Mid-20th Century Watches

The Piaget Gold Watch is a luxurious timepiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 18K gold, this watch is not only a fashion state...

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. 1958 IWC Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Caliber 89 - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Iconic Movement - 1 Year Warranty Today offering showcases this very classic IWC with superior caliber 89 engine. It is full size, measuring 35.3mm in diameter. Powered by one of the most highly-regarded manually wound movements ever made, talked about in the same sentence as Pateks, the watch is rich in technical details. For those unfamiliar, the caliber 89 movement was designed by IWC's renowned technical director Albert Pellaton. All its parts are original. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition. Its case presents as just short of mint with light aging visible on the underside of the lugs and heaving aging hidden inside the engine bay as is common with these. On the wrist it presents as beautiful mint. Its royal blue dial has been expertly restored - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, it is a true deep and rich royal blue color. Its movement, which is very clean, has been freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. Photos of the inside available upon request. It is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new IWC in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a new leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. A nearly six and a half decade old IWC that looks new on the wrist! 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 special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, owner of Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,463,599 Case no.: 1,487,088 Year built: 1958 Case material: Stainless Steel Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men  Case condition: Presents as just short of mint with light aging visible on the underside of the lugs and heaving aging hidden inside the engine bay as is common with these. On the wrist, it presents as beautiful mint. Dial: Royal blue, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen, steel dart indexes, outer minute track, expertly restored Despite what the photos seem to suggest, it is a true deep and rich royal blue color. Dimensions: 35.3mm wide (without crown), 42.3mm lugs tip-to-tip Hands: Original, steel "dauphines" Jewels: 17 rubies Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket IWC style buckle We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition Movement type: IWC caliber...

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1969, unpolished, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex sign...

Egine brand French work 18 carat gold watch In good condition, very pretty bracelet typical of the 1950s To be reassembled manually every day. Tot...

Watchmaker: International Watch Co. (IWC) Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss-made Caliber No.: 89 Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Height: 42mm (Lug to lug) Case W...

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. 1966 TUDOR (Rolex) OYSTER PRINCE Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel Rolex Case & Crown - Gorgeous 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 Certified Pre-Owned Tudor Oyster Prince automatic mens watch in gorgeous original condition. We really like its cool mixed Roman and baton dial. Patterned after the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, one of the company's staple and respected models, it possessed the same features and conception - it was thinner and a bit more affordable than its Rolex sibling. Our Oyster Prince has all of its original parts. Its original Rolex Oyster case presents in mint condition with only slight signs of previous polishing. Please note that the area that looks discolored underneath one of the top lugs is just a shadow. The case presents as mint. Its untouched original dial is mint. One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value). For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile lizard strap and aftermarket Rolex...

1967 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, featuring a 36mm stainless steel case complemented by an elegant 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. The silver dial is ad...

Wear the time with true elegance. A fine woven gold mesh bracelet in fourteen karat yellow gold makes an elegant piece to accessorize for any occasion. Intricately integrated into th...

This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is am...

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. 1930's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Midsize Rectangular Art Deco Watch...

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. 1969 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Vintage Watch...

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With it's case intentionally left in original condition, proudly showing signs of use from its journey thru time from the Pre-War 11 Era, this vintage American made steel 31mm Canterbury Wrist Watch presents an authentic rugged look and is perfect as an interesting casual accessory. Manual wind ,with a 17 jeweled Swiss Incabloc movement, the silver-toned face has Arabic even numerals and matchstick markers for the odd hours and a particularly fine original face. Fitted with a new 9 x 1 inch leather military style custom bund watch strap which mirrors a design of a WW11 Infantry issued watch...

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. 1968 OMEGA...

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Very fine example of the Rolex Date Reference 1501 wristwatch from 1964 in excellent condition for its 61 year old age. This watch is in fine running condition and consists of 100% g...

Brand: Hamilton Model: 2 Number of Jewels: 17 Year: 1931 Dial Color: Silver Grade: 912 Size: 12s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Style: Open Face Features: Numbers marking the hour...

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. 1940's TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Triple Calendar Mens 14K Gold Watch...

Brand: Movado Movement: Manual Number of Jewels: 17 Warranty: One Year Year: 1950s Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Secret Wristwatch ...

An exquisite heirloom circa late 1940's ladies dress bracelet wrist watch by Lucien Piccard. This outstanding piece was designed by Paul Dilishein and has a unique fourteen karat 14K yellow gold fancy link...

This vintage Omega Genève ladies watch is a stunning example of mid-century elegance, likely dating from the 1960s to early 1970s. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the watch feature...

Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox wristwatch. This is a vintage piece with a unique case design, with curved lugs. It has alarm function. The case is gold plated and measures 32 mm in diamete...

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This is a vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision wristwatch, dating to the 1950s. It features a classic 34mm gold-plated stainless steel case with sharp lugs and a smooth polished beze...

Vintage Longines yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s. This vintage 1950s Longines wristwatch has a 17 Jewels Calibre 22LS manual wind movement housed in its original 14k yellow gold...

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. 1966 BREITLING NAVITIMER Vintage Aviator...

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1950's Baume & Mercier Diamond square textured 18k yellow gold wristwatch is an exquisite symphony of luxurious design and meticulous craftsmanship. Its alluring yellow gold case, en...

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A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique circa 1940's heirloom bracelet watch. Rich in style, it...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage Rolex Submariner, model 5512, with rare Underline gilt dial and pointed crown guard case. The round case measures 40mm in width, featuring ...

Avery well preserved vintage piece, this Omega classic has a beutiful case and dial all in gold.

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An art deco lady wristwatch designed by Charles Aerni. This is a beautiful and elegant lady wristwatch created in Switzerland by the Charles Aerni Watch Co. back in the 1938. The wa...

OMEGA self-winding watch. Medium face. Circa 1960 There are small marks on the back cover, but overall it is in excellent condition. The belt is an external product. Off white lathe...

This ladies' cocktail watch is by Swiss brand Unicorn, from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: Elegant tonneau-...

This Rare Art-Deco c1940’s Unisex Rolex wristwatch features: 9K Rose Gold 29mm Case, well-proportioned, signed & stamped to the back Rare Dial that aged beautifully with charmin...

Artful, fancy filigree links of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold create the 7-1/2 inch bracelet of this 1950's ladies wristwatch. The complementing large center charm link with filigree cover conceals a Rosieres Geneva manual wind 17 jeweled watch...

Cartier. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Slim Dress Pocket Watch C1930 Dial: The original Silver matt dial signed Cartier with large Roman numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock. The beautiful original blued steel double spade hands and matching seconds hand. Case: The 18ct yellow gold Half Hunter Case with black enamel inlaid Roman numerals on the outside front cover and inlaid black enamel minute track. The back cover is plain. The inner cover is also plain. The cases are all hallmarked with import marks for London. The case is signed JC and numbered. Movement: This beautiful highly jewelled slim nickel finished movement, with compensation balance and blued steel hairspring. This is a top quality Swiss keyless lever movement made for Cartier. This lovely slim, elegant gold half hunter pocket watch...

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. 1967 OMEGA SEAMASTER...

Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ro...

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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 on other online sites. 1940's CARTIER Vintage Art Deco Mens Top Hat Wristwatch - Palladium & Diamonds Exceedingly Rare Cartier "Top Hat" - Original Cresarrow Case - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this exceptionally rare and supremely elegant mens Cartier "Top Hat" watch made for the U.S. market. Popularized by Ginger Roger and Fred Astaire in their award-winning musical of the same name, the phrase came to stand for the glittering elegance associated with 1930's and 40's American high society. Patek Philippe, Cartier, and a few other fine Swiss houses embraced this idea by offering an exclusive Top Hat model as part their other gentlemen's wristwatch selections. Patek Philippe chose to build their model entirely in-house, while Cartier enlisted the help of the one of the best American case manufacturers of the day, Cresarrow of New York. Founded by Henry Blank in the late nineteenth century, Cresarrow contracted with Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Tiffany, Cartier, IWC and also at times a few lesser known houses to build some of the beautiful examples of their early wristwatch cases. For this special...

A rare vintage ladies Rolex 18 karat yellow gold watch with Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald accents. The Diamonds, Sapphires and Emeralds are all round cut stones accenting a white ce...

Rare and gorgeous example of the Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3372 wristwatch in excellent condition for its 75+ year old age. The Bubbleback is known as the first production self wind...

Maker: Cartier Model: Vendome 67080 Year: 1970s Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case 18K Yellow Cartier Deployment Buckle Case Measurement: 26mm Strap: Vintage Red Lizard Strap Movement: M...

A vintage 1950s ladies' watch, featuring 103 tapered baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.25 carats total. Finely made with platinum. Manual movement, 6...

Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Constellation Ref 168 027, c.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, applied baton...

Understated with simple lines, enjoy this classic post-war Omega Men's Wrist Watch. It's round 14K white gold 32.4mm case N65555 has uncomplicated style. The silver-toned original d...

Buren DH German Military Watch – WWII 1940s Authentic 35mm Vintage Manual Wind Tool Watch Experience a rare piece of World War II history with this Buren DH German Military Watch, a highly collectible and historically significant tool watch issued to the German army (Deutsches Heer) in the 1940s. The caseback is clearly stamped with “D.H”, denoting its official military issue status. Despite its age, this vintage Buren watch is in excellent condition, showing only the expected patina and wear associated with genuine military use. 🕰️ Key Features of the Buren DH German Military Watch: Brand: Buren Model: DH Military Issue Movement: Hand-wound manual movement, signed and working well Case Size: 35mm stainless steel – period correct and military grade Dial: Black dial with faded numerals and clear sub-seconds dial Crystal: Acrylic glass with minor age-related marks Strap: New black NATO-style strap (non-original but military-appropriate) Caseback: Engraved with “D.H” – authentic WWII German Army markings Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor scratches and aged lume Working Order: Passed mechanical inspection – service available on request 🔍 Historical Significance: The Buren DH watch was used by Luftwaffe pilots and Wehrmacht officers, serving as a critical timekeeping instrument during WWII. Its robust manual movement and legible design made it ideal for field use. 💬 Our View: This is a genuinely special watch — not only for its military heritage but for its preserved originality and honesty. If you’re looking for a collectible vintage military watch...

Luxurious elegance, Rolex 18k solid gold Lady Datejust automatic, c.1963, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex gold dial with app...

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Circa 1950s Jaeger LeCoultre Aristocrat "Grasshopper" Gents Wrist Watch, 39 X 23 M.M. 10k White Gold Filled 2 piece tapered case with tear drop lugs. 17 jewel Mechanical, manual wind...

Circa late 1960s Omega Seamaster De Ville Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 Piece Water resistant case with Seamaster Emblem on the case back. Caliber 550 24 Jewel , Automatic s...

Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.1024 gold-capped automatic, c.1960s, Rolex's "Golden Egg", in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt dauphine minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, hands and dial in excellent vintage condition, very minor show of age. Acylic crystal. Gold-capped smooth bezel on gold-capped case measures 34mm wide, in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal...

Introduction: Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold case with tear drop Lugs watch. The watch measures 30 mm in diameter, by 36mm long lug to lug. The watch is triple signed, ...

ROLEX 1950'S VINTAGE GOLD WATCH *Good condition with Rolex box, no papers. -Brand: Rolex -Reference: 1503 -Year: 1954 -Wrist Size: 7" -Material: 18...

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the bezel. Signed by Piaget Circa 1960s 25mm face 6 1/2 inch band Model #9825 A6 Serial #302456

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. 1950's VULCAIN CRICKET...