Optima Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Stye Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Optima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4016 METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
Optima Platinum and 14 Karat Dress Watch with Modern Quartz Movement circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Optima Watch Company / Retrofit High Grade Swiss Quartz STYLE / REFERENCE: Art
Bernhard H. Mayer Silver Stainless Steel Optima Women's Wristwatch 23 mm
By Bernhard H. Mayer
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Upgrade your everyday look with this exquisite Bernhard H. Mayer Optima women's watch. The
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Roma, Lazio
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P sweep seconds Case: stainless steel 34,5 mm screw back Dial: factory cream with silv...
Steel
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco / Reference 0728 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Gold-filled
Vintage Hamilton Barton 18K Wrist Watch with important Provenance of Kraft Foods
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Barton" Wrist Watch, 36 X 22 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 19 jewel 982 nickle lever movement. silvered dial with raised pyramid gold markers. This watch w...
18k Gold
International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company Manual Gents 18ct yellow gold on a leather brown strap 33mm vintage mechanical watch in full working condition. Total Weight of Watch: 32.9g Serial Numbe...
18k Gold
Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 31mm Diameter M...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Vintage 1940's Gruen Curved Watch Yellow Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Wailea, HI
This vintage Gruen Precision wristwatch showcases the timeless elegance that defined mid-20th-century watchmaking. Housed in a rectangular 10k gold-filled case, the watch features cl...
10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|25% Off
H 1.89 in W 1.19 in
Philip Stein Watch Dual Teslar White Leather Stainless Steel Case 48mm x 30mm
By Philip Stein
Located in San Diego, CA
Philp Stein Teslar watch featuring a dual watch face and a white leather strap. The case has both polished and satin finishes, measuring 48mm x 30mm x 10mm, with a two-tone gray and ...
Stainless Steel
Mercedes Stainless Steel Post WWII Vintage Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In mint condition, enjoy this post WWII Style Mercedes Winder 32mm Men's Wrist Watch. With a pristine linen face, the gold tone hands and matchstick indexes are sleek and easy to rea...
Stainless Steel, Steel
$1,100
W 1.03 in D 0.26 in L 1.54 in
Longines Dolce Vita Tank Watch, Quartz, Model 7753, Stainless Steel, Like
By Longines
Located in San Diego, CA
Longines Dolce Vita Tank Watch, Quartz, Champagne/Peach Face, Stainless Steel, Swiss-Made. Like New Condition. Beautiful Champagne/Peach Face. Water resistant 30. The case is 26mm b...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vintage with character, this Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch is well preserved and was popular with the German Army during WWII. The timepiece features a satin gold-tone face with ...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Curvex with Original Period Bracelet 1937
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 13mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
Gold-filled
Omega Gilt Tiffany & Co Stainless Steel Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Gilt Top and Stainless Steel Back Wristwatch, Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Ref. 351, circa 1960s, with automatic bumper movement. The bezel has a layer of 14k gold and stainless ...
Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Longines Vintage Large Stainless Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Longines Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual Wind larger size Caliber 12.68Z Nickle Lever movement. Original and Excellent Silv...
Stainless Steel
9ct Gold Watch MPC English Make
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
Stretchy bracelet, that can fit any wrist. Additional Information: Case Size: 38mm x 24.90mm Case Thickness: 35mm Case Material: 9ct Gold Strap Width: 4mm Lug Width: 40mm Water Resi...
Gold, 9k Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 387 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CAL...
Gold-filled
Longines 1950s Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Longines Wrist watch 30 M.M. 14k yellow Gold 2 piece case with exaggerated flaring lug tops, 17 Jewel Mechanical Manual wind movement, Black Dial with Raised Gold markers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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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.
The iconic timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.