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Helbros watches are more than 110 years old. The Helbein brothers, two Swiss-German immigrants to America, founded the company in 1913. Its name comes from the first three letters of their surname and the abbreviation Bros. for the word brothers. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Helbros watches.
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Helbros Model 83 Classic 1950s Wrist Watch w Military Style Bund Strap
By Helbros
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A new leather WWII Military Style Bund strap spins the look of this 1950s classic style American made Helbros Watch. The round case measures 34mm and is of gold plated steel. A textu...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
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Vintage Helbros Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
By Helbros
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Authentic WWII era, this 33mm steel case Helbros Wrist Watch evokes true vintage feel. Manual wind with a seven jewel movement this watch is in original condition which presents ple...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Dress Watch 1950's with Covered Dial and Pearl Inlay
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 17mm
MOVEMENT /...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Helbros Chromium and Steel Art Deco Triple Date Calendar Watch from 1950s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Date / Calendar / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium and Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled