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Rolex Watches 1940s

1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds
1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds

1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1940's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds Very Rare & Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 4498 Precision 1940s Black Dial Mens Rolex watch.
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 4498 Precision 1940s Black Dial Mens Rolex watch.

ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 4498 Precision 1940s Black Dial Mens Rolex watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Precision Mens Watch Ultra Slim Body Stainless Steel ref.4498 Windup Movement

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1940's ROLEX WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch - Rare Outer Case Beautiful All

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back, 1st Rolex Automatic, 1940 s, Reference 2940
Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back, 1st Rolex Automatic, 1940 s, Reference 2940

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

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex

Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

. Rolex Movement Ref. 9127. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 18k 750 Yellow gold Brand

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s
Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s

Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bubble Back" / Oyster Perpetual METAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750
Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750

Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Perpetual, ref.3372 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A rare vintage classic, Rolex

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689

Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

watch, c.1946, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Chronometer certified Rolex automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700
Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700

Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Gallet 3 Registers Chronograph Valjoux 71, circa 1940s
Gallet 3 Registers Chronograph Valjoux 71, circa 1940s

Gallet 3 Registers Chronograph Valjoux 71, circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A very pleasing original dial vintage Gallet 3 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1940’s

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oversized "Cushion" Shape 1940's
Rolex Oversized "Cushion" Shape 1940's

Rolex Oversized "Cushion" Shape 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Oversized Cushion Shape with Arabic Numeral Dial. ref #4547

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Rose Gold 1940's  Rolex Bubbleback
Rare Rose Gold 1940's  Rolex Bubbleback

Rare Rose Gold 1940's Rolex Bubbleback

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K Rose Gold 1940's Bubbleback by Rolex - Original Warranty Papers, Rare model in excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

ROLEX 1940's Unique Stylized Lugs Yellow Gold Dress Watch

ROLEX 1940's Unique Stylized Lugs Yellow Gold Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A 1940's yellow gold wristwatch especially desirable for its stylized lugs. Kept in excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1940's 18K Pink Gold Watch sold by 'Serpico y Laino' by Rolex
1940's 18K Pink Gold Watch sold by 'Serpico y Laino' by Rolex

1940's 18K Pink Gold Watch sold by 'Serpico y Laino' by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An 18 Karat Pink Gold Watch sold by 'Serpico y Laino' by Rolex - sub-second hand, honey-comb dial

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s
Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s

Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Dating to the 1940s comes this beautiful Rolex watch The 9 carat yellow gold case is a rectangle

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Rare Rose Gold 1940's  Bubbleback by Rolex
Rare Rose Gold 1940's  Bubbleback by Rolex

Rare Rose Gold 1940's Bubbleback by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K Rose Gold 1940's Bubbleback by Rolex

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 1940s Iconic Bubbleback Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
Rolex 1940s Iconic Bubbleback Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

Rolex 1940s Iconic Bubbleback Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Rolex Reference 3131 "Bubbleback" 32 M.M 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 1940's Stainless-Steel Pink Markers & Special Lugs
Rolex 1940's Stainless-Steel Pink Markers & Special Lugs

Rolex 1940's Stainless-Steel Pink Markers & Special Lugs

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rolex 1940's Stainless-Steel Pink Markers & Special Lugs

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Chronometer Bubbleback with Black Dial 1940's
Rolex Stainless Steel Chronometer Bubbleback with Black Dial 1940's

Rolex Stainless Steel Chronometer Bubbleback with Black Dial 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

perfect choice for any person. These bracelets were custom made during the 1940's for the model watch.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage Chronograph Stainless Steel 1940's
Rolex Vintage Chronograph Stainless Steel 1940's

Rolex Vintage Chronograph Stainless Steel 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Vintage Cosmograph Stainless Steel Rolex from 1930's with Rolex Service Papers. Rolex Service

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX 1940's Rose Gold Dress Watch

ROLEX 1940's Rose Gold Dress Watch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

ROLEX 1940's Rose Gold Dress Watch

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1940's Oversized Men's Dress Wristwatch by Rolex
1940's Oversized Men's Dress Wristwatch by Rolex

1940's Oversized Men's Dress Wristwatch by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

1940's Oversized Men's Dress Wristwatch by Rolex -"Owl Claw" Stylized lugs -37mm case

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Precision, circa 1940s
Rolex Precision, circa 1940s

Rolex Precision, circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Princeton, NJ

Brand: Rolex Model: Precision Reference: n/a Year: 1940s Material: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: Less than

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1940's Women's 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Rolex Wristwatch Antique Rolex
1940's Women's 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Rolex Wristwatch Antique Rolex

1940's Women's 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Rolex Wristwatch Antique Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

total weight ✔ Strap/Bracelet Material: 14k Yellow Gold ✔ Era: 1940's ✔ Diamonds: 10 Round-Brilliant

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROLEX 1940's 18K Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Wristwatch
ROLEX 1940's 18K Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Wristwatch

ROLEX 1940's 18K Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

ROLEX 1940's One Inch Square 18K Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Beautiful silver dial

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

9ct Yellow Gold 1940's Oversized 'Shock-Resisting' Rolex
9ct Yellow Gold 1940's Oversized 'Shock-Resisting' Rolex

9ct Yellow Gold 1940's Oversized 'Shock-Resisting' Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

9ct Yellow Gold 1940's Oversized 'Shock-Resisting' Rolex - 37mm 9ct Yellow Gold Case, Extremely

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

ROLEX "Star Dial" Rare Vintage Yellow Gold 1940's Wristwatch
ROLEX "Star Dial" Rare Vintage Yellow Gold 1940's Wristwatch

ROLEX "Star Dial" Rare Vintage Yellow Gold 1940's Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

years ago. To find a 1940's Rolex of this importance in this condition is very exciting. This timepiece

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1940's "Bowtie" Dial with Scientific Markers & Rare Case Rolex

1940's "Bowtie" Dial with Scientific Markers & Rare Case Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless-Steel "Bowtie" Dial with Scientific Markers & Rare Case by Rolex - circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940s Rolex Anti Magnetic Steel chronograph
1940s Rolex Anti Magnetic Steel chronograph

1940s Rolex Anti Magnetic Steel chronograph

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Steel cased, Tear Drop Lug Rolex Anti Magnetic chronograph, 2 register, 3 Piece Case, Cal. 23

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s

Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Braintree, GB

Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa 1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s

Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Braintree, GB

Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa.1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Oyster Manual Wristwatch, 1940s
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Oyster Manual Wristwatch, 1940s

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Oyster Manual Wristwatch, 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Rolex 14K Rose Gold Ladies Wrist watch, 21 MM Diameter and 7 MM thick 2 piece Oyster

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch

Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1948 Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Rare Ref. 3923 18K Rose Gold & SS
1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Rare Ref. 3923 18K Rose Gold & SS

1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Rare Ref. 3923 18K Rose Gold & SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

other online sites. 1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Ref. 3923 Coin Edge Watch - 18K Rose Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

ROLEX Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
ROLEX Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s

ROLEX Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Rolex yellow gold Bubbleback wristwatch, Ref. 3131. 18k yellow gold, automatic movement. Original

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

gilt markers. Rope band. Pre-owned, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Rolex Unisex Square Manual Wristwatch
1940s Rolex Unisex Square Manual Wristwatch

1940s Rolex Unisex Square Manual Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

This is a 1940s 18ct rose gold unisex Rolex watch. The dial is a cream colour with gold hands and

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Rolex Oyster Athlete Stainless Steel
1940s Rolex Oyster Athlete Stainless Steel

1940s Rolex Oyster Athlete Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The evolution of the Rolex sport watch is clear upon examination of this unique vintage wristwatch

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch Retailed by Bucherer circa 1940s
Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch Retailed by Bucherer circa 1940s

Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch Retailed by Bucherer circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Offered in entirely original condition, this 1940s Rolex dress wristwatch was sold at esteemed

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Square Chronometer with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s
Rolex Gold Square Chronometer with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s

Rolex Gold Square Chronometer with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rolex made very few square watches over the years. This is a great example, suitable for a lady or

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Fantastic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
Rolex Fantastic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s

Rolex Fantastic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Of the great and important vintage Rolex dress watches we have had the pleasures of selling, this

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1940s
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1940s

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1948 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 1002 Wrist Watch 14K yellow Gold 34 MM 2 Piece Oyster

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

ROLEX 1940s Rose Gold 'Saturn' ref. #3029 Chronometer Wristwatch
ROLEX 1940s Rose Gold 'Saturn' ref. #3029 Chronometer Wristwatch

ROLEX 1940s Rose Gold 'Saturn' ref. #3029 Chronometer Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Among the most rare of vintage Rolex models from this era, this piece has special recessed enamel

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1940's Oversized Stainless Steel Ref# 4498 Vintage Rolex
1940's Oversized Stainless Steel Ref# 4498 Vintage Rolex

1940's Oversized Stainless Steel Ref# 4498 Vintage Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

1940's Oversized Stainless Steel Vintage Rolex -Like-new condition -Special Lugs

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1945 Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy 9k Yellow Gold Gent's Wrist Watch
1945 Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy 9k Yellow Gold Gent's Wrist Watch

1945 Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy 9k Yellow Gold Gent's Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

text 'Rolex Oyster'. This 1940's watch retains the original gold, baton style hands. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Square “Ciccolatone” Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Square “Ciccolatone” Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Square “Ciccolatone” Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An important Rolex dress watch from the 1940s in 18k yellow gold. The case measures 31mm wide

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Extremely Rare 1940's Rolex Dealer Counter Display
Extremely Rare 1940's Rolex Dealer Counter Display

Extremely Rare 1940's Rolex Dealer Counter Display

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Extremely Rare 1940's Rolex Dealer Counter Display. Rolex Oyster Watches Display. Made from wood

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Rolex Steel Ladies Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Rolex Steel Ladies Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

Rolex Steel Ladies Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Steel

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Centregraph Gold Filled Ladies Wrist Watch circa, 1940's
Rolex Centregraph Gold Filled Ladies Wrist Watch circa, 1940's

Rolex Centregraph Gold Filled Ladies Wrist Watch circa, 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Centregraph METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds
1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds

1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1940's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds Very Rare & Beautiful - Luxurious

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

1940s 14kt Gold Rolex Orchid Watch
1940s 14kt Gold Rolex Orchid Watch

1940s 14kt Gold Rolex Orchid Watch

By Rolex

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gorgeous Rolex Orchid ladies watch crafted of 14kt Gold. Features a white dial and gold number

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s
Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s

Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Dating to the 1940s comes this beautiful Rolex watch The 9 carat yellow gold case is a rectangle

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch, 1940's
Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch, 1940's

Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch, 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Braintree, GB

Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch. Made in 1940s. The wristwatch was designed to

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 1940s Bucherer Retailed Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Rolex 1940s Bucherer Retailed Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Rolex 1940s Bucherer Retailed Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Rolex for Carl Bucherer of Switzerland Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. 3 piece Gold Filled Case

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex 1940s Rose Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
Rolex 1940s Rose Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch

Rolex 1940s Rose Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Ladies Rolex Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. ( lug end to end ) X 18 M.M. 2 piece 18k Rose Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

15k Gold

Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch

Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1945 Rolex Reference 6552 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Manual Wind Pocket Watch, 1940s
Rolex Stainless Steel Manual Wind Pocket Watch, 1940s

Rolex Stainless Steel Manual Wind Pocket Watch, 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Rolex Precision Reference 9165 Pocket Watch 45 MM Stainless Steel 3 Piece case. 17

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Yellow Gold Ladies Rolex 1940s Watch
Yellow Gold Ladies Rolex 1940s Watch

Yellow Gold Ladies Rolex 1940s Watch

By Rolex

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Length: 6.95 inches Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 36.8 grams Movement: Manual Wind Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 6.53mm

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies

Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies. Signed by Pierre Piccard Circa 1940s Size 6 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4082 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Tip to Lug...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

By Elgin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial: champagne Serial # H615XXX No box or papers. Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Omega De Ville Manual Winding Steel Mesh Bracelet Watch
Omega De Ville Manual Winding Steel Mesh Bracelet Watch

Omega De Ville Manual Winding Steel Mesh Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in Toronto, CA

Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 511.444 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual Winding Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 2...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Patek Philippe Platinum lady watch
Vintage Art Deco Patek Philippe Platinum lady watch

Vintage Art Deco Patek Philippe Platinum lady watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Singapore, SG

Brand Patek Philippe Model Patek Philippe platinium Lady watch Gender Women Movement Manual Wind Case Material Platinum Case Diameter 13 mm Strap Material White Gold 18 kt Vintage P...

Category

Antique 19th Century Singaporean Art Deco Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Ellipse Automatic Wrist Watch
Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Ellipse Automatic Wrist Watch

Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Ellipse Automatic Wrist Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980 Audemars Piguet "Ellipse" Wrist Watch, 33 x 31 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Cushion case, Automatic, self winding movement, Gold Satin dial with Black Roman Numerals. New B...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

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Rolex Watches 1940s For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of rolex watches 1940s. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to rolex watches 1940s. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex and Tudor are consistently popular. Most of our rolex watches 1940s for sale are for men, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Rolex Watches 1940s?

On average, rolex watches 1940s at 1stDibs sell for $4,500, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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