Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate with Original Dial circa 1970's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
It still has a factory rating on it as well. You can wear this dependable watch for all types of occasions and count on it to get you there on time as well.
Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial from Early 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with a Custom Red Dial and Original Oyster Bracelet Mid 60s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating .
Omega Rose Gold Oversized Tonneau with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Print dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Our finest watchmaker has just given this watch a factory quality service and it still has its original rating on it.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial circa Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
We seldom see this model. The watch is entirely original and still has its original factory rating on it.
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Charcoal Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diame...
Rolex Stainless Air King with Machined Bezel Custom Finished Green Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Notable Light Brown Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
We have just serviced it and it comes with our 18 month warranty. This watch has a quick-setting calendar mechanism and an original factory rating as well.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Early Oysterdate with Rare Super Oyster Crown, circa 1951
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the earliest date models I have ever seen. The watch still has a factory original rating and keeps excellent time.
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking understated watch with a richly patinated dial. Tudor, following the Rolex tradition of naming watches linked to British Royalty ...
Stainless Steel
Tissot Nickel Silver Campaign Style USA Signal Corp Flawless Enamel Dial, 1915
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter ...
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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Lavender Dial Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Perpetual with Original Charcoal Dial, Service Papers, Early 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This watch comes with an original factory service card and service papers to authenticate it.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial from 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
We have just serviced it and still has a factory rating on it. If you are looking for a gift for someone born in 1958 this would be the watch to present them with.
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Red Diamond Dial from 1960s / 70s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Aerotel 18Kt. Rose Gold Set of Four New Old Stock Art Deco Chronographs
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Aerotel Watch Company / by Breitling STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm ...
Lonville Yellow Gold Filled Swiss Made, Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lonville Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x Diamete...
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Black Dial and Papers circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 15010 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm CIRCA: 197...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...
Gold-filled
Rolex Stanless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual .Date / Reference 6534 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Original Bracelet Late 60
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is also fitted with an original factory D link bracelet. The watch was just serviced by our team and should not need another service for several years.
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel with Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial and Bezel, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Rolex Steel Oyster Datejust, circa 1970 with Custom Carbonized Case and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique Rolex with a custom designed dial and custom Carbonized Case and Bracelet. It is a one a kind watch. The custom dial is made to Rolex of...
Crown Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style from 1920's with Original Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Crown Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Patent Date, 1910 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Charcoal Dial, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diam...
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Shape 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: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT /...
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Original Dial and Hands from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Diameter 35m...
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Original Black Dial from Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
We seldom see this model with the black dial and in addition, this model is fitted with the more modern and desirable "D Link" Bracelet. This indicates the watch serviced by Rolex an...
Juvenia Early Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Automatic METAL / MATERIAL: Early Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31m...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Remarkable Original Patinated Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X...
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Machined Bezel and Custom Purple Dial Mid 60s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Patinated Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape with Original Dial and Bracelet
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 26mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Finished Green Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Rolex Classic Steel Datejust with Original Dial and Machined Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diamet...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Exceptional Custom Blue Dial, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
However, it did not originally come on this watch. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Red Diamond Dial, Dated 1977
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating and meets its original factory pressure tests as well.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Custom Red Diamond Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating and meets its original factory pressure tests as well.
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Orange Diamond Dial Perpetual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating .
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Gabled Crystal Diamond Bezel METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Width 21mm MOVEME...
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating and meets its original factory pressure tests as well.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Exceptional Custom Red Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Rolex Stainless Steel with T. Blue Dial Rare Machined Bezel from Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating.
Longines Steel Mid Century Automatic with Original Dial circa 1960's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CAL...
Regina Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Campaign Style from 1915 with Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Regina Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign or Trench Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45 Length X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / C...
Rolex Stainless Steel with Machined Bezel and Black Alligator Strap from 1967
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1967 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamet...
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 / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 26mm...
Gold-filled
Roskopf Gold-Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial Circa 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Roskopf Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Trench Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter...
Gold-filled
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 Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 / 36 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT: ...
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