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1942 Rolex Watch

Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Geneva 1942 WWII Era 30mm Royalite Watch Ref 3478 52ge325s
By Geneva
Located in Dix hills, NY
Geneva 1942 WWII Era 30mm Royalite Watch Ref 3478 52ge325s Date Code/Serial Number: 219923
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21st Century and Contemporary Other

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Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Havana Cigar Band Ring, 1970
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and collectible Cartier Havana Cigar Band Ring in 18k gold with matte red enamel. There is loss on enamel on both sides (see pix) and some on central motif. Gold is in good co...
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1953 Rolex Bubbleback Gold Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1953 Rolex Bubbleback 14K bezel Gold Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 6105 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback with a 14k yellow gold bezel and stainless steel case, ref: 6105 The watch case is att...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Chronometer Bubbleback with Black Dial 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 2940 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1945 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamet...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a Concord 17 jeweled manual wind movement CXC watch with satin white gold C&B watch case ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a rare and stunning piece of history: an antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer manual winding watch. With its 28mm dial, manual winding movement, seconds chronograph, and impeccab...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Extremely rare rectangular solid gold watch 1930s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Ref 2356 Circa 1930 Rolex Vintage Rectangular solid gold case with solid wire gold fixed lugs. This attractive watch is manual hand winding. Excellent condition it has been rec...
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20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 inches, 3 adjustable lenghts on wristband
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Tudor STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Raleigh / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm M...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original ...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Among the first of the automatic Omega movements, this circa 1947 fourteen karat 14K yellow gold Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored silver toned dial, gold markers,...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome DIAMOND Watch. ARGENT Cartier 925 Vermeil Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Band material: Silver Materials: Silver Power: Battery Readout: Analog Style: Minimalist Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Vendome Argent. Sterling Silve...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Vermeil

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original R...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 34mm Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6084 Serial: 905*** Year: 1952 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Leather Band Bezel: Yellow Gold Dial: White / Ivory Dial Face: Acry...
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed screw-down crown, which des...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex WW2 Military Pocket Watch, Rare Circa 1942, Superb Collectable
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and extremely rare pocket watch has a cal. 590 Rolex movement and case by Calcort. A
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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Art Deco Gents 14k Rose Gold Watch, Manual, Newly Serviced by Bulova, c1948
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
Breguet hairspring, as used by other high-end watch companies, including Rolex, and noted for more
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Firefly Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3121
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Stainless steel and 18k rose gold Rolex Firefly bubbleback, Ref. 3121, circa 1942, 28.5mm case
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Art Deco 10k GF BULOVA AMBASSADOR Gents Watch, c1940, 81 Years Old, Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
hairspring, as used on other high-end watches such as Rolex and noted for aiding more consistent timekeeping
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

ROLEX Extremely Rare Early Black Dial Chronograph
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1942, this watch is a wonderful find for all ROLEX and chronograph collectors.
Category

Vintage 1940s 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
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 4048 Year: 1942 Serial number: 20xxxx Reference: OT1063 Model 4048 is
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex 6634 Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Capped, 1942
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6634 Serial: 242*** 1942 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Shock Resisting Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
(both not by Rolex), plastic glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes with an original
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal 6444 Stainless Steel Midsize Very Rare
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: -Elegant Watch Box -Certified Appraisal -6 Month Warranty
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Lipton Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
Authentic rolex from the late 30's. This watch was created for the Canadian market. Often used as a
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Gents President Wristwatch 14k Rose GF, 21 Jewels, by Bulova, c1942
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this wonderfully stylish Art Deco manual gentleman's wrist watch by the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

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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Rolex Oyster Precision Vintage Steel Manual Watch 6480, circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Precision Reference #:6480. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Raleigh Wristwatch circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Raleigh wristwatch, serial number 194,XXX, circa 1942. 29 x 35mm case
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Boy's Size Oyster Wristwatch circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel "boy's" size Oyster wristwatch, serial number 169,XXX, circa 1942. 29mm x
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royalite Observatory Wristwatch circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Royalite Observatory wristwatch scarce WWII-era model with exceptional
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royalite Observatory Wristwatch circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Royalite Observatory wristwatch, serial number 227,XXX, circa 1942/43
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Curvex, 1942
By Gruen
Located in Sežana, SI
to market their watches as Rolex Gruen in Europe, but the Great Depression (and more urgent matters
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen Curvex, 1942
Gruen Curvex, 1942
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Rolex "Steelium" duo dial Prince "Doctor's Watch" ref #1345
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex "Steelium" duo dial Prince so called "Doctor's Watch ref #1343 circa 1930's. Straight walled
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster “King of Wings” Wristwatch Ref 4125
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster “King of Wings” model ref 4125 circa 1942. Featuring 35mm diameter stainless steel
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Boy's Stainless Steel Oyster Raleigh Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
# corresponds to 1942, but case back engraving dated 1944. This watch undoubtedly was worn by an enlisted man
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold "Serpico Y Liano" Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 2526
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This incredible Patek Philippe 2526 was originally retailed by Serpico Y Liano, a well known Rolex
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX WATCH
Located in Miami, FL
1942 Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Speedking watch with medium silver face.Original Rolex jubilee
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Century Black Dial Gold Fill
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Authentic men’s WW2 era Rolex wristwatch. With black radar dial. The back bezel with ¼ century
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold-filled

Rolex - Vintage Sporting Prince - Ref: 1561 - Men
By Rolex
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Watch, silver dial with index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Original Dial manual wristwatch, c1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Speedking boy’s size 31mm Oyster case circa 1942 with pleasing original matte silvered dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1942 Rolex Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1942 rolex watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of steel, stainless steel and gold-filled, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect 1942 rolex watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1942 rolex watch from Rolex and Gruen — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Most of our 1942 rolex watch for sale are for men, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 1942 Rolex Watch?

On average, a 1942 rolex watch at 1stDibs sells for $5,918, while they’re typically $486 on the low end and $92,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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