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Period: 20th Century
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold oval case lady's watch by Cartier Paris. Case measures 30mm x 22mm excl. crown. Cartier leather band with 18k gold Cartier deployant...
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French 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial, circa 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34m...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch retailed by Shreve Crump & Low, 24 X 13 M.M. Platinum case set with Old cut Diamonds. Hand Engraved ...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Omega De Ville Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 48 Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive women's watch by Omega. 18k yellow gold and diamonds. Beautiful Omega De Ville ladies' watch, 18k yellow gold case and strap. Bracelet...
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Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue 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 Modernist Vintage 20th Century Watches

Vintage Omega Lady Wrist Watch in 18 Karat White Gold, Set with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Omega Lady Wrist Watch in 18 Karat White Gold. Set with Diamonds. Mechanical manual winding movement. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Green Dial from 1960's and 70's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's/1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Seiko Stainless Steel Day Date Chronograph from 1990's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Seiko Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day Date Chrono / Reference 6002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diame...
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Japanese Modernist 20th Century Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Solid Gold with a Ruby & Diamond Bezel 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cocktail Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Ruby and Diamond CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tone Rolex Datejust in stainless steel with 18k gold overlay. 36mm dial ref. 1601 Datejust with gold-colored dial and 3 o'clock cyclops complication. Fluted bezel with sapphire c...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Pomp and Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Pomp Pocket Watch. Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Dial with hairline crack. Enamel decoration worn in places. Diameter measured without t...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier tank watch ca' 1980's. Gold plated 925 sterling case with manual movement and classic citrine cabochon crown. Includes service p...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Citrine

Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines enamel pendant watch. Gray blue and white enamel and gold face, with a matching 22 inch chain. Circa 1912. 14k white gold 21.9 grams Tested: 14k 14k white gold Length: 22 Inches Dangle: 2.5 inches Watch: 1.25 inches Width: 2.03mm Depth: 2.03mm Inside case:14k Whittnauer Watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Automatic 1725
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier Tank Americaine in yellow 18k gold, automatic. Blued hands, circular crown set with faceted blue sapphire. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Silvered guilloche ...
Category

Swiss Art Deco 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Tudor Prince 12856
Located in London, GB
This Tudor Prince 12856 is a fine example, made under licence from Dennison in the UK in the 1950’s. Fine working order and condition throughout and to make it that little more speci...
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European Vintage 20th Century Watches

Cartier Pasha Chrono Yellow Gold Watch 2111 1
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition Yellow Gold Movement: Automatic Case size: 38mm Year: 1998 Sapphire crystal Chronograph, Date indicator Double-fold clasp Weight: 166gr Comes with Box, no papers
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20th Century Watches

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Ruby Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Ruby Dial (This dial is not...
Category

Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Gruen Two-Tone Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Art Deco Automatic Watch from 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 460SS-733 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 46253 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Dial with Gilt Markers / Gilt Hands 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 great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had a large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. This is the only example of this watch we have ever seen. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing. Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were popular with consumers for many years. In the 1920s, Gruen was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States. The company employed over 1...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier 18Kt. Gold Grand Tank Art Deco with Original Dial and Paper's, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Grand Tank / Cartier Americain METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 45mm X Width 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original White with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most famous models by one of the worlds most famous houses. The Cartier Grand Tank...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Rolex Datejust Ladies Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Ladies Datejust features a stylish 18 carat yellow gold finish. This pairs beautifully with the matching gold dial and bold yellow gold index hour markers and hands. As...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust MOP Diamond Ruby Dial Smooth Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Ruby Dial (This dial is not orig...
Category

Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex 1978 Yellow Gold Self Winding Date Wristwatch with Custom Diamond Bezel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Date, Reference 1570, 34 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster Case with Custom Diamond Bezel approximately 1 Carat. Caliber 1570 Automatic, ...
Category

Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Black Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
Located in San Fernando, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16013-BLK-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16013 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Blue Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald...
Category

Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Orange Dial Engine Turned Bezel 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length x...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Oval Pocket Watch by Longines
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An art deco Tiffany & Co. pocket watch crafted in sterling silver. The oval watch features a silver dial with bold Arabic numerals and the Tiffany & ...
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Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Audemars Piguet Diamond and Gold Watch Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 79.8 grams Length: 7.45 inches Stones Detail: Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: .50 carat, t...
Category

Unknown Retro 20th Century Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Sea Wolf Stainless Steel Automatic Diver Wrist Watch, circa 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zodiac STYLE / REFERENCE: Diver METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Black Original / Modified Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Fitted with an Original Bracelet WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. The Zodiac Wrist Watch is an iconic vintage Diver...
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Swiss Modernist Vintage 20th Century Watches

18 kt Gold Patek Philippe Million Dollar Associate Wrist Watch Ref 3565
Located in Antwerp, BE
GOLDEN PATEK PHILIPPE 'MILLION DOLLAR ASSOCIATE' with Patek Philippe Extract From The Archives Ref 3565 from 1969 MOVEMENT: automatic, 27-460M FUNCTIO...
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Swiss Artisan 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Art-Deco 9K Gold Manual Mens' Watch by ROTARY, Super-Sports, Non Magnetic.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Gold Art-Deco Gents' Watch by ROTARY, Super-Sports 9K Gold Cushion Case Non magnetic Manual Swiss Movement circa 1930's Leather strap Comes with box and valuation
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Chaumet Wristwatch in 18K Gold and Diamonds, Model Style
Located in Paris, FR
Woman's wristwatch in 18K GOLD and diamonds from the house of CHAUMET. Model Style. Watch length for a 16.5 cm wrist Watch width 23 mm Dial height: 3.6 cm 100 diamonds on the bezel weighing approximately 3 carats Watch water...
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French 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Mens Stainless Steel Datejust Silver Stick Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-SLV-STK-FLT-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14k/Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Silv...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Rare 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Accutron New Condition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Accutron, by Bulova STYLE / REFERENCE: Asymmetrical / M9 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Orange Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Dia...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Blue Rainbow Dial (This dial is not origin...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens Datejust Silver Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-SLV-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custo...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch Cover embossed with the head of Lady Liberty her crown embossed with the word Sovereign, milled band with concealed catch, dial signed Benrus di...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Quartz from 1979 In Unpolished Condition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 17000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm x Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Quartz Winding / Caliber 5035 DIAL / HANDS: Original Charcoal with Baton Markers / Original Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Datejust Jubilee Bracelet 24mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This Rolex Quartz...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Cachet Vintage Ladies Diamond Watch 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Cachet Ladies Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 12mm 41 grams marked "14kt" on buckle. 6.5 inch. Diamonds:...
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American 20th Century Watches

Patek Philippe 1566R Square Watch Rose Gold Circa 1947
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 1566R Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K rose gold measuring 26 x 26 mm, with 10"-200 ca...
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Swiss Retro Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial from 1972
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Rectangle Retro c1950's Manual Ladies' Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite Retro timepiece survived in beautiful condition, despite dating back to 1950's Made by United States of America's luxury brand Hamilton An attention-grabbing rect...
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American Retro Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 23mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with white gold hands and S...
Category

Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Whte Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
Located in San Fernando, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16013-WHT-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16013 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 36...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Black Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 6917-TT-BLK-DIA-AM-FLT-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Black Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Original Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet : Original Rolex 14K Yellow Gold And Stainless Steel Jubilee Band (This band will fit up to a 6.5 inch wrist) Condition : Fully Serviced, Polished, Time-Tested - Please refer to the images!! Warranty : 1 year warranty. Warranty on the movement is valid 1 year from the date of purchase. Warranty does not cover abuse, accidental damage or water damage. Customer is responsible for shipping expenses in the event warranty work is required. Shipping : All of our items are shipped within 3-5 business days. Domestic shipments are sent fully insured via Fedex 2 day air with signature confirmation. International shipments will be shipped via Fedex International Priority fully insured. The buyer is responsible for any/all custom duties...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Women's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Women's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #6650 Case #4306T 18k Yellow Gold Rectangular Case 13 mm Wide (15 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 25 ...
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Swiss Modern Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Mens Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-PMOP-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Cust...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Gubelin Stainless Steel Automatic Triple Date Moon Phase Calendar Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Screw Back Case METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Diameter 37mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT...
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Swiss Art Deco 20th Century Watches

Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Green Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 6917
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Presidential 18kt Gold Green Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 6917 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or blemishe...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch Ref#16013
Located in San Fernando, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16013-PMOP-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16013 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Size : 3...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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 20th Century Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Seiko Chronograph AKA 'UFO'. Ref 6138 0040, Year circa 1976.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Seiko Chronograph reference 6138 0040 aka "UFO" is presented in very good condition with some signs of use overall. This is a great vintage chrono ideal for daily use. We...
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Vintage 20th Century Watches

Rolex 26mm Datejust 18kt Gold Champagne Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust 18kt Gold Champagne Gold Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or blem...
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Swiss Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Green Vignette Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Green Vignette Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald Two Tone Watch 69173
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Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Blue Treated MOP Diamond Dial Watch 68273
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Treated MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polis...
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Swiss 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Black Rainbow Dial (This dial is not origi...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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