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Waltham 14 Karat Solid White Gold Art Deco Handmade Watch from 1926
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Zenith 14kt. 2 Tone Gold Art Deco Oversized Watch with Original Dial from 1920s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch / Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Illinois 14 Karat Two Gold Filled Art Deco Opened Faced Pocket Watch from 1922
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Multi Colored Applique
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch.
Located in bronshoj, DK
1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch, featuring simulated green gems. The watch houses
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

  • 1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch.
  • 1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch.
  • 1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch.
  • 1929 BULOVA 'Miss Liberty' Ladies Art Deco Watch.
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H 0.6 in W 0.48 in L 1.11 in
Illinois Watch Co. Art Deco Gold Filled New Old Stock circa 1920s Original Box
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco METAL
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
By Movado
Located in London, GB
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

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Silver

1929 Hamilton Tonneau 14KY Gold Filled, 17 Jewels, Remarkable Survivor
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
in this watch is due to the extraordinary restoration. The dial are hands have been restored to
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard & Co., New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Wrist Watch / Custom
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Longines 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Watch from 1925 Handmade
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 18KT
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Steel Oversized Art Deco Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1928 14 Karat Solid Gold Waltham Art Deco, Rare Survivor, Impeccably Restored
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner. First my PSA: My shop was recently selected to supply vintage
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Birks and Sons Platinum Ladies Art Deco Diamond Dress Watch from 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks and Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

1926 14 Karat Yellow Gold Waltham
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage Watch Corner. First my PSA: My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two Tone Yellow & White Gold Hand Made Watch from 1927
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
, this elegant ladies watch appears to be in nearly new condition. We have just serviced it and it still
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Dent London 18kt. Gold Wrist Watch Made by Legendary Chronometer Maker from 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. The watch still keeps excellent time and you can wear it for all sorts of occasions and still be
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex 9 Carat Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Breguet Dial from 1922
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Fixed Wire Lugs METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Two Tone 18Kt. Yellow & Platinum Art Deco Watch from 1920's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch was produced for the legendary
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cuervo Y Sobrinos Nickel Art Deco Tank Watch from 1920's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches from its day. The watch is in excellent condition and is very dependable. We have never seen
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Oversized Watch from 1920's with Original Dial
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Harwood 9ct Solid Gold Rare Earliest Example of the First Automatic Watch 1920
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Harwood Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 9ct
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

1930's Waltham "Doughboy" Cushion Solid Sterling Silver Case, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
you have stopped by Vintage Watch Corner I am sure you have noticed my sweet spot is WW1 military
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Howard Steel Oversized American Wrist Watch Manual Winding
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
-de-Fonds, the historic birthplace of the watch-making industry, he was born into the Ditisheim family
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

  • Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
  • Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
  • Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
  • Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
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W 1.25 in D 1.75 in L 1.88 in
A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Pocket Watch, 49 MM 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside
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Vintage 1920s German Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Patek Philippe open face square pocket watch with a platinum case. The dial has black Roman
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Platinum

Hamilton Ladies Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Boulder, CO
Classic and iconic Hamilton watch from the 1920's. White diamond set in Platinum. Manual winding
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco 5.86 Carat Diamond Ladies Platinum Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique diamond watch from the Art Deco era. Crafted in platinum this lovely keepsake is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Guebelin Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Purse Watch, circa 1920s
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Purse Watch or Small Desk Watch METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Chronometre Election 18Kt. Solid Gold Campaign Style Watch, Circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
style watch was produced in Switzerland by Election Watch Company. They were a small family house
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Banner 7 Jewel Swiss Watch Pin/Brooch, Skeleton Feature
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage pin and clock/watch that is detachable and attachable. This piece is vintage and in great
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

1920's Eberhard Hermetic 15J, Sterling Silver, Trench Watch Totally Restored
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Marcus & Co. Ladies Platinum Dress Style Watch circa 1930s Handmade
Located in Long Beach, CA
company was sold to Gimbals Department Store. Their watches and jewelry are of the highest quality and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Movado Ermeto rectangular travel pocket watch with sliding doors, Circa 1920's
By Movado
Located in Braintree, GB
Movado Ermeto rectangular travel pocket watch with sliding doors, Circa 1920's Brand: Movado
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open face Pocket Watch C1920s Dial: The
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lovely and chic pocket watch to the effigy of HRH Duke of Wellington, the date is around 1930. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Silver

  • Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
  • Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
  • Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
  • Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
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H 0.21 in W 0.21 in D 0.04 in Dm 0.17 in
Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver's Style Manual Watch, 1920s
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket-Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Custom Conversion, 1921
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard & Co., New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Wrist Watch / Custom
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Exhibition Back METAL
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch Drivers Style and Original Dial
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany Platinum and Rose Gold Oversized Wrist Watch by Touchon, circa 1920s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is an exceptional high grade watch made for
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Ladies Art Deco Cocktail Diamond Sapphire Platinum Secret Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A timeless time piece from the famed Art Deco era. This interesting and ornate "secret watch
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Audemars Freres 14 Karat Solid Gold Oval Art Deco Watch with Breguet Dial 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This unique oversized watch was produced by the Audemars Family and is entirely hand made. The
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique Art Deco Platinum Birks Baguette Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
By Birks
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Birks Baguette Diamond Ladies Dress Watch. This gorgeous ladies
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex 9Ct. English Market Art Deco Ladies Rolex from 1920's with Enamel Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style with Wire Lugs METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Crown Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style from 1920's with Original Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Crown Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Military Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique 2.16 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Watch, circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.16 carats diamond and 9k white gold, platinum set watch
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco diamond watch with platinum casing and 14K White Gold band. Metal: Platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Rare Patek Philippe 18ct Gold Centre Second Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
special Patek Watches for their exclusive clientele. This watch is rare and important as very few centre
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch retailed by Shreve Crump & Low, 24 X 13 M.M
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hayden W. Wheeler & Co. Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch with Leather Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A very stylish platinum and diamond watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This stunning timepiece
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

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Watches From 1929 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the watches from 1929 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Steel and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a watches from 1929 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A watches from 1929 from Howard & Co., Elgin and Longines — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a watches from 1929, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Watches From 1929?

On average, a watches from 1929 at 1stDibs sells for $2,650, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $62,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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    A Bucherer watch is a timepiece made by the company Carl F. Bucherer. Carl-Friedrich Bucherer founded the watchmaker in 1888. His company has the distinction of being one of the oldest Swiss watchmakers to still remain under the ownership of the founder's family. Shop a variety of Bucherer watches on 1stDibs.
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    The term Atlas watch can refer to one of two things. Tiffany & Co.’s line of luxury watches is the Atlas range. Timepieces in the collection draw inspiration from the Tiffany Atlas clock produced in 1853. The St. Moritz Watch Company also produces titanium timepieces called Momentum Atlas or Atlas for short. On 1stDibs, find a variety of watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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