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Estate Platinum and 2.54cts Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cocktail Ring
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: Estate
DIAMOND WEIGHT: 2.54cts Total Weight
GRAM WEIGHT: 12.90Grams
SIZE: 6.5
Swirling rows of seamlessly s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews
METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1932
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Width 37mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 401
DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silver with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare model by the legendary American House of Hamilton, from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch was presented in 1932 to the winner of an amateur Skeet Shooting Contest in 1932 in Dayton Ohio. It is in excellent original condition and is still fitted with an original period strap and buckle, however the strap is too fragile to wear all the time so we put a new lizard strap on it and the original buckle. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing on it. Only the finest Swiss watches like Patek Philippe...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 2002
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 2120
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 2002
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X D...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Charcoal Dial, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 26 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Charcoal with Baton Markers / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Oyster Bracelet 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is the classic, simple and elegant Rolex all original...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Tortue Shaped Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels / Caliber 0-Size
DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Original Dial with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking and all original watch was produced by Waltham in 1930, just after the 1929 banking collapse and the repercussions of that collapse were not yet to be felt.
It appears to be fitted with an original period strap and buckle. The strap is to fragile to wear on a daily basis, but it does indicate what fine condition the watch is in. It is also fitted with an original period buckle, which we have attached to the new strap supplied with the watch.
The watch has a flawless original dial, which we never see on watches this old. Also still has its original Blued Steel Hands as well. This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. You can really count on this watch as well and can wear it all the time. You will not see another like this one, I am sure of that.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products.
By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts.
Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives.
The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association.
In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company.
Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world.
Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate.
Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches.
The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ernest Borel New, Old Stock Ladies Hanging Pendant Watch from 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ernest Borel Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Watch / N.O.S.
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1929
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 3/0
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Just around the corner from the global stock market crash, this watch came to be. What a great and original Waltham Watch this is. We seldom see watches from this era in such fine condition. Imagine navigating your modern day with a nearly 100 year old device (I wear a watch from 1919 every day and it always gets me there on time). This piece is fitted with a solid gold case by America's finest case maker, Depollier. They made custom cases for all the finest American watch companies, including those renowned Swiss houses imported to America. The watch is also fitted with its original and flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial and it still has its original Blued Steel Luminous Hands as well. Lastly, it appears to have its original crown as well. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time as well. You will likely never see another truly vintage American Watch in finer condition than this one.
Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products.
By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts.
Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives.
The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association.
In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company.
Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world.
Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said, it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate.
Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches.
The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Westfield by Bulova Art Deco Tonneau Shape with
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Westfield Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold with Unique Original Quadrant Dial Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Seamaster Automatic
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 34mm
CIRCA: 1962
MOVEMENT / ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped / Military Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Kelbert Ladies 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Made 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Kelbert Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 14mm
MOVEME...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case
METAL / MATERIAL: 18K White Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 59mm X Width 14mm
CIRCA: 1930's
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Gubelin Lucerne Art Deco Stone and Bronze Table Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Lucerne
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Egg Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Bronze
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: L...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This unique watch Buren is done with an unusual articulated design. These watches were called "Drivers Watches...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1956
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm
MOV...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm
...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500/1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Midas Series / Art Deco Tank
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982M
DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone in Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a great looking and dependable watch by this legendary American House from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch is offered with what appears to be an original period Alligator strap and an original Hamilton buckle and box. While the strap is to fragile to be practical it does indicate that this watch is in nearly new condition.
Hamilton was devoted to excellence from their most modest watch to their finest. For example, Hamilton Dials were made in all Sterling Silver with Solid Gold 18Kt. Applied Numerals. No American house did this on all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep dependable time for the next 200 years if you give it a service every so often.
Hamilton History
The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.
All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance.
This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world.
Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement.
In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us, someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Movado Ladies Platinum Diamond Mid Century Manual Winding Dress Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Diamond Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
DIMENSIONS: Length 25mm X Width 16mm
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Je...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewel / Caliber 750 B
DIAL / HANDS: Original with Arabic Numerals /
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history.
The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products.
By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives.
The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association.
In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world.
Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate.
Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Gubelin Glass "Ice Cube" Mid Century Moderist Desk Clock 1960's
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Blown Glass
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's / 60's
DIMENSIONS: 4.25 Inches Square
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
1930s E. Gubelin Watch Company Art Deco Stone Manually Wound Table Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone / Bronze
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS: 5" x 5"
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 D...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Tissot Steel Seastar Full Size Chronograph with Original Black Dial
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Seastar / Cushion Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diamete...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abercrombie & Fitch Clock Art Deco Rear View Mirror Style 1930's
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Abercrombie & Fitch
STYLE / REFERENCE: Rear View Mirror Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Wood, Metal and Glass
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS: 6 Inches Long X 3 Inche...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm
MO...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Classic Air King with Rare Dial and Original Bracelet circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34m...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Rare Charcoal Dial circa, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34m...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Seth Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Seth Thomas
STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference N901
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 001
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Seth Thomas was a legendary American Clock Company...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Dial circa, 1970's 80's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Dial circa, 1970/80's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bucherer Stainless Steel Ladies Sport Watch in New Old Stock Condition 1950's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Sport Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diameter 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Dial with Baton Markers / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 10mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking ladies sport watch...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium on Bronze
CIRCA: 1960's
DIMENSIONS: Length 46mm X Width 38mm
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Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 23mm
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Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Finished Green Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34m...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Stainless Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch with Cord Band from 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 21mm
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Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Pink Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 15mm
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Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Two Tone Gold Hand Made Art Deco Double Deployant 1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Double Deployant Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Two Tone Gold / Yellow & White
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines 14Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Rare Hand Constructed Bracelet Watch, 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Integrated Bracelet
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 20mm
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. 9L
DIAL / HANDS: Original Applied Markers / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 20mm Wide Gold Bracelet 7 5/8 Length, 19cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Longines wrist watch...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Carbonized, Late 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Blackened
CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Flat Black with Rose Gold Markers / Rose Gold Dauphine Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 20mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This Rolex has been specially "treated" in our shop and has a charcoal black finish on the case. The dial is custom made in our workshop as well to Rolex of Switzerland Specifications. All the rest of the parts on this watch are all Rolex...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 1007
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34 mm
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Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Buren Watch Company 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Model
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Datejust with a Unique Finish, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diamete...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1520
DIAL / HANDS: Custom Green Dial with Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
This classic vintage Roles...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Patinated Charcoal Dial from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Date from 1953 or 54
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54
DIMENSIONS / SI...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels
STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 54mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This fantastic and elegant watch was sold by the legendary house of Van Cleef & Arpels. It is the ultimate in Ultra Thin and is entirely hand made. It has just been serviced by our finest watchmaker and we offer it with our 18 month warranty. Only Cartier offered watches of the quality along with Van Cleef. The watch is called a Half Hunter, as you can check the without opening the cover, or open it for a more accurate reading.
This watch is offered with an 18Kt. Gold and Platinum Pocket Watch Chain...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Theodore B. Starr
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Pendant Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 12 Ligne / High Grade Swiss Made
DIAL / HANDS: Original Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel / Original Solid Gold Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This beautiful and impressive watch was produced in Switzlerland for the esteemed house of Theordore B. Starr. Starr was a company of silversmiths founded in New York in 1862 by Theodore Starr. In 1864, he was joined by Herman Marcus, and the company became known as Starr and Marcus...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
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: 1939
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Waltham 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1910
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold
CIRCA YEAR: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 30mm X 28mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
This classic American Military Style watch is actually 110 years old and can still be worn all the time and counted on. The watch and case are entirely hand constructed. The movement, beautifully finished has jewels set into bushings and beautifully damascened plates...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet. circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 25 Jewels / Caliber 1030 "Butterfly"
DIAL / HANDS: Black with Sharks Tooth Markers / Baton Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Jubilee Bracelet 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare and early Oyster Perpetual Date model with an excellent condition Two Tone Bracelet. The bracelet has the rare and sought after "Big Rolex...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Cyma Stainless Steel Navy Star with Original Dial and Hands, Circa 1950's
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Navy Star Cymaflex / Reference 458
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diam...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Juvenia Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1950's High Grade
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 19mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel