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Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Tortue Art Deco Watch with Custom Finished Dial 1950's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue (Tortoise) Shaped METAL
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova 14Kt. Solid Gold Mid Century Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel 1950 / 60's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Diamond Ladies Evening Watch METAL
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Platinum

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Gold-filled

Ladies Vintage Bulova White Gold .25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable Bulova 14k White Gold with approximately 0.25 carat of Natural Diamond
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1950s
By Bulova
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K gold Bulova Watch, this watch has had little use over it's years, Black Leather band
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic with Original Dial from 1954
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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1950s Modernist Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
and at the same time, Bulova launched their version of the electric, or battery watch called the
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
at the same time, Bulova launched their version of the electric, or battery watch called the Accutron
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
one very poor executive decision in the 1950’s. Having invented the first “electric” or battery watch
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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White Gold

Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
and at the same time, Bulova launched their version of the electric, or battery watch called the
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Platinum

Rare 1965 Men’s Accutron 214 Spaceview M5 Openwork/Skeleton Wristwatch by Bulova
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cutting-edge tuning fork technology, setting a new standard for accuracy in the industry by Bulova watches
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1950s Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is something that is desired by majority of vintage jewelry buyers. We are happy to do a c...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
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H 0.57 in W 0.29 in Dm 0.58 in
Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive form. Early 20th Century Mini watches have graced some fabulous wrists over the years-...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial. Mechanical manual wind movement. Glass has small scratches on the glass. Fully functional. Including c...
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20th Century Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Gold-filled

Gruen 10k Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style / Reference 770 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Gold-filled

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1940
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial, 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex Style / Reference 473 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dress Watch 17 Jewels, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Solid White Gold Diamond Dress Watch. Breathtaking dress watch with an oval bezel containing 24 prong-set diamonds trimmed with 38 prong set diamonds on the lugs and the Band. Ap...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1929 BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ Gents 10k White RG Watch, 94 yrs old, SERVICED
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Westward ho, GB
Absolutely stunning 94-year-old Art Deco vintage BULOVA ‘CRUSADER’ wrist watch, made in 1929 and in beautiful restored condition. 15-jewel BULOVA 10AN hand wound mechanical movement ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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White Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced dial with framed in round diamonds with yellow gold hour and minute hands. This lovely...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust Tiffany Blue Diamond 6694 on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6694 Datejust Metals - Stainless Steel Case size - 31mm Bezel - Steel smooth Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Mechanical Cal.122...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Tissot Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Antique Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
This Antique Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical winding movement. It with A round dia...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, Platinum

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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10 Karat White Gold-Filled Vintage 1950’s Bulova Mechanical Watch
By Bulova
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage hand winding watch is working and ticking well however due to its age I
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Gold-filled

Vintage Bulova 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1959
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1959 Vintage Bulova 10k Yellow Gold Filled Automatic watch with Original Waffle Textured Silver
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1950s Swiss Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Timepiece
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dainty 14K white gold vintage Bulova is a 17 jewel manual wind watch. It is circa 1958 with
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1950s American Modern Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Rope Bulova 23 Watch
By Bulova
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous mid-century Bulova watch in 14k white gold set with diamonds and featuring a
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1950s Modern Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulova Stainless Steel Diamond Harley Davidson Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
BULOVA "Harley Davidson" wrist watch. Stainless steel, set with diamonds. Iridescent radiant line
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s
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1940s American Modernist Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Lady Watch Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bulova 1950
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1875 an American, Joseph Bulova, opened a small store in downtown New York City that would
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1950s British Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch from 1950's Just Serviced
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL
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1950s North American Modernist Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Watch, 1950
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Automatic with Custom Finished Dial 1950s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova 14Kt, Solid White Gold Ladies Evening Dress Watch with Original Bracelet
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL
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1950s American Modern Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Winding Watch, circa 1950s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Bulova produced this watch in the mid 1950's. It has a great architectural style and beautiful patinated
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape Watch with Custom Finished Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Winding with Custom Finished Dial
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Retro Bulova diamond wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Aspen, CO
Circa 1950 and very retro, this wristwatch is accompanied by its original box. The watch looks as
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Diamond

Gold Plated Art Deco Style Watch with Lizard Leather Strap by Bulova, 1953
By Bulova
Located in McKinney, TX
movement - By Bulova - Circa 1953 - Estate acquired - Good vintage condition with wear commensurate
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1950s American Modern Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Gold Plate

Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco with Original Dial and Hands
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova White Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Scalloped Bezel METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova White Gold Black Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with diamond markers. This handsome dress watch all So features a black crocodile band.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Bulova Stainless Steel Art Deco Automatic Winding Wristwatch, 1950s
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mystery Self Winding Men's Wristwatch, 1958
By Bulova
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K 14ct gold Bulova mystery Watch. 30 Jewels, Self winding, Waterproof, Hirsch Leather
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova White Gold Filled Art Deco Style Automatic Wristwatch with Original Dial
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Scalloped Bezel METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Caravelle Pocket Watch with Cocktail Hour Mystery Dial
Located in Montreal, QC
Caravelle pocket watch with cocktail hour mystery dial, 17 jewels, movement #11-UAC, Bulova
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1950s Swiss Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s
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1940s Swiss Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Calendar Circa 1950's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

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Gold-filled

Vintage Bulova Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1950
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950 Vintage Bulova 10k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Unique Separate Concealed Locket for
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova Yellow Gold Rectangular Dress Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Dress Watch, circa 1950s. Stylish case measuring 22 X 39mm with
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Self Winding Automatic Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14K Yellow Gold Self Winding Wristwatch serial #8.1 million circa 1950s. 34mm diameter case
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1950s Swiss Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch circa 1955
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14k yellow gold automatic wristwatch, circa 1955. Very unusual and great looking model with
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Self Winding Dress Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Super minty condition vintage Bulova 14K YG self winding man’s dress model circa 1956. Featuring a
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1950s Swiss Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Rectangular Diress Model Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14k yellow gold rectangular dress model wristwatch with faceted bezel, circa late 1940's
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1940s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch, circa 1951
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s medium size Bulova YGF manual wind dress model circa 1951. Featuring a 25 X 35mm
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Pink Gold Diamond Dial tuxedo model manual wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Bulova 14K PG hooded case diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 21 x 40mm
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1950s Swiss Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Wristwatch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Dress Wristwatch circa 1950s. Tonneau shaped 25 X 40 mm case with
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Bulova Watches Porcelain Enamel and Neon Advertising Clock
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed to enhance sales in a jewelry store, this Bulova Watches neon clock is now ready to hang
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Bulova Automatic 10 Karat Gold Filled and Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Bulova 10k Yellow Gold Filled with Stainless Steel Case Back watch with Original Black
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1950s Swiss Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Bulova Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova stainless steel automatic wristwatch, circa 1950s. 32mm medium-size model with screw back
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

Materials

Stainless Steel

23 Jewel Bulova Men's Watch, 1958
Located in Papaikou, HI
Beautiful clean lines define this watch. Extremely thin profile, and elegant lugs. Date code on the
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1950s American Vintage Bulova Watches 1950

23 Jewel Bulova Men's Watch, 1958
23 Jewel Bulova Men's Watch, 1958
H 1.63 in W 1.38 in D 0.19 in
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