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Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Movado 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Triple Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Triple Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm CIRC...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Sovereign 18K Rose Gold 32mm Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Sovereign 18K Rose Gold Ultra ladies Watch 67****. Manual winding movement. 18K rose gold case 32 mm in diameter. Straight lugs. Thickness 5.5 mm. 18K rose gold f...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Deco Style Tonneau with Rare Original Dial 1950
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shaped / Reference 212 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Wi...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

18 kt. Solid Gold Omega Meister Diamond , Watch Glass BIG DIAMOND !
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Solid Gold Omega Meister Diamond ,Watch Glass is one Big DIAMOND ! Extremely Rare & Collectible UNIQUE Omega watch Vintage 18 kt. White Gold O...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Zenith 18K White Gold & Diamond Set Bezel Mechanical
By Zenith
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Zenith mechanical ladies watch. 17.5X17.5mm 18k white gold case with 40 factory diamond set bezel. Silver dial with silver hands and stick index hour markers. 18K white gold mesh bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm MOVEMENT...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Ladies Manual Marcasite Cocktail Watch by Premex, C1940's
Located in Westward ho, GB
This is a stunning Art Deco marcasite cocktail watch by Premex. The rectangular face has gold numbers and hands which add an extra touch of class to the watch. The strap and case are silver plated and in excellent condition with no missing marcasite's. The strap has an internal circumference of 16 cm so will fit a wrist up to about 15.5 cm in circumference. It has a good clasp with the added security of a little clasp on the side of the strap and a safety chain. Fully working and keeping good time having had a light service. A gorgeous Art Deco cocktail watch...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Marcasite, Mixed Metal

Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Military Silver Deck Pocket Watch C1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron & Constantin Genève. A Heavy Silver keyless Lever Open Face Military Deck Watch with its Original Wooden Deck Box, C1940s. Dial: The Matt Silver dial signed Vacheron & Con...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow gold ( 42 mm) Inner case engraving; signed Baume & Mercier. Champagne dial with stick hour markers. Pre-owned with ...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Men's Moviga Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Strap
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Men's Moviga Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Strap 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Case 33 mm in Diameter (35 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 36.5 mm Th...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 44mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. 14k Square Vintage Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band and Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Original Box Movement #9255 Case #392906 14k Yellow Gold Square Case 26 mm Wide (27 mm w/ Crown) 27 mm Long Lug-to-Lug...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Swiss Made Chronograph Watch Stainless Steel Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Swiss made Chronograph with Buttes Movement in stainless steel on leather strap. Manual w/ subseconds and chronograph. Fine Pre-owned Swiss made...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Pendant Pocket Watch Yellow Gold Diamond Set 18805
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A vintage 26mm pendant pocket watch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Features a champagne pave set diamond dial. This is complemented by the bezel, case and chain loop being s...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band Movement #244 Movement Serial #142470XX Case #11322091.2740 Year: 1954 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 27 mm ...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain
By J.W. Benson
Located in London, GB
J.W. Benson. A Heavy 18ct Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a Heavy 18ct Gold Albert Watch Chain C1895. Dial:The excellent white enamel dial with Roma...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch
By Movado
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold with diamond bezel and diamond lugs ( 20 mm ). Two tone silver dial with ...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Fortis 18kT. Rose Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Hands from 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fortis Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18k Pink Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Franck Muller Cintree 18K Gold Blue Silver Dial Hand-Wind Ladies Watch 7502 S6
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
New old stock watch. This watch comes with the original box and paper.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Van Buren Cocktail Watch White Gold Plate With Enamel Details
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the VanBuren 1920's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a stunning piece of Art Deco elegance. This vintage treasure features a gold-plated case and steel bracelet, adorned with intri...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, White Gold, Enamel

Vacheron Constantin Classic 7186
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Classic in 18k white gold with original black diamond dial and signature basketweave mesh bracelet. Manual wind. Ref 71...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Eterna 18Kt Two Tone Art Deco Ladies Bracelet Watch All Original, circa 1930's
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt. Two Tone Pink and Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Helbros Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 38 mm X Diameter...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1930's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Gruen 835 / Rolex 200...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Vintage Oyster Precision 6424
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 36mm vintage stainless steel Oyster Precision by Rolex. Features a silver dial, complemented by a smooth steel bezel. Fitted with plastic glass and a manual wind movement. The piec...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Van Der Bauwede Tourbillon Limited Edition 10 Pieces World Wide, 4 Saisons
By VAN DER BAUWEDE
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van Der Bauwede Tourbillon Limited Edition 10 Pieces World Wide, 4 Saisons Collectible and beautiful Solid White Gold Tourbillon. 18 carat white gold case equipped with hand-windin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Lady 1940 Kent Watch 12k GF Henry Pommier Coil Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
17 Jewels Alki Mechanical Movement 50-8, Swiss Made, with 1/20 12k Gold Filled Henry Pommier Coil Bracelet, Case measures about 15 x 18.5mm. Watch Running, Age wear and surface scrat...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1926 DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1978 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1880's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fattorini & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Keywind METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Mido Multifort Steel "Bumper" Automatic with Original Patinated Dial
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / Reference 230 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 33mm...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Corum 14710 18K White Gold Lapiz & Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Watch
By Corum
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Corum 18K White Gold Lapiz & Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Watch is a luxurious timepiece that embodies elegance and sophistication. The watch features a captivating mother-of-pearl (MOP) d...
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Ingenieur Stainless Steel Vintage Mens Watch
By IWC
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
IWC Ingenieur Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bezel. Silver dial with steel hands and index hour markers. Minute marker around the outer dial. Date display...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

JAEGER - LeCOULTRE Master Control, 18K Rose Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Basic Info Brand - Jaeger-Le Coulter Mode - Master Control Reference number - Q1602420 Movement - Mechanical *Complications - 8-Day Power Reserve, Day/Night Indicator, Date, Skeleton...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1155 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gold Markers with Gold Arabic Numerals / Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Art Deco Watch was produced by the iconic America house of Waltham, founded in the mid 1800's. They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Vendome Rondo 18k White & Yellow Gold Paris Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Vendome Rondo is a luxurious timepiece that exemplifies the brand's renowned craftsmanship and elegance, featuring a classic round case made of 18k white and yellow gold. Thi...
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both evening and day dress. Made by the US watchmak...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Other

Rolex 14Kt Prince with rare Black Dial Hand Made Case and Movement circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Drs. Watch / Reference 1490 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1940's Longines Sei Tacche Military Style Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1940's Sei Tacche Military Style Watch – a vintage 33mm stainless steel timepiece with a round case. The beige dial, featuring f...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920's Art Deco
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet, Famous French House STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Rubber CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm MOVE...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Gubelin 1960s Gold Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
1970s 18k gold lady's Gubelin watch with leather velvet band and gold tone buckle. Case is 29mm x 32mm. Band is 8" long. Manual wind movement.
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20th Century German Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Art Deco style antique women's watch in 18k solid gold with rubies
Located in Terni, IT
Anonymous 1930s high jewelry ladies' watch in solid 18K yellow gold with natural baguette-cut rubies. Hand-wound Ancre 15 rubis movement (anchor escapem...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Movado Art Nouveau 1910 International Expo 18k Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch 1ct
By Movado
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Art Nouveau (1910) era! Swiss in origin, this beautiful piece is encapsulated in a hunter case that is crafted in 18kt gold and ...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band #320
By Gubelin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band #320 Movement #320 Case #182124 18k Yellow Gold Textured Square Case 29 mm Wide 29 mm Lon...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Rose Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Gentleman's Dress pocket Watch C1920
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines 18ct Rose Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Gentleman's Dress Pocket Watch C1920. Dial: The beautiful original silver dial fully signed Longines with rose gold markers, Arabic n...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Swiss Watch BELL Collector.
By Bell & Ross
Located in Barcelona, CT
Swiss Bell unisex Vintage Argentium PW1 Pocket Watch : Manual winding mechanical watch with Dubois Depráz : Limited edition of 25 pieces worldwide : Limited...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pocket Watches

Encausse & Krasker Pave Buckle Cover Fluted Bracelet-watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Enhance your collection with this elegant watch crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a rectangular shape and manual movement. The champagne dial is adorned with Arabic numerals, of...
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

IWC Platinum Portugieser Minute Repetition
By IWC
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: IWC Movement: manual Function: hour, minutes, seconds, minute repeater Case: 42mm platinum round case, sapphire crystal Band: black crocodile strap, integrated clasp Dial: sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Audemars Piguet Platinum and Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket / Wristwatch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinun and 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Baron / Curvex Series METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's /50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm W...
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A heavy English minute repeater chronograph 18ct yellow gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1898. Dial: The white enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic numerals. The subsidiary seconds dial is located at six o'clock and the minute recorder dial for the stopwatch is located at twelve o'clock. The original blued steel hands with a gold centre second hand. Case: The massive English hallmarked 18ct yellow gold case (198grm) with plain front and back covers. The slide for the repeater is on the side of the case. The inner cuvette has an interesting inscription stating that the watch was gifted as a Token of respect and goodwill to Brother R. Kelly by fellow members of a Masonic Lodge in March 1899. The casemaker was Philippe Woodman who worked out of Northampton Square, Clerkenwell London Movement: The unsigned fully jewelled and numbered movement with part Swiss engraved on the movement meaning that some components were supplied by Swiss watch houses. The chiming of the hours quarters and minutes are very clear. The chronograph mechanism is located under the dial. This is an exceptionally heavy gold pocket watch...
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.12 Carat Diamond Pearl Lady in Red Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Lady in red wristwatch. Bright, customized red dial by Peter Suchy Jewelers. Manual wind movement. Bright red band. 20 cultured crème color pear...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White 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: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / ...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSION...
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

1920s Gubelin Platinum Diamond Lapel Watch
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Deco E. Gubelin Lucerne Platinum Diamond Lapel Watch set with 71 old European and single cut diamonds, 5 baguette diamonds, 4 trillion cut diamonds, 1 half moon diamond ...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Wide Flip-top Retro Bracelet Watch San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Flip-top Retro Watch/Bracelet San Marco Link in 18k Yellow Gold Wide Flip-top Bracelet Watch features a manual wind Movado watch movement in a wide Link Bracelet composed of Larger San Marco Links on outside and Smaller Links in the middle in 18k Yellow Gold. The Buckle style Flip-top has 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies. Secured by a hidden double clasp with safety chain. The watch is manual wind and has a Movado watch...
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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