1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
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18k Gold
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. The watch features a round dial signed Lucien Piccard, framed by a circular halo of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...
Gold-filled
Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond and Sapphire Dress Watch from 1940s
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum Diamond and Sapphire CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32 Length X 15 Wi...
Tissot Steel Round Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial from 1930's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
Wyler Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wyler Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm, Lug Tip to Lug...
Gold-filled
Ulysse Nardin Ladies Art Deco Watch in New Old Stock Condition 1940's
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cord Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 20mm MOVEMEN...
Nicolet Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Period Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Nicolet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold Associated Matching Steel Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 28...
Vintage Art Deco 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Art Deco 2.04 carat diamond and platinum ladies fob watch brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impr...
Diamond, Platinum
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm Lug Tip t...
Gold-filled
Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm ...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Rolex Reference 4302 Oyster Royal Wrist Watch, 29 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless steel case with Oyster Water Resistant back and a Rose Gold bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual win...
Rose Gold, Steel
Fremes Steel Aquamatic Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Bumper Model Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fremes Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Aquamatic METAL / MATERIAL: Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diameter 32mm M...
Stainless Steel
C.H. Meylan Brassus 18Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Constructed, circa 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: C.H. Meylan Brassus STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug ...
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Tissot Steel Multifort Art Deco Watch with Original Patinated Dial from 1940's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm...
DOXA Manual Multi Scale Chronograph Steel Wrist Watch NATO Strap Valjoux 22
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage DOXA chronograph wrist watch featuring a black multi scale dial. The watch is powered by a manual winding Valjoux Caliber 22 chronograph movement with...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 29mm Dia...
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies. Signed by Pierre Piccard Circa 1940s Size 6 inches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Watch 1940's in Nearly New Condition
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Diameter MOVEMEN...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co Mathey-Tissot 14k Gold Heavy Art Deco Flared Lug Mens Watch
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A very unusual wrist watch ca' 1940's with exaggerated (flared) lugs. Crafted from 14k solid gold, by Mathey -Tissot, one of Switzerland's top brands. Retailed by Tiffany, note the ...
14k Gold
Doxa Steel High Grade Triple Date Calendar Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Doxa Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Wrist Watch / Ref. 620 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 46mm X Diameter 3...
Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Constructed Case METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Width 20mm CIRCA / Dat...
14k Gold, White Gold
Kelbert Ladies 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Made 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Kelbert Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 14mm MOVEME...
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Cord Band or Matching Metal Band
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / 1.25 Cts. CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 51mm X Wid...
14K Gold Jerome Piquot Automatic Wristwatch with Date 1940s Incabloc Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Jerome Piquot 14k yellow gold wristwatch with date and sweep center seconds, 17 jewels automatic movement with Incabloc. Leather band. Watch is approximately 1.39 inches in circumfer...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm "Lug Tip to L...
Gold-filled
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / ...
Gold-filled
Croton Steel Super-Automatic Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Croton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Super-Automatic METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMEN...
Stainless Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 592 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 26mm MOVEME...
Gold-filled
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...
Gold-filled
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1941 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 9127. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 1...
18k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Unique Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to ...
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Gold Ladies Art Deco Cord Watch from 1945 / 46
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Two Tone METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1945 or 46 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm...
Gothic "Jarproof" Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940's Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gothic Jarproof Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Wi...
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36 X Width 22 ...
Gold-filled
Vintage Ebel 11 Carat Multi-Cut Diamond & Platinum Manual Wind Secret Watch
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ebel Diamond and Platinum Bracelet With A Hidden Manual Wind Watch. Set in platinum, with over 11 carats in mixed cut natural diamonds. This vintage (circa 1940-1950) wristw...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hamilton Barton 18K Wrist Watch with important Provenance of Kraft Foods
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Barton" Wrist Watch, 36 X 22 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 19 jewel 982 nickle lever movement. silvered dial with raised pyramid gold markers. This watch w...
18k Gold
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CAL...
Gold-filled
Glycine 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Original Dial circa 1940's
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940s DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 27mm MOVEMEN...
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial, 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex Style / Reference 473 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width ...
Rogers Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 17 Jewels 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rogers Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 30mm Length X 23mm ...
Gold-filled
Baume Mercier for C.D. Peacock Platinum & Diamonds Ladies Art Deco Watch 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume & Mercier for C.D. Peacock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Wid...
Platinum
Retro 18K Gold, Ruby, Diamond Swiss Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely detailed & crafted from finest quality materials, this Art-Deco cocktail wristwatch dates back to year 1947-48, yet it's in immaculate condition & in excellent w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Hardware 1940
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 16mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
Jules Jergensen Steel Art Deco Round Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
Bulova 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds circa 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm "Lug Tip t...
White Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Veri-Thin METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVE...
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 48mm "Lug Tip ...
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / C...
14k Gold
1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 1.56 carat ruby and 1.02 carat diamond ladies cocktail watch crafted in 9k white gold; part of our vintage watch collection. This st...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug ...
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Gold-filled
Croton Steel Round all Original Art Deco Sport Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Croton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference ASRMC METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940/50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mathey Tissot for C. D. Peacock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 30mm Length X 9mm Diamet...
Platinum
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width ...
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