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Illinois White Gold Filled Watch Art Deco Wrist Watch 1930's
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
will likely never see another example of this unique watch.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rogers Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 17 Jewels 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
. This watch is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1928 Modified Tortue Shape
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Black Face Bulova Stainless Steel Gold Tone In Original Fifth Ave Case
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
.
This watch comes with Fifth Ave Original case
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch circa, 1930's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
dependable time as well. This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Benrus Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch all Original
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
is dependable and can be worn for all types of occasions.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Juvenia Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1950's High Grade
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 40 years, which means it needs a service. We
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with
Located in Long Beach, CA
, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Optima Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Stye Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 40 years, which means it needs a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
very distinctive.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate 34 circa 1950's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
find watch.
It has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Watch High Grade 1930's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
, this is the one to consider.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rolex Nickel Silver Pocket Watch with Period Vintage Chain Original Dial 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
hinged Cuvette Cover as well.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 40 years
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled 1940's Art deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial, 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
get you there on time, every time.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Penlington 18Kt. Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch 1850's Breguet Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
joy and excitement in navigating your day with a device that is this old.
This is a "vault find
Category
Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches
Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
next generation in your family.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 40
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
. They all come in their original boxes as well.
Lastly, this is a "vault find" watch, it has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches
Gruen 10k Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
will deteriorate because it is so old.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Dueber Hampden White Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Original Dial From 1920
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Watch from 1940s with Original Dial
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Two-Tone Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Art Deco Automatic Watch from 1950's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Blued Steel Spade Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
wear it as soon as it arrives.
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Gruen Gold Filled Rare Ristside Art Deco Watch 1950 with Original Strap
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
VAULT FIND
This watch has been in a vault for nearly 40
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ LENGTH: Gold Filled Chain / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden
Located in Long Beach, CA
original condition and when we purchased it was still in its original box.
This is a "vault find" watch
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Waltham 14Kt Two Tone "Sapphire" Series Hand Engraved with Original Strap 1927
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
shipping it out and put the original buckle on it as well.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Movado 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Watch with Leather Cord Band circa 1930's
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Mainspring. This watch is dependable and can be worn for all types of occasions.
This is a "vault find
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will service
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ LENGTH: Leather, 13mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
can wear it as soon at it arrives.
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50
Category
Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Vault Find Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vault find watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold-filled and white gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a vault find watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a vault find watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Waltham Watch Company and Gruen are consistently popular. A vault find watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our vault find watch for sale are for women, but there are 111 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Vault Find Watch?
On average, a vault find watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,000, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $34,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Vault Find Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The value of an old watch depends on a number of factors, including who made it and which style it is. Condition also has a major impact on how much a timepiece is worth. As a result, it's generally best to seek the opinion of an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024To find out how old your Elgin watch is, look on its back. Nearly all Elgin watches will have a serial number on their cases. Looking up this number in databases found on trusted online resources will help you determine approximately when your watch was made. If you need further assistance, consider consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All Patek Philippe watches have serial numbers engraved on the case’s back. Luxury watches will always have a serial number to help with authentication, and Patek Philippe is no exception. Consult the brand’s website for more information on finding the date of manufacture on your watch. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and contemporary Patek Philippe watches from some of the world’s top sellers.