20th Century Watches

Vintage Fred Force 10 watch in gold-plated metal, quartz movement, white dial with Roman numerals, original rice-grain mesh bracelet with invisible clasp. Diameter 2.5 cm (excluding ...

Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...

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Chopard Happy Sport Fish Watch Model: 27/8921-402 Serial: 1000935 This Chopard Happy Sport Fish watch has a stainless steel case approx. 31mm in diameter. Navy blue dial with whit...

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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 1stD...

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. 1968 LONGINES Vintage Ultra Chron High-Beat Mens Watch with Box - 14K Gold Special "High Frequency" Watch - All Original - Beautiful Condition with Box - 1 Year Warranty In 1967, to commemorate the company's 100th anniversary, Longines released the Ultra-Chron, a new line of extremely accurate wristwatches. Depending on the watch, the balance system ticked away at a speedy 28,800 or a blazing 36,000 beat per hour pace, giving it the ability to run incredibly accurately. Those that beat at 36,000 beats per hour balance system, twice the speed of many traditional watches, ticked away at the fastest beat rate of the era, ensuring exceptional accuracy. Only a few specialist models of watches from a handful of brands beat at 36,000 per hour. The ad campaign's slogan for this award-winning watch was "A New Standard of Time: Guaranteed Accurate to a Minute a Month." In a world before quartz technology, this was an audacious claim. Ultra-Chron watches were the first widely-produced watches to guarantee this accuracy. And it was proved true, even in "real world" testing conditions. Today's offering showcases this early, superior all-original Ultra Chron. It has a truly wonderful retro design with classic dial markers and unusual hands. Its case is a monococque one-body design which originally had a strong watch-resistance. At just under 34mm, it is about the size of a Rolex Date model. It has all of its original parts and is a superior example. It bezel and lugs have never been polished - the top sides and ends of the lugs edges are so sharp they could almost cut you. It has one scratch on the side of a lug from previous opening and one small mark on the right hand side also from previous opening - otherwise it presents as just short of mint. Its untouched original dial is mint even under magnification. One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new Longines in our testing recording position. While the crown is not at all difficult to wind and the watch winds fine without any real issue, the reverser wheels on these watches are often not buttery smooth and make for a firmer feeling wind, so if you'd prefer not to handwind it it could be a good candidate to be put on a watch winder. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap, and it comes with a Longines buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Accompanying the watch is its Ultra Chron box. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Longines Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 14,568,218 Year built: c. 1968 Model: Ultra-Chron Designed for: Men Function: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Semi-Quick Set Date Case material: 14K gold Case markings (outside): 14K GOLD, Use 1225 Wrench Case condition: Its bezel and lugs have never been polished - the top sides and ends of the lugs edges are so sharp they could almost cut you. It has one scratch on the side of a lug from previous opening and one small mark on the right hand side also from previous opening - otherwise it presents as just short of mint. Dimensions: 33.5mm wide (excluding crown), 39mm long lug tip-to-tip Hands: Original, gold, wonderful retro styling Movement type: Longines Ultra Chron...

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Vintage IWC 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Onyx Inlay & Diamond Bezel – 36mm A striking and uncommon design from International Watch Co. (IWC), this vintage men’s dress watch features a...

1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Watch Model: 18238 Serial: L327924 This elegant 18K yellow gold men's Rolex features day/date settings and quickset design. Champa...

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. 1969 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens First Generation Watch - 18K Gold Plated & Stainless Beautiful Original Condition - Interesting & Distinctive - 1 Year Warranty Created in 1967 by Omega's sales director Robert Forster, the Dynamic is an iconic example of a true retro style. The clean and functional watch, a considerable success for Omega, possessed a number of designed elements that made it stand out: * An ellipse shape with recessed crown determined to be the best geometric shape for the wrist, determined after extensive study * Unicoc case with hermetically sealed crystal water-resistant to a depth of 30m. * Available with a stainless steel bracelet or easily interchangeable water-resistant Cor-fam straps According to an Omega advertisement at the time, "The shape of the Omega Dynamic was determined by the anatomy of your wrist; its dial by the workings of your eyes; it strap by the physiology of your skin." Today's offering showcases this first generation Dynamic in our beautiful original condition. The first generation of the watch lasted only from 1968 until 1970. It has an awesome two-tone sector dial with champagne tones. As one of the early Dynamics, before Omega switched to using the 1000 series movements for the line, it is powered by Omega's high-grade caliber 563/565. One of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, it was at the top-tier of the 500 series. It has a quick-setting date and is arguably the finest mass-produced automatic movement from era. It is all-original and presents in beautiful condition - about as honest as they come. Its case has never been polished - it presents as just short of mint with a few light hairlines. Its fabulous two-tone Omega sector dial...

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. 1967 TUDOR (Rolex) PRINCE OYSTERDATE Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold Rolex Case, Crown & Bracelet - Original Condition - 1 Year Warranty More and more collectors are becoming acquainted with watches from Rolex's Tudor brand, creations which have become increasingly more collectible. Watches in the Tudor line, apart from the fact that they utilize ebauche movements, are similar to those of Rolex in design and construction. When Rolex launched the Tudor brand in 1945, they strongly intended that the public perception of its quality had to equal that of Rolex. To achieve this lofty aim, until the mid-1990's, Tudor watches featured Rolex cases and crowns, and, until 1971, Rolex bracelets. An advertisement in Britain's Horological Journal in vintage times stated that Tudor's were, "Manufactured under strict Rolex supervision and bear the Rolex label of guarantee." Today's offering showcases this Pre-Owned Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref. 7966 in uncommon 18K gold. In the vintage era, 18K gold Tudors occupy a uniquely uncommon position, particularly when the model in question is not a formal dress watch but a robust, Oyster-cased sports reference such as the Tudor Prince Oysterdate. Tudor was conceived as Rolex’s tool-watch counterpart—engineered for durability, value, and everyday wear—so the overwhelming majority of Prince Oysterdate production was executed in steel or steel-and-gold. Solid 18K cases ran counter to the brand’s practical ethos and were produced only in very small numbers, often for specific markets, like certain parts of Europe and Asia or special retailer driven commissions. Tudor did not actively promote solid-gold sports Oysters the way Rolex did with Day-Dates or gold Submariners decades later. As a result, surviving examples represent an unusual convergence of Tudor’s purposeful DNA with the material language of haute horology: the reassuring weight and warmth of solid gold paired with a case design originally intended for daily, active use. This tension—luxury metal wrapped around a watch meant to be worn, not protected—gives 18K non-dress Tudors a quiet rarity and a character that feels far more intentional and historically revealing than a conventional gold dress watch. Patterned after the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, one of the company's staple models, it is thinner and of course a bit more affordable than its Rolex sibling. However, it has two more desirable features than its Rolex siblin - it is thinner and a bit more affordable than its Rolex sibling and shares the same diameter. It also has a semi quick-setting date, something that its more expensive sibling didn't even have. And interestingly, the fact this Tudor is 18K gold makes it far rarer than an 18K Rolex Oyster...

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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. 1918 Longines for Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens Single Button World War I Military Chronograph Watch - Sterling Silver World's First Chronograph Wristwatch - A True Legend - Original - 1 Year Warranty Today's showcases this very collectable and rare caliber 13.33 late World War I era chronograph. First developed in 1913, like many chronograph pocket watches, the 13.33 relies on a single pusher to start, start and reset the chronograph. Invoiced by Longines on October 19th, 1918 to the A. Wittnauer Company, it was retailed through Tiffany & Co. significantly adding to its desirability. While some of the dials for these watches contained colorful scales, the so-called "military style" dial on this very early example is much more utilitarian and uncluttered and goes along well with the watch's trench style design. It's easy to read large numerals and luminous cathedral hands gave it a natural suitability for military uses, particularly important at the time this watch was produced. It is in pleasing original condition down to the all of the register hands and has matching serial and case numbers. The dual signed sterling silver case - signed with the traditional Longines signature and also stamped Tiffany & Co., is in honest condition Its clean dial is in excellent condition with one discretely touched up small spot by 11. Two of our Master Watchmakers worked for the last year and half years restoring the movement of this special watch to breathe new life into the chronograph which works well (restoration value $2195). Photos of the beautifully finished movement available upon request (you should ask for one!) It is keeping very accurate time. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new Hirsch leather strap designed for fixed lugs use and a vintage Longines buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Also accompanying it are inner and outer vintage Longines boxes. If you're familiar with modern Longines, the Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph 180th Anniversary Limited Edition was specially designed to mark the brand’s 180th anniversary's and is closely based on the original 13.33 watches. In my opinion the 13.33 is not yet fully appreciated and still a bit under priced, and I would not be surprised to see it continue to increase in value closer to that of the 13ZN. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Longines 13.33 chronograph: During Longines' golden era from the 1910's to the 1940's, while the idea of flight grew from the margins into a practical and valuable endeavor, the company's wristwatches earned a reputation as the constant cockpit companions of pioneering aviators. One of the significant characteristics of the chronograph models of these watches were that they featured an "in house" Longines movement fully designed and built by Longines. Very few of even the top chronograph watches use "in-house" produced caliber; iconic movements that power distinguished watches like the Rolex Daytona, Gallet Multichron 12, or even the exceedingly rare Patek Philippe 1518...

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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. 1970's CORUM Vintage Classic Mens Automatic Luxury Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition - Fully Corum with Buckle - 1 Year Warranty Corum is best known today for designs that lean bold and inventive, but this reference shows the brand’s quieter talent: a well-judged, classically proportioned dress watch that feels timeless on the wrist. Today's offering showcases this prime example of a vintage Corum watch...

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A classic vintage Omega Constellation Chronometer automatic wristwatch, featuring the iconic C-shape case design introduced in the late 1960s. Produced circa 1968, this highly regard...

This exceptional vintage Cartier ladies' wristwatch represents the pinnacle of French haute horlogerie and high jewelry craftsmanship. Created by Cartier, the legendary Parisian hous...

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This very sophisticated Swiss Piaget creation, imagined and crafted in the early 1970's is as rare it is elegant and aesthetic. With oval head and band fabricated entirely of 18K ye...

Rolex Lady Datejust 18K Yellow Gold President 69178 Champagne Dial R5544*** Description Authentic Rolex Lady-Datejust reference 69178 crafted entirely in solid 18-karat yellow gold ...

This 100% authentic Hermès Heure H watch (Medium model, 30 mm) is crafted in yellow gold–plated steel with a cream sunburst dial. It features a sleek square case (lug-to-lug 30 mm, w...

An elegant vintage Christian Dior ladies wristwatch, dating to the 1990s. The watch features a rectangular gold-tone case with a minimalist light dial, signed Christian Dior Paris, f...

An elegant and iconic vintage Gucci unisex wristwatch, dating to the 1990s. The watch features a two-tone stainless steel and gold-tone case, paired with a matching articulated brace...

Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ladies watch, beautifully crafted in a combination of a platinum case and victorian cut natural diamonds on platinum strap. A...

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Exquisite French Art Deco–era watch brooch crafted in platinum, featuring approximately 6.75 carats of old-cut diamonds. The design showcases an elegant fleur-de-lis motif suspending...

Elegant late Art Deco Benrus wristwatch crafted in solid 14K white gold with striking stepped diamond-set shoulders inspired by classic skyscraper architecture. Powered by a high-gra...

Details: Beautiful Art Deco period solid gold Rolex Prince watch from 1938. The Prince style watch is distinguished by the second dial which displays the seconds hand. This watch has a solid 9 carat gold case, which is stamped on the interior of the case. The band is 14K two-tone yellow and rose gold, the band is not stamped but has hallmarks that are photographed. The band has been acid tested for purity in three spots, and tests at 14K Gold. This watch is keeping accurate time, and has been stored in a dry safe. This is a classic style that will fit nicely into any collection! This is a stunning piece! Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order! Specs: 9K case 14K band Style #2736 (on back) Serial #47406 (on back) Rolex Ref 2735 Circa 1938 Rolex Vintage Rectangular solid gold case with solid wire gold fixed lugs. This watch is manual hand winding. Face is marked Rolex with blued steel hands. Interior movement is signed Rolex 15 Rubies...

Retro Diamond Croton Silk Cord Watch in 14k White Gold This retro-era wristwatch is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a Croton mechanical movement framed by prong-set dia...

--Bezel Stones:-- (85) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Marqise Cut - Pavé & Prong Set - E/F Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.98ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Emera...

Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Weight: 106 Grams Width: 36mm (not including the crown) Height:...

Original Omega Geneve Watch. Case Height 43mm Case diameter 38mm l get the watches from First Hand Users. The Watches have never been opened İns...

Obrey Paris Elegant Silver Watch Bracelet from the 1980's. Heavy silver link chain link with classic oval hand wind movement. Hermes quality silver manufacture, very heavy quality. M...

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Vintage Ladies 14k White Gold "Omega" Manual Cocktail Watch w/ .85pts Diamonds Specifications: main stone: ROUND CUT DIAMONDS diamonds: 40 PIECES carat total weight: APP...

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Classic Bulgari Diagono Automatic Stainless Steel case and bracelet ladies wristwatch. The name Diagono is inspired by the Greek agon, or competition. ...

Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 48.1 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Diameter): 32mm (not includ...

Marcel Boucher Mod lucite chrome women's wrist watch ca 1970 The futuristic design combines a circular lucite disc that frames the black watch dial The...

Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...

Seiko Flightmaster Pilot Chronograph Watch in Stainless Steel This Seiko Flightmaster pilot’s watch features the well-known SNA411P1 configuration, crafted in stainless steel with a...

Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Royal Oak Cube Year: 1978-1984 Material: 18k Yellow Gold  Dial: Dark Gray Tapisserie Case Measurement: 33mm x 36mm Movement: Quartz Condition: Very Good...

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. 1962 ROLEX EXPLORER...

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. 1945 BREITLING Vintage...

Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Dress Year: 1985-94 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Onyx and Pavé Diamond Case Measurement: 28mm x 32mm Movement: Manual Wind  Condition: Very Good Weig...

--Stone(s):-- (46) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Single Cut - Pave Set - 0.45ctw (approx.) Case Material: Solid Platinum Case Overall Height: 28.5mm (1.1") Case Width: 14mm (0....

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OMEGA Vintage diamond ruby blue satin cocktail watch Reference: CAWG/A00317 Brand: Omega Collection: Circa Mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1960s) Material: Fabric Color: Navy, Pink Pat...

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...

Maker: Rolex Model: DayDate 18078 Year: 1988 Material: 18k Yellow Gold  Dial: Black and Gold Stick Case Measurement: 36mm Movement: Automatic Condition: Very Good Weight: 78 Grams Si...

A classic Raymond Weil Parsifal wristwatch featuring elegant Roman numerals, a refined white dial, and the iconic two-tone stainless steel and gold-accented bezel. This model blends ...