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Period: 1920s
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch Original Dial 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 2...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen White Gold-filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1925
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMEN...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Gold-filled

Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Pocket Watch Size 16
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois pocket watch, 21 jewels, Bunn Special, open face, gold-filled case. Lever time set. Model 14, size 16, 3/4 plate movement, Six position temperature adjustments. The serial n...
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Vintage 1920s Watches

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Gold-filled

Original OMEGA Pocket Watch in Gold
Located in BARCELONA, ES
18K GOLD pocket watch, with white enamel dial in fantastic condition Signed OMEGA, with gold numbering and seconds hand at 6 o'clock Sabonette type case with 3 lids all in 18K GOLD...
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Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Dr's Watch with Fired Enamel Printed Dial 1925
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pulse Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 13mm MOVEMENT ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

West End Watch Company Secundus Indian Army Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Watch: West End Watch Company - Secundus Stock Number: CHW5424 Price: £495.00 This West End Watch Company Secundus model watch was sold and issued to the Indian Army mainly serving ...
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Swiss Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Steel

Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the bezel. F...
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Swiss Edwardian Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

E. Howard Watch Co. Vintage Open Face Pocket Watch 14K Gold Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
E. Howard Watch Co. Vintage Open Face Pocket Watch 14WG Original 1920's *Out of Our Private Collection *Over $600 in Gold Value, Please Don't make me Scrap it *Hand Engraved Case...
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Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Octagon Shaped Watch with Dial by Stern from 1928
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Agassiz 18Kt. Gold Oversized Watch for Tiffany & Co. Stern Freres Dial 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIM...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels / Caliber 2-ot DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / 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 rare watch by the legendary house of Waltham, from Waltham Massachusetts. It is all original including the factory crown. The case is entirely hand made and deeply hand engraved as well. We have only seen a few examples of this model in the last 50 years. It is fitted with what appears to be an original early strap and original period buckle as well. The strap is to fragile to wear every day however, so we have also fitted it with an appropriate hand made lizard strap and the original buckle. Waltham Watch Company 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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A rare rectangular-shaped pendant watch, enameled on one side in gree...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Dueber Hampden Nickel Silver Watch with Original Dial & Hands & Strap circa 1920
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 ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels. The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928. Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...
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Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 28m...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Enamel Sapphire 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock
Located in New York, NY
Delight in the fusion of artistic sophistication and horological mastery with the Cartier Enamel Sapphire Pushers 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock. Crafted by the renowned French maison Cartier, this mechanical timepiece stands as a testament to the brand's legacy of innovation, luxury, and exquisite craftsmanship. Encased in lustrous 18 karat gold, the clock features a traveling shutter design that adds a touch of intrigue and elegance. The use of enamel in combination with sapphire pushers showcases Cartier's commitment to using the finest materials, creating a timepiece that is both visually stunning and technically superior. The intricate detailing of the enamel work, combined with the functionality of the sapphire pushers, reflects Cartier's dedication to creating pieces that are not just watches but also works of art. The juxtaposition of the rich gold against the vibrant enamel and the brilliance of the sapphires creates a harmonious and luxurious aesthetic. This traveling shutter clock...
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Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Movement: U.S.A. Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s Movement Maker: Elgin Metal Content: 14k White Gold Features: Etched & Milgrain Case Detailing Measurements Tall (from exte...
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Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Silver and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage silver wrist watch in art deco style in geometric designe with 6 large old mine cut diamonds 3.7mm each stone diameter flanked with smaller ...
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Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Gruen 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Watch with Hand Made Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold / Genuine Sapphires CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...
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Swiss Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Rolex 9k Rose Gold Square 15j Mechanical Hand Wound Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Rolex - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 15 Jewels - Swiss Made Gross Weight: 23.3 Grams (Includes Strap) Case Material: Solid 9k Rose Gold Case Width: 25mm (w/o...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Rose Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Campaign Style with Original Flawless Enamel Dial from
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 31mm Diamet...
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American Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Platinum Ladies Art Deco Dress Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe for E. Gubelin Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum, 18Kt. CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 15mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels / Caliber High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Enamel Printing / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt Original Mesh...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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White Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Dress Watch 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X D...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Two Tone Gold Hand Made Art Deco Double Deployant 1920s
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 ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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18k Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ruby / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 28mm MOV...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Gold-filled

Rolex Silver Tonneau Shape with Rare Original Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 575 METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36 X Width 26mm MOVE...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 34mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 15m...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 16mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Style / Military METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 49mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the finest example of a "trench" watch we have ever had. The watch is entirely hand made. The case cover is done in classic Breguet Engine Turning, with a "Half Hunter" cover and Kiln Fired Blue Enamel with Roman Numerals. The Roman Numerals are balanced out against the Breguet Arabic Numeral Dial. The movement is hand made by Longines and very high grade. We have just serviced this fine watch and it keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time and counted on to get you there on time as well. Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Silver

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co. for Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamond & Pear CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Platinum

Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr & Frost by Paul Valletti STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Open Face / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking open faced pocket watch was produced in Switzerland by Paul Vallette...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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14k Gold

1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
Located in Raleigh, NC
A little shameless promotion on my part. My watch shop was chosen by a famous movie studio to supply age appropriate watches for a major motion picture. I sent them over 20 watches to be used in the film. The movie, maybe you heard of it, Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega Steel Oversized 1920s Wristwatch with Exceptional Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 54mm X Diameter 47mm MOVEM...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

RESTORED 7.00CT DIAMOND & PLATINUM JAEGER LECOULTRE RENDEZ VOUS LADiES WATCH
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime Art Deco fully restored Jaeger LeCoulter Rendez-Vous ladies cocktail wristwatch in p...
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European Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 1926
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V 9 karat yellow gold pocket watch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pocket watch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. This antique pocket watch is fitted with a circular antique white face ornamented with black hour Roman numerals and encircled with a plain black chapter ring of minute markers. The watch face further incorporates a seconds subdial to the lower portion. The manual wind watch is fitted with blue steel watch hands; these functional hands are operated by drawing the winder out and turning accordingly. The watch face is framed within a plain yellow gold case, accented with a ribbed crown/winder to one side. The pocket watch features a plain ring loop attachment, conjoining the body to either side of the winder. The watch face is visible via an incorporated push fit catch; operated by depressing the crown/winder. The push fit caseback opens to reveal a plain compartment, to allow a personal memento to be stored within if so desired. This back portion features a secondary cover which opens to reveal the original mechanism, crafted by the renowned horologist company Waltham; this calibre bears the markings 'A.W.W.Co', 'Waltham Mass' and '17 Jewels'. The hallmarks to the covers of the case include the maker's mark for Dennison Watch Case Co...
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British George V Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1928 Elgin E-1 Series, 15 Jewel, Rare Dial Offering
Located in Raleigh, NC
Thank you for dropping by. I have a sublime offering that is Art Deco through and through. Elgin, one of the prolific early American wrist watch manufacturers. The played a significant role during the early wristwatch era. This is just an example. This is an incredible survivor from two generations ago. This 1928, one year before “The Great Depression” hung over the US like a dark angry cloud. This could be labeled a Streamline Moderne offering in 14 karat white gold filled. The case is in remarkable condition for being almost 100 years young. Elgin “Model 621” men’s Streamline Moderne design wristwatch in 14K white gold fill, circa 1928. Let me share with you what makes this such a coveted treasure to own, if you are on my sight, you like vintage watches. With bias I know I offer some of the best in the market today, don’t take my word, read my reviews. Back to the Elgin, sorry I got lost for a moment. This dial is the crown jewel of this offering. It is called an Incuse Exploding dial...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Stern Dial, 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pentagon METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm X Width 45mm MO...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. I was selected because of my attention to detail and originality. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. This would of been a perfect watch style for the film. Gruen "Quadron Model 63" Men's Art Deco design wristwatch in 14K yellow gold fill, circa 1930. This Quadron model has a large stepped case with a recessed crown. It was priced at $52.50 in 1930. It is in excellent condition showing only a few tiny specks of brassing to the bezel corners and a little to the tips of the lugs. The case back is excellent and unengaged, it does have a tiny flea bite. Dial is very good. Case measures 38mm long and 24mm wide. The watch is powered by its correct 15-jewel Gruen grade 157 Quadron manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong. In years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Hammered METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1923 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Very Rare Red Stippled Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The white heavy gold filled case has a unique "hand hammered" finish to it. Even more unique is the original dial done with a red stippled or crackled background. I have never seen this unusual dial on any pocket watch. The hands are original as well and done in blued steel. This watch has a 17 jewel movement which is beautifully finished as well. Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Gold-filled

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / 12 X 14 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Heavy Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1917 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Original Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic by the legendary house of Howard. The watch is in excellent original condition with an original dial as well and original blued steel hands. It is also supplied with a white gold filled pocket watch chain so you can wear it as soon as it arrives. The watch keeps excellent time and is very dependable, even though it is over 100 years old you can wear this watch all the time, and count on it to get there on time, every time. One of the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston Massachusetts in 1858. Howard was an exceptional watchmaker who had worked originally for the Willard Clock Company. Willard was the premier American clock maker and advanced American horology. Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable. In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was acquired by the Keystone...
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Swiss Vintage 1920s Watches

Gruen Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Original Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch / Hinged Back METAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Je...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. I have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I pride myself in offering the best quality and reasonable prices. Remember, "Price is what you pay, value is what you get". What a rare watch to offer. This is a most extraordinary watch to find. I have a solid gold one for sale by Cyma, a Sterling Silver from Eberhard as well. History of Marvin: Marvin is a classic watch-making brand steeped in the tradition of fine Swiss horology. It was founded over 150 years ago, in 1850 in Berne, Switzerland by the brothers Marc and Emmanuel Didisheim. The Marvin philosophy from 1850 to the today has always been to provide quality and fine finishing for reasonable prices. The founders embraced a non-elitist vision of watchmaking. To them, artful design, unquestionable quality, and obsession with detail were not incompatible with affordability. A philosophy that is mirrored in our offering of this vintage Marvin watch. For over 150 years, it has remained true to its founding principles of passion, daringness, strong ethics and humor. The Marvin brand is known for its tradition of beautiful and reliable time pieces, rich in style and history. Marvin quickly established itself as a brand that provided good design and quality finishing for reasonable money. Through the middle of the 20th century Marvin expanded and made a name for itself through motorsports sponsorship and celebrity “endorsements”. Both Marilyn Monroe and Che Guevara both wore Marvins, so you are in good company. The current modern Marvin lineup is geared towards affordable luxury, therefore whether you choose a vintage or modern Marvin, the philosophy remains the same. One cannot avoid in the passion and quest of learning and understanding the beginning of the wristwatch to bypass the story of the hermetic timepieces. “Sealed” pieces were first patented by Francois Borgel in 1891, and the semi hermetic were patented by Charles Rothen, an employee of Francois Borgel’s daughter who took over after her father died. The “fully hermetic” was originally believed to have been first patented by Jean Finger in 1921, but later it was found that it was preceded by Gruen some four years earlier (applied 1918/granted 1919). The final Rolex Oyster patent was originally patented by Perregaux and Perret on October 30, 1925, and bought by Hans Wilsdorf for the launch of the now famous Rolex Oyster in 1926. My first fully hermetic timepiece and probably the most “exotic” watch in my collection even today is my Waltham Dive Watch  This watch has been designed with swing lugs to help it fit the curvature  of the writs, another sophisticated design element of this watch Although this achieved the desired waterproof effect, it had an extra step in winding and setting the watch, the front bezel had to be unscrewed everyday so that the watch could be wound.  However, despite the design drawback, a number of manufacturers, produced watches using this case design, not many have survived It appears that Wilsdorf must have liked the design and bought the patent, because a Rolex watch called the “Hermetic” using this case design was produced from 1924, and similar designs from other manufacturers disappeared. And lest we forget, the Gruen identical patent (more or less), applied for in 1918, was granted 1919.  In January 1921 Jean Finger of Longeau, Berne, Switzerland, was granted Swiss patent number 89276 for a “Montre à remontoire avec boitier protecteur”—literally a watch with a protective box. The watch was placed inside a larger case with a screw-down bezel that formed a hermetic seal totally protecting the watch. Once the bezel was unscrewed, the smaller watchcase came out on a hinge to allow the hands to be set and the movement wound.  The watch was placed inside a larger case with a screw-down bezel that formed a hermetic seal totally protecting the watch. Once the bezel was unscrewed, the smaller watchcase came out on a hinge to allow the hands to be set and the movement wound. Rolex called the “Hermetic” using this case design was produced from 1924, and similar designs from other manufacturers disappeared. The dial is simply signed “Eberhard” and is MINT! The black script is nice and dark and the blued steel hands are immaculate and original, the also have been relumed.  I had this watch serviced by a European watch maker with 40 years of service, it runs fabulous as of this listing.  This watch is a very exotic piece that has significant historical relevance and thus very collectible The movement is signed Marvin and is a 15-jewel hand wound configuration with adjusted to 2 positions.  The case is .925 silver and is marked inside the case back FB, this is none other than Francis Borgel, one of the most venerable “Hermetic Trench Watch Case manufacturers of their day. They were considered to pinnacle of Hermetic Watch...
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Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Sterling Silver

Audemars Freres 14 Karat Solid Gold Oval Art Deco Watch with Breguet Dial 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Freres STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oval METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 46mm 3:00 to 9:00 X 42mm from 12:00 to ...
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Swiss Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold

Elgin “Hermetic” Trench / WW1 Y/G Filled Beautiful Survivor!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Here is another sublime offering from Vintage Watch Corner. While this could be called a “Trench Watch" style, it a rare case. It is a “Hermetic Case” (screw on bezel and case back) WW1 Trench Watch...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Gold-filled

1928 Art Deco Elgin 15 Jewel Survivor, Beautiful Restoration
Located in Raleigh, NC
What a beautiful watch. This 1920’s Men’s Elgin has been restored from the ground up. The 7 jewel movement purrs like a kitten and keeps accurate time. It has recently had a complete service to insure consistent reliability. This is a harder size to find, a 3/0 size and the coveted 15 jewel...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cyma for Cuervo & Sobrinos Nickel Watch
By Cyma
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cyma Watch Company for Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Leng...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

1929 Hamilton "Square B" Art Deco, 17 Jewels, Beautiful Condition
Located in Raleigh, NC
Let me introduce you to the Hamilton Square B Engraved! It is a mouthful! This 14 karat white gold filled Art Deco beauty was made for approximately 2 years, a very short run. Who is the Hamilton Watch Company, read below! Think Art Deco, think Roaring 20's, think the birth of a wrist watch, that's is where this watch is placed in historical context Hamilton Watch Company, What a story! Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and began producing pocket watches. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy, and these principles had made Hamilton a...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Gold-filled

Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber High Grade Swiss DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Platinum Bracelet / Length 6 3/4 or 17cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Shreve & Co. is a jewelry and watch retailer that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1852. The company was originally founded by George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel, and it quickly established itself as one of the leading jewelers in the West. In the early days of the company, Shreve & Co. specialized in selling silver...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Platinum

Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver's Style Manual Watch, 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket-Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 51mm X Diameter 44mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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White Gold

Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement / European Case from 1980's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond Rolex was made in the height of the Art Deco pe...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 / 29 DIMENSIONS...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Rare Elgin “Madame Jenny” Art-Deco c 1928 Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Fill & Enamel
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & very rare timepiece is a beautiful ladies' bracelet watch by Elgin The timepiece is in amazing original condition & it excellent working order In the 1920's Elgin r...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled, Enamel

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 watch has a very nice "Guillochet" (engraved border) around the dial, the graphism ...
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Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1920s Watches

Materials

Silver

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