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Creator: IWC
Creator: Elgin
International Watch Schaffausen
By IWC
Located in Sežana, SI
Step back in time with this stunning IWC Schaffausen timepiece from the 1940s. Featuring a round 18k gold case with unique shaped lugs, a silver dial in excellent condition, and a m...
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber: 554 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Finished Orange with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch by the legendary American house of Elgin was produced in their factory in Elgin Illinois. The watch is done in the classic Tortue or turtle shape and was inspired by a design from Cartier. The original tortue, or turtle watch...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

IWC 18k. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch, 1980's
By IWC
Located in Braintree, GB
IWC 18k. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch. Brand: International Watch Company Reference: 2754 Period: 1980 - 1990's Movement: Manual Winding Calibre: 423 Case material...
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1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1900 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch has Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands and dedicated seconds dial 14k Solid Gold Case with Beautiful Engraving on both sides Black Arabic Numer...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Lady Elgin Diamond Vintage Ladies Wristwatch -14k White Gold Mechanical 1Yr Wnty
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Year: 1950s - 1960s Brand: Lady Elgin Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 14k White Gold Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: One-Year Stone Information N...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

IWC Ingenieur Titanium Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW322702
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Ingenieur Mercedes AMG edition in Titanium on an original IWC Titanium link bracelet. Auto w/ date and sweep seconds. 42 mm case size. Ref IW322702. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Titanium

IWC Gst stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW3715-23
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC GST Chrono Split Second Rattrapante in stainless steel with white dial on link bracelet. Auto w/ subseconds, date and day. 42 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref IW3715-23. Fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Portuguese stainless steel Manual Wristwatch Ref IW544501
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Vintage Collection Portuguese Hand-Wound stainless steel watch on Original IWC matte black alligator strap with original IWC steel tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Portuguese 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref iw390209
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph in 18k rose gold on leather strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 45 mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Pilot stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW500401
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Big Pilot's watch in stainless steel on black crocodile strap with an IWC stainless steel deployant buckle. Auto w/ date, sweep seconds, and power reserve. 46 mm case size. Ref I...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Big Pilot stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5004
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Big Pilot Seven Days Power Reserve stainless steel on alligator band with IWC deployant buckle.. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and power reserve. 46 mm case size. Ref 5004. With bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Portuguese stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref IW390404
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese in stainless steel on a black IWC rubber strap. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and date. 42 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref IW390404. Circa 2006. ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Pocket Watch 800 Silver With Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece of horological history, the IWC Pocket Watch from the year 1915. This timeless timepiece boasts a 52mm 800 silver case, reflecting the craftsmanship an...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Watches

Materials

Silver

IWC Porsche Design Certified IW3700
By IWC
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the majestic IWC Porsche Design IW3700, a timepiece that exudes elegance and precision. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this masterpiece combines the enginee...
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1980s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Watches

Materials

Titanium

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch with a clean plastic crystal. The case has a minor blemish and a light hand carving...
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1920s American Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Silver

IWC Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Automatic
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the IWC (International Watch Co.) vintage 1960's wristwatch, a timeless embodiment of elegance. This exquisite timepiece features a 34mm round 18kt yellow gold case with ...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, an...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
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...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Other

1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
Located in Raleigh, NC
Thank you for stopping by. There are watch cases that are increasingly hard to source for my “Trench Watch” projects. They are the cases that are often referred as Trench Watch cases...
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1910s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Watches

Materials

Other

IWC Tank Watch 18K Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the IWC 1970s Tank Manual Wind Watch, a vintage masterpiece that embodies timeless elegance and sophistication. Encased in a refined 22x30mm 18kt yellow gold rectangle ca...
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
By IWC
Located in London, GB
If you're searching for this watch then you will know what it is, if not then briefly it's one of the twelve watches made by Swiss watch manufacturers for the British Military of Def...
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1940s British Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Pilot Chronograph IW3741 Box and Papers 1997
By IWC
Located in London, GB
This IWC Pilot is accompanied by its inner box, manuals and warranty card dated 1997. The IWC Pilot Chronograph, model IW3741, features a 36mm stainless steel case, black dial with...
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1990s Omani Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC 43MM Schaffhausen Portugieser 18k Rose Gold White Dial Leather Band IW510211
By IWC
Located in Pleasanton, CA
IWC 43MM Schaffhausen Portugieser Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Excellent Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - IW510211 Mod...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

IWC Calatrava Stainless Steel 36mm
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
This is an iconic 1950's IWC caliber 88 manual wind Calatrava. The watch was considered jumbo size for the decade at 36mm considering that most watches were under 32mm in size. This ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch circa, 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 15mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

IWC Pilot Chronograph, Edition Saint Antoine D'Exupery Wristwatch IW387806. B&P
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare special edition IWC Pilot Chronograph, Edition Saint Antoine D'Exupery, reference IW387806, features a 43mm stainless steel case with brown sunray dial and leather strap wit...
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2010s Watches

IWC Portugieser 18k White Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with rare Panda Dial
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
The Essence of Luxury Timekeeping: IWC Portugieser Chronograph 18k White Gold Panda Dial Experience the pinnacle of watchmaking with the IWC Portugieser Chronograph 18k White Gold w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Style Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diam...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Platinum IWC Perpetual Calendar Split Second Chronograph Limited Wrist Watch3751
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum IWC Perpetual Calendar Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 500 Pieces Only Wrist Watch Da Vinci, FULL SET, Reference 3751-001 Movement : ...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Platinum

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
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...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MO...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Longines 18Kt Yellow Gold Rare Drs. Model Art Deco Watch circa 1937
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 20mm M...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
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...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

1968 Iwc Vintage R804 36MM Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch
By IWC
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Iwc Material: Stainless Steel Band Width: 20.0mm Band Length: 9.50 inches Diameter: 36.00mm Weight: 48.20 grams Mens stainless steel IWC Swiss made watch. Pre-owned in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
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...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Tank METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 21mm Widt...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

IWC Portofino Romana Perpetual Calendar, Moon Phase, 18 Karat Gold, IW2050
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
IWC Portofino Romana Perpetual Calendar 18 Karat Gold, IW2050 From private collection. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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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1920s Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph, DFB Soccer Edition, Ref. 3784, IW378404
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph, DFB Soccer Edition (German Football Association) Ref. 3784, IW378404 Full Set. Watch comes with original Box and Pap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled 1940's Art deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 27mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

IWC Vintage Classic Watch in yellow gold with a Gold dial 36.5mm Manual watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage IWC Classic in 18k with lobbed lugs on a leather strap. Manual w/ sweep seconds. 36.5 mm case size. Circa1980s. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold limited IWC Pocket Watch, Scarabaeus by Ernst Fuchs, Ref. 5420
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Pocket watch: limited IWC pocket watch, rarity in the 18K solid gold version, 'Scarabaeus-Fuchs-Savonnette', Schaffhausen, around 1982 with original box Absolute rarity and rare col...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm X Width 18mm MO...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold / Supplied with a Solid Gold Pocket...
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1880s American Antique Watches

IWC Pilot Chronograph Watch Reference IW3706
By IWC
Located in Roma, IT
IWC Pilot Chronograph Fliegerchronograph Automatik IW3706 Reference number IW3706 Year of manufacture 2000 Diameter 39mm Material steel and black le...
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Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Elgin WWII US Military Ordinance Bombardier's Stop Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a timepiece of history with this rare find military stop watch designed exclusively for timing a bomb drop. United States Army Air Force Ordinance World...
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1940s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Other

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Modified Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 26...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

IWC Classic 1421137 in yellow gold with a Ivory dial 35mm Manual watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC 18k watch on black alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual w/ sweep seconds. 35 mm case size. Ref 1421137. Circa 1990s. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified preowned Vintage IWC Classic 1421137 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Leather band with a 18k tang buckle. This IWC watch has a 35 x 35 mm case with a Round caseback and Ivory Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this IWC Classic watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow 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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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

I. W. C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Oversized Tank Hand Made 1930's High Grade
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. / International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Width 25mm CIRCA: 1930s...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Pilot IW371701 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
IWC Pilot IW371701 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 133460 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: IWC Model: Pilot Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kinetic Year Manufactured: 2011 Year of Manufacture: 2010-2019 Condition: The IWC Big Pilot watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

IWC Portuguese IW371617 in Stainless Steel w/ a Silver dial 41mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Chronograph in stainless steel. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds and chronograph. 41 mm case size. With papers dated 2022. Ref IW371617. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch. Certified preowned Classic IWC Portuguese IW371617 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This IWC watch has a 41 x 41 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Arabic Numeral dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this IWC Portuguese watch...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

IWC Portofino iw356504 in rose gold with a Silver dial 40mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portofino 18k rose gold on brown alligator strap with 18k rose gold tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref iw356504. Circa 2016 Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

IWC Portuguese IW390403 in Stainless Steel w/ a Silver dial 42mm Automatic watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC Portuguese Chronograph in stainless steel on a black alligator strap with deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 42 mm case size. Ref IW390403. Fine Pre-owned IWC Watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

18Kt Yellow Gold IWC Wrist Watch, Caliber 89, Diameter 36.5mm
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt Yellow Gold IWC Wrist Watch, Caliber 89, Diameter 36.5mm Calber: 89 Movement: Manual winding Functions: Hours, minutes Case: 18kt Yellow gold ...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1942 Lord Elgin Caliber 559 21 Jewels. Christmas 1943
Located in Raleigh, NC
Approximately 1942 model 4806A. 14 karat yellow gold filled “Lord Elgin” that has had a total restoration. You know me, I have to give some history to you better understand what you are looking at. The better you are informed, the more comfortable you will feel This is a caliber 559, 21 jewels. Look at the movement, it is so clean and none of the typical oxidation that usually creeps into movements that are 70+ years you. This is what has been completed with this watch Complete movement tear down service Dial was refinished back to original status The case was hand polished to bring out the luster of gold filled NOS crystal installed The case was ultrasonically cleaned to remove years of grime Genuine 14MM Alligator dark brown band (remember it is a Lord Elgin) In 1910, the Elgin National Watch Company pioneered its first wristwatch, leading ahead of other American watch companies. Elgin watches produced many of the self-winding wristwatch movements such as 607 and 618 calibres (bumper wind), and 760 and 761 calibres (30 and 27 jewels). Elgin watches also played a role in history during World War I and World War II. In WWI, the manufacturing site workers taught repair techniques to hundreds of U.S. military soldiers. While in WWII, Elgin began to craft timepieces and other watch parts for the military. Lord Elgin Watches are often made with gold plated cases and leather straps. This collection consists of classic dress watches for men, perfect for business and formal evening occasions. These watches come in different shape cases: square, circular, and rectangular. The style of Lord Elgin watch is very elegant and refined. Interestingly, no two models look similar to each other. Since I was young I’ve been around watches of all kinds. Everything from a $20 Swiss army watch...
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1940s American Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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