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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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose 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

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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
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Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Ladies 18Kt. Gold Early Perpetual Winding "Bubble Back" Watch, circa 1949
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bubble Back" / Reference 5002 METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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
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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
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1940's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega Vintage Rose Gold Large Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 37 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Rose Gold contract case for the South
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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

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
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

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
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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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Zenith Watch in 18-Carat Pink Gold
By Zenith
Located in Vannes, FR
This exquisite Zenith watch, crafted from 18-carat pink gold, is a remarkable piece that combines
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k 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
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

International Watch Schaffausen
By IWC
Located in Sežana, SI
Step back in time with this stunning IWC Schaffausen timepiece from the 1940s. Featuring a round 18k gold case with unique shaped lugs, a silver dial in excellent condition, and a m...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

International Watch Schaffausen
International Watch Schaffausen
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Dm 1.34 in
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
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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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Belt Buckle Wrist Watch
Gold Belt Buckle Wrist Watch
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H 0.6 in W 0.56 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
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W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Zenith 1940's Wrist Watch
Vintage Zenith 1940's Wrist Watch
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Dm 1.23 in
Vintage Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Addison, TX
This ladies platinum wrist watch is a rare beauty! The casing is adorned with a black leather
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch
Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch
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W 1.03 in L 1.03 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1940's
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

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 495 METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

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...
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Vintage 1940s 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
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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Movado Gold Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Co Movado Gold Pocket Watch
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H 1.7 in W 1.7 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
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H 2.25 in W 1.5 in
Retro 14 Karat Ruby Diamond Watch Ciny Watch Co. Le Noirmont, circa 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous 14K retro watch is from the company Ciny and is from 1940. It has a snake bracelet in
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Watch 14k Yellow Gold Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
size. Circa 1940. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Waltham watch is made out
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Watch 14k Yellow Gold Case Manual
Waltham Watch 14k Yellow Gold Case Manual
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W 0.93 in L 1.07 in
Omega Extremely Rare and Stylish Curvex Rectangular Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Extremely rare and stylish Curved Rectangular Watch. This Stylish watch is Curved and with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Extremely Rare and Stylish Curvex Rectangular Watch
Omega Extremely Rare and Stylish Curvex Rectangular Watch
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H 1.54 in W 0.87 in Dm 1.54 in
Omega Vintage Large Steel mechanical Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 38.5 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case, 17 Jewel Caliber 260
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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
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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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin WWII US Military Ordinance Bombardier's Stop Watch
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a timepiece of history with this rare find military stop watch designed exclusively for timing
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

Buren Military Issue 'Dirty Dozen' Ref H 1316 Watch
By Buren
Located in Toronto, CA
Watch Description Brand: Buren Model : 'Dirty Dozen' Watch Ref And Number: H 1316 Features
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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
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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
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Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Hamilton 5.32 carat diamond cocktail watch of the highest
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail Watch
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W 0.63 in L 7.09 in
Rose Gold Curb Link Watch by Janesich
By Janesich
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant curb link Retro mini watch by Janesich in 14k rose gold. Watch is set in a faceted high
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Curb Link Watch by Janesich
Rose Gold Curb Link Watch by Janesich
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W 0.6 in L 6.5 in
Timor WWW 'Dirty Dozen" Military Watch, 1945, Wonderful History, Collectable..
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Timor is an issued military watch, dating from 1945. The Dirty Dozen is a
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Belmar Gfss with a White dial 28mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
1940s. Fine Pre-owned Belmar Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Belmar Vintage watch on a Brown Lizard
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Belmar Gfss with a White dial 28mm Manual watch
Belmar Gfss with a White dial 28mm Manual watch
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H 0.91 in W 1.11 in
Rolex Oysterdate Perpetual Chronometer Bubbleback #3065 Men's Watch Hooded Lugs
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Original Box or Papers This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an impressive and rare watch by the premier old house of
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Handwriting Vintage Watch Ref. 1590 18k YG .750
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stuart, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe Handwriting Watch Ref. 1590 Ser# 655670 Watchcase: 35mm Brown Patek
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

LeCoultre Ladies Rose Gold Full Size Backwind Round Bracelet Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre / Bracelet Dress Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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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.

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