Warwick Chrome and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Warwick Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Enamel
Warwick Chrome and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Warwick Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Enamel
Art Deco Curved Moeris Ladies Сheckered Enamel Watch Box Cross Fob, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Curved Moeris Ladies' Сheckered Enamel Watch Box Cross Fob, 1910 Art Deco unique enamel
Enamel
Movado Ladies and Enamel Pocket Watch, circa 1925, All In 18ct Gold
By Movado
Located in London, GB
A rare Movado 18ct yellow gold pocket watch, crafted circa 1925, showcasing exquisite green enamel
Gold, Enamel
Belle Époque Solid Silver & Sky Blue Guilloché Enamel c1910 28mm Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare Belle Epoque circa 1910’s Ladies’ Wristwatch features: Hinged Case crafted in
Silver, Enamel
Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Guilloche Enamel Half-Hunter Ladies' Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
! Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this delightful antique (Edwardian) ladies’ pocket watch is of
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$3,058
H 1.7 in W 0.52 in
Platinum ladies watch decorated with enamel and with old single cut diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ladies watch decorated with enamel and set with old single cut diamonds up to 1.00ct - F/G
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
$2,450
W 0.75 in D 0.38 in L 1.38 in
Ladies Patria Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Watch, Enamel Inlay & Carved Filigreed Case
Located in valatie, NY
Ladies Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Watch With Enamel Inlay and Carved, Filigreed Case, c1930
14k Gold, Enamel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Dr's Watch with Fired Enamel Printed Dial 1925
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
seen. A ladies Art Deco, "Dr's" Pulse watch which was likely supplied to a nurse. Based on its serial
Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Kiln Fired Blue Enameled Dial 1930's
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons / Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL
Platinum
Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
14k Gold
C.D. Peacock 14Kt. White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Calober 155 DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Numerals / Blued
$14,279
H 2.21 in W 2.52 in Dm 0.95 in
Le Roy et Fils, Antique Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds and Enamel, Bangle
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent, antique gold ladies' wristwatch with diamonds and enamel dial. The watch is set with
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Hermes, ladies' wristwatch. Made of gilded metal and enamel work.
By Hermès
Located in bronshoj, DK
Hermes, ladies' wristwatch. Made of gilded metal and enamel work. Model: "Loquet" L01. 100 1970s
Antique Silver Blue Enamel Ladies Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver blue enamel ladies trench watch is not working but the balance is
Silver, Enamel
14 Karat Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 14K Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch. This Beautiful
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Silver Enamel Scherbel St. Moritz Ladies FOB Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
working order. The buckle and watch are black enamelled. In good condition, measures 2 inches long. No box.
Silver, Enamel
Antique Red Enamel and Silver Ladies Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful Victoriano period hand winding and pin setting ladies trench watch is working and it
Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver Nicely Inlaid Enamel Dial Ladies Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This small and beautiful hand winding ladies trench watch is in good working condition and it is
Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver and Blue Enamel Hand Winding Ladies Fob / Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique hand winding trench watch is in good working condition and it is recently
Silver, Enamel
Victorian Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Shamrock Brooch Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful ladies Victorian style Shamrock blue enamel, eighteen karat yellow gold and diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Vintage Enamel Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Vintage Enamel Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch. This beautiful piece is working and ticking well
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both
Silver, Enamel, Other
14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 28mm diameter hand winding gold and diamond ladies brooch watch is in good
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique Silver Ladies Mechanical Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique hand winding silver pin set ladies trench watch is in good working condition
Silver, Enamel
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Yellow Gold, Enamel, Diamond Ladies Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Movement: Quartz (Battery Operated) Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Non-Metal Material: Black Enamel Case
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gunmetal Mechanical Ladies Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 31mm diameter (excluding crown)hand winding watch is in good working
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A gorgeous Swiss midnight blue enamel ladies pin set fob watch. The dial of the watch is also
Silver, Enamel
15 Karat Gold Antique Swiss Ladies Trench Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique gold Ladies trench watch is working and it is ticking well. However, due to
15k Gold, Enamel
Small 14 Karat Gold Antique Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 14K Gold & engine turned case small pocket watch is in good working condition and it is
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique Silver Ladies Trench Watch with Flexible Silver Band
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver transitional watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible scratch
Silver, Enamel
Antique Small 9 Karat Gold Fob / Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm diameter antique gold watch is working and ticking well. Visible signs of
9k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 22mm diameter gold / diamonds brooch fob watch is in good working used condition
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
14 Karat Gold Antique Pin Set and Hand Winding Ladies Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 33mm diameter antique mechanical gold ladies watch is in good working condition and
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Victorian Ladies Yellow Gold Montreux Enamel Brooch Watch
Located in Metairie, LA
Ornate Early-20th Century 18k Gold Enamel Brooch Watch This Victorian Style, hand-crafted ladies
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady Tess Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this sweet little ladies pocket watch. Marked Lady Tess on the face of the watch and on
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 2.37 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.58 in
Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
One of a kind Ladies' pocket watch / fob, Charles-Edouard Lardet, 18k gold, 19th century
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Ladies Chain Enamel Original from 1890's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Ladies Chain Enamel Original from 1890's Lovely Detailed Engraved
Enamel
Girard, Perreguax 18K Gold & Enamel Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Girard- Perreguax 18K Gold & Enamel Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold
Shreve & Co. Art Deco Diamond, Enamel & Gold Ladies Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique and feminine Art Deco watch created by American company Shreve & Co. in circa 1910's. It is
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Black Enamel Diamond SP P 26G Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Black Enamel Diamond SP P 26G Ladies Watch. A modern release to a vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 1.37 in D 0.39 in Dm 1.37 in L 1.96 in
Viennese Ladies 18 Karat Gold Enamel and Diamonds Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Key-wind Ladie's Pocket Watch 18 Karat yellow gold, engraved case with black and gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1988
By Elgin
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine Gold, Enamel and Diamond, Ladies Hunter Pocket Watch Elgin C. 1888. The front cover of
Rolex Datejust Ladies Gold Cream Enamel Boiler Gauge Dial 69178 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, cream enamel "boiler gauge" dial
Yellow Gold
Ebel Beluga 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Roman Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 884960
By Ebel
Located in New York, NY
Watch is not Water resistant. Pre-owned mint condition Ebel Beluga 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel
Chopard Happy Sport White Enamel Diamond Dial Steel Ladies Quartz Watch 28/8447
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
with a tang buckle. The band of this watch has slightest signs of wear on inner side. This watch comes
Black Starr & Frost 18 Karat Gold and Matted Black Enamel Ladies Art Deco Watch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a very unusual watch made by Longines for
18kt Tiffany & Co. Enameled Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Ladies open Faced Enameled & Bejeweled Pocket Watch suspended from matching Pin. The
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1900s Antique Yellow Gold Ladies Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive ladies gold and enamel fob watch is also hallmarked. The front cover is released by depressing
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corum Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Blue Floral Motif quartz Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, diamond set blue flower enamel motif dial, an 18k yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Panthere Ladies Gold Silver Dial Blue Enamel and Diamond Set Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Cartier Rare Art Deco Panthere Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Set Dial
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 22 mm Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond & Enamel Set Panthere Ladies Wristwatch, pavé
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier-Beuche Girod 1970s Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Stirrup Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
A Swiss Mid-20th Century enamel and gold watch by Cartier-Bueche Girod. The white oval face watch
18k Gold
Bueche Girod Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Stirrup Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bueche Girod Lady's Enamel, Gold Integral Stirrup Bracelet Wristwatch centering on an oval white
18k Gold
Art Deco Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Jazz Style Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
A superb Jazz Style polychrome champleve enamel gold Wristwatch, probably the finest example of its
18k Gold
Verger Frères Ladies platinum diamond red enamel Art Deco Wristwatch, circa 1925
By Verger Frères
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Verger Frères Art Deco red enamel lady's watch with diamonds, mounted on platinum. Made in
White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Panthere Ladies Gold Silver Dial Blue Enamel and Diamond Set Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Panthere Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a
18k Gold
1930s Ladies Art Deco Enamel Waltham Wristwatch
By Waltham Watch Co
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous Art Deco Waltham Swiss ladies manual wind up wrist watch
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Steel
Sold
H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet
By Charles Edouard Edmond Delort
Located in Valladolid, ES
OPne of a kind Ladies' pocket watch / fob, Charles-Edouard Lardet, 18k gold, 19th century
Gold, Enamel
1930s Ladies Art Deco White 14-Karat Gold Enamel Wrist Watch
By Benrus
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful Art Deco enamel two-tone ladies watch with a mesh band made by Benrus, a Swiss manual
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Steel
Antique Patek Philippe Ladies Platinum Gold Diamond Enamel Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
guilloche, and opaque enamel pendant watch is in a pristine condition. The embellishments of the watch were
Art Deco 1925 Ladies Art Deco Bulova Wrist Watch
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco ladies wrist watch made by the watch
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Steel
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
that this was commissioned by Queen Victoria as a gift to be given. Ladies enamel watches in this
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
French Enameled Diamond Set Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
green guilloche enamel, diameter 2.3cm. Lenght : 18cm
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming lever-set watch with a porcelain dial, heavily decorated with royal blue enamel and rose
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearls Enamel Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This nineteenth century 18 karat gold ladies pocket watch featuring a painted enamel scenery of a
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Platinum Pearls Emerald Enamel Diamonds Ladies Watch Art Nouveau, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Platinum and Pearls with Emerald Enamel and Diamonds Ladies Watch. Delicate and beautiful Platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Ladies Bucherer Enamel Fleur Di Lis Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Bucherer
Located in Eagan, MN
This watch is made in beautiful Art Nouveau style by Bucherer. The band material is stainless
Diamond, Enamel
Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant Le Roy Enamel Gold French Original Case, 1890
By Julien Le Roy
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Pocket Watch Pendant Le Roy Ladies Painted Enamel Gold French in Original Case. Le Roy French
Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold & Enamel Rose Bush Motif OpenFace Antique Ladies' Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this delightful ladies’ pocket watch dates back to circa
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Art-Deco c1930's 18K Gold Black Enamel Tonneau Swiss Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail watch is Swiss made, from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,188Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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: 9ct. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 11mm M...
Chopard Happy Diamonds Sport 18 Karat Gold Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, DE
Quartz movement. 18 Karat original Gold clasp. 100 percent original product! Including original certificate of authenticity. You will receive the watch with a new battery service.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT / ...
Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 23mm Dia...
Platinum
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant from the early part of the 20th Century by Hemmerle, Germany. Hemmerle Jewelers was founded in the late 19th Century, in Munich, Germany working for the ...
Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 16mm MOVEME...
Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds. Case and strap are studded with diamonds throughout. Manual wind movement. Very good condition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Montre Ulysse Anguenot
Located in Vannes, FR
Bracelet 15.5cm Boitier carré 2cm Poids : 14g Fond Inox
Gold Plate
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / C...
14k 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: Platinum / Diamond CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 58mm X Width 10mm MOV...
Gruen 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Watch with Hand Made Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold / Genuine Sapphires CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
14k Gold
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The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.