel Lugs circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
two-tone salmon dial with black Arabic numerals. 17-jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Dress Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
original two-tone salmon dial. 17-jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds. With original gold
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulova Rose Gold-Filled Rectangular Wristwatch with Flared Lugs circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
salmon dial with raised Arabic numerals and blued steel hands. 17-jewel manual-wind movement with
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulova Stainless Steel Marine Star Type XX Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
circular red star logo pattern and arrow tipped chrono runner hand. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind Valjoux
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Wristwatch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
manual wind caliber 10BT movement with subsidiary seconds. Offered on your choice of fine leather strap
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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Bulova Rose Gilt Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
numbers and blued steel hands. 17-jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds. With period new-old
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bulova Base Metal WWII-Era Military Wristwatch circa 1942
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Arabic numerals. Case dimensions 32 x 39mm. 15 jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Base Metal

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