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Period: 1930s
Omega Museum Collection 1938 Pilot's Watch Collector's Series 5700.50.07 - SS
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. OMEGA MUSEUM COLLECTION 1938 PILOT'S WATCH Collector's Series 5700.50.07 - Stainless Steel Like New Condition - Very Cool & Historically Interesting - 1 Year Warranty A Timeless Tribute to Aviation Excellence Enjoy the thrill of owning a piece that hearkens back to horological history. The Omega 1938 Museum Collection Pilot’s Watch...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

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Stainless Steel

J.E Caldwell 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 10mm / 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 great looking classic watch for a woman...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold

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

Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Width 37mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 401 DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silver with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare model by the legendary American House of Hamilton, from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch was presented in 1932 to the winner of an amateur Skeet Shooting Contest in 1932 in Dayton Ohio. It is in excellent original condition and is still fitted with an original period strap and buckle, however the strap is too fragile to wear all the time so we put a new lizard strap on it and the original buckle. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing on it. Only the finest Swiss watches like Patek Philippe...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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White Gold

Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 23mm MOVEM...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold-filled

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 39mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1933 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel / Breguet Style / Breguet Blued Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 19mm / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a fantastic and rare watch. It is the largest Longines wrist chronograph produced at the time. The case has a coin edge, hinged back and bezel and a beautiful cuvette stating its provenance. The movement is in excellent condition and the steel work has Anglage finishing. This rare watch is running fine and you can wear it and use it to count off the minutes left on your parking meter. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art-Deco 1930's Omega Cushion Case Watch. Cal 26.5 SOB Manual. Fine & V Rare.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is an Art-Deco Manual Gents' Wristwatch, dating from circa 1930’s, yet is in amazing condition. It’s a fine & very rare timepiece. ~~~ Case is crafted in stainless steel, perfectly proportioned, measuring 30mm (not including winder) x 38mm (from lug to lug), of rarely seen & desirable extended cushion shape, completed with original Omega winder...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 True Art Deco Benrus Wrist Watch, 28 x 26 M.M. 14k White and Yellow Gold 2 piece hinged case with hand Chased design work on the top and sides. 17 Jewel, mechanical, manua...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1936, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed s...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
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 / ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Rolex Tudor Vintage Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

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Rose Gold

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco, diamond and platinum cocktail watch, set with approximately 10.00ct of old-cut diamonds. The dial is rectangular and is painted with black, Art Deco style, Arabic nu...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Width 34mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bailey, Banks & Biddle STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. White Gold with Gold Filled Matching Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Platinum

Rolex Prince "Railway" Chronometer Watch 9K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Rolex Prince "Railway" watch. This model was given this name due to the fact that these cases resembled early railroad cars. This is a reference 1768 and dates to 1930...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

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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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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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18k Gold

Antique Patek Philippe Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Patek Philippe Ref. 258729 white face pocket watch in 18K yellow gold. Featuring a mechanical hand winding movement, Arabic numeral hour...
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Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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18k Gold

Gruen Curvex Majesty Yellow Gold Filled Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1939 Gruen Curvex Majesty Wrist Watch, 52 M.M. extreme curved Yellow Gold Filled 2 Piece case. Caliber 330 Manual wind movement, original silvered d...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold-filled

Philippe Stainless Steel Art Deco Chronograph Manual Watch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE:Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. Landeron 39 DIAL / HANDS: Original Art Deco Numbers / Leaf Hands DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 36mm ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Swiss...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tissot 14Kt. Art Deco Gold Watch and Bracelet with Original Dial from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Longines 14Kt. White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Watch, Dial by Stern Freres 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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14k Gold

Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 / 36 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT: ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Original Two Tone Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is as fine a pocket watch as we have ever seen. The watch looks like if just came out of the factory. It is also supplied with an original vintage pocket watch chain so you wear it as soon as it arrives. 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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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Steel

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Full Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1879 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold-filled

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Gold Dial with engraved Baton Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is an extremely rare and unusual watch. The crown is even done in solid gold and stamped 585 (14Kt solid gold). The dial is entirely done in solid gold as well and the numbers are engraved into the dial plate. Fitted with a high grade Swiss movement this watch still keeps excellent time. It also comes with a distinctive art nouveau buckle...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shreve & Co. Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ladies Watch from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 15mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windi...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Woman Watch in Platinum with Diamonds Mechanical Mouvement French
Located in Paris, FR
ART DECO WATCH adorned with a rectangular dial, gray background, Arabic numerals. Geometric design dotted with 8/8 cut diamonds. Platinum frame. Mechanical movement with revised manu...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Omega Chronograph Wrist Watch, 18K Rose Gold 37 M.M. 3 piece signed Omega case with flexible lugs. 17 Jewel Nickle and Gilt lever movement, 2 Register Chronograph functions operated by a single button with Fly back function operated by a Button in the crown, original Black dial with Gold Gilt Printing, outer timing track, and a sweep seconds hand. New Lucertola Italy, Black Lizard strap...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

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Rose Gold

I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Breguet Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking hand made watch was produced by the legendary house of International Watch Company, based in Schaffhausen Switzerland. The firm is still in business today and makes spectacular watches. This piece, done in the art deco style is in nearly new condition and it comes with a pocket...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Longines Vintage Steel Chronograph Pocket Watch with Original Box and Papers
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Longines Chronograph Pocket Watch, 51 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with inside dust cover, 17 Jewel Caliber LXW nickle lever movem...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

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Steel

Gubelin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Manual Winding Dress Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
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 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This fantastic and elegant watch was sold by the legendary house of Van Cleef & Arpels. It is the ultimate in Ultra Thin and is entirely hand made. It has just been serviced by our finest watchmaker and we offer it with our 18 month warranty. Only Cartier offered watches of the quality along with Van Cleef. The watch is called a Half Hunter, as you can check the without opening the cover, or open it for a more accurate reading. This watch is offered with an 18Kt. Gold and Platinum Pocket Watch Chain...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Tiffany & Co. by Concord Sterling Silver Art Deco Hand Hammered 8 Day Clock 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Hand Hammered / Art Deco 8 Day Travel Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Omega / Tissot Art Deco Yellow Gold Filled Rare Watch with Original Dial, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega / Tissot STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / S...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Cartier. A Rare Gold Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1930
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Cartier. A Rare Slim 18ct yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1930s. Dial: The superb silver engine turned dial features Arabic numerals with outer minute track. The original b...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

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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French Vintage 1930s Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Waltham Gold Filled Tortue Shaped Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels / Caliber 0-Size DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Original Dial with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and all original watch was produced by Waltham in 1930, just after the 1929 banking collapse and the repercussions of that collapse were not yet to be felt. It appears to be fitted with an original period strap and buckle. The strap is to fragile to wear on a daily basis, but it does indicate what fine condition the watch is in. It is also fitted with an original period buckle, which we have attached to the new strap supplied with the watch. The watch has a flawless original dial, which we never see on watches this old. Also still has its original Blued Steel Hands as well. This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. You can really count on this watch as well and can wear it all the time. You will not see another like this one, I am sure of that. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of the factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Art Deco Watch Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite watch fob pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This sophisticated Art Deco piece showcases an elong...
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Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Illinois White Gold Filled Watch Art Deco Wrist Watch 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Retailed by Yard Yellow Gold manual Wristwatch , circa 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Patek Philippe wristwatch created in the 1930s and retailed by Yard. Rectangular case, Arabic numerals, manual-wind movement, 18 jewels, numb...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
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...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Strap from 1931
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Lozenge Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS /...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Vintage Croton Ladies 14 Karat Gold Wristwatch 9 Total Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ladies 14 Karat Watch 9 Total Diamonds 0.18 TDW. 17 Jewel Switzerland, famous for a people of impeccable nature, from whom the most precise instruments...
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Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Vintage Rolex Precision Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's vintage 1938 33mm Rolex Precision in stainless steel. Featuring a silver dial with applied arabic numbers, a small seconds subdial and a steel ...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. I. W. C. Watch Company Rose Gold Manual Wind Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round, Classic METAL: 14 Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Je...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Rolex 1930s Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Oyster Case Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Rose Gold top with Steel back oyster Case and curved down Lugs. mechanical, manual wind movement, ori...
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Swiss Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 27mm MO...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 16mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

14k Gold

FLATO Platinum and Diamond Travel Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unusual watch clock was created by Paul Flato in New York in the 1930s. Paul Flato was famous for his whimsical imaginative designs. In the 1930's, he counted both socialites ...
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American Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 5.44ct Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch - Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930s 5.44 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail watch - boxed; part of our collection of diamond watches. This stunning, fine and impre...
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Unknown Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men's Wrist Watch, French Hallmarked 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Tonneau Shape CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Caliber 10.85 DIAL / HANDS: Roman Numerals / Blued Ste...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Sweep Seconds Watch circa 1934
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco Lady Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch, 18kt Wt Gold & Plat, France, c1935
Located in London, GB
Weight: 31.90gr Metal: 18kt White Gold and Platinum Stones: 49 Diamonds • Total Carat Weight: 2.50ct approx • Cut: 14 Baguette / 35 Single cut • Colour: H/I • Clarity: VS/SI Co...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Watch High Grade 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamond CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 10mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Platinum

Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Pearl Bracelet circa, 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 10mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Ruby Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch With Double Cord
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co., Art Deco, ruby diamond and platinum cocktail wristwatch, with a circular, white dial, with black Arabic numerals, signed Tiffany & Co., with blue steel hands, with a...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Gubelin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Handmade Wristwatch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, 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 /...
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Art Deco Vintage 1930s Watches

Waltham Classic with a white dial Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Waltham in 14k with cushion shaped case with a white dial with set luminous Arabic hour markers on a leather strap with a gold fill tang clasp. Manual w/ sub-seconds. Circa 1...
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Vintage 1930s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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