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Vintage 1940's Longines Sei Tacche Military Style Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1940's Sei Tacche Military Style Watch – a vintage 33mm stainless steel
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Military Calatrava 1940's
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of timeless elegance with the vintage 1940's Jaeger-LeCoultre military wristwatch
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Russian by The Hampden Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Utilitarian Military Style
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches

Vintage Zenith 1940's Wrist Watch
By Zenith
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
1940's model 3600584 Wrist Watch in pristine vintage condition. With a 31mm brushed steel case 8510554
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Vintage Zenith 1940's Wrist Watch
Vintage Zenith 1940's Wrist Watch
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Dm 1.23 in
IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
By IWC
Located in London, GB
the twelve watches made by Swiss watch manufacturers for the British Military of Defence for the
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Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches

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Steel

IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
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H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1940's Tissot military style calatrava with an in house bumper automatic movement
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1940's Tissot military style calatrava with an in house bumper automatic movement
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 51mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches throughout the 1930s and 1940s. The company also produced watches for the US military during World
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 25mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Concord Stainless Steel WWII Era 24 Hour Dial Men's Wrist Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Watch has an interesting 24 Hour Military style dial with illuminated spear hands. A manual wind Swiss
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Lemania Stainless Steel Military Single Button Chronograph Manual Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
was produced sometime in the late 1940's for Britain's Royal Navy. The watches were worn by the Navy
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 18mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 26mm Diameter MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 29mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

ATP British Military unsigned Grana Dial
Located in London, GB
and we know its a 15 Jewel K.F.320 movement. ATP style watch made exclusively for the British Military
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the 1940's and is in excellent original condition. The tonneau, or barrel shaped watch was first
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 21mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A vintage find and in its original condition, enjoy this circa 1940's Pan American Wrist Watch with
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gruen White Gold-Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
throughout the 1930s and 1940s. The company also produced watches for the US military during World War II
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military. In 1917, due to
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Octagon Shaped Watch with Dial by Stern from 1928
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
California became a Gruen store after a dispute we had with Hamilton Watch Company in the early 1930's. The
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches throughout the 1930s and 1940s. The company also produced watches for the US military during World
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cyma Dirty Dozen WWW
By Cyma
Located in London, GB
An original Cyma from the 1940's that was later part of the so called 'Dirty Dozen' collection of
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Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches

Cyma Dirty Dozen WWW
Cyma Dirty Dozen WWW
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Dm 1.5 in
Timor WW Dirty Dozen
Located in London, GB
Part of the collectable and sought after so called ' Dirty Dozen' British Military watches from the
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Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Timor WW Dirty Dozen
Timor WW Dirty Dozen
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Dm 1.42 in
Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Part of the well know and well collected 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British military watches from
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Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches

Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
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H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
RAF pilots. The Oyster Raleigh is not a military watch, ( and in this respect is again in common
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gold-Plated Vintage 1940s Rotary Automatic Military Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This lovely vintage military watch is working and ticking well. Please study the images
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Vintage Wittnauer Wwii-Era Military-Style Stainless Steel Watch, 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Vintage Wittnauer WWII-era Military-style Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Swiss stainless steel Military Style Incabloc wristwatch, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Swiss made military style vintage model 31mm diameter circa 1940’s with very pleasing two tone
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage 1940s ANCRE Mechanical Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
on the watch case. the dial has aged. Fitted with a black military fabric strap. Please study the
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Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rare Vintage Manual Winding ATP Bravingtons Supplied Military Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 34mm diameter hand winding military supplied watch is working and it is ticking
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Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches

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Silver Plate

Heuer Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 333, circa 1940s
By Heuer
Located in New York, NY
an early 1940's military chronograph with two large sub dials presented in excellent, very honest
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Eberhard Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in New York, NY
-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Circa 1940's Size: 39.5mm Georges Eberhard
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Racine Pilot stainless steel two register chronograph wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
for their watches grew in the worldwide market, and Gallet began importing chronographs for the U.S
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Military Timer METAL
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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Round Military Style Manual Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Military Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Eterna Vintage Military Stainless Steel Gents P3405
By Eterna
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Gents Age: 1940's Case Size: 36mm Box and papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch Movement: Mechanical Wind
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Antique 1840s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hamilton Manual Wind Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Gorgeous Vintage Hamilton Watch is made in 14K yellow Gold. It has a 7 inch bracelet and is
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Army Cushion-Shaped Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
original hands and Arabic dial. The watch has an overall distinctive vintage look. Manual wind movement
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Swiss Wrist Watches

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
military 24 hour dial! This watch is well known to all collectors of vintage Rolex watches, produced for
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
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H 0.52 in W 1.19 in Dm 1.19 in
Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch, 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch. Made in 1940s. The wristwatch was designed to
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Laco 1940s German Military Pilot Aviators Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Laco Aviator Wrist Watch, 55 M.M. Gray Steel 3 Piece snap case. 22 Jewel Mechanical
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Vintage 1940s German Wrist Watches

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Steel

Hamilton WWII Military Timer circa 1940s with Original Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Timer with Sweep Seconds METAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

IWC Stainless Steel Military Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
1937 Case Size 48.2mm Box & Papers 1940's/50's IWC Box Movement Mechanical Case Stainless Steel
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Stainless Steel

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1940s Watch Military For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1940s watch military for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Base Metal and Gold. Creating a 1940s watch military has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Longines, Bulova and Elgin are consistently popular. When shopping for a 1940s watch military, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a 1940s Watch Military?

The price for a 1940s watch military starts at $395 and tops out at $8,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,150.

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.

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Questions About 1940s Watch Military
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    There are no specific criteria for what makes a military watch a military watch. However, people may call watches "military" if they resist damage due to shocks, are highly waterproof, accurate and easy to read in extreme environments. On 1stDibs, find a selection of military watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There isn't one specific brand or model of watch that the military uses. Generally, members of the military wear watches that are durable, waterproof, shockproof and accurate in the field. Shop a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 4, 2024
    Yes, Omega has made military watches. In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions.

    In 1948, Omega launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. While the Omega Seamaster is known as a dive watch, it wasn’t originally made for divers. Introduced in 1948, it was marketed as a dress watch for posh modern gentlemen and featured new waterproofing technology developed by the firm during World War II.

    Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. To commemorate the partnership, the firm created 007 editions of the Seamaster. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.

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