Exquisite 1940s Longines 14K Solid Gold "Tuxedo" Dial Tank Watch
By Longines
Located in Wailea, HI
Specifications: Manufacturer: Longines Era: Circa 1944-1945 Case Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold (Keystone Case) Movement: Caliber 9L, 17 Jewels, Manual Wind Dial: Two-tone Silv...
Longines Platinum Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch from 1945
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamond and Sapphire CIRCA / YEAR: 1945 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm ...
LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 2...
Omega Tank watch. Omega DeVille Tank Mens Stainless Steel GP Windup
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA TANK DeVille Windup mechanical movement. ref 511 DeVille Stainless Steel Case Gold plated and New Leather band. Condition: Winds up and keeps time. ...
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Hamilton 14k yellow gold wristwatch. Rectangle dial with 9 row mesh 14k yellow gold band with a fold over safety buckle. Full one year service warranty. Band length is 6 3/8 i...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank MC Chronograph Ref 3666 Automatic Steel Watch Boxed
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank MC Reference Number : 3666 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements : Case width: 35 mm. (...
Steel
Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Day-Date Vintage Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch, featuring an automatic movement with day-date display. The watch is housed in an elegant gold-plated case, showcasing the refin...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
LeCoultre 14Kt Art Deco Watch circa, 1950's with Original Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Mid Century Design METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 3...
Cartier Santos Demoiselle 2698 Two-Tone Steel & 18K Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Santos Demoiselle reference 2698 ladies quartz watch in two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, featuring a square 20mm case with an off-white dial, black Roman numeral...
Stainless Steel
$818Sale Price|20% Off
Raymond Weil Parsifal Two-Tone Stainless Steel & Gold Watch
By Raymond Weil
Located in Portland, England
A classic Raymond Weil Parsifal wristwatch featuring elegant Roman numerals, a refined white dial, and the iconic two-tone stainless steel and gold-accented bezel. This model blends ...
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$999
H 1.3 in W 1.11 in
Vintage Circa 1940 Hamilton 14KT Yellow Gold-Filled Curved Watch – Manual Wind
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A classic circa 1940 Hamilton dress watch, featuring a 28mm x 33mm curved 14KT yellow gold-filled case, designed for a refined and comfortable fit. The silver dial is elegantly adorn...
14k Gold
Art Deco Waltham Watch Circa 1927
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Wailea, HI
This exquisite vintage Waltham wristwatch is a quintessential example of Art Deco elegance, dating back to approximately 1927. Captured in a stunning tonneau-shaped case, this timepi...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Vacheron & Constantin Ladies 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Bracelet Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 25mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1940...
Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1950s
By Bulova
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Bulova Watch, this watch has had little use over it's years, Black Leather band. Measures Luge to Luge 38.6 mm or 1.5 in Width 31.97 mm or 1.26 in. It is In working...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulova Chesterfield 14k Yellow Gold Handwind Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and distinctive vintage Bulova Chesterfield wristwatch, crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcasing refined mid-century design. The rectangular case is highlighted by gracef...
14k Gold
Vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold Tank Watch, Onyx Dial, 1970s-1980s
By Piaget
Located in Zurich, CH
A quintessential example of mid-century elegance, this vintage Piaget Tank represents the brand's legendary commitment to ultra-slim, avant-garde horology. Forged in solid 18k yellow...
Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Gold-filled
$3,495
H 1.5 in W 1.26 in
1982 Seiko Credor Vintage 18K Gold - Owned & Worn By Yankee Great Lefty Gomez
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Longines is known for creating some of the most technically innovative and attractive timepieces in the world. Once worn by Humphrey Bogart, Albert Einstein, Richard Byrd and Charles Lindbergh, the company's vintage watches are now sought after by collectors and anyone desiring to wear a high-grade wristwatch.
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.
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Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.