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Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
open the flap and you have the time. This 1940s wristwatch by Altair is 14k white gold with prong set
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
Complete your statement collection with this unique 1940's wristwatch that perfectly combines retro
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton for Tiffany & Co Dresswatch, 14K Yellow Gold, Cal 982 Mmt, Year 1941.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Canterbury, GB
included at point of sale. A truly unrepeatable 1940s wristwatch, evocative of the deco period in New York
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega 1940s Gent's Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully crafted watch from the world renowned watchmakers, Omega. A classic vintage design offers an off-white dial playing host to gold hour batons, Omega signatu...
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard Ladies Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940s Retro Art Deco- Inspired Lucien Piccard Wrist Watch - 14 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Case
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 14ct yellow gold unisex Rolex Chronometer watch. The dial is an off-white colour
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Butex Chromium Stainless Steel Chronograph Manual Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel and Chromium CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage cocktail watch has been crafted in 9k white gold. This 1940s wristwatch has an unusual, geometric
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

Longines Vintage Men's Wristwatch, 1940s / 50s, in Excelle
By Longines
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines vintage men's wristwatch. 1940s / 50s. Case diameter: 35 mm. In excellent original
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled / Original Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Width 22mm
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. Automatic watch with manual winding. Authentic antique watch - French work of the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Waltham Art Deco Yellow Gold Filled Wristwatch from 1940s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe 1940s Rose Gold Gents Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Patek Philippe, 34 X 20 M.M. Rectangular 2 Piece 18K Rose Gold Case, 18 Jewel
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1940S Bulova 10K Rolled Gold Plated Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in London, GB
Crafted during the 1940s, the Bulova 10k Rolled Gold Plate M3 Wristwatch boasts a champagne dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Zenith Stainless Steel Chronograph Original Dial Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blancpain Ladies 18K WG Diamond Bracelet Dress Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
WG DIAMONDS: SI1 Clarity / G Color CIRCA: 1940-1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

French Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Retro Mechanical Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Poitiers, FR
1940s. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with their
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and rare 1940s gents Patek Philippe wristwatch. The watch features a silver
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Fluva France 1940s Retro Diamond Gold Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Retro French-made Fluva 18k gold watch, decorated with approx. 0.50ctw in diamonds
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Mid-20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch 1940S
By Universal Genève
Located in Geneva, CH
Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch. Circa 1940. Swiss made. Wrist length
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Marvin Ladies Pink Gold Diamond Synthetic Rubies Retro Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Marvin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made 1940's 18k ladies watch featuring diamonds and commonly used synthetic rubies
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

International Watch Company 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Full Size Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Watch Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Face Wristwatch, 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 1940's Tiffany and company 14K Gold Watch and band. 17 Jewel adjusted 2 positions. Watch is
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1940s 18k rose gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

14K Gold Jerome Piquot Automatic Wristwatch with Date 1940s Incabloc Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Jerome Piquot 14k yellow gold wristwatch with date and sweep center seconds, 17 jewels automatic
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer 1940s Swiss Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Wristwatch
By Bucherer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
wristwatch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, stunning
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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

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

Materials

Platinum

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

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

Longines Rare Oversized 9Kt. Gold for English Market Original Dial 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
. English Market CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 22mm 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

Bucherer 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Bucherer
Located in Dallas, TX
wrist. Pre-owned with custom box; Circa 1940's .
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Rose Gold Oversized Mechanical Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch for the South American market, 37 M.M. 18K Rose Gold 3 piece case
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1944 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Crawford .12 Carat Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage retro 1940’s Crawford 14k rose gold ruby and diamond wristwatch with rose gold double snake
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Heuer Stainless Steel Original Dial Triple Date Chronograph Wristwatch
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Bulova Ladies Wristwatch Art Deco Style with Diamonds
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Bulova ladies Watch 33 pieces Total Diamonds 14 Karat 0.76 TDW 13 grams.
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

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

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1940s
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20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

IWC Stainless Steel Oversized Wristwatch with Center Seconds
Located in Stamford, CT
IWC stainless steel oversized wristwatch. Pristine dial with gilt hands and markers, circa 1949
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Piaget Yellow Gold Link Winding Back Wristwatch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k gold 1940s Piaget watch bracelet, featuring backwind manual wind movement. Bracelet is 7.5
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20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
jewel movement. Circa 1940's. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Bulova watch on a
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
Bulova Manual Wristwatch Ref W4282
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Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Longines Movement Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Manufacture: Circa 1940s Length:7.5 inches Gemstone: Diamond Diamond weight: 4 CT Total Item Weight: 89.4 g
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20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

J Lacloche 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
: Circa 1940s Fits a wrist size of 2 inches Length: 6.7 inches Gemstone: Diamond Diamond weight: 2.5 CT
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Swiss 17 Jewels
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch 21.9 Grams Swiss 17 Jewels. 6.5 inch. This bracelet wrist watch has a hidden face under an etched cover. A...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

J.E.Caldwell Stainless Steel Oversized Chronograph Manual Wind Watch, 1940s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 38mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega 14 Karat Ladies Wristwatch 18.2 Grams Without Works, 17 Jewels
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Omega 14 KT Ladies Watch 18.2 grams Without Works. 17 Jewels having a mesh 6.5 inch band. The watch face itself is 1/2 inch in diameter. Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmake...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage ladies Bulova in 14k white gold. Manual Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Bulova Watch. Certified
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch
Bulova Classic 14k White Gold Wristwatch
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H 0.87 in W 0.67 in
Patek Philippe Retailed by Yard Yellow Gold manual Wristwatch , circa 1930s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patek Philippe wristwatch created in the 1930s and retailed by Yard. Rectangular case, Arabic
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Gold-filled

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1940s Wristwatch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1940s wristwatch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940s wristwatch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 1940s wristwatch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Patek Philippe and Longines each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 1940s wristwatch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 48 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1940s wristwatch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a 1940s Wristwatch?

The price for a 1940s wristwatch starts at $213 and tops out at $115,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,200.

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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