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Vintage Aviator Watch

1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator's Panda Dial Chronograph Watch - SS
1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator's Panda Dial Chronograph Watch - SS

1969 Breitling Top Time Vintage Aviator's Panda Dial Chronograph Watch - SS

By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Croton Chronomaster Aviator Seadiver, circa 1960
Croton Chronomaster Aviator Seadiver, circa 1960

Croton Chronomaster Aviator Seadiver, circa 1960

By Croton

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Croton Chronomaster aviator seadiver Around 1960 Steel case Hand-wound mechanical movement Caliber Valjoux 23 Diam: 38mm Steel bracelet signed Nivada 3200 euros

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

Croton Stainless Steel Aviator Sea Diver Chronomaster, Circa 1960's
Croton Stainless Steel Aviator Sea Diver Chronomaster, Circa 1960's

Croton Stainless Steel Aviator Sea Diver Chronomaster, Circa 1960's

By Croton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 45mm x Diameter 38...

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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator
Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator

By Vera Simons

Located in Surfside, FL

This one depicts a sports wristwatch over an aerial city or field landscape and is titled "Time Frame". It is signed and dated. I believe it might be Amsterdam or London. SIMONS, Ver...

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1970s Assemblage Vintage Aviator Watch

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Photographic Paper

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator
Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator

By Vera Simons

Located in Surfside, FL

This one depicts a sports wristwatch over an aerial city or field landscape and is titled "Time Frame". It is signed and dated. I believe it might be Amsterdam or London. SIMONS, Ver...

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1970s Assemblage Vintage Aviator Watch

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Photographic Paper

Huge Mural Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph Rolex Watch Aviator Feminist Art
Huge Mural Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph Rolex Watch Aviator Feminist Art

Huge Mural Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph Rolex Watch Aviator Feminist Art

By Vera Simons

Located in Surfside, FL

This one shows her Rolex aviator sports watch over the landscape. SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage...

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1980s Assemblage Vintage Aviator Watch

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Photographic Paper

Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator
Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator

Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator

By Vera Simons

Located in Surfside, FL

This one depicts a sports wristwatch over an aerial landscape and is titled Clock Maze (it should be Watch Maze) SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/Americ...

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1970s Arte Povera Vintage Aviator Watch

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Photographic Paper

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IWC Fliegeruhr Ref. Mark XI Steel Wrist Watch
IWC Fliegeruhr Ref. Mark XI Steel Wrist Watch

IWC Fliegeruhr Ref. Mark XI Steel Wrist Watch

By IWC

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Fliegeruhr Ref. Mark XI Mark XI Aviator watch CASE screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, Antimagentic, d=36mm MOVEMENT caliber IWC 89, manual wind, hack seconds DIAL ori...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Seadiver Manual Wristwatch
Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Seadiver Manual Wristwatch

Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Seadiver Manual Wristwatch

By Croton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Croton Stainless steel 2 register manual wind chronograph. With round pushers, screw down case back and rotating elapsed time bezel circa 1960’s. Featuring very clean black original...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

1944 Universal Geneve Aero-Compax Mens Vintage WWII Era Aviator's Watch - SS
1944 Universal Geneve Aero-Compax Mens Vintage WWII Era Aviator's Watch - SS

1944 Universal Geneve Aero-Compax Mens Vintage WWII Era Aviator's Watch - SS

By Universal Genève

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1940s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Tutima Military Chronograph 798
Tutima Military Chronograph 798

Tutima Military Chronograph 798

Located in London, GB

Our View – If you like aviation and watches this Tutima is a perfect match. Quite possibly one of the last true aviators watches with a quirky unique feature in the later added fixed...

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1980s German Vintage Aviator Watch

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Steel

A.Lange & Sohne Vintage WWII Aviator Stainless Steel Black Dial FL23883 Watch
A.Lange & Sohne Vintage WWII Aviator Stainless Steel Black Dial FL23883 Watch

A.Lange & Sohne Vintage WWII Aviator Stainless Steel Black Dial FL23883 Watch

By A. Lange & Söhne

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A.Lange & Sohne were one of only five companies to manufacture this type of watch, whilst also being one of only two, to use in-house German movements.

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20th Century Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

1959 Breitling Navitimer Vintage Aviator's AOPA Chronograph - Stainless Steel
1959 Breitling Navitimer Vintage Aviator's AOPA Chronograph - Stainless Steel

1959 Breitling Navitimer Vintage Aviator's AOPA Chronograph - Stainless Steel

By Breitling

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

IWC Schaffhausen Fliegerchronograph Pilot's Watch Suede Strap Orig Box
IWC Schaffhausen Fliegerchronograph Pilot's Watch Suede Strap Orig Box

IWC Schaffhausen Fliegerchronograph Pilot's Watch Suede Strap Orig Box

By IWC

Located in Bozeman, MT

IWC Schaffhausen Fliegerchronograph Aviator (23.3mm) Pilot's Watch Grey Suede Strap, Original Box, Pre-Owned Serial # 2611863 Free shipping anywhere in the US.

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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch
1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch

1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

In the late 1930's Rolex ran an ad campaign titled "Time flies" featuring the exploits of renowned pioneering aviators wearing Rolex watches. The successful campaign created a high d...

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1940s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator
Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator

By Vera Simons

Located in Surfside, FL

This one depicts a sports wristwatch over an aerial city or field landscape and is titled "Time Frame". It is signed and dated. I believe it might be Amsterdam or London. SIMONS, Ver...

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1970s Assemblage Vintage Aviator Watch

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Photographic Paper

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator
Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator

By Vera Simons

Located in Surfside, FL

This one depicts a sports wristwatch over an aerial city or field landscape and is titled "Time Frame". It is signed and dated. I believe it might be Amsterdam or London. SIMONS, Ver...

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1970s Assemblage Vintage Aviator Watch

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Photographic Paper

Huge Mural Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph Rolex Watch Aviator Feminist Art
Huge Mural Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph Rolex Watch Aviator Feminist Art

Huge Mural Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph Rolex Watch Aviator Feminist Art

By Vera Simons

Located in Surfside, FL

This one shows her Rolex aviator sports watch over the landscape. SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage...

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1980s Assemblage Vintage Aviator Watch

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Photographic Paper

Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator
Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator

Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator

By Vera Simons

Located in Surfside, FL

This one depicts a sports wristwatch over an aerial landscape and is titled Clock Maze (it should be Watch Maze) SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/Americ...

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1970s Arte Povera Vintage Aviator Watch

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Photographic Paper

Rare Military Aviator c1944 Omega Caliber 30T2 Gents' Watch. Bullseye Gilt Dial.
Rare Military Aviator c1944 Omega Caliber 30T2 Gents' Watch. Bullseye Gilt Dial.

Rare Military Aviator c1944 Omega Caliber 30T2 Gents' Watch. Bullseye Gilt Dial.

By Omega

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a Military watch, dating from circa 1944. ~~~ Being in amazi...

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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Laco 1940s German Military Pilot Aviators Wristwatch
Laco 1940s German Military Pilot Aviators Wristwatch

Laco 1940s German Military Pilot Aviators Wristwatch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Laco Aviator Wrist Watch, 55 M.M. Gray Steel 3 Piece snap case. 22 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement.

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1940s German Vintage Aviator Watch

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Steel

Cartier Santos 18 Kt. Gold Manual Winding Watch
Cartier Santos 18 Kt. Gold Manual Winding Watch

Cartier Santos 18 Kt. Gold Manual Winding Watch

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is Cartier's most famous model, the Santos, originally designed for the aviator Santos Dumont. The watch has all its details, original strap and buckle as well as the original b...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

Men's Breitling 18 Karat Gold Cadette Chronograph 1188 Hand-Wind, Swiss LV709
Men's Breitling 18 Karat Gold Cadette Chronograph 1188 Hand-Wind, Swiss LV709

Men's Breitling 18 Karat Gold Cadette Chronograph 1188 Hand-Wind, Swiss LV709

By Breitling

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Brand : Breitling MPN : Does not apply Band Material : Leather Band Type : Two-Piece Strap Case Color : Gold Case Material : Gold...

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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Aviator Watch

Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s

Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s

By Breguet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an excellent example of a Breguet Type XX chronograph from the 1950s. This is an aviator's watch typically made for the French Air Force.

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1950s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Chronograph Wristwatch
Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Chronograph Wristwatch

Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Chronograph Wristwatch

By Breguet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an excellent example of a Breguet Type XX chronograph wristwatch from the 1950s. This is an aviators watch typically made for the French air force.

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Nivada Grenchen Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Wristwatch
Nivada Grenchen Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Wristwatch

Nivada Grenchen Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Wristwatch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Croton / Nivada Watch Company Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver chronograph in stainless steel with an original black dial, luminous broad arrow hands, and is on a modern nylon milita...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Rare Aviator Wristwatch
Longines Stainless Steel Rare Aviator Wristwatch

Longines Stainless Steel Rare Aviator Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare aviator watch-Anti-Magnetique Case-Steel, acrylic glass Movement caliber Longines, manual wind Dial original dial and hands original condition 1945

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1940s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

Glashütte Stainless Steel Military Chronograph Wristwatch
Glashütte Stainless Steel Military Chronograph Wristwatch

Glashütte Stainless Steel Military Chronograph Wristwatch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Glashütte Ref. 3850 Very rare and original Aviator watch from the German air force Case screwed case, stainless steel, acrylic glass, rotating bezel, no. 213979, d=39mm Move...

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1940s German Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Hanhart Stainless Steel Aviator Wristwatch
Hanhart Stainless Steel Aviator Wristwatch

Hanhart Stainless Steel Aviator Wristwatch

Located in Toronto, ON

He was also known to wear this watch often when he was riding his motorcycle.

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1950s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Glashutte Stainless Steel Military Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch
Glashutte Stainless Steel Military Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch

Glashutte Stainless Steel Military Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Glashutte Military Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch Case Stainless steel, screwed back, rotating bezel, 39 mm Movement caliber Glashütte/ Urofa 59, flyback, manual-wind, chr...

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1940s German Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Glashutte Stainless Steel Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1943
Glashutte Stainless Steel Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1943

Glashutte Stainless Steel Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1943

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Glashutte Aviator's chronograph wristwatch Case screwed case, rotating bezel, d=39 mm Movement caliber Glashütte/ Urofa 59, flyback,, manual wind, chronograph Dial origi...

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1940s German Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

J Auricoste Steel French aviator's flyback chronograph c.1960s
J Auricoste Steel French aviator's flyback chronograph c.1960s

J Auricoste Steel French aviator's flyback chronograph c.1960s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

J Auricoste SS civilian version of French aviator's flyback chronograph circa 1960's. 38.5mm diameter case with black elapsed time bezel screw down case back, mint condition glossy b...

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1960s French Vintage Aviator Watch

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Platinum

Laco-Durowe Stainless Steel Aviator Wristwatch Ref 23883
Laco-Durowe Stainless Steel Aviator Wristwatch Ref 23883

Laco-Durowe Stainless Steel Aviator Wristwatch Ref 23883

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Laco-Durowe Ref. 23883 Big "Fliegeruhr" Case stainless steel, d=55mm Movement caliber Durowe D5, 22 jewels, center second, manual wind, hack seconds Dial original dial ...

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1940s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Hanhart Stainless Steel Military Aviator's Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch
Hanhart Stainless Steel Military Aviator's Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch

Hanhart Stainless Steel Military Aviator's Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Hanhart Military Aviator's Single Button Chronograph Wristwatch Case Stainless Steel, rotating bezel Movement Manual-wind, chronograph Dial Original dial and hands Br...

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1940s German Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Diver Chronograph Manual Wristwatch
Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Diver Chronograph Manual Wristwatch

Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Diver Chronograph Manual Wristwatch

By Croton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exceptional condition example Croton 2 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1960’s. Featuring a 38 x 44mm case with extended lugs, screw down case back, wide elapsed time bezel i...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1954
Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1954

Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1954

By Breguet

Located in Paris, FR

Breguet stainless steel manual-wind Type XX aviator's flyback chronograph wristwatch. Made for the French military.

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1950s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s
Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s

Breguet Stainless Steel Type XX Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Breguet

Located in Paris, FR

Breguet stainless steel manual-wind Type XX aviator's chronograph wristwatch, circa 1960s with a rare hands and tachymeter scale on the dial.

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Breguet Stainless Steel Aeronavale Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s
Breguet Stainless Steel Aeronavale Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s

Breguet Stainless Steel Aeronavale Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Breguet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Breguet Aeronavale chronograph Case Stainless steel, screw back, rotating bezel, 40mm Movement Valjoux caliber, manual-wind, chronograph Dial Original black dial and han...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Manual Wristwatch, c1960s
Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Manual Wristwatch, c1960s

Croton Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Manual Wristwatch, c1960s

By Croton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exceptional condition example Croton 2 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1960's. Featuring a 38 x 44mm case with extended lugs, screw down case back, wide elapsed time bezel i...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver manual wristwatch, c 1960s
Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver manual wristwatch, c 1960s

Croton Stainless Steel Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver manual wristwatch, c 1960s

By Croton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very nice example Croton 2 registers manual wind “Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver” chronograph circa 1960’s. Featuring a 38 x 44mm case with extended lugs, screw down caseback, wide ...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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Stainless Steel

Breitling B15047 Duograph 18k Gold & Steel GMT Automatic Steel Rouleaux Papers
Breitling B15047 Duograph 18k Gold & Steel GMT Automatic Steel Rouleaux Papers

Breitling B15047 Duograph 18k Gold & Steel GMT Automatic Steel Rouleaux Papers

By Breitling

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

Breitling is known for precision-made chronometers designed for aviators. Wear Girard Perregaux watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis...

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1990s Swiss Vintage Aviator Watch

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18k Gold, Steel

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Vintage Aviator Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage aviator watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Platinum and Steel, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage aviator watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage aviator watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Croton, Breguet and A. Lange & Söhne are consistently popular. Finding a vintage aviator watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Vintage Aviator Watch?

Prices for a vintage aviator watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $15,945, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.

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