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Period: 1940s
Optima Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Stye Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Optima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4016 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 27mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 1940s Watches

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14k Gold

Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner, where one can find the most unusual timepieces that are sure to have stories that will never be revealed. Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style. Jewelry isn’t really my thing, but I’ve always got my eye on people’s watches. It is a quiet personal statement. My apologies for the long listing. I am laying the foundation for you to understand what I have listed. This is a “Palladium Cased – Diamond Dial” Hamilton from 1947. This is not your ordinary watch. Let me make one thing clear. Hamilton never sanctioned the reacasing of Hamilton movements with diamond dials and different alloys. It was done anyway. There are many varieties of Hamilton Diamond Dials with solid rose gold, solid yellow gold , solid platinum and of coursed solid palladium. You can find many platinum and gold examples, yet it is more difficult to find a Palladium example. Look at this offering very closely. If you are discerning and are looking for a distinctive watch that can be passed down generations, look no further. A Rare Palladium Hidden Lug Hamilton, with a diamond dial that is matched with Hamilton’s finest quality wristwatch movement, it doesn’t get better than that! We call that “Watch” Nirvana. This watch has lived 76 beautiful years and is looking for another place to call home! This watch is outfitted with one of Hamilton’s finest quality movements, the venerable 982M (Medallion), read below for a more detailed explanation. It is a mechanical masterpiece The 982M is virtually identical to the 982 movement, except it is finished to a higher degree of tolerances and decoration. On the back of the 982M you can see the gold "medallion" representing that this is a special movement. Considering most people would never look at the back of the watch movement - the fact that Hamilton put so much attention to detail in the fine finish work of their movements is a testament to their premier quality. Under the dial is a 19 jewel 982 Medallion movement. The 982M was introduced in 1940 and replaced the high grade 982 movement in solid gold models. The 982 and 982M are virtually identical other than the additional damascening and gold (orangish) highlights on the movement back. Hamilton touted the 982M as the height of accuracy noting its cap jewels on the escape wheel and Elinvar (“Elasticity Invariable”) hairspring. Additionally, Hamilton promoted the 982M movement as having increased durability, which predated the incabloc shock absorbing mechanism from Switzerland. Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951 Year 1947 Grade 982M Size 14/0 Jewels 19 Type Hunting Settings Pendant Production From 1940 Quantity 110131 Remarks Gold Medallion Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951 Did you know that Palladium is more rare than Platinum. As of this listing Platinum is $941.00 and Palladium is $1094…. Platinum and Palladium Differences The main differences between Platinum vs Palladium are: Platinum is its own metal, whereas palladium is part of the platinum group metals Palladium is more rare, whereas platinum engagement rings are easier to find Platinum is a heavier metal, whereas palladium rings are more lightweight Palladium jewelry often used as men’s wedding band, whereas platinum rings are often used as engagement rings All jewelers will work on platinum jewelry, but not every jeweler will work on palladium, they don’t have the expereince Palladium is more rare than platinum. But like platinum, it’s not normally found in its own deposits but in other ore bearing mines. Most palladium comes from nickel-copper mines. It was discovered by William Hyde Wollastonin 1803. The word "palladium" is derived from the name Pallos. Pallos was an asteroid discovered around this time. Most palladium is mined in Russia but it’s also found in the United States, Finland, Australia, Canada, and Zimbabwe. Because of its rarity, palladium rings aren’t easy to find. They’re less common than platinum rings. Even though palladium jewelry has been around for quite some time, people didn’t really start picking up on it within the last 20 years. My speculation is that it's largely due to the internet. Besides jewelry, palladium is used in metal instruments like dental tools and electronics. Hamilton History Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company’s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be. Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology. History Of Hamilton Watches Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company’s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be. Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology. Rooted in Military History In the early 1900s, Hamilton was named the official wristwatch supplier for the American Armed Forces. The watches were worn on the wrists of servicemen in both World Wars and all other military operations that the US entered over the last hundred years. 928: After the Yankees won the world series, the Hamilton Watch Company announced the Yankee watch, establishing it as a pioneer in watch design. The brand helped America keep up with the energy of a new lifestyle. Cutting-edge Hamilton designs, including the Yankee and the Piping Rock, symbolized the independent spirit of the day. 1930: Hamilton watches continued to embody the soaring spirit of the ‘30s, as the world turned its attention to the skies with the start of commercial aviation. Soon after, Hamilton was named the official timepiece of popular industry leaders, including Eastern, TWC and Northwest. World War II 1940: During WWII, Hamilton stopped producing watches for consumers and began developing new timepieces exclusively for military purposes. Nearly one million Hamilton military...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Materials

Diamond

Audemars Piguet 18Kt. Yellow and Rose Gold Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Gold Two Tone Yellow & Rose DIMENSIONS: Length 34mm X Width 25mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Tonneau / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Applied Gold Markers / Solid Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an impressive watch by one of the world's most famous houses. The case and movement are entirely hand made. The unique style embraces classic art deco design. The lobes at the top and bottom are done in rose gold. The applied markers are also done in rose gold. The watch appears to be fitted with its original Solid Gold Crown...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 29mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber C101 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Dial with Gilt Arabic Numeral Markers / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking watch is, called a Cushion, for its obvious shape like a pillow cushion. The original dial is in excellent condition. This great watch can be worn all the time and counted on to get you there on time as well. It is Swiss made and fully jeweled as well and will easily last a lifetime. The Helbros Watch Company was founded in 1913 in Geneva, Switzerland, by the Helbein brothers, immigrants from Russia. The company's name is a portmanteau of the Helbein brothers' last name. Helbros quickly became known for its affordable and high-quality watches. In the early 1920s, Helbros began exporting its watches to the United States. The company's watches were quickly embraced by American consumers, and Helbros became one of the leading watch brands in the United States. During World War II, Helbros produced watches for the US military. Helbros watches were known for their durability and reliability, and they were worn by soldiers on both sides of the Atlantic. After the war, Helbros continued to produce popular watches for the consumer market. The company introduced a number of innovative new watch designs, including the Chronograph, the Skin Diver...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Modified Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 26...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines Rare Oversized 9Kt. Gold for English Market Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt. English Market CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 23 Z DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic model by Longines and was considered an oversized watch at the time. Large and elegant the watch looks new. It is a great unisex size as well and it can be worn for all type of occasions and counted on as well to get you there on time, every time. It is wonderful to wear a watch that is over 80 years old and is still dependable. The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
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American Vintage 1940s Watches

Rolex 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Bracelet Hardware 1947
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 30mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CAL...
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Watches

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14k Gold

Laco Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 25.5mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Laco in 14k yellow gold square shaped case with lobbed lugs and a black dial set with applied Arabic numerals & triangle hour markers on leather strap with a gold fill tang buckle. Manual w/ center sweep seconds hand. Circa 1948. Fine Pre-owned Laco Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Laco Vintage watch...
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Vintage 1940s Watches

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Yellow Gold

Belmar Gfss with a White dial 28mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Belmar with gold fill pillow shaped case & bezel (stainless steel back), white dial set with Arabic hour markers on a lizard band with a gold fill tang buckle. Manual w/sub-...
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Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial, 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex Style / Reference 473 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width ...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Geneve Men's Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Geneve Men's Art Deco Rose Gold Filled Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #Alause Rose Gold Filled Square Case 25 mm Wide (26 mm w/ Crown) 26 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 3...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 22 Jewels / Caliber 757 DIAL / HANDS: White Dial with Silver Markers / Silver Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Diamond Bracelet / 5 7/8 Inches or 15cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking all original Art Deco Watch is all original and produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and keeps dependable time. We seldom see diamond dress watches in this condition. This one is very elegant and in exceptional condition with 1.75cts. of VS Diamonds. If you are looking for a spectacular watch for special evenings The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy. All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military. In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world. Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement. In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was the a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us. Someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

Chase N/A NA in rose Gold with a White dial 29mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Chase in 14k rose gold with white dial set with applied Arabic hour markers on a leather band with a gold fill tang buckle. Manual w/sub-seconds. Circa1940s. Fine Pre-owned Chase Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Chase Vintage...
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Vintage 1940s Watches

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Rose Gold

Lady Hamilton Us 14k White Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Art Deco/Retro Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This absolutely beautiful Art-Deco / Retro timepiece survived in remarkable condition despite dating back to late 1940's - early 1950's Made by United States of America's luxury brand Hamilton, this cocktail watch boasts all original parts ~ An attention-grabbing tonneau-shaped Case is performed in 14K solid white gold (signed...
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American Retro Vintage 1940s Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

J. Jergens Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 27mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
J. Jergens in 14k yellow gold with black dial set with applied Arabic hour markers on a leather strap with a tang buckle. Manual w/ center sweep seconds. Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned ...
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Vintage 1940s Watches

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Yellow Gold

Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Buren WWW British Military 'Dirty Dozen' Watch c1945
Located in London, GB
A really good honest, original version of one of the so called ‘Dirty Dozen’ watches of British World War 2 Military watches. It shows it marks, s...
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European Vintage 1940s Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 14mm MOVEM...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Platinum

Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Original Dial and Hands from 1947
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Diameter 35m...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage 1940s Watches

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with sa...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Handwriting Vintage Watch Ref. 1590 18k YG .750
Located in Stuart, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe Handwriting Watch Ref. 1590 Ser# 655670 Watchcase: 35mm Brown Patek krokoleather watch strap Fully serviced by a professional watchmaker with 53 years of expe...
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Vintage 1940s Watches

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18k Gold

Pre War Ormo Wrist Watch by Raisch & Wossner, Germany
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1940-1944, Pforzheim, Germany, this vintage beauty offered by Ormo proudly displays retro simplicity through its round 34mm Boden Edelstahl stainless steel case made for the German Army and impressive dial. The easy to read toned dial has simple period style numerals, sword hands and one sub dial. The 20mm lugs are now fitted with a new soft padded black leather strap with contrasting stitching. A 15 jeweled manual wind Swiss movement keeps time. Intentionally left in its rare original condition other than fresh strap replacement...
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German Vintage 1940s Watches

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Steel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Floral Bracelet Hidden Wrist Watch w Diamond Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique circa 1940's heirloom bracelet watch. Rich in style, it...
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orologio da Polso Ebel Sport in Acciaio con Cinturino in Pelle 1940
By Ebel
Located in Milano, IT
Orologio Vintage Ebel Sport anni '40 con movimento a carica manuale cassa mm 34 in acciaio con vetro in plastica. Cinturino in pelle con chiusura no...
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Swiss Retro Vintage 1940s Watches

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Steel

1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1940's Hamilton Gordon Men's Watch' This vintage Hamilton men's watch is set in 18K yellow gold. Case is approx. 22mm x 37mm Hand winding movement Silver Dial Gold pyramid hour...
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Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rolex Tudor Oyster Mid Size with Original Patinated Dial From 1942
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4270 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber Font59 DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Luminous Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is mid size watch is by Tudor for Rolex, the caliber, Font 59 was the workhorse of the Tudor line. They are all signed Rolex Geneve...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage 1940s Watches

1942 Lord Elgin Caliber 559 21 Jewels. Christmas 1943
Located in Raleigh, NC
Approximately 1942 model 4806A. 14 karat yellow gold filled “Lord Elgin” that has had a total restoration. You know me, I have to give some history to you better understand what you are looking at. The better you are informed, the more comfortable you will feel This is a caliber 559, 21 jewels. Look at the movement, it is so clean and none of the typical oxidation that usually creeps into movements that are 70+ years you. This is what has been completed with this watch Complete movement tear down service Dial was refinished back to original status The case was hand polished to bring out the luster of gold filled NOS crystal installed The case was ultrasonically cleaned to remove years of grime Genuine 14MM Alligator dark brown band (remember it is a Lord Elgin) In 1910, the Elgin National Watch Company pioneered its first wristwatch, leading ahead of other American watch companies. Elgin watches produced many of the self-winding wristwatch movements such as 607 and 618 calibres (bumper wind), and 760 and 761 calibres (30 and 27 jewels). Elgin watches also played a role in history during World War I and World War II. In WWI, the manufacturing site workers taught repair techniques to hundreds of U.S. military soldiers. While in WWII, Elgin began to craft timepieces and other watch parts for the military. Lord Elgin Watches are often made with gold plated cases and leather straps. This collection consists of classic dress watches for men, perfect for business and formal evening occasions. These watches come in different shape cases: square, circular, and rectangular. The style of Lord Elgin watch is very elegant and refined. Interestingly, no two models look similar to each other. Since I was young I’ve been around watches of all kinds. Everything from a $20 Swiss army watch...
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American Vintage 1940s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black ...
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Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage 1940s Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The following is a custom-made Vacheron and Constantin pocket watch pendant adorned with blue enamel and a 0.50ct G-H VS old European cut diamond. Item Details: - Brand: Vacheron Constantin - Retailer: Bailey Banks and Biddle - Commissioned For Emory S. Land - Type: Pocket Watch with Chain...
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Swiss Retro Vintage 1940s Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cuervo & Sobrinos Silver Niello and Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Silver / Rose Gold and Niello Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DI...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Gruen Yellow Gold Art Deco Tank Style watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm Length X 23mm Diameter ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 21mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Backwinding DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Markers / Solid Gold Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt. Yellow Gold Bracelet / Length 6 1/2 Inches or 16cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the rarest examples of a LeCoultre ladies watch...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage 1940s Watches

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18k Gold

Merit Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Matching Bracelet circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Merit Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 22mm D...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Cord Band 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / C...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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14k Gold

Rolex Nickel Silver Cushion Shaped Oyster with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Reference 1069 METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel / Reference 1069 CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X...
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 25mm Width MOVEMENT...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

Lonville Yellow Gold Filled Swiss Made, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lonville Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x Diamete...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Art Deco Watch from 1947
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: / Art Deco Tropical / Reference 4327 METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Top Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 29mm Len...
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold

1947 Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold, Restored
Located in Raleigh, NC
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European Post-War Vintage 1940s Watches

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Rose Gold

Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36mm Length X 26mm Width MOVEMENT / ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 22mm Wid...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSION...
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American Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Hamilton Ladies Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Diameter MOVEMEN...
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American Vintage 1940s Watches

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Platinum

LeCoultre Ladies Rose Gold Full Size Backwind Round Bracelet Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre / Bracelet Dress Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 16mm X Diameter 16mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage 1940s Watches

Omega Seamaster with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Seamaster METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950'ss DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length X 33mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 1940s Watches

Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex 1940s Iconic Bubbleback Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Rolex Reference 3131 "Bubbleback" 32 M.M 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case. Automatic, self winding movement, Original Oyster screw down Cr...
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIO...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1155 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gold Markers with Gold Arabic Numerals / Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Watch was produced by the iconic America house of Waltham, founded in the mid 1800's. They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
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 Width 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver Dial with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Style watch was produced by the iconic American house of Hamilton. It is in excellent original condition and very dependable. Hamilton was renowned for their navigational ships chronometers...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Rolex Steel Tudor Sky Rocket Geneve with Original Luminous Dial and Hands 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Sky Rocket METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six position in motion. As military issue, circa 1942, this American made watch by Hamilton Watch Co...
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American Vintage 1940s Watches

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Steel

Hamilton Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 989 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Width MOVEMENT ...
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American Vintage 1940s Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Nastrix Women's 14k Gold and Platinum Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Diamond Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Nastrix Women's 14k Gold and Platinum Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Diamond Band Movement #1676 14k White Gold Case w/ Diamond Bezel 15 mm Wide (16 mm w/ Crown) 22 mm Long Lug-to-Lug ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Royal Ref 4444 Manual Wind 1940s Swiss Vintage RA159T
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Royal ref.4444 manual wind, c.1940s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, original Rolex signed vintage tropicalized dial...
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Watches

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