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Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938. Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold

Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
W 0.87 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
V Rare Rolex Prince Art-Deco c1939 Observatory Grade Rose Gold “Doctors” Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extremely rare in such a fine condition, Art-Deco Rolex PRINCE wristwatch is dating back to
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Rolex 9k Rose Gold Square 15j Mechanical Hand Wound Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Rolex - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 15 Jewels - Swiss Made Gross Weight
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575 METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Ref: 9165 Circa 1952 Please refer to pictures to see the
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust White Men's Watch, 116200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm 116200 circa : 2008 all original Rolex Parts except custom diamond bezel
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Early 2000s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Platinum Diamond Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Platinum Diamond Men's Watch all original Rolex parts except custom Diamond dial and
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Sea-Dweller 40mm Ref. 16600 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Included: Watch only This Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 is a true tool watch, built for the most demanding
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3570 METAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Rolex 9Ct, Ladies Hand Made Watch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Wire Lugs METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Rolex Art Deco women's wristwatch - a timeless jewel in white gold and diamonds This
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, Art Deco REF. 3361, 18K PINK GOLD
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
in Geneva by Favre Perret (key 115) The price is firm. Essay: Rolex Prince 3361; Art Deco watch
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date Royal Arabic Blue Rare! Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Royal Arabic Blue Rare! All original Rolex Parts excellent condition
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Early 2000s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
is fitted with a Rolex Marconi series movement. The watch has a two piece case commonly referred to
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Ladies Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Original Dial Manual Watch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 3/4 Size Precision / Oyster Speedking METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Custom Iced Out Emerald Cut Diamonds Rolex Datejust Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
bezel watch's customization means it cannot be serviced nor authenticated by Rolex going forward. but
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex 18K Gold/SS Datejust Olive Green Diamond Watch, 2022
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Gold/SS Datejust 36mm Olive Green Diamond Watch 2022 New 2022 box papers all original
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2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Lady Oyster Blue Dial 76030 Engine Bezel Blue Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual 26mm Blue Dial Automatic Fluted Finely engine-turned bezel Ref
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1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Precision 18K Gold Vintage Ladies Watch On Mesh Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage Rolex Precision ladies’ watch in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring a fully integrated
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm Ref 126600 Anniversary Series Watch Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Series is a bold evolution of Rolex’s legendary dive watch. With a robust 43mm case and a striking red
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eterna Matic Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940's or 50's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
The dedicated “tuxedo” watch of the Rolex family, embody timeless elegance and sophistication with
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 44mm Ref 11660 Watch With Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660, featuring a bold 44mm stainless steel case and an ultra-thick
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex- Rolco 9ct Dress Watch circa 1930's with Original Bamboo Ladder Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolco by Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Reference 797 METAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch Factory Marked Case & Works
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Watch Mechanical Watch Wrist Length 6.25 inch Marking "Rolex
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini 27mm Dial Manual Winding Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage Rolex Cellini watch face in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a classic 27mm dial
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 9 Carat Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Breguet Dial from 1922
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Fixed Wire Lugs METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Nickel Silver Pocket Watch with Period Vintage Chain Original Dial 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Ladies 18K Gold Watch 24mm Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Bezel Quadrant Dial 83
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual 18K
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch ca 1920's, with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Baguette Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Art-Deco 1924 Rolex ref 2363 9K Rose Gold 25mm Hinged Cushion Case Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a Rolex ref 2363 from Art-Deco c1920’s period, classy
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Rolex Ref 2387, 9K Yellow Gold Tonneau with Art Deco Dial, H/M UK 1930
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
15 jewel movement. Notably, this example has a very attractive art deco style dial with sub seconds
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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 Black Dial – 2021 – Mint Condition – Full Set Up for sale is a stunning
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2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Unisex Watch with Rolex Movement & Crown in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Art Deco Art Deco Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 107983 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Other
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1950S
By Rolex
Located in Geneva, CH
. Rolex Precisions. Total gross weight: 22.12 grams. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea CHALLENGE Titanium 50mm 126067 New
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea CHALLENGE Titanium 50mm 126067 New Box Papers
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2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Rose Gold and Steel Bubble Back with RareThunderbird Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Prince 1490 9k Yellow and White Gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A vintage 9k yellow and white gold Rolex Prince ref: 1490, another fine example of a rare Rolex
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Blue Watch 2022 New
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Blue Watch 2022 NEW FULL SET BOX & PAPERS 2022 NEW All Original
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2010s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel "Bubble Back' with Original Dial from 1946 or 47
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 3372 METAL
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Reference 971 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Silver Tonneau Shape with Rare Original Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 575 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Early Oyster with Original Super Oyster Crown circa 1952-53
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6084 METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Egyptian Rose Gold & Steel Oyster with Factory Original Dial circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Egyptian Model METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Black Diamond Dial Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black Diamond Dial Men's Watch excellent condition This watch is 100% all original
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Black Diamond

Rare Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black & 18K Gold, “Circa 1970”
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black & 18K Gold, Circa 1970 Rolex Oyster Datejust SS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Art Deco Rolex Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco rolex watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 186 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco rolex watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. An art deco rolex watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 7, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco rolex watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Rolex Watch?

The price for an art deco rolex watch starts at $950 and tops out at $29,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,900.

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, vintage and luxury 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, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.