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Waltham Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch w/ 14 Karat, White Gold Bracelet 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet Movement:Mechanical Manual Winding
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Zenith Watch from the Art Deco era, made of platinum and diamond. The case and the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14kt White Gold Bulova Diamond Watch Ladies Serviced Working Warranty Art Deco
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
stunning ladies' Bulova diamond watch crafted in 14kt white gold. This art deco vintage timepiece has been
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Silver and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Cairo, EG
carars excellent diamond spark watch mechanism is functioning dates back to the art deco era 1920/1930
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Titus Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold 1940s
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Lady's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco platinum lady's watch, decorated with onyx, diamonds and blue sapphire crown
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Birks Platinum Art Deco Watch from the 1930s Handmade Diamond Cord Bracelet
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks and Son STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch
By Movado
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold with diamond bezel
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Watch, circa
Located in London, GB
, this exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Glorious Art Deco feminine finery in 14 karat rose gold, this elegant vintage timepiece is adorned
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ladies Art Deco Cocktail Diamond Sapphire Platinum Secret Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A timeless time piece from the famed Art Deco era. This interesting and ornate "secret watch
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, unadjusted Swiss movement. This stunning Art Deco Omega watch is supplied with an independent diamond
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dreicer & Co. C.H. Meylan Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco circa 1920s watch by Dreicer & Co dial, C.H. Meylan movement. Case decorated with
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fine Art Deco Hamilton 4.8 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Hamilton platinum, 4.8 TCW diamond dress watch with a wide double row
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20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve & Co. Ladies Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen for Shreve and Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch, circa 1930s. The marquise dial is framed in round
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
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H 0.04 in W 0.03 in L 0.24 in
Omega Platinum Diamond Articulated Art Deco Dress Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Watch by Gübelin in Platinum 950 and White Gold 750
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful Art Deco wristwatch by Swiss jeweller Gübelin is an elegant and timeless bijou with
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold

Wittnauer 14Kt. Rose Gold 1940 Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby and Diamond Bezel
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch, 1930s
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bailey, Banks & Biddle STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Doxa Platinum and Diamond Ladies Bracelet Dress Watch, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Doxa Watch company by Wyler STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The perfect combination of diamonds and platinum keeps time on this spectacular Art Deco Ladies
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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ladies Strap Watch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Deco Emerald Platinum ladies wrist watch is from the 1920's to 1930's and has
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Blancpain Platinum Watch and 18 Karat Diamond Bracelet, circa 1930s-1940s
By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Blancpain STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Fine & V Rare Art-Deco Rolex 18K Gold, Diamond, Sapphire Cocktail Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The unusually shaped hinged Case is the pivotal feature of this exquisite & extremely rare Art-Deco
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
circular, geometric Art Deco style design. The round 'antique white', textured watch face displays the
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, with a rectangular, silvered dial with Art Deco style
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds 12 x 34mm
 Dial: Silver/ Grey
 Bracelet: Black Nylon This watch has been serviced and will come
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
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Lusserna Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, by Lusserna, with the original, silvered dial, with black
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. This unusual Art Deco watch is hallmarked to the back of the watch case with the 9k gold mark
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco, diamond and platinum cocktail watch, set with approximately 10.00ct of old-cut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 Platinum Cervin Lady Wristwatch Bracelet with 6.75 Cts VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional jeweled Art Deco Platinum wristwatch. A beautiful and elegant cocktail piece from the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptional true Art Deco Ladies watch from the 1920's by the legendary house of Cartier. We seldom ever, see
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Omega 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Back Wind Diamond Watch, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Dress Watch METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910
By Longines
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds Russian Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910 Gold Case Longines Swiss Watch
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Cartier Lady's Platinum, Gold and Diamond Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier platinum, diamond and 18K yellow gold Art Deco Tortue wristwatch, circa 1925. An extremely
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Birks 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Ladie's Watch 1930's
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
certainly the original bracelet in a wonderful art deco style and an adjustable buckle. There are two
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Important Art Deco Black, Starr, and Frost Platinum Diamond Emerald Wristwatch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Superb~ In splendid condition, this bracelet watch features calibre cut onyx, earth-mine emeralds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Watch Movement:Quartz Case Material:Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines 18k White Gold 5.05ctw Diamond Ladies' Fancy Dress Bracelet Watch 745
By Longines
Located in Montclair, NJ
to I1 clarity. The chevron pattern bracelet is then pavé set with 88 old European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
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H 0.33 in W 0.76 in Dm 0.63 in
Ladies Platinum white gold Diamond French Art Deco Mechanical Wristwatch, 1925
Located in Poitiers, FR
Rectangular, this art deco watch features geometric lines and decorations set with diamonds. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Hamilton Ladys Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage platinum and 14k white gold Hamilton diamond watch. The vintage
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Baume et Mercier Ladies Antique Watch with Diamond Bezel and Blue Sapphire Crown
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
original diamond bezel, with an elegant white gold dial, and a beautiful braided bracelet in white gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Piaget Diamond Gold Lady's Watch - Model 84024K817
By Piaget
Located in רמת גן, IL
Yellow Gold 20mm case, diamond bezel, winder, bracelet and jewellery clasp, sapphire crystal glass and
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This timeless Vintage Cartier Ladies' diamond watch is crafted in sensual 32.4 grams of platinum
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Art Deco Diamond Bracelet And Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco diamond bracelet and watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from platinum, gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 633 vintage editions and 40 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco diamond bracelet and watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an art deco diamond bracelet and watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hamilton, Cartier and Patek Philippe are consistently popular. Take a look at an art deco diamond bracelet and watch featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and old european cut versions for sale. When shopping for an art deco diamond bracelet and watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Deco Diamond Bracelet And Watch?

The price for an art deco diamond bracelet and watch starts at $320 and tops out at $216,791 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,000.

A Close Look at art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Bulgari’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.

Find antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.