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Vintage Bakelite Watch

Ernst Watch Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Switzerland, 1930s-1940s
Ernst Watch Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Switzerland, 1930s-1940s

Ernst Watch Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Switzerland, 1930s-1940s

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant and unique Art Deco table clock featuring a sculptural clear celluloid frame with a solid brass base and accents. This refined piece was produced in Switzerland during the 19...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Watch

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Brass

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Elgin Stainless Steel Bakelite Bezel Diver's Automatic Wristwatch
Elgin Stainless Steel Bakelite Bezel Diver's Automatic Wristwatch

Elgin Stainless Steel Bakelite Bezel Diver's Automatic Wristwatch

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

/orange and black elapsed time bakelite bezel, acrylic crystal, and very pleasing original black dial with

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1960s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 6542 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel 38mm 1957
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 6542 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel 38mm 1957

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 6542 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel 38mm 1957

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel Stainles Steel 38mm #6542 1957 This

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1950s Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Corn yellow bakelite watch by Lausanne
Mid Century Corn yellow bakelite watch by Lausanne

Mid Century Corn yellow bakelite watch by Lausanne

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Mid Century Corn Yellow Bakelite mechanical movement Watch, clamper Bangle with Hidden joint

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1950s American Modernist Vintage Bakelite Watch

Art Deco Bakelite Clamper watch in cream bakelite by De Vecchi
Art Deco Bakelite Clamper watch in cream bakelite by De Vecchi

Art Deco Bakelite Clamper watch in cream bakelite by De Vecchi

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

An Art Deco Clamper watch in a Cream Yellow Bakelite, by “De Vecchi” with a “17 Jewel” movement

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Watch

Mid Century Lucite watch by Pierre Jacquard
Mid Century Lucite watch by Pierre Jacquard

Mid Century Lucite watch by Pierre Jacquard

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Mid Century, Honey Swirl Bakelite and Gilt Clamper Wrist Watch. All in excellent condition, with a

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1960s French Vintage Bakelite Watch

Gucci Bakelite Watch
Gucci Bakelite Watch

Gucci Bakelite Watch

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H 2.76 in W 1.08 in D 2.26 in

Gucci Bakelite Watch

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Bakelite and Lucite Gucci women's wristwatch. Great blue on blue coloring. Excellent

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1970s Italian Vintage Bakelite Watch

Boucheron Lady's Yellow Gold, Bakelite and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1970s
Boucheron Lady's Yellow Gold, Bakelite and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1970s

Boucheron Lady's Yellow Gold, Bakelite and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1970s

By Boucheron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful feminine watch created by Boucheron in the 1970s. Tasteful combination of brown Bakelite

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1970s French Vintage Bakelite Watch

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1950's Bakelite GMT MASTER

1950's Bakelite GMT MASTER

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

1950's Bakelite GMT MASTER -Ref 6542 "Bakelite" -1st Model of the GMT

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1950s Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bakelite 1950's GMT Ref #6542 by Rolex
Bakelite 1950's GMT Ref #6542 by Rolex

Bakelite 1950's GMT Ref #6542 by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless-Steel Bakelite GMT by Rolex - ref #6542, circa 1950

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1950s Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Bakelite Bezel Pussy Galore GMT-Master
Rolex Stainless Steel Bakelite Bezel Pussy Galore GMT-Master

Rolex Stainless Steel Bakelite Bezel Pussy Galore GMT-Master

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Very rare and desirable bakelite bezel on this first model GMT-Master produced between 1954 and

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1950s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Bakelite Pepsi Tropical Dial Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Bakelite Pepsi Tropical Dial Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Bakelite Pepsi Tropical Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM792 Model: 6542 Serial: 262*** Condition: 8 - Good condition Age: 1957 Case Diameter: 38 mm Case Size: 38mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gucci Bakelite and Lucite Watch
Gucci Bakelite and Lucite Watch

Gucci Bakelite and Lucite Watch

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H 2.75 in W 1.07 in D 2.25 in

Gucci Bakelite and Lucite Watch

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Bakelite and Lucite Gucci women's wristwatch. Great blue on blue coloring. Excellent

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1970s Italian Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Bakelite, Lucite

Vendome Bakelite Watch Ring
Vendome Bakelite Watch Ring

Vendome Bakelite Watch Ring

By Vendome

Located in New York, NY

Unique Vendome Bakelite Watch Ring from the 1960's. End of day Bakelite in green with lighter

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1960s American Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Stylish UTI Streamline Travel Clock in a Rosewood Case
Art Deco Stylish UTI Streamline Travel Clock in a Rosewood Case

Art Deco Stylish UTI Streamline Travel Clock in a Rosewood Case

By UTI Watch Company

Located in Devon, England

to get the full appreciation of this clocks design. Made and signed by the UTI Watch Company of Paris

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Chrome

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel Ref 6542
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel Ref 6542

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel Ref 6542

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

bakelite bezel. This is one of the first GMTs produced by Rolex and is highly sought-after watch by

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1960s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master with Bakelite Bezel Wristwatch Ref 6542
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master with Bakelite Bezel Wristwatch Ref 6542

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master with Bakelite Bezel Wristwatch Ref 6542

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Bakelite GMT. This is one of the first GMTs produced with no crown guards and a Bakelite bezel. This

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1950s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Bakelite Watch in Corn yellow hinged clamper bracelet
Art Deco Bakelite Watch in Corn yellow hinged clamper bracelet

Art Deco Bakelite Watch in Corn yellow hinged clamper bracelet

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

American Bakelite Watch in Corn Yellow. All perfect condition, with gilt Crown no wear and very

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1940s American Vintage Bakelite Watch

Art Deco Bakelite Watch by Biltmore in Mississippi Mud hinged clamper
Art Deco Bakelite Watch by Biltmore in Mississippi Mud hinged clamper

Art Deco Bakelite Watch by Biltmore in Mississippi Mud hinged clamper

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

American Bakelite Watch in Rare colour called Mississippi Mud. All perfect condition, with gilt

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1940s American Vintage Bakelite Watch

Mid Century Bakelite watch by Pierre Jacquard
Mid Century Bakelite watch by Pierre Jacquard

Mid Century Bakelite watch by Pierre Jacquard

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Mid Century, Honey Swirl Bakelite and Gilt Clamper Wrist Watch. All in excellent condition, with a

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1960s French Vintage Bakelite Watch

Mid Century bakelite watch by Marcel Boucher
Mid Century bakelite watch by Marcel Boucher

Mid Century bakelite watch by Marcel Boucher

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco /Mid Century, Marbled Green Bakelite and Gold tone Clamper Wrist Watch. All in excellent

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1960s French Vintage Bakelite Watch

Rolex GMT-Master Bakelite 6542 Men Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Watch
Rolex GMT-Master Bakelite 6542 Men Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Watch

Rolex GMT-Master Bakelite 6542 Men Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: COM002919 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Variant: Bakelite Model

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1950s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel Ref 6542
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel Ref 6542

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel Ref 6542

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Bakelite Bezel, Ref. 6542, with Rolex U.S.A

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1950s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Bakelite Bezel Wristwatch Ref 6542
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Bakelite Bezel Wristwatch Ref 6542

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Bakelite Bezel Wristwatch Ref 6542

By Rolex

Located in Milano, IT

Very rare GMT Master Ref.6542 with stainless steel "Jubilée" bracelet and revolving graduated bachelite bezel.

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1950s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Steel

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

late-1960s aesthetics. From the square and baton indices on the dial to the Bakelite bezel, this watch

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1970s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Gucci Lucite and Bakelite Bangle Watch
Vintage 1970s Gucci Lucite and Bakelite Bangle Watch

Vintage 1970s Gucci Lucite and Bakelite Bangle Watch

By Gucci

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Vintage 1970's Gucci lucite and bakelite watch in the iconic red and green stripes. Condition is

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1970s Italian Vintage Bakelite Watch

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Vintage Bakelite Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage bakelite watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gilt Metal, Silver and Gold. If you’re looking for a vintage bakelite watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage bakelite watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Chanel and Jakob Bengel are consistently popular. A vintage bakelite watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 14 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage bakelite watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Bakelite Watch?

Prices for a vintage bakelite watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $85 and can go as high as $169,193, while this accessory, on average, fetches $450.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.