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Chronograph Suisse Steel Chronograph with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronograph Suisse STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Mathey Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Chronograph
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent all original Mathey Tissot stainless steel chronograph from 1948. The case of
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Telda Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Telda Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Zenith Stainless Steel Chronograph Original Dial Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal / Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940's
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / 19038 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Piaget Gold XL Special Collectors Spider Legs Lugs Chronograph Ca.1940 Watch
By Piaget
Located in Downey, CA
GREAT CLASSIC PIAGET "SPIDER LEGS LUGS" WRIST CHRONOGRAPH FOR MEN, NICE ORIGINAL DIAL, CIRCA 1940
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2010s Wrist Watches

Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Calendar/ Chronograph in Steel with Rare Bezel Set Calendar Feature, 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This is a truly unique watch, produced by the Chronograph Suisse House in Switzerland. The watch
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Angelus Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Angelus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Rectangle Button Chronograph
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Aero Compax 3 Register Chronograph circa 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Aeronautical Chronograph METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Harmon Steel Art Deco Single Button Chronograph with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Harmon Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: One button chronograph METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Movado Stainless Steel Art Deco High Grade Chronograph with Original Dial 1940's
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Delbana Stainless Steel Chronograph Black Dial Manual Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Deco / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado Yellow Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This chronograph wrist watch is the exact same movement used by Patek Philippe in
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Yellow Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

DOXA Manual Multi Scale Chronograph Steel Wrist Watch NATO Strap Valjoux 22
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage DOXA chronograph wrist watch featuring a black multi scale dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Leonidas Chronograph Wrist Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case
Located in Antwerp, BE
Leonidas Incabloc Wristwatch 18kt Yellow Gold Case, Diameter 38 mm Movement: Chronograph with Hand
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Helbros Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Forsythe Steel Chronograph with Original Unrestored Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Forsythe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rare Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18k Gold Chronograp Mens Watch 1940´s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Bilbao, ES
Rare vintage chronograph watch, Swiss VACHERON CONSTANTIN (Genéve), in original 18K yellow gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Civil War Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lemania Stainless Steel Military Single Button Chronograph Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lemania Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Single Button Chronograph METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Lemania Stainless Steel 15TL Chronograph Watch Tachymeter 1940s Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement Model #15TL Movement Serial #9262 Case #4610 Stainless Steel Case w/ 2 Push Down Crowns and One Twist Crown 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 43 mm Lu...
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and stylish
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux Cal. #72 Ref. 800 Vintage 1940's
By Wittnauer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 1940's Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Valjoux 72 Ref. 800 Description / Condition: All
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Silver Dial Anti-Magnetique 4048 Manual Wind Watch 1942
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
1940’s. This extremely rare model is known as the “Monobloc” chronograph. Case: Show sign of wear with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Two Register Chronograph / 30
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
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Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Wittnauer Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Register Chronograph, Circa 1940's-50's
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Two Register METAL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

La Phare 18K Rose Gold Men's Hand-Windng Chronograph 17 Jewel Watch Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 42 mm Thickness = 12 mm Unique Le Phare Chronograph Dial w/ Rose Gold Numbers
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Heuer Stainless Steel Original Dial Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company / By Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charles Nicolet Rose Gold Filled New Old Stock Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Nicolet STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Rose
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tourneau 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Triple Date Valjoux Chronograph, circa 1940s
By Tourneau
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tourneau / Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph with Full Calendar
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tourneau 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Triple Date Valjoux Chronograph, circa 1940s
By Tourneau
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tourneau / Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph with Full Calendar
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Butex Chromium Stainless Steel Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Butex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eberhard Oversized Chronograph with Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1930's
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eberhard & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph Timer METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines Rare Oversized 9Kt. Gold for English Market Original Dial 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Helbros Steel Art Deco Chronograph with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1940s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Two Register Chronograph METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wittnauer Stainless Steel High Grade Chronograph with Original Dial, 1950's
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Eska Nickel Silver Rare Two Register Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eska Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Three Button Chronograph METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Doxa Steel High Grade Triple Date Calendar Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
chronographs I have ever had. The watch is in excellent condition and we have just given it a comprehensive
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tissot Stainless Steel High Grade Chronograph from The Late 40's / 50's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch designs, including the Chronograph, the Skin Diver, and the Microvision. Today, Helbros is one of
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Chronographe Swisse Vintage Chronograph, Made in 18k Rose Gold, circa 1950s
By Chronoswiss
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"Chronographe Swisse" Vintage Chronograph Watch. The watch was made in the 1940-1950's, and is
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Marcus by Gallet and Co. Stainless Steel Chronograph Manual Winding circa 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
early 1940's within a few years of the production of this watch, The Venus 150 Caliber Movement was
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 565J Water Resistant Calatrava Watch, Circa 1946
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
calendar 1526 and 3448, and the perpetual calendar chronograph watches, the 1518 and 2499. It is certainly
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Water Resistant Calatrava Rose Gold Watch Circa 1949
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
century, such as the perpetual calendar 1526 and 3448, and the perpetual calendar chronograph watches, the
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Angelus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Chrono/Calendar circa 1940s High Grade
By Angelus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Angelus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Calendar METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and stylish
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Geneve Vintage "Geneve" Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
lizard band with a gold fill tang clasp. Manual w/ subseconds and chronograph. 35.5 mm case size. Circa
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rare Antique Rolex Chronographe Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940's this Rolex Chronographe in stainless steel is extremely rare. Featuring
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Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Breitling 2-Register Chronograph Ref. 178 Chrome and Steel Watch, 1946
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1946 Vintage Breitling 2 Register Chronograph Ref. 178 Chrome with Stainless Steel Case Back watch
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines Stainless Steel 13ZN Chronograph wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel manual winding waterproof chronograph wristwatch with calibre 13ZN
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3484
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Unusual and very rare 18 Kt. pink gold circular case,a square shape button chronograph snap on back
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Eberhard Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A very large Stainless Steel Double pusher Chronograph from Eberhard Case. Three-body, polished
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Chronograph Piccolino Wristwatch Ref 3055
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Unusual and very rarely produced, in a few samples. Rolex chronograph 18 KT rose gold with the
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, manual wind, chronograph Dial-Original three colour- dial with tachymeter scale Bracelet-Kroko-leather
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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1940 Watch Chronograph For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1940 watch chronograph you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Creating a 1940 watch chronograph has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega are consistently popular. Most of our 1940 watch chronograph for sale are for men, but there are 45 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 1940 Watch Chronograph?

Prices for a 1940 watch chronograph can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $475 and can go as high as $275,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,500.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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 antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1940 Watch Chronograph
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The addition of extra dials called sub-dials is what is special about a chronograph watch. These extra dials allow you to measure time on different scales. For example, a chronograph timepiece may have 30-second, one-hour and 12-hour timers for its sub-dials. Shop a collection of chronograph watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a chronograph watch, look on the dial and the case back for marks or stamps that indicate a maker or a style or serial number. You can use trusted resources to search for these markings or consult a certified appraiser for an expert evaluation. Shop a selection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether chronograph watches are worth buying is a matter of personal opinion. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose timepieces that appeal to you and suit your needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of chronograph watches from some of the world's top jewelers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The three dials on a chronograph watch vary. Generally, the dials are 30-second, 60-minute and 12-hour timers used to precisely track time, but some timepieces may have different dials. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of chronograph watches.

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