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Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's

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...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Minerva Official Chronometer Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch A241
Minerva Official Chronometer Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch A241

Minerva Official Chronometer Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch A241

By Minerva

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional Minerva Official Chronometer A241 automatic chronograph wristwatch, presented with its original box, guarantee, and chronometer certificate.

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's

Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length x Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Minerva Official Chronometer Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch A241
Minerva Official Chronometer Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch A241

Minerva Official Chronometer Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch A241

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional Minerva Official Chronometer A241 automatic chronograph wristwatch, presented with its original box, guarantee, and chronometer certificate.

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mythological Subject, Italy XVII Century, The Tale of Apollo and Marsyas
Mythological Subject, Italy XVII Century, The Tale of Apollo and Marsyas

Mythological Subject, Italy XVII Century, The Tale of Apollo and Marsyas

Located in Milan, IT

In the third scene, it is King Midas who is punished by the god for having preferred Marsyas to him: Apollo is putting the donkey's ears on Midas, while Minerva is watching. Finally,...

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17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Minerva Stainless Steel Shock-Absorber Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 1335
Minerva Stainless Steel Shock-Absorber Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 1335

Minerva Stainless Steel Shock-Absorber Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 1335

By Minerva

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a Minerva “Shock Absorber” reference 1335 chronograph wristwatch from the 1940s. This has a silvered two-tone dial with two registers, the 35mm case has a stepped bezel and ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

By Minerva

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Minerva chronograph with an original silvered dial, Arabic luminous numerals, and a caliber 72 manual wind movement.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

By Minerva

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Minerva Ref. 1327 Case Stainless steel, acrylic glass, 37mm Movement Manual wind, chronograph Dial Original silvered dial and feuille hands * circa 1954

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

By Minerva

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Minerva Ref. 1335 Case Stainless steel, screw back case, acrylic glass, 34mm Movement manual wind, chronograph Dial Original dial and hands circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Swiss Patina Dial, circa 1940s
Minerva Swiss Patina Dial, circa 1940s

Minerva Swiss Patina Dial, circa 1940s

By Minerva

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Minerva Swiss medium size 32mm diameter circa 1940’s manual wind Swiss watch with screw down caseback, acrylic crystal, and with distinctive original 2 tone dial that has aged grac...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Steel 2 registers manual wind chronograph
Minerva Steel 2 registers manual wind chronograph

Minerva Steel 2 registers manual wind chronograph

By Minerva

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Minerva SS 2 registers manual wind chronograph 34mm diameter case with screw down caseback wide bezel heavy tapered lugs and round chronograph pushers circa 1950's. Beautiful origina...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Mare Nostrum Minerva Chronograph 'PAM00603'
Panerai Mare Nostrum Minerva Chronograph 'PAM00603'

Panerai Mare Nostrum Minerva Chronograph 'PAM00603'

By Panerai

Located in Greenwich, CT

Limited edition numbered 51 of 150 watches Accompanied by the original Panerai watch box and papers, dated December 31, 2015

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2010s Wrist Watches

Minerva Chronograph Stainless Steel circa 1940s
Minerva Chronograph Stainless Steel circa 1940s

Minerva Chronograph Stainless Steel circa 1940s

By Minerva

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Minerva chronograph circa 1940’s. Featuring beefy design 34mm case with screw down case back, large round chronograph pushers, wide heavy bezel, and pleasing patina’d origina...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Made for Swedish Military
Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Made for Swedish Military

Minerva Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Made for Swedish Military

By Minerva

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare and nice military chronograph Case screwed case, stainless steel, acrylic glass, 38mm Movement caliber Valjoux 72, manual-wind, chronograph Bracelet leather strap, b...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Materials

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Universal Geneve 18Kt Solid Gold Engine Turned Original Dial 1950's
Universal Geneve 18Kt Solid Gold Engine Turned Original Dial 1950's

Universal Geneve 18Kt Solid Gold Engine Turned Original Dial 1950's

By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress / Reference 106501 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42m...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

By Omega

Located in Berlin, BE

Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned, like-new condition. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retail for $101,100 USD. General Information Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Name: Perpetual Cale...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s

Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company / By Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Forsythe Steel Chronograph with Original Unrestored Dial circa 1940's
Forsythe Steel Chronograph with Original Unrestored Dial circa 1940's

Forsythe Steel Chronograph with Original Unrestored Dial circa 1940's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Forsythe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco 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

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Heuer Stainless Steel Waterproof Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
Heuer Stainless Steel Waterproof Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch

Heuer Stainless Steel Waterproof Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch

By Heuer

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 37mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT /...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Calendar/ Chronograph in Steel with Rare Bezel Set Calendar Feature, 1940's
Calendar/ Chronograph in Steel with Rare Bezel Set Calendar Feature, 1940's

Calendar/ Chronograph in Steel with Rare Bezel Set Calendar Feature, 1940's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronograph Suisse STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bezel Set Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's, Ref. # 770R, 2 Register Cal # 7733
Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's, Ref. # 770R, 2 Register Cal # 7733

Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's, Ref. # 770R, 2 Register Cal # 7733

By Gruen

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's Ref. #770R, Cal. Valjoux #7733 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offer...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary 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

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

Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Stainless Steel Racing Wristwatch, Circa 1950
Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Stainless Steel Racing Wristwatch, Circa 1950

Wittnauer 3 Register Chronograph Stainless Steel Racing Wristwatch, Circa 1950

By Wittnauer

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Stunning and rare circa 1960 Wittnauer 3 register chronograph gentleman's wristwatch in very good condition from Bracken Jewelers (Los Angeles, California). Amazing example with ex...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930's
Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930's

Birks of Canada Art Deco 18Kt. Solid Gold Chronograph with Enamel Dial, 1930's

By Birks and Son

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm x Diameter 33mm...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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