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Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen Gold Filled Rare Ristside Art Deco Watch 1950 with Original Strap
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Art Deco Watch is called the Ristside, it was produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Steel Rare Dial 1978 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
rugged look. Fixed textured bezel and automatic mechanical movement. Everything about this watch is
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Rare Original Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
testimony to excellence. It is a great looking and rare model as well. We seldom see this watch and it is
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Hamilton 14Kt White Gold "Spur" Watch circa 1920's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Longines Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Important Unique Collectable Watch, 1910
By Longines
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Gold Case Longines Swiss Watch with Fine Diamonds and Rubies. Created around 1910. Highly
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King With Rare Factory Original Charcoal Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
be reliable as the first day it was made. Don't miss out on this rare example. This watch comes with
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a rare watch by a rare watch company. This unique watch is in
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1973 Omega De Ville Dynamic Vintage Large Mens 18K Gold Plated & SS Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This is a great looking, all original watch in the Modernist Style by the iconic American House
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold 18 Carats Black Leather Strap Cushion Shape Watch
Located in Vannes, FR
Baume et Mercier Yellow Gold 18 Carats Black Leather Strap Cushion Watch - Brand: Baume & Mercier
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out. This is a rare watch by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare watch by Elgin is fitted with a
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust from 1970s with Rare, I.B.M. Presentation on the Back
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust from 1970's with Rare, I.B.M. Presentation on the Back
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
worn with an Armani suit or even just a t-shirt and jeans for a more casual look. This particular watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Art Deco Yellow Gold Filled Wristwatch from 1940s
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
a great looking everyday watch by one of America's legendary houses. The watch has just been
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic 33mm Electro H7121 Limited Edition Rainbow Quartz B&P
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
scene that grew out of night-time venues in the world’s chicest cities. The look is bright, colourful
Category

2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Frank Muller Long Island Relief Diamonds Box Papers Unisex Wristwatch, 2008
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
& black all are slightly worn. The strap lock has an FM stamp and Diamonds. The watch is in great
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
This rare and unique Rolex Submariner, model number 5513, is a complete collector¿s dream
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Vintage RA525B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
movement, quickset date feature, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Orange Dial Engine Turned Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Date is the most exceptional watch that deserves your attention. It comes equipped with a rare factory
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Orange Dial Engine Turned Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the most exceptional watch that deserves your attention. It comes equipped with a rare factory
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Automatic 1980s RA488B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
movement, quickset date feature, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Chronostop 145.007 1968/9
By Omega
Located in London, GB
to give a wonderful patina. The white ring had naturally discoloured to give an almost burnt look or
Category

Vintage 1960s British Wrist Watches

Ltd Edition Jager Lecoultre Grand Reverso 986 Duodate Double Sided Wristwatch
Located in GB
there, it is a used watch, you would have to look through a loop to really see anything. The auction
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Our Day Out, Oil on Canvas, Red, Green colours by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Nayanaa Kanodia
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
, a genre till then unseen and unheard of in a contemporary context. She has established a rare niche
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Rare original Keith Haring cover art (Keith Haring Nous Tintin)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
that would look excellent framed. Rare and not to be passed upon. Further details: Offset lithograph
Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel

1927 Shargreen Cigarette Box Given to Jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake Shark Skin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
present to the Jockey Bernard Brownie Carlsake in 1927 A very rare good looking and functional piece of
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Landshut, BY
looked so tender or so sweet, No voice that rose in choir so pure, so clear, No heart to all the others
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
, are very representative of Scandinavian design. This rare model has the best characteristics of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
patina, lends the piece a rare and coveted air of antiquity. Please watch the attached video, which will
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Keith Haring Paul Maenz gallery 1984 (announcement)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Galerie Paul Maenz, Cologne, Germany 1984: Super rare announcement card designed by
Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Louis Vuitton Spring 2024 Limited Edition Numbered Camouflage Damier Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Style this with some Chanel loafers, a Gucci watch and a pair of Cartier sunglasses to complete the look
Category

2010s French Backpacks

Antique Silver Plated Entree Dish Asprey London 19th Century
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique English silver plated entree dish by the world renowned
Category

Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Large Pendant 40Ct Natural Ruby No Heat & Black & White Diamond 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
set are of extreme fine quality, showcasing a rare beauty that is hard to come by. The 18 Karat gold
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

45 Ct Pear Cut Ruby & 22 Ct Rose cut Diamond Necklace Suite 18 Kt Gold, Bridal
Located in New York, NY
brilliance. The rubies in this set are of extreme fine quality, showcasing a rare beauty that is hard to
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock with Moon Phase, Fontainebleu, 1990s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
rare moon phase version. Round ring dial with Roman hour numerals, fine minute track and Breguet hands
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Young Male Nudes At Water Fall Painting Outsider Folk Artist Gloria Laposka
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Young Male Nudes At A Forest Waterfall" Vibrant Colored Hand Painting A rare and unique oil
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

30 Carat Oval Ethiopian Black Opal Pendant/Necklace 18 Karat + 18 Kt Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed. Please take a look at my other pieces of jewelry and watches on 1st dibs any questions please
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Step Cut Gradient Blue Topaz Square Tennis Line Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
channel setting delicately mystifies the exquisite topaz stones, accentuating its beautiful look on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold 4mm Princess Cut Square Gradient Tsavorite Tennis Line Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
look on the wrist. The fantastic back linking of the bracelet adds to its flexibility and holds it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

500 GM OF 18K Yellow Gold Woven Mesh Clutch Handbag NO MIRROR, JUST GOLD PURSE
Located in New York, NY
STUNNING AND RARE! this purse can fit my I phone 15 pro This exquisite Vintage Clutch Purse from
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

43.74 Ct Cushion-Cut Tanzanite & 4 Ct Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
treasured. The clear, intense hue of this tanzanite is the most coveted of all these rare stones. In fact
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Cage Au Folle Unique Painting Self Taught Folk Artist Gloria Laposka 1987
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Signed lower right g.a. laposka '87 and in the original frame. Rare backstamp Laposka La Cage au Folle
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas

De Sede DS-101 James Bond Reclining Leather 3 Seat Sofa With 2 Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
production, which makes it all the more rare and desirable. Let’s talk craftsmanship—because wow, this piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

107 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond and Emerald Pendant /Pin/Broach 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
including orange, pink, and red. It is truly rare to find such a large opal of this caliber in terms of
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Keith Haring 1984 poster announcement (Keith Haring at Paul Maenz 1984)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Galerie Paul Maenz, Cologne, Germany 1984: Super rare, tri-fold poster booklet
Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

1.5 Ct Natural Emerald, Marquise Stone and 2 Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
and rare piece. Crafted with 14 Karat Yellow Gold, the ring weighs 5.6 grams, ensuring both
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.10 Ct Natural Tanzanite Cabochon & 0.40 Ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
these rare stones. In fact, deep blue Tanzanite such as this one are worth more per carat than the more
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite

13.27 Ct Natural Tanzanite & 3.4 Ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
known, and the clear, intense hue of this tanzanite is the most coveted of all these rare stones. In
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

12.88 Ct Natural Tanzanite Cabochon & 0.55 Ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
these rare stones. In fact, deep blue Tanzanite such as this one are worth more per carat than the more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

4.5 Ct Natural Spessartine Garnet & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Popular stone , the color luster and shine of the stone is just out of this world. Vintage
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bomb that broke through the dome of St Paul's Cathedral, which was being guarded by a fire watch team
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Rare Item: Candlestick with Gardener Figurines Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue
Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set
By Phillipe Mourey, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Japy Frères
Located in Dallas, TX
towards this being the date of manufacture i.e. 1885. The Clock has RARE red/magenta Sevres hand-painted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many people would consider AP watches to be rare. The Swiss luxury watchmaker typically manufactures only around 40,000 timepieces per year, and demand for them tends to be high. As a result, there are often lengthy waiting lists for Audemars Piguet watches. However, you can still find various models for sale on trusted online platforms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Audemars Piguet watches.