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Watches For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Rolex Two Tone Zephyr
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1038/1008 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 14Kt. & Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1968 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Di...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
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1960s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch for Albonico Biella Milan
Located in New York, NY
This is a Patek Philippe 18K gold cocktail watch exclusively sold By Albonico Biella through an exclusive relationship with Patek Philippe. This watch has a two body construction wit...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Birks 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Ladie's Watch 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold with Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 2...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jos Boillat Tri Color 18K Gold Manual Wind Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Jos Boillat tri color 18K gold cocktail watch. This watch measures 17mm by 11mm and wears larger due to its ornate case and bracelet design. The watch is powered ...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
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 t...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Women's Dress Hand-Winding Platinum Watch 3 Cts Diamond Milgrain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #995A (17 Jewels) Serial #F102662 Case #2545 Diamonds TCW = Appx 3 Cts (VS/SI, G - H Color) 900 Platinum Round Case w/ Diamond Accents Nice Milgrain Detailing 17 mm in Diame...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Hooded Lug Tank Watch 14K Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1950's Hamilton 14k rose gold hooded lug tank watch with diamond dial. This tank is large for the period at 21mm in diameter and 40mm lug to lug. This watch is powere...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18K Rose Gold French Retro bracelet watch beautifully crafted in 18K Rose Gold...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold with silver dial with gold stick hour markers. Manual wind w/ subseconds on brown leather strap & gold filled tang buckle. 38 length (lug to lug) by 31 mm width case size. Ref 2553. Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Classic 2553 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Leather strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 31 x 22 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Silver Stick dial. Circa: 1940s . 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 Patek Philippe Classic watch...
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rogers Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: A. Shield / Rogers Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 22mm MO...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Gruen Curvex, 1942
Located in Sežana, SI
Gruen Curvex Year of Production: 1942 10k Gold filled case, approximately 36 mm in length, approximately 25 mm in width (excluding crown) Thickness 9.8 mm Rug width: 16mm The crown winds and sets smoothly Strap Material: New genuine brown leather strap Dial Color: champagne dial good conditions, with luminous numerals. Movement: Cal.440 Curvex Manual winding Crystal: Original clean high dome curved crystal Quite good general conditions In its glory years from the 1920s through the 1960s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even collaborating with Rolex from...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen Curvex, 1942
Gruen Curvex, 1942
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A. Murray 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref W5226
Located in Surfside, FL
Unisex A. Murray 14k case, 14k bezel, leather leather band with two piece clasp to honor the famous ballroom dancer and buisnessman. Manual wind with Sub-Seconds. Certified pre-owned...
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hebe Stainless Steel New Old Stock Condition Ladies Strap Watch, circa 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hebe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Classic Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25 Length X 20 Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Baton Markers / Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 10mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This charming little watch was produced in Switzerland for the private label...
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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1013 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA310P
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TImeless luxury, Men's large solid 18k gold Oyster Perpetual Rolex ref.1015 automatic dress watch, c.1965. Verified authentic by a master watchm...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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

Omega Constellation 35mm 14381-61SC
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Omega Constellation in stainless steel. 24 Jewel, Auto w/ sweep seconds on pie-pan dial. 35 mm case size on generic steel bracelet. Ref 14381-61SC. Circa 1952. Fine Pre-owned...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Thomas Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Bracelet Style Wristwatch from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Thomas Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Original Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Tonneau Movement DIAL / HANDS: Original with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14mm Yellow Gold Filled Bracelet...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Rima Gold Filled Art Deco Wrist Watch with a Rich Patinated Dial Circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rima Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This charming little watch by the private label house of Rima was produced in Switzerland in the 1940's. The watch is all original and keeps excellent time. It has a beautiful patinated dial, as rich looking as it gets. You can count on this watch to get you there on time all the time. The design of this watch is based on a style created by Louis Cartier In the early teens when he saw giant tortoises supporting enormous columns in a Greek Temple. He immediately realized that in would be an elegant shape for a watch. Hence, the Tortue Watch...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Tavannes Steel and Rose Gold Art Deco Articulated Watch with Original Dial 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tavannes Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4017 METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Watches

LeCoultre Mystery Pocketwatch 14k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron & Constantin Mystery pendant-watch in 14k white gold. Cased and timed by LeCoultre. Diamond dial and hanging from a 14k white gold chain. Manual. Ref 727-722-103d. Circa 1955. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Vintage LeCoultre Mystery...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Classic Indexed Bezel, circa 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Copper Dial...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2" MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Back Winding DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Markers WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The house of Dunhill is one of England's premier gentleman's clothier. They specialized in the finest in everything. If you were British Royalty, your finery came from them. From Clocks to clothing, to smoking attire and accoutrements, Alfred Dunhill was the place to go. They had locations all over the world, in the finest shopping areas. I remember they had until recently a store in Beverly Hills as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Watches

Rare 1950s Rolex Rose Gold Chronometer Champagne Dial Precision Vintage 4134
Located in London, GB
A 37mm 18k Rose Gold Vintage Precision Gents Wristwatch, a rare original chronometer champagne dial with applied 18k rose gold index batons and roman...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, ...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: D...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sandoz Uno 18K and 8.00CT Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a mid century gem a solid 18K white gold Sandoz Uno cocktail watch. This watch is decorated with 8.00CT/F-H color VVS1 and VS diamonds. It features a flip cover over the dial...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pesag 14KT White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exu...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1960s Omega Seamaster Chronograph Watch in Stainless Steel - Running
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a vintage Omega Seamaster chronograph from the 1960s in running condition. This chronograph watch is made in stainless stee...
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1960s Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

18K Yellow Gold Vintage Vacheron Constantin Wristwatch (33mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Vacheron Constantin. Circa 1960's. Inside the case is stamped Vacheron Constantin 750. The dial may have been refinished. The buckle is also stamped 750. The watch case...
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Mid-20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67 Stainless Steel Length: 45.65mm Width: 41mm Strap ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its round 22 mm case in 18-carat gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and baton hands, offers optimal legibility while adding a touch of grace. The original mechanical movement, in perfect condition, accompanies you every day with manual winding. The black leather strap, 22 cm long, delicately wraps the wrist, bringing comfort and style to every moment. The combination of the lustrous gold case and the leather strap creates a visual harmony that underlines the beauty of this Lip watch...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Rectangular Art Deco Style Watch w Crocodile Strap by Waltham, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 9" total length - Rolled gold plate - Dark brown Crocodile leather strap - Mechanical movement - By Waltham - Circa 1940s - Estate acquired - Good vintage co...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cosmos Watch, 18 Carats White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Cosmos Ladies' Watch with its round 15 mm case in 18-carat white gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white d...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Retro Rose Gold and Gem set Large Hidden Surprise Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Retro, hidden Surprise Watch. The 14K Rose Gold center section measures 1 1/4 inch wide, depressing the Rubies on the case side operates a sp...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Always in style, a retro classic Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch. The height of popularity 1950-60s, this sleek 34mm timepiece...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Longines 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch
Located in Braintree, GB
Longines 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch. Case was made in England, Birmingham, 1963 Year 1963 Reference Number: 503 Item Specifics: Case Diameter (without crown):...
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1960s European Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch Platinum Diamond Manual Wind
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless jeweled Art Deco lady's watch created by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1930s. The watch is made of platinum (tested & hallmarked) and encrusted with Old European cut...
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1930s French Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Oyster Raleigh Reference 3478
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1942 Rolex Oyster Raleigh reference 3478. This watch is powered by a manual wind Rolex caliber 65 manual wind movement. The stainle...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 28mm MOVEME...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case. Made in Switzerland, 1957 The case was made in England, Birmi...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X D...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Vintage 1930s Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1930's Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition, 47mm Case, Chronograph, Yellow Gold Filled, Antique, Used. The back has a nice textured engraving with...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega 1960 Ladies White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece signed Omega case, 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement, Silver Satin dial with Raised Stick markers. 3 M.M w...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine & V Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 35mm Automatic Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Very Rare Tudor Rolex “Big Rose” Oyster-Prince c1962 Automatic Watch comes with original factory polish – great news for a collector! ~~~ Dating from 1962 (ye...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Geneve Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Geneve Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold with manual movement. Circular case in yellow gold, fluted crown, snap-on back. Silver dial, applied gold ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Dual Time Watch with Original Dial and Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Time Zone / Lozenge Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Diam...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
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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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Tank Watch 14K White Gold with Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Longines 1950's Circa Watch – a vintage beauty with a 25x39mm tank-style case in 14KT white gold. The silver diamond dial adds a touch of glamour to this classic timep...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6565
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual in stainless steel with refinished dial and added modern Jubilee bracelet. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6565. Circa 1955 *Bank Wire Only...
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1950s Vintage Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's, Ref. 315418
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's. Watch has long service award engraved on case back from H.J Heinz company. Reference: 315418 Period: 1960's Movement: 24 jewels, Mechanica...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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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