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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Style: Art Deco
Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch, 18K, Breguet Dial Sold 1933
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 1928-1929 Early Cushion Ladies Watch; Made in 18K yellow gold measuring 21 x 21mm with a silvered dial, black Breguet numerals, Blue steel hands. The watch is fitted...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Deco Machine Age 1940 Wristwatch in 14k Gold with 5.54ctw Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Retro Machine age geometric Wristwatch.
Fabulous ladies bracelet wristwatch, created in America during the transitional periods of the art deco and the retro, back in the late 1930'...
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1930s North American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. by Agassiz Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920's Dial by Stern
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and Diamonds
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X W...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Platinum
Eterna 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch 1940's
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 16mm
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold
$1,375 / item
Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series, Circa 1975-1980. The watch measures 24 x 30 x 4.4mm thick...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americane Mm Ladies 18k; Discontinued, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Cartier American Tank, MM Ladies 18K yellow gold watch measuring 20 x 35mm. The watch if fitted with a quartz movement, and is acc...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Watch – Antique 1920s
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Boucheron Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Watch – Circa 1920
Exquisite Art Deco ladies’ wristwatch by Boucheron, crafted in platinum and set with old-cut diamonds. Featuring a squa...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, Art Deco REF. 3361, 18K PINK GOLD
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, 18K PINK GOLD
A fine, rare and elegant manual-winding, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with pink dial and center seconds
Specifications:
Mod...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Gruen Steel & Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's with Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Width 22mm
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Cartier Paris Vendome pm 2-Small Tone Watch 26mm Manual wind. Circa 1973-1976
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Cartier Paris Vintage Vendome pm watch; made in 18K white and yellow gold (2-tone). This is the pm (small size), circa 1973-1976. The watch meas...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape 18 Karat Gold watch Circa 1927-1928
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe Early Art Deco Cushion shape watch Circa 1927-1928, The watch is made in 18K yellow gold and measuring 31 x31 mm. The watch is fit...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 18Kt Gold Gia Certified 9.87 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco convertible jeweled Brooch-Wristwatch.
An unusual historical piece from the American art deco period, created between the 30's and 40's. Was designed in the shape of a corn...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Waltham "Sapphire" Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1934
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 28mm
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Signed Antique Austrian Art Deco Period 14k Gold and Smoky Quartz Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Austrian Art Deco cufflinks.
In 14k yellow gold.
Set with buff top smoky quartz cabochons in a robust geometric Art Dec...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Watches
Materials
Quartz, 14k Gold
Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm
CIRCA: 1770 / 80's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key W...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Art Deco Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unique 1920's Patek Philippe Platinum 4.00 cts Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany with Silk Band and Original Platinum Clasp...Manual Wind In Running Condition. Dial sig...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Sunburst Blue Dial Titanium Ceramic 510.CM.7170.CM
By Hublot
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace:
Excellent Used Condition
Bracelet Fits a wrist of 8" or 20cm before adjustment
List Price / RRP £11.2K
All picture...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Titanium
Rolex Egyptian Rose Gold & Steel Oyster with Factory Original Dial circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Egyptian Model
METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold & Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1938
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 29m...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Jules Jergensen Steel Art Deco Round Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Mid Century
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29mm
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith 18Kt Heavy Solid Gold Mid Century Watch circa 1960's
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm
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1970s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 18mm
M...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
TIFFANY & CO. Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning watch from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era by legendary jeweler Tiffany and Co.! Crafted in platinum, the case of the watch features a row of channel set French cut sapphires, ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vacheron Constantin White Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. x 6 M.M. thick 18k White Gold 4 piece contract for V & C case, 18 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, beautifu...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s
By Hamilton
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
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Ladies Platinum white gold Diamond French Art Deco Mechanical Wristwatch, 1925
Located in Poitiers, FR
Rectangular, this art deco watch features geometric lines and decorations set with diamonds.
The bracelet is a double black cord retained by white gold ties. The white gold clasp is a folding clasp with ratchet and adjustment.
The dial is light gray.
Mechanical watch with manual winding.
Numbered on the back of the case.
Height of the dial: 1.8 cm, width of the dial: 0.6 cm, total length of the pattern: 6 cm, width: 1 cm.
Total weight of the jewel: approximately 15 g.
Revised and repolished watch in perfect working order.
Authentic antique woman watch...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575
METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Roamer Art-Deco c1930's Gold-Filled Tonneau Swiss Manual Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail watch was made by Swiss brand Roamer,
it is from Art-Deco period,
yet it's in beautiful vintage condition &
in excellent working order.
It features:
Tonne...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Circa 1929 Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Filled Filigree Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
A stunning circa 1929 Elgin timepiece, showcasing the elegance of early 20th-century American watchmaking. The 29.5 x 30.5mm curved 14K yellow gold-filled case features intricate fil...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe Tiffany Early Platinum Art Deco Tank style watch, Circa 1930's
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe "Tiffany & Co." Platinum rectangular Tank style watch; measuring 37 x 25mm with a two-tone Original silver dial signed Tiffany & Co. wi...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Platinum
Longines for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 97
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold / Kiln Fired Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1919
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Le...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold
Rare Art-Deco c1928 Cyma Chronometre Manual 9K Rose Gold Cushion Case Watch
By Cyma
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1928 Cyma Chronometre
Gents' Wristwatch features:
Unusually big (for that period) CASE,
of rarely seen & desirable cushion shape,
crafted in 9K R...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Hamilton Diamond Hidden Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Hamilton Diamond Hidden Watch
A Hamilton watch adorned with round and baguette-cut diamonds.
Approximate Diamond Weight: 6.52 carats
Approximate Lengt...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe 425P Tegolino Platinum Art Deco Watch Circa 1937
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This 425P Tegolino Art Deco Patek Philippe watch made in Platinum with a factory diamond dial. The watch features origin...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Platinum
$23,120 Sale Price
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Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm
CIRCA / YEAR: 1800's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Art Deco Watches
GLYCINE Art Deco Platinum Ruby & Diamond Watch 2.50ctw
By Glycine
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous platinum, diamond, and ruby Glycine watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This gorgeous watch has a rectangle-shaped watch face, which is surrounded by a wonderful and feminine design that is encrusted with sparkling diamonds and calibrated rubies. The clock belly has a white face with handprinted black numbers and blued steel hands. Around the face are 42 bead set single cut diamonds separated by milgrain detailing with floral motif etchings adorning the side of the watchcase and crown. Connected to each side of the centerpiece by a hinge is a platinum link containing 4 bead set single cut diamonds flanking bezel set triangle cut diamonds which is surrounded by calibrated channel set diamonds. The band of the watch is made of platinum mesh framed on each side by 48 single cut diamonds, each stone bead set into a milgrained link, making a beautifully flexible design. The watch is secured by a push catch with a bar safety feature, which is also set with an additional 6 single cut diamonds. The overall approximate diamond weight of the watch is approximately 2.50ctw. The underside of the clasp is stamped "5% Iridium Plat". The movement is a 17 jewel Swiss movement made by Glycine Watch Co., which later became renowned for their military and aviator watches...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22m
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Bumper" Watch with Patinated Dial circa 940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bumper" / Reference 460/611
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33m...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe "42" Platinum Curved Hinged Case Art Deco Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This extremely rare Patek Philippe Art Deco watch was purchased from the original family and has not been restored or polished. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Patek Philippe 1432J Late Art Deco Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This 1432J Patek Philippe Art Deco watch features tear drop lugs and crocodile strap or with a one of your choice of color.
Date...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier 18Kt. Tank European Watch & Clock Co. w/ Engine Turned Dial 1920 / 30's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 / 30's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X 23mm W...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Movado for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 44169
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold / Gold Filled Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3570
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 16mm
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 14mm
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Platinum
Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1912
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 75mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Silver
Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 4LL
DIAL / HANDS: /
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather Cord / Adjustable Buckle
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking ladies cocktail watch is all original. We seldom see this model and never is this fine condition. We have just given it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and it keeps dependable time. The cord band can be adjusted and the buckle is adjustable as well, it will likely fit all wrist sizes. This is a wonderful watch for a colorful person with an individual sense of style and it goes well with casual or dress styles.
LONGINES HISTORY
The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie.
In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors.
In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry.
In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup.
In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold
Waltham Sterling Silver Trench Watch circa 1914 Rare P.S. Bartlett Half Hunter
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench watch / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1914
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1960
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3426/3
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm
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1960s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Frodsham Steel Cased Watch from 1940's with Original Dial British Made
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Frodsham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 1355
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Vacheron Constantin Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Watch from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamonds / Sapphire
DIMENSIONS: Length 50mm X Width 14mm
CIRCA: 1930's / ...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1950S
By Rolex
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Diamond round and baguette cut on white gold 18K wristwatch.
Circa 1950. Rolex. Numbered.
Rolex Precisions.
Total gross weight: 22.12 grams.
We do not guarantee the functi...
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1950s European Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
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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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold / Reference 568
CIRCA / YEAR: 1947-48
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Wi...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Please note that the movement is currently not working and is due to be repaired.
A Tiffany & Co., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set platinum bar pin, with safety catch fitting, with larger diamonds in the terminals, onto a diamond set bar, superimposed with a diamond set triangle, suspending three strands of natural pearls, on individual wire links, onto a rectangular, handmade, platinum, two part watch case, with an Edwardian and eight-cut diamond set, openwork, urn design, with a flower at the top, with an eight-cut diamond surround, in grain and pavé settings, with foliate engraved sides, at the base of the pendant is the winding crown, that is rub over set with three rose-cut diamonds, the watch has a rectangular, silvered dial, signed Tiffany & Co., with black, Art Deco, script Arabic numerals, with blue steel hands, with a curved crystal, surrounded by a foliate engraved edge, with a movement signed C H...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 2435J rectangular shaped 18K yellow gold watch, made in 1948. The watch measures 25 x 40mm. The case design is with a flared case with large half roun...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940's with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 36mm
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Bulova Yellow Gold Filled Accutron Watch
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Accutron
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm
MOVEMENT /...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two-Tone Yellow & Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25mm Len...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art-Deco 9K Gold, Silver, Marcasite Rectangle Swiss Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail watch was made by
Swiss brand Festina,
it's from Art-Deco period,
yet it's in beautiful vintage condition &
in excellent working order.
It features:
Lav...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Watches
Materials
Marcasite, Silver
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