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1920s Chronograph

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

J.E. Caldwell Nickel Finished Doctor's Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
nurse's watch probably in the mid 1920's. It works as it did when new and still keeps good time. You can
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Henry Moser Sterling Silver Chronograph Jumping Minute Wristwatch, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
This chronograph by Henry Moser, Switzerland, produced around 1920 for the Russian market, provides
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

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Cartier Rare Slim Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1940
By Cartier
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Cartier. A Rare Slim 18ct yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a matching gold and enamel dress chain C1940. Dial: The superb two-tone silver engine turned dial features Roma...
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Materials

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Rolex Precision Ref. 3400 Openface, Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare collectors Watch. Original Condition. Watch needs an overhaul. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

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Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
Paul Ditisheim was a famous Swiss watchmaker, inventor and industrialist. Born in 1868 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the historic birthplace of the watch-making industry, he was born into th...
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Materials

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Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
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Patek Philippe 1920s White Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 43 M.M. 18k White Gold 3 piece case. 18 Jewel Nickle lever, mechanical, manual wind movement. Silver satin dial with Raised White Gold Bregue...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Ulysse Nardin Pocket Watch 18k Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding,17 Jewels, Extremely High Grade Movement with Fine Swan Neck Balance Regulation
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

Longines Vintage Steel Chronograph Pocket Watch with Original Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Ruser 18 Karat Yellow Gold Midcentury Design Owned by Jerry Lewis, circa 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: French for Ruser on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid-Century METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

J.E.Caldwell Stainless Steel Oversized Chronograph Manual Wind Watch, 1940s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell / by Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Three Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega Platinum Diamond Articulated Art Deco Dress Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamond DIMENSIONS: Length 59mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEME...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bourguin Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1840's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Verge Fuzee DIAL / ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

J.E Caldwaell & Co. Nickel Silver Oversized Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
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14 Kt Gold Audemars Frères Genève Pocket Watch, before Audemars Piguet founded
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Audemars Frères Genève Pocket Watch Case: Measurements diameter 52 mm thickness 8.5 mm Total weight: 76.4 gram / 2.695 oz / 49.1 dwt Audemars Frères was a Swiss watch m...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Fabergé 18 Kt Gold Egg Red Enamel with Gold Stand, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds
By Fabergé
Located in BARI, IT
Rare Fabergé gold egg with its gold stand. It is decorated with red guilloche enamel and precious stones: emeralds (0.40 carats), sapphires (3.15 carats), diamonds (0.56 carats). It ...
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1990s European Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Vacheron & Constantin Geneve Enamel Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Vacheron & Constantin Geneve Enamel Pocket Watch Approximate Dimensions: 2.5 inches (Length) 39 mm (Dial) 2.875 inches (Diameter) 71.2 gram in Weight.
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

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1920s Chronograph For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1920s chronograph you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 14 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 1920s chronograph may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1920s chronograph from Birks and Son, Eberhard & Co. and J.E. Caldwell & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 1920s chronograph can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a 1920s chronograph for sale for men should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a 1920s Chronograph?

On average, a 1920s chronograph at 1stDibs sells for $4,350, while they’re typically $975 on the low end and $13,195 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

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

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

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

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.