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1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
, a lovely story and such character. It is a manual-winding watch 6/0s size, 17 jewels movement
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1919 Waltham "Wandering Second" 15 Jewels with Stunning Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
o’clock. Many of the WW1 wrist watches use 0 size movements, see below was size reference. 5/0s
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
-produce watch movements, lowering their prices and increasing productivity. Their production lines
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine pocket watches. In 1888 they relocated to Canton, Ohio. In 1923 the firm merged with a the watch
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches

Certina Stainless Steel High Grade Self Winding Watch, circa 1970s
By Certina Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Certina Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderne Style / DS 2 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Waltham Nickel Silver Very Early Wrist Watch with Original Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Military Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1890s Wrist Watches

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
“industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
Waltham” 16 jewel, but a rare, not often 3/0 size. This is the crown jewel of this watch; this watch would
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner, where one can find the most unusual timepieces that are sure to
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
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W 0.87 in Dm 1.5 in
Waltham Gold Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial from
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American House of Waltham. We seldom see these early American watches in such fine condition. This watch
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Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham
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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1942 Lord Elgin Caliber 559 21 Jewels. Christmas 1943
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Company pioneered its first wristwatch, leading ahead of other American watch companies. Elgin watches
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Sellita Ladies 14 Karat Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Swiss 17 Jewels
Located in Stamford, CT
Jewels. 6.5 inch. This bracelet wrist watch has a hidden face under an etched cover. Art Deco in Style
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
watches in the UK American watch manufacturers could not sell finished / assembled watches. There were
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Movado Watch Company Ladies Platinum Diamond Dress Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum Watch and Bracelet CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
a purpose to build a better watch The Quadron series featured these movements: The Quadron
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cober "Nº1" watch white gold with crocodile leather strap in stock and handmade
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
movements of all time. This watch is also available in 18K yellow gold and 18 Carat rose gold. Only
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Agassiz Pocketwatch 18k Manual Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Surfside, FL
size. 21 jewels. Circa 1898. Prestigious watch company in the 19th century, later bought by Longines
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
all the movements for their watches and clocks at the time. The watch still has its original glass
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
model and fitted with one of Elgin's most dependable caliber movements. The watch is the perfect unisex
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Rolex Vintage rare cushion shaped watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
blackened steel hands. This watch comes with one of the best Rolex movements Signed Rolex Prima 15 Jewels
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Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches

Grande Sonnerie Pocket Watch by Montandon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare grande sonnerie quarter-hour repeating pocket watch crafted by Swiss firm Montandon is an
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glycine Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch, circa 1950s
By Glycine
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Auto Date / Ref. 645 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Art Deco Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 41 M.M. 3 piece Platinum Case, 18 Jewel
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Hooded Lug Tank Watch 14K Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
finest Swiss movements of the time. This watch has been serviced and is running well. It will be
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
first chronograph watch in the early teens. They focused on sports and professional watches and
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eneo 18Kt Rose Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
movements from ETA, Switzerland's most famous Ebauch Maker. Done in 18Kt. Solid Gold the watch is in new
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Wind Watch
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / "Curvex" METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They
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Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era. A genuine Bold Military dial that has
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
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H 0.4 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Piaget Yellow Gold Asymmetrical Hobnail Bezel Dress Watch circa 1970's
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
workshop in the Swiss village of La Côte-aux-Fées to produce high-quality watch movements. Piaget's watches
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Gubelin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Manual Winding Dress Watch, circa 1930s
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Length 36mm X Width 13mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels DIAL / HANDS
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Chronograph METAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Original 1971 Espace Jaeger-LeCoultre for Pierre Cardin Manual Winding Watch
Located in Valenza, IT
all Pierre Cardin's Espace are mechanical watches fitted with handwound Jaeger FE-68 movements. This
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch Extremely Rare Collectors
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a great watch this is. We never see watches this old with such fine
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Platinum Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa, 1934 with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
original blued steel luminous hands. The watch has one of Waltham's highest grade movements of the time
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Milgauss Stainless Steel Black Dial Green Crystal Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
dial markers. Rolex caliber 3131 automatic movements with a 48-hour power reserve. Scratch-resistant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Long Beach, CA
grade watch movements and cases were sourced in Switzerland. This piece is fitted with a very high grade
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
Longines.. However, many houses supplied watch movements for the enormous Russian market. The classic
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville
Located in London, GB
the time with royal provenance. Pocket watches with Martin & Marchinville's movements exemplified the
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville
Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville
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H 1.33 in W 1.33 in Dm 1.33 in L 1.33 in
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Jewels In Watch Movements For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of jewels in watch movements. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, stainless steel and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 166 vintage editions and 40 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of jewels in watch movements to choose from, but Art Deco and modern jewels in watch movements are of considerable interest. Rolex, Alex Jona and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 19 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, old european cut and baguette cut jewels in watch movements for sale. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of jewels in watch movements, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Jewels In Watch Movements?

Prices for jewels in watch movements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $335 and can go as high as $250,000, while jewels in watch movements, on average, fetch $4,950.

Finding the Right watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

Questions About Jewels In Watch Movements
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What specific type of movement is on a Gucci watch varies. Generally, Gucci uses only high-quality Swiss quartz movements in all of their timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Gucci watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, Tiffany makes their own watch movements. In 1874, Tiffany & Co. established a watchmaking factory in Geneva, Switzerland, to hand-assemble their own highly precise, advanced movements and hand settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Tiffany & Co. watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bremont recently unveiled its new movement, the ENG300. The movement is a 65-hour automatic with a silicon escapement manufactured at Bremont’s watchmaking factory ‘The Wing’. You can shop a collection of authentic Bremont watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Rolex watches do not have quartz movement, instead they use a Perpetual rotor to power the watch. There were a couple of Rolex watch models that used quartz movement, the most popular being the Rolex Oysterquartz. The Oysterquartz is no longer in production, but it can be found in the second-hand market.. Find Rolex watches, including the rare Oysterquartz, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    On a watch, 21 jewels means that the timepiece has a particular type of movement. Specifically, the movement features 21 jewel capstones that serve as bearings, allowing the gears inside to turn. Typically, only high-end mechanical timepieces feature 21 jewels, with 17 jewels being more common. Find a diverse assortment of watches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term “seven-jewel watch” means one that has seven pivots. This means that there are seven bearings on the wheel train that powers the movement of a mechanical watch. Pivots usually have natural or synthetic ruby gemstone insets, which is where the term jewel comes from. You'll find a collection of mechanical watches on 1stDibs.

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