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Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9488 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet
Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet

Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet

$27,000

H 1.38 in W 0.79 in Dm 0.35 in

Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

A rare Cartier tank watch ca' 1940's in 18k, with original Cartier C+B 14k bracelet (signed and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

LeCoultre Ladies Rose Gold Full Size Backwind Round Bracelet Watch
LeCoultre Ladies Rose Gold Full Size Backwind Round Bracelet Watch

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

Rolex Gold Filled Standard Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1950's
Rolex Gold Filled Standard Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1950's

Rolex Gold Filled Standard Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1950's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Standard METAL / MATERIAL: Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Pre War Ormo Wrist Watch by Raisch & Wossner, Germany
Pre War Ormo Wrist Watch by Raisch & Wossner, Germany

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

1946 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 1438 Rectangular Watch with Hooded Lugs
1946 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 1438 Rectangular Watch with Hooded Lugs

1946 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 1438 Rectangular Watch with Hooded Lugs

By Patek Philippe

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

18k Gold

Eterna 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch 1940's
Eterna 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch 1940's

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

Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s
Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s

Gubelin Stainless Steel Valjoux 72 Chronograph Doctors Pulsation Watch, 1940s

Located in Long Beach, CA

SERVICE COMMITMENT This chronograph wrist watch is the exact same movement used by Patek Philippe in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Angelus Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s
Angelus Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s

Angelus Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Angelus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Rectangle Button Chronograph

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
Movado 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch

Movado 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s
IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s

IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s

By IWC

Located in Miami, FL

: Wristwatch Brand: IWC (International Watch Company Schaffhausen) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Movement: Manual Wind

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored silver toned dial, gold markers, secondary second

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Hamilton Top Hat White Gold and Diamond Vintage Wrist Watch
Hamilton Top Hat White Gold and Diamond Vintage Wrist Watch

Hamilton Top Hat White Gold and Diamond Vintage Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" wrist watch, 39 x 21 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case with Stepped

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 Gold Manual Wind Sub Dial On Leather Watch
Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 Gold Manual Wind Sub Dial On Leather Watch

Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 Gold Manual Wind Sub Dial On Leather Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 manual-wind watch in yellow gold featuring calibre 710 movement with

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold "Top Hat" Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold "Top Hat" Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold "Top Hat" Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold "Top Hat" 37 x 21 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Rose Gold case. Caliber 9-90 18 Jewel Nickle Lever, Mechanical, manual wind movement. Silver Satin dial wi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Automatic circa, 1940's
International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Automatic circa, 1940's

International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Automatic circa, 1940's

By IWC

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. / Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Manual Winding Watch

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Late 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

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

$19,600Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.79 in L 1.58 in

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap
Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap

Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap

By Benrus

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Enjoy this neat post WWII Benrus Military BH-11 Style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In case size 31.5mm

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Wrist Watch w Box
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Wrist Watch w Box

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Wrist Watch w Box

By Movado

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Enjoy this rarely found vintage 14 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. Wrist Watch circa 1945 with

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s
Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s

Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume & Mercier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.
Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.

Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Square Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Ref 4533 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 4302 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 4302 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm

Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 4302 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case  Condition: Watch

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderist / Reference 8143 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's

Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Long Beach, CA

elegant ladies watch in the late 1940's. The watch is entirely hand made and has just been given a Factory

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade
Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade

Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. CH Meylan Platinum Large Step Cut Carre Diamond Watch Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. CH Meylan Platinum Large Step Cut Carre Diamond Watch Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. CH Meylan Platinum Large Step Cut Carre Diamond Watch Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

Jewels - Swiss Made Weight: 23.7 Grams Condition: Antique watch in excellent overall physical and working

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Watch Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Vintage 1940s Retro Watch Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies

Vintage 1940s Retro Watch Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Single and Baguette cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies. Circa 1940s 2 1/2 inch wide in the front, 1 inch wide in the back Size 6 1/2 ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch

Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran

By Patek Philippe

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

18k Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold & Platinum Hamilton Watch, 52 Diamonds, 1950s
Vintage 14K White Gold & Platinum Hamilton Watch, 52 Diamonds, 1950s

Vintage 14K White Gold & Platinum Hamilton Watch, 52 Diamonds, 1950s

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, White Gold, Platinum

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch with Adjustable Cord Band
Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch with Adjustable Cord Band

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch with Adjustable Cord Band

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Lucien Piccard Antique Diamond Ladies Watch 18 Karat White Gold, Circa 1950
Lucien Piccard Antique Diamond Ladies Watch 18 Karat White Gold, Circa 1950

Lucien Piccard Antique Diamond Ladies Watch 18 Karat White Gold, Circa 1950

By Lucien Piccard

Located in North Miami, FL

Antique Lucien Piccard ladies cocktail watch crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape Watch from, 1940s
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape Watch from, 1940s

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape Watch from, 1940s

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Reference 528 METAL

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch
French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch

French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch

Located in Poitiers, FR

opinion : This rare brooch-watch is a testament to its era. Note : All our watches have been cleaned and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain
Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

By Hamilton

Located in Miami, FL

A refined vintage Hamilton 14K gold pocket watch, measuring 44.63mm and crafted in a smooth, fully

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 9k Gold

1946 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Gold & SS
1946 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Gold & SS

1946 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Gold & SS

By Rolex

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

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava c1944 Manual Calibre 62 Mid-Size 27mm Unisex Watch
IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava c1944 Manual Calibre 62 Mid-Size 27mm Unisex Watch

IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava c1944 Manual Calibre 62 Mid-Size 27mm Unisex Watch

By IWC

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

! This fine & very rare Calatrava style unisex timepiece by IWC (International Watch Company) is dating

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Top Hat 1940s Gold and Diamond Dial Wrist Watch
Hamilton Top Hat 1940s Gold and Diamond Dial Wrist Watch

Hamilton Top Hat 1940s Gold and Diamond Dial Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

link bracelet. Watch length 7 inches. Recently serviced and comes with a one year warranty.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco 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.

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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.

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