Rolex 1930 Models
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Dress Watch, 1930's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style, Reference 3893
MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
of Rolex watchmaking.
▶ Details:
- Model: Oyster Pioneer
- Metal: Stainless Steel
- Movement
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Nickel Prince Drs. Watch 1930s with Silver Dial by Stern Freres
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Drs. Model
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
Description / Condition: All watches have been
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, Art Deco REF. 3361, 18K PINK GOLD
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, 18K PINK GOLD
A fine, rare and elegant manual-winding, 18K
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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H 0.44 in W 0.75 in L 1.78 in
Rolex 1930s Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Oyster Case Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
condition example of a 1930s Rolex Ladies Model that was well kept and seldom worn. Recently serviced and
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh is a classic wartime vintage Rolex watch, and one of those models that really is an essential
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model
METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
similar year models. Currently this watch is shown with a more current Rolex band to provide a more
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Royal Precision, 1951, 15 Jewel Super Balance, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Today's offering showcases this uncommon and original Rolex Oyster Royal model #6144 encased in
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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H 0.52 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
movements to Rolex for their "Prince" model. Aegler, a very close neighbour to Gruen's Precision Factory
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rare Vintage Dutch Tandem Bicycle by Burgers
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Vintage Dutch Tandem Bicycle by Burgers including a Tajindia Rolex oil bicycle lamp.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
, circa 1930.
This Quadron model has a large stepped case with a recessed crown. It was priced at $52.50
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic Original Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference Number : 1500
Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1967 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1625
METAL / MATERIAL: 2 Tone Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Bezel
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case with stainless steel back (27mm x 34mm). White dial with black Roman numerals. Black Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel Brooch Pendant Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique style estate piece of 10 karat Rose Gold and Cobalt Blue Enamel Pin Pendant with Pearl and Diamond Accents. This celestial brooch sits on a thirty inch strand of natural 5-1/...
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6466
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex 1950’s midsize steel 6466 Oysterdate precision. Riveted stretch Rolex Oyster band from the mid 1950’s, buckle from the 1960's. Natural patina on dial. Alternated red and black ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial.
Mechanical manual wind movement.
Glass has small scratches on the glass.
Fully functional.
Including c...
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.79 in L 6.7 in
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...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black Dial with Radium style filled Rom...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Rare Model circa, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Gold Bezel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Ladies Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
14K Y/g lady's wrist watch mechenical with I.W.C. watch movement, Tiffany watch band. measures 1 x 1 inch
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Patek Philippe 431J Extra Large Curved Rectangular Art Deco Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Patek Philippe 431J Extra Large Curved Rectangular Art Deco watch features a case that measures 47 x 25mm and comes with a raised gold Breguet dial and a 10” 200 c...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Model with Original Blue Dial From 1981
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King Date / Reference 5700/1200
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1981
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diam...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Art Deco Watch from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: / Art Deco Tropical / Reference 4327
METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Top Steel Back
CIRCA / YEAR: 1947
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 29mm Len...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex "Bubbleback" Ref 5011 Automatic Steel and Rose Gold Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1949 Rolex "Bubbleback" Reference 5011 Wrist Watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel with a Rose Gold Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber A296 17 Jewel Automatic, Self winding movement, Older R...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Unisex Date 1500 Blue Tiffany Tone Dial on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex
Model - 1500 (DATE)
Case size - 34mm
Bezel - Smooth Steel
Crystal -Acrylic
Metals - Steel
Dial - Refinished Tiffany Tone
Movement - Automatic CAL.1570
Band - Gener...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Vintage 1930 Rolex Stay Brite Vintage Rare
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Watch Description
BRAND : Rolex 1930's Prince Stay Brite
MODEL : Osyterdate
Comes With: Wood
Category
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Rodania Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
Located in Toronto, ON
movement, crown and dial. This rarely seen timepiece is striking in its similarity to the Omega and Rolex
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1930's 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Prince by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Roese Gold & Stainless Steel Prince by Rolex - Excellent condition, Rare Model Rolex, Desirable
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster, Vintage Manual Winding Wristwatch, 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Oyster, Vintage manual winding wristwatch. 1930's
Case : Stainless Steel Original Rolex
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6582 14 Karat Yellow Gold Zephyr Dial
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6582
Serial: 135***
Year: Circa 1939
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Case Material
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Hamilton 14 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch, Grade 912, Rotating Second
By Hamilton
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1930's Hamilton 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch, Grade 912, Rotating Seconds, 17 Jewel
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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
a dozen Quadron’s models. They were ahead the time and considered masterpieces of engineering. In
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A very rare, fine and well-preserved Art Deco vintage wristwatch in silver by Rolex made in 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Rolex, Art Deco, Stainless Steel, “Railway” Model c1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated Circa 1930.
Model 1880
Stainless Steel case
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1930s Extra Athlete Model Steel Cased Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Rolex Extra, also known as the Athlete model Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. Stainless Steel
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rose Gold Rolex Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex 18k rose gold chronometer wristwatch, circa 1930s. Manual-wind 17-jewel movement with aged
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Octagonal Original Oversized Crown Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Octagon / English Patents
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Yellow Gold Art Deco Railway Mechanical Wristwatch, 1934
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Railway” model. Marked Rolex and “RWC LTD” for the Rolex Watch Company Ltd and “25 World’s Records
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Original Manual Wrist Watch, 1937
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Oyster Case / Ref. 3121
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 9 Carat Yellow Gold English Market Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1939
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph Date / 815
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Rolex 18K. Two-Tone Striped Prince with Original Kiln Fired Print Dial from 1935
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Flared Lug
METAL / MATERIAL: 18k
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Watch Co. Bubble Back 18 Karat Solid Gold Rare 3-Piece Case from 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This early three piece Rolex Bubble Back is a classic example of their now famous model. Fitted
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Mid Size Oyster Raleigh Wristwatch 1939
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Medium Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
Keeping with the Rolex tradition of naming models
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Prince Doctor's Model ref# 971 c. 1930s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Sterling silver flared case duo dial doctor's model Prince ref # 971 circa 1930's. Original 2
Rolex 18K Gold 14 size open face pocket watchcirca 1930's.
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K gold 14 size open face pocket watch circa 1940's. Original matte silver dial with Roman
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Water Resistant Speed King Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
indexes and yellow gold hands. Another famous water resistant case model by Rolex.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold 2467
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W007161
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Vintage
Model Ref: 2467
Age: 1930's
Gender: Mens
Complete
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex SS Prince Brancard Flared Case Model ref# 1490 c.1930's
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Prince Brancard flared case model ref 1490 circa 1930's with beautiful original 2 tone
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Dress Watch circa 1930s.
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel dress model circa 1950s. 33 x 39mm snap back case circa 1950's with
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Dress Wristwatch Ref 4574 1939
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking Rolex dress model circa 1939, featuring a square stainless steel 28 x 39mm case with
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131 circa 1939
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch, Ref. 3131, circa 1939. 32 x 40mm tonneau Oyster case
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Serpico Y Laino Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch, 1938
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A scarce and early Rolex SS/14K YG Bubbleback ref # 3132 circa 1938 retailed by Serpico Y Laino
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Prince Yellow and White gold striped Branchard Wristwatch ref 1490
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Prince 9K Yellow and White Gold Striped Branchard ref 1490 circa 1930s. 23 X 44mm case, rare
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch 1944
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case variations, even manual wind versions in the 1930’s. The early models through the 1940’s featured
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131 1946
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking 14K rose gold Rolex Bubbleback ref 3131 circa 1946. Featuring 32mm diameter Oyster
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking Rolex Bubbleback ref 3131 circa 1940’s. Featuring 32mm diameter Oyster case with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex "Steelium" duo dial Prince "Doctor's Watch" ref #1345
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex "Steelium" duo dial Prince so called "Doctor's Watch ref #1343 circa 1930's. Straight walled
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Original Black Dial Wristwatch Ref 3131 1946
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking man’s Rolex Bubbleback 14K Rose Gold ref 3131 case serial # 444,xxx circa 1946 with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Pink gold Bubbleback self winding wristwatch ref 3372, circa 1947
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Christmas present from 69 years ago, could be a Christmas present again! Rolex 14K PG Bubbleback
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gruen Gold Duo Dial Doctor's Watch circa 1930's
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
model in gold. Note: the Gruen 877S movement is the same movement as is found in Rolex Prince models
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's. Very scarce model with stepped 21 x 41mm
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's.
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's. Very scarce model
with stepped 21
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 878XXX
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
sized bubble back models that dominated their offering in the 1930's and '40's.
This reference, the
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Serpico Y Liano automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in stainless steel. To all intents and purposes this is a classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rolex 1930 Models For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of rolex 1930 models for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, stainless steel and gold-filled. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of rolex 1930 models to choose from, but Art Deco rolex 1930 models are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex and Gruen are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of rolex 1930 models, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Rolex 1930 Models?
Prices for rolex 1930 models start at $1,132 and top out at $21,250 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,516.
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