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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
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Dm 1.38 in
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
West End Watch Co. Sowar Military Watch Manual Wind with Date
By West End Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
function which most military watches do not.
The stainless steel case on this watch measures 31mm in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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
Gold Plated Rectangular Art Deco Style Watch w Crocodile Strap by Waltham, 1940s
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in McKinney, TX
.
PLEASE NOTE: The watch is currently ticking and keeping time, but due to the vintage nature of this item
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
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
Tudor Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold Bezel All Original from 1949
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1949
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 34mm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
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
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 Stamford, CT
Bulova ladies Watch 33 pieces Total Diamonds 14 Karat 0.76 TDW 13 grams.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Rolex "Bubbleback" Ref 5011 Automatic Steel and Rose Gold Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1949 Rolex "Bubbleback" Reference 5011 Wrist Watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel with a Rose Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 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
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
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
Art Deco Boucheron Watch
By Boucheron
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Art Deco 18k Rose Gold Watch signed Boucheron Paris.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k 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
IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
By IWC
Located in London, GB
the twelve watches made by Swiss watch manufacturers for the British Military of Defence for the
Category
Vintage 1940s British Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
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
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
Movado Cal. 470, Steel, Watch 1940s
By Movado
Located in Roma, IT
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Hamilton Clinton Watch Stainless Steel Fancy Lugs
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
and precise timekeeping. Perfect for both watch enthusiasts and collectors.
This watch has been
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
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H 1.54 in W 0.87 in Dm 1.54 in
Buren WWW British Military 'Dirty Dozen' Watch c1945
By Buren
Located in London, GB
A really good honest, original version of one of the so called ‘Dirty Dozen’ watches of British
Category
Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
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
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Universal Geneve US Military Ordinance Watch WWII Manual Wind
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredible condition 1943 US Army Ordinance Universal Geneve watch. This watch is 81
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Tank Watch 14K Yellow Gold with Guilloche Dial
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1940's Circa 14KT Gold Tank Watch – a vintage beauty with a 28x28mm square
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex 1940s Iconic Bubbleback Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
strap. Watch length 8 1/4 inches. Recently serviced and comes with a one year warranty.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Universal 18K Yellow Gold Model 820 Men's Wrist Watch
By Universal
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Wrist Watch is a unique addition to one's coveted watch collection. With simple elegance, this circa
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Pre War Ormo Wrist Watch by Raisch & Wossner, Germany
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1940-1944, Pforzheim, Germany, this vintage beauty offered by Ormo proudly displays retro simplicity through its round 34mm Boden Edelstahl stainless steel case made for the Ge...
Category
Vintage 1940s German Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-Century Gold Padlock Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lock up precious time with this Van Cleef & Arpels mid-century padlock gold watch bracelet. With a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER 14K Gold Vintage Calatrava Watch ft. collaboration by Movado
By Cartier
Located in San Fernando, CA
the artistry of the era. As Cartier and Movado have collaborated on watches since approx. 1935 on many
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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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, 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.
Bvlgari’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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