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Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

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

14k Gold

Waltham Solid Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch Hand Made from 1940's
Waltham Solid Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch Hand Made from 1940's

Waltham Solid Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch Hand Made from 1940's

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch
Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch

Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch

By Omega

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

example is a mid-sized Omega ref 2394 military watch, dating from circa 1944 31mm Case is performed in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's
Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's

Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940's

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic art deco watch was produced by the renowned house of Mathey

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco

1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

cocktail watch crafted in 9k white gold; part of our vintage watch collection. This stunning ladies

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

Titus Late Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold
Titus Late Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold

Titus Late Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold

By Titus

Located in Lisbon, PT

Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Knapp & Co. 14Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch 1940's High Grade Hand Made
Knapp & Co. 14Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch 1940's High Grade Hand Made

Knapp & Co. 14Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch 1940's High Grade Hand Made

Located in Long Beach, CA

COMMITMENT This high grade watch produced in Switzerland for The Knapp Company Jewelry house. They were a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1940's Omega calibre 283 9K Rose Gold Manual 17j Extra Large 37mm Gents' Watch
1940's Omega calibre 283 9K Rose Gold Manual 17j Extra Large 37mm Gents' Watch

1940's Omega calibre 283 9K Rose Gold Manual 17j Extra Large 37mm Gents' Watch

By Omega

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

example is a classical vintage Omega cal 283 gents' watch, dating from 1940’s performed in 9K Solid Rose

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.
Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.

Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.

By Omega

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

particular example is a Military watch, dating from circa 1943. ~~~ Being in amazing original condition

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940's
Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940's

Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940's

By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 705 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

“industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manual Wind Cocktail Watch. It is set with 52 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately 2

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Retro Cocktail Watch, circa 1940's

Located in London, GB

watch was carefully crafted, with impeccable care to detail, in solid 18 carat white gold and showcases

Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch
Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful and rare 1940s gents Patek Philippe wristwatch. The watch features a silver

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega ref 2179 Military 36mm Mens 1940s Vintage Manual Wind RA755
Omega ref 2179 Military 36mm Mens 1940s Vintage Manual Wind RA755

Omega ref 2179 Military 36mm Mens 1940s Vintage Manual Wind RA755

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Omega CK 2179/3 manual wind military watch, c.1947, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas (Rare Vintage 1940's) D2301ri
Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas (Rare Vintage 1940's) D2301ri

Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas (Rare Vintage 1940's) D2301ri

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Singapore, SG

Case material Yellow gold Bracelet material Yellow gold Year of production 1940-1949 Scope of delivery

Category

Vintage 1940s Singaporean Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Vintage Oyster Precision Herringbone Quadrant Dial 6422
Rolex Vintage Oyster Precision Herringbone Quadrant Dial 6422

Rolex Vintage Oyster Precision Herringbone Quadrant Dial 6422

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

excellent vintage condition, this watch comes with our own presentation box, certificate of authenticity

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ref 5030 Datejust 18k Gold Mens 1940s 36mm Rare Vintage Automatic RA700B
Rolex Ref 5030 Datejust 18k Gold Mens 1940s 36mm Rare Vintage Automatic RA700B

Rolex Ref 5030 Datejust 18k Gold Mens 1940s 36mm Rare Vintage Automatic RA700B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Vintage – 30T2 SC Movement – Gold Plated – Manual Wind – 1947
Omega Vintage – 30T2 SC Movement – Gold Plated – Manual Wind – 1947

Omega Vintage – 30T2 SC Movement – Gold Plated – Manual Wind – 1947

By Omega

Located in London, GB

calibre Contract case produced under licence for Omega by the General Watch Case Company Fully inspected

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega 1940's Gild dial
Omega 1940's Gild dial

Omega 1940's Gild dial

$1,039

Dm 1.21 in

Omega 1940's Gild dial

By Omega

Located in London, GB

bracelet. Caliber 26 T with 15 Jewels. Although wears small it’s a stunning little watch full of character.

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund & Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War
1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund & Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War

1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund & Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War

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

Stainless Steel

Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714
Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714

Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

movement, cleaned, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Strap 1940's
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Strap 1940's

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Strap 1940's

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

around the time this watch came out, but I was not born yet. I have had it in my collection for about 35

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's
Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's

Clinton Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Dial from 1940's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Clinton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Cushion METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vacheron Constantin Re 4217 Mens 18k Rose Gold Vintage Manual Wind 1940s RA749
Vacheron Constantin Re 4217 Mens 18k Rose Gold Vintage Manual Wind 1940s RA749

Vacheron Constantin Re 4217 Mens 18k Rose Gold Vintage Manual Wind 1940s RA749

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, solid 18k rose gold Vacheron & Constantin hand-wind dress watch for men, c.1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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1949 Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

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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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