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Watches For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Byzantine
Omega 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies 1950's Dress Watch with 1 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Reference A7699 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X D...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

14K White Gold Ornate Vintage Hamilton Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Created by Hamilton, this vintage watch gives off a luxurious feel. The 14K white gold link style bracelet pairs elegantly to the 14k white gold wind wris...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Lady's 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Watch
Located in Addison, TX
For a fancy night out, or a casual evening this watch is great for elegant touch to your appearance. This vintage 14K White gold watch and 14K wh...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch effortlessly for an elegant look. This piec...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524G -Blue Dial
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524G -Blue Dial – 2019 – Box & Papers Up for sale is a stunning Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524G in white gold, featuring...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch Levrette Swiss, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch Levrette Swiss, 1920 Extremely Rare Antique Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch by Levrette Swiss. Highly collectable item, enamel dial ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920
By Ball Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch / METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Screw O...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 16mm MOVEME...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. by Agassiz Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920's Dial by Stern
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X W...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Solid White Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 25...
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1980s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Hamilton 2.5ctw Diamond Watch 22.1g
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a: Vintage Art Deco 14K White Gold Hamilton 2.5ctw Diamond Watch 6.4" 22.1g Natural Diamonds approximately 2.5ct total. Measures .60" wide ...
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Watches

Rolex Rose Gold and Steel Bubble Back with RareThunderbird Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Solid Rose Gold Thunderbird Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm CI...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Pontiac Logo Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Luminous Dial 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Pontiac Logoed Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 30mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 6 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch was probably a presentation or gift when making a purchase of a Pontiac Watch...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 18mm M...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen Steel & Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 22mm MOVEME...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 27mm M...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco 1930 Wrist Watch in .900 Platinum with 4.98 Ctw in Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
At deco platinum wristwatch. Beautiful highly decorated lady wristwatch, made in America during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This elegant wristwatch has been crafted in so...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Movado for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 44169 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold / Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Breguet Classique Ladies Diamond in 18K Gold 25mm Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Breguet Classic Ladies 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bezel Watch. Manual wind. All original parts. Details: Item Type: Ladies' wristwatch Brand: Breguet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: De Luxe / Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial from 1910
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 31mm...
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Ladies 14k White Gold Filled Wrist Watch, c1932
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this truly beautiful ladies original Art Deco manual wrist watch with original strap. The main case is 14k white gold filled with triangular synthetic emeralds as accents. Heavy art deco decorative engraving to the case and superb circular numeral dial. Made in the US but with a Swiss manual wind up movement which has a fine classic 5AP calibre, and is running very well on 15 jewels. The movement is working well & keeping good time having been serviced. Please note this is a vintage watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Art Deco Ladies White GF Wrist Watch by Elgin, Fully Serviced, C1934
Located in Westward ho, GB
Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1934 and made by the American watchmakers Elgin. A fine classic calibre movement running well on a 7 jewel Elgin grade 4...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Elgin 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920 with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 18m...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold

Piaget Diamond Gold Lady's Watch - Model 84024K817
Located in רמת גן, IL
Preowned, excellent condition Piaget Lady Dancer 18k Yellow Gold wristwatch. Gold dial, an 18k Yellow Gold 20mm case, diamond bezel, winder, bracelet and jewellery clasp, sapphire cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Elgin Watch, circa 1940s in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Elgin Watch Circa 1940's in Platinum From Nat to Eva to You Engraved on the back "Nat to Eva 1942" 4..15 carats in diamonds 1 year guarantee just like a new watch. A classic...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Birks and Sons Platinum Ladies Art Deco Diamond Dress Watch from 1930's
By Adams
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 18mm ...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Art Deco 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 18Kt Gold Gia Certified 9.87 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco convertible jeweled Brooch-Wristwatch. An unusual historical piece from the American art deco period, created between the 30's and 40's. Was designed in the shape of a corn...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Screw Stud Smart Watch Accessory Gold Watch Band Accessory Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Screw Stud Smart Watch Accessory Gold Watch Band Accessory Gift Seller Notes “Price for Only 1pc Stud.” Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Material 14k ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Boucheron Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Watch – Antique 1920s
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Boucheron Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Watch – Circa 1920 Exquisite Art Deco ladies’ wristwatch by Boucheron, crafted in platinum and set with old-cut diamonds. Featuring a squa...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA: 1770 / 80's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key W...
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Late 18th Century French Art Deco Antique Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, Art Deco REF. 3361, 18K PINK GOLD
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, 18K PINK GOLD A fine, rare and elegant manual-winding, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with pink dial and center seconds Specifications: Mod...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Art-Deco 925 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Swiss Ladies’ Cocktail Watch by Davega.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This delightful ladies' cocktail watch was made by Swiss brand Davega; it's from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It feature...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Waltham "Sapphire" Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 28mm MOVEME...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 14S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning watch from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era by legendary jeweler Tiffany and Co.! Crafted in platinum, the case of the watch features a row of channel set French cut sapphires, ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art-Deco c1930's 18K Gold Black Enamel Tonneau Swiss Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail watch is Swiss made, from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: Finely engraved (to the back...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Enamel, 18k Gold

Longines for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 97 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Back Dial Gents Wristwatch Old Stock, Never Worn, Newly Serviced, 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
For the discerning buyers out there who wish a less than generic looking watch, who aspire for something not only classy but very distinctively Art Deco then this maybe the timepiece for you! An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a perfect condition Art Deco Gents wrist watch which is what we call 'old new stock', that is to say it's of the period dating to the 1930's but has never been sold, marketed or worn and as you can imagine that's pretty darn rare! We have been lucky enough to have sourced a few of these watches this year, all iconically...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Diamond Hidden Watch
Located in New York, NY
Hamilton Diamond Hidden Watch A Hamilton watch adorned with round and baguette-cut diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 6.52 carats Approximate Lengt...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch Factory Marked Case & Works
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Watch Mechanical Watch Wrist Length 6.25 inch Marking "Rolex" ,"9c" , "110266", "Worlds---" , "Jessica" Cond...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series, Circa 1975-1980. The watch measures 24 x 30 x 4.4mm thick...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Accutron Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Accutron METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT /...
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1960s North American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Vacheron Constantin White Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. x 6 M.M. thick 18k White Gold 4 piece contract for V & C case, 18 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, beautifu...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape 18 Karat Gold watch Circa 1927-1928
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape watch Circa 1927-1928, The watch is made in 18K yellow gold and measuring 31 x31 mm. The watch is fit...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Americane Mm Ladies 18k; Discontinued, circa 1990s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier American Tank, MM Ladies 18K yellow gold watch measuring 20 x 35mm. The watch if fitted with a quartz movement, and is acc...
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Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Watches

Materials

Marcasite, Mixed Metal

Rare Art-Deco c1928 Cyma Chronometre Manual 9K Rose Gold Cushion Case Watch
By Cyma
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1928 Cyma Chronometre Gents' Wristwatch features: Unusually big (for that period) CASE, of rarely seen & desirable cushion shape, crafted in 9K R...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Nicolet Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Period Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Nicolet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold Associated Matching Steel Bracelet CIRCA / YE...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1800's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key ...
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Early 1800s French Art Deco Antique Watches

Hamilton 14Kt White Gold "Spur" Watch circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference "Spur" METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold / Kiln Fired Enamel Print CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 979 DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Yikes... we never see this model and have only seen a few in the last 50 years, and never one with what appears to be the original box. This was one of Hamiltons most legendary wristwatches and it is exceptional condition. Since it has been in a vault for about 50 years the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. Asymmetrical models are among the most sought after wrist watches in the vintage world. Hamilton produced one of the earliest and most intriguing examples, which they called the "Spur" for obvious reasons. it was first introduced in 1928, the Spur remained in production until 1932. Oddly, it only appeared in the Hamilton catalogs for a single year, 1930. It can be presumed that the "Great Depression" had something to do with this. This rare timepiece boasts a distinctive case with a black enamel bezel. The Spur started a trend with Hamiltion and they next produced the "Piping Rock" models. The Spur has hidden lugs that are tucked behind a series of cascading fins, creating a truly unique design. A tiny watch, even by vintage standards, the Spur features a delicate 12mm strap. Originally priced at $125, production numbers were limited, with a total of 1,183 pieces created: 683 in white gold, 499 in yellow gold, and a single, elusive example in green gold. Just two years later, in 1928, Hamilton introduced another groundbreaking design: the "Piping Rock." This watch featured a tonneau-shaped gold case with a striking black enamel bezel. Its unique aesthetic captured the attention of the era, and it was chosen to commemorate the New York Yankees' World Series victory that same year. Specially engraved editions were presented to legendary players like Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, solidifying the Piping Rock's place in Hamilton's history of iconic timepieces. HAMILTON HISTORY The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy. All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military. In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world. Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers, and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement. In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was the a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us. Someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account in Los Angeles and we immediately became a Gruen Store. A few months later, the other jeweler in the neighborhood went out of business and Hamilton came back to us asking if we wanted “the line” again. No thanks was the response and we never carried Hamilton again. During World War II, Hamilton supplied watches to the US military again. In addition, with contracts for the Navy, they produced the world’s most accurate navigational chronometers. The company also developed several new technologies for use in military watches. After the war, Hamilton continued to innovate, and the company introduced several new watch designs for the future. Unfortunately, they made one very poor executive decision in the 1950’s. Having invented the first “electric” or battery watch they decided to launch it before all the “bugs'' were worked out. Too many of them failed and at the same time, Bulova launched their version of the electric, or battery watch called the Accutron. It did not fail and that was the demise of one of America's most successful and influential companies. Their watches, however, still live on and parts are available and the average Hamilton, with only average care, will last hundreds of years. Their commitment to excellence has never been surpassed by any watch company. The Hamilton Spur...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

White Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold and Diamond Set 1940s Top Hat Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" Model Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 MM 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case. 17 Jewel Grade 980 mechanical, manual wind movement. Silver Satin dial with White Gold Dia...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3570 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 16mm MOVEMENT ...
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 4LL DIAL / HANDS: / ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather Cord / Adjustable Buckle WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking ladies cocktail watch is all original. We seldom see this model and never is this fine condition. We have just given it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and it keeps dependable time. The cord band can be adjusted and the buckle is adjustable as well, it will likely fit all wrist sizes. This is a wonderful watch for a colorful person with an individual sense of style and it goes well with casual or dress styles. LONGINES HISTORY The company 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 watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier 18Kt. Tank European Watch & Clock Co. w/ Engine Turned Dial 1920 / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 / 30's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X 23mm W...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

GLYCINE Art Deco Platinum Ruby & Diamond Watch 2.50ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous platinum, diamond, and ruby Glycine watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This gorgeous watch has a rectangle-shaped watch face, which is surrounded by a wonderful and feminine design that is encrusted with sparkling diamonds and calibrated rubies. The clock belly has a white face with handprinted black numbers and blued steel hands. Around the face are 42 bead set single cut diamonds separated by milgrain detailing with floral motif etchings adorning the side of the watchcase and crown. Connected to each side of the centerpiece by a hinge is a platinum link containing 4 bead set single cut diamonds flanking bezel set triangle cut diamonds which is surrounded by calibrated channel set diamonds. The band of the watch is made of platinum mesh framed on each side by 48 single cut diamonds, each stone bead set into a milgrained link, making a beautifully flexible design. The watch is secured by a push catch with a bar safety feature, which is also set with an additional 6 single cut diamonds. The overall approximate diamond weight of the watch is approximately 2.50ctw. The underside of the clasp is stamped "5% Iridium Plat". The movement is a 17 jewel Swiss movement made by Glycine Watch Co., which later became renowned for their military and aviator watches...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

International Watch Company or IWC 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company "I.W.C." STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Diameter 17mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gold Baton Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 8mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement VAULT FIND This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. This will of course delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare watch by the legendary house of I.W.C. is entirely hand made. We have never seen this model before and it is very fine and high grade. It is a small watch...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold

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