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Vintage Record Watch Co. Moonphase Wrist Watch
By Record Watch Co
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous mid-century Record Watch Company Datafix Triple Date Moon Phase Cal 107C Reference 257
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Record Military Issued Dirty Dozen Watch - WWW L33573 Watch.
By Record Watch Co
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Record
Watch Ref And Number: WWW L33573
Features : Shatter-proof Plexi Crystal - Dial
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Water Resistant Calatrava Rose Gold Watch Circa 1949
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
# 655141. The watch was made in 1949. The watch is further accompanied with a brown alligator strap
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch
By Record Watch Co
Located in London, GB
One of the so called 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British Military watches but then if you're
Category
Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
the world, this watch is the epitome of feminine refinement. The double snake chain band is flexible
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe 2458J Massive Vintage 36mm Calatrava Watch Circa 1949
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
:
The watch was made in 1949, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Classic "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet, 1949
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 5015
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Style Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
seldom see. The watch was obviously presented in 1949, which allows us to date it accurately. You can
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Mido Multifort Steel Early Bumper Automatic with Original Dial from 1940's
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / British Patents
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Mido Multifort Steel "Bumper" Automatic with Original Patinated Dial
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / Reference 230
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulova Ladies Wristwatch Art Deco Style with Diamonds
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bulova ladies Watch 33 pieces Total Diamonds 14 Karat 0.76 TDW 13 grams.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Diamond Hidden Watch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Hidden Watch.
A square-faced watch adorned with baguette and round-cut diamonds weighing
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Hamilton Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches and even produced the navigational chronometers used during W.W. 2. This watch keeps dependable
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Movado Türler , Slide / Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand
By Movado
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turler Movado, Slide Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand.
This one is smaller then usual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch
9k Yellow Gold Case
ref.12324
Windup Movement. Runs well.
Circa 1946
Category
Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Diamond Gold Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow, rose, and white gold Hamilton watch with square white dial signed Hamilton, with
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
International Watch Company or IWC 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company "I.W.C."
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Buren Watch Company 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Model
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tudor Watch Company by Rolex Nickel Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1940's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold Belt Buckle Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold wrist watch, with a belt buckle design. The strap has a honey comb pattern
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797
By Hamilton
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1940's Hamilton Gordon Men's Watch'
This vintage Hamilton men's watch is set in 18K yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Oversize Omega Wrist Watch ca' 1947
By Omega
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An Omega wrist watch ca' 1947. Oversize steel case measuring approx. 37.5 mm. Reference 2609
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Zenith 1940's Wrist Watch
By Zenith
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Founded 1865, Zenith Watch Co has been known for its precision timepieces. Enjoy this great mid
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Patek Philippe 1431J vintage square watch 37 x 27mm is fitted with a 10"200
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This 1566J Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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
Vintage Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vintage with character, this Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch is well preserved and was popular
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
14k White Gold, Diamond & Platinum Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite vintage Hamilton watch from the 1950s blends timeless design with heartfelt
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Movado Cal. 470, Steel, Watch 1940s
By Movado
Located in Roma, Lazio
Movado Triple Calendar ’40
Movement and functions: hand-winding cal. 470 day, date, month red sweep seconds
Case: stainless steel 36 mm
Dial: three tone silver cream tritium A...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rare Gruen 416 Swiss Men's Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
We love vintage timepieces and this one of our favorite finds by Gruen Watch. Circa 1940's and in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Tiffany & Co Movado Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch, with Movado movement. Made in Switzerland. Serial
Category
Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
watch is from the mid-century, and is in great condition for it's age with no notable flaws just faint
Category
Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Helbros Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
By Helbros
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Authentic WWII era, this 33mm steel case Helbros Wrist Watch evokes true vintage feel. Manual wind
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Tegolino Manual Wind 18K Gold Gubelin Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
), and Swiss Made.
Details:
Item Type: Ladies Wrist Watch
Brand: Patek Philippe (Gubelin)
Model
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Movado Ermetophon Calendar Moonphase Manual Wind Watch Ref 1262
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
seconds, date, day and moonphase. 35 mm case size. Ref 1262. Fine Pre-owned Movado Watch.
Certified
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Buren DH German Military Watch – WWII 1940s Authentic 35mm Vintage
By Buren
Located in London, GB
Buren DH German Military Watch – WWII 1940s Authentic 35mm Vintage Manual Wind Tool Watch
Category
Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches
Omega Vintage Manual Wind Watch – 1940s Cal. 30T2 36mm
By Omega
Located in London, GB
🕰️ Vintage Omega Manual Wind Watch – 1940s Cal. 30T2 36mm
Would you believe this Omega is over
Category
Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Longines Vintage Large Stainless Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Longines Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1940s Bucherer Retailed Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Rolex for Carl Bucherer of Switzerland Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. 3 piece Gold Filled Case
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s Angelus Watch Co. Swiss Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant 1940s Angelus Watch Co. Swiss chronograph, featuring a 35.5mm 18K yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin. A Silver Deck Watch Retailed by Asprey C1940
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
watch. Most watches of this type had subsidiary seconds dials.This deck watch also has it's original
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Vintage Longines 14k Gold and Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Longines Tank Watch is a true treasure from the 1940s, weighing 59.71 grams and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Omega Ladies watch 18ct white gold and diamonds
By Omega
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant OMEGA ladies watch in 18ct white gold and diamonds. Manual winding mechanical movement
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1940's Gallet Vintage Regulator Mens Chronograph Watch - Stainless Steel
By Gallet
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen 10k Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style / Reference 770
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Mystery Watch/Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet/mystery watch with diamonds. Circa 1940s. Circular
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940's Tiffany & Co. Vintage Triple Calendar Mens 14K Gold Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 14k Rose Gold Landeron L48 Men's Chronograph Watch
Located in New York, NY
Movement Maker: Landeron
Movement: Mechanical Hand Wind
Reference Number: L48
Case Size: 38mm
Size: 8 Inches
Material: 14k Rose Gold
Weight: 46.4 grams
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Eterna 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch 1940's
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed – 36mm
Located in London, GB
Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed – 36mm
Overview:
A fine and
Category
Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches
$2,733
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1949 Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact 1949 watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1949 watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing 1949 watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rolex, Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 1949 watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 204 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 1949 watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a 1949 Watch?
The price for a 1949 watch starts at $111 and tops out at $300,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,058.
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.
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