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Rolex 1942

Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster – Original Vintage Swiss Product Poster
Located in Zurich, CH
Original Swiss Rolex Poster issued 1942 or 1943 promoting Rolex' "Error Proof Radium dials" that
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Mid-20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper

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Rolex WW2 Military Pocket Watch, Rare Circa 1942, Superb Collectable
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and extremely rare pocket watch has a cal. 590 Rolex movement and case by Calcort. A
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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Vintage Rolex 6634 Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Capped, 1942
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6634 Serial: 242*** 1942 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Silver Dial Anti-Magnetique 4048 Manual Wind Watch 1942
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 4048 Year: 1942 Serial number: 20xxxx Reference: OT1063 Model 4048 is
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
of those rough cut diamonds is the 1942 Rolex Sky-Rocket. This watch was acquired by me from London
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
H 0.52 in W 1.19 in Dm 1.19 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Raleigh Wristwatch circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Raleigh wristwatch, serial number 194,XXX, circa 1942. 29 x 35mm case
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Boy's Size Oyster Wristwatch circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel "boy's" size Oyster wristwatch, serial number 169,XXX, circa 1942. 29mm x
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royalite Observatory Wristwatch circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Royalite Observatory wristwatch scarce WWII-era model with exceptional
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royalite Observatory Wristwatch circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Royalite Observatory wristwatch, serial number 227,XXX, circa 1942/43
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision Vintage Steel Manual Watch 6480, circa 1942
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Precision Reference #:6480. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX WATCH
Located in Miami, FL
1942 Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Speedking watch with medium silver face.Original Rolex jubilee
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Cartier Yellow Gold Universal Geneve Mid Century Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional vintage Cartier Universal Genève manual wind dress watch in 18k yellow gold circa 1960's. This special ladies timepiece features an intricately crafted weaved band with a...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Gold Capped Manual Wind 1950s NA121
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex ref.6494 gold-capped Oysterdate Precision manual wind, c.1956. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed white dial, applied dagg...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...
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Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Stainless Steel

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2611 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2611. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is Stainless Steel Ne...
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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970's Cartier Tank Pre-Must Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Square Sterling Silver Manual Watch. This elegant timepiece is crafted in sterling silver. The watch features a square face with Roman numerals and a classic manual m...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1930 Wrist Watch in .900 Platinum with 4.98 Ctw in Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
At deco platinum wristwatch. Beautiful highly decorated lady wristwatch, made in America during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This elegant wristwatch has been crafted in so...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Oysterdate Perpetual Chronometer Bubbleback #3065 Men's Watch Hooded Lugs
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #N28993 Case #3065 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Hooded Lugs Case 31 mm in Diameter (34 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 39 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 18 mm Thickness = 1...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Concord Stainless Steel WWII Era 24 Hour Dial Men's Wrist Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this retro time find, circa mid 1940s. This 29mm Concord Stainless Steel WWII Era Men's Wrist Watch has an interesting 24 Hour Military style dial with illuminated spear hands....
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC 115 Op-Art Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre PC115 wrist watch designed by Pierre Cardin. Fabulous retro wrist watch, designed in France by fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1971. This beautiful and ...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Gold Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond and bezel. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features a round Stainless Steel case and Gold Jubilee Bracelet, Fixe...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back, 1st Rolex Automatic, 1940 s, Reference 2940
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back 1940s, very rare & collectible Rolex. First Rolex Automatic watch ! Movement: Automatic Case: Gold & steel case, Diameter 32 mm, thickness 12.8...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Chronometer Collectors Hooded Bubble Back Ref. 3065
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Hooded Bubble Back AutomatiC Vintage 3065 Model: Bubble Back Ref. 3065 Movement: Automatic Case: diameter 33 mm thickness 14.2 mm Dial: Silv...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel Oyster Perpetual Date 1512
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex 14kt. yellow gold and steel Oyster Perpetual Date 1512 Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date Made in Switzerland, Date of purchase, 1990. Case Diameter: 34 mm Crown: Original ...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Tropical Patina Vintage Oyster Perpetual Ref 6332 Stepped Dial
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A refined Rolex wristwatch in stainless steel. This vintage timepiece from 1958 showcases the precision and craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaking. Featu...
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Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 36 M.M 2 Piece stainless steel water resistant case, Sapphire crown, Sapphire Glass Crystal. Silver dial with Black Roman numerals and a C...
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Solid Gold Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch with
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4139-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Diameter MOVE...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Rolex 1942 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex 1942 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stainless steel and steel. If you’re looking for a rolex 1942 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rolex 1942 over the years, but those made by Rolex are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Most of our rolex 1942 for sale are for women, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men.

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