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Art Deco Watches

ART DECO STYLE

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

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Valentino Fascia Watch
Located in New York, NY
Valentino watch with leather strap Fascia Collection Case Dimensions – 39mm x 29mm Measurements – fits a wrist size of 16.5 cm or smaller. Condition – very good ........Additio...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Watches

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

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines 14Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Rare Hand Constructed Bracelet Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Integrated Bracelet METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 20mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. 9L DIAL / HANDS: Original Applied Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 20mm Wide Gold Bracelet 7 5/8 Length, 19cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Longines wrist watch...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Platinum

Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic Yellow Gold Mens Watch
Located in New York, NY
Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 44mm Yellow Gold Mens Watch excellent condition all original parts comes with originla box and pap...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Yellow Gold

Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr & Frost by Paul Valletti STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Open Face / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking open faced pocket watch was produced in Switzerland by Paul Vallette...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold

Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 27mm...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Buren Watch Co. for Imperial Sterling Silver Art Deco Campaign Style circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Burin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style Trench Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1910's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Dia...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Sterling Silver

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size Multi Colored Hunters Case / Crescent Street METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold Multi Colored CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIME...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Deco Watches

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Gold

Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920's Art Deco
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet, Famous French House STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Rubber CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm MOVE...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

Universal Geneve 18Kt Solid Gold Engine Turned Original Dial 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress / Reference 106501 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42m...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Gold Ladies Art Deco Cord Watch from 1945 / 46
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Two Tone METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1945 or 46 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Helbros Chromium and Steel Art Deco Triple Date Calendar Watch from 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Date / Calendar / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium and Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Benrus Gold Filled 1940's Art Deco Classic Tortue Shape with Custom Blue Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Sterling Silver

Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45 Length...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

LeCoultre Ladies Watch with Rare Black Dial, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Swiss
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X 15...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company for Montgomery Brothers Los Angeles STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENS...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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14k Gold, White Gold

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL / MATERIAL: 18K White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 59mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / C...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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White Gold

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Automatic with Original Patinated Dial 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Croton Steel Round all Original Art Deco Sport Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference ASRMC METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940/50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diamete...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Original Bracelet METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 1...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Original Dial, circa 1950
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Late Deco Period METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIO...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Beaded Smart Watch Band Charm 14k Solid Gold Watches Band Accessories Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Beaded Smart Watch Band Charm 14k Solid Gold Watches Band Accessories Gift Material Rose Gold, Solid Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold Theme Luxu...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, with a rectangular, silvered dial with Art Deco style Arabic numerals, marked Swiss, with small blue steel hands, in a rectangular platinum t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

14k Solid Gold Heart Stud Smart Watch Accessory Solid Gold Watch Band Studs Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Heart Stud Smart Watch Accessory Solid Gold Watch Band Studs Gift Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Metal: ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Illinois Watch Co. Art Deco Gold Filled New Old Stock circa 1920s Original Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Watch with Kiln Fired Blue Enameled Dial 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons / Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 15mm MO...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Steel with Exhibition Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 Movement / European Case from 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm x Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Unique Art Nouveau Numbers...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Longines men's wristwatch. 10 karat gold filled. Art Deco style. Approx. 1939.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Longines men's wristwatch. 10 karat gold filled. Art Deco style. Approx. 1939. Strap made of lizard skin. In good condition. The watch requires servicing. Dial: 24 mm.
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Veri-Thin METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVE...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Omega Platinum Diamond Articulated Art Deco Dress Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamond DIMENSIONS: Length 59mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEME...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

Movado Ladies Platinum Diamond Mid Century Manual Winding Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum DIMENSIONS: Length 25mm X Width 16mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Je...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

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Platinum

Chopard Diamond Gold 18K Wristwatch
Located in Geneva, CH
Chopard Diamond 18K white gold wristwatch. White Rectangle dial. Signed Chopard. Numbered 13/6973-20. 559119, 488 1. Swiss marks. This beautiful Cho...
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1990s European Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Gold

Movado Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Oversized Manual Winding Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wrist Watch / Ref. 27850 METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / 14Kt. Yellow Gold Trim ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Tissot Stainless Steel High Grade Chronograph from The Late 40's / 50's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Breguet 18Kt. Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs, 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Two Tone Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 25mm MOVE...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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White Gold

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Constructed Case METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Width 20mm CIRCA / Dat...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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White Gold, 14k Gold

Croton Gold Filled Art Deco Watch from 1950's with Beautiful Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Croton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Nivada Grenchen METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40m...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Ebel Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Style Watch from 1930s Handmade High Grade
By Ebel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ebel Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 19mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 34mm MOVE...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Genuine Diamond Single Row Smart Watch Band Charm 14k Solid Gold Watch Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Single Row Smart Watch Band Charm 14k Solid Gold Watch Band Gift Material Natural Diamond, 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Solid Gold ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gruen Watch Company Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1930s with Original Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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1830s Swiss Antique Art Deco Watches

Tiffany & Co. Silver Campaign Watch circa, 1915 with Original Kiln Fired Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Military METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 32mm Diameter MOVEMENT / ...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Silver

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 747 DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silvered Gilded with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is fitted with a Sterling Silver dial that has been gilded and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton was famous for their watches and the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW 2...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Stone Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Stone Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Onyx CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Titus Late Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, signed Titus, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a ...
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1940s Portuguese Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 54mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Breguet Style Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This fantastic and elegant watch was sold by the legendary house of Van Cleef & Arpels. It is the ultimate in Ultra Thin and is entirely hand made. It has just been serviced by our finest watchmaker and we offer it with our 18 month warranty. Only Cartier offered watches of the quality along with Van Cleef. The watch is called a Half Hunter, as you can check the without opening the cover, or open it for a more accurate reading. This watch is offered with an 18Kt. Gold and Platinum Pocket Watch Chain...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Watches

Art Deco 14K White Gold & Platinum Ladies Watch with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
Located in Media, PA
Title: Art Deco 14K White Gold & Platinum Ladies Watch with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires Description: This exquisite Art Deco-era ladies wristwatch is crafted from 14K white gold and...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Watches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch American Made 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewel / Caliber 750 B DIAL / HANDS: Original with Arabic Numerals / ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history. 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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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Merit Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Matching Bracelet circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Merit Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 22mm D...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Pink Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 15mm MOVEMEN...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gruen Gold Filled Rare Ristside Art Deco Watch 1950 with Original Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ristside or Batwing METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 23mm Length X 47mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 440 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilt Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Strap Pig Skin Leather, 15mm / 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 is called the Ristside, it was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. The watch has been in our collection for nearly 50 years and it appears to be New Old Stock, as it is still fitted with its original Pig Skin Leather Strap. The strap is too dried out to actually use however (we can make you an exact one). We will supply it with a modern strap that will fit the original buckle. This 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. 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 1,500 people and produced over 1 million...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Gold-filled

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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Located in Long Beach, CA
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Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / British Patents METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 33...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Steel

Art Deco Enamelled Watch Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have an gorgeous watch fob crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This sterling silver piece takes on a spherical form with the entire exterior being expertly ...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Watches

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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