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1948 Watches

Vintage 1948 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Watch Ref 6050
Vintage 1948 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Watch Ref 6050

Vintage 1948 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Watch Ref 6050

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual dates to 1948 and is crafted in stainless steel, bearing the

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back Ref. 2940 Description / Condition: All watches

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s
Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s

Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s

By Rolex

Located in Dix hills, NY

KEEPING GOOD TIME. A NICE ORIGINAL Men's 1948 ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL Signs of Wear: Exterior: Minor Scratches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other

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Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948
Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948

Vintage Elgin Deluxe Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1948

By Elgin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage De Luxe Square 10k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Beveled Crystal with Original Silver

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1948
Vintage IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1948

Vintage IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1948

By IWC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Cal. 89 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial with

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: Patek Philippe 2435J rectangular shaped 18K yellow gold watch, made in 1948. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948
Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

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Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

18k yellow gold Patek Philippe manual wind watch. Reference number 4357.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Oversized Omega Wristwatch from 1948 in Stainless Steel
Oversized Omega Wristwatch from 1948 in Stainless Steel

Oversized Omega Wristwatch from 1948 in Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Berlin, DE

original. Very rare watch Ref. 2506-7, with movement Cal. 283, red Gold plated original Omega . The high

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

OMEGA Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Sweep Seconds and Unusual Dial circa 1948
OMEGA Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Sweep Seconds and Unusual Dial circa 1948

OMEGA Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Sweep Seconds and Unusual Dial circa 1948

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

A very rare Omega chronometer wristwatch. Caliber: 30T2SCR Serial number: 1051094. Movement: Manual Wind. Dial: Silvered, unusual sector indication, applied Arabic and dot index...

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case
Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case

Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

adjustment. Railroad watch circa 1948 in Waltham gold-filled keystone case. Original untouched dial. Size 16

Category

Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Laco Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 25.5mm Manual watch
Laco Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 25.5mm Manual watch

Laco Vintage in yellow gold with a Black dial 25.5mm Manual watch

Located in Surfside, FL

/ center sweep seconds hand. Circa 1948. Fine Pre-owned Laco Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Laco Vintage

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch
Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch

Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Essay: The 544 was introduced in 1940 and was discontinued in 1948. The watch was made in yellow and

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Vintage 1948 Dress Watch  Dennison Case  Manual Wind
Longines Vintage 1948 Dress Watch  Dennison Case  Manual Wind

Longines Vintage 1948 Dress Watch Dennison Case Manual Wind

By Longines

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1948 Longines Dress Watch Dennison Case Manual Wind Step back in time with this

Category

Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto
1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto

1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto

By Lord Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This beautiful watch was originally presented as a gift in 1948 to a gentleman who had spent 25

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Oversized Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1948
Patek Philippe Oversized Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1948

Patek Philippe Oversized Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm X 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Cal

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948
IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948

IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948

By IWC

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM697 Model Number: Calibre 89 Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1948 Case Diameter: 35

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.
Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.

Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aspen, CO

. Today many watches have been refinished making the watch look new, thus hurting the value of a fine

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Precision Vintage Dresswatch, H/M 9K Yellow Gold, c 1948
Rolex Precision Vintage Dresswatch, H/M 9K Yellow Gold, c 1948

Rolex Precision Vintage Dresswatch, H/M 9K Yellow Gold, c 1948

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

leather strap with tang buckle is fitted. This Rolex dates to c. 1948. The caseback is inscribed with a

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1964 Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel
1964 Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel

1964 Omega Seamaster 600 Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

is perhaps best known for their Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel
1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel

1956 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Automatic Mid-Century Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

watch connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been embraced

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement
1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement

1971 Omega Seamaster Mens Vintage Watch with Automatic Cal. 565 Movement

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

connoisseurs for its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been were embraced by water

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell & SS
1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell & SS

1962 Omega Seamaster Mens "Jumbo" Vintage Automatic Watch - 18K Gold Shell & SS

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been embraced by water sports enthusiasts and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

1973 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch - Stainless Steel
1973 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch - Stainless Steel

1973 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been were embraced by water sports enthusiasts and marry a striking

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mathey Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Chronograph
Mathey Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Chronograph

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1948 Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones
UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones

UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

Lapel cuckoo watch designed by UTI Paris. Fabulous and very unusual piece, created in Paris France

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Bueche Girod 18-Karat Gold Watch with Original Diamond Bezel
Bueche Girod 18-Karat Gold Watch with Original Diamond Bezel

Bueche Girod 18-Karat Gold Watch with Original Diamond Bezel

By Bueche Girod

Located in Houston, TX

138 gram watch made by the jeweler Bueche-Girod (1948-1980). The watch has the original diamond

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency More Clocks

Materials

Gold

1948 Rolex 14k Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Mid Size Wrist Watch 5015
1948 Rolex 14k Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Mid Size Wrist Watch 5015

1948 Rolex 14k Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Mid Size Wrist Watch 5015

By Rolex

Located in Montclair, NJ

solid 14k yellow gold back in 1948. The watch features a self winding automatic Rolex movement that

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Watch, circa 1948
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Watch, circa 1948

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Watch, circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic Art Deco watch by the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather

By Movado

Located in Miami, FL

purse clock, created in Switzerland by the Movado Clock Factories, back in the 1948-1954. Crafted in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Vintage Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Rolex Precision Vintage Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch

Rolex Precision Vintage Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1948 Rolex Precision Wrist watch, 32 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case, original Crown

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Watch with Original Dial from 1947 Great Birthday Gift
Rolex Steel Watch with Original Dial from 1947 Great Birthday Gift

Rolex Steel Watch with Original Dial from 1947 Great Birthday Gift

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

classic 3/4 size model with an original dial produced in 1947 or 1948. The watch keeps excellent time and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1968 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel
1968 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel

1968 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

its Seamaster line of dive watches. Introduced in 1948, they have been were embraced by water sports

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare 1948 Chester Sterling Silver Baseball Medal Watch Fob Pendant Stunning
Rare 1948 Chester Sterling Silver Baseball Medal Watch Fob Pendant Stunning

Rare 1948 Chester Sterling Silver Baseball Medal Watch Fob Pendant Stunning

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale for lovely 1948 solid sterling silver Baseball player medal or

Category

Vintage 1940s British Elizabethan Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe Ref. 2440 Retro Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ref. 2440 Retro Watch in 18K Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ref. 2440 Retro Watch in 18K Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami Beach, FL

ridged and curled tear drop lugs. Production of this watch began in 1948. This watch comes with an

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Watch, 1948
Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Watch, 1948

Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Watch, 1948

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Omega Omega Ref. 2503-6 Stainless Steel watch with Two Tone Silver and Black Dial with

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 1530A Rectangular Watch, circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1530A Rectangular Watch, circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1530A Rectangular Watch, circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

#651619. Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an extract from the archives

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Two-Tone Watch, 1948
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Two-Tone Watch, 1948

Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Two-Tone Watch, 1948

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Ref. 4392 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Machined Bezel and Stainless Steel

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega 9 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1948
Vintage Omega 9 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1948

Vintage Omega 9 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1948

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Omega 9k Rose Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Painted Silver Arabic 2, 4, 8

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Reference 22536 Watch, 1948
Vintage Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Reference 22536 Watch, 1948

Vintage Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Reference 22536 Watch, 1948

By Universal Genève

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1948 Vintage Universal Geneve Very Collectible Iconic JUMBO Tri-Compax Triple Date Moon Phase Ref

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 1578R Large Rose Gold Calatrava Watch 36mm Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1578R Large Rose Gold Calatrava Watch 36mm Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1578R Large Rose Gold Calatrava Watch 36mm Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

movement #961879, and case #646756. Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1491R Vintage Fancy Scrol Lugs Calatrava Watch, circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1491R Vintage Fancy Scrol Lugs Calatrava Watch, circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1491R Vintage Fancy Scrol Lugs Calatrava Watch, circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Patek Philippe 1491R Vintage Fancy Scroll Lugs Calatrava Watch. The watch measures 34 mm in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 2431R Vintage Rose Gold Watch, Fancy Flame Lugs, circa 1948
Patek Philippe 2431R Vintage Rose Gold Watch, Fancy Flame Lugs, circa 1948

Patek Philippe 2431R Vintage Rose Gold Watch, Fancy Flame Lugs, circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

. - Watch Specifications - Reference Number: 2431R Year: 1948 Case Diameter: 34.5 mm Condition: Mint

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

movement #951683 and case # 648002. Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 1461/1A Stainless Steel Calatrava Tiffany & Co. Watch Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

movement #951683 and case # 648002. Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Gilbert Manual Wristwatch, circa 1948
Hamilton Yellow Gold Gilbert Manual Wristwatch, circa 1948

Hamilton Yellow Gold Gilbert Manual Wristwatch, circa 1948

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

example to 1948. Featuring an original “Butler” silvered dial with applied 18K YG Breguet style indexes

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2436 1948
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2436 1948

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2436 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Barcelona, ES

Patek Philippe ref. 2436 Mov. 958444 Cal. 10-200 In yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 5018 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 5018 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 5018 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Scarce and desirable model Rolex stainless steel “Bombe ref 5018 serial # 608,xxx circa 1948

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 5050 circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 5050 circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 5050 circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Bubbleback wristwatch, Ref. 5050, serial number 661,XXX, circa 1948. 32mm

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1948. Rare early model with original silvered dial with raised indexes and dauphine hands. Powered by a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Wristwatch Ref 5018 circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Wristwatch Ref 5018 circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe Wristwatch Ref 5018 circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Scarce and desirable model Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe ref 5018 serial # 641,xxx circa 1948

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe self winding wristwatch Ref 5018, circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe self winding wristwatch Ref 5018, circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel Bombe self winding wristwatch Ref 5018, circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Scarce and desirable model Rolex stainless steel “Bombe ref 5018 serial # 608,xxx circa 1948

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1948
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1948

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1948. Beautiful condition example, 32mm diameter tonneau case with screw down caseback and period-style

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch Ref 5022 circa 1948
Rolex Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch Ref 5022 circa 1948

Rolex Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch Ref 5022 circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex yellow gold top and stainless steel back Oyster wristwatch, Ref. 5022, circa 1948. 33mm case

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex SS/14K  Hooded Bubbleback correct ref 3065 circa 1948
Rolex SS/14K  Hooded Bubbleback correct ref 3065 circa 1948

Rolex SS/14K Hooded Bubbleback correct ref 3065 circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS/14K Hooded Bubbleback correct ref 3065 circa 1948 with beautifully restored black sector

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Classic 29mm
Longines Classic 29mm

Longines Classic 29mm

By Longines

Located in Surfside, FL

. Manual. 29 mm case size. Circa 1948. Fine Pre-owned Longines Watch. Certified preowned Dress Longines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...

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Located in Jersey City, NJ

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By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Gold

Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch

Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Add this great post-war, Swiss-made Eska Military Style Wrist Watch to your vintage collection. In brushed steel, this 31mm watch has its original mat silver-toned face with Roman nu...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4082 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Tip to Lug...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Watch 69173
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Watch 69173

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Watch 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Good condition. signs of wear. No original box and paper. Comes with a chronostore box and 2 year warranty. Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 69173 Mode...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch

1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch

By Omega

Located in Poitiers, FR

Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEM...

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet

Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Soldered on Bracelet This Patek Philippe Vintage Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1948 Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 1948 watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 67 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 1948 watches to choose from, but Art Deco and Modern 1948 watches are of considerable interest. Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. When shopping our range of 1948 watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are 1948 Watches?

Prices for 1948 watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $337 and can go as high as $35,729, while 1948 watches, on average, fetch $5,242.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury 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, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.