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Period: 20th Century
Rolex Oyster Lady Perpetual Gold Date. Ladies wristwatch, 1970s/80s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Lady Perpetual Gold Date. Ladies wristwatch, original bracelet in two-tone steel and 18 carat gold. 1970s / 80s. Case diameter: 26 mm. In excellent original condition. All watches...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Omega Constellation Pie Pan Dog Legs with Crosshair Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Reference Number:168.005 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated & Stainless steel Measurements : ...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 Kt Rolex Big Bubble Back Ovettone, Ref 6030 Automatic Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt full Gold Rolex Ref. 6031 Big Bubble Back Ovettone, First Datejust Automatic Wrist Watch Movement : Mechanical with Automatic Winding Case & Strap : 18 Kt Yellow Gold Rolex Ref. 6030 / 6031 Big Bubble Back Ovettone Extremely rare model in 18kt gold It was the first Date...
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Swiss Artisan 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding Reference number: 2624 Movement: Manual winding Case: 18 kt. Rose gold, Diameter 35...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Rolex 16750 GMT Master Pepsi Stainless Steel Original Spider Glossy Dial
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16750 Serial: 8487*** Year: 1984 Model: GMT Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Pepsi - Red and Blue Dial: ...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Manual Wristwatch, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and platinum cocktail wristwatch, with a white, round dial, with black Arabic hand painted numerals, within a ring of minute markers, with black enamelled hands, ...
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British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust White Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom White Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And ...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Celine Paris Gold Watch New in box Circle Face Wrist watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovey Gold tone Celine Wrist Watch. In original box 1 inch diameter Face .50 in. wide band. In box, never worn. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwest...
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French 20th Century Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: De Luxe / Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Baume & Mercier ladies gold watch with Roman numerals. The oval face is painted to simulate green agate. It measures 13/16" x 15/16". The st...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1950s platinum and diamond watch
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1950s platinum and diamond watch has approximately 5 carats of F-G colour VVS clarity diamonds. Most of the diamonds are round cut except the 10 baguette cut diamonds...
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French Contemporary Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950s platinum and diamond watch
1950s platinum and diamond watch
$11,200 Sale Price
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Rolex Datejust 36 36mm Ref 16014 Rare Jubilee dial anniversary dial Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference Number: 16014 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic 3035 Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : 36mm (without cr...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

TAG HEUER Formula 1 WAZ1210
Located in London, GB
This Tag Heuer Formula 1 WA1210 is a bit of a nostalgic fun from the mid 90’s. This Tag Heuer is durable, reliable and quirky and all under £400! These Formula 1 WA1210’s have had ...
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20th Century Watches

18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k yellow gold Omega Men Watch. It is a Seamaster De Ville model. It is known as an elegant dress watch. It has a manual winding movemen...
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Swiss Modern 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebel 1911 Ladies Wristwatch – 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Leather Strap 879901
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, DE
Timeless elegance – the Ebel 1911 ladies’ watch combines luxurious materials with clean lines and subtle sophistication. The case is crafted fro...
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Swiss Modern 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with 7 floating diamonds in the dial, diamond set bezel and sides. Br...
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Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Presentation Pocket Watch, 47 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside Gold dust cover, 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, Mat finish Gold Dial. Engraved presentation dated 1933 on the inside dust cover. Matching Case and Movement numbers, signed Tiffany & Co. and Patek Philippe on the Case and Movement as well. Comes in the original fitted Tiffany & Company presentation case with original 14k Pocket Knife...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Dial 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Herna 14K YG Pocket Watch with 18K Gold Engraving Hinged Cover
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Herna 14K yellow gold pocket watch pendant with 18K yellow gold engraving on both side hinged cover and a 17 jewels incabloc shock protection Swiss made manual wind movement ...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Art Deco Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco diamond watch with platinum casing and 14K White Gold band. Metal: Platinum Case and 14K White Gold Weight: 13.5 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50...
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Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Classic Calvin Klein Ladies Wristwatch, Late 20th Century
By Calvin Klein
Located in bronshoj, DK
Classic Calvin Klein ladies wristwatch. Late 20th century. The watch case measures: 28 x 16 mm. In excellent condition. Swiss made. All watches are thoroug...
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Swiss Modern 20th Century Watches

1969 OMEGA DYNAMIC First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch
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 via other online sites with a 5.0 star rating. 1969 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1431J vintage square watch 37 x 27mm is fitted with a 10"200 caliber movement #951699. The Watch is made in 1...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K y...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial 1507, 1966's
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1507 Year: 1966 Serial number: 14xxxxx Reference: C04387 Case: 34mm without crown; 18K YG case shows sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inne...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding , Collectors Case: 15 Kt Gold diameter 25.5 mm x 8.3 mm, 15 jewels Dial: Silver colour guilloche dial with...
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Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Boucheron Reflet Watch. Vintage Boucheron AL 404799 Stainless Steel
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Extremely rare Boucheron Wristwatch made in Paris. It is from the Reflet collection Smaller size. ref 404799 Stainless Steel with 18k Gold Plate. Condition: Excellent working condition. New Battery replaced. Comes with original Boucheron straps Details: 18mm by 30mm watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Factory Original Champagne Dial, 1980's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold

Movado Limited Edition Museum Sapphire Watch Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Basic Info: Brand Movado Model Museum Reference number ref.Saphire n C80 - 40-40-884/RGlox - LTD ref. n 144 Movement Quartz Case material Yellow gold Bracelet material Yellow gold Ye...
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Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1970's MOVEMENT / C...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vertex-Supreme Watch in Platinum Case & 9ct White Gold 2 Row Strap & Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This stunning art deco Vertex-Supreme watch features a platinum case with 9ct White Gold 2 row strap, 0.80ct of Diamonds. The dial has been designed with...
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Swiss Art Deco 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1500's DIAL / HANDS: Custom Blue Dial...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome stainless steel wristwatch from the "Pasha" collection by Cartier. It features chronograph moment with dials for minutes, hours and seconds, as well as date by 5 o'clock pos...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 68274
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Midsize Men's or Ladies Steel Watch 68274 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel (31mm ...
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Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

RADO Watch. Rado Marco Polo Automatic watch. Mens Rado 11839 Calendar.
By RADO
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
RADO Marco POLO 11839 Mens Watch 1960s Fully Automatic Mechanical watch. Silver with Gold Tone. 40mm by 36mm case 18k Rolled Gold Bracelet. Or...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Retro Vintage 1950's Diamond Cocktail Dress Watch in Platinum, Swiss Movement
Located in London, GB
A retro, 1950's cocktail watch created with sophistication and elegance. A small off-white watch face accompanied with gold time intervals is bordered with a thick diamond rim set in...
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British Retro Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Rare Day-Date Oxblood Stella Dial Bark Finish 1807
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring the highly collectable Oxblood Stella dial which is complemented by a fixed Bark Finish yellow gold bezel. The piece is fitted with p...
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Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Eska Vintage Women Watch Automatic Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this elegant women's watch from Eska, a little horological jewel that is sure to capture the attention of all who set eyes on it. The dial of this Eska watch is a subtle off...
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Swiss Retro Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Peti Ronde two tone gold - Lady watch
Located in MADRID, ES
Watchmaking has been part of Van Cleef & Arpels' legacy since its founding. Faithful to its poetic conception of life, the House uses its experience in High Jewelry to embellish watc...
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French Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner Gilt Dial Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
This is an ultra rare 1950's Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner. This watch is extremely rare due to its black gilt dial. This watch is powered by the renown JLC caliber 476/3 17 jewel...
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Swiss Retro Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 21mm ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Yellow Dial 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies a...
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Swiss Retro Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piquet Meridian Watch. AP 18k and Stainless Steel 22mm 56176
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Authentic Audemars Piquet Ladies Watch Meridian Collection 18k Yellow Gold with Stainless Steel Case and Links. Ref. 56176 Quartz Movement Condition: Limited visible signs of we...
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Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 68274 Black Dial Steel 18K White Gold Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 68274 Serial: R785*** Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case ...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Midas Series / Art Deco Tank METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982M DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone in Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement 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. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking and dependable watch by this legendary American House from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch is offered with what appears to be an original period Alligator strap and an original Hamilton buckle and box. While the strap is to fragile to be practical it does indicate that this watch is in nearly new condition. Hamilton was devoted to excellence from their most modest watch to their finest. For example, Hamilton Dials were made in all Sterling Silver with Solid Gold 18Kt. Applied Numerals. No American house did this on all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep dependable time for the next 200 years if you give it a service every so often. Hamilton History The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy. All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military. In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world. Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement. In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us, someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial Early 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diam...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

BVLGARI Team Watch Leather Strap 28mm
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications Brand: BVLGARI Case Size: 28 mm Strap Length: ~8", fits a wrist up to 7" Material: Stainless steel Movement : Quartz Bracelet: original BVLGARI leather str...
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Swiss Modern 20th Century Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch. Circa 1940. Swiss made. Wrist length: approx. 18.50 centimeters. Case dimensions: 1.50 ...
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European Retro Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOV...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch Dial: White Enamel dial with black Roman numerals ,2 Rose Cut Diamonds in hour & m...
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Swiss Artisan 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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