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
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3372 Bubbleback Steel Rose Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
the first production self winding wristwatch by Rolex. This watch is in fine running condition and
Steel, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2" MOVEMENT / CALI...
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is rectangular in shape, the cream
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Platinum
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape with Original Dial
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
houses in the world and still creating impressive watches. This rare watch is very dependable and comes
Stainless Steel
Cyma Stainless Steel Navy Star with Original Dial and Hands, Circa 1950's
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Navy Star Cymaflex / Reference 458 METAL
Stainless Steel
Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Adrian METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
Chronograph Suisse Steel Chronograph with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronograph Suisse STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 32m...
Wittnauer Art Deco Tank Style Yellow Gold Filled with Custom Finished Dial 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 5005 METAL
Gold-filled
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Box 1940's
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptional watch by a legendary house in unused condition, this is the one for you.
Stainless Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 387 METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
Retro Boucheron 18k rose gold silver lipstick holder
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and glamorous accessory from the 1940s, this Retro Boucheron lipstick holder embodies bold Parisian luxury. Crafted in rich 18k rose gold with silver accents, the piece reflec...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Waltham Art Deco Yellow Gold Filled Wristwatch from 1940s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Westfield by Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
ever seen by Westfield, making it a rare example. The watch keeps dependable time and is easy to
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Bucherer Swiss Wristwatch in Yellow, Rose, and White Gold
By Bucherer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive Bucherer gold watch has been crafted in 18k white, rose, and yellow gold. This
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Thomas Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold and Diamond Set 1940s Top Hat Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" Model Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 MM 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case. 17
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
: Universal 18k 750 1063102 173249 Swiss 126 Movement: Universal Watch Co Swiss, 17 jewels 245 All of our
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
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
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
French Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Retro Mechanical Wristwatch, 1940s
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies watch. Bracelet and rectangular case in 18 carats yellow gold. Background of the case of
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seth Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT Seth Thomas was a legendary American Clock Company. This example is one of their rare watches
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$6,000
H 0.55 in W 6.5 in
Marvin Ladies Pink Gold Diamond Synthetic Rubies Retro Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Marvin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made 1940's 18k ladies watch featuring diamonds and commonly used synthetic rubies
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Benkin Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Retro cocktail bracelet in white gold and diamonds with covered watch. Cover has a center
Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Burma Ruby Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
period this watch was created and a precious collectible. - 50 Round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,125
H 0.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in Dm 2.25 in L 6.75 in
Vintage Harmon Gold Tone Dangling Bracelet, Circa 1949
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Harmon Gold Tone Dangling Bracelet Circa 1949. There is a watch hidden in here, but I
Mixed Metal
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Gold Watch Safety Pin set in 14k gold from the 1940's. Great design with watch that
Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Watch Gold Ruby Brooch Circa 1945
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Watch Gold calibrated Ruby Brooch, circa 1945. Numbered: 12658. Height: approx. 3.40
Gold
Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch
By House of Taylor Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch from the 1940's. Gilt metal with cherubs
Gilt Metal
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Paul Flato Imperio Gold Coin Pendant Brooch Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Paul Flato Iconic Gold Coin Watch, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
L. Courlander Art Deco Antique Watch Presentation Box, Circa 1930-1940
Located in Braintree, GB
An original antique watch presentation box by L. Courlander, jewellers of Croydon, dating to circa
French Retro tank watch ring in 18k gold and diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
French Retro tank watch ring in 18 karat gold and diamond with an octagonal shape, centered on a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Rose and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.3 grams Maker: CROSBY Pin Measurements: Legnth: 1.75 inches drop Condition: Excellent Price: $1...
14k Gold
1940s Two-Tone Gold Floral Watch with Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
-watch blooms with vintage charm. The face—a round, blue guilloché enamel dial—is nestled at the heart of
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Watch, circa 1945
Located in Firenze, IT
Retro tank watch ring in 14 karat gold and diamond with an octagonal shape, centered on a
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
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