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Gubelin Emerald Yellow Gold Watch Brooch Pin Clip, circa 1940s
Gubelin Emerald Yellow Gold Watch Brooch Pin Clip, circa 1940s

Gubelin Emerald Yellow Gold Watch Brooch Pin Clip, circa 1940s

By Gubelin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lovely clip with a hidden watch created by Gubelin in the 1940s. Feminine, elegant and wearable

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Vintage 1940s Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gubelin 18kt. Yellow and White Gold Handmade Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1940s
Gubelin 18kt. Yellow and White Gold Handmade Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1940s

Gubelin 18kt. Yellow and White Gold Handmade Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1940s

By Gubelin

Located in Long Beach, CA

. Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: 26 X 16 CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Manual wind

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's Gubelin Vintage Pointed Date Yellow Gold Wristwatch
1940's Gubelin Vintage Pointed Date Yellow Gold Wristwatch

1940's Gubelin Vintage Pointed Date Yellow Gold Wristwatch

By Gubelin

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1940's *Case Size: 33mm *Strap: Black Leather *Age

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1940s 13 Carat Gubelin Platinum Emerald Diamond Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch
1940s 13 Carat Gubelin Platinum Emerald Diamond Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch

1940s 13 Carat Gubelin Platinum Emerald Diamond Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch

By Gubelin

Located in New york, NY

Gubelin & Timepiece Context In the 1920's a new focus on ladies diamond and gemstone watches was becoming

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Gubelin Stainless Steel Military Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
Gubelin Stainless Steel Military Style Wristwatch circa 1940s

Gubelin Stainless Steel Military Style Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Gubelin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gubelin Stainless Steel Military Style Wristwatch circa 1940s. Small case measuring 29 x 34mm

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Tourneau 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Triple Date Valjoux Chronograph, circa 1940s
Tourneau 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Triple Date Valjoux Chronograph, circa 1940s

Tourneau 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Triple Date Valjoux Chronograph, circa 1940s

By Tourneau

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tourneau / Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph with Full Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42m...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Frodsham Steel Cased Watch from 1940's with Original Dial British Made
Frodsham Steel Cased Watch from 1940's with Original Dial British Made

Frodsham Steel Cased Watch from 1940's with Original Dial British Made

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Frodsham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 1355 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch
Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch

Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Omega Chronograph Wrist Watch, 18K Rose Gold 37 M.M. 3 piece signed Omega case with flexible lugs. 17 Jewel Nickle and Gilt lever movement, 2 Register Chronograph functio...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

French Army Watch Type 21 by Dodane, 1955
French Army Watch Type 21 by Dodane, 1955

French Army Watch Type 21 by Dodane, 1955

$5,839

H 0.32 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in Dm 1.42 in L 1.58 in

French Army Watch Type 21 by Dodane, 1955

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Dodane type 21 montre de l'armée de l'air française acier/bracelet cuir mécanique fonction flyback (retour en vol) 40mm diamètre rare version cadran noir muet (sans marque) fins de g...

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Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s
Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s

Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s

By Universal Genève

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case No. 1452130, Ref. 124103. Ma...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch

By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph / Drs. Pulsation METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 45mm X Diameter 3...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2 Dial: Si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch
Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch

Longines Weems L674.1 Chronograph Automatic Limited Edition Mens Watch

By Longines

Located in Toronto, CA

Description Brand: Longines Model: Weems Reference Number: L674.1 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case wi...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch
Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch

Movado 1930s Fine and Rare Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wristwatch

By Movado

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Movado Chronograph Wrist watch, 34 M.M. Diameter X 7.5 M.M. thick 3 piece Stainless Steel brushed and polished Movado Factories case with Snap back. 17 jewel manual wind ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940's
Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940's

Movado Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial, circa 1940's

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / 19038 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm MOV...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Longines Flyback Chronograph Cal 30CH 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1947 Oversize
Longines Flyback Chronograph Cal 30CH 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1947 Oversize

Longines Flyback Chronograph Cal 30CH 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1947 Oversize

By Longines

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Longines Fly Back Chronograph watch, powered by a famed caliber 30CH movement. A Fly Back is a special complication allowing the chronograph to be...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Silver Dial Index #s 14K Y.G., Ref. 1002 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being off...

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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chronograph Suisse Steel Chronograph with Original Dial 1940's
Chronograph Suisse Steel Chronograph with Original Dial 1940's

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...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's
Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

Movado for Shreve Crump & Low Co. Stainless Steel Art Deco Tank Style 1940's

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Shreve Crump & Low Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
Movado 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch

Movado 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm CIRC...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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