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1936 Watch

Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936
Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936

Waltham Platinum Rare Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1936

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Waltham 14kt, Solid Gold Art Deco Lady's Watch with Original Crown from 1936
Waltham 14kt, Solid Gold Art Deco Lady's Watch with Original Crown from 1936

Waltham 14kt, Solid Gold Art Deco Lady's Watch with Original Crown from 1936

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1936 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 16mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Blue...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Panerai Radiomir 1936 California PAM00249 PAM 249 47mm Stainless Steel Box Paper
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California PAM00249 PAM 249 47mm Stainless Steel Box Paper

Panerai Radiomir 1936 California PAM00249 PAM 249 47mm Stainless Steel Box Paper

By Panerai

Located in San Diego, CA

No returns on watches stated as brand new or vintage. Shipping: We use Fedex priority overnight, fully insured with signature required upon delivery.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Recent Sales

Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Dial PAM00249 Men's Watch
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Dial PAM00249 Men's Watch

Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Dial PAM00249 Men's Watch

By Panerai

Located in New York, NY

Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Dial PAM00349 Men's Watch. 47mm Stainless Steel case.

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Art Deco Black Dial Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930
Art Deco Black Dial Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

Art Deco Black Dial Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

The factory we are told closed down in 1936. In Sept 2019 this watch had a thorough service, fully stripped, cleaned, oiled and timed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Gilt Dial Caliber 26 1936 Bullhorn Watch
Omega Gilt Dial Caliber 26 1936 Bullhorn Watch

Omega Gilt Dial Caliber 26 1936 Bullhorn Watch

By Omega

Located in London, GB

A rare find vintage Omega Bullhorn lug watch from 1936. In fine working order this vintage piece is in excellent all round condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Packard Presentation Yellow Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1936
Hamilton Packard Presentation Yellow Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1936

Hamilton Packard Presentation Yellow Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1936

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1936 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Special Edition Watch PAM00249
Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Special Edition Watch PAM00249

Panerai Radiomir 1936 California Special Edition Watch PAM00249

By Panerai

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind movement Function: hours, minutes, small seconds Case: 47mm stainless steel case, acrylic crystal, smooth bezel, push-pull crown Band: factory brown leather sta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O
Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O

Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin Olympics - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold hdeinged case with White enamel Greek key and Olympic rings...

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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O
Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O

Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin O

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin Olympics - Manual winding . 18K Yellow gold hinged case with White enamel Greek key and Olympic rings...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pocket Watches

Ladies Rolex Prima 2692, Manually Wound, 9ct Yellow Gold, Patination Yr 1936
Ladies Rolex Prima 2692, Manually Wound, 9ct Yellow Gold, Patination Yr 1936

Ladies Rolex Prima 2692, Manually Wound, 9ct Yellow Gold, Patination Yr 1936

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

We date manufacture to c.1936 given the 39 ** serial number. The dial and hands are heavily and attractively patinated we can make out the dial co-signed by the original supplying je...

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Vintage Swatch SKZ119 Magic Blue Year 1998 Original Box
Vintage Swatch SKZ119 Magic Blue Year 1998 Original Box

Vintage Swatch SKZ119 Magic Blue Year 1998 Original Box

By Swatch

Located in Milano, IT

On the strap the photos of the most exciting moments of the team, and on the dial there are the victories of the World Cup 1934, 1938, the European Championships in 1968 and the Olym...

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Art Deco Hamilton 987E Gentlemans Watch, circa 1936
Art Deco Hamilton 987E Gentlemans Watch, circa 1936

Art Deco Hamilton 987E Gentlemans Watch, circa 1936

By Hamilton

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this 14 karat gold filled stylish Art Deco gentleman’s watch dated to 1936 by the serial number. It's been fully serviced and so comes to you in good workin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Central American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Gents Watch, 10k Gold, By Bulova, Serviced, c1936
Art Deco Gents Watch, 10k Gold, By Bulova, Serviced, c1936

Art Deco Gents Watch, 10k Gold, By Bulova, Serviced, c1936

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this wonderfully stylish Gents wrist watch dating to 1936. 10k rolled gold top and back with ornate filigree either side of the dial.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Limited Edition Panerai Radiomir California Dial, 1936
Limited Edition Panerai Radiomir California Dial, 1936

Limited Edition Panerai Radiomir California Dial, 1936

By Panerai

Located in Greenwich, CT

Panerai Radiomir 1936 Limited Edition, released in honor of the company’s prototypes as a tribute to the watches from over 80 years ago with practical modern touches to suit today’s ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Panerai Platinum PAM 262 Radiomir 1936 Wristwatch with California Dial
Panerai Platinum PAM 262 Radiomir 1936 Wristwatch with California Dial

Panerai Platinum PAM 262 Radiomir 1936 Wristwatch with California Dial

By Panerai

Located in Atlanta, GA

Brand: Panerai Series: Radiomir 1936 Model #: PAM00262 / PAM 262 Serial: I XX/99 Dial: Brown California Dial, luminescent hands with Roman, Arabic, and Index hour markers Functi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

PANERAI Stainless Steel Radiomir California Dial 1936 Special Edition PAM 249
PANERAI Stainless Steel Radiomir California Dial 1936 Special Edition PAM 249

PANERAI Stainless Steel Radiomir California Dial 1936 Special Edition PAM 249

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Panerai Style Number PAM00249 Also Called PAM 249, Panerai 249 Series Special Edition Radiomir 1936 Gender Men's Case Material Stainless Steel Dial Color Blac...

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Special Edition 2006 PAM 249 Radiomir 1936 Wristwatch
Panerai Stainless Steel Special Edition 2006 PAM 249 Radiomir 1936 Wristwatch

Panerai Stainless Steel Special Edition 2006 PAM 249 Radiomir 1936 Wristwatch

By Panerai

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Panerai Style Number PAM00249 Also Called PAM 249 Series Special Edition 2006 Radiomir 1936 Gender Men's Case Material Stainless Steel Dial Color Black Movement ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe 453AR Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Calatrava Watch
Patek Philippe 453AR Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Calatrava Watch

Patek Philippe 453AR Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Calatrava Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The watch was made in 1928 and cased in 1936, then sold in 1937.

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Gents Chrome Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930
Art Deco Gents Chrome Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

Art Deco Gents Chrome Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

The factory we are told closed down in 1936. In Sept 2019 this watch had a thorough service, fully stripped, cleaned, oiled and timed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Ladies Chrome Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930
Art Deco Ladies Chrome Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

Art Deco Ladies Chrome Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

The factory we are told closed down in 1936. In January 2020 this watch had a thorough service, fully stripped, cleaned, oiled and timed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Men’s Chrome Tank Manual Wristwatch, Never Used, Newly Serviced, 1930
Art Deco Men’s Chrome Tank Manual Wristwatch, Never Used, Newly Serviced, 1930

Art Deco Men’s Chrome Tank Manual Wristwatch, Never Used, Newly Serviced, 1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

This watch is the last wave of Art Deco watches we sourced this year, an incredible find of old/new watches dating from the 1930's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Men’s Chrome Tank Manual Wristwatch, Never Used, Newly Serviced, 1930
Art Deco Men’s Chrome Tank Manual Wristwatch, Never Used, Newly Serviced, 1930

Art Deco Men’s Chrome Tank Manual Wristwatch, Never Used, Newly Serviced, 1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

This watch is the last wave of Art Deco watches we sourced this year, an incredible find of old/new watches dating from the 1930's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Original Art Deco Ladies Chrome Wristwatch Old /New Stock, circa 1930
Original Art Deco Ladies Chrome Wristwatch Old /New Stock, circa 1930

Original Art Deco Ladies Chrome Wristwatch Old /New Stock, circa 1930

Located in Westward ho, GB

This watch is the last wave of Art Deco watches we sourced this year, an incredible find of old/new watches dating from the 1930's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930
Art Deco Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

Art Deco Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930

By Bifora

Located in Westward ho, GB

The factory we are told closed down in 1936. In Sept 2019 this watch had a thorough service, fully stripped, cleaned, oiled and timed to within an inch of it's life.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Original 1930's Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced
Original 1930's Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced

Original 1930's Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced

Located in Westward ho, GB

This watch is the last wave of Art Deco watches we sourced this year, an incredible find of old/new watches dating from the 1930's.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap
Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap

Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap

By Tudor

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

The Tudor trademark was registered in 1926 by Swiss watchmaking company Veuve de Philippe Hüther on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex watches. In 1936, Wilsdorf took it over ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1936 Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a 1936 Watch?

The price for a 1936 watch starts at $765 and tops out at $40,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,650.

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