1930s Watches

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 48 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 28mm Length X 14mm...

An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938. Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD” for the Rolex Watch Company Ltd and "31 Records...

Observe the mechanics of this circa 1939 ten karat yellow gold filled Hamilton Model 917 Men's Pocket Watch with skeleton display back. In watch size 10S, measuring approximately 1-3...

The perfect combination of diamonds and platinum keeps time on this spectacular Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch by Elgin Watch Co. Dripping with two carats ...

Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...

A fine and rare Art Deco Le Coultre Reverso wristwatch made in c1934. The Reverso wristwatch was invented after a chance remark by Polo players in ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 15mm MOVEMENT /...

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...

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...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style, Reference 3893 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels, Caliber 360/HW DIAL / HANDS: Restored Dial, Arabic and Batons, Baton Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Width 22mm ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 14mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare and unique Rolex...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company / Tiffany & Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oval METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 31mm Length X 17mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 16 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Genuine Lizard Strap, 11 mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare and unique watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamete...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Premier Series / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14k Yellow Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter...

Welcome to my Vintage Watch Neighborhood. Where old watches are carefully nurtured back to health. Careful attention is paid to details and originality. A true passion of mine. Th...

Welcome to my watch home. it is appropriate to welcome you to my home. This is a safe place unless you discover “The Cart” ! For those that don’t know me, I have a sweet spot for A...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cuervo & Sobrinos STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Drs. Pulsation / Single Button Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Valjoux DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique watch was produced sometime in the 1930's by the legendary Swiss house of Valjoux for the renowned Cuban house of Cuevo & Sobrinos, the most famous...

Beautiful Cartier Art Deco watch produced in 1930 at Cartier Paris. The watch is considering it age in very good condition. The dial but is 100% original. The movement is from EWC wh...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 54mm...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Premier / Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Length X 3...

One Art Deco Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Cord Wristwatch. Featuring 20 square step cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.00 carat, graded colorless, VS...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shultz Watch Company for C.D. Peacock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Rectangle METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm Length X 23mm Width M...

Beautiful Cartier Tank Bec d'Aigle Art Deco watch produced in 1931 at Cartier Paris. The watch has some cracks on the dial but is 100% original. The movement is from EWC which was a...

Beautiful Cartier Art Deco watch produced in 1931 at Cartier Paris. The watch has some cracks on the dial but is 100% original. The movement is from EWC which was a coop between Edmo...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons / Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 15mm MO...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 13mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 J...

I have another treasure for your consideration. It is one of the first Gruen Curvex models introduced in the mid 1930’s. Let me introduce you ti the Gruen Curvex, look at the sublime curvature that hugs the wrist. Technical Note: Notes Gruen states that the 440 Curvex uses the same parts as the 430 except for Ratchet Wheel, however that's a gross summary. Closer examination shows these differences The ratchet wheel's text (mechanically they are the same) The pillar plate has differing caliber stamps The pillar plate on the 440 is "curved" The ratchet bridge with the serial number The train bridge has different text and design but mechanically the same Let me share a little history of the sublime watch offering. Keep in mind that it is 85 years young. This watch is in extraordinary condition, something that Vintage Watch Corner is developing a reputation. Early American vintage watches in exception condition. For every model you see in my store, I pass up 5-8 examples due to their condition, or lack of originality, or sloppy restorations. The case is sublime, it’s curved lugs hugs the wrist like a glove, it is comfortable and quite frankly elegant on. The case is in near perfect condition, a rarity considering all the high points and shard edge that are prevalent to wear. Up close with a loupe you can see some case wear. This is a fabulous example. The case width is : 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock without crown 19.80MM From Lug to Lug Length ways: A vert long 44.50 MM The is a 16MM brown alligator with a gold tone buckle The movement is a Curvex 440, one of the earliest Curvex movements, 17 jewels and look at the movement, it is beautifully clean. I do not know when it was service last but it runs fabulous now. Use your pictures as part of your condition description. Carefully review my reviews, know who you are buying from. The Ace was first advertised May 1st, 1936 (although with a wrong picture of a model later sold as the Curvex Duke!). This was the second model pictured in advertisements. I think the advertisement dates indicate that the Curvex Ace was indeed the second model introduced. I should probably check if "THE" Curvex got a name later... It should definitely be correct to state that this is a very early Curvex model, name it first generation. The most famous Gruen wristwatch...

It never gets old for me to offer Gruen Quadrons. I feel the collection discovered me. I have a terribly excessive amount, I have 13, and I have two “Doctors Watches from Aegler in cooperation with Hans Wildorf and Fred Gruen. I have to admit that my all-time favorite Art Deco American Vintage watch is the Gruen “Quadron” series collection. This collection was made for approximately 10 years. What is a remarkable side story for this collection is that they were introduced before the Great Depression, many in solid gold models. Their style reflects the Art Deco period with their design, appearance and architecture. They were the epitome of elegance. Their mechanical and build design were considered revolutionary at the time. To know the brief history is really appreciate the execution of the Quadron. Remember this, wrist watches were approximately 7-10 years old, all movements were round and originated from ladies pockets watches that were repurposed into cases designed to fit on the wrist. I offer a few of those; they are often called Trench Watches, wristlets, fixed lugs and many other names. In its glory years from the 1920s through the 1950s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even collaborating with Rolex (i.e., the Aegler movement duo-dial doctor’s watch) from its factories in Switzerland. Prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was concentrating on the British and Commonwealth countries (hence lots of early Rolexes coming out of Australia and the UK). Hans Wilsdorf and Gruen were friends and neighbors in Switzerland (their factories were just yards away), and even agreed to market their watches as "Rolex-Gruen" in Europe, but the Great Depression (and more urgent matters) prevented this. In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...

FACTORY / HOUSE: J. W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 032K METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 32mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 23mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT /...

Circa 1930 Longines gents Wrist Watch, 33 x 26 M.M. 14k White Gold filled Tonneau shape case with engraved details and flared lugs. 15 jewel nickle lever mechanical, manual wind move...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1937 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 13mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...

Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner. First a PSA (Public Service Announcement) Vintage Watch Corner was selected as the Vintage watch source to supply “period” watches (1918-1926) for a ...

Elgin, think Art Deco, think white and green gold-filled middle case, Think amazing condition. This is part of the Elgin Campus series that came out. This is the model 467. But first...

Gruen 325 Look no further if you like Art Deco watches. The Gruen Quadron series epitomizes that era. Look at the design and simplicity. The Quadron in 1925 was considered a design and engineering hallmark of watchmaking at the time! It is one of the reasons that I love the collection. This watch has all the signatures of Art Deco, to the “Hexagon” case design to the slightly curved case back to contour the wrist more comfortably (look at the picture attached, notice the gentle curvature of the case), the cutting-edge design during the Art Deco period. It was thoughtfully designed. Keep this in mind, the wristwatch had just started 1915-1920, so for Gruen to design an engineering masterpiece was remarkable, almost everyone else was still making round cases, this was due to the collective size of the watch movement. This hard to find, I have a personal collection of 13 Gruen Quadron’s, this is the first time I have been fortunate enough to find a caliber 325 ( a later model Quadron introduction) in this condition. I made the decision to NOT restore the dial. The dial is like liquid “Satin” with raised gold numbers. It is sublime. I often will complete a dial and hand restoration, but with the rarity of this Quadron, I elected to showcase the watch as it was found. The watch is close to 90 plus years young. It is a remarkable survivor. A Note about Vintage American Watches. The birth of the wristwatch in the early 1900’s feather much smaller case diameters today, when considering a timepiece 70-100 years old, know that they are much smaller than contemporary watches. In addition, many do not have the seals and gaskets to present moisture and dust from contaminating the movement. Keep that in mind with your selection process. 1920’s and 30’s, what a decade, depression, the worst drought in American History, between 1930 and 1933, more than 9,000 banks closed in the U.S., taking with them more than $2.5 billion in deposits. Then, FDR was elected and started the healing process. Comedy programs like Amos ‘n’ Andy kept the badly battered American psyche laughing. Benny Goodman offered some dance music to start the healing. In 1936 FDR was reelected. By the end of the 1930’s we came out of the depression. In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-Jeweled or 17-Jeweled tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 6/0 5122 DIAL / HANDS: Original Factory Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking classic example of an Art Deco Tonneau...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Automatic METAL / MATERIAL: Early Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31m...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Record Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Width 22...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Commodore / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X 34mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 605 DIAL / HANDS: Silver Dial with Art Deco Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Illinois Watch Company was one of America's famous old houses. The company was sold to Hamilton in the late 1920's so this watch was produced after the sale. We seldom get Illinois wrist watches...

An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, by Lusserna, with the original, silvered dial, with black enamel Arabic numerals, signed Lusserna, with plain black hands, in a square, two p...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17...

With it's case intentionally left in original condition, proudly showing signs of use from its journey thru time from the Pre-War 11 Era, this vintage American made steel 31mm Canter...

Patek Philippe Art Deco period 18kt. yellow gold open-face pocket watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1930's Details: Case diameter: 42 mm Case shape: Round Movement: Manual wind,...

FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank / Hinged Case METAL / MATERIAL: 18Ktl. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamonds / Sapphire DIMENSIONS: Length 50mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's / ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamond DIMENSIONS: Length 59mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEME...

1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Watch Mechanical Watch Wrist Length 6.25 inch Marking "Rolex" ,"9c" , "110266", "Worlds---" , "Jessica" Cond...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 13mm / 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...

Elegant & Rare Gold Rolex ladies' wristwatch, dating back to an Art-Deco period - circa 1930's - features: Rarely seen Octagon Shaped Hinged Case, crafted in 9K Yellow Gold (stam...

Patek Philippe wristwatch created in the 1930s and retailed by Yard. Rectangular case, Arabic numerals, manual-wind movement, 18 jewels, numb...

Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. Charming jewel watch, it has a rectangular dial engraved with art deco pattern : flowers, geometric designs and curves, the back i...

Circa 1930 Tudor Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 x 27 M.M. 9k Rose Gold Tonneau shape 3 piece case. 15 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Original, Excellent condition 2 tone Gold dial wi...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT / ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lusina Watch Company by Angeles STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 11mm Diameter MOVEMENT ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Paul Ditisheim for J.E. Caldwell & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & 18Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 49m...

Patek Philippe Platinum Art Deco watch, measuring 22.5 x 37mm. The watch was made between 1934-1935 and is fitted with an manual winding 9" 90 Caliber 18-jewel movement #832484, cas...