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1930s Chronograph

A Classic Longines Chronograph Stainless Steel 13ZN Telemeter Scale ca' 1930's
A Classic Longines Chronograph Stainless Steel 13ZN Telemeter Scale ca' 1930's

A Classic Longines Chronograph Stainless Steel 13ZN Telemeter Scale ca' 1930's

By Longines

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

. Reference 3901, serial number 5,769,000, ca' 1930's. Invoiced on July 11th, 1940 to Perret who was the

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Movado for Tiffany & Co 14Kt Solid Gold Rare Chronograph circa 1930's
Movado for Tiffany & Co 14Kt Solid Gold Rare Chronograph circa 1930's

Movado for Tiffany & Co 14Kt Solid Gold Rare Chronograph circa 1930's

By Tiffany & Co for Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch

$5,858

H 1.86 in W 1.46 in Dm 1.46 in L 1.82 in

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

Pulsations METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Diameter 37mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Abercrombie & Fitch Stainless Steel 1 Button Chronograph Watch, 1930s
Abercrombie & Fitch Stainless Steel 1 Button Chronograph Watch, 1930s

Abercrombie & Fitch Stainless Steel 1 Button Chronograph Watch, 1930s

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Long Beach, CA

: Stainless Steel and Chromium DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Philippe Stainless Steel Art Deco Chronograph Manual Watch, 1930s
Philippe Stainless Steel Art Deco Chronograph Manual Watch, 1930s

Philippe Stainless Steel Art Deco Chronograph Manual Watch, 1930s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE:Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 1930s Reference 3858 Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch
Rolex 1930s Reference 3858 Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch

Rolex 1930s Reference 3858 Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa late 1930s Rolex Chronograph Wrist Watch, 32 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case, 17 Jewel

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch
Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch

Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Omega Chronograph Wrist Watch, 18K Rose Gold 37 M.M. 3 piece signed Omega case with

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch
Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch

Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch

By Movado

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Movado Chronograph Wrist watch, 34 M.M. Diameter X 7.5 M.M. thick 3 piece Stainless

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

seven children, took over running of the company in 1916. The company made chronographs in the 1930s but

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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Harman Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Harman Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Harman Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Unavailable

H 1.25 in W 1.25 in

Harman Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Located in Surfside, FL

Chronograph dial. Circa: 1930s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 6-month warranty. Each

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Rose Gold Premier Vintage Manual Wristwatch Ref 788
Breitling Rose Gold Premier Vintage Manual Wristwatch Ref 788

Breitling Rose Gold Premier Vintage Manual Wristwatch Ref 788

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

first started manufacturing the Premier line of chronographs as early as the 1930s. With triple

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20th Century Wrist Watches

EBERHARD & CO Gold-Plated Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1930s
EBERHARD & CO Gold-Plated Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1930s

EBERHARD & CO Gold-Plated Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1930s

By Eberhard & Co.

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a vintage Eberhard & Co. chronograph from the 1930s with a 39mm gold-plated case, original

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130 circa 1930s
Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130 circa 1930s

Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130 circa 1930s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Philippe Ref. 130 chronograph in stainless steel with an original mint two-tone dial. The dial has never

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eterna 18K YG Manual Wind Chronograph circa 1930's
Eterna 18K YG Manual Wind Chronograph circa 1930's

Eterna 18K YG Manual Wind Chronograph circa 1930's

By Eterna

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Eterna 18K YG 2 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1930's 35mm diameter drum shaped case with

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Lemania Chronograph Wristwatch circa late 1930s
Vintage Lemania Chronograph Wristwatch circa late 1930s

Vintage Lemania Chronograph Wristwatch circa late 1930s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Lemania Chronograph Wristwatch circa late 1930s. 37mm diameter stainless steel case with

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch
Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch

Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch

By Univeral Geneve

Located in Antwerp, BE

Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch Rarae Collectors Case : 38 mm, Waterproof Case, Waterproof Round Pushers Movement : Manual Winding Chronograph, Cal.285 ...

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's

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

Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s

Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leather band. 30mm round Case

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Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Vintage 32mm

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in MADRID, ES

Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. This is a vintage piece with a unique case design, with curved lugs. It has alarm function. The case is gold plated and measures 32 mm in diamete...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ebel Men's Classic Stainless Steel Wrist Watch Model E9187F41
Ebel Men's Classic Stainless Steel Wrist Watch Model E9187F41

Ebel Men's Classic Stainless Steel Wrist Watch Model E9187F41

By Ebel

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Swiss made with contemporary sport watch design, Ebel Classic Stainless Steel Men's / Unisex Watch Model Number E9187F41. The stainless steel watch case size is 37mm and wrist size i...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model fea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's
Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's

Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's

By Breguet

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 31mm X Width 17mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMEN...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's

Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's

By Breguet

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Pin Setting METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1900's MOVEMENT / ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

By Omega

Located in Berlin, BE

Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon, Ref 2471, day date moonphase, Collectors
Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon, Ref 2471, day date moonphase, Collectors

Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon, Ref 2471, day date moonphase, Collectors

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Reference 2471-3 , Extremely rare & collectors from the 1950 s. Movement: Manual winding caliber 381 Case: Stainless steel, diameter 35 Dial: Silver ...

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s
Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s

Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Screw Back Case Style Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 38mm CIRCA: 1...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473
18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473

18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Pink/ Rose Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref OT2473 with Omega Extract from the Archives. Extremely rare and unseen collectors condition ! ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch

Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch

By Rolex

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal reference 2280 S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1936, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed screw-down cr...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s
Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s

Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s

By Universal Genève

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). Case No. 1452130, Ref. 124103. Ma...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

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Prices for a 1930s chronograph can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,900 and can go as high as $115,795, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,500.

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